Business Details
30 Years
experience
Family-Friendly Arcade with Real Nickel Games in Garland, TX
Nickelrama Arcade opened in November 1996 and has since become a staple of family entertainment in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Our two Garland locations offer the largest selection of quality arcade games in the region, featuring classic and modern titles that use nickels instead of quarters for significantly reduced play costs. We pride ourselves on maintaining a clean, safe environment with top-tier game maintenance and an expansive redemption prize counter.Our business model emphasizes affordability and flexibility, allowing guests to bring their own food and drinks while offering customizable options for birthday parties, private events, and group bookings. With over 25 years of operation, we combine hands-on experience with a commitment to customer satisfaction, ensuring every visit delivers memorable entertainment value.
Services
Arcade Games
Birthday Parties
Private Events
Group Rates
Happy Hour
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We offer nickel-based arcade games at significantly reduced costs compared to quarter machines.
- Our two locations host memorable birthday parties with customizable table reservations and free guest allowances.
- Private parties gain exclusive access to entire facilities with no public admission during events.
- We maintain the largest redemption prize counter in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
- Flexible food policy allows guests to bring their own snacks and beverages (no glass/alcohol).
Services
Arcade Games
Our arcade features hundreds of games using nickels instead of quarters, including ticket games, video arcades, pinballs, air hockey, and simulators. Classic titles receive modern updates with features like large flat-panel displays. All games maintain pricing between 1-6 nickels per play session.
Birthday Parties
Reserve party tables for $119.95 (16 free guests) with optional $59.95 supplemental tables. Packages include exclusive table space, nickel purchasing options, and flexible reservation windows across both locations. Food and drinks may be brought in without restrictions.
Private Events
Book entire facilities for private events with exclusive access during reserved time slots. Accommodates up to 90 free guests while closing to public admission. Includes standard amenities and food policy flexibility for special occasions.
Group Rates
Organized groups receive discounted admission at $4.95 per person. Options include advance flat-rate payments or day-of-event pricing. Available for schools, daycares, and community organizations with dedicated reservation support.
Happy Hour
Purchase $5.00 cups containing 100 nickels during designated weekday mornings to receive free admission. Seasonal promotions run during holidays like Independence Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas with extended operating hours.
Questions
What are Nickelrama Arcade's operating hours?
Monday-Thursday 1pm-8pm, Friday 1pm-10pm, Saturday 11am-10pm, Sunday 12pm-9pm.
Can I bring my own food and drinks?
Yes, guests may bring outside food and non-alcoholic beverages to all events.
How much do arcade games cost to play?
All games use nickels instead of quarters, with prices ranging from 1-6 nickels per play session.
Do you offer birthday party packages?
Yes, table reservations start at $119.95 with 16 free guests and optional supplemental tables available.
Are there group discounts available?
Organized groups receive $4.95 per person admission rates with advance booking options.
Do you have private event spaces?
Entire facilities can be booked for private events with exclusive access during reserved time slots.
Reviews (6)
Chris O.
May 31, 2022
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Awesome place to take young kids. 5 bucks and they had all the fun they wanted. We will definitely come back
Eva Rebollar
May 20, 2022
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It was a fun place really good for the price they should charge per person tho especially if your there to bring the kids to spend money. But the kids had fun definitely for older kids :
Paul
May 10, 2022
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We had a lot of fun here. We had my kid's birthday party. There was plenty of room and wasn't super crazy busy. Staff was helpful, friendly, and easy to work with. The bathrooms were very clean. Plenty of games. Many ticket counter machines and staff to process the prizes.
DallasLibra
May 07, 2022
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Perfect get away if you have younger kids, teenagers, nieces, and nephew's. EVEN ADULT'S I would highly recommend this to families that don't want to spend a lot of money on a BDay party. I think about 100 nickels was 5 dollars. Mixed crowd of people which was great. I brought a Birthday cake from Kroger, pizza was served, and drink's for the kids. ALL THE CHILDREN WERE WELL MANNERED.
CecyThatsMe
May 05, 2022
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Our school just hosted our middle school party, Price location entertainment offered within our budget. The staff there was super friendly everyone had a great time highly recommend for parties events or just for a day out with a family.
Ruth K.
Apr 03, 2022
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Rude staff. Kids stealing nickel cups. Over crowded. For the price it isn't a bad place but be sure to go at a time when it's not busy.
