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Nickel-A-Play
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Things to Know
Nickel-A-Play is a retro arcade venue specializing in classic and vintage game cabinets with free-play options, known for its family-friendly atmosphere and well-maintained collection of nostalgic games.
A beloved spot for families and arcade enthusiasts who want to play authentic 80s and 90s arcade games without constantly feeding quarters, with genuinely friendly staff and a welcoming vibe.
- ✓Large selection of working vintage arcade cabinets including rare machines and free-play games
- ✓Excellent for birthday parties and playdates with staff consistently praised as friendly and helpful
- ✓Features UltraMix 3 DDR machine, considered one of the best versions of the game
- ✓Very affordable admission price that reviewers felt was surprisingly reasonable
- ⚠Some machines need maintenance—occasional issues with joysticks, buttons, or low volume on a few cabinets
How this is written: we run the full set of recent Google reviews through AI to pull out what guests consistently say — including the complaints, which is why there's a downsides list rather than only the good bits. It's rewritten as new reviews come in, so it describes the hotel as it is now, not as it was whenever someone last got round to writing a paragraph about it. Read the reviews yourself on Google Maps.
Hours
Monday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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What Visitors Say
All reviews on Google MapsMoka Vampire
2 months ago
Very amazing place to have a birthday party and enjoy the arcade! Thank you so much to everyone there it is always a pleasure to celebrate my kids parties. You all are very friendly and workers! I recommend this place to everyone and all kiddos! Very clean, friendly, working game and all around fun!
Jordan J River Simpkins
2 months ago
What an amazing place. This is a diamond in the ruff. Very fun place for kid friendly games and the management and staff is amazing. Most of the games worked well for the age of the games and there were a lot of games that didn't require money. Me and my family loved it.
Taylor
a month ago
Great place. Not the most modern facility, and I like it that way. The vintage game cabinets are what keep me coming back - I can play all the classics of my childhood. If that weren't enough, they have the (arguably) best version of DDR - UltraMix 3. Great place to spend an afternoon with the littles.
Manuel
3 months ago
Great place for the kids and ol' school games that are free play. I would recommend them for play dates and special events.
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Nickel-A-Play
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No Ke Aloha
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nickel-A-Play worth it in Denver Suburbs?
A beloved spot for families and arcade enthusiasts who want to play authentic 80s and 90s arcade games without constantly feeding quarters, with genuinely friendly staff and a welcoming vibe. Known for: vintage arcade classics, free-to-play games.
What do visitors love about Nickel-A-Play?
Large selection of working vintage arcade cabinets including rare machines and free-play games Excellent for birthday parties and playdates with staff consistently praised as friendly and helpful Features UltraMix 3 DDR machine, considered one of the best versions of the game Very affordable admission price that reviewers felt was surprisingly reasonable
Is there anything to know before visiting Nickel-A-Play?
Some machines need maintenance—occasional issues with joysticks, buttons, or low volume on a few cabinets
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