Free Play Bar Arcade

Category: Video arcade

Address: 182 Pine St, Providence, RI 02903, USA

Phone: +14013164299

Opening hours

Sunday: 7PM–1AM

Monday: 7PM–1AM

Tuesday: 5PM–1AM

Wednesday: 5PM–1AM

Thursday: 5PM–1AM

Friday: 5PM–2AM

Saturday: 5PM–2AM

Reviews

Carlos Lopez

Aug 2, 2022

I feel good I finally got to go Fell in love with the SF Turbo arcade and some arcade games that I didn't know was arcade games Really need to take some friends it's like literally a free arcade, want to take my nieces and nephew to family night as well as retro night 5 bucks is cheap 🙃😎

Ivan R.

Jul 18, 2022

Who doesn't love video games? Great if you've been playing them all your life. Drink was great. A little on the stronger side but not complaining. The games that my friend and I played were working fine. Except for one. The right input wasn't working. Happy they have more Japanese music game machines! Security was friendly. A lot of people. Great time for summer activities. Parking took a bit to find but overall had fun.

Richard Masciantonio

May 29, 2022

Awesome place to hang out. Service at the bar was fast and friendly where we ordered a tasty 12" bar pizza that was enough for two. Gameplay was pay once for unlimited access to every game (except for photo booth: (protip- great lighting for selfies)) The plethora of games to choose from allow for a high re-visit value as trying to play every game might not be possible in a single visit. Classics such as air hockey ( 1v1 and 4-way), skee ball, Dance Dance Revolution, and pinball offer great value as you can increase your skill without having to drop in constant quarters. Lots of retro games to play which can quickly lose their appeal without the nostalgia factor, but modern games such as competitive Mario Kart (one unit was broken for launching items) are worth coming back to. Pinball fans were well served with about 6 classic machines operational. Bubble hockey was a blast but unfortunately one of the players was a little broken making the matches kind of one-sided. Good vibes.

Tim King

Mar 10, 2022

We had a BLAST!! Brought back so many memories, it was like being back in DG's arcade!! You pay a $7 cover (mon-thurs) and play till you drop! If you're gonna drink, bring your big boy wallet because this is how they make their money!

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Questions & Answers

What are the Covid safety practices like here?

People are asking | Mar 13, 2021
Free Play Bar Arcade (Owner) | Mar 14, 2021

We strictly adhere to the State of Rhode Island’s Covid guidelines. Here’s what you can expect at Freeplay: ✅ Masks required by all patrons and staff ✅ Temperature check upon entry ✅ Contact tracing ✅ Social distancing measures ✅ Sanitizing stations throughout the arcade ✅ Plexiglass partitions between most games ✅ All games sanitized by staff ✅ Patrons must be seated at a table for food & drink service ✅ Contactless payment and menu options

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Do they not do karaoke anymire?

Shipwreck Salem | Dec 8, 2021
Free Play Bar Arcade (Owner) | Dec 9, 2021

Correct, we are hoping to add a dedicated karaoke night again next year

Are the games always(any day of the week)free after you pay cover fee?

Gabbe Rowland | Jan 1, 2022
Rafael Villar | Jan 2, 2022

Yep, free always. Just cover charge.

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Are you open on M.L.K. day?

Simon Said | Jan 8, 2020
Free Play Bar Arcade (Owner) | Jan 9, 2020

Yes, Freeplay will be open normal hours for Gayme night: 7pm-1am

Is this 21+ ALL THE TIME?

Steve Nichols | Jan 7, 2021
Free Play Bar Arcade | Jan 8, 2021

Strictly 21+ except for Family Days (held once per month). Also, Monday nights are Gayme nights (fundraiser for RI pride) and are 18+

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When will the next family night start?

VideoOverload | Nov 8, 2021
Maria R | Nov 9, 2021

Do you know when the next family night is and what time

Are you having a 2 year anniversary celebration soon?

Samantha Private | Jan 8, 2020
Free Play Bar Arcade (Owner) | Jan 9, 2020

Yes! Details coming soon!

Is it cash only?

Devon B | Jan 8, 2020
Jorge Hernandez Jr | Jan 9, 2020

For cover that's all.

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Is there dancing?

Stacy Bernardi | Jan 8, 2019
Free Play Bar Arcade (Owner) | Jan 9, 2019

Please join us next Saturday September 22nd for the Grand Opening of Rewind Retro Dance Lounge. More info available here: https://freeplayri.com/events

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Is there somewhere nearby where you can pay cash to park?

John Starosky | Jan 8, 2020
David Bravo | Jan 9, 2020

Pay lot on the same block. Several metered parking spots. And several pay lots nearby, like PPAC garage.

Is there happy hour?

Mamie Luogameno | Jan 8, 2019
Sheldon Marsh | Jan 9, 2019

Nope

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What kind of music might I find playing in 2 weeks on a Saturday?

Susan Walker | Jan 8, 2019
Andy Clemence | Jan 9, 2019

Good music! Classic 80s and 90s.

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Are any nights 18+?

Paula Smuda | Jan 8, 2019
Joseph Correia | Jan 9, 2019

No its always 21+

Do they id at the door? lost ny ID waiting for new one to come in. I'm 30 but look younger

Kelsey G | Oct 9, 2021
Dana Waters | Oct 10, 2021

Yes they do normally check IDs, with some exceptions if you look older then they're not going to check obviously. I will say I have some friends that don't look their age who are in their thirties and can pass for their late teens and therefore always end up getting carded

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Is there a parking lot? If no, how hard is it to find a spot around there?

Nicole Souza | Jan 8, 2019
Ed Ratkoski | Jan 9, 2019

There are metered street spots and a parking garage across the street.

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Is there are ramp to get in

Tina Karpovitz | Jan 8, 2019
Ed Ratkoski | Jan 9, 2019

The building is on ground level and a ramp is not needed to enter. There are several single step step downs. I don't recall if they are accessable.

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Is it hard to find parking

Ewik Knight | Jan 8, 2020
Matthew Nigrelli | Jan 9, 2020

When we were there, there was lots of street parking.

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What's the price to get in

Yahaira Cortes | Jan 8, 2020
Laura Tarabolski | Jan 9, 2020

$5 Monday-Thursday, $10 Friday-Sunday.

I seen some pictures with kids in it. Is there a time frame you would be able to bring your kids in?

David Maximus | Jan 8, 2019
Free Play Bar Arcade (Owner) | Jan 9, 2019

We host Family Days once a month on a Sunday from 12-5. Our next Fanily day is this Sunday October 28th. Please see our website for a schedule of future Family Days here: https://freeplayri.com/events

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It says 21 and over. Why are there kids in people's pictures?

Kimberly D | Jan 8, 2020
Timothy Killilea | Jan 9, 2020

They will have events where kids under 21 can come, but it's 21+ outside of those events.

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Does this bar play football or basketball games?

Joshua Branco | Jan 8, 2019
Troy Chace | Jan 9, 2019

They will put the games on the TV they do have TVs

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