Spare Time Portland is a video arcade operating in Portland, Maine, offering coin- and card-driven entertainment for visitors of the coastal New England city. The venue sits among a small cluster of gaming destinations in the greater Portland area, where locals and tourists can choose between several arcade-style facilities depending on the kind of play they are after, from pure video halls to family entertainment centers that pair games with bowling or trampolines.
Portland itself is Maine’s largest city, sitting on Casco Bay with a working waterfront, a notable restaurant scene, and easy day-trip access to beaches and lighthouses up the coast. Visitors planning an arcade stop can browse the arcade finder to compare options across the region or open the interactive arcade map to plot a route that includes Spare Time Portland alongside nearby stops such as Round1 Bowling & Arcade – South Portland and Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park.
At a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | Portland, ME |
| Phone | +1 207-878-2695 |
| Hours | Monday–Thursday: 10 AM – 11 PM Friday: 10 AM – 12 AM Saturday: 9 AM – 12 AM Sunday: 9 AM – 11 PM |
| Rating | 4.5 out of 5 from 1,100 reviews |
| Best For | Video arcade play in a standalone arcade format |
The Scene
Spare Time Portland carries a 4.5 out of 5 rating across approximately 1,100 reviews, placing it firmly in the well-regarded bracket among the arcades catalogued in the directory. That volume of feedback signals a steady flow of repeat visitors rather than a one-time novelty stop, and the rating suggests the typical guest leaves satisfied with the experience on offer. Visitors planning a Portland trip can use the arcade finder or the arcade map to weigh Spare Time Portland against sibling venues in the same city, including Round1 Bowling & Arcade – South Portland for a bowling-plus-arcade mix and Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park for active family play.
Because a structured review summary and highlighted themes have not yet been compiled for this listing, the editorial team has not stitched together quoted takeaways here. Prospective visitors who want a fuller read of public feedback should consult the venue’s own review channels before heading out, and operators who want a curated editorial summary to appear on this page can claim the listing and submit materials directly through the directory.
Games & Machines
The venue is classified as a video arcade, so visitors can reasonably expect a floor built around coin- and card-driven electronic play rather than a broader family entertainment center format. Specific cabinet lineups, redemption counts, prize inventory, and any pinball or rhythm-game selections are not recorded in the current data set, so this section stops at that category-level description rather than naming individual titles. For readers curious about the floor before visiting, the venue’s own website at sparetimeentertainment.com/Portland is the most direct source for current machine lists and any featured-game rotations.
Visiting
Spare Time Portland is listed at Portland, ME, and the front desk can be reached at +1 207-878-2695 for the most current operating details. Hours run 10 AM to 11 PM Monday through Thursday, expand to midnight on Friday, open at 9 AM and close at midnight on Saturday, and run 9 AM to 11 PM on Sunday. That schedule covers most after-school, after-work, and late-evening visits, with weekend mornings available for families who prefer an earlier start.
The current record does not include age policy, food and drink options, or party and group booking details, so those specifics are best confirmed by phone or through the venue’s website before arrival. Visitors weighing several Portland-area gaming stops can pull up the arcade map for a wider view, browse the arcade finder for additional listings in Maine and beyond, and—if you happen to operate the venue—claim this listing so that hours, policies, and machine details stay accurate for the next reader who comes looking.