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    Free Play Denton

    4.5 (32 reviews)

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    Karen 2.

    they have some fun games. does smell off upon entering building. one of the pinball games was out of order.

    Kally H.

    Fun games. Games atmosphere. Feels like you are in an arcade from when I was a kid. Nostalgic! Fun for the whole family. Will be back!

    Denton Square, the historic Denton County Courthouse, decked out for Christmas!
    Amigo K.

    One of the 5 Freeplay retro video game arcades in the Dallas,Texas metro area. This Denton, TX facility is due north of Dallas, some 30 miles via I-35E. This is original historic downtown Denton County Courthouse square, in a small college town. Many of the original shops are now modern businesses. Quiet, and safe area. A few local homeless guys are very polite, and patiently wait for willing donors. I enjoyed this Freeplay, other than my favorite game needing a tuneup. Freeplay did a good job here, utilizing a spacious basement, to provide 2 floors of fun! Both floors have a full bar, with seating. Additional booths, and tables, allow you to take a break between games. Restrooms were nice. A small elevator can lower you to the basement level, inquire with staff. The stairs are original, from the old days, just be aware. So, I drove up here to test the Q-Bert, and Asteroids games. Q-bert functioned very well, the display screen needs adjusted for a bit more contrast. Asteroids... there is a electrical short on the buttons panel: the Hyperspace Button kept activating, blowing up my spaceship. The game action is very fast, with the spaceship movement like Tokyo Drift. I struggled to get 100K points. My personal best is 726K points on another location. I keep trying for One Million, on a 1 Player game, it is possible, but a workout. I counted 17 pinball machines, both newer, and some classic retros. Plenty of other classic video games, and a mini Skee-Ball. Nice comfy padded barstool seats are available if you want to sit & play.

    Erica S.

    This place is AMAZING, perfect date night or night out with friends!! The atmosphere is perfect for gaming, it's dark, cool, and best part there's an upstairs and downstairs!! It has several of my favs, Guitar Hero 3, Galaga, PacMan, DigDug, Ski Ball, Pinball.. etc. Place is pretty open, has restrooms upstairs and downstairs, very convenient. Pricing is resonable, $12 for adults all day. There is a monthly pass you can get which I've been thinking about getting, just waiting to switch from working nights to days. I've only been twice, so I'm sure I can write a more extensive review once I've been several times. But I am sold, this place is a great place to spend time with some friends.

    Kiersten W.

    New favorite location! I love that there are two levels to this location. A variety of game choices and a variety of drink choices. Bathrooms were kept clean. I love that the location is right off the square. Only downside..the kitchen takes awhile to get food out. This is a must go to place off the Denton Square.

    A sweet nod to San Junipero.
    Tia P.

    What a wonderful place. My nephews and I love to come to arcades. My brother told me about this one and we had to come check it out. The food is tasty and the plates are generous. Gregory at the bar is great and made us Shirley Temples in a Sprite bottle. The music is fantastic and the shows playing are classic. I had completely forgotten about the Mario Brothers Show with Captain Lou. Free Play reminded me. Blast from the past. I also love that they're very outright supportive of marginalized communities. They're doing the quite work. In times like these, it's invaluable. Thank you and infinite blessings and abundance to you all.

    Such an amazing place for kids and adults! I highly recommend Free Play in Denton for SO MANY REASONS!! Great, friendly, UNDERSTANDING staff. It definitely has a bar vibe but not completely overwhelming for kids. Some peeps might want to bring some music ear plugs if your like me and have already reached that old person stage where the music is too loud at most places. also, if you have real littles (2-6) I'd definitely give it a preview first too.

    Sign moved from old location... this truly is heaven on earth
    Rob F.

    Heaven is a place on earth... and Freeplay Denton truly is that. I have been to all FreePlay locations and my heart is with this new Denton location. It really is the perfect location-- upstairs bar with kitchen, seating, games, and skeeball-- downstairs amazing arcade selection and a full bar. Plenty of space and not as cramped as the previous location- this is the perfect location on the square and I wish the Freeplay team great success. They also serve liquor at the new location- and I've fallen in love with the Mario Mario drink- cherry Skyy vodka, grenadine, squirt soda-- delicious. They have an amazing pinball selection and what's also pretty cool is they have a bunch of consoles. My 12 year old likes being able to play the consoles.... The 12 year old in me enjoys dragons lair and dragons lair 2!!! Be sure and check out the best entertainment on the square!

    Chelsey S.

    A fun place to hang out right on the square! I have been to Cidercade in Austin but I liked Free Play Denton soooo much better. The murals and lights are top notch. Nice bar selection, the taps are downstairs if you're wanting a draft. I can assure you they have all your favorite vintage arcade games and more. $12 gets you a wristband and a day pass so you can play, go out for lunch or dinner, then come back and play some more. Nicely air conditioned, plenty of space, clean bathrooms, nice staff, and great vibes. There's also an elevator to the bottom floor if you can't do stairs. Check it out!

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    3 years ago

    This place has it all! Great games, food and drink selections. The staff are very helpful and friendly. Will def go back!

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    2 years ago

    It a really good but getting expenses and a lot of the games I loved from the old location are gone

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    Outstanding food! Service was great! Establishment is clean and tidy! We will be going back for sure!!

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    2 years ago

    Fantastic place! I took my two boys and played vids for a few hours. Cool atmosphere and very reasonably priced. We will be back!

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    Tremendous value. Great selection of games. Great selection of eats and drinks. Awesome.

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    5.0(30 reviews)
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