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Chuck E. Cheese launches an arcade for adults in Connecticut. Here's where it is.

Chuck E. Cheese says they want to bring back their customers who are all grown up with the launch of new adult locations across eight states.

Chuck E. Cheese launches an arcade for adults in Connecticut. Here's where it is.

Want to play some games as an adult without the alcohol of a barcade? Check out this place.

www.yahoo.com

 

[Jinzo Prime]

Chuck E. Cheese launches an arcade for adults in Connecticut. Here's where it is.

Chuck E. Cheese says they want to bring back their customers who are all grown up with the launch of new adult locations across eight states.

Chuck E. Cheese launches an arcade for adults in Connecticut. Here's where it is.

Want to play some games as an adult without the alcohol of a barcade? Check out this place.

www.yahoo.com

So.... Dave and Buster's?

 

[gothmog]

So no alcohol or food. What exactly makes this an adult arcade?

 

[onQ123]

Chuck E. Cheese is opening "Chuck's Arcade," a spin-off aimed at adults.
New YorkCNN —
Chuck E. Cheese isn't just for the kids anymore.

The arcade chain is opening a spin-off aimed at adults, called "Chuck's Arcade," which the company describes as a "modern-day love letter to the games and people who made Chuck E. Cheese great."

Similar to the kiddie version, Chuck's Arcade has a mix of nostalgic arcade games, like Donkey Kong and Mortal Kombat; and newer titles such as Halo and Connect Four Hoops. Plus, each arcade is "overseen" by one of the chain's iconic animatronic characters, including Chuck E. Cheese himself or other characters from his Munch's Make Believe Band.

Ten are open so far at malls across the United States, with arcades in St. Petersburg, Florida; Tulsa, Oklahoma; El Paso, Texas; and St. Louis. Each location looks different, decorated with original artwork that celebrates the brand's past, according to a release.

Of course, there will also be prizes for adults to win and arcades will have "old-school merch" available for purchase. Some arcades will serve food, with the Kansas City location having a pizzeria that also serves a small selection of beer and wine, a spokesperson told CNN.

David McKillips, CEO of Chuck. E. Cheese, said that the spin-off is a "natural evolution" for the company following the remodel of its 500 locations and sees it as an "opportunity to extend our arcade legacy into new formats that engage both lifelong fans and a new generation through a curated mix of retro classics and cutting-edge experiences."

The company's expansion comes five years after it filed for bankruptcy during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. Chuck E. Cheese spent $350 million in remodels over the past few years as well as introducing new pricing tiers to attract budget-focused families.

The launch of Chuck's Arcade comes amid troubles for its chief rival Dave & Buster's. The latter is publicly traded and recently reported a 9.4% decline in same-store sales, with its new management trashing "ill-advised changes" implemented by its previous leadership that included too many adjustments at once.

https://www.cnn.com/2025/07/02/business/chuck-e-cheese-adults-arcade-spinoff?sp_amp_linker=1*jkz83y*amp_id*amczcmRJRzItUnJDaUFrckpNTE0tdG9JT2FNR1hGWmZWdGluRGo2cXNWbWtaczNxZXN6LVJJQ2NRQUtGbXYtZQ..

 

[Hookshot]

So no alcohol or food. What exactly makes this an adult arcade?

40-50 year olds being the only people inside it.

 

[M.W.]

 

[poppabk]

So no alcohol or food. What exactly makes this an adult arcade?

They replaced the animatronics

 

[Codes 208]

So theyve become Five Nights at Dave & Busters

 

[TintoConCasera]

Formerly Chuck's?

 

[StreetsofBeige]

So no alcohol or food. What exactly makes this an adult arcade?

Looking at their website, it looks like one pic showed tables and I think a snack bar in the background. So other locations might serve food. But I dont get a sense looking at that set up it would be booze anyway. But who knows.

If some locations are just arcade games, it'll likely fail fast. No different than arcades that died in every mall. The surviving ones are more like Dave & Busters kind of places where there's food, booze and party rooms.

 

[onQ123]

So theyve become Five Nights at Dave & Busters

 

[readonly]

The result of an over abundance of childless Millennials.

 

[Pasta la Vista]

Literally the first thing I thought of. Last time I went as an adult with my girl at the time, we were celebrating her daughter's Bday and so many hood bitches with their children were there starting shit. It almost devolved into this bullshit.

 

[asdasdasdbb]

Literally the first thing I thought of. Last time I went as an adult with my girl at the time, we were celebrating her daughter's Bday and so many hood bitches with their children were there starting shit. It almost devolved into this bullshit.

Alcohol is a helluva drug.

 

[Fbh]

When all the sticks and buttons are still sticky...but there's no kids with greasy hands you can blame:

 

[Pasta la Vista]

Alcohol is a helluva drug.

I seriously wish it was JUST that, but it isn't. In LA you got a lot of adults that are stuck in their teens mentally and have serious mental and emotional issues.

 

[GateofD]

do people actually pay for these $15 per ride VR machines at these arcades, I never see anyone in them

 

[KenaiPhoenix]

Im all in.

I think Arcades can be a wonderful addition to gaming, bring communities together and offer something special, like the old F-Zero arcades that let you put your GameCube memory card and save stuff/data/etc.

 

[GateofD]

All modern arcades as stated in the article are the dump vr machines and casino ticket stuff though unfortunately

 

[joeygreco1985]

Dave and Buster's beat them to it 15 years ago

 

[DavidGzz]

I remember visiting an adult arcade when I was barely 18. We thought it was for video games but quicky found out it was a place with separate room where pron was playing. One of my friends was like, "Well, when in Rome." The rest of us left and went to Walden Software.

 

[Rran]

I like arcades but I'm seeing them more often these days so I'm not sure what this Chuck E. Cheese version really brings to the table. More Donkey Kong arcade machines in the wild is still a good thing I guess.

 

[TDiddyLive]

Chuck E Cheese doesn't have the nostalgic grip to pull this off. Sure, tons of people have great memories of it growing up, but they also had fun at the local playground. And going while older, such as being a teenager with younger siblings or an adult with you own/siblings kids, kind of killed the appreciation. This combined with preexisting competition is going to make this a catastrophic failure.

One of the reasons places like Dave and Busters have the foothold they currently have is they also double as a sports bar.

 

[AJUMP23]

where is the smoke in the air? And I need to be able to put a quarter on the machine to claim my place in line.

 

[Ikutachi]

Give them to laundromats.

 

[12Goblins]

How are they still in business is the real question here ⁠(⁠・⁠﹏⁠・;⁠)

 

[lughnasadh123]

Destined to become the Spirit Airlines of gaming venues. Can't fucking wait.

 

[asdasdasdbb]

How are they still in business is the real question here ⁠(⁠・⁠﹏⁠・;⁠)

Alkies

 

[ReBurn]

If it doesn't have an animatronic band that I can watch while eating mediocre pizza then I don't want to go.

 

[a multicultural team of v]

An adult arcade should only have games from the early 00s and before, aka an arcade that adults would have went to.

 

[rkofan87]

Looking at their website, it looks like one pic showed tables and I think a snack bar in the background. So other locations might serve food. But I dont get a sense looking at that set up it would be booze anyway. But who knows.

If some locations are just arcade games, it'll likely fail fast. No different than arcades that died in every mall. The surviving ones are more like Dave & Busters kind of places where there's food, booze and party rooms.

this should be a Barcade and i do not even drink.

 

[rkofan87]

How are they still in business is the real question here ⁠(⁠・⁠﹏⁠・;⁠)

same i thought once covid they were done.

 

[CGNoire]

Chuck E. Cheese is opening "Chuck's Arcade," a spin-off aimed at adults.
New YorkCNN —
Chuck E. Cheese isn't just for the kids anymore.

The arcade chain is opening a spin-off aimed at adults, called "Chuck's Arcade," which the company describes as a "modern-day love letter to the games and people who made Chuck E. Cheese great."

Similar to the kiddie version, Chuck's Arcade has a mix of nostalgic arcade games, like Donkey Kong and Mortal Kombat; and newer titles such as Halo and Connect Four Hoops. Plus, each arcade is "overseen" by one of the chain's iconic animatronic characters, including Chuck E. Cheese himself or other characters from his Munch's Make Believe Band.

Ten are open so far at malls across the United States, with arcades in St. Petersburg, Florida; Tulsa, Oklahoma; El Paso, Texas; and St. Louis. Each location looks different, decorated with original artwork that celebrates the brand's past, according to a release.

Of course, there will also be prizes for adults to win and arcades will have "old-school merch" available for purchase. Some arcades will serve food, with the Kansas City location having a pizzeria that also serves a small selection of beer and wine, a spokesperson told CNN.

David McKillips, CEO of Chuck. E. Cheese, said that the spin-off is a "natural evolution" for the company following the remodel of its 500 locations and sees it as an "opportunity to extend our arcade legacy into new formats that engage both lifelong fans and a new generation through a curated mix of retro classics and cutting-edge experiences."

The company's expansion comes five years after it filed for bankruptcy during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. Chuck E. Cheese spent $350 million in remodels over the past few years as well as introducing new pricing tiers to attract budget-focused families.

The launch of Chuck's Arcade comes amid troubles for its chief rival Dave & Buster's. The latter is publicly traded and recently reported a 9.4% decline in same-store sales, with its new management trashing "ill-advised changes" implemented by its previous leadership that included too many adjustments at once.

https://www.cnn.com/2025/07/02/business/chuck-e-cheese-adults-arcade-spinoff?sp_amp_linker=1*jkz83y*amp_id*amczcmRJRzItUnJDaUFrckpNTE0tdG9JT2FNR1hGWmZWdGluRGo2cXNWbWtaczNxZXN6LVJJQ2NRQUtGbXYtZQ..

Meh....Ill stick with my emulators.

 

[Lunarorbit]

This is a horrible idea. Dave and busters doesn't have any licensed games besides a 30 year old jurassic park game. I have a feeling this will be the same.

Theres already barcades in most cities that are probably way better than this

 

[Deft Beck]

I've been to a few of these locations. They are usually in shopping malls and really aren't anything special. They are meant to compete with regional arcade/redemption vendors that've been doing this for the past decade. I also don't really think they feel any more "for adults". Barcades have better games and better drink/food selection.

The only thing of note is that they all have online Pump it Up Phoenix. An incredible thing for modern Pump it Up fans who don't have a Dave & Buster's nearby.

 

[Durien]

We have this in Seattle. It closed in 2021 but someone bought it and reopened it. Pretty much a 2 story barcade.

Home - GameWorks https://share.google/eFDfNIHHpSIHoLy9x

I haven't been there in a long time though.

 

[TDiddyLive]

This is a horrible idea. Dave and busters doesn't have any licensed games besides a 30 year old jurassic park game. I have a feeling this will be the same.

What are you talking about? Last time I went almost everything was licensed. Here's some of them:

Arcade Bar - Arcade Near Me - Dave and Buster's

Local Arcade at Dave and Buster's! If you're looking for all the arcade options, make a reservation for food, fun and games.

www.daveandbusters.com

I also remember Mario Kart, Halo, and tons of regular and ticket games with licensed properties.

 

[Rentahamster]

So.... Dave and Buster's?

Lmao that's what I was going to say

 

[ahtlas7]

Round1 Bowling & Arcade: Claw Machines, Crane Games, Rhythm Games, Karaoke, Party, and Authentic Japanese Food

Round1 is a premier multi-entertainment facility featuring Bowling, exclusive Arcade Games from Japan, Claw Machines, Crane Games, Rhythm Games, Billiards, Spo-cha, Party Rooms, Karaoke, and Kid's Play Area. We offer Japanese snacks like Ramen, Takoyaki, and Bao.. With plenty of big screens to enjo

www.round1usa.com

A set price for unlimited arcade gaming for the win. Love Round 1.

 

[Dacvak]

Round1 Bowling & Arcade: Claw Machines, Crane Games, Rhythm Games, Karaoke, Party, and Authentic Japanese Food

Round1 is a premier multi-entertainment facility featuring Bowling, exclusive Arcade Games from Japan, Claw Machines, Crane Games, Rhythm Games, Billiards, Spo-cha, Party Rooms, Karaoke, and Kid's Play Area. We offer Japanese snacks like Ramen, Takoyaki, and Bao.. With plenty of big screens to enjo

www.round1usa.com

A set price for unlimited arcade gaming for the win. Love Round 1.

Round 1 is sick. I love a good arcade.

I hope this chuck arcade thing works out, because more arcades in the world would be a great thing. But personally I can't see it being successful.

 

[Eirin]

I seriously wish it was JUST that, but it isn't. In LA you got a lot of adults that are stuck in their teens mentally and have serious mental and emotional issues.

How do normal people find each other these days?

 

[Lunarorbit]

What are you talking about? Last time I went almost everything was licensed. Here's some of them:

Arcade Bar - Arcade Near Me - Dave and Buster's

Local Arcade at Dave and Buster's! If you're looking for all the arcade options, make a reservation for food, fun and games.

www.daveandbusters.com

I also remember Mario Kart, Halo, and tons of regular and ticket games with licensed properties.

I haven't been in 10 years so good for them in actually putting real games there. When I went it was shitty vr games and ticket games.

Even with games the idea of going to a chuck e cheese as an adult holds no appeal. Id rather go to a dive bar with character and a galaga machine

 

[Deft Beck]

Round1 Bowling & Arcade: Claw Machines, Crane Games, Rhythm Games, Karaoke, Party, and Authentic Japanese Food

Round1 is a premier multi-entertainment facility featuring Bowling, exclusive Arcade Games from Japan, Claw Machines, Crane Games, Rhythm Games, Billiards, Spo-cha, Party Rooms, Karaoke, and Kid's Play Area. We offer Japanese snacks like Ramen, Takoyaki, and Bao.. With plenty of big screens to enjo

www.round1usa.com

A set price for unlimited arcade gaming for the win. Love Round 1.

It's only a set price for certain games, usually older ones or fighting/pinball.

Everything else is credit-based.