Pay Once To Play, Then Play A Lot

All-you-can-play arcades are popping up around the nation. They've become incredibly popular in recent years, and for good reason: One admission price covers, as the name promises, as many games as you'd like to play! Often known as "barcades," they're absolutely family friendly, though many offer 18+ evening hours and great 21+ beverages. 

 

Here in Texas, we have a small chain known as Cidercade, with locations in Fort Worth, Arlington, Dallas, Houston, and our SJGames headquarters city of Austin. 

 

Residing in the former Legal Draft Brewing building, which housed both a large taproom and a full brewhouse in the back, the Arlington Cidercade is truly massive. Over 300+ new and classic arcade games are available for play; just pay an entry fee of $12 and you'll get unlimited gaming for up to 14 hours! That's right, you could play Mario Kart, pinball, Q*bert, Street Fighter, air hockey, and Guitar Hero for over half of an entire day. What a great deal! They even have pool tables, shuffleboard courts, and ping pong tables.

 

Cidercade was created in collaboration with Bishop Cider, which makes some of the best craft hard cider in the state. They boast a large menu that includes dry, sweet, semi-sweet, and tart options. Pro tip: Try the Eleven, which is themed to Stranger Things and tastes of waffles and maple syrup, finished with a dollop of whipped cream. Coming with kids? Don't worry – they also have unlimited sodas for just $4. While no outside beverages are allowed, gamers can bring in food from anywhere to enjoy in the party rooms, taproom, or in small alcoves throughout the building. 

 

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