If your idea of adulting includes beer, Mortal Kombat, and a purple monster named Mr. Munch—you’re in luck.
Chuck E. Cheese just launched a brand-new arcade concept for adults, and the first 10 locations opened this week in malls across the U.S. It’s called Chuck’s Arcade, and it’s basically what happens when you grow up but never want to let go of winning tickets for plastic mustaches and slap bracelets.
These new spots are a nostalgia-packed throwback, featuring a mix of new-school games like Halo and Mario Kart... alongside arcade OGs like Asteroids and Mortal Kombat. Yes, you can still rack up tickets and cash in on prizes like the legend you once were.
Now, let’s be clear: it’s not a wild 21+ party palace. Kids are still allowed—but the vibe is definitely aimed at millennials who want to relive the glory days of joystick button smashing with a drink in hand. Some of the arcades even serve food and alcohol, and the brand is calling it a “modern-day love letter” to the games and fans who made Chuck E. Cheese iconic.
Oh, and for the full trip down memory lane? Each location features an original animatronic band member from Munch’s Make Believe Band. So yes, you can relive those beautifully awkward moments of being a ’90s kid mildly terrified of singing robots.
Whether you’re craving ticket redemption revenge or just want to feel something again, Chuck’s Arcade might be your new mall destination.
No word yet on whether Chuck himself will moonwalk through the aisles—but if he does, we’ll be there.
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