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    Spacebar Arcade

    4.1 (99 reviews)
    InexpensiveBars, Arcades

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    What's the vibe?
    Hipster
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Ms. PAC-MAN
    Crystal M.

    I've been to Boise before~ I loved it then and found myself loving it still. This place added on to that as it's an underground bar with a bunch of arcade games. It's not that big but there are a lot of old school games packed in. Bring cash! You'll need to exchange it for tokens. Price is fair with most games only costing one token (25¢). Everybody looked like they were having fun here and the bartenders were cool and willing to exchange your cash for smaller bills.

    A whole row of pinball machines!
    Gabriel T.

    SpaceBar Arcade is a retro gaming paradise! The friendly staff, incredible selection of retro games, and amazing pinball lineup make it a must-visit spot. The neon lighting adds to the ambiance. Five stars for an unforgettable gaming experience!

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    Lori H.

    Had so much fun at this retro bar for a 50th birthday party! We really enjoyed playing all the arcade games from our teenage years and the service was great.

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    Tina P.

    This place has a great vibe, drinks are fairly priced and overall the games are pretty fun. The selection for arcade cabinets is pretty minimal but everything else is great. We were able to win the Spacebar Beanie but not the dildo sadly. We were also told this was the best priced magic cards in all of Boise

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    Katrina C.

    I kind of love this spot. Great selection of pinball games. Free to play consoles. Reasonable drink prices. Hilarious claw machine (3 wins in 3 days). Definitely on my go to spots when I visit.

    Matt R.

    This is such a fun spot! They have several pinball machines, arcade games, game consoles/games, and board games to choose from. A dj was playing great music, and trivia was going on when we arrived. The place was packed, but not too overwhelming. The drink menu consists of beer and cider, wine, and a couple cocktails. This an excellent spot for groups, friends, and couples.

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    11 years ago

    Pretty good selections of older arcade cabinets. Some that i was excited about are michael jackson moonwalker and gauntlet.

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    11 years ago

    One of the finest bars in town! Great beer, great games, great staff!

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    9 years ago

    Went there on a Friday, fun place to hang out and play some classic arcade games. My only complaint is the way to loud club style music.

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    12 years ago

    Friendly bartender. Awesome games. Nice selection of drinks. They have arcade games, pinball machines, board games, and consoles.

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    11 years ago

    Awesome place! Booze and old-school video games / pinball. We went there on a trip through the NW. We had a great time!

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    Ask the Community - Spacebar Arcade

    Does this arcade have a quarter pusher?

    They operate on a token system. They have a "change" machine though, so take singles!!

    Is it wheelchair accessible?

    Is this only 21+, or can 18+ come in too?

    Their website says 21+ only.

    Can we bring our own board games?

    They are really chill here, I think you'd be fine brining your own.

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    Great for cocktails and games, not so much for anything else…read more Food was lackluster at best, and out of all the Dave & Busters I've been to in my life, this one was the emptiest in terms of people. It kind of feels like it's dying if I'm being honest. I don't see this sticking around much longer, sadly.

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