Nickel Mania Arcade In Utah With Dozens Of Vintage Games Will Bring Out Your Inner Child

If you grew up in the era of pinball machines and video games like Donkey Kong, you probably remember blowing your entire allowance at the arcade. There's an arcade right here in Utah that will bring out your inner child when you visit. It's full of vintage games (and some newer games, too), so you're going to want to check it out.

Nickel Mania has three arcades in Utah: Murray, West Jordan, and Springville. They're all open seven days a week. There's a small admission fee of $2.25 per person.

Several years ago, visitors to Nickel Mania actually put nickels into the games, but the company has switched over to a card system. They'll load up your card...

...then you'll swipe it at the card reader found on every game.

This arcade specializes in vintage pinball machines, and there are plenty to choose from. While every Nickel Mania location has more than a dozen, the West Jordan arcade has several rows of these beauties.

Do you remember playing pinball as a kid? These machines will bring to mind those childhood memories. If anyone gives you grief about spending an hour playing pinball, remind them that you're increasing your hand/eye coordination.

For another blast from the past, check out the arcade's video games, too. From old classics to newer games, they've got a great selection that's guaranteed to occupy your afternoon (they're good for increasing that hand/eye coordination too, we've heard).

Remember Dance, Dance, Revolution? See if you've still got the moves now! You won't need to stop by the gym after a few rounds of this game.

You'll also find games that reward you with tickets, coins, or prizes.

Take your tickets over to the redemption machine and feed 'em in...

...then take your receipt over to the prize area to decide what goodies you want to get.

Head to Nickel Mania for a nostalgic trip down memory lane. Bring your kids with you so they'll have fond arcade memories, too!

Check out Nickel Mania's website for current operating hours. You'll also find a coupon for a reduced admission rate of just $1.50 on the website.