Chuck's Arcade — Attraction in Saint Petersburg

For some reason, this location does not have a prize corner. I saw videos online for a Chuck's Arcade that had a prize corner that had all kinds of retro Pizza Time Theater themed merch. So I drove down immediately, only to find a kid's trampoline instead of a prize corner. This place is supposed to be for adults, isn't it? Why have a trampoline for small kids? The wall art and vibe were nice, and they had a couple good games. But most of the games were very forgettable and if I wanted to deal with screaming 5 year olds, I'd just go to an ACTUAL Chuck E Cheese. But as a CEC fan who was looking forward to scoring some cool merch, and just chilling and playing some classic games in a more laid back atmosphere, it was very disappointing. Stoked to see Pasqually though. So they get 1 star for him and 1 star for the decor and...

This arcade is fun and cute, but it doesn’t feel truly geared toward adults. It closes by 7 or 8 p.m. since it’s inside a mall, so don’t expect a late-night hangout. As a sister business to Chuck E. Cheese, it could have been something unique…imagine adult-sized ball pits, slides, or jungle gyms to really tap into our childhood nostalgia.

Instead, it’s just a standard arcade. Nothing bad, but nothing that sets it apart either. There are other arcades open much later serving food and refreshments. Worth a quick visit, but not a must-see.

If you want a better experience, Elev8 in Tampa ( also in a mall but it’s honestly one of the best multi floor arcades I’ve been to) or...

This is nothing special. The only way to know its associated with chuck e cheese is the few signs saying chucks arcade, and the pasqually in the glass box. There were 4 retro arcades, and everything else was basically a 2010+ newer machine. Some were not even working. Fairly tiny, some newer racing cabinets with multiple seats. You'd be better off going elsewhere for retro arcades. Like...