Arcadia - Portland, Me

We had a blast! So many gaming options, drink options were fun and delicious. Service was great, the music selection was perfect for the crowd. Truly enjoyed our time!

Awesome business! True patriots.

I live close enough I can just drop in whenever and it's one of my favorite places to go if I just want to get out of the house or meet up with a few people. 21+ and basically an adult arcade with a little of everything and a great atmosphere. Crowd is all ages above 21, but 21-40 is most common from what I see. They check ID before you enter so bring your ID, but don't have to worry about showing it again once inside. They will check bags/purses (similar to a concert where they peek in) and in the summer/bigger nights may stamp you before you go in. They have a coat check as well which is great in the winters and take card or cash. The person checking ID also sells merch and trades tickets won inside for prizes. Only some games give tickets which can be exchanged for things like various dice (DnD), key chains, magnets, dolls and whatever else you may see when you first walk in. Games take quarters with change machines and an ATM inside (and Chase bank next door). Games range from 25 cents for most one turn plays/pinball machines to a couple dollars for things like multiple rounds of "hunting" and DDR (which I believe is newer). There are also some video games set up and tables where people bring in games to play with friends. If yo go in on a Wednesday all Pinball is free all day and some drinks/food is given the "Happy hour" prices for the night. Drinks change seasonally, so there is often something new to try while still having many traditional options. Seasonal drinks include non-alcoholic options as well. They often have events like the Skeeball Tournaments, nights for dancing or quizzes and sounds like they recently added Karaoke. Food is decent bar/pub style foods mostly focused on pizza, specialty hot dogs, cookies/homemade "pop-tarts" and a sundae option. Menu seems to get better with each change and they give you so you can play while you wait for your food, but Portland is very much a foodie town so many, many options walking distance people may prefer. Bathrooms are clean, though with it's share of stickers and "poetry" on the walls for reading material, but lighthearted jokes primarily. It's the kind of place you can go to if you just want to play a few games and be left to do your own thing or have a friendly chat with people and see if they'd like to play a round/join to play a game that can take 8+ people. Staff is friendly and the place is known locally for being queer friendly, anti-ICE and safe to the point most, including young women, feel comfortable heading in alone. Often a place to meet before/during/after events like the Pride Parade when it opens early and is next to the start of the parade.

Wonderful arcade with tons of pinball machines and a few vintage games.

This is a neat place to get a drink and play some pinball or arcades! I’d highly recommend it if you are in town! The staff were great and served well! Funny too, they have a legit quarter machine to get change versus the new upfit card swipe machines. So it makes it more nostalgic as well! Don’t forget the lower level with karaoke and more games including ski ball! The main level has a bunch of pinballs and arcades as well! The food and drink menu are full of options as well! I’d highly recommend going to check this place out! This a great go to for social hang outs and after dinner get togethers!

Pretty fun place!

Cool spot for a drink!

Foods not amazing, but it's not bad. We always go here at least once a month.