Around Blind Donkey
2 stops, all within a short walk
1
0.4 mi
5:30 PMFriendly competition
2
7:00 PMDinner
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A game night out in Pasadena
Bowling, arcades and escape rooms, then dinner to settle the score.
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A little competition gets you past first-date small talk faster than anything. Bowling, arcades, escape rooms and mini golf give you something to do with your hands and something to laugh about over dinner afterwards. Most are walk-in; escape rooms need booking.
This guide ranks 5 arcades & games in Pasadena. Editors' picks come first, then the rest by rating, and the plans below build a whole evening around the best of them.
Make a night of it
Routes around the top spots on the list, with the best-rated places nearby for the rest of the evening.
Around KingsRow Gastropub
2 stops, all within a short walk
1
0.6 mi
5:30 PMFriendly competition
2
7:00 PMDinner
Around Colorado Bar
2 stops, all within a short walk
1
0.4 mi
5:30 PMFriendly competition
2
7:00 PMDinner
Arcades & games in Pasadena
Editors' picks first, then by rating.
Good to know
- What's the best arcade or game spot in Pasadena for a date?
- Our top pick is Blind Donkey, rated 4.8 out of 5. KingsRow Gastropub and Colorado Bar round out the top 3.
- Are there affordable arcades & games in Pasadena?
- Yes — Blind Donkey, KingsRow Gastropub and Colorado Bar are all $$ or under.
- What should we do before or after?
- Make it a game night out: friendly competition, then dinner. The plans on this page pair each top spot with the best-rated places within about a 20-minute walk.