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    Press Start

    4.7 (217 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Arcades
    Closed • 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    PRESS START ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Juke Box
    Loud
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Rhonda R.

    We LOVED this place! What a great place where kids can enjoy AND adults! I love how they have a separate 21 + area but it's so accessible to the game area! We all had so much fun playing games and having some drinks! The games are also reasonably prices so it's not a total rip off like a lot of other places! I appreciated the seating areas as well inside. I only wish it was larger!!!! This place could easier be 4x the size and people would come! It's so nice to have a place where adults can enjoy time with the kids!

    Pinball machines
    Matt R.

    Best arcade in the known Universe. And they got a pool table, too! . Way better than gambling lol

    Becky V.

    cool spot. many machines and retro games to check out and try. it was very quiet when i went, which is not a bad thing, it feels pretty cool to have the place all to yourself. i did go at opening in the morning or early afternoon haha. i really like that there's a side room where the bar is with VERY awesome low tables that's game themed. how creative! easy street parking

    Juanisha M.

    Had a great time last night at Press Start for the Yelp. Great place to have a good time with you and friends.

    Cool dude dropping off toys for the little ones stockings!
    Chris L.

    Wow! What a blast! This place has it all. From pinball games to pool, basketball air hockey Pac-Man you name it they got it. Love this place love to eat that they're so welcoming! FULL bar everyone! Bartender was awesome. Made one of the best martinis I've had in a long time. Can't wait to go back with a group of friends and just have fun. Lots of places, sit down and relax and chat with your friends, or if you just wanna go hang out by yourself it's definitely a place to go. Grab your family, but make sure they're not minors!

    Pizza
    Diane C.

    Press start is a amazing fun place with all kinds of different arcade machines all the way from Pac-Man to you name it a lot of fun for everybody. I'm sure it's got a game for all they have a bar. This was a great event yelp event toy drive

    Kevin C.

    Press Start is easily the best pinball arcade in Reno. If you love pinball, this arcade has the best maintained and biggest unique collection of machines that get changed out regularly and always work great. There is also a myriad of old classic arcade games, booths with free NES, Super Nintendo, and Genesis console games as well as your typical air hockey, rod hockey, and basketball shootout. They have an awesome bar with beer happy hours and video games inspired cocktails and are also neighbored with Cluckers with a takeout window built in the entrance if you're hungry. Overall it is a small good old fashioned arcade without ticket games or prizes and great vibes. Only thing I wish is that they were still quarter operated as they recently switched to tokens, but I understand the need for them in this day and age.

    Games
    Ivan S.

    A great pinball set, awesome classic arcade games, and a dope Old School Wrestling bar menu!! Stop buy for a great time and not having to break the bank... excited about the new pizza spot next door

    Pinball Machines
    Alexa K.

    Cool hangout spot to have a good time at a relatively cheap price. There were a lot of game options, from pin ball to air hockey to Pac-Man. I like that there were a lot of options for 2-4 player games to get everyone involved! Can't comment on the staff because I don't think I interacted with or saw a single staff member the whole time we were there (to be fair, we didn't visit the bar room and stayed only in the arcade room). I don't have the traditional gamer perspective, but I think it would be cool if they had other games from child arcades. I'm thinking spider stomp, the jackpot light game, the jump rope game, etc. Those can bring out the little kid in you! Either way, it was a fun time!

    Jessica C.

    First time here was great! Very straight forward, use quarters to play the game. $3 fee to use atm, but can always get change from the chicken place nearby. Great selection of new and retro games! Pinball was my favorite and the chicken place nearby was great/ affordable for the big portions, with a few tables located in the arcade and bar. Will go back!

    Judith G.

    There is no food available but you can order from nearby restaurants and bring your food into Press start, no problem. Cluckers is next door, actually adjacent to Press Start. The bar has specialty drinks available. See menu. The service is great. Felicia, at the bar is professional, proficient and personable. She make a mean drink. Wednesday is draft beer special price day, $5.00!! Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing is excellent! The ambiance is casual and fun full of lights from the pinball machines and colorful decor! John is the manager. He talked with us for a while. So friendly and nice, giving is so much info about the State pinball tournament coming up this weekend! This place is fun!!!!

    David M.

    What a fun experience! There are so many different arcade games, pinball machines, and more to satiate your inner child. My favorite game was the table ones containing classic games like Super Mario Kart. In the back, there's a bar where you can get some drinks to go well with some competitive nights

    Best Pinball Machine Ever
    Nic N.

    Here's why I'm excited to share this review- Press Start has an awesome NA selection of beers and even an NA canned cocktail- a G&T. That's very cool, Press Start Team! Thank you for the consideration and being on the cutting edge.

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    Super fun. Never a dull moment. The bar is a cool touch as well. Love the air hockey and Mrs Pac-Man. Definitely going again

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    Amazing retro arcade with all the classics. There are really fun old games like Pac-Man, street fighter, and a lot of pinball machines.

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    Super fun arcade games pinball - anything you want is here clean and staff very nice got a cold beer and let the gaming begin

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    Ask the Community - Press Start

    Are kids allowed at press start?

    The bar is 21 and over all the time. The arcade is any age until 7pm and then 18+ after 7 pm

    Is Press Start still open?

    Yes. Press start is open allways

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    Review Highlights - Press Start

    “These guys crush it I noticed they are constantly changing out the pinball games and other video arcade games.”

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