Date of visit: January 24, 2026…read more What else is there to do on a ridiculously cold day in Madison before a show that evening besides hanging out at an arcade? For just $15, you can play as much as you'd like, with a wide variety of games from classics that are even older than me (if you can believe that) to things that are quite a bit newer. Games are mostly organized by type, so all of your racing games are together, shooters, etc., which is nice for the most part, but can make mounting and dismounting some of the racers a bit tricky or have you slightly closer to a stranger than you would prefer. Most games were in good repair, though a few were not so good, such as House of the Dead 4. Would have preferred a bit more in terms of snacks and beverages to allow me to stay longer and play a bit more, but I'll just prepare better next time!

This is an arcade with a set price admission and everything is free once you get in…read more Goods $15 for unlimited play is a fraction of the cost of spare time or Dave and Busters. You don't need to reload cards. Kids can use any machine as quick as they can. Just using a few continues on arcade games alone gets there very quickly. They have a bunch of the good Star Wars arcade games that are slightly older yet still tons of fun. I love the 4 player X-men arcade game room along with all the marvel comics variants as four player games. That is awesome to play through and beat them all with friends. Needs improvement They desperately need better HVAC. Having teenage boys and gamer kids inevitably means fewer showers. It's noticeable as you walk in and hits you like a truck. While we have been here before and it didn't have an odor then, this is a hurdle you need to cross if not remedied immediately. A surprisingly low amount of pinball cabinets and of the ones they have, half of them work. A bunch of the seats have ripped edges, duct tape and broken plastic. Overall It's a B sort of place that older teenagers will not be thrilled with but middle school kids will love it

The Garcade is a favorite spot for my son and I. Admission rate is fair based the ability to play…read moreall day for free. Countless pinball machines and many other arcade games that remind me on my youth, we don't struggle to find games we like playing together. Don't sleep on the Cosmotron. We rush too it when it's empty and enjoy laughing about the funny ways we crash our spacecraft. Other favorites are the Dig Dug, Galaga and even Gauntlet. Whether it's a spring break treat or a way to beat the summer heat, The Garcade is a must stop.

This place is great! Amazing selection of arcade games and pinball machines! So many classics! It…read morewas like gong down memory lane! I also found one of my new favorite arcade games called the Perfect Pour it was a lot of fun!! Going to come back soon!

So many games !! So much fun I have never even heard of some of these and I grew up in the 80's !!!…read moreEverything worked great spent 2 hours and less than $10 !!!

Stopped by Aftershock on a recent trip to Madison and had a great time…read more 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!

We were stopping by some local bowling alleys to inquire about league openings/schedules as we are…read moremoving to the area and looking for a league. On top of being a bit pricey for two beers ($10... not exhorbitant, but higher than other bowling establishments we visited today), we never saw the bartender until we checked out. He never asked if we wanted a menu or if we were interested in ordering any food. In fact, we were hard pressed to know if we were going to get offered another drink! Best stop for bowling alleys in the area was in Janesville. Rivers Edge Bowl had great prices, friendly staff, and excellent food.

Me and my girlfriend came in to play some bowling. We were excited but very disappointed when the…read moremanager would not come over to help us. We sat in front of the register for at least 10 minutes waiting for the person to come up to us. She knew we were standing there waiting but still chose to not come and talk to us. I don't understand how a place like this can get any business when you won't even help your customers that want to pay to bowl. Place was very outdated so I guess it makes sense. Won't be coming back here ever. Waste of time.

Been here multiple times a week for over 3 years. Amazing service, fantastic drinks, and…read morespectacular experience all around. James was an amazing addiction sad to see him go. But the bar is always attentive and helpful and always makes sure we are helped before helping new costumers!!! Also would like to note it's one of the cleanest amusement places I have ever visited!!!

I typically don't like going to national chains during roadtrips, but my husband let me choose most…read moreplaces on this trip and he really wanted to come here so I didn't make a fuss. Our waitress was kind and attentive, the drinks we ordered were delicious, and our food was equally as good. The one big con is it is very loud inside, but honestly that is to be expected. I didn't love the level of sound, but I knew it was normal for a Dave & Busters so I chose to power thru. My husband and I also decided to play some games, which was a fun time as well. We hadn't been to a Dave's & Busters in like 7 years, so even though it is overall "overpriced" it was a special treat to go so we just went for it anyway. We enjoyed our time here, but probably won't come back for a while. See y'all in 7 years lol.

We try to do fun things from time to time, instead of just running errands and paying bills…read more We made a stop at Little Amerricka, tucked in a remote area near a cemetery and lots of farmland, and had a good time. We walked through the park and rode the Meteor, an old wooden rollercoaster which is one of the few I've gotten Mr. R on in our time together. We also did the bumper cars and gokarts, and shared a vehicle each time. We even walked through the haunted house. We tried riding the train, but it was over 12 minutes late departing, and it sounded like it would be a 30 minute train ride, so we decided to walk around instead. Mr. R said no to the Monorail, so we didn't check it out. To ride rides, you need to buy a wristband, from around $15-$30, depending on which attractions are included. The only thing we didn't really want to do was mini-golf, since it was overcast and a little chilly out. The park also has a concession stand and snack station, with things like ice cream, popcorn, and hot dogs, and prices were very reasonable! Little Amerricka is a wholesome vintage amusement park with small town carnival fun including plenty of rides for littler ones.

We had my child's birthday party at Little Amerricka and it couldn't have been easier or more fun!…read more Darryl was super helpful with planning and made everything simple--really all we had to do was show up and enjoy. The party package is a great deal and includes food, cake, drinks, rides, and nonstop fun. The staff and ride operators were welcoming, kind, and made sure everything ran smoothly. The kids (and adults!) loved the Meteorite and the bumper boats--especially spraying the family with water! On top of that, there are so many classic carnival rides, a haunted house, mini golf, and plenty of spins, screams, and laughs to keep everyone entertained all day. Overall, Little Amerricka is the perfect spot for a birthday celebration--stress-free to plan and packed with family fun. Highly recommend!

They have some rare pinball machines like The Shadow, Indiana Jones, and pretty much most Stern…read moremachines. The fighter games like Street Fighter III and Mortal Kombat II are in mint condition, and they have car racing games in great condition like Mario Kart. Other notable 2 player games includes The Simpsons Bowling and Hit The Ice Hockey. Really, ALOT of 2 player games in near mint condition unlike alot of arcades. So kewl place The pinball is pay to play, and it's $15 for the arcade so it's not a bad price point. And it's like 5 minutes away from THE BEST Peruvian restaurant I've EVER been to. I've only been to 2. Mishqui Cocina

Very affordable way for a family of all ages to spend an entire day playing everything from retro…read moreto vintage arcade games and a huge variety of pinball machines. The games and environment was clean and all the games were in great shape. I loved the endless free play section that I got to complete games I was never able to finish as a child because it would have cost me $20 in quarters. Bring friends because many games are multiplayer and it's fun playing team games and racing/shooting games with people. Staff was very friendly, bathrooms are clean, and it's a gamers paradise. Great for parties and there's stools and steps so even my 4 year old could play.

Took my 3 year old here and he LOVED it! I personally preferred the course outside on the right…read moreside and didn't really care for the indoor one, but still all fun. Restaurant was good. My kiddo ate most of his burger and chips! Bathrooms clean. Ice cream place was yummy!

Babe's at Vitense has excellent food and drinks right where there's lots of fun to be had! Their…read morecovered open air patio even has cooling fans and sports TV. Such a lovely space. We tried out Babe's at Vitense for a weekday lunch. The restaurant has lots of natural light and beautiful golf-related photo enlargements covering the walls. We both were impressed by the food: Fried cod sandwich with side salad and a cheeseburger with house-made potato chips. The breading on the cod was stellar with the perfect crunch and peppery flavor. Memorable dishes that make us want to return!

It's $15 for all you can play, but the pinball machines are .50 per play…read more In the front entrance areas, you pay for your wristband and then head into the back area for the arcade. They also have some claw and quarter machines in front, as well as other game systems and such for rent/sale. You walk into the back arcade area and it's full of all the arcade games you can imagine. The even better part? There is an awesome snack bar, where you can get so many snacks and drinks to keep you fueled to play games for 12 hours. Open 10-10, your wristband is good for allll day play!

Wanted to take grandson there for his birthday and its closed!! phone number listed says number…read moredoes not exist when I tried calling it! BAD BAD!!!