Find your favorite game
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Twin Cities video arcade and retro game lounge
“Insert coin” not required
Part arcade, part pop-culture gallery, the Two Bit Game Room is a playable tribute to gaming history and 1980s nostalgia. 90+ classic cabinets and pinball machines, all set to free play.
Open daily by appointment only.
Monday-Thursday: 12-5 p.m.
Friday: 12-9 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday: 12-5 p.m.
90+arcade & pinball machines
100sof console games on original hardware
5,500sq ft of arcade & lounge space
0quarters needed. Ever.
Explore the Game Room
Step into 5,500 square feet of arcade and lounge. Play golden-age arcade classics and pinball machines, then settle into the lounge for console games on original hardware, shelves of classic board games and a gallery of toys, posters and pop-culture memorabilia.
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The arcade90+ classic cabinets and pinball machines under a canopy of lights. 
Pinball rowFlippers, bumpers and backglass art from the '70s through the '90s. 
Golden-age classicsThe cabinets you lined up quarters for, now set to free play. 
Light-gun shootersPick up a light gun and clear the screen. 
4-player Rock BandGrab a guitar, the drums or the mic and rock out with your friends. 
Sit-down driving gamesGrab the wheel and challenge a friend. 
The loungeSink into the couches surrounded by games, toys and memorabilia. 
Multiple 4-player gaming stationsGrab three friends and settle a few old rivalries. 
Original hardware and CRTsReal consoles on period TVs, the way these games were meant to be played. 
Hundreds of console gamesPull a cartridge off the shelf and press start. 
Retro PC gamesAll your favorite classic PC games. 
Vintage handheldsGame Boys, tabletop electronic games and more on display. 
Playable Virtual BoysTry Nintendo's red-and-black 3D console from 1995. 
Classic board gamesShelves of board games for a break from the screens. 
Vintage toys and playsetsA pop-culture gallery of the toys you grew up with. 
Video game LEGO setsYour favorite video games, characters and systems, but made out of bricks. 
Magazines and memorabiliaNintendo Power, posters and game boxes line the walls. 
Arcade animation artOriginal animation cels from Dragon's Lair, Space Ace and Saturday morning cartoons. 
The Rock-afire ExplosionSigns, banners and album memorabilia from ShowBiz Pizza Place's animatronic house band.
How a visit works
01
Request an appointment
We're open by appointment only. Request a start time before your visit; weekends fill fast.
02
One flat admission
$18 per person covers up to three hours of everything, whether you play or watch. Popcorn and Wi-Fi are on us.
03
Everything is on free play
Every cabinet, pinball machine and console is set to 100% free play. No quarters, tokens or game cards.
In the news
As seen on TV
The Two Bit Game Room has been featured on WCCO, FOX 9, KSTP's Twin Cities Live and in the Pioneer Press. See what they have to say about us.
Private events
Level up with a private event
From baby showers to birthdays to retirement parties, enjoy exclusive access to 90+ arcade games, our console gaming lounge, and plenty of tables and seating for food, drinks and socializing.
$300
2 hours · up to 40 guests
- $100 for each additional hour
- 3,000 sq ft arcade floor + 2,500 sq ft lounge
- Bring your own food and non-alcoholic drinks
Built for every player
Appointment-only means calm, uncrowded and private-feeling, which makes the Game Room a popular choice for guests who need a quieter, sensory-friendly arcade.
Accessible gaming
The main showroom floor, arcade rows and lounge are fully wheelchair accessible. Our restroom has space limitations, so please contact us before booking.
Groups and day programs
We regularly host neurodivergent youth and adults, adaptive school groups, programs for people with developmental and cognitive disabilities, veterans' organizations, and adult day programs.
$5
Care provider admission
Working personal care assistants (PCAs) and chaperones get discounted $5 admission.
More to explore
Meet Jonesy
Our arcade cat, front desk greeter and social media manager. He greets guests at the door and will happily settle into your lap for as long as you'll let him.
Allergic to cats? Let us know when you arrive and we'll settle Jonesy in the back room. More on allergies
Give the gift of gaming
Good for one admission that never expires. It's the “Forever Stamp” of arcade gaming. A great gift for friends, family, coworkers or perfect strangers.
Visit
Book a visit
Just $18 per person for up to 3 hours. Request an appointment at least a day in advance. Hoping to visit sooner? Call 844-727-2233 to check availability for same-day visits.
Open daily by appointment only.
Monday-Thursday: 12-5 p.m.
Friday: 12-9 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday: 12-5 p.m.
Appointments are open to everyone, so you may share the space with other guests. Want the Game Room all to yourselves? Plan a private event.
House rules
- Admission is limited to three hours per person.
- Guests are welcome to bring outside food and soft drinks.
- Children under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult. No drop-offs.
- Children under 10 must be actively supervised by an adult at all times.
- Anyone misusing or abusing the games will be asked to leave without refund.
- Smoking and use of drugs is not allowed on the premises. Guests who are suspected of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be refused entry.
Frequently asked questions
Before you visit
Do you accept walk-ins?
No. We're open by appointment only and need at least 24 hours' notice. For same-day visits, call 844-727-2233.
How much is admission? Do the games take quarters?
All guests pay $18 per person for up to three hours of unlimited play. Every game is set to 100% free play.
Can we bring food and drinks?
Yes. Guests are welcome to bring outside food and soft drinks. We offer complimentary popcorn and a selection of soda for purchase.
Is there an age limit?
We're recommended for ages 13 and up. Children under 16 must come with a paying adult, and children under 10 must be actively supervised.
Located in the heart of St. Paul
Address
Two Bit Game Room
511 Rice St
St. Paul, MN 55103
Getting here
Easy access from I-94 and I-35E, and close to bus routes and the Green Line Capitol/Rice Street station.
Parking
Free parking in our 10-space lot just west of the building. Street parking and a public pay lot are also available across Rice Street.
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Love a game? Take it home
The Two Bit Game Room is the playable showroom for Rent My Arcade, our arcade rental service. Test drive a game here, then have a full-size cabinet delivered to your home or business for as little as $75 per month.
