Took my 16 & 9 y/o here over Memorial Day weekend to get out of the house. Thank goodness for Yelp! because I never would have found this place. My older son is obsessed with 80's stuff and this place totally hit the mark. Tons of old school arcade games, a good 30+ pinball machines, many newer and all in good shape. Too many games to list but this place really is awesome. Good music, good games, lots of memorabilia on the walls, my son was in heaven. Reminds me of the arcades at the mall we went to when I was a kid. $11 for 4 hours of unlimited play. A little steep for someone "just looking", like my wife did, but my 2 boys and I more than made up the difference as we played non-stop. I like the pricing because you aren't worried about running out of quarters you can just keep playing. Very glad I found this place, will definitely be back. read more

Do you remember growing up in the 1980's, spending weekends with your friends at the local arcade, but never getting past the first round of Tron because you only had $0.75 because you were a poor kid with no job? Stop feeling sorry for yourself, dig up 11 bucks, and spend your weekend nights playing every pinball or video game you can remember. Since the machines are all on free play mode, you can probably figure out how to maneuver your light cycle in a backwards question mark to move onto round 2 of Tron without having to straighten out another crumpled dollar bill to get tokens. read more

Wow. Went here on Saturday night. Wish we could have gone a bit longer but 9:00-11:00 was pretty good. They have great pinball machines. Lots of arcade machines. Definitely worth going. My wife and I met Steve who was very nice. People there all nice. They play great music and more. Too bad they don't have food just snacks. Only thing I wish is that people didn't leave a game in the middle or add extra players. That made some play a little longer. read more

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It was so awesome cost 10.50$ for all night is playing. The workers were so kind and helpful. They were giving out prizes for trivia. it was a really great company everything was clean and nice also. read more

If I lived here, I'd be home by now. Fantastic selection of classic arcade and pinball machines, well-maintained and in great condition. It's not an arcade bar--it's just an arcade, so of you don't drink or wanna bring kids, this is a great option. 11 bucks gets you unlimited gameplay, but keep in mind the place is only open about 12 hours per week (the weirdly limited hours were the only reason I took off a star). It's also a fun atmosphere, the walls lined with iconic video game ephemera and speakers blasting retro tunes from the heyday of pinball. May Starfighters stick around for a long, long time. read more

Attention retro arcade gamers. Starfighters Arcade takes you back in time to experience "free play" stand-up arcades and pinball machines. With 80's nostalgia loaded everywhere (80's record covers, autographed memorabilia, classic toys, and of course arcades) this place is awesome. For $10 cover ($11 with tax) you can play whatever you like for as long as you want. Even if you stay for a couple of hours it's a steal. There are countless stand up arcades, and they seemed to be somewhat grouped by maker (Atari, Nintendo, Sega, etc.) and style (fighter, racing) with the pinball machines mostly taking up the center of the space. They have some gems here- the ones I spent most of time on were Burgertime, 720, Gauntlet, Spy Hunter, MK4, Galaga, and Dig Dug. The pinball machines were impressive. Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Munsters, Addams Family, Metallica, Ghostbuster, Haunted House... so many and all in pristine condition! This place is a total blast from the past. It has a great vibe- the staff is friendly, there are snacks and drinks available if you get the munchies. Make sure to grab a cool Starfighters Arcade sticker for $1 on your way out. There are membership options if you want to frequent the place multiple weekends. Make sure to check their FB page for contests, tournaments, etc. They also have the most updated hours as they are very limited (weekends only basically). If you enjoy arcade games from the 80's and 90's do yourself a favor and head over to this joint. You won't regret it. read more

I've been wanting to check this place out. It is legit. Throw back 80s and 90s games like Space Invaders, PacMan, and Centipede. Lots of pinball machines. It was busy, loud, fun. This isn't your Dave and Busters win tickets for a crappy prize. This place is for those who love the game! read more

This place is dope. 27/28yr old Friday night date spot. Really great and takes you back into the future for sure.

First of all, if you are a pinball or arcade aficionado, you probably already know all about Starfighters. But if you are like me and just a casual video game player, are too young or too old to have ever been to an arcade, this is a place you should check out at least once. It's in a somewhat strange location but is jam-packed with more arcade games than you could imagine including a hefty dose of pinball games. You could easily spend all night here and not play all the games. The best part? No quarters! read more

That was a really great arcade. It had almost all of my favorite games. I was having so much fun trying to beat the high score on Tempest that I didn't notice the arcade was closing until all of the games got turned off. This is not an arcade bar, it's just an arcade that is great for the whole family. I also enjoyed seeing all of the classic toys in the cases and around the building. I geeked out seeing some of the toys that I grew up having. I will definitely go again and beat some more high scores. read more

This place was a throwback to my childhood. We were down visiting from Seattle and our in-laws wanted to try this place out. If you grew up in the 80's and played video games, this is the place for you. Pinball machines galore also! Would love to have adult beverages if possible but totally understood. The only drawback is, it does get a bit crowded so get there when they open. Everyone was super respectful and didn't "hog" games. Stopped fun place to go for an hour or two. The music and movies playing were the cherry on top! read more

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There is nowhere else like this in the valley! Quite a few of the arcade games did not work or maybe just weren't plugged in, but for $11 per person for the entrance it's still worth it. Just be aware it will be super busy because they're open only a few hours on weekends and it's pretty loud as it is an arcade. Otherwise, such a cool experience! read more

great environment, very good pricing, friendly and chill staff, minimal issues with the games! amazing vibe and my absolute favorite arcade! always recommend this place to people!!! read more

My sons love coming here, it's really cool to see the same games that I used to run out of quarters on when I was a kid Really fair priced to have unlimited game play, we come as often as we can get up to Mesa. Great customer service and always super responsive whenever help is needed on a game. Clean and nostalgic read more

What a great place! For $10 all you can play!! We went for New Years. Great old school games so much fun, excellent way to spend 4-5 hours. The staff was so friendly as well! read more

This place is RIDICULOUS. As a child of the 80's this place had almost every single game I loved to play at Aladdin's Castle back in 1986. Cobra is a cool place too, but in my opinion Star Fighters has a much more authentic array of hard to find 80's games. Tempest, Discs of Tron, Dragons Lair, Pinbot. Tons of pinball games. Love esp that you pay 1 price and it's just free okay. read more

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Great little place to play all the fun arcade games and pinball machines from the 80s. It's in a weird industrial park and they have odd hours (7-11 F & S and 3-7 S) but it's a flat $11pp for all the games you can play. I was surprised at how crowded it was, but they have a lot of fans going and it's pretty cool inside. There are ranges of people - old school, younger kids, etc. They sell some drinks and snacks. Would be five starts if they had a couple more places to sit down (one couch in an alcove). read more

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Authentic retro everything. Just go. Thank me later. Seriously, get your keys, start driving. If you grew up in the 80s you'll find HOME here at Starfighters. As an 80s person, you already know what you need. You're probably already driving in. No sense spending time convincing you. Drive safe. OK you youngsters: So you watched Psyche, Stranger Things, or read Ready Player One (Book amazing, movie not {sigh}). You caught the 80s bug, and you're looking for more of the signature 80's experience. Behold the wonder that is Starfighters Arcade, an amazing nostalgic trip into the past of Pinball and coin-operated video games. But wait! No coins required! After you pay a very reasonable door fee, all the games are free. They even have some great 80s movies projected on the walls to complete the ambiance. The owners have truly stocked the arcade with great games and memories. I come here with my knucklehead friends, who also graduated high school in the 80s. It has become a monthly ritual and excuse for us to get together. We have a blast, then head out for dinner somewhere. Gary and I get caught up in the irresistible, challenging vortex of Tempest. After 30 minutes or so of Tempest kicking my butt, I rest and relax with some old school pinball. God I love it. Stop in. Travel backward in time for an hour or two. You'll be planning your next visit as you are walking out. To the owners: Thank you very much. read more

The Starfighter Arcade Club is awesome!! These really cool down to earth people share their games with paying membership! I'm so happy they set this up in Mesa. It's a bit hidden, but don't give up. It's worth the day membership, monthly membership or yearly membership. They have arcade games from the 70's, 80's and 90's. The Pinball games are terrific too. The members are all family friendly so bring the kids to see how video gaming began. Also check the juke box too! I love going in to hear the tunes jamming!! Soda machine, candy and bathrooms on site. Some cool lights and 80's movies being projected on the wall. Thank you Starfighter for being here in Mesa. My family and I enjoy your games!! read more

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At first I was a little nervous driving into an empty business complex and not seeing any life to be had, then as I turned the corner following the road Star Fighters Cafe illuminated before my eyes. I was getting clammy now as I guided my wife through the front door. We were greeted by a lifesize Wonder woman figure and a super nice guy at the front desk who put up with my jokes with a smile. Then we got our hand stamps that says "I heart nerds" and the nights was ours to seize! Spy Hunter, Castlevania, Michael Jackson Moonwalker thrilled us for hours. When we were ready for a change the countless pinball machines were a blast as well. The atmosphere is perfect with 80's music, colored dance lights and old geeky movies from a projector you can't go wrong. Travel back to your childhood and come here to play for the night. You'll be glad you did! Side note - this place is rad for all ages, but the games are typically classics and retro in case you are looking for newer stuff. read more

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So much more fun than I thought it'd be! The owners and staff are just as fantastic. The kids and I all had a blast!

5 stars - for preserving nostalgic arcade games from our childhood and making them available in 1 place so we can enjoy them. 5 stars - for the price $14 for 2 people from 7-11pm. Unfortunately this dream is just barely getting started so Fridays and Saturdays is the only chance you're going to catch a good time for now. 5 stars - for a jukebox that's not only free but has the sweetest jams from back in the day. The only thing that there is to complain about is a lack of space between the games. It's a little tight. Take in mind though, the owners of this establishment are working really hard to grow and provide us with a nostalgic piece of our childhood so the more we support them the sooner they can get to a bigger place and provide us with even more games! I had a chance to speak to both of the owners, I didn't clarify who does what but both of the guys seem like really awesome guys and they were excited to have their dream a reality. I took 2 kids w me 8 & 11 and I've never seen them have so much fun in their life. They both thanked me and told me it was the best time they ever had and they really love playing these old games. Old or young this is well worth the cost. I'm really looking forward to getting the guys together so we can geek out and play sum old school games. read more

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Tons of games to choose from - pinball machines galore, Space Invaders, Ms. Pac-Man, Pac-Man, BurgerTime, Paperboy, Galaga (one of my faves), Pole Position (another fave), Spy Hunter, Joust, Moon Patrol, Stargate, Dragon's Lair , Missile Command, Roadblasters, Centipede, DigDug, Crystal Castles, Marble Madness, Journey (The Video Game ), Star Trek, Star Wars, Asteroids, and so SO many more. All games are in excellent working order, The place is clean and the staff is friendly. Limited hours but it is understandable. The monthly membership is very worth it! Great family outing for a Saturday or Sunday night! read more

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Fun night out for old school and multigenerational gamers. We love this place. Nice spot for birthday parties too. Owners are nice and prices affordable. read more

Did a 2hr party rental & we were having so much fun that we added another hour! Our party host Rob was super cool & nice. Loved that he was able to set up some tables for our pizza & ice cream. Everyone from 6months old - 80hrs old had a blast! A couple of games that I was really wanting to play were out of order but there are so many games to choose from that it makes up for it. 10/10 read more

This place is great if you grew up in the 80s! All of the classics are there. The admission fee is reasonable and it was not too crowded.

I took my two teenage sons to this location last week. It simply blew away my expectations. They have 80's memorabilia through the facility, they play 80's music over the speakers and they had two 80's movies playing on the open walls. In addition, they had almost all of my favorite video games. We had a ton of fun and definitely worth the $30. read more

This place is great. I think every game I played as an 80's child is here. Owner was great and really has a cool thing going here.

Fun place! There was a young lady that helped and the owners son were friendly and they made our first experience there fun and will definitely be back! read more

Im going to try to not go full crazy on this, but my inner nerd is about to blow! Decor: So the inside is very basic. It is an office complex, and they threw a bunch of amazing games inside! The walls are painted white, with a couple projectors showing movies. Music is always playing, but in my opinion, it can be loud. Bring head phones! Games: If you miss the good old days of arcades, look no further! They have about 20+ pinball machines, about 50 different arcade games ranging from the 80's to early 2000. They are all in working condition, and play great! Price: $10, that's it for unlimited game play for 4 hours. All games are set to free play. Overall: This really drives home the feel of an old arcade. The staff are friendly, the patrons are respectable to others. Taking turns on the popular machines, and teaching the young ones Sub-Zeros moves on Mortal Kombat. If you want to have fun, and do something different on a weekend night, try them out read more

What an awesome place! This is my new favorite spot to get lost in an arcade for hours! They are only open weekends but we headed out on a Friday night and it cost us $11 each for unlimited play. It is in an unassuming off side street but well worth the search. The falls are filled with fun memorabilia and the games are amazing. Tons of pinball and old arcade games. We might have got lost in a 2 player Tetrus match for over an hour! They have everything from Mortal Combat to Tron. They have some fun candy from back in the 80's such as candy cigarettes! This is an awesome place for a date night or just to relive some of the amazing games of the past! Frogger was a lot harder than I remember! There are some soda machines to grab a beverage but no alcohol or real food. Just something to keep in mind before going! read more

This place is awesome! It was like going to the arcades when I was a kid! If you've played it when you were younger, it's here!! Brings back those old feeling you used to get going to the arcades. Showed my son what I used to play growing up. We had a blast. Very, very cool arcade!! read more

OMG... this was an AWESOME place. Not too fancy but definitely fully packed with pinball machine and all your oldtime vintage fav's. The 3 of us ages 53, 49 and 46 were thrown back to our youth. We arrived at opening 7pm and only 3 to 4 others in the joint. But soon around 8pm it was filling up with kid's of all ages. The 10.00 all you can play from 7 to 11 is SOO worth it!!! You can even bring in your own beverage. I highly recommend this Arcade!!! read more

If you were around during the 80's and enjoyed video games than oh my Lord do you need to visit this great arcade. From Pole Position, Paperboy, Punch Out, Spy Hunter, RoadBlaster, Elvira, Gauntlet, The Goonies, Mario Brothers, Dig Dug, Guns and Roses Pinball, the list goes on and on and on. This amazing collection of video games can be found in Mesa at the Starfighters Arcade and has something for everyone. My family visited the arcade on a Saturday night when the establishment was open from 7pm to 11pm. We walked in, paid $11 a piece and enjoyed unlimited play. The place certainly had a nice little crowd but with so many gaming options, you never had to wait to play. Throughout the night we bounced from game to game and loved every minute of it. The only bummer of the evening was my wife saying her feet her after about 2 hours and was ready to go. THE NERVE! How could she interrupt one of the best date nights of all time? I guess I will just have to make a visit again in the not to distant future since I missed a game or two. :) As for food/drink options, soft drinks and snacks can be bought . Just the way it should be, sugar and games. Overall, just a great place to go for a fun night out. Just wish I didn't live in the west valley. read more

This is the classic arcade game/pinball game mecca of the Phoenix metro area! $10 gets you unlimited play on more than 100 games. Everything from Mortal Kombat to The Who's "Tommy" pinball to Frogger--you'll find it here. Staff is super friendly, too. read more

This place is an awesome trip. We came from Avondale and it was well worth the drive. I'm Not a huge arcade game fan but loved every minute and almost everything about this place. So many good games brought back great memories. The owner/owners/employees could not have been more sincere responsive kind people. My emails/phone calls/ questions were addressed/answered immidiately (well done) only downside was it was kinda busy (I expect it to get busier) and it got a little warm. Owners are doing things right. I'm rooting for you. Got my month long membership and wish great things. Keep up the good work. We will be back DBS read more

We had soooo much fun playing games. We were shocked we had spent 3 hours there when we left. It felt like time stood still!!! So much fun no matter your age!!! read more

Super fun, nostalgic place. Like a museum of video games but you can play. Would lovw to see them open for longer hours though. Went on a summer Sunday afternoon and it wasnt too crowded - lots of great games to play with no wait. read more

What a great place!!!! This is the second time I have been there. I took my 10 and 13 olds last night. Total cost... $33. That entailed free play on all old school video and arcade games. I played Ms. Pacman for almost 30 minutes, followed by paperboy, crystal castles, millipede, qbert, defender and many pinball games!!!! Open Fri/Sat evenings from 7-11 and Sun from 3-7pm. It might even be worth it for a monthly membership as it's only $35/month that allows you and two friends to go all month long. If you were planning to goxat least once a month the membership makes sense. A great place to go on a date for sure!!! Check it out and try out a local place. Also, they were the sponsors for my sons little league team as well!!! Love it there. read more

Starfighter's Arcade is such a BLAST! Straight out of the 70's and 80's, here are your favorite arcade video games! Plus, they've got vintage candy for purchase, Star Wars toys everywhere to play with, 80's movies playing on a projector on the wall, and a great classic jukebox loaded with tons of old tunes you love. Believe it or not, this place does BYOB! Yeah, you heard me right! Pinball machines, classic arcade games, and a great vibe. You need to check this place out. Only open on Friday's and Saturday's from 7pm-11pm. Great for parties! read more

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