EXTRAORDINAIRE ARCADE is a retro-modern arcade that has carved out a distinctive identity among the dedicated gaming venues in San Bernardino, California. Sitting on Sepulveda Avenue, the space pairs a deep catalog of classic and modern arcade cabinets with a dedicated home console lounge, giving it both nostalgic pinball-hall energy and contemporary esports-tournament appeal.
The arcade stands out for one simple but unusual promise: every machine inside — from the pinball lineup to Air Hockey — is set to free play the moment guests pay admission. There are no quarters to feed and no swipe cards to track, which has helped the venue attract families, kids’ birthday parties, tournament competitors, and large company outings alike. With a 4.8 rating across 229 reviews, it sits at the top of any conversation about dedicated arcades in the Inland Empire.
San Bernardino’s retro gaming scene is small but active, and EXTRAORDINAIRE ARCADE anchors a useful cluster of venues worth exploring. Visitors planning a route through the city can browse the arcade finder directory, scan the interactive arcade map, or wander over to neighbors like Revival Arcade for more cabinet action. The directory also lists a companion EXTRAORDINAIRE ARCADE page that pairs with this entry.
At a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | 2237 Sepulveda Ave, San Bernardino, California |
| Phone | +1 951-545-4055 |
| Hours | Closed Monday–Tuesday; Wednesday 2 PM–9 PM; Thursday–Friday 2 PM–11 PM; Saturday 12 PM–11 PM; Sunday 12 PM–9 PM |
| Rating | 4.8 out of 5 from 229 reviews |
| Best For | Families, kids’ birthday parties, tournament players, and large groups |
The Scene
Stepping into EXTRAORDINAIRE ARCADE feels like walking into a moody, neon-drenched arcade from another decade. Glowing hexagonal ceiling fixtures wash the room in purple and blue, and the layout splits naturally between a wall of arcade cabinets and pinball machines on one side and a separate home console lounge on the other. The atmosphere reads more “tournament-ready esports lounge” than “mall arcade,” especially on weekends when fighting-game events draw a competitive crowd.
The standout detail here is the venue’s free-play pricing model: every arcade, pinball, and Air Hockey machine runs on admission rather than coins or cards. That setup, combined with regular Tekken 8, Street Fighter 6, and Super Smash Bros tournaments, has helped the space function as a local esports hub. Snacks and drinks are available at the on-site counter, though the venue doesn’t serve food or alcohol — a small gap that the two party rooms happily fill by allowing guests to bring their own.
Programming runs hot. A Tekken 8 Tournament hosted by Big Trucker Joe is scheduled for July 25th at 4 PM, a Street Fighter 6 Tournament hosted by TrueGamer is set for July 19th at 4 PM, and a Super Smash Bros Tournament hosted by DNG is on the calendar for July 16th, 2026 at 6:15 PM. Birthday parties and company outings are also part of the regular rotation.
Games & Machines
The cabinet floor runs deep, with more than 100 arcade games backed by a rotating selection of pinball machines and an Air Hockey table. Among the signature titles for casual visitors is Guitar Hero Arcade, which doubles as a crowd-pleaser at parties and group events.
For players who prefer controllers, the back of the house houses a dedicated home gaming console area stocked with Nintendo Switch 1, Nintendo Switch 2, and multiple PlayStation 5 units. That lounge keeps fighting-game fans happy between tournament rounds, with Tekken 8, Street Fighter 6, and Super Smash Bros getting regular rotation. The combination of free-play cabinets and modern console hardware makes the floor feel unusually versatile for the region.
Visiting
EXTRAORDINAIRE ARCADE is located at 2237 Sepulveda Ave in San Bernardino, with phone lines open at +1 951-545-4055 and additional information posted at extraordinairearcade.com. The arcade is closed Mondays and Tuesdays, opens at 2 PM on Wednesdays (closing at 9 PM), and runs 2 PM to 11 PM on Thursdays and Fridays. Weekend hours run noon to 11 PM on Saturday and noon to 9 PM on Sunday.
Admission is structured as an hourly or all-day cover charge. Standard rates run $10 per person per hour without pinball and $15 per person per hour with pinball. Wednesday through Friday, an all-day pass is available for $20 without pinball or $25 with pinball, with a $15 no-pinball all-day special also offered midweek. Saturday and Sunday all-day passes run $25 with pinball. Groups of four or more can claim $15 (no pinball) or $20 (with pinball) per person for full-day access. The venue enforces a no-spectators policy — every guest pays admission, though birthday guests enter free all day.
Food and drink are limited to the on-site snack bar, which serves drinks and snacks but no full meals or alcohol. Party guests can supplement by bringing their own food and non-alcoholic drinks into the two private rooms. Neighboring businesses — Baskin Robbins, Bakers, Little Dragon House Chinese, and Spicy Jacks Wings & Fingers — make easy takeout options.
Two party spaces are bookable. The VIP room runs $250 per hour for up to 30 guests (with capacity for roughly 60 and $10 per additional guest above 30) and includes gaming consoles, arcade games, Air Hockey, and a personal refrigerator, with BYO food and drinks allowed. The smaller room runs $150 per hour for up to 20 guests ($10 per additional guest above 20), with BYO food and non-alcoholic drinks and gaming consoles included. After the party ends, the host family can stay and play all day, with additional guests joining for $10 all-day.
For more arcades across San Bernardino and California, browse the arcade finder directory or jump into the interactive arcade map. Venue owners who spot outdated information can claim their listing to keep details current. Fellow San Bernardino venue Revival Arcade and the companion EXTRAORDINAIRE ARCADE listing are also worth a look.