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.
Columbus 25
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Racing Line
235 N 4th St, Columbus, OH 43215
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Dave & Buster's
1554 Polaris Pkwy #206, Columbus, OH 43240
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Chuck E. Cheese
3886 Morse Rd, Columbus, OH 43219
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Pins Mechanical Co.
141 N 4th St, Columbus, OH 43215
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Game Arena
1556 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201
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Old North Arcade Bar
2591 N High St, Columbus, OH 43202
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Star Lanes Polaris
8655 Lyra Dr, Columbus, OH 43240
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Scene75 Entertainment Center - Columbus
5033 Tuttle Crossing Blvd, Columbus, OH 43016-1533
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Pins Mechanical Co.
4117 Worth Ave, Columbus, OH 43219
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KDB
157 Easton Town Ctr, Columbus, OH 43219
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Ravenstone Games
1677 Karl Ct, Columbus, OH 43229
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Sterling Fundways-Rides and Games
112 Cullman Rd, Columbus, OH 43207
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Hard Knocks
100 Dillmont Dr, Columbus, OH 43235-6424
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Akiba Arcade
2702 Eastland Mall, Columbus, OH 43232-4901
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Galaxy Games & Golf
3700 Interchange Rd, Columbus, OH 43204-4131
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Stop N Stay
3156 S Hamilton Rd, Columbus, OH 43232-5657
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The Dojo Arcade
1362 E 5th Ave, Columbus, OH 43219-2412
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Killer Queen Flavortown Llc
130 Hutchinson Ave, Columbus, OH 43235-6490
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Just Play Games, Llc.
1443 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201-2402
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Ohio Multicade
1985 Zettler Center Dr, Columbus, OH 43223-6265
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Old North Arcade
1725 Marshlyn Ct, Columbus, OH 43220-3178
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Matrix Training Center
5505 Chantry Dr, Columbus, OH 43232-4768
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Galaxy 2474
2474 N 4th St, Columbus, OH 43202-2743
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Old Dead Tree
2044 Britains Ln, Columbus, OH 43224-5612
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Loserville
2167 Balais Ct, Columbus, OH 43123-1394
Cincinnati 12
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Wondercade Cincy
3143 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45211
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Arcade Legacy: Bar Edition
3929 Spring Grove Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45223
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16-Bit Bar+Arcade
1124 Main St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
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Chuck E. Cheese
4394 Eastgate Square Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45245-1582
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Chuck E. Cheese
1429 E Kemper Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45246-3905
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Pins Mechanical Co.
1124 Main St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
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CD/Game Exchange
4600 Smith Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45212
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Timewarp Arcade
4601 Eastgate Blvd, Cincinnati, OH 45245-1207
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Play N-1 Games
114 Wellington Pl, Cincinnati, OH 45219-1736
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Omni Funplex
12171 Omniplex Ct, Cincinnati, OH 45240-1282
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Valleybingo At Lakerid
7210 Pippin Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45239-4607
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Inertia Pinball
7480 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45255-4102
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Bill's Crib
2515 Jay Ave #B2, Cleveland, OH 44113
Friday 5-9pm and Saturday 12-9pm
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Pins Mechanical Company
1880 W 25th St, Cleveland, OH 44113
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16-Bit Bar+Arcade
1880 W 25th St, Cleveland, OH 44113
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Superelectric Pinball Parlor
6500 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102
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Pins Mechanical Co.
1880 W 25th St, Cleveland, OH 44113
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Bethesda Pinball
16209 Telfair ave , Cleveland, OH 44128
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Franklin Arcade
4719 Franklin Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44102-3431
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Mediahead
4824 Memphis Ave, Cleveland, OH 44144
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Aladdin's Lobby
701 Jefferson Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113-4636
Toledo 9
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Chuck E. Cheese
5077 Monroe St, Toledo, OH 43623
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Toledo Pinball Company
4311 Heatherdowns Blvd, Toledo, OH 43614-3102
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Dave & Buster's
5001 Monroe Street, Toledo, OH 43623
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Champion Amusements
4037 Lancelot Rd, Toledo, OH 43623
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Incredibowl Entertainment Toledo
5255 Heatherdowns Blvd, Toledo, OH 43614
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Playzone Toledo
130 New Towne Square Dr, Toledo, OH 43612-4618
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Nickelworld
2545 S Reynolds Rd, Toledo, OH 43614
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The Basement
4311 Heatherdowns Blvd, Toledo, OH 43614
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Belles & Chimes Toledo
4311 Heatherdowns Blvd, Toledo, OH 43614-3102
Akron 6
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Riley Bros Gaming
839 E Market St Ste 124, Akron, OH 44305
MON - FRI 4:00 PM- 7:00 PM
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New Territory Gaming
526 S Main St #607a, Akron, OH 44311
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Quarter Up Bar Arcade
1446 N Portage Path, Akron, OH 44313-5161
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BACK to the Arcade
503 Portage Lakes Dr, Akron, OH 44319-2269
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Texas High Roller
669 Ridge St., Akron, OH, Akron, OH 44343
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Somewhere in Akron
Akron, OH
Dayton 6
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Pins Mechanical Co.
416 E 1st St, Dayton, OH 45402
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DK Effect
1600 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45403
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Scene75 Entertainment Center
6196 Poe Ave, Dayton, OH 45414-2630
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The Magic Castle
4990 Wilmington Pike, Dayton, OH 45440
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Dayton Arcades and More
1712 Springfield St, Dayton, OH 45403
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Hole in the Wall
423 E 5th St, Dayton, OH 45402-2911
Marion 5
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Blue Fusion
12 The Woods, Marion, OH 43302
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Cooper's Arcade
195 Barks Rd W, Marion, OH 43302
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The Winners Lounge
1295 Mt Vernon Ave, Marion, OH 43302-5624
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Lucky 7's
450 Jefferson St, Marion, OH 43302-2766
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Game zone
1471 Marion-Waldo Rd, Marion, OH 43302
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Refuge Gaming
1480 Pearl Rd Ste 6, Brunswick, OH 44212
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Scene75 Entertainment Center
3688 Center Rd, Brunswick, OH 44212
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Gamer's Lair
1785 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH 44212
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Top Level Gaming
1327 N Carpenter Rd, Brunswick, OH 44212
Dublin 4
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16-Bit Bar+Arcade
6564 Riverside Dr, Dublin, OH 43017
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Chuck E. Cheese
2711 Martin Rd, Dublin, OH 43017-2095
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Pins Mechanical Co.
6558 Riverside Dr, Dublin, OH 43017
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Round Table Games
6185 Shamrock Ct B, Dublin, OH 43016
Mentor 4
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Round1 Mentor
7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH 44060-5520
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Chuck E. Cheese
8000 Plaza Blvd J, Mentor, OH 44060
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Nostalgia Lounge
8484 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH 44060
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Escape Pod
7522 Tyler Blvd # A, Mentor, OH 44060
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Level Up Pinball Bar
3253 Seajay Dr, Beavercreek, OH 45430
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Xd Max
2727 Fairfield Commons Blvd Spc E185, Beavercreek, OH 45431-5746
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Round1 Fairfield Commons
2727 Fairfield Commons Blvd, Beavercreek, OH 45431
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Chuck E. Cheese
521 Boardman Poland Rd, Boardman Twp, OH 44512
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Fun -N- Games Rewind
6989 Market St, Boardman Twp, OH 44512-4506
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Planet X Adventures
7401 Market St, Boardman Twp, OH 44512-5600
Geneva 3
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Game On! Arcade & Sports Pub
5483 Lake Rd E, Geneva, OH 44041
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Fascination GOTL
5472 Lake Rd, Geneva, OH 44041-9425
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Vegas On The Lake
5496 Lake Rd E, Geneva, OH 44041-9452
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Full Blast Arcade & Amusements
34877 Lorain Rd, North Ridgeville, OH 44039-4448
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North Coast Custom Arcades
34601 Mills Rd Ste B, North Ridgeville, OH 44039-1847
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Full Blast Arcade & Amusements
33101 Center Ridge Rd, North Ridgeville, OH 44039-2566
Parma 3
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Chuck E. Cheese
7601 W Ridgewood Dr, Parma, OH 44129
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Jojo Spinners
5773 Chevrolet Blvd, Parma, OH 44130-1414
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Vr Rage
10239 Brookpark Rd, Parma, OH 44130-1107
Sandusky 3
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Tilt Studio
4314 Milan Rd, Sandusky, OH 44870-5897
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Gamer's Grotto Arcade
2001 Cleveland Rd W, Sandusky, OH 44870
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Kalahari Arcade
7000 Kalahari Dr, Sandusky, OH 44870-8628
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Game On Arcade
527 W Tuscarawas Ave, Barberton, OH 44203
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TimberBeast Axe Throwing and Arcade
579 W Tuscarawas Ave, Barberton, OH 44203
Canton 2
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Finney's Arcade & Parlor
417 Market Ave N, Canton, OH 44702
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Angeli's Stark Novelty Co
5229 Beechgrove Ave NE, Canton, OH 44705
Defiance 2
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The Crick Entertainment Center
211 Carpenter Rd, Defiance, OH 43512
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Clinton Street Arcade
220 S Clinton St, Defiance, OH 43512-2112
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Gaming Adventures
320 W National Rd, Englewood, OH 45322
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Next Level Game Lounge
569 S Main St, Englewood, OH 45322
Fairlawn 2
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Chuck E. Cheese
2779 W Market St, Fairlawn, OH 44333
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Breadsmith
3067 W Market St, Fairlawn, OH 44333
Findlay 2
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Shamrock Skills
1101 Tiffin Ave, Findlay, OH 45840
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Flashover Indoor Sports Center
11600 County Road 99, Findlay, OH 45840
Fremont 2
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MoonShine Nightclub
109 S Front St, Fremont, OH 43420
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I Taught You That
419 W State St, Fremont, OH 43420-2529
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Clarkade
6140 Chambersburg Rd, Huber Heights, OH 45424
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Action Palace
5605 Old Troy Pike, Huber Heights, OH 45424
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FAUX
123 N Broad St, Lancaster, OH 43130
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Hadouken Bar & Arcade
122 N Columbus St, Lancaster, OH 43130
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Sandbox VR
7115 Fountain View Dr, Liberty Twp, OH 45069-7523
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In The Game Liberty Center
7510 Bales St, Liberty Twp, OH 45069
Mason 2
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Pins Mechanical Co.
5272 District Pk Dr, Mason, OH 45040
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Northern Lights Arcade at Great Wolf Lodge
2501 Great Wolf Dr, Mason, OH 45040-8085
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Chuck E. Cheese
30 Prestige Pl, Miamisburg, OH 45342
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Carnegie Center
Miamisburg, OH
Niles 2
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TILT Studio
5555 Youngstown Warren Rd, Niles, OH 44446
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Dave & Buster's
5555 Youngstown Warren Road 700-01, Niles, OH 44446
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Chuck E. Cheese
26104 Great Northern Shop Center Center, North Olmsted, OH 44070
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AMP'D Arcade
4954 Great Northern Blvd, North Olmsted, OH 44070
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Chuck E. Cheese
2345 Valley Loop Rd, Springfield, OH 45504
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LifeBar Arcade
300 N Fountain Ave, Springfield, OH 45504-2537
Xenia 2
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Gem City Glow
16 S Detroit St, Xenia, OH 45385-3502
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Mobile Virtual Reality
774 Hoop Rd, Xenia, OH 45385
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Sports World Corporation
8249 South Ave, Youngstown, OH 44512-6416
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Pirates Life Pinball
107 Javit Ct, Youngstown, OH 44515-2410
Alliance 1
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Oasis Virtual Lounge Ltd
2160 W State St, Alliance, OH 44601-3527
Antwerp 1
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Quarters On Us
102 S Cleveland St, Antwerp, OH 45813-9755
Athens 1
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The Star Chamber Arcade
74 N Court St Suite 001, Athens, OH 45701
Aurora 1
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Party & Play Arcade
549 S Chillicothe Rd, Aurora, OH 44202
Avon 1
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Level Two Games
37319 Detroit Rd, Avon, OH 44011
Bedford Heights 1
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WhirlyBall Cleveland
5055 Richmond Rd, Bedford Heights, OH 44146
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Bio Esports
120 S Main St Ste D, Bellefontaine, OH 43311
Belmont 1
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ExVRience
41761 National Rd, Belmont, OH 43718
Berea 1
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Kidforce Pinball
101 Front St, Berea, OH 44017
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Flippers Pinball Pub
140 E Wooster St Ste 4, Bowling Green, OH 43402, Bowling Green, OH 43402
Bucyrus 1
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Flashback Classic Coin Ops
223 N Sandusky Ave, Bucyrus, OH 44820
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Circle City Events & Fun Center
26415 US-23, Circleville, OH 43113
Cleves 1
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Flipperz Pinball
5833 Dry Fork Rd, Cleves, OH 45002
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The Workz
2220 Front St, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
Dillonvale 1
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The Place:Retro Arcade
4069 E Galbraith Rd, Dillonvale, OH 45236
Elyria 1
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Classic Amusements
198 Cook Ct Ste B, Elyria, OH 44035
Fairborn 1
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Absolute Arcade
10 E Main St, Fairborn, OH 45324
Fostoria 1
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In The Axe
210 S Main St, Fostoria, OH 44830
Galion 1
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Planet 14
137 Harding Way E, Galion, OH 44833
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Gallia Game Garage (3GVR)
1704 Eastern Ave, Gallipolis, OH 45631
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Eddie's Arcade
N Warner Dr, Geneva-on-the-Lake, OH 44041
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Georgetown Fun and Games
106 E Cherry St, Georgetown, OH 45121
Girard 1
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Past Times Arcade
419 N State St, Girard, OH 44420
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Outlaw Sim Racing + Bar
1291 Grandview Ave, Grandview Heights, OH 43212
Hamilton 1
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Pinball Garage
113 N 3rd St, Hamilton, OH 45011
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Pump It Up
1135 W Maple St, Hartville, OH 44632-8529
Heath 1
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Fun 4 U
771 S 30th St, Heath, OH 43056
Hilliard 1
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Dave & Buster's
3665 Park Mill Run Dr, Hilliard, OH 43026
Hinckley 1
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Brooklyn Exchange Cabin
2400 State Rd, Hinckley, OH 44233-9731
Hudson 1
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Cle Social
186 N Main St, Hudson, OH 44236
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Cleveland Pinball and Arcade Show
6001 Rockside Rd, Independence, OH 44131
Jackson Twp 1
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Dave & Buster's
4110 Belden Village Mall Circle NW, Jackson Twp, OH 44718
Jeffersonville 1
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Launch Family Entertainment Jeffersonville
8800 Factory Shops Blvd, Jeffersonville, OH 43128
Kenton 1
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The Palace Gaming
915 E Columbus St, Kenton, OH 43326-1650
Laura 1
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Pleasant Hill Fish and Game
10845 State Route 718, Laura, OH 45337-7754
Liberty Township 1
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The Web Extreme Entertainment
7172 Cincinnati Dayton Rd, Liberty Township, OH 45069
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Geeksters Arcade
68 S Main St, Mansfield, OH 44902-2934
Mantua 1
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Victory Arcade and Game Room
11558 State Route 44, Mantua, OH 44255-9682
Marietta 1
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Leaps N Bounce
18621 State Route 7, Marietta, OH 45750-8530
Maumee 1
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Dr Scotts Pinball Store
1374 Conant St, Maumee, OH 43537
Mayfield Heights 1
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Chuck E. Cheese's
1615 Golden Gate Plz, Mayfield Heights, OH 44124
Medina 1
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Foundry Social
333 Foundry St, Medina, OH 44256
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Skillz Zone
7867 Plains Rd, Mentor-on-the-Lake, OH 44060
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Scene75 Entertainment Center
876 OH-28, Miami Twp, OH 45150
Minerva 1
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The Arcade at Sandy Springs Brewing Co.
226 N Market St, Minerva, OH 44657-1616
Monroe 1
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Matt's Glow Arcade
601 Union Rd, Monroe, OH 45036
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Spin2win
8868 Columbus Rd, Mount Vernon, OH 43050-4404
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Moose’s On Cue LLC
7411 Newark Rd, Mt Vernon, OH 43050
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Kirk's Gaming and Lounge
3972 Gallia St, New Boston, OH 45662
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Nexus Gaming
128 1st Dr SE, New Philadelphia, OH 44663
Newark 1
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Newark Arcade
24 N 4th St, Newark, OH 43055-5003
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Chuck E. Cheese
6370 Strip Ave NW, North Canton, OH 44720-9201
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Tilt Summer Pinball Thing
3087 Russell Rd, Ostrander, OH 43061-9460
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Pinball Planet
6277E Pearl Rd, Parma Heights, OH 44130
Perrysburg 1
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DraftCade Toledo
6140 Levis Commons Blvd, Perrysburg, OH 43551
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Mohican State Forest
3060 County Road 939, Perrysville, OH 44864-9714
Piqua 1
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pixelarcade-repairs.com
1416 Mulberry St, Piqua, OH 45356
Russells Point 1
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Indian Lake Rollarena
330 Taylor Ave, Russells Point, OH 43348
Springdale 1
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Dave & Buster's
11775 Commons Dr., Springdale, OH 45246
St Bernard 1
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Press Start Gaming Lounge
4728 Vine St, St Bernard, OH 45217
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Tilt Studio Ohio Valley
67800 Mall Rd, St Clairsville, OH 43950
St Marys 1
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The Comet
323 E Spring St, St Marys, OH 45885
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7 Ranges Entertainment
100 Mall Dr Ste 5, Steubenville, OH 43952
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Sandbox Game Lounge
880 Southpark Center Level 2, Strongsville, OH 44136
Troy 1
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Big Fish Arcade
1420-1490 W Main St, Troy, OH 45373
Van Wert 1
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Lucky Point Gaming
1126 S Shannon St, Van Wert, OH 45891
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Grizzly Arcade
129 Broad St, Wadsworth, OH 44281-1851
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LUCKY 7 Gaming
1321 E Bellefontaine St, Wapakoneta, OH 45895-8768
Warren 1
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Chuck E. Cheese's
2082 Niles Cortland Rd SE, Warren, OH 44484-3038
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Zero Latency Cincinnati
9405 Civic Centre Blvd, West Chester, OH 45069
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Smash Park Westerville
495 Polaris Pkwy, Westerville, OH 43082
Westlake 1
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Dave & Buster's
25735 1st St, Westlake, OH 44145
Wintersville 1
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VRHQ
Wintersville, OH
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J&D's Place Pinball
480 E Wilson Bridge Rd, Worthington, OH 43085-2372
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Smashing Barrels Retrocade
Colony Square Mall, 3575 Maple Ave, Zanesville, OH 43701-1010
Also in Ohio
- Amusement Parks366
- Bowling Alleys351
- Haunted Houses127
- Skating Rinks113
- Escape Rooms106
- Water Parks66
- Paintball Party Venues65
- Kids Party Venues59
- Paintball & Airsoft Fields37
- Go-Kart Tracks24
- Trampoline and Adventure Parks18
- Laser Tag Arenas16
- ATV & Off-Road Parks16
- Indoor Paintball Fields11
- Paintball Fields That Also Offer Airsoft7
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.