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Arcades in Iowa

51 of the 481 paintball fields and family entertainment venues we track in Iowa are arcades and game rooms. Full listings for every city are on the Iowa page.

51venues
33cities
481venues statewide

Venues range from retro pinball halls charging hourly flat rates to modern ticket-redemption game rooms that rely on reloadable play cards. Choosing the right spot depends on whether you want classic cabinets, modern multiplayer simulators, or a full family entertainment center with food and bowling. Checking a map pin will not tell you the payment structure, game selection, or age policies during late-night hours.

Iowa City 4

  1. Double Tap

    121 E College St, Iowa City, IA 52240-4002

    Call Website All Iowa City

  2. Lost Quarter Arcade

    115 S Linn St, Iowa City, IA 52240-1803

    Call Website All Iowa City

  3. SpareMe Bowl & Arcade Iowa City

    404 E College St Unit 101, Iowa City, IA 52240

    Call All Iowa City

  4. Forbidden Planet

    111 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240

    Call All Iowa City

Sioux City 4

  1. Tilt Studio

    4400 Sergeant Rd, Sioux City, IA 51106-4711

    Call Website All Sioux City

  2. The Warp Zone Bar & Arcade

    611 5th St, Sioux City, IA 51101

    Website All Sioux City

  3. Gibbys arcade

    4400 Sergeant Rd, Sioux City, IA 51106-4711

    Call All Sioux City

  4. Play All Day

    3243 Gordon Dr, Sioux City, IA 51105

    Call All Sioux City

Ames 3

  1. Inside Golf and Games

    2801 Grand Ave, Ames, IA 50010-4624

    Call Website All Ames

  2. Perfect Games

    1320 Dickinson Ave, Ames, IA 50014

    Call Website All Ames

  3. Time Out

    120 Kellogg Ave, Ames, IA 50010

    Call Website All Ames

Cedar Falls 3

  1. Chuck E. Cheese

    5911 University Ave Ste. 100, Cedar Falls, IA 50613

    Call Website All Cedar Falls

  2. Grid Lounge Sim Racing

    100 E 2nd St Ste 103, Cedar Falls, IA 50613

    Call Website All Cedar Falls

  3. Hick's Place On The Go

    6658 Pashby Rd, Cedar Falls, IA 50613-9114

    Call All Cedar Falls

Cedar Rapids 3

  1. Spare Time Cedar Rapids

    4601 1st Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

    Gear rentalsParties & groups
    Call Website All Cedar Rapids

  2. Chuck E. Cheese's

    170 Collins Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

    Parties & groups
    Call Website All Cedar Rapids

  3. Play Station

    200 Collins Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

    Call Website All Cedar Rapids

West Des Moines 3

  1. Chuck E. Cheese's

    1431 22nd St, West Des Moines, IA 50266

    Call Website All West Des Moines

  2. The Operating Room

    5515 Mills Civic Pkwy #130, West Des Moines, IA 50266

    Call Website All West Des Moines

  3. Tokens

    313 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265

    Call All West Des Moines

Clive 2

  1. RezBlue Virtual Reality Arena

    8803 University Ave, Clive, IA 50325

    Call Website All Clive

  2. Des Moines Gaming Club

    8803 University Ave Ste 20a, Clive, IA 50325

    Call Website All Clive

Davenport 2

  1. Monkey Joe's

    3885 Elmore Ave., Suite A, Davenport, IA 52807

    Call Website All Davenport

  2. PixelJoy Arcade

    320 W Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA 52806

    Call All Davenport

Des Moines 2

  1. Monsterama Arcade and Pizzeria

    3108 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315

    Call Website All Des Moines

  2. All Play

    615 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309

    Call Website All Des Moines

Dubuque 2

  1. Arcade Masters Amusement Company

    333 E 10th St, Dubuque, IA 52001-7620

    Call All Dubuque

  2. VRcade

    3220 Dodge St Ste. 103, Dubuque, IA 52003

    Call All Dubuque

Bettendorf 1

  1. Pizza Ranch

    880 Lincoln Rd, Bettendorf, IA 52722

    Call Website All Bettendorf

Boone 1

  1. Pizza Ranch FunZone Arcade

    1703 S Story St, Boone, IA 50036

    Call Website

Centerville 1

  1. Game On, LLC

    605 E Green St, Centerville, IA 52544

    Call Website All Centerville

Coralville 1

  1. PixelJoy Arcades

    1451 Coral Ridge Ave, Coralville, IA 52241-2800

    Call All Coralville

Creston 1

  1. Family Fun Center

    301 N Cherry St, Creston, IA 50801

    All Creston

Decorah 1

  1. King Pin Entertainment Center

    400 Heivly St, Decorah, IA 52101

    Call Website All Decorah

Grimes 1

  1. The Old School Pinball and Arcade

    209 SE Main St, Grimes, IA 50111

    Call Website All Grimes

Hampton 1

  1. Game On Indoor Golf

    1597 170th St, Hampton, IA 50441

    Call Website

Jewell 1

  1. Ten Pin Alley & Vintage Arcade

    712 Main St, Jewell, IA 50130

    Call

Manchester 1

  1. Demmer Architecture

    17040 185th St, Manchester, IA 52057

    Call All Manchester

Maquoketa 1

  1. Game On

    111 N Main St, Maquoketa, IA 52060

    Call All Maquoketa

Marion 1

  1. Super Marion Arcade

    371 7th Ave, Marion, IA 52302

    Call Website All Marion

Marshalltown 1

  1. Andy's Arcade Sales

    412 S 1st St, Marshalltown, IA 50158-2804

    Call All Marshalltown

Mason City 1

  1. Monster Classic Game Room

    Mason City, IA

    All Mason City

Oelwein 1

  1. Virtual Reality Studios Oelwein: Play Games and More

    1709 Frederick Ave S, Oelwein, IA 50662-3106

    Call Website All Oelwein

Oskaloosa 1

  1. Oskaloosa's Old School Pinball and Arcade

    200 High Ave W, Oskaloosa, IA 52577

    Call Website All Oskaloosa

Ottumwa 1

  1. Ottumwa's Old School Pinball and Arcade

    1100 N Quincy Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501

    Call Website All Ottumwa

Pella 1

  1. The Queue eSports Arena

    418 E Oskaloosa St, Pella, IA 50219

    Call Website All Pella

Sheffield 1

  1. Flounder’s Fatal Forest

    1958 255th St, Sheffield, IA 50475-8107

Shenandoah 1

  1. The Millcade

    818 W Sheridan Ave, Shenandoah, IA 51601-1645

    All Shenandoah

Waterloo 1

  1. Pedal Time LLC

    Waterloo, IA

    All Waterloo

Waukee 1

  1. The Operating Room - Pinball Bar Arcade

    200 NE Westgate Dr, Waukee, IA 50263

    Call Website All Waukee

West Burlington 1

  1. Game Room

    628 S Gear Ave, West Burlington, IA 52655

Check play card rules. Read how prize points expire and whether card balances can be split or carried over to future visits.

Also in Iowa

Good to know

How do arcades typically charge for gameplay?

Most modern venues use reloadable play cards or wristbands loaded with credits, while retro arcades often charge a flat hourly or daily entry fee for free-play cabinets. Dedicated pinball clubs or older venues may still operate on quarters or tokens. Expect prize-redemption games to cost more per play than standard video games.

Are arcades suitable for all age groups?

During daytime hours, almost all arcades cater to kids, teenagers, and families. However, some venues transition to 21-and-over policies in the late evening, especially those with full bars or kitchen service. It is best to check venue rules if you plan an evening outing with minors.

Do I need to make reservations in advance?

Walk-ins are standard for individual play, but group bookings or party room rentals usually require advanced deposits. If you are visiting a popular family entertainment venue on a weekend, booking party packages ahead of time secures designated seating and included game cards.

Does paintball hurt?

Paintball impact feels like a firm flick or rubber band snap, which may leave a minor bruise. Wearing layers, chest protectors, and gloves significantly reduces the sting. You can find gear tips and field safety rules on PaintballAtlas.

What to wear for paintball?

Wear long-sleeved shirts, heavy pants like jeans or cargo pants, and sturdy closed-toe shoes or boots. Choose clothes you do not mind getting dirty, along with padded gloves and a neck protector for safety. For detailed outfit guides and field requirements, check PaintballAtlas.