Fort Fun is a family entertainment center on East Mulberry Street in Fort Collins, Colorado. While the venue is listed as a video arcade, the actual experience covers a much broader mix of attractions under one roof, and visitors typically come for several hours rather than a quick stop on the gaming floor.
Fort Collins itself is a lively northern Colorado city anchored by Colorado State University. The downtown area is known for its craft breweries, locally owned restaurants, and proximity to some of the best outdoor recreation in the state, and indoor entertainment centers like Fort Fun give both locals and visitors a place to spend an afternoon when the weather turns cold.
Anyone planning a wider tour of the area’s gaming venues can use the arcade map to see how Fort Fun fits into the regional scene, or browse the broader arcade finder directory for similar spots across the city, including Clawzania Loveland, Pinball Jones, Sip n’ Flip Arcade and Soda Bar, Main Event Windsor, and Old Town Putt.
At a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Address | 1513 E Mulberry St, Fort Collins, CO |
| Phone | +1 970-472-8000 |
| Hours | Mon–Thu 10 AM–10 PM, Fri 10 AM–10 PM, Sat 10 AM–12 AM, Sun 10 AM–10 PM |
| Rating | 4.4 out of 5 from 2,100 Google reviews |
| Best For | Families with kids, birthday parties, and group outings |
What Players Say
Fort Fun is consistently described as a well-regarded family entertainment venue with a strong mix of activities and a notably friendly staff. The day-pass pricing tends to get called out as good value, and the facility is repeatedly praised for being clean and well-maintained. The trade-off, as several reviewers note, is that adults looking for faster go-karts or a deeper arcade selection may find the experience more aimed at younger visitors.
Staff and customer service is the most-cited positive theme in the reviews. As one guest wrote, “By far the best customer service I’ve experienced at this type of entertainment venue” — Google review. That professionalism shows up again in write-ups about birthday parties, where another visitor called it “a first class experience the kids have fun the staff is nice and attentive” — Google review.
Activity variety is the second most-mentioned strength. A typical summary of what’s on offer reads “bumper boats, go karts, laser tag, mini golf and arcade” — Google review, and the spread of attractions is what makes the day-pass pricing work for families. Cleanliness also earns regular praise, with one reviewer noting “I was impressed with the cleanliness and especially the friendliness of every staff member” — Google review. Kid-friendliness rounds out the positive picture, summed up by another guest as “something fun to do for all ages!” — Google review.
The mixed feedback worth flagging is mostly on pricing and food. One guest warned, “the food prices were OUTRAGEOUS! Next time we will eat before we go!” — Google review, and the on-site food gets described as “The pizza is mid and everything else tastes bottled or canned” — Google review. The arcade itself draws a more skeptical crowd as well, with one reviewer writing “avoid the arcade unless you’re looking to waste a lot of money” — Google review, and adults specifically noting that “Go-karts are very slow, and I did not find them enjoyable as an adult” — Google review.
Parking also comes up as a minor pain point, with one guest pointing out that “The spaces are very small. Awkwardly small” — Google review. That caveat is a small one in the overall picture, but worth knowing if you’re driving a larger vehicle or arriving with a full carload of party guests.
Games & Machines
Fort Fun is categorized as a video arcade, and the gaming floor sits inside a larger family entertainment complex. That means the coin-op selection is one part of a broader lineup that also includes go-karts, mini golf, bumper boats, laser tag, escape rooms, and a giant slide, rather than a destination for hardcore arcade collectors. Reviews suggest the machines on the floor are best treated as a complement to the rest of the activities rather than the main reason to visit, and a handful of guests have flagged the arcade’s value and selection as a weak spot compared to the rest of the venue.
Visiting
Fort Fun is located at 1513 East Mulberry Street on the east side of Fort Collins, an easy drive from downtown and Colorado State University. The lot is on-site, though guests have noted that the parking spaces run small, so plan accordingly if you’re arriving in a larger vehicle or coming in with a full carload of party guests.
Standard hours run 10 AM to 10 PM Monday through Thursday and Sunday, with Friday also running 10 AM to 10 PM and Saturday stretching an extra two hours to midnight. That gives families a full evening option on weekends and a reliable daytime window during the school week.
The venue is built around families and kids, and birthday parties and group events are a major part of the business. Reviews consistently describe the staff as attentive and the experience as kid-friendly, and on-site food and drink are available, though quality and pricing draw mixed feedback, so eating beforehand is a reasonable strategy. The day-pass format makes it easy to rotate between go-karts, mini golf, laser tag, bumper boats, and the arcade over a single visit.
For more on what the rest of Fort Collins has to offer, browse the arcade finder or zoom out on the interactive arcade map. Venue owners can update their own listing through the claim your listing page.