12 Kid-Friendly Arcades in NYC and Nearby
A trip to the arcade is sure to entertain you and your family for hours. The entire family will be able to have a blast whether you’re playing a driving game or aggressively chasing ghosts in a classic game of Pac-Man!
Eat some themed food, take silly pictures, and enjoy some amusement at one of these kid-friendly arcades located around NYC and near by
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Bowlero Chelsea Piers
60 Chelsea Piers, New York, NY 10011
The arcade is just one of many things to do here! They have popular games like Mario Kart, Jurassic Park, and Pac-Man.
When you’re done with gaming and you’re looking for a new source of entertainment, take the family to one of their bowling lanes or play a lively game of laser tag!
In the Game at American Dream
1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ 07073
Located inside Nickelodeon Universe, In the Game is full of new games, immersive virtual reality experiences, prizes and more. Load up your Play Card and start gaming!
Chinatown Fair Family Fun Center
8 Mott Street, New York, NY 10013
With this arcade’s varying games, everyone in the family will find something to obsess over. They have games ranging from rhythm and dance, Ticket and Novelty, Fighting, Driving, and Shooting.
Whether you make a spontaneous trip with the family for a day or plan a private party for a special occasion, everyone is sure to have a blast! The best part is that they’re open year-round for your convenience.
Chuck E. Cheese
Multiple Locations
Here’s the perfect arcade for the little ones in your family! With an average of 70 games per location, there’s no limit to the amount of fun you can have. Plus, some locations offer Sensory Sensitive Saturdays for kids with autism and other special needs.
Kids N Action
1149 McDonald Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11230
Find a wide range of entertainment to enjoy with the family. This family-friendly environment is clean, safe, and comfortable. They have an indoor playground with tunnels, slides, and tubes to cater to any child’s imagination.
Play unique arcade games like Hopstar, a virtual hopscotch activity, as well as Lane Master and Big Rig, where toddlers can learn to race. Take your chance at winning up to 2500 tickets per play and redeem them for some exciting prizes.
Dave and Buster’s
Multiple Locations
Dave and Buster’s is fun for the whole family. Play arcade games as well as tabletop, air hockey, ping pong, billiards and more. It’s perfect for kids and those who want to feel like they’re kids again.
Land-O-Fun
2955 Coney Island Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11235
All ages are welcome at Land-O-Fun! Your kids can play arcade games, ride in bumper cars or step in toa virtual reality. You can also choose to check out their other attractions like their indoor play area or bowling.
Don’t leave with any empty hands: redeem your tickets for some prizes from their collection of over a thousand different goodies!
Funtopia
6626 Metropolitan Ave, Queens, NY 11379
Time will fly when you step into this arcade. You can guarantee that no one will be bored with over 80 games to choose from, kiddie rides, laser tag, bumper cars, and so much more.
They even have a playground and toddler area that will entertain kids of any age. Stay for the day and stop by their café for some classic food items like pizzas to sandwiches.
Laser Bounce Family Fun Center
80-28 Cooper Ave, Queens, NY 11385
2170 Hempstead Tpk, Levittown, NY 11756
Walk into this arcade and prepare for your jaw to drop. The atmosphere is fun and exciting, getting everyone in the mood for some tickets, games, and food! They have some classic games like Pac-Man, Skeeball, and Basketball!
If you have time to explore some of their other fun attractions, make sure to check out their laser tag, bounce area, and VR. Take home some fun prizes and share the experience with the whole family!
Fun Station USA
3555 Victory Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10314
Open every day, this arcade will have you and the kids excited for some quality family time. You can either go online and reserve your spot with a group, or walk-in, buy tokens, and start gaming. You can get 100 tokens for just $20 or if you’re determined to play every game, you can get 600 tokens for $100!
But the fun doesn’t stop there! They have exciting rides to pick from like bumper cars as well as laser tag, batting cages, and even a basketball court.
Game On Retro Arcade
362 Smith Haven Mall, Lake Grove, NY 11755
200 Tanger Mall Dr, Calverton, NY 11901
Game On is bringing a revival of the arcade to Long Island! Step back in time as you play over 100 games iconic of the 80s and 90s. The best part? A day pass is only $15, meaning you can play to your heart’s content for as long as you want.
Round1 Bowling & Arcade
358 N Broadway Mall, Hicksville, NY 11801
Have all the fun you could ever dream of under one roof. Play all your favorite arcade games, plus some exclusive games imported straight from Japan. Keep the fun going with bowling, billiards, karaoke, ping pong, darts and more.
