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    Aftershock Classic Arcade

    4.4 (17 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Ophelia M.

    Stopped by Aftershock on a recent trip to Madison and had a great time. Full disclosure: I want 4 things from a classic barcade: + Pinball + Pacman + Frogger + Solid drinks Aftershock delivered! They're listed in the Wisconsin Old Fashioned passport, so we were able to get bogo old fashioned cocktails. We opted for bourbon and were pleased when she offered us any bourbon they stock (as we had expected with the deal, to only be offered rail). They're a barcade so it's not like they have an expansive bourbon list but we were pleased to be able to get Woodford. Our cocktails were beautifully made in the Wisconsin style (except with bourbon not brandy). They were everything a Wisconsin old fashioned ought to be and more. We played some pinball, pacman, and frogger and had a blast. If I were to make one tiny suggestion, it would be to have more strategically placed tables--we were constantly trying to find somewhere to put our drinks while playing. They do have some tables to sit at (as well as the bar itself) and after we were done with video games we enjoyed a couple games of cribbage while finishing up our cocktails. Get to it!

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    Katy P.

    Check out their snacks! This joint has a plethora of drink choices AND loads of unusual but tasty bar snacks!

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    Still awesome. Tables are pretty good, actually. I am maybe too persnickety about table maintenance, sometimes.

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    Video games and a bar. They have beer, liquor, and soda. You can bring in your own food.

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    Great spot for hanging out and having a beer with friends! I would recommend checking this nostalgic spot out

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    Tons of classic and contemporary video and pinball games, including air hockey, Pac-Man, Space Invaders, Mario Kart and Guitar Hero.

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    We've been here a few times, now that our kids are of the age to be able to enjoy it, and it's a…read morepretty good experience for what it is. It is a bit pricier than I was expecting, but it's been years since I've been to one as a playing guest and I suppose you can blame it on inflation. If you download the app or search for coupons before you head in, the prices can be manageable for two kids. I suggest paying by time to get a better deal, but know that you cannot split that time between two game cards. If you have more than one kid sharing, it will be a pain to have to run around and swipe for each kid's game unless they are playing the exact same game, or one that is nearby. It may be worth it to get two separate reusable game cards if your kids are far apart in ages, if they just play different games, or if you intend on returning to Chuck E Cheese frequently. You can also pause the time on the cards to eat food or something, but you can only do that one time for each card. They got rid of the climbing gym and ball pit (probably for the best) and there are decent options for the 2 year old - preteen age kids. If your kid is any older, Dave and Busters might be a better location. We try to go when times aren't super busy and we've never had a problem. The place seems clean and well kept, but there were 1 or 2 games each time we went that had problems. Perhaps they need to do more routine maintenance on the machines. Staff is friendly and patient when answering questions (just don't be confrontational as that never ends well with any customer service). We will definitely be returning here in the future. Attached are photos from the October 2023 menu, but I don't think the prices are too far off from the regular season's prices.

    First time visiting and was genuinely surprised by the staff. The manager was working his tail off…read more Running the register, prize desk, trampolines, making pizza, and cleaning. He even, without us asking, turned off a game machine that we making my toddler nervous. We saw another group with cotton candy. I asked another staff member about it and he searched frantically for some. The manager ended up starting up the machine again just to make us one bag. The place was clean and the food was hot. Overall a great value for what we paid. I wasn't expecting much but we left pleasantly surprised. The manager was truly the highlight. We just moved to the area from Orlando and Disney would be thrilled to have a guy like him working there.

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    Apps and Salad Bar menu
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