Nothing beats heading out to The Local 987 right across the street for some happy hour eats and a…read morecouple of drinks to prime yourself for a night at 8 Bit. They have an incredible collection of pinball machines, and enough arcade cabinets to take a break from chuckin' steel at ramps (I still wish they had a Third Strike cabinet, but I won't hold it against them). There's also a back patio if you need a break from the din of the machines or want to have a conversation with your friends to discuss which Ninja Turtle is the best. It's Raphael. It's always Raphael. They have a fridge full of a variety of canned adult beverages and soft drinks, along with a non-alcoholic slushie and an alcoholic slushie to sip on while gaming. The majority of their machines have cup holders to help you out with your beverages. I usually need a couple of Rainier tall cans to get me loosened up enough to be at peak pinball performance. There's also a varied selection of small pizzas if you need something to snack on. It's a family friendly spot until about 9-10pm? I can't remember exactly, but after that time, everyone under 21 must leave the premises and it's adult swim time. The atmosphere has always been very even-keel though, I rarely notice when kids are or aren't present. The bartenders are sweethearts and love talking nerdery when they're not busy (What's up Randal 'n' Forrest!).

This was a fun place to escape from reality and a true blast from the past. It truly felt like we…read morewere back in an original arcade many years ago. I originally thought this was a place meant to look like an old arcade based on reviews and pictures but this is truly an old arcade. Everything from the smells, carpet, machines, and vibe brings you back to the peak arcade days. There are a couple newer machines like Minecraft and 4 person PacMan but the majority of the machines are classics. They have multiple coin machines to exchange cash for coins and it seemed like games were between 25-75 cents each credit. We didn't try any of the food or drinks so I can't comment on that but there were other people enjoying that. They had signs on the front door that kids are allowed until a specific time as well.

I came with three other friends and all i can say is, amazing!! The place really gives off a good…read morevibe. There's a lot of pool tables and even has a couple of ping pong tables. Their snack aisle has a variety of different chips and even cup ramen, a perfect snack in the middle of the night with your friends after a good game of pool. PLUS!!! The owner brings her dog to just roam around and it's so cute.

$20/hr good large fast tables. Really quiet went mid-day on a Friday. Had fun. Lots of tables. Lots…read moreof snacks.

Fun and unique games that feel like you stepped into an arcade in Japan!…read more Went on open house day where everything was free play, admission was also free, but $20 admission fee encouraged as a donation as that is there usual weeknight entry fee. It is a bit stuffy inside but they run giant fans above to get the air moving, so very thankful for that! There are two, very clean and well-stocked bathrooms and snacks available for purchase if you need a refreshment. Gloves, earplugs, and game cards are also available, these guys thought of everything!! Love the majong rooms and table available for majong nights. The monthly schedule is up on the screens behind the desk, so they have tournament nights for the initial D driving games too! Especially impressed with the gasha pon machines with local artist keychains inside them, which is super cool! (Each token is $3) There's a great selection of pinball machines, rhythm games, a train simulation game, Gundam battle games, and a pokemon corogarena!! Absolutely legendary. Definitely worth the drive over here for a week night date after work (Tues - Fri 5pm to midnight) or just to hang with friends on the weekend (Saturday hrs are 10am to midnight), and Sundays they're open from 10am to 10pm, so that'll be a great day to bring kids! Bradley at the front desk was super awesome! Shout out to him for explaining everything and being super welcoming. Will be back for more memorable times! Everyone needs to come give this place a try!

I took a bit of a leap having never been here before this, but I booked a private room for three…read morehours for my 22nd birthday party, and it was so much fun! I ended up adding on a fourth hour of the room 30 minutes before time was up (an example of how flexible they are here) and I'm glad I did because we did about an hour and a half of karaoke at the end that was a blast. Before karaoke, I also loved having a place where we could control the noise level for myself and guests to stop and eat and chat in between playing the games, it was nice for a break. The owners/employees here are so welcoming and accommodating. The room isn't even advertised as for karaoke, but when I emailed to ask, they said we could use it for that if we'd like! Wes answered all of my questions with friendliness and detail. They let me bring in outside food for no extra charge and were very flexible with how we wanted to pay for admission and the room itself. Great option for guests with different budgets too since with more mainstream arcade options, people with a smaller budget have to stop playing earlier or play less, which I wanted to avoid. The admission setup they have here is super affordable and worth it, imo. I had guests pay their own $20 admission (discounted price for a group of 10+ on a Saturday!), and then if they wanted to, they could pitch in for the room itself and the food, which worked out well for a group of adults. Domino's was three minutes away and I could easily leave and come back with no issues to pick it up (if Domino's tells you you'll need more pizzas for your group size, no you won't lol). The arcade itself was awesome too, they're right about it being fun for all experience levels because some of my friends had a lot of experience, and some none, but they all had a good time exploring the games. We'll definitely be wanting to come back to play the games more on our free weekends! Thank you gamecenter arcade for a great experience!

Stopped in for a quick drink and snack on Tuesday early afternoon, bartender made great food and…read moregrape drinks and we were super happy with our service. Windows outside could use a little cleaning though!

This is what it is. A dive bar and epic. If you are tall, be careful of the stalls. They were…read moredesigned for the vertically challenged.

Deliciously divey. Pulltabs, pool, pinball, skeeball,…read moredarts, and DRANKS. 18 taps of bubbly deliciousness. Friendly staff, and regulars. Park out back!

Went in for an afternoon drink & snack with a friend. I loved the sunken bar with the fun Christmas…read moredecorations. Linda, our bartender, was an angel. She served up our drinks (strong, just how i like them!) and then went in the back to make our nachos. The nachos were generous as well, with plentiful toppings. There was melted cheddar cheese on them. I prefer the fake Taco Bell type nacho cheese but that's a personal preference. My friend played the pull tabs which was fun. I enjoyed our visit so much that we returned the following day. Linda remembered our drink order, which impressed me. We ordered more food (clubhouse sandwich, quesadillas, and jalapeño chicken cheddar soup). All was tasty. When our drinks were empty, Linda came by, took them away and filled them right back up again! She made this out of towner feel like a regular. Great experience!

Unlimited play! Wow! So much fun!…read more Make sure to bring your whole family out! They also host birthday parties in their private event center which is worth every penny. Grateful to have found this place. The manager, Bree, is incredibly professional, respectful, caring, and friendly. She answered every question I had before the big day of my son's party. I loved that this facility has food and drinks available. There is a lot of room at the bar to drink and sit as well. There are many beverage options! It has clean bathrooms and that is what makes me happy. After a certain hour it is adults only, and it makes it a good date night option too. Whatever you are looking to play or do in video gaming, pin balls, table hockey, they have it!!! Our family with our party had a spectacular time. I highly recommend going as it is unlimited play!

Had to check this place out. My wife and I enjoyed our short stay there. We didn't drink but they…read moreserve alcohol and many old school games. People were very friendly. Pinball Machines take quarters but arcades require game card which you can get at the desk. I highly recommend if you enjoy pin ball and old school games.

I'm denied entry because I defended my rights to have my service dog against uninformed idiots like…read moreClarence and tonight's bartender who's name isn't worth remembering...it's all good! It was a deliberate visit knowing I wouldn't be served...especially by the bartender that OD'd in the parking lot a couple years ago...ijs. I didn't expect service, that's why I presented a C note...she's more controlled by ethics than money, very commendable...except for the obscured ethics, lol! Boeba's 3 now, completely trained and I didn't bring him when I entered the bar... Imma stick with obscured judgement. An amazing hole in the wall turned to shit, in my humble opinion, by addicts, assholes and idiots! The least you idiots could do is learn and abide by the state law!! Morons! Revisited because I feel, in my humble opinion, the P.O.S. who owns the place is a bigot toward race and disability!

What really stood out at Good Time Ernie's were the employees and locals who have been around there…read moreforever. All times we've gone, they have been so friendly and they will not hesitate to have a conversation with you especially if it's about the claw machine. I won a unicorn squishmallow one time, so cool. Really great sense of community. Food and drinks are good and is also a pretty good deal. Place is great either on a quick week night out or even weekend fun with friends.

Took my 3 year old here for a birthday party! Really had a great time & came back a couple weeks…read morelater! Staff was friendly. Prices are affordable. The play area side is perfect for little ones and toddlers. They have games that are fun & easy enough for a 3 year old too. They don't allow outside food or drinks, and their selection of food/drinks isn't the best in my opinion. No French fries, which is my toddlers main source of nutrition these days lol. But we're not going here for the food. All in all this place gets 5 stars from me!

This is a great option in the long dark, rainy winter here in the PNW. Parking is never an issue…read moreand you just walk in and pay for the play area (they provide a bin for shoes and coats). Kids 1+ love it (depending on how much they like climbing) - with an area for "4 and under" and some ball play areas and a mini slide for littles. Odyssey 1 is kept cleaner than most places so that's a bonus and if you pay attention you can figure out where your child is. Occasionally you might have to crawl in for a lost toddler and the structures are sturdy (try not to climb in because it's not adult sized!). It can still be a little dirty but again, better than some places. Older kids might tire of the play area and go on over to the arcade side or do laser tag. Food includes pizza and drinks, and loads of people do birthday parties. I've seen adults sit and work along the side or in the seating area with tables. It's not very expensive and if your little one is under a certain height they are free with another paid entry. Adults are free.