This Iowa Arcade With More Than 60 Vintage Games Will Bring Out Your Inner Child

Visit Old School Pinball and Arcade in Grimes, Iowa, to enjoy vintage pinball and arcade games in a family-friendly environment.

It may seem like old school arcades are a thing of the past, but right here near Des Moines, they're still going strong! Visit this family-friendly arcade in Iowa to take a step back in time and relive the glory days of your childhood, when pinball and Pac Man defined your Saturday nights.

The Old School Pinball and Arcade is a retro game house that's sure to bring you right back to your childhood.

Spend hours here, moving from machine to machine, trying to score as many points as you can and proving that you're still a pinball wizard.

There are over 60 vintage pinball machines here, and you'll find your childhood favorites tucked in between extravagant modern games.

Along with pinball machines, you'll find every old school arcade game you've been missing. PacMan, Galaga, and more are waiting for you.

To make your trip complete, order an old fashioned milkshake and sit down to relax with your friends or family.

Kids love the ice cream sundaes they can order in between rounds of Guitar Hero!

There's even a party room available, and it's the perfect place to celebrate any special occasion.

Old School Pinball and Arcade is located at 209 SE Main St., Grimes, IA 50111. They're open on Wednesday and Thursday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m, and from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays. They're typically closed on Monday and Tuesday.

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