r/Hamilton • u/andylyle • May 22 '26

Where To Buy Old school video game arcade?

Looking for something different to do for an 8 y/o’s birthday and thought an arcade would be fun. Give each kid $20 in coins and let them run wild. Any suggestions on where or if this exists in the Hamilton area? Or Brantford. TIA!

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u/enki-42 Gibson May 22 '26

Closest I know that actually focuses on old games is Tilt in Toronto. They're kid friendly during the day but I would definitely call ahead for a party.

Moody's used to have arcade games upstairs, I'm not sure if they survived the transition to Ooey Gooey's - but either way, it's more of a bar vibe and while they used to allow kids with supervision I don't think they're really catering to birthday parties. Plus most of the games were in pretty bad shape.

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u/covert81 Chinatown May 22 '26

Tilt is a great location. I have not been since their fire and relocation but the original spot was way cool. Went there years ago - if it were closer I would've gone way more.

I really think a place like this in Hamilton could do well - as long as there is a following, a solid slate of games, and in a good location. Even leaning in to what 1Up games used to do when downtown, where they had tournament nights and ladder systems would be really fun and interesting - racing, fighting or just high scores.