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Brooklyn Games & Arcade

πŸ“ Brooklyn, NY

β˜…4.8(176 Google reviews)

Community gaming venue specialising in retro consoles and competitive fighting games, with daily casual matches, regular ranking tournaments, and live streams on Twitch and YouTube. Strong welcoming community for all skill levels.

βœ“ Retro console varietyβœ“ Fighting game communityβœ“ Welcoming ownerβœ“ Tournaments and streamsβœ“ Reasonable pricingβœ“ Community hangout

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

Best for gaming-enthusiast families with older kids and teens who love retro consoles and fighting games. The welcoming atmosphere suits newcomers of any skill level. Families seeking a polished family entertainment centre or a strong trading card selection will find it a poor match - this is a community gaming hub first.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘All-day gaming passes offer strong value for serious gamers
⏰Check the events schedule before visiting - tournaments run regularly
🎟️Card stock is sparse; it is primarily an arcade and console space, not a card shop
πŸš—Regulars and staff are welcoming to newcomers - no prior experience needed

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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176 Google reviews

G Reviews from Google

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J Rivera

9 months ago

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β€œAlways a great time! Everyone here is kind and welcoming, but you can also find fierce competition for fighting games. The prices on all video games are very reasonable and the shop really cares.m!”

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Dan Strouhal

11 months ago

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β€œRating this place is kinda difficult. On one hand, it's a bit dingy and not the cleanest place, and we went to get my son Pokemon cards. The Pokemon selection is very poor... definitely not a card store but more of a store that has a very limited selection of cards. (If rating on these factors, I'd give it 2 stars.) On the other hand, people are super friendly, and this shop feels like it caters perfectly to local arcade gamers and builds community. I was left with the impression that it's a local hangout, and just like a neighborhood barber shop, you're not there for the ambience (though they had some Halloween decorations up) but rather the people and a shared passion for gaming. I'm sure from that perspective it deserves 5 stars. So take my rating with a grain of salt... really depends what you're looking for when you're going there. Seems like a great place all things considered.”

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ISRAEL NAVARRO

a year ago

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β€œI came by this Saturday to the place it look really cool, I wanted to experience the same thing I experienced in part on the small arcade places in Mexico when I was a small kid. I need to say this is the best place retro gaming store that I have ever came across. The place is clean and the ambience is awesome, you came across many amazing player that show dedication to the game, the community of players on Fighting games is amazing. The prices are great! The whole day is $16 dollars. Monday - Wednesday (If I remember) for one hour is $6 dollars. The people there are always cautious of the machines, and the video game consoles. The variety is another whole different level, I saw PlayStation 5, PlayStation 1, Xbox 360, PC, Dreamcast, NES, GameCube, and more. If you are a fan of gaming, or you want to spend your afternoon somewhere cool, this is the spot, I definitely coming back. πŸ™β€

πŸ’¬ What parents mention

Welcoming community and ownerExcellent retro game varietyAuthentic local gaming atmosphere

Overview

Brooklyn Games & Arcade is a grassroots gaming space built around retro consoles and the competitive fighting game scene - particularly King of Fighters. The shop runs daily casual matches, regular ranking tournaments, and streams events on Twitch and YouTube. Singles and packs for PokΓ©mon and Magic: The Gathering are stocked, and the card selection is sparse. Owner Steve runs a tight-knit, welcoming community space.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Monday17:00-22:00
Tuesday17:00-22:00
Wednesday17:00-22:00
Thursday17:00-22:00
Friday17:00-02:00
Saturday17:00-02:00

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