- Fun
- Retro
- Social
31 rated arcade activities
Best Arcade Activities in Manhattan, NYC
The best arcade activities across 21 Manhattan neighborhoods, ranked by star rating and how many reviews back it.
Moodap lists 31 rated arcade activities in Manhattan, spread over 21 neighborhoods. Great Big Game Show New York City in Times Square leads the list with a 5.0-star rating, and Alphabet City has the most to choose from (4).
Prices run from $$ to $$$$. Common vibes include fun, retro, social. A perfect score from a handful of reviews doesn’t outrank hundreds of strong ones, so the places at the top are ones many people rate highly.
Top 10 Arcade Activities in Manhattan
Rank 1 Rank 2 An arcade in Alphabet City. Reviewers come for the activities, suggest it for a few friends, and say it is consistent.
Rank 3 - Fun
- Retro
- Social
Rank 4 An arcade in SoHo. Reviewers come for the activities, praise the service, and suggest it for a few friends.
Rank 5 An arcade on the Lower East Side. Insider tip: Package Deals Available Online Only. Known for its claw machines.
Rank 6 An arcade in Midtown. Reviewers come for the activities and describe a loud, buzzing room.
Rank 7 An arcade in Alphabet City, open Friday to Sunday. Known for its Surprise Prize Box.
Rank 8 An arcade on the Lower East Side. Reviewers mention coming on a date and suggest it for a few friends. Known for its ALL IN Experience.
Rank 9 An arcade in the East Village. Reviewers come for the activities and praise the service. Insider tip: Visit the rear catacomb-like section to find sealed original machines and rare collectibles; staff like Carlos are knowledgeable about gaming history. Known for its Original Nintendo 64 signed by Shigeru Miyamoto.
Rank 10 An arcade in Inwood. Reviewers mention the things to do and praise the service.
Alphabet City
4 spots
Rank 1 - Fun
- Retro
- Social
Rank 2 - Fun
- Retro
- Social
Rank 3 - Fun
- Retro
- Social
Rank 4 - Fun
- Retro
- Social
Midtown
3 spots
Rank 1 - Fun
- Retro
- Social
Rank 2 - Fun
- Retro
- Social
Rank 3 - Fun
- Retro
- Social
SoHo
2 spots
Rank 1 - Fun
- Retro
- Social
Rank 2 - Fun
- Retro
- Social
Lower East Side
2 spots
Rank 1 - Fun
- Retro
- Social
Rank 2 - Fun
- Retro
- Social
Koreatown
2 spots
Rank 1 - Fun
- Retro
- Social
Rank 2 - Fun
- Retro
- Social
Washington Heights
2 spots
Rank 1 - Fun
- Retro
- Social
Rank 2 - Fun
- Retro
- Social
Hell's Kitchen
2 spots
Rank 1 - Fun
- Retro
- Social
Rank 2 - Fun
- Retro
- Social
Times Square
1 spots
Rank 1 - Fun
- Retro
- Social
East Village
1 spots
Rank 1 - Fun
- Retro
- Social
Inwood
1 spots
Rank 1 - Fun
- Retro
- Social
Financial District
1 spots
Rank 1 - Fun
- Retro
- Social
Murray Hill
1 spots
Rank 1 - Fun
- Retro
- Social
Upper East Side
1 spots
Rank 1 - Fun
- Retro
- Social
Stuyvesant Town
1 spots
Rank 1 - Fun
- Retro
- Social
Central Park
1 spots
Rank 1 - Fun
- Retro
- Social
Upper West Side
1 spots
Rank 1 - Fun
- Retro
- Social
Kips Bay
1 spots
Rank 1 - Fun
- Retro
- Social
Little Italy
1 spots
Rank 1 - Fun
- Retro
- Social
Harlem
1 spots
Rank 1 - Fun
- Retro
- Social
Greenwich Village
1 spots
Rank 1 - Fun
- Retro
- Social
Chinatown
1 spots
Rank 1 - Fun
- Retro
- Social
Frequently asked questions
What are the best arcade activities in Manhattan?
Ranked by rating and number of reviews, the top arcade activities on Moodap are Great Big Game Show New York City in Times Square (5.0 stars), Tidal Force VR in Alphabet City (5.0 stars) and Squarena in Midtown (5.0 stars). The full top 10 is at the top of this page.
Which Manhattan neighborhood has the most arcade activities?
Alphabet City has the most, with 4, followed by Midtown (3) and Hell's Kitchen (2).
How does Moodap rank arcade activities?
By star rating, weighted by how many reviews back it: a place with hundreds of strong reviews ranks above a perfect score from a handful. Places with few or no reviews come after well-reviewed ones. Not sure which fits your plans? The Mood Match quiz picks one for your mood in about 25 seconds.
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