Tom Terrific here with another honest business review. My brother heard about this place and was aching to go there. He has his own Jumbo pinball machine in his home and he's really into it. So am I, so we stopped in a few days after Christmas. Admission on that Sunday was $20 per person. I was stunned by how many people were there. Male and a surprising number of females. Whole families with little kids were having a blast. It's a huge place with many hundreds of machines, most of which are pinball. They have gun shooting machines, the pac man type machines and my favorite the baseball games where this flapper rises up and a pinball shoots out and you whack it with the bat using your flipper control. My favorite pinball was the Twilight Zone. It gave me lots of time to bang that ball around and it had all the bells, whistles and lights I love. Many times in the 2 and a half hours we were there I'd just go from one machine to the next one all down the line. What fun! The men's restroom was medium size, easy to find in the rear and clean. I was surprised to find that they have a great concession court. It had lots of tables, chairs and napkins. There was a TV showing football. The biggest surprise was the quality of the food. My $3.50 hot dog was all beef on a fresh bun and there were all the condiments, even relish in packets. The food staff wore latex gloves and all of them were neat, clean and wholesome looking. I refuse to eat at any place that hires people with what we in Tampa call snot rings that go into their septum and hang down to their lips. UGH. Get the hell out of here. Not for me. Very unsanitary. I complimented the staff on their food and they thanked me. I noticed that they had quantity control. The french fries were made to order and they came out of a small sandwich bag that I assume was weighed for a consistent number of fries. You don't see that everywhere. I checked the counters and the floor of the kitchen and the entire place - it was clean and the floors appeared freshly mopped. A+ Past Times also had decorations and photos on the walls and my brother knew who the old men were that were depicted there. The walls honored the pioneers of pinball, a very appropriate thing to do. The entire staff and management was very kind as we asked questions and I got my picture taken with the white board stating I was Tom Terrific from Tampa, Florida. My brother said there may be only one pinball arcade that was larger and it resides in Los Angeles. I loved Past Times and it seems like so did all the other people. I highly recommend it for a date, a great family night out or even as a solo venture. Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Past Times - 5 Stars ! read more

HO. LEE. SHE. IT. It took me a while to get here, but I've just been to the best arcade in Ohio. Past Times Arcade is absolutely fantastic. Maybe, just maybe, it's the best arcade that I've been to in the last 40 years! PTA has the largest "open to the public" selection of pinball machines that I've ever seen...this includes the Pinball Hall of Fame in Vegas and both of the big venues in Pittsburgh. There might be occasional pinball expos, and private collections, where more games are on display...but these are usually not open year round. Rare and cool AF games are everywhere! There are tables from 5, maybe 6, continents! Tables from "every" era in pinball history are represented, IN LARGE NUMBERS, at PTA! And critically, almost all of the games are playable AND are in GREAT CONDITION! I'm not sure how the owner and his team keep this many tables in such good condition, but somehow, it is the case. How about video games? You bet! PTA has over 200 of these. Selection? Lots of rare games and almost all the blockbusters as well. Are they in good condition? Yep. Less than 5 were not operational. Not a single game (that I played) had an issue with the controls or the screen. Amazing. Also cool: There is a fair number (50ish?) of pre-transistor electromechanical games. Many of these were operational, but many, (such a Sega's Periscope) were, unfortunately, not up and running. Still though, it was nostalgic and (maybe even a little) heart warming to see them again. The games are set on "Free Play;" you pay 20 bucks to play all day. You get a wrist band and you can come and go as you please. If you're a kid, it's cheaper. If you're a veteran or a first responder, it's cheaper. Food? Yes. I admit that I didn't eat anything, but the kitchen and diner area sure smelled good! It was also amazing how clean PTA was, even the crapper was spotless. Booze? Yes. I didn't drink but the selection of canned adult beverages looked pretty extensive. Bottom line: I've been to some of the biggest and best arcades (and coin op museums) in the country. Past Times Arcade just might be the best. No shit. 5 Stars. read more

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Came here for the afternoon with my family and had an absolutely amazing time. There is a game for everyone you know in this place - There are SO many!! One price for all day play, which you can't beat anywhere else! Only about an hour from both Pittsburgh and Cleveland. Cafe inside with some fried food items, sodas, beer, and soda floats. We will DEFINITELY be back here!! read more

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Just made our maiden voyage to Past Times. This has to be coolest thing in Youngstown! An amazing place to lose hours of your life! Upon waiting to purchase our admission, the owner's wife chatted us up. She was so welcoming and friendly. She explained how the place came to be and said to flag her down with any questions. The wrist band is good for all day. You can leave and come back to play more. All the machines are set to free play. They have ancient mechanical arcade games, vintage pinball, classic 80's arcade games and newer digital pinball games as well. The place was so clean I'd eat off of the floor! They do have a nice concessions area selling basic concession food as well as some delicious, soft homemade cookies. They sell locally made & bottled soda's. This is my Happy Place! read more

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Such an incredible and fun experience. Clean, fun, and so many games! It's perfect for a date night or just fun with the kids. read more

Past Times Arcade - Haunted House Pinball Game - Arcades Near Me - Girard, Ohio

Wow... Past Times Arcade is one of the greatest places I've ever been. If you're a fan of pinball and retro video games, then this is the place for you. The amount of games they have is insane. It would probably take you days to play each one. They also have a food court which serves up great milkshakes, hotdogs, and some cold beer. Overall, amazing place. Can't recommend enough. Amazing staff and overall great atmosphere. Can't wait to come back soon. read more

Saw this place on Tik Tok and had to come check it out. I'm a huge pinball fan and will always find an excuse to visit an arcade. This place was massive! Huge variety and all Machines were in such great condition. My only complaint is that it's not closer to my house. I'd be there all the time. Can't recommend enough. read more

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5 stars before it opened (for effort and staffing) and 4 stars when I visited last month. Great place, wonderful visual, millions spent on this place, sadly reality sets in and no mechanics. Its sadly like opening a top notch and high quality dealership and nobody to work on them. Many games down. Please, I beg ya, go and pay them money, and if you know how to work on EMs or SS/modern volunteer or work for Rob. This place, his collection, dedication, nothing like it on the planet at all but maybe Clay, and at best lower level is Tim. These guys do the work, the nuts and bolts, and have amazing collections. This collection is a lot of add a ball, and modern. If you want credit EMs go to the west or out of gambling restricted areas. I have a complete photo/video of the entire walkthrough, about 1/3 of the games were either off, or when used didn't work quite right. That is sad to see, volunteer, donate time, visit for a few days, get to know them games and staff, and make this place special again like it was the day it opened. read more

This place is amazing - they have one of the best pinball collections available to the public, if not THE best. Rare machines from all over the world as well as the latest and greatest. Some of the rare games you can see and play only here include Mexico 1986, Punky Willy, The Empire Strikes Back and the amazing Surfing from Sega! The milk shakes are also top notch and they have a great collection of video games as well. If you are in the area it's a must stop and plan to spend all day here as there is so much to see and flip! read more

Fun - fun Good service Good food Good ambience Really enjoyable time in a unique setting read more

This is a very nice place to go if you like pinball & old arcade games!!! When the parking lot looks full, there still are enough machines to play!!! Problem here is the restrooms! The men have one urinal & one toilet!! The women have one toilet!!! For the amount of people at this establishment, this is not acceptable!! Staff is friendly & helpful!! Would Recommend!!! read more

Today I hosted a going away event with 40 people at Past Time Arcade. I would like to share that not only was this place absolutely amazing but the owners personally reached out to make sure the event was a success. Family owned business with an amazing staff who was very accommodating. Perfectly priced considering you get to play all the pinball and video games for one flat rate. Highly recommend!!! Thank you so much Past Time Arcade for providing a unique experience and amazing customer service! Melody read more

This is an amazing place for adults and kids! The owners are great people which is also a plus :)

I heard about this arcade when visiting in the area. The arcade is located in a large building that was formerly a grocery store. They have hundreds of pinball and arcade video games spanning several decades. The machines are set for free play. Patrons can play any game after paying the entry fee. The fee for the day was $20. They have plans for various periods and lifetime. They can accommodate parties and events. There's a snack bar. I spent about three hours playing various games. The pinball machines range from primitive to sophisticated. The older ones are electro-mechanical. Some of the video games are primitive with very limited video graphics. There is a list of the pinball and video games on their website. On the negative side, a number of the games had problems. Some just were not working or had problems (broken flipper, guns did not fire). I had a good time and would visit on future visits to the area. read more

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We saw this arcade on Facebook. It was well worth the drive. It is definitely a step back in time. From checking in, playing games, to spending time with family, this was a great experience. We would recommend this arcade if you are looking for something fun to do. You definitely get your moneys worth here. read more

Super Cool an Fun $20 gets you in. Think their was only 1 row of games that where paid. All others were included. Menu on snack bar is just hot dogs and nachos basics read more

Past Times Arcade - Sign - Arcades Near Me - Girard, Ohio

After waiting to visit after their grand opening almost a yr ago, (I live in Nevada) I couldn't wait to arrive in town and visit Past Times, and after entering and paying a very reasonable $20 to play (it's pay one price and all the games are free) I was blown away with the current lineup of just under 400 pinballs to play. Needless to say,I also went to next 2 days and had a blast! Boy,if I only lived nearby,I would consider buying an annual pass for $300! I already have plans on returning next May,when I take my annual Eastern pinball trip for 2 weeks. My only disappointment is that their snack bar only offered hot dogs,no pizza or nachos! Can't wait to go back!!! read more

If you are a pinball fan this place is for you. If you are not a pinball fan you will become one. As a pinball fan, it is the little touches that may go unnoticed by some like having info about the machine posted on it or cup holders on the side. Every machine is kept clean and neat. I want to know how they keep all that glass finger print free. read more

we drove nine hours to come play here. worth the trip. I have been to arcades that have more games. I have not found anyone with more pin. If you love pinball this is the place you want to be. most of the collection is made up of older . But, there are enough modern games to keep you busy. Quite a few stern connected. i Highly recommend spending some money in the cafe, and buying a tee shirt to help support this new arcade. And, tell your friends to help keep our hobby alive and thriving! read more