Giving this 5 stars just for the price! $16/pp on the weekend. Stay and play as long as you want! Lots of classic games from soooo long ago. What a blast from the past! They have hand sanitizer all over the place which I greatly appreciated! There are chairs and benches and stools so if you get tired, sit and continue to play! Parking can be a bit of a pain. We parked up top off the one way road and there are stairs behind a business next door that is a quick walk to the front of the arcade. There's about 3 parking spots in front of the store on the street. There's selfie ring is so much fun! Good for adults and kids. read more

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We were cruising through Oregon and Washington with our dog in the van. The Pacific Northwest has many establishments that offer pinball with machines that work well. Waterland Arcade is one of them. Certainly not the largest venue and they have quite a mix of video arcade games as well. Everything that I played on worked as expected. Not every arcade can make that claim. What was really cool besides the games were the people who worked there. Friendly, laid-back and willing to answer questions. My wife didn't but sat outside the building at a table and chair with the dog. We were meeting friends for dinner somewhat nearby, so I had a couple of hours to work out some energy. I had originally intended to spend some time in Hillsboro, Oregon at a major arcade but failed to note that they were closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, so I wasn't able to get my fix in. The admission fee is a quite reasonable $16 per person age 14 and over. I am a first responder and appreciated the 10% discount on admission and drinks. Military members, Nurses and Teachers also receive the same discount. They claim to offer over 40 ice cold craft beers and ciders, but I was happy with my Diet Coke. read more

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only the best place on earth! My kids and I had such a fun time, and also really enjoyed the Photo Booth!

Place is awesome!!! #waterlandarcade @qbertwaterlandarcade #buzzybooth. Fun games! People are super nice! read more

Waterland Arcade is a fantastic entertainment destination for all ages. With a wide variety of classic and new arcade games, there's something for everyone to enjoy. The staff is friendly and attentive, and the prices are very reasonable, making it easy to spend an entire afternoon or evening having fun. I highly recommend a visit to Waterland Arcade for anyone looking for a fun and engaging activity in the area. Pro tip: I booked my session using GetOutPass, where I get access to multiple local venues similar to GoCity. Use coupon code: sale1 for an extra $5 discount on top of existing promotions read more

We had a lot of fun here! The kids loved it and it was definitely worth the price. Great spot for a quick, affordable outing. We'll be back! read more

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best arcade in western washington. worth the drive if you're a city slicker like me (seattle). great games, good vibes, unique, original, cool events, and kind owner. i look foreword to coming here to play pinball. i usually end up playing other arcade games and buying merch and trinkets. i dont drink so i appreciate the non alcoholic options available. support this dope business! let's keep it around as long as possible!!!! read more

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Epic experience despite it not being busy- sometimes it's packed so we got lucky! I found some new games (to me), and had fun with the family. Highly recommend you go! Great staff, location & ample food nearby! Great ambiance as well. read more

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Great spot and great deal. Owner is a great guy, the sign out front caught my eye. Nostalgia heaven.

I love how small the arcade is and it seems like a super fun place to come hangout with friends for a couple of hours. It's $15 a person for entry so definitely affordable. Mostly pin ball machines but I'll definitely be back to play some with my friend and also air hockey. I really love their stickers and I may have to start collecting some. Me and my bestfriend only came today to see what it looks like and take some free photos, but we'll definitely come back! #waterlandarcade @qbertwaterlandarcade #buzzybooth read more

Waterland Arcade - Arcades Near Me - Des Moines, Washington

Old school games; Super Mario, Dig Dug, Street Fighter, Pacman, etc. Lots of pin ball machines too. Always has a nice range of music playing, good vibes and adult beverages offered(cans only). Gentleman working there has great energy and customer service. My family makes this stop a part of our family night. Give them a go! #waterlandarcade @qbertwaterlandarcade #buzzybooth read more

Welcoming, fun, and cool with a great music selection highly recommend. #waterlandarcade @qbertwaterlandarcade #buzzybooth

We went here for the first yesterday! Loved it, we have 4 kids ages 7,8,14,15. It was $37 for all of us which was amazing! You pay separately for the pinball machines which is totally fine. They have ciders, beer and a few soda choices. Our kids had a great time. One of my favorite things about this place is you pay a flat fee and it's unlimited gaming. Which makes my life so much easier and more enjoyable because at other arcades my kids are bothering me that the machine took their money, or they need more change! Here I was able to just say GO HAVE FUN! No coins falling everywhere, I don't have to worry about my 7 year putting to much extra money in the games. I mean it was just a great time! Not very big but it's perfect for a late night family outing. I love that they are open until 11pm. They had fun music playing which made the whole experience even better. It reminded me of the days years ago when I would hang with my cousins, laughing, playing, etc. Brings back memories. I'm 36 and I would actually like to have a bday party here LOL. Bring in food, have a few drinks and gaming. They had a lot of my favorite old skool games. I feel adults would appreciate this place more then kids! When my family comes back to visit I'm definitely bringing them here. This is the perfect family gathering place to have a good time! read more

Waterland Arcade - $37 dollars for all 6 of us to have a fun family night!! This is going to be our new favorite spot. - Arcades Near Me - Des Moines, Washington

Great way to spend the weekend and perfect pricing #waterlandarcade @qbertwaterlandarcade #buzzybooth

Great place for a kids' party! We just hosted my son's 6th birthday party here and it was a lot of fun. Unlimited games, great retro vibes and friendly staff. We had a wonderful time and so did our guests. Super easy quick setup and cleanup! read more

So much fun, and Monte rocks! As many games as your heart desires for one flat rate. The coolest

I came across this place on a list of pinball arcades in the area. I've been checking out all of them so I made a special trip to check this one out too. This area is not one I frequent but I found a lot of things I want to come back to the area for, so I am certainly glad I did. However I did not research well ahead of time and missed the sign on the door alerting me this is a pay per entry place. It's reasonably priced at 9$ for the ability to play an unlimited amount of arcade games, but this price did not include pinball, which is what I came here to play. The person behind the counter was nice enough to let us skip the daily fee since we were only intending to play pinball, but not sure if this is normal practice. They do have a cute store area, some inside tables and some outdoor seating as well. There were a few young adults hanging out here talking in the middle of a weekend afternoon and a couple families, but no one else was playing pinball. There were enough pinball games to keep us entertained for an hour or so while we enjoyed a canned beer. The beer selection was pretty good. My partner was annoyed that some of the games had varying price points, but they were mostly 75 cents. read more

Love this place! Highly suggest just purchasing the VIP passes online if you're a family of 3 or more, even if you only plan to attend here one time as it's a way better deal. So far, with our VIP pass my son and I have been 4 times in 1 week, and we simply cant get enough of it. The people that work there are truly kind, and the fact they serve beer is just FTW. Pacman (All versions!) Mario (all the Mario!) Donkey Kong Frogger Racing games More games Big games Small games YAY GAMES! read more

very awesome staff went here with my nieces and nephews on a family night all the games and machines were free! which was awesome, amazing selection of games, and retro style art designs. Sometimes theres a DJ that comes in and plays as well I'll definitely be back to bring my friends and family here. Local arcades like these are rare! read more

This place is great. I go here regularly with my kids and we always have a good time. Lots of fun older games. Pinball for days. Occasional breakdowns on some of the machines, but those ones are usually really old and it's not uncommon in general. They also have a really cool collection of retro movie posters and some random VHS tapes. Stickers and candy for the kids, and beer for the adults. I really dig this place. read more

Waterland Arcade - My little guy reaching for the pedals. - Arcades Near Me - Des Moines, Washington

$15 fee per adult/$13 child is definitely worth a couple hrs of hanging out watching my kids have some fun with their friends.

Favorite pinspot in the greater Seattle area. Small family feel, but has a great lineup that is often refreshed. Great balance of new and classics! Kiddos love the arcade games, and I'm always parked in back with all pins (usually around 20) on free play! Regular pinball and also retro arcade tournaments! Worth the 15-20 min drive from Seattle! read more

What an awesome community arcade! Kent is a cool little city, lots of fun things to do and places to go. One spot I hope no one overlooks is Watertown Arcade. This is an awesome business that is totally unique in the arcade space. Lots of fun games including many of my favorites and nearly 2 dozen pinball machines. They maximize the space by having only the most fun and exciting games to play, including many of 2P and up to 4P games. They also have various snacks and drinks available to purchase, as well as collectibles, action figures, trading cards, fun shirts, and even pieces by local artists for sale! The attendant on duty when I was there was super helpful and seemed genuinely happy to be there. In addition to answering questions from my group, I also saw him constantly going around and sanitizing the machines! It really helps to know that Watertown Arcade takes COVID precautions seriously. I'll definitely be going back. I can't recommend this place enough! read more

Just rented this place for a birthday party. Great staff, good prices on beers. Lots of great local food options nearby to bring in!

Fun games for all. Spent less than $20 in quarters and was able to play all the games I wanted.

We planned a surprise birthday here, it was awesome!! The arcade is very fun, lots of games to play and activities, the kids were busy and having fun the entire time. They could run around and they were safe. The staff here is incredibly friendly and helpful. They were great about cleaning (covid) and there was sanitizer and wipes everywhere. This is the place to have a party or just go and enjoy during the week with your friends. Highly highly recommended!!!! Loved our experience read more

Great place to hang out with kids. My teens have fallen in love with Pinball. Friendly helpful staff

Fun place to hangout.. they have quite a few games including a tabletop game with 40 games on it but then the only one I cared about was Frogger.. some yummy frosty beverages in cans including local craft beers and seltzers.. even karaoke on the night we were there which was Saturday.. other fun games to check out and some cool artwork also. read more

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There were young kids singing karaoke when I arrived and they were having a blast. I got a cold beer and 5$ in quarters and started in on the vintage pinball machines. I really hope this place stays in buisness. It shows the progression from early pinball to Virtual reality games. The most important part, it seemed to have a strong sense of community, a place for kids to go, young and old. I hope the local chamber of commerce recognizes the importance and appreciates this buisness. read more

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This place is very cool !! Great price like an all inclusive arcade !! One price plays everything but pinball!! We went for a bday party brought our own food, drinks , and they have beer you can buy! Totally worth it!! Highly recommend! read more

They want you to sign up like a gym membership. That was the first red flag. They are counting on you paying not to use this place. Then you arrive, and the place is cramped, the music is to loud, the games are basic, and the staff is rude. If your looking for well maintained retro games go to 8-Bit in Renton, if you want cutting edge games check out Round1, if you like pinball I would highly recommend Add-a-ball. If you want to listen to The Fray's How To Save A Life at high volume while playing retro games come here. I could do that at home without the bad vibes or subscription. It's sad because the location and building are great. read more

After driving by this place for what feels like years, I finally went in with a friend last night. Waterland did not disappoint! This is a fantastic bar-cade. Fun design on the inside. Reasonably priced drinks. Great selection of games. And the best part, most of the games are free to play after the $8 cover charge to get in. That's a heck of a deal in my opinion and a main part of the reason I think think this place is so great!!!! read more

Great spot for family fun. Old school arcade for adults, beer and snacks, dog house next door, even play station, wii and Xbox for the younger generation. Love the sandbox beachy feel in the bar. They've only been open a month so they're slowly adding snacks. I like that I can ride my bike to this place, have a beer and just hang. read more

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Great place to do parties! Owner is super personable and great customer service! We did my husbands 50th birthday and everyone had a blast! read more

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Well, it is definitely a cool place....WHEN ITS ACTUALLY OPEN! My favorite game there is the all in one units where you can pick from hundreds of classic games including all the Double Dragons, Golden Axe, Street Fighter series, etc etc. The issue here is that this place never seems to be open when it is supposed to be! I just went over there today during business hours and it was closed. I know that the guy who runs the hot dog place next door also runs the arcade. So I went over there and asked the girl behind the counter. She has never really been that helpful. She usually gives me a vapid stare and tells me something like, "well, if the guy is not there then it isn't open, I guess." The kicker here is that I have had a conversation with actual owner earlier in May. He told me that they were extending their hours there after their "'Grand Opening" that month. I went to this Grand Opening and it turned out to be a private party for a kid's birthday. The place was actually open but my wife and I were not allowed inside. It's just kind of sad, really. This place is really cool, but this is not how you run a business and keep - let alone attract - customers. read more

Fun for the whole family! A pretty good value especially if you purchase the Groupon.

4 out of 5 only because I know it isn't finished, yet. I walked into Waterland Arcade and no one was inside. A few seconds later, a guy walks in and steps behind the bar to help me. I notice no one's inside and it looks like pretty new. Rob, the guy who walked in told me that he works not only in the arcade but ALSO in the Hot Dog joint next door! The dude works both buildings. If you want a beer, give him a break and walk over to the Hot Dog joint, otherwise you might be waiting a bit. They COULD use a sign to tell people where to find help, if needed (aka, the Hot Dog joint). As for what Waterland Arcade can offer, quite a bit, actually! Don't expect Dave's and Buster's or anything but this arcade has a modest amount of arcade machines with a whole slew of retro games on them (ie. Mortal Kombat, NBA Jam). There's a bar for those that drink and even an area in the back with couches for those that play the Playstation, Xbox, and/or Wii. I'd like to see what this place looks like after it gains traction and is maybe remodeled! For now, take advantage of how few people know about this place - it's like having a whole arcade to yourself! read more

One of my new favorite local spots. The GM is so friendly and his service was impeccable. The music choice was on par with my vibes personally and it seemed the rest of the guests were happy as I saw dancing. Great beer selection and great games. Not to mention the decor made me feel at home. Highly recommended. read more

Super fun place for kids and guardians. $1 sodas and affordable beer are nice additions to healthy pinball and video game options. Foosball, air hockey, VR, skeeball and basketball, too. DJ shows and karaoke are cool, if you're into that sort of thing. I've been to Waterland Arcade many times, everything good. read more

This place is sweet, they have old games and new. Perfect for any age! Cheap and fun greay for kids. This place puts dave and busters to shame. Variety of games from pinball to mario on wii, xbox, you name it! Can't wait to come back and play some more! read more

Waterland Arcade - Arcades Near Me - Des Moines, Washington