Dave & Buster’s Folsom is a high-energy entertainment complex that brings together a sprawling video arcade, a sports bar, and a full-service restaurant under one roof. Located in Folsom, California, in the greater Sacramento metro area, this venue trades the nostalgia of a classic arcade for the scale and spectacle of a national chain. The space is built for group celebrations, sports watch parties, and big-screen events more than quiet or vintage gaming sessions.
The Folsom location joins several other Sacramento-area arcades serving players across the region, including Coin-Op Game Room, Round1 Bowling & Arcade in Roseville, Capital Pinball Parlor, Xtreme Claw, and a sister Dave & Buster’s in Roseville. It uses the chain’s signature Power Card swipe system to run its game floor and rewards programs, and it leans hard into social entertainment with 40-foot screens, HD TVs, and a packed calendar of themed nights.
This is an all-ages venue during operating hours, with the bar side restricted to guests 21 and over. Anyone searching for an arcade in the Sacramento region can browse the directory through the arcade finder or explore the interactive arcade map to compare options across the metro.
At a Glance
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Address | Folsom, CA |
| Phone | +1 916-293-0000 |
| Hours | Sun–Thu 10 AM–12 AM; Fri–Sat 10 AM–1 AM |
| Rating | 4.7 out of 5 from 498 reviews |
| Best For | Large groups, kids parties, casual drinkers, families |
The Scene
Because the venue’s directory record does not include synthesized visitor reviews, this section draws on the chain’s own site analysis to describe the Folsom location’s atmosphere. Dave & Buster’s Folsom is positioned as a high-energy chain entertainment complex that blends a sprawling video arcade, sports bar, and full-service restaurant into one lively destination. The atmosphere leans toward big-screen sports viewing parties and group celebrations, with crowd-pleasing $5 happy hour drinks and shareable bar food fueling the social vibe. It is built for cheering crowds during soccer matches and birthday parties more than quiet or nostalgic gaming sessions.
Happy Hour runs Monday through Friday from 4 to 7 PM and Sunday through Thursday from 9 PM to close, with a separate Late-Night Happy Hour extending the deal later. One important Folsom-specific quirk worth flagging: this location is explicitly excluded from the chain’s $5 Bites happy hour food promotion, making it one of only about 20 locations nationwide where that deal is unavailable. Drink deals on 22-ounce domestic drafts, glasses of wine, and select cocktails still apply.
The calendar is packed with themed event nights, including World Soccer match viewing, Fantasy Football, soccer watch parties, basketball viewing, UFC fight nights, trivia nights, kids birthday parties, adult social events, corporate events, team building events, and the Schools/Play Academy program.
Games & Machines
The game floor runs on the Power Card system, where players load credits onto a swipe card that activates every machine. The lineup includes Power Card swipe games, redemption games capped at 1,500 tickets, crane games (which are excluded from unlimited play packages), coin pushers, dance games, VR games, the signature Human Crane attraction, Arena games that require specialty credits, and merchandising games. The venue also supports a Season Pass program for repeat visitors and a D&B rewards program.
Notable features include specialty credits for Arena and Human Crane games, on-site Power Card balance checking, and the option to add an Unlimited Game Play upgrade. Eat & Play combo meals start at $19.99, pairing an entrée with $10 in Power Card credits. The venue identifies itself as a video arcade in directory categories, while in practice it functions as an arcade, sports bar, and restaurant hybrid.
Visiting
The Folsom address sits within easy reach of the Sacramento metro, and the venue is open seven days a week. Sunday through Thursday hours run 10 AM to midnight, while Friday and Saturday hours extend to 1 AM. The venue is all-ages during operating hours, with alcohol service restricted to guests 21 and over; minor policies can vary by location, so checking ahead for any specific age-related questions is a good idea.
The kitchen serves a full restaurant and sports bar menu that includes Dave’s Double Cheeseburger, Fish & Chips, Boneless Wings, Crispy Chicken Sandwich, Classic Goldfingers, Parmesan Garlic Chicken Caesar Salad, signature wings, juicy burgers, loaded nachos, and bar bites. The bar is fully stocked with ice-cold beers, cocktails, and a long happy hour drink list featuring 22-ounce domestic drafts, $7 wines, and signature cocktails such as Watermelon Rita, Moonshine LIT, Dangerous Waters Island Punch, Henny Strawberry Nirvana, Backwoods Blueberry Lemonade, Tres Tequila Rita, and D&B Long Island Tea.
Party bookings are available for kids birthdays, adult social events, corporate events, team building, and school groups, with Special Events reachable at (916) 293-0006. The venue’s website offers both Book a Table and Book an Event options. Visitors looking for other Sacramento-area gaming spots can also check out Coin-Op Game Room for a different arcade atmosphere, head to Round1 Bowling & Arcade in Roseville for bowling plus games, or visit the nearby Dave & Buster’s Roseville for a similar chain experience on the other side of the metro. Venue owners who want to update hours, games, or pricing details for this listing can use the claim your listing page.