Did you know that when it comes to exciting gaming adventures, Calgary is a city that doesn’t disappoint?
Introducing the top arcade places in Calgary, you can engage in a different bonding experience with your friends or family by checking out who’s the best at Pacman or Street Fighter! Play just for kicks or quench your thirst for some friendly competition at a few local spots below!
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1. VRCORE
Website: https://www.vrcore.ca
Address: 9737 Macleod Trail Unit 200, Calgary, AB T2J 0P6, Canada
Contact details: +1 587-288-1762
Operating hours:
- Monday to Thursday – 1:30 PM to 8 PM
- Friday to Saturday – 11 AM to 8 PM
- Sunday – 11 AM to 7 PM
With the help of modern technology, arcade games have come so far. VRCORE provides an exciting and new experience that takes arcade games into new heights through virtual reality.
You’ll be able to feel like you’re inside the game and yes – it’s totally safe unlike Jumanji!
We found that the best thing about VRCORE is that they’re constantly updating their gaming library, so they always have new games in store for their customers. To check out their complete selections, check out their website.
2. The REC Room
Website: https://www.therecroom.com/
Address: 1180-901 64 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T2E 7P4, Canada
Contact details: +1 587-535-6077
Operating hours:
- Monday to Thursday, Sunday – 11 AM to 11 PM
- Friday – 11 AM to 1 AM
- Saturday – 10 AM to 1 AM
The REC Room is your one-stop shop for a fun night out. They have a restaurant, climbing wall, pool tables, and video games.
If you’re a fan of arcade classics, they have a lot of those here. We definitely recommend bringing a friend and challenging them to a racing game!
Additionally, they also have live music performances to make nights even more exciting.
3. Zero Latency OnTilt
Website: https://www.zlontilt.ca
Address: 6940 Fisher Rd SE, Calgary, AB T2H 0W3, Canada
Contact details: +1 403-253-8566
Operating hours:
- Monday & Tuesday – 4 PM to 10 PM
- Wednesday to Thursday, Sunday – 12 PM to 10 PM
- Friday & Saturday – 12 PM to 12 AM
Another VR arcade game option is the Zero Latency OnTilt.
As of the moment, you can choose from the 3 games they have available – Solar Raiders, Outbreak Origins, and Zombie Survival. They take 15 minutes, 30 minutes, and 45 minutes to play respectively.
The best thing about playing at their store is that you can move around their space – which is pretty sizable at 2,000 square feet wide.
By the way, it’s recommended to come in groups with 2 to 8 people due to the games’ requirements.
4. Revival Brewcade
Website: http://www.drinkrevivalbeer.com
Address: 1217B 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0S9, Canada
Contact details: +1 587-893-2337
Operating hours: Monday to Thursday – 3 PM to 11 PM
This store combines the best of both worlds – brews and arcade, thus the quirky name Revival Brewcade.
They have a lot of classic games that would conjure a sense of nostalgia especially for 80s and 90s babies. They have Street Fighter and Pac-Man and a hefty collection of pinball machines. Some would say that they have the best arcade games in the city.
Aside from brews and arcade, they also host fun events like Street Fighter tournaments, pinball matches, stand up comedy shows, and more.
5. Vmersion
Website: https://vmersion.ca
Address: 1221 73 Ave SE Suite 200, Calgary, AB T2H 2X1, Canada
Contact details: +1 403-988-0324
Operating hours:
- Monday & Tuesday – closed
- Wednesday to Friday – 12:30 PM to 7 PM
- Saturday – 11 AM to 7 PM
- Sunday – 11 AM to 4 PM
For more virtual reality fun, try hitting this local spot – Vmersion.
There’s a variety of things you can do here to elevate your arcade game experience. You can play Tetris, but instead of getting the pieces to fit using a controller, you walk to the bricks themselves.
Additionally, they also have fighting games where you move your own body, compete in a race while riding a cool sports car, and so much more.
By the way, they recommend that one has to be at least 10 to be able to play their games due to weight and height requirements for the controls and equipment.
6. Treehouse Playground
Website: http://treehouseplay.com/calgarysouth/
Address: 240 Midpark Way SE #13, Calgary, AB T2X 1N4, Canada
Contact details: +1 587-356-2822
Operating hours: Monday to Sunday – 9 AM to 9 PM
The Treehouse Playground takes kids’ playtime into a new level. Here, they get to enjoy a wide array of activities inside the 13,000 square feet space.
A few of the exciting things they can play with here are the 20 ft slides, ball pit, racing zone, cannon ball, and of course, the establishment also has its very own arcade room.
7. Loco Lou’s 2.0 Arcade Bar & Grill
Website: https://locolous.ca/Home/
Address: 1324 16 Ave NW, Calgary, AB T2M 0L1, Canada
Contact details: +1 403-284-3366
Operating hours:
- Monday & Tuesday, Sunday – 10:30 AM to 11 PM
- Wednesday – 10:30 AM to 12 AM
- Thursday – 10:30 AM to 1 AM
- Friday & Saturday – 10:30 AM to 2 AM
Loco Lou’s is an unassuming local hangout place where one can enjoy delicious dishes and top it off with some tasty brews.
There are TVs in the establishment, which is perfect if you’re looking for a spot to watch the latest sports games. You can also play a game of pool with some friendly locals and of course, try out their arcade games.
A few examples of the games they have available are Alien, Halo, Street Fighter, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. All pretty fun stuff!
8. PinBar
Website: https://pinbaryyc.com
Address: 501 17 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2S 0A9, Canada
Contact details: +1 403-930-8175
Operating hours:
- Monday to Friday – 5 PM to 2 AM
- Saturday & Sunday – 12 PM to 2 AM
If you need a new spot for the whole gang, you might want to check out PinBar. Open until late night, you can enjoy a slice of their mouth watering pizzas, drink a tasty cocktail, all while playing nice arcade or pinball games.
They have a dizzying collection that can make you stay until closing. A few games they have available are Batman, AC/DC, Metallica, Can Crusher, and so much more!
9. Greta Bar
Website: https://www.gretabar.com/locations/calgary
Address: 213 10 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0A4, Canada
Contact details: +1 403-984-6405
Operating hours:
- Monday – closed
- Tuesday to Sunday – 3 PM to 2 AM
The Greta Bar offers a lively atmosphere perfect for those looking for a taste of the local nightlife. Their collection of arcade games are something you don’t usually see in Calgary.
They have Dig Dug, Jurassic Park, Galaga, Donkey Kong, NBA Jam and a lot of arcade games staples.
Aside from their thrilling games, we also urge you to try their food items, most especially the Caribbean Shrimp Tacos. The pineapple and rum salsa they drizzled on these bad boys were a surprising, yet delightful addition.
10. Boogie’s Burgers
Website: https://boogiesburgers.com
Address: 2129 33 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2T 1Z7, Canada
Contact details: +1 403-454-2902
Operating hours:
- Monday to Saturday- 11 AM to 9 PM
- Sunday – 12 PM to 9 PM
Boogie’s Burger is a popular local joint that has been around for decades. They’re known for their The BoogMak burger. However, the Fay’s Burger continues to be our top favorite.
The latter is made with mushroom, crispy bacon, creamy mushroom sauce, onions, tomatoes, lettuce, with a single patty. Definitely worth trying!
Anyway, this place is an ideal hangout spot for a lot of people here on our team because of the arcade games. Though they don’t have a wide variety of games available, they have some really good ones like Street Fighter, Ms. Pac-Man, and Galaga.
By the way, they hold a Ms. Pac-Man tournament every late February, which you might feel inclined to join. Aside from bragging rights, the winner will win an exciting prize of free burgers for the entire year. We’re already training for the tournament as we speak!
11. YYC Bowling & Entertainment
Website: https://yycbowling.ca/arcade-pinball/
Address: 1130 42 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 1Z4, Canada
Contact details: +1 587-356-7777
Operating hours:
- Monday to Thursday – 12 PM to 11 PM
- Friday & Saturday – 12 PM to 12 AM
- Sunday – 12 PM to 10 PM
YYC Bowling & Entertainment has an assortment of exciting activities perfect for either the entire family or the whole friend group!
Aside from bowling, one can also enjoy a game of mini golf, billiards, and of course, arcade. They’ve recently updated their arcade section so customers can now enjoy more than 25 games like Space Invader and Full Tilt.
You can even win some exciting prizes, so watch out for those!
12. The Banquet
Website: https://thebanquetbar.com/
Address: 3953 University Ave NW #220, Calgary, AB T3B 6K3, Canada
Contact details: +1 587-943-4726
Operating hours:
- Monday to Thursday – 11 AM to 1 AM
- Friday to Sunday – 11 AM to 2 AM
The Banquet is a charming dive bar known for its exciting collection of entertainment. In fact, this is one of the few places in the city where people flock to just for the games.
They have bowling, ping pong, beers & darts, and arcade games like Skee Ball, Golden Tee, and Big Buck. We also recommend trying out their Spin to Win, which gives you a chance to earn exciting prices!
13. Monster Mini Golf Calgary
Website: https://monsterminigolf.com/calgary/
Address: 2020 32 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T2E 9A7, Canada
Contact details: +1 587-354-0244
Operating hours:
- Monday to Thursday – 12 PM to 10 PM
- Friday – 12 PM to 11 PM
- Saturday – 10 AM to 11 PM
- Sunday – 10 AM to 9 PM
Ending this list is another one of our favorites – Monster Mini Golf!
They offer quite an enormous collection of arcade games that you’ll catch yourself playing for hours. We say this based on experience!
They have arcade games especially for children like Jurassic Park, Big Bass Wheel, and Down-a-Clown. They also have a few appropriate for all ages such as Glow Air Hockey, Basketball Hoops, and Skee Ball.
