The Ice Box Arcade

Found this place after checking out and leaving thereafter another arcade establishment in the area. As a patron who values ambiance and overall experience, I must say that The Ice Box Arcade takes the cake. It is clean, and with a huge open space. The atmosphere is as inviting as it is vibrant, staff exudes warmth and hospitality. So, all you family-friendly, fun-seekers and nostalgia junkies, if you haven't experienced the pinball and arcade paradise that is The Ice Box Arcade, you're seriously missing out! This place is the holy grail of good times, where every flip of the pinball machine and every beep of the arcade game sends shivers of delight down your spine. The vibe? It's like stepping into a time machine, talk about a blast from the past! And the best part? The staff here are as cool as the games themselves, dishing out unparalleled service and smiles in equal measure. So whether you're a pinball wizard or just a casual gamer looking for a good time, The Ice Box Arcade has got you covered. Five stars for keeping the fun alive and reminding us that sometimes, the best way to escape reality is to dive headfirst into a world of flashing lights and high scores!

Very clean place. Kids and adults will like it. Loved the "No Grass on the Astroturf" sign to warn stoners to not pass out while playing games.

This is a great date night/ friends night out spot! Love their little outdoor area too! They have tons of fun pinballs machines and other games too! Makes you feel like a kid again!

The Ice Box is one of the true historic gems of Seattle; conveniently located across from Big Mario’s, Bad Jimmie’s etc., is a barcade with what is probably the best selection of pinball in the greater Seattle area (besides the museum near CID). The space itself is probably most noteworthy - it was in fact an ice locker; what sets it apart from other places is the fact that the owners will do little things like roll out a BBQ and leave a bunch of dogs, patties and buns for anyone walking through. The entryway includes an outdoor fairway of seating to socialize and rest. Games average about $.75 per play. There are ATMs and change machines on site. The pinball machines are all in exceptional condition with new games rotating in and out all the time (I should add that they keep a pair of Killer Queen machines!) The bar has a wide selection of local and popular beverages (both with and without alcohol). You can even purchase various art and craft products from a small selection of local vendors. Furthermore there remain a handful of weekly and monthly tournaments on rotation which occasionally include live music. I love this place so much!

Holy cow! This place totally exceeded my expectations! Not only do they have a large collection of awesome pins and arcade machines (in good repair, that's important), there's an awesome little garden and patio area, and a stage where they have some live music. Place felt clean, fresh open air, and I couldn't have been more stoked. Big time five stars from me.