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Location
Best time
Visit during evening hours to take advantage of their late opening times, which is especially valuable in Big Bear where indoor entertainment options with extended hours are limited.
Visitor tip
All arcade games feature real CRT screens and are maintained in excellent condition, making this an ideal destination for experiencing authentic retro gaming from the 80s-2000s era.
What visitors say
Super cute spot! My kids loved the pinball machines and driving games. Very cozy and a take back to the 80s-early 2000s. Awesome that they're open late too! Such an asset to the big bear community to have something fun to do indoors…
This place is such a hidden gem. It's free play so you pay a $14 fee ($45 for a family) and you play for a whole hour. The games are in great condition and the staff was super kind. We didn't stay to play since we were in a time crunch…
My husband and I came two times in 5 days while on vacation. Such a great place! It felt like such a cool, and 90s experience. Lots of variety of games (free play) and great prices! Definitely a cool stop if you’re looking for a chill…
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Did You Know?
- Big Bear Retro Arcade features games in excellent condition with authentic CRT monitors, a rarity in modern arcade establishments where most venues use LCD screens
- The arcade is significantly larger on the interior than its exterior appearance suggests, creating a surprising sense of spaciousness with 50-100 games housed inside
- The venue operates on an hourly free-play model ($14 per person or $45 family package) rather than traditional pay-per-play, allowing unlimited access to all games during the paid hour
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