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GameWorks Las Vegas Has Closed — Best Arcades to Play Instead
The old GameWorks at Town Square is gone for good — but Vegas still knows how to play. Here’s where I send friends now.
More Things to Do in Vegas →I’ll be honest with you up front: if you came here looking for GameWorks, I have some sad news. The big GameWorks arcade at Town Square permanently closed, along with the rest of the chain, and it isn’t coming back. I remember it fondly — the wall of arcade cabinets, the bowling lanes, the birthday-party chaos — so I get the disappointment. The good news? As a lifelong Las Vegan, I can tell you our arcade and “barcade” scene is honestly better than ever right now. Let me point you to the spots I’d actually send my own friends and family to.
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GameWorks is permanently closed
The Las Vegas GameWorks at Town Square shut its doors for good, and every other GameWorks location closed along with it. If an old listing still shows hours or a phone number, ignore it — the space is no longer operating as GameWorks. Don’t worry, though; there are great places to play just a short drive away.
Where to play now
Swipe through the four spots I send friends to.
A few local tips
Getting there: AREA15 sits just west of the Strip off I-15 (near Sahara), so it’s an easy rideshare from most resorts. The Fremont Street and Strip arcades are walkable once you’re downtown or on the Boulevard.
What to expect: Most of these run on reloadable play cards rather than quarters, and several have full bars with 21+ rules later at night — if you’re bringing kids, go earlier in the day.
Hours & pricing: These vary by venue and change seasonally, so check the official site for the spot you’re visiting before you head out.
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REALTOR® with Keller Williams Realty Las Vegas, leading The Ballen Group. A lifelong Las Vegan sharing the best of the valley.
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