Arcades in Boston worth going out for.

Half of what's interesting is across the river, and I've never understood treating that as a separate city.

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

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Top picks

Dorchester Brewing Beer Garden 2025

Dorchester Brewing Beer Garden 2025

Tue, Sep 22 · 11:30 AM

Dorchester

Brews, bbq & rooftop

Kings Dining & Entertainment | Seaport

Kings Dining & Entertainment | Seaport

Tue, Sep 22 · 6:00 PM

D Street / West Broadway • $$

Retro arcade & bowling bar

Hump Day Trivia

Hump Day Trivia

Wed, Sep 23 · 7:00 PM

Dorchester

Trivia, brews, and bad art

Hump Day Trivia at Dorchester Brewing Company

Hump Day Trivia at Dorchester Brewing Company

Wed, Sep 23 · 7:00 PM

Dorchester

Craft beer, trivia & BBQ

YESTERcades of Somerville

YESTERcades of Somerville

Somerville

Retro arcade & pinball

Roxy's Arcade

Roxy's Arcade

Cambridgeport • $$

Retro games & comfort food

F1 Arcade Boston

F1 Arcade Boston Newcomer

D Street / West Broadway • $$

immersive sim racing venue

Kings Dining & Entertainment

Kings Dining & Entertainment

Back Bay • $$

bowling, games, and dining

Lucky Strike Fenway

Lucky Strike Fenway

West Fens

Bowling & arcade games

Monday Trivia!

Monday Trivia!

Mon, Sep 28 · 7:00 PM

Prospect Hill

Trivia, prizes & bites

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Swingers Back Bay

Swingers Back Bay Newcomer

Back Bay

crazy golf & craft cocktails

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Frequently asked questions

How are these arcades in Boston 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.

Do I need an account?

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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