SO MUCH FUN! If you enjoy pinball, if, like me, you once wasted hours during college playing these games instead of studying, or if, like my wife, you were once addicted to Galaga or Ms. Pac-Man, then you're in for a treat. I've walked past this place many times, always thinking, someday I need to stop in. I wish I'd done it sooner. I'll start by saying this is a clean, family-friendly venue (at least until 9 pm when you must be at least age 21). There were children of all ages there when we visited, from families with youngsters, to dating teens, to ... somewhat older children such as us. Dozens of pinball and video games, some newer, many classics. Beer and cocktails are served, and there's a good menu of burgers, wings, pizzas and sides to refuel why you play. Check out the website, there are time periods for unlimited play to hone your flipper skills. Highly recommended! read more

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Player 1 Up is a solid little gaming bar in Rock Hill, but your experience will completely depend on when you go. Once 6 PM hits, most people stop playing the games as karaoke takes over, which is actually a highlight thanks to a fantastic karaoke DJ, and the crowd shifts toward a 25+ vibe as the night goes on. The bartenders are top-tier and have never steered me wrong, plus the bathrooms are surprisingly clean for a busy bar. While the inside gets stuffy fast, the outdoor seating is a great spot to hang out in the summer..just be aware that around 1:00 or 1:30 AM, it's best not to stick around outside due to the much older, seemingly homeless folks lingering around and harassing people in a violent way.. read more

Food was mediocre . We went for karoke night. It was a cramped space . We got there early and my friend put his name on the list . We waited and waited . The dude running it had several people come up multiple time . Even after we said something my friend got ignored . Won't be back read more

Owner is amazing! Second time visiting from IL! He keeps machines in immaculate condition! Has the latest Sonic and Transformers pins! Easy day parking and tons of places within walking distance to eat. He does offer food and drink, he has a few taps and canned as well. He is definitely my top 3 pinball in SC! Hope to see you again Player1up! read more

Player 1Up - Pinball! - Arcades Near Me - Rock Hill, South Carolina

Fun. Nice folks. Someone is hiring nice people from the Carolinas & Midwest. Check it out! They offer free play hours daily from 4-7 for$5/hr Tuesday through Friday! read more

Great pinball selection, really friendly staff. Prices seemed reasonable and holds interesting everyday and entertainment

Cute place to go to play some old school games, grab a few drinks and some aight bar food. Staff is lovely and kind. I know they can't fix the size of their building but they've a lovely patio with cute outdoor lighting read more

Great food and fun atmosphere. Lots of pinball choices with the ability to keep track of your best scores. After 9pm must be 21 and older. read more

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Was looking for something to do while in town for work. It was a very nice arcade and I enjoyed the great selection of games.

A top notch pinball arcade. The place is extremely well maintained with an impressive selection of machines and awesome staff. We were visiting from out of town, and Dakota was an absolutely fantastic host, who made us feel so welcome. No doubt her positive attitude adds to the overall great atmosphere here. Our bartender (Alex, I think) was super friendly and welcoming. The place is very clean, and the other bartenders are very nice, also. We came on a Saturday and then returned so my spouse could play in one of the Sunday tournaments. We will absolutely return!! P.S. the pizza is delicious! read more

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Ooo I have never EVER seen something like this in my life. Super cool! They have a ton of pinball machines and fun arcade games. It looks like high quality and vintage stuff for any geeky gamer. There was a karaoke night when we went and and a fair crowd for a Thursday. Cool to see and probably the only place worth checking out late at night for visitors. Hard to find though and a little claustrophobic at the entrance. Wish there was an incentive for playing the games to come back. The food seemed pricey for the amount but hit the spot and fit the vibe. It just seemed weird they come to find you with your food - no order number or name. I'm not exactly into the whole bar scene so my opinion is biased but this place was definitely worth checking out. read more

Player 1Up - a row of pinball machines - Arcades Near Me - Rock Hill, South Carolina

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Mike, Brandon and the rest of the crew here are absolutely fantastic. The collection and condition of the games (as well as the selection of titles) is equally impressive. I am not a great player but I have had an exceptional amount of fun participating in their tournaments. I haven't had the food but the beer and drink prices are reasonable. read more

Very nice selection of pinball machines. Friendly staff and food is good. Would recommend!!

This is place for you if you're ok with getting cut off after one drink because you complain to the bouncer about your friend getting groped by some random ass guy. And then get told by the bouncer that apparently our girl group "wanted it" because " we were letting guys buy us drinks", when in fact the only person that bought us a (one) drink was my former boss. Seems pretty sexist to me. read more

I would never expect to find a place like this in Rock Hill. We came for a friend's birthday and had a great time. It's kind of hard to find. The address is on Main Street, but it's not really right on Main Street. It's down on the side of a building. It would help if they put a sign on Main Street directing you where it was. There's a free parking garage near by. It's 21+ only and they check ids at the door. There's a $5 cover, cash and card are both accepted. Once you're inside, all arcade games and pinball machines are set to free play and you can play as long as you like. There a large patio area as well, but it was a little cold right now. They layout inside isn't great. It's very cramped and hard to get around. There's some tables to sit at and eat, but they're awkwardly placed because they're in the way of the games. They have a pretty good number of games. Pinball is my favorite and they had six machines I believe. They have a decent drink selection as well as a small food menu with pretty standard bar food. We got the bacon cheese fries and the cinnamon sugar fries. The bacon cheese fries were good--pretty standard with a nice crispy fry. The cinnamon sugar fries needed an icing to dip them in. The only thing I did not like was how loud the music was. It felt like you were at a club and you couldn't talk to anyone. I'd be interested to come earlier in the day and see if it has a more laid back vibe. I really liked the concept of this place. All of the arcade bars in Charlotte tend toward free to get in and then you have to pay for games like pinball. I'd way rather just pay $5 to get in and then not have to worry about it. I'd definitely come back here, but probably during the day when there's a better chance of normal volume music. read more

Player 1Up - Cinnamon sugar fries - Arcades Near Me - Rock Hill, South Carolina

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We came after dinner and had a great time playing the games! Many games were free and the pinball games were 0.50-$1.00. We also paid to play skeeball. Great date night! read more

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What a cool spot!! I am so glad we stumbled upon Player1Up while we were walking around Rock Hill. We were walking around and it looked intriguing so we decided to stop in. They have a ton of fun games and they were all actually working and in good repair. They also seemed very clean which is always nice but in the world of COVID it is very much appreciated. We played a few games and then had a seat at the bar for a drink. The bartender was very nice and the drinks were tasty and reasonably priced. You can sit at the bar, at the tables near the bar or outside on the patio. read more

I love to go there to play on their arcade machines and they have good food and drinks

Bomb ass place to play pinball, great games for the kids and adults, not to mention you can eat drink and be merry! Great food, great drinks, and an excellent selection of pinball games, Old and new! You know where you can find me @ Player1up, playing pinball! read more

What an awesome joint! We had a hard time finding it but visited after 3 or 4 days of it being open, so I'm sure there is more signage to come. We made friends on the search for the front door, found ourselves floor scanning while sharing an elevator and somehow came in the back door of Player 1Up. Lousy detective work on our part, but pretty funny. Inside, there are roughly 30 old standup arcade games. Some, I've never heard of, but they are all free to play with the $5 cover at the door. The bartenders were stellar and kept up with the rush of people wanting to try their hand at old games. They serve food too! We didn't try anything but the pizza looked and smelled delicious! Considering a brand new hot spot, they did a great job handling the crowd and we will be back, without a doubt! read more

Such a fun family night or date night! The prices were good. We put in a $20 and got like over 10 games!

I recently discovered this place with friends and it was a great experience. They have a good selection of arcade games and some are even free to play but others not very much. They even have a DJ outside playing good music. I will most definitely come back here and bring more friends with me. read more

We have been to MANY barcades around the country and have been waiting for one to open here in Rock Hill. This place does not disappoint. The fact that they allow all ages from noon to 5:00 on Saturday and Sunday is a huge plus. We can bring the kids to enjoy the arcade games of our youth. I love that all but a small portion of their newer games INCLUDING their pinball machines are free to play. Me, I could play pinball all day and be happy. The food selection might be minimal, but what they do serve (pizza, hot dogs, corn dogs, soft pretzels, etc) is very tasty and the price is more than reasonable. The owners are almost always there and keep everything clean and running smoothly. Give this place a try. We have been back many times and our kids often ask us to take them again. This is a great addition to Rock Hill read more

Great place and atmosphere! Lots of fun for the price- which you can't beat. Was introduced to a peanut butter and jelly shot by the bartender that was awesome! Definitely recommend for a good time playing arcade games and hanging out with friends or for a entertaining date night. read more

We love this place! Even during busy times there are plenty of games to play. The drinks are great and the bar food is yummy. Good service. Couldn't ask for much more. Highly recommend. read more

Cool bar with a lot of old school arcade games and pinball machines. Outside area has ping pong and the southern version of horseshoes.

Retro video game bar and food. Wings, pizza mixed drinks and beer no one under 21. Music a little loud but this is a welcome to Rock Hill downtown. Great video games and the cover charge (Veterans are free with GI Id) gives you access to all the games. read more

This is a cool little spot with lots of arcade games & pinball inside. They have ping pong outside. The pretzels ARE AHHHMAZING!! Definitely worth checking out while you're uptown Rock Hill. read more

It was fun, everyone seemed to have a good time. A couple of games took extra coins but other than that it was good.

If you like arcade games and dive bars, this is a spot for you. We are probably going back again tonight!

This is by far my favorite place to hang out. Martha is the best, she is so sweet and makes you feel so welcomed at her bar. The food is pretty awesome too, the pretzel and beer cheese is one of the best I've ever had. When we first went here, we were blown away. But now with this new expansion, it couldn't possibly get any better. The "living room" is my favorite. Nice little hide away. They have an incredible selection of arcade games, all more than worth the $5 cover charge. (Ladies get in free thursdays!!! How cool!) and the general manager makes sure that anyone who steps into play 1up feels safe and has fun. If you are looking for a great date night or just an awesome new hang out, this is it! read more

This place is so much fun! The drinks and food are always good and no matter how busy it is, there are always games to play. Friendly service too! Definitely an awesome place to check out! read more

Cool little place. The food was good. The servers were friendly and all you can play for 5 bucks. Definitely a fun night out and we will come back for sure. read more

Horrible management. I ran the kitchen alone for these guys for about a month and was fired for expressing my concerns. I told them multiple times that the oil in the fryer was bad and was causing an excessive amount of smoke in the kitchen. The manager Brandon told me countless times that he would fix the issue but never did and eventually said that he did (he lied to me because I checked the oil myself every day that I came in). I swear the manager was "troubleshooting" (playing games) more than he actually ever worked and I can't imagine how much money he has finessed from the owners. The overall environment of this establishment is toxic and out of anything I would highly recommend avoiding the food. The majority of the food is all stuff you can buy in the freezer section at your local grocery store anyway, and nothing is labeled with dates or times that they were opened so you risk the chance of getting sick from the food. Also the physical location of Player 1 Up is literally in a hole in the ground (no pun intended) so your emergency escapes are non existent. Some people may read this review and think "he is just mad that they fired him" but honestly I'm not even upset about it, I'm already making more than they ever would have paid me so they did me a favor. Take it as you will, stay safe. read more