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  • Games
    • Pinball Machines
    • Arcade Games
    • Active Games
  • Hours
  • About
    • Our Location
    • Repair/Buy/Sell Games
    • Our Team
    • Do You Host Field Trips?
    • Contact Us
  • Book a Party
  • Merch
  • Gift Vouchers
  • Events
    • John Breen Tourney
    • All Events

Public Hours

Summer 2025 Hours

Monday 2:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 2:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Friday 12:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Saturday 12:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Sunday 12:30 pm – 7:00 pm

We are often open extra hours around holidays and school breaks. Follow our Facebook page to keep up with our latest schedule!

Pricing

2-Hour Pass

no reentry

$12

All-Day Pass

reentry allowed

$17

3 and Under

with accompanying adult admission

Free

Please Read Our FAQ!

Can I reserve tickets ahead of time?

We are walk-in only for public hours, except for guests who have reserved the Party Room and their accompanying passes. Entry is first come, first serve – just show up! You can check our live headcount before your arrival. If we reach our max capacity, we use a wait list system for entry (just like a restaurant). If you are hosting a group and would like to reserve the Party Room during public hours, please click here for more information and to book or reserve a private event!

Can I host a group during public hours and not reserve the party room?

For groups of 20 or less, you may if there is space; we are first come, first serve. Your entire group must enter together and you must abide by the adult to child ratio. For groups over 20 people, we recommend booking the Party Room or Private Event.

Do I have to pay if I won’t play?

Everyone must pay to enter, as all games are on free play mode!

How many kids can I bring?

We require a ratio of 1 adult per 3 children to ensure rule-following: no running, abusing games, hiding, eating food or candy, putting drinks on games, spilling drinks, or other misconduct.  You as the adult are responsible for children’s actions in the arcade. For children 6 & under, we recommend 1 adult per 1 child as they require direct supervision. Ages 3 & under are allowed in with a paying adult at no charge (start them young!).

Can I drop off my child and leave?

Only if they’re 16 or over. Children 15 and under require an adult chaperone. If you are meeting another adult who has agreed to supervise your child and you do not plan on entering, you must arrange to meet with them at our entrance so they may pick up the child from you.

Do I need quarters?

No, all 120 games are on free play! You would only need money if you wanted to play the toy crane (1 quarter per play) or get a drink from the drink machine ($1).

What if I bought the 2-hour pass but want to stay longer?

Sure! Just come to the front desk anytime in your 2 hours so we can switch you over to an all-day pass and just pay the price difference of $5. If you’ve lost track of time playing (we all do!!) our Arcade Guardians circulate the arcade and remind you if your 2 hours have expired, and give you the option to add on an all-day pass with a mobile payment system if you would like to stay in the game!

Do you have food or alcohol?

We do not have food or alcohol. No alcohol, food or candy are allowed in the arcade to protect our games. To keep you hydrated, we have non-alcoholic sodas, seltzers and water in our drink machine. Drinks must be placed in cupholders or the floor, not on top of any machines. There are many local restaurants within walking distance on the Downtown Mall, and we can make recommendations for you!

Where are you located?

 View our location and a map

Are you accessible for people who use wheelchairs?

Yes! Our main entrance is on the pedestrian side of the Downtown Mall and is accessible. The main floor has our ADA bathroom. While we don’t have an elevator inside, our basement level is accessible via our back entrance via alley on Heather Heyer Way. We have a map and more information on our Our Location page. Please inform an Arcade Guardian that you are heading around the block to the downstairs, and we will be at the back door waiting for you!

Anything else I need to know?

We don’t allow bicycles, strollers, large bags/bookbags because we have to ensure walkways are clear.

We do not allow anyone to enter who is visibly under the influence.

We reserve the right to ask anyone to leave if they have broken any of our arcade rules.

We do not allow fireworks, explosives or weapons of any kind (including anything with a blade or any gun), even with a concealed carry permit.

You may take photos for personal use, but commercial use is prohibited without our written consent.

Do you allow re-entry?

Only if you have purchased our all-day pass.

Decades Arcade

418 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902

Monday 2:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 2:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Friday 12:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Saturday 12:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Sunday 12:30 pm – 7:00 pm

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