Channel 3 Retro Gaming Center — Local services in Lakewood

I recently had the chance to visit Channel 3 Retro Arcade, and what a delightful surprise it turned out to be! After my visit to a local thrift store, I accidentally got on the wrong bus and ended up exploring an older area of Lakewood. Instead of getting frustrated, I decided to embrace the adventure and see where it would take me.

After a couple of miles, I stumbled upon Channel 3, and I must say, it felt like stepping back in time! As someone who grew up in the arcade era, this place brought back so many fond memories. The nostalgic sights and sounds of classic games filled the air, and it was like being a kid again. I loved seeing all the vintage machines and remembering the good old days of gaming.

The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, with friendly staff who clearly share a passion for retro gaming. It’s a fantastic spot to unwind, indulge in some friendly competition, and reminisce about the arcade days of my youth.

So, if you find yourself in the Lakewood area, don’t hesitate to check out Channel 3 Retro Arcade—even if your journey leads you there unexpectedly like mine did! It’s a hidden gem that every arcade fan...

We held a private party here for my son's birthday and I would whole-heartedly recommend it to anyone! A private party here costs less than a party at a trampoline park and there are no minimum/maximum number of guests required. There are so many games and consoles; anyone, at any age and experience level will be able to find something to play! Our youngest played Mario Party on the Switch while the older kids tried out the vintage cabinet games and played their favorites together on the modern consoles, too. Parents can relive their childhood on the cabinets or play games from their extensive retro (and modern) console library. Our host, Matt, was extremely easy to communicate with during planning and was there to help throughout the party. They allow you to bring in your own food and drink and also have a fun selection of sodas and candy for sale. And it's not just for parties--we love coming here to play as a family! The flat fee covers your admission and game play for...

This place is AWESOME!!! Every vintage arcade game u can think of, and it's really cheap for the whole family....you pay per person, for the whole day....not per game. Really awesome for kids and adults....groupon has an awesome deal for here as well....my kids love fort night, and this is the only arcade I've found that has it for the kids. They also have all the vintage video gaming systems, which you can play, and/or purchase the systems, as well as any older video game you can think of.....and they have some unique snacks as well. My family and I will definitely be back....being open that late on the weekends too, is a plus...you can literally get lost playing all the games all night...and you can even leave for dinner, and come back to play since u pay per person, per day....everything was clean, and VERY well maintained.....WAY AWESOME!!!! I will be referring everyone I know...