PowerPlay Metro North Entertainment Center is a video arcade located on Barry Road in the northern reaches of Kansas City, Kansas. Set just off a busy commercial corridor in the Northland, the venue has built a presence among local players looking for a dedicated gaming spot rather than a generic mall attraction. Its location makes it a convenient stop for families, casual gamers, and enthusiasts in the Kansas City metro who want an arcade with straightforward hours and a clear identity.
Kansas City, Kansas sits across the state line from its larger Missouri counterpart, and the Barry Road area has long served as a regional shopping and entertainment hub. PowerPlay fits comfortably into that landscape, offering a focused arcade experience for visitors from both sides of the metro. Travelers planning a wider Kansas City gaming crawl can pair this venue with other destinations listed across the RetroArcade.com directory, including Main Event Kansas City North and Draftcade.
For visitors new to the area, the RetroArcade.com arcade finder and interactive arcade map are useful starting points to chart out a full day of gaming stops across the metro. PowerPlay Metro North is one of several entertainment venues within roughly fifteen kilometers of central Kansas City, and it tends to attract repeat visitors thanks to its consistent hours and accessible suburban location.
At a Glance
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Address | 509 NW Barry Rd, Kansas City, KS |
| Phone | +1 816-423-4447 |
| Hours | Wed–Thu 12–8 PM; Fri 12–10 PM; Sat 11 AM–10 PM; Sun 11 AM–8 PM; Mon–Tue Closed |
| Rating | 4 out of 5 from 1,600 reviews |
| Best For | Visitors looking for a dedicated video arcade in the Kansas City Northland |
The Scene
PowerPlay Metro North carries a rating of four out of five across roughly 1,600 user reviews, suggesting a generally positive reputation among the people who have visited and rated the venue. While an editorial review summary has not yet been compiled by our research team, the broad review base gives the arcade a recognizable footprint among Kansas City area gaming destinations. Visitors who have rated the venue tend to be local players and families in the Northland who appreciate a venue with consistent daytime openings and reliable weekend availability.
Because the formal review synthesis and theme highlights have not yet been published, the public rating and review count stand as the clearest signal of how the venue is currently received. Anyone who has played at this arcade and wants to share impressions can do so through our review prompts, and venue owners and managers can claim this listing to add official details about the machine lineup, pricing, events, and house policies. Our editors review every claimed listing to keep the directory accurate and current.
Games & Machines
Because PowerPlay Metro North is categorized as a video arcade, visitors can reasonably expect a lineup of coin-operated video cabinets and amusement machines typical of a standalone gaming venue. The venue sits within a larger entertainment center complex, which often signals additional gaming options beyond what a single storefront arcade would offer. Without a published inventory from the venue’s homepage, specific titles and machine counts are not listed here, and players are encouraged to check the venue’s website directly for the most current lineup.
Players interested in a particular genre — racing, fighting, redemption, rhythm, or pinball — will want to confirm availability with the venue before making the trip, since the cabinet mix at any standalone arcade can shift over time. Cross-referencing with the other Kansas City venue pages in the directory is a useful way to set expectations across the metro.
Visiting
PowerPlay Metro North is found at 509 NW Barry Rd on the north side of Kansas City, Kansas, easily reached from I-29 and the broader Northland commercial district. The venue keeps a structured weekly schedule: closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, with afternoon and evening openings Wednesday and Thursday, prime-time hours on Friday, and extended weekend runs Saturday and Sunday. A typical visit lines up well with the posted hours — afternoon drop-ins are common on weekdays, while Friday and Saturday nights tend to be the busiest windows.
For visitors planning a fuller Kansas City gaming itinerary, nearby destinations across the directory include The Rush Funplex alongside the venues already noted above. Broader trip planning is easy with the arcade map, which lets you see all venues in the Kansas City metro at a glance, and the find-an-arcade tool, which is the quickest way to filter by city, state, or venue type. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of this venue can help future visitors by leaving a review or, if they run the business, by claiming the listing to share official details.