Bragging Rights Amusements - Gainesville, Florida

Colby K.

This barcade is a nostalgic gem, offering an impressive selection of vintage arcade games for unlimited play. The atmosphere is laid-back, and the staff are exceptionally friendly, creating a welcoming environment. The combination of classic games and a relaxed vibe makes it a perfect spot for both casual players and seasoned gamers looking for a fun time. Whether you’re there for the games or the great service, it’s a place that stands out for its charm and nostalgia. Highly recommended for a fun, low-pressure night out!

Cory M.

A truly astonishing collection of working arcade games and pinball machines, some dating back to the 1950s, in working condition at a great, accessible price. At the time of this review, for $25 you get an all you can play experience with at least 25 pinball machines, and 40-50 arcade machines. They also feature a surprisingly decent beer selection, and food (which I have not tried since they started serving)!
Expect a few here and there to be in need of some repairs, but I think that is understandable given the age of the collection, and the difficulty of maintaining these machines.
This place is a must visit for any gaming enthusiasts in town.

Brian R.

This place was awesome. If you like nostalgia and remember the old arcades as a kid, this is the place for you. Lots of old games, new games, pinball everywhere, carnival games and they even serve beer. Found lots of old pinball games I hadn't seen in years. This will be a regular stop for us from this point forward.

update: This place is still awesome a year later. My kids love it here!

Chris

Whole lotta fun! Tons of games (both modern and retro), a lot of pinball machines, and they have a bar in the back. Definitely a lot of fun with a bunch of friends. A little pricey (especially the drinks) but I don't mind the price tag especially since its a local business. That being said you only pay an entrance fee then you can play all the games you want!

Eric M.

This place is great! A truly amazing arcade not far from downtown Gainesville with a single $25 entry for free play on all, or almost all, of the machines. I haven't seen a free play arcade like this since I went to DisneyQuest years ago. The selection ranges from the truly antique, including several wooden pinball machines with manual scoring, to the modern. There is a huge selection of pinball machines with highlights including Star Trek, Rush, Deadpool, and The Hobbit all of which were new to me. To accompany these, there are some old arcade standbys including free play Skee Ball, and an antique Whack-A-Mole machine. Also among the attractions are many arcade cabinets. Highlights for me include Star Wars Trilogy Arcade, Star Wars: Episode 1 - Racer (the sit-down cabinet with the dual throttle pod racer controls), Halo: Fireteam Raven, and Cruisin' World which were staples of my childhood arcade haunts. There's a standing Tron cabinet with blacklight effects which seems to date from the original movie release, several imported oddities from Japan, and a huge range of vintage arcade cabinets.

There are definitely some machines that need a bit of TLC. The Star Wars: Battle Pod has some glitches with the projector and the control stick on that one and Star Wars Trilogy both feel a little loose and inaccurate. The Star Trek: The Next Generation pinball wasn't releasing a ball on start, and the right-hand Mario Kart GP cabinet had issues with the item button, steering wheel, and built in camera. All in all, though, this is excusable in my opinion because of the sheer variety and the work it takes to keep old arcade games working. I live 3 hours away and I know I'll be coming back.

Lauren O.

Very friendly and helpful staff. All kinds of games new and old. Loved playing the pinball machines for the first time in my life. I love the $15 play all you want as well. Want to go back.

anwesha C.

Cheap. Lots of great games, drinks. But the music was really loud, and the lights were very bright. Not the best place to be if you’re easily overstimulated or have a history of epileptic seizures. Good at shorter intervals (Of course, they let you leave and come back again multiple times without charging a new entry fee, so you can take breaks.)

G M.

One of our new favorite places! We celebrated a birthday here and it was perfect! I found all the games/machines to be very well maintained and in working order. Both kids and adults had a blast!