Playland Arcade at Hampton Beach is a nostalgic gem and a must-visit for anyone looking for classic seaside fun. With a great mix of retro games like Galaga, pinball, skee-ball, and claw machines—many still running on quarters—it’s a perfect blend of old-school charm and family-friendly entertainment. The atmosphere is lively and colorful, the games are affordable, and even when a machine has issues, the staff are friendly and quick to help. Whether you’re escaping a rainy beach day or just want to relive your childhood, Playland Arcade delivers pure, timeless fun right on...
Read moreWonderful place full of nostalgia and fond memories. Lots of old-school games & originals from the early 1980's to include Asteroids, Galaga and Frogger! The are MUCH better than the lame, almost always-closed "arcade" by the casino and well worth the visit. My only gripe and reason for 4 out of 5 stars is because many of the machines are in need of maintenance and/or repairs. Many of the older machines had screens nearly completely washed out with time, pinball games had stuck paddles but all-in-all, it's a great place & we'll be back every time we visit...
Read moreDO NOT USE ATM ON SITE. It will add a $3 "fee" BUT THEN it will also add a $2.50 ATM Withdrawal fee on top of that. So to use the ATM, you are paying $5.50.
Skee ball ate about $2 in total across multiple machines. Half the games were broken or off. Basketball toss does not roll the balls back since they are too deflated. Literally everything was sticky. Some of the $1 racing games are not linked to play with the machine next to you. This arcade is 100 times worse than Joes Playland on the other side...
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