Arcades in Ann Arbor worth going out for.

The calendar here lives and dies by the university term, and I plan around it the way everyone else does.

I keep track of arcades in Ann Arbor and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Pinball Pete's

Pinball Pete's

Burns Park

Old-school arcade games

Computer and Video Game Archive

Computer and Video Game Archive

Burns Park

Playable gaming history

Night Strike

Night Strike

Sun, Oct 4 · 6:00 PM

Burns Park

Glow bowling & arcade

Necto

Necto

Old Fourth Ward

Queer dance institution

Trendy
Revel & Roll

Revel & Roll

Burns Park

Modern entertainment complex

Toddler Time at Launch Trampoline

Toddler Time at Launch Trampoline

Sat, Oct 17 · 9:00 AM

Cranbrook

Little kids bounce free

One time only
Regents Field

Regents Field

Old Fourth Ward • $$

Sports, games & pub grub

Not everyone knows about these

Whirly Ball

Whirly Ball

Bryant Pattengill East

Bumper car team sport

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Frequently asked questions

How are these arcades in Ann Arbor chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

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No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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