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Free Play Arcade - Ft. Worth
1311 Lipscomb St, Fort Worth, TX 76104, United States
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Ch
Review №1

110% worth every penny. Miles of classic arcade games and pinball, well worth the $11 admission (if you cant find 44 games to play here, youre not trying hard enough).Please patronize places like this, its getting harder to find old school arcades, and these guys are doing a great job of keeping a happy part of many childhoods alive and well.Proud parenting moment when your 11-year old son declares Robotron to be his favorite classic arcade game. The apple doesnt fall far from the tree...

Ba
Review №2

SUCH an amazing place!! I didn’t eat here but the price is great! Only $11 and you can play as much and as long as you want (until they close, of course). Over 90 games including skee-ball, air hockey, pinball, Pac-Man, Galaga, Tron(!), and a ton of other ones I don’t even know how to play. And the rooftop is beautiful at night. Highly highly recommend!!

Al
Review №3

We had an absolute blast! Took my wife and two daughters with boyfriends in tow and played almost every single game they had. They had all of the classic games including gauntlet! 15 or so pinball machines, skee ball and air hockey with a smattering of newer shooters as well. They serve a wide variety of IPA beers and other adult beverages. U drank the mead which i loved. For 11 dollars we got every pennys worth and some. We will definitely be back. Heads up though it goes 21 and over after 9pm so if u have teens make sure you get there with plenty of time to play.

Br
Review №4

Fun place! Its so easy to spend a few hours playing and not notice how long youve been there. Plenty of pinball and arcade games to play. Fun for kids and adults. First time going there but we will definitely be back!

Ar
Review №5

Its awesome! Love the 80s video games & pinball! The food is good to! We always enjoy the friendly staff, they are dynamite!

Co
Review №6

This was the best arcade Ive ever been to. Great games and great atmosphere. Staff are fantastic and kind. 10/10 recommended.

ta
Review №7

Very fun, ranged from older games like super mario brothers all the way to racing games like initial D. Its kid friendly and adult friendly, it includes adult and kid drinks so everyone is satisfied. I personally think its a very nice, fun, cheap place

Ma
Review №8

Great collection of games and pinball to play for $11. Excellent food and bar staff too. Recommend it to anyone & everyone. Even made a new friend.

Pe
Review №9

Best deal in town. Fun for whole family. Great drinks and food as well.

Ha
Review №10

Great place to hang out, get drinks ans bar food and play some old school games.

Ar
Review №11

We had a great time on a Sunday morning! Lots of pinball games, plenty to keep us entertained

ni
Review №12

If your looking for a first date night with plenty of street fighter 2 action or flying solo and looking to kill a few hours before the restaurants and bars on magnolia starts coming alive this is the place for u. Great craft beer on tap. Kid friendly till 9 then its 21 and up. Cant beat the door cover price for the amount fun you will have. Cant wait to go back and challenge my friends to a friendly duel

Ce
Review №13

It was good, but I was really disappointed when they got rid of their 1 and only SNK machine. They seriously need to get some SNK/Neo Geo arcade machines there, like at least 3 if them.

Ti
Review №14

Visited for the first time for Tuesday Night Fights. Great space with tons of great classic cabinets. The beer selection is crazy, and the upstairs patio bar and back yard look like theyll be a real treat in spring and fall. 100% worth the drive into Ft. Worth.

Za
Review №15

Fun arcade with lots of games to play. They all seemed to be well maintained and work correctly. I didnt try any food but I was recommended peanut butter whiskey from the bartender and it was delicious. I didnt even need a back. Overall I had a good time with my wife and our baby. She liked all the flashing lights and we showed her pinball.

Da
Review №16

Place is awesome. Cheap drinks and free arcade games. Loved it.

Ad
Review №17

Great environment and something different to do with friends. The game and bar selection here is great!

Sw
Review №18

Great place. Even willing to provide a place to hang out in these trying times. Cant wait to get back inside for some pinball!

Ry
Review №19

Great places to relax and enjoy vintage video games. Kids friendly before nine, classy adults place after. Great bar selection, and food not bad. Best part you pay $11 to get in all games are free.

Sh
Review №20

Place is great and people are cool. Its cheap and has Japanese Games.

Do
Review №21

Good but not great. The Arlington location is better, faster service and better games. Still not bad, it beats the Black Dog Pizza Arcade. The roof top patio is free and terrific. 5 stars for the patio...otherwise this is a 4 star location.

Ta
Review №22

This is a great place. Lots of beer, lots of games. Louder than I like but way quieter than a typical bar. They have some food, didnt try any. Needs to be open later. Overall we had a great time and will be going back.

An
Review №23

What a cool place! Must visit for a fun afterwork hangout or date night Formally the live oak, Free Play is awesome. Great selection of drinks and even more games to play. I would highly suggest this spot for all types of events. Pro tip, of you come the first hour they are open you get a discount on the admission. Food, drinks, and video games = awesomeness. They even have skee ball. Thank you free play for opening.

ar
Review №24

Super clean environment. The options of beer are vast and change every once in a while. All local brewers, from the DFW area. Games are so retro and nostalgic. If you love the 80s, this is the place to be. Just pay the small fee at the door, and unlimited games away. Lets not forget the food - kitchen is open till late, and willing to make slight alterations if asked and able.

Fu
Review №25

Best place to have a drink and re-live your childhood and replay some classic arcade games. Best part about these Arcade machines you dont need a pile of quarters. Just tap start and when game over and ask to continue just hit Start button again and play for free, Hint free play. Just pay a small fee at the door and play all you want.

Ul
Review №26

Really nice location. Restaurant area indoors is a little cramped but the rooftop bar is spacious you are just at the mercy of weather elements but the view is great. Good selection of retro games but it can get pretty cramped and hot depending how busy it is. I didnt eat here but I can talk about the games. killer queen is a great group game and they have quite a few fighting ones. Limited vehicle games but quite a few pinball machines.

Je
Review №27

Super fun. We loved going to the one in Arlington and we are so glad they are in Ft Worth!

Mi
Review №28

Love all the different locations, and I think Ft. Worth is tied for my favorite with Arlington now

St
Review №29

Perfect date night and/or afternoon family outing! They have an excellent wine and cider selection which is great because Im gluten intolerant. Bar staff is friendly and great selection of games.Its even close by to this cute coffee shop! What more could you ask for?

Ce
Review №30

Great place to play old school games. Brings back memories of days of playing in the arcades.

St
Review №31

Fun place brought back some good old time memories

za
Review №32

This place has a ton of games! It is awesome!

Jo
Review №33

Everything was cool.Wish they had murals like in Arlington.I dont know if thats city code.Since from the outside the only sign is the name and thats it for such a big building.Also I know you guys are understanding the demographic, but can you guys put more variety in the games? More action, like game crisis, metal slug x and so. Thanks

Re
Review №34

If you want to take a step back into the 80s and 90s this is the place to go. Super fun atmosphere with every type of arcade imaginable. My friends and I stumbled upon this place heading to the Rahr Brewery. We ended up skipping out on Rahr and spending about 6 hours here. Countless vintage arcade games that all work. They also have some of the newest pinball machines by Stern, Jersey Jack Pinball, and Spooky Pinball. It’s about $10 to get but every game is on free play, so it’s endless fun without feeding the arcade machines all your coin. It will be the best $10 you spend all year I promise you that.

Da
Review №35

Had my 50th Birthday party there. Had a table reserved. Great drinks, some were invented by the bar staff. Not as big as the Arlington one. The do have a bar on the deck but it was a little cold that night. Fun times were had by all!

Mi
Review №36

What a great place! You can go in and play all the classic arcade games and pinball you like. Plus food and beer! Wow! Great addition to Funky Town!

An
Review №37

Going there at least once a week since the soft open great selection of drafts. the upstairs bar seems to get the short end of the stick when it come to the good beer selection. Every game problem I have noticed does get fixed within a few hours if not definitely by next time I visit. Staff does still need to be more organized and well aware of everything going on, but seems to get better as time progresses. Its a great place to escape and unwind everyday life the view from the rooftop patio is amazing great selection of rare truly Authentic retro arcade experience. I suggest taking a date a group of friends as most of the games are the multiplayer games

Ch
Review №38

The best arcade in the country comes to Fort Worth and spares no expense. This is the best opening all original arcade lineup of any Free Play. 25 taps for those that want a craft drink selection. A good menu good enough to look forward to as the first hour of pinball slips into the third. A rooftop view of Downtown Ft. Worth and wow. Just wow.

Lo
Review №39

Great little roof top bar. Needs live music but has the 80s playing from inside Free Play.

Ka
Review №40

Rooftop is awesome and game selection is on par with Total Nuclear Annihilation and Dragons Lair

Lo
Review №41

I absolutely adore FreePlay and so happy to have this location closer to home! Game selection rotates, food is delish, so many drink options (alcohol & non). Employees are great. The bartender, Vern, is the bestest! Fast, fun, knowledgeable and deserves all the tips! Great family fun or a night out. Wish there was a bit more room for more games.

Ma
Review №42

I am literally giving this place 4 stars. Would of been 5 stars but their napkin dispenser in the ladies bathroom was too high to reach.Along with their games, this place has a large variety of liquors and drinks. Friendly and hard working and helpful staff members.

Al
Review №43

Amazing retro arcade, their dedication to a quality product is undeniable. Will definitely visit again and again! Wonderful events and a great community!

St
Review №44

Had an awesome time here. Went three times last weekend.BUT My food was cold and had been sitting at the window for an hour because my buzzer thing was apparently dead and no one bothered to come look for me. That was a bummer and kind of a rip off but the cold sandwich was still fine. The kitchen only had one other ticket so no one cared and the bartenders response was “oh bummer”. But the drinks are priced well, the games are 99% awesome, and we had a blast.Couple suggestions:Trash cansHand sanitizerExpo or a manager keeping an eye on the kitchenI’ll be back for another chance at your menu.

Fi
Review №45

A fun place with cool old school arcade games

Lu
Review №46

Fun and entertaining very inexpensive. Great atmosphere felt like i was knocked right back into the arcade days when you walk to the back. Definitely worth it.

Ca
Review №47

Awesome place. Good food and drinks and the games...WOW! Will definitely be making Free Play a regular haunt.

Al
Review №48

So fun to play the old school games and the staff was super nice!!!

Ms
Review №49

Me & my bf tried this place after seeing it on FB lol. It was actually fun though. Plenty of great retro games!! Theyre new so still work to be done but would def go back. They have a bar & kitchen as well. $11 admission, unlimited game play. Kid friendly til 9pm then its 21+

ce
Review №50

Great selection of retro and newish games bar selection could be slightly wider but overall a fantastic time for adults/kids who appreciate old school in person gaming.

Ja
Review №51

Old arcade feel, good food and drinks. Thos is a great place to unwind and have a bit of fun either alone or with friends

Lo
Review №52

Authentic to the bone. Clean like Grandmas kitchen floor. It has the one game I need in my life right now, and even if they didnt they have a hundred others that can fill the hole in my soul that measures decades wide.

Mi
Review №53

I was skeptical at first, but this place is awesome. Its a whirlwind of lights, sounds, and retro games Ive always wanted to try.

Je
Review №54

First time coming here was when I was invited to Tuesday Night Fights.Thankfully Free Play Ft. Worth continues the awesome tradition if having Street Fighter 2 on authentic japanese cabs. The only arcades that seem to care about true fighting games is Free Play!

D
Review №55

Great selection of games from my childhood, close to my house, 10 bucks all you can play can’t be beat, and everyone is super nice here! I loved the Arlington location, this one is just as good! I only wish they had time crisis, but we can’t have everything we want haha.

Se
Review №56

Loved it! Even better than the Arlington loc. There rooftop was amazing!

C
Review №57

Clean and fun atmosphere. Super friendly staff. Layout has a nice flow. Beer selection was on-point, as usual

Jo
Review №58

Love me some pinball !

Ry
Review №59

You get a beer rewards punch card. Need I say more?

Eu
Review №60

Good amount of arcade games. alcohol prices are legit. alot of room to walk around

kr
Review №61

Awesome! We took our daughter there for her 18th birthday with some friends. They had a blast!

Jo
Review №62

Maybe this location will improve. First let me say I love freeplay and have been to all locations but mostly go to Arlington and Denton. I have been looking forward to this location opening but after my visit after an hour I was ready to leave. I counted 8 total machines that where not working but the cocktail tables which I like I see issues. These at this location where some of the loved classics but there where always people sitting at them and they where not even playing them but using them as tables for eating bar food. If they where drinking and playing it would been ok but they where not playing as there was a pizza in the middle of the units. After 30 minutes another party was using them in a similar way. Maybe in time some adjustments can be made and it will rate better for me but Arlington beats it for know.

Ge
Review №63

Great service and fun games.

Ch
Review №64

This place is not off to a great start. Half the pinball machines are broken or in need of maintenance and the bar staff have no direction. Could be a great place if it maybe had management.

Bo
Review №65

This place is pretty cool and nostalgia, however the bartenders are rude as ever. If you ask a simple question and they act like its the biggest inconvenience in the world to answer you. Customer service is really lacking sadly.

Al
Review №66

Really chill/relaxed atmosphere, but wouldve given 5 stars had they been serving food still. We had gotten there around midnight.

Er
Review №67

How can you go wrong with beer and video games? Awesome place and the staff is super knowledgeable.

Da
Review №68

Horrible customer service, employee was very short with me the first time in. The second time was informed that nobody under 21 was allowed in after 10. Can’t even find a phone number anywhere on Facebook site or on website. Very disappointed.

La
Review №69

I got to play a tournament the opening week in Super Street Fighter II Turbo & had a blast. I enjoyed the ST cab setup being head to head & wish FP Denton had some head to head configs as well!11/10 will return. I like the layout & upstairs bar/deck too! The area around FP is extremely nice too.

Jo
Review №70

Opened 3 weeks ago and already a great lineup of games. Seems a little smaller than the others but plenty of variety none the less.

ko
Review №71

Very fun place

Ga
Review №72

Great place to have a beer and play some old school games!

Ji
Review №73

Love these Guys! This place is an Absolute Blast!

Po
Review №74

Place is great! Friendly staff and only 2 of the 96 games were down.

je
Review №75

Hidden gem for any nerd

En
Review №76

Great place to enjoy time with your kids during the day and friends during the evening.

Sa
Review №77

Congratulations on opening in FTW. I love this place, please get Guitar hero.

T
Review №78

Small selection of games but good selection of beer lol

Ch
Review №79

Great games, well-maintained, with some cool obscure ones thrown in

Mi
Review №80

A lot of fun, video games galore

Mi
Review №81

The new magnetic pong machine is badass.

Br
Review №82

Had a great time at the Grand Opening!

da
Review №83

Way too hot and it wasnt packed. Thought there would be more games.

Pa
Review №84

Lots of old arcade games at a low entry price, huge beer selection and a rooftop with a view of downtown!

Ma
Review №85

Best place to grab a beer and play games

Ch
Review №86

So much fun

Ke
Review №87

Awesome place to revisit the old arcade days

Th
Review №88

Great location, beer selection, and real original games

Mi
Review №89

If you dont leave with a smile on your face then somethings wrong with you. :D

Ja
Review №90

This location has a very large game room and a ton of classic games!

Sk
Review №91

False advertising outside with price. Arcades that I went for where broken. Food sucked.

Ad
Review №92

Great date night spot

Co
Review №93

Great beer selection and games.

Al
Review №94

Fun and love upper deck

Jo
Review №95

Cool place!

Ja
Review №96

Awesome place

Am
Review №97

Fun environment

B
Review №98

Like being a kid again

Ja
Review №99

Free Play is Hyper Dope

Cr
Review №100

Chill spot

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  • Address:1311 Lipscomb St, Fort Worth, TX 76104, United States
  • Site:http://freeplayftworth.com/
  • Phone:+1 682-231-1444
Categories
  • Video arcade
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:Closed
  • Wednesday:3–11pm
  • Thursday:3pm–2am
  • Friday:11am–2am
  • Saturday:11am–11pm
  • Sunday:Closed
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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