They usually have lots of products, and always have snacks and drinks! It can be very pricey. The staff is very friendly, and can teach you about a variety of TCG. read more

People in the front desk are kind and helpful, but I didn't like the store owner for his condescending attitude.

Super friendly owner, great selection of card games and console games to play. There are snacks and drinks available for purchase and a liquor store near by to get ur drink on. Prices are fair and the atmosphere is friendly and competitive. Good energy! Smash tournaments on Friday! read more

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This is truly a hidden gem in Chinatown where you're in the residential area one minute and at a video game arcade with mainly consoles and some Japanese cabinets. Give the staff your ID and take a seat anywhere and rent joysticks or other gear if you need it. It's $10 to play all day, so it's worth it if you're there for more than 3 hours. They have Virtua Fighter, Street Fighter, Puzzle Fighter and just about any game you can imagine on PS3 and Xbox. What makes this place worth a trip is the staff. They are helpful, friendly and generous. They allow groups to host streams of matches as well as let them stay beyond closing hours at times. If you want to see for yourself, check out VF night on Tuesdays with details on VirtuaFighter.com. The amenities include accessories, utensils, a restroom and other resources. Parking can be tough on the street, so nearby public transit is convenient. So, take your game to the next level by training, competing and networking with new and familiar faces! read more

I swear I wrote a review for this place, went to here ages ago for a tournament. A lot of good machines, solid tournaments, and a very nice owner as well. More of a Street Fighter place more than anything. A bit in the middle of no where but there is a subway moderately close. read more

Good place to hangout in the afternoons, I personally come to play card games and relax and have fun conversations. The place is fairly easy to find and get to once off the R train. My only problem is it is a cash only place but I've learned to live with that. I recommend this place to all my friends and anyone looking for a place to place video and card games. read more

Next Level - A few customers playing Cardfight Vanguard - Arcades Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

A friend took me here sort of for a faux date and a tournament The place is a bit small and the day we went was outrageously hot. But they turned on the AC a bit later. I got in for free- so I can't say much about the prices. I was the only female there are the time, so it was nice of them to just let me in. The game selection is a bit limited, but it was probably due to the tournament. Everyone was really nice except for one guy. But he was a fellow costumer. Everything is free play so you don't need to worry about quarters. All in all it was good wholesome fun. Nobody was outrageously rude and everyone is mild mannered and they're having fun. At one point we had a black out. They were quick to fix the situation and apologized. 4 stars only because it's extremely tiny. read more

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I like that this is a little niche in the wall. It's kinda grungy and dim from the outside which is pretty cool. Walking inside it's a galore of adorable nerds playing board games and video games. There's a sea of cool collector cards and great refreshments to choose from. The employee seemed really cool and attentive to my needs and questions. It's somewhat spacious and awesome for making new potential friends! read more

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Amazing place to go and get your game on. regular tournaments for maor fighting games including dbfz tekken 7 so cal 6 blaz blue cross tag battle and Street fighter 5. Competition is streamed on twitch via the famous teamsp00ky channel so if your looking to make a name for yourself and gain both in game knowledge as well as community exposure this is def the venue for you. read more

Been here a bunch of times over the past few years to play some competitive fighting games like Street Fighter and others. It's a bit of dark, weird, cliquey atmosphere, but the competition is unbelievable. If you beat you friends at fighting games and think you are good, come here during peak hours and I assure you, you will get taut a serious lesson in gaming. Great if you want to get better. They also hold tournaments and competitions. read more

It's a really cool place for those who are into video games and card games. It was just my first visit into the place so all I'm giving are first impressions. If you are into Vanguard, this is the prefect to go to. They also cover other card games like Magic and Pokémon. However, it is better known for its Fighting Game Community. So for anyone looking for a super competitive fighting game scene, this is the place to go. The owners are great, but will be strict if you are just there to "spectate only" during NLBC read more

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Where some of NYC's best FGC(fighting game community) players come out to train/hang out/ and do weekly tourneys PROS -has so many setups and even Japanese cabinets for SF(street fighter)and some retro games. -if you were looking to mod your arcade stick you can for a cheap price and they sometimes do it in front of you and you get back the same day. -it is in a quiet Asian area so it's not a bad area at all. -so many FGC people come there so you will better your knowledge of the game that your into. CONS -if your coming anywhere but Brooklyn it is a bit of a stretch to get to this place -this place is not for casual players!,you need to fully understand the games you are playing before you go here and attempt to play you will lost every time and get frustrated. -some FGC can be very egotistical (but anyone knows how that is in the FGC) Overall if your looking for competition and leveling up your play to another level this place is the best place to go to in the city. read more

NOTE: Not reviewing the arcade experience, but the xbox repair service. Very unprofessional, they don't bother to take your name and phone number down, and they put your xbox with a bunch of others, untagged. Went in to get the disc drive repaired, they said it will be $60. We went back and they said something else was wrong and so it went up to $85. Then, we went back again to check on the progress and they said our video card was broken. We told them it wasn't broken when we brought here, we were watching netflix streaming not even an hour before we dropped it off. When I said I'll get the proof (which I got right away from Netflix), they said hey, it was going to break eventually, your machine is so old. When I said, that's not the point. The point is it broke while it was here, under your care, they said well your machine is old. We took the xbox back, not paying a dime, and with the disk drive still broken and the video card still broken. Never going back there, not even to play games-- very unprofessional and condescending attitude, guess you have to be a guy to get listened to over there. read more

This is a nice venue in Brooklyn, went for a tekken monthly. Ton of space and setups.

My first time at Next Level and I had an amazing experience! I came for a Tekken 7 tournament and had the best time! I cannot wait to come again for the next monthly tournament and I'll be stopping by even sooner for some casual play. Wonderful place for fighting game fanatics and very friendly staff! read more

If you ever want the arcade experience with some competitive people to go against this is your place. Hell even if you wanted to just spectate they've got that for you too, you've got all types of people from all reaches of the city coming together in this one little spot they can call a family home to some degree it's heartwarming seeing this place still going. Even after having to give up the original spot entirely a few years back I was pleasantly surprised to still see them kicking. Absolutely worth the visit, I know I'll be stopping by again! read more

I'm Glad you guys are back. Never let the arcade scene died. These guys really did it and hope this will never die. read more

10 dollars gets you all day play on the consoles and a quarter for the Super Street Fighter 4 AE arcade machines. This place is pretty much all fighting games all the time with the exception of DDR in the front. Head here to get your fix of all the different fighting games you can dream of. They also regularly hold tournaments in various fighting games as well. read more

Next Level is, without a doubt, the go-to place to play fighting games competitively in NYC. Cost is $2.50 per hour or $10 for the entire day. You can bring your own fight stick or rent one if you need to. There are SSFIV: AE cabinets as well as PS3 and XBOX 360 consoles running various fighting games. You will find a few rhythm games in the front of the store as well. You can also buy games and consoles there and they do stock drinks and snacks. There is currently a tournament named Big Two being run every Wednesday night, so check it out if you think you have what it takes to win! read more

super sick arcade. they got some serious players up in here. i'm used to straight destroying people blindfolded on the west coast in some 4 and third strike, but was having a real fun time learning new techniques and combos. was here during the first part of evo and felt very nerdy cheering alongside people in ssf4. but not as nerdy as spending a friday night at an arcade in nyc. hahahhaa look out next level cuz i'm coming back. for more nerdiness. read more

The last true arcade on the east coast. Clean your hands before you play on the machines! read more

Great for a gaming community. Place is packed with 360 and ps and plenty of trading card. Seriously it's a heaven for a nerdy guy but sorry I am over that age. Maybe not the inner me. Anyway the point is this place has everything for a good night of gaming and fun. Price is very reasonable and if you have friend who doesn't like gaming, there's a billiard place right across the street. read more

The spiritual successor to the amazing Chinatown Fair arcade arrives as a fighting game hub with a side of card games and rhythm games. There really isn't anything like this place around here so of course it gets a 5 star review. The staff here is also more friendly than you think, not to mention the very reasonable pay 10 dollars do whatever you want there for a day deal. Along with the fact that the card game scene here is rather friendly and reasonable (actually quite cheap) as well. read more

I go mainly for the TCGs. Fair pricing on singles and boosters compared to other shops in Brooklyn. Caters more to the arcade gaming crowd, but don't let that deter you from stopping by. Has one of the strongest Cardfight!! Vanguard scenes in NYC. Also good for Yu-Gi-Oh and Magic (drafts held on Fridays, no Standard). Overall, a great place to hang out with friends. read more