Nancy A.
7/11/2025
So fun! I went in for the first time and will definitely go back! -So many fun arcade games -Pizza is amazing -Yummy N/A drinks -Hand sanitizers available throughout -Games are reasonably...
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500 E Locust St
Des Moines, IA 50309
Up-Down in Des Moines, IA offers a retro arcade bar experience where patrons can enjoy a variety of classic arcade games, pinball machines, and skee-ball alleys. With over 60 games from the '80s and '90s, including favorites like Pac Man, Donkey Kong, and Mortal Kombat 3, visitors can relive the nostalgia of old-school gaming for just a quarter per play.
In addition to the extensive game selection, Up-Down provides a unique atmosphere with life-size Jenga, Connect Four, and Nintendo and Sega console gaming options. Guests can also indulge in craft beers, house-made pizza slices with creative toppings, and daily specials like discounted drinks and token deals. Whether hosting a corporate event, birthday party, or casual hangout, Up-Down offers a fun and lively setting for all types of gatherings.
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Tippy P.
9/5/2025
We were walking to the car and noticed this arcade opened until 2am. Funny thing is, Minneapolis has an arcade too but I am never in the area. They have daily specials and tokens were 1 full cup...
Andrew S.
6/7/2024
I was in town for vacation and came across this bar online and was not disspaointed--it was a Thursday night which meant all games were $.10 which was awesome and they have tons of old school...
Laura C.
11/10/2024
Stopped in after going out for dinner and this was a great choice! The price to play games wasn't expensive at all, and it was t that busy but it was earlier in the night. It's a little loud but...
Jenzie M.
12/8/2024
Great gaming and bar space but all the pinball is on a mode where you have no extra ball, no ball save. Super hard! But then again it's still only 25$ per game even for newer Stern machines. Don't...
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