Dave & Buster’s Queen Creek — Arcade in Gilbert, Arizona

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Arcade Venue

Dave & Buster’s Queen Creek anchors a corner of the Gilbert, Arizona entertainment scene with the brand’s familiar mix of arcade energy and modern sports-bar spectacle. The venue operates out of the Queen Creek, AZ address corridor and pulls in families, date-night duos, birthday crews, and corporate groups looking for an all-in-one night out. Doors open at 10 AM and the lights stay on well past midnight on weekends, making the venue workable for both daytime family trips and late-night adult outings.

The Queen Creek location is part of the nationwide Dave & Buster’s chain, but it functions as a true family entertainment center that is equal parts arcade, restaurant, and sports lounge. Whether visitors are chasing tickets on a redemption machine, settling into a Social Bay with friends, or watching a 40-foot screen broadcast a championship game, the venue is built to keep multiple generations entertained in a single visit. Travelers planning a broader Gilbert-area arcade crawl can search the arcade finder directory or browse the interactive arcade map to compare options before heading out.

At a Glance

DetailInfo
AddressQueen Creek, AZ
Phone+1 480-212-1800
HoursMon–Thu 10 AM–12 AM · Fri–Sat 10 AM–1 AM · Sun 10 AM–12 AM
Rating4.2 out of 5 from 346 reviews
Best ForFamilies, sports fans, birthday parties, corporate events, group outings

The Scene

Dave & Buster’s Queen Creek is positioned as a high-energy entertainment complex that blends a massive arcade with a lively sports bar and a full-service restaurant under one roof. The official site frames the venue as catering to families, sports fans, and groups looking for a fun night out, with big screens, competitive games, and crowd-pleasing food and drinks. The atmosphere is described as loud, celebratory, and designed for all ages to enjoy together, which matches the broader Dave & Buster’s brand experience across its locations.

The venue leans heavily into sports broadcasting, with 40-foot screens for watching Football, Soccer, Basketball, UFC, and Hockey, alongside dedicated watch parties and fantasy football gatherings. Happy Hour runs Monday through Friday from 4 to 7 PM and Sunday through Thursday from 10 PM to close, anchoring a bar program that includes craft beers, signature cocktails, 22-ounce domestic drafts, house wine, spirits, and mocktails. The vibe is unmistakably party-forward, with the special events desk regularly promoting holiday parties for Christmas and New Year’s, trivia nights, and adult social events alongside kid-focused birthday bookings and schools events.

Games & Machines

The arcade floor at the Queen Creek location runs on the brand’s signature Power Card system and spans both cutting-edge and classic titles. Players can move between racing games, immersive shooters, basketball games, air hockey, and dance games alongside a full bench of crane games, pushers, and merchandising games. Two attractions stand out as signature experiences: the Human Crane, a person-sized take on the classic claw machine, and The Arena, a competitive multiplayer zone for head-to-head play.

Virtual reality is also part of the mix, with VR games available alongside ticket redemption games that let skilled players walk away with prizes. An Unlimited Game Play upgrade option is offered for guests who want unlimited time on the floor without watching a Power Card balance. Visitors focused specifically on claw machines can compare the Queen Creek offerings to Claw Planet Arcade and the second Gilbert outpost of the same brand at Claw Planet Arcade (Gilbert), while bowling-and-arcade fans may want to weigh the menu at Lucky Strike Gilbert for a different kind of night out.

Visiting

Dave & Buster’s Queen Creek is located in the Queen Creek, AZ address area and can be reached by phone at +1 480-212-1800 for general inquiries and party bookings. Hours of operation run 10 AM to midnight Sunday through Thursday and 10 AM to 1 AM on Friday and Saturday, putting the venue well within reach of both daytime family trips and late-night adult outings. Holiday and special-event schedules can shift published times, so guests are wise to call ahead or check the brand site when planning a visit around a holiday weekend.

Guests must be at least 21 years old to consume alcohol on-site; minor policies can vary by location and by attraction. The kitchen runs the full Dave & Buster’s menu, including burgers, fish and chips, boneless wings, crispy chicken sandwich, classic goldfingers, parmesan garlic chicken Caesar salad, steaks, salads, and desserts. Eat & Play Combos start at $19.99 and bundle an entrée with a $10 Power Card, with unlimited play upgrades available for those planning to spend the afternoon on the floor. The bar also runs $5 Lime Time ‘Ritas and 22-ounce draft specials during world soccer match broadcasts.

Party and event bookings are handled through dedicated event planners, who tailor packages for kids’ birthday parties, adult social events, corporate events, team-building days, school events, Play Academy programs, trivia nights, holiday parties, and watch-party gatherings. The special-events line at 480-212-1800 connects directly with that desk, though online booking is also available through the brand’s main site. Venue operators looking to update their own listing details can claim their listing through RetroArcade.com to keep hours, games, and event information current.