Best Family Fun Centers in Philadelphia

University Family Fun Center – University City

This University City arcade boasts that it's the only traditional arcade in the city of Philadelphia. From air hockey to Treasure Quest, University Family Fun Center truly has something for everyone, plus you can host your game-crazed kid's birthday party here, too!

Craft Hall – Fishtown

Home of Main Stay Brewing, Craft Hall is a family friendly sports bar featuring old school Nintendo games, a giant ship playground, ping pong, and constantly updating play features. There's a reason why this place is routinely ranked the best bar for parents. 

Dave & Buster's – Multiple locations

Connect 4 Hoops, Star Trek, Roblox, VR, air hockey, billiards, and other classic arcade games are on offer at Dave & Busters, which has two locations in Philadelphia, plus one in Plymouth Meeting and one in Blackwood, New Jersey. 

Round 1 – Multiple locations

They say, "All the fun under one roof" and there's no arguing with that, as Round 1 features ping pong, arcade games, trampolines, a play zone, karaoke, bowling, and a lot more. Round 1 indoor play centers can be found in Exton, Philadelphia, Deptford, Lancaster, Towson, and Elizabeth, so there's bound to be a great indoor play and arcade center not far from you in the Philadelphia area!

Queen and Rook Game Cafe – South Philadelphia

This award-winning board game cafe just moved to a new location and now includes a retro video game arcade! Check out this spot for gamers of all kinds.

Best Family Fun Centers in Chester County and Delaware County

Grand Slam – Malvern

Grand Slam packs a lot into its enormous space: laser tag, mini golf, arcade games, batting cages, and much more! It also hosts summer camp for seven- to twelve-year-olds, with discounts for siblings.

Oasis Family Fun Center – Glen Mills

This is a great indoor play area for families with kids who love to climb on a playground or explore virtual reality, before hitting the arcade games. Don't miss the Ballocity Arena, where kids up to age twelve can have a ball with thousands of foam balls in a multi-level structure. Plus Oasis features an on-site cafe with kid favorites. 

Game on State – Media

Arcade games, console games, and pinball are the mainstays of this community favorite, where you can pay to play by the hour. Parents will appreciate the classic Wii, Nintendo and Sega games, and kids will love the candy in the bulk wall.

The Pinball Gallery – Malvern

If you love pinball, this is the place for you! With tons of pinball machines from today all the way back to the 1930s, plus video arcade games, and classic home console games, there's something for everyone. Pay for 1 hour, 2 hours, or all day and play as much as your hear desires!

Putt Putt Fun Center – Clifton Heights

With outdoor mini golf, a jump shot basketball trampoline, and a bunch of arcade games, Putt Putt is the perfect place to spend the day with the kiddos. 

Best Family Fun Centers in Berks County and Montgomery County

Historic Pottstown Carousel – Pottstown

Start with a ride on the carousel, which is a must-do local favorite for young and old alike. This is the second oldest carousel of its kind that's still in operation, and it's been beautifully restored with a whole zoo of carousel animals. Once you're done with your ride, play mini golf or arcade games to round out your visit. Note that they are only open on the weekends.

The Works – Wyomissing

A mega ball pit, go karts, laser tag, and a game room filled with hours of fun make this one of the best indoor play places in Berks County! Be sure to check out one of the restaurants after the whole family has worked up an appetite.

Arnold's Family Fun Center – Oaks

Arnold's is a great place for active kids or kids who are into wheels, as there are go-karts (including a track especially for kids under ten years old) and lots of ways to climb and play. Once you're off the track, try bowling, laser tag, the ropes course or rock wall. Older kids will like the thrilling rides, but there are also carnival rides that are suitable for younger kids as well. Arnold's really is at the center of it all when it comes to arcade games and other indoor fun -- it's worth the drive from Philadelphia for a full day of play!

Best Family Fun Centers in Bucks County

Giggleberry Fair – Lahaska

Giggleberry Fair is top on of any list of indoor play places in the Philadelphia area. It features Giggles Discovers, a play area just for kids under six with a fire truck, puppet show area, and water play, plus kiddie rides. Ride the Grand Carousel then hit the game room, which features Transformers and Batman and more! Plus: climb Giggleberry Mountain, a three-story maze and obstacle course filed with foam berries. 

Best Family Fun Centers in New Jersey

The Funplex – Mount Laurel, NJ

Come for the vintage pinball games, stay for virtual reality! The arcade at the Funplex aims to be state-of-the-art so they add new games regularly, including lots of virtual reality options that will appeal to older kids and adults. Other indoor activities include bowling, a boardwalk that features even more games, plus rides and all your favorite summer treats.

Game On! – Medford, NJ

Classic games, pinball, console games, plus virtual reality games make this local New Jersey arcade a great place to play the day away.