We took our family here on Christmas Day and were pleasantly surprised that they were open. It…read moreended up being a great way to spend part of the holiday together. The staff was very kind and welcoming, which made the experience even better. We bought our tickets through Groupon and saved some money, which was a nice bonus. There was plenty to do and something for all of the kids, no matter their age from games to laser tag and mini golf. Overall, it was a fun and stress free outing for the whole family and a great option when you are looking for activities everyone can enjoy.

Nice lil Spot to take the kids. They played lazer tag, went through a lazer maze, and played mini…read moregolf.

$15 per person for unlimited play. An awesome price point for the amount of games and experiences…read moreyou can have here. Fair pricing on snacks and drinks as well. We had a great time here and if we are back in the area we will be back.

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

I'm not a barcade regular, but it always tends to be something that my husband and I do on…read morevacation. I found there was a good selection of games that even I enjoyed! We did get a couple drinks and the bartender was MIA for a while so it took probably 10 minutes, but other than that we had a great time!

Our group of seven went to I/O Arcade Wednesday night after dinner. I've been to I/O a few times…read moreand I always enjoy it. It's a fairly large building with multiple spaces including the bar area, a table area and multiple game areas. They've got the classic arcade games I love like Ms. Pacman, Burger Time, and Dig Dug as well as a bunch of pinball machines and even skeet ball. The video games are only a quarter. Drinks are very reasonable and there are many beers and cocktails to choose from. This is a fun place to kick back and relax with friends and play some of your old favorites.

A Wonderful Experience I threw a surprise party for my…read morepartner for his 60th birthday here at Aftershock. They were super laid back and flexible on how i wanted everything to happen, it was glorious! The room rate was REALLY reasonable and they have games for everyone....we had ages 2 to 72 at the party and there were games for all. We had it catered by a local sandwich shop and they allowed the caterer in early to set up. They DO make pizzas, but for a larger group, i would think it would be difficult, so we went with sandwiches and it was perfect. I had an open tab at the bar with a limit and Steve (our super bartender) kept me up to date on where we were, in case i wanted to close out OR keep it open for longer. That was wonderful. We could just enjoy and not worry that i would turn around and be over by hundreds of dollars. Thanks Steve! All in all, it was such a fun experience for all and it was a really easy party to plan/execute thanks to the really relaxed and open nature of the Aftershock folks. Great place and thank you so much!

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!

A fun extra for my kids to play around with while staying at Great Wolf Lodge. It gives the kids a…read morebreak from the water park but still gives them something engaging to do while burning off some energy. 4 levels of climbing stairs and netting and then sliding down multi-story slides really tired the kiddos out. Some tips and tricks: I got some Magiquest wands second hand for a fraction of the price and they worked just fine with the this game. We just paid to activate the game and jumped right in. You can also pick up where you left off so play at your own pace. We spent about 5 hours to get though everything, so worth the admission price. Fun and unique experience!

Cool experience for my 8 year old son. He loved using his wand to find all of the treasures…read morethroughout. It was a little expensive, but it was included in our Wild Pass for Great Wolf Lodge. I'm not sure I would have paid the $40 per kid had it not been included. I didn't like the fact that you had to give your kid's name and birthday to access their wand. But they assured us it's only used for the game and not solicitation. However they will be in the system for any future games and won't have to start at the beginning again. This place is semi wheelchair accessible. There are 4 levels but the elevator only takes you to level 2. Most items are on level 1 & 2. The forest is on level 3 and there are a few items that have to be found on that level. I believe level 4 is slides and ropes to play on etc. Oh and 3 hours in we asked how long this should take.... they told us 3-6 hours! Only 2 more adventures left. Time to defeat the dragon!

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.

Worst burger ever! I ordered the Dave Double Cheeseburger. According to the menu description and…read morephoto it's two smashed burger patties with two pieces of cheese. What I received was a thick, fatty nasty single patty that wasn't smashed. It was low quality meat. I've had frozen bubba burgers from the grocery store that tasted better than this. I ate less than half of it. The only reason I didn't leave a 1-star score is because our waitress was great and was working hard.

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.

Love this place, a definite need for gamers in Madison! One part LAN computer gaming, one part…read moreopen tables for collectible card and board games, TV video game lounges, and most importantly a bar. It's rare these days to see such variety in one spot, and their prices for both drinks and rentals are completely reasonable. My friends and I hung out for hours and got great service from the staff and had an overall fantastic time. This is the hidden gem that needs to be less hidden, highly recommend a visit. They have Magic the Gathering casual commander games on Thursdays, a discord, VR simulators, and excellent long hours. Finca and JDs are next door too for some delicious food to sustain the long sessions in addition to snacks onsite. Grab a few friends and definitely check them out! 10/10

I had the opportunity to be a regular and go to isthmian 2-3 times a week during my temporary stay…read morein Wisconsin for an internship and Isthmian and its employees made me feel so at home! The feel of the place was so nice and the low lights made the gaming experience even more immersive! I really appreciate the employees who knew me by name and were there whenever i had a gaming itch! I would definitely recommend this place and would absolutely go back if I was still in the city!