Extraordinaire Arcade sits in San Bernardino, California, in a category that has grown increasingly rare — a strictly all-ages, pay-by-the-hour video arcade built for serious gaming rather than casual barcade entertainment. The venue has carved out an identity around tournament play, home console gaming, and a 100-plus machine floor, drawing families, kids’ party groups, and competitive fighting game communities through its doors.
What sets Extraordinaire apart from the typical coin-op setup is its pricing structure. Instead of feeding quarters or loading swipe cards, players pay a flat hourly rate covering every cabinet on the floor. The approach borrows the visual language of the modern barcade but stops short of the cocktails and 21-and-up restrictions, keeping the space family-friendly from open to close. The result is a hybrid that feels part retro arcade, part esports lounge.
San Bernardino has quietly become one of Southern California’s more interesting destinations for arcade enthusiasts. Beyond Extraordinaire, the city is home to Revival Arcade, Chibi Claw Arcades, and Lucky Strike San Bernardino — a mix of dedicated pinball rooms, claw-machine parlors, and bowling-arcade hybrids. Anyone planning a visit to the area can browse the full lineup on the arcade finder directory or plot stops on the interactive arcade map.
At a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Address | San Bernardino, CA |
| Phone | +1 951-545-4055 |
| Hours | Wed 2–9 PM · Thu–Fri 2–11 PM · Sat 12–11 PM · Sun 12–9 PM · Mon–Tue Closed |
| Rating | 4.8 out of 5 from 229 reviews |
| Best For | Families, kids’ parties, large groups, tournament players |
The Scene
Extraordinaire’s interior reads as neon-soaked from the moment players walk in. Glowing hexagonal ceiling panels and rows of lit-up cabinet faces line the floor, and the venue leans into a retro-futurist aesthetic that borrows the visual language of a modern bar without committing to one. Custom EA-branded signage and a dedicated console gaming zone anchor the space, lending it a competitive-gaming sensibility that goes beyond what most neighborhood arcades attempt.
The vibe is unapologetically all-ages. There is no alcohol service — only a snack bar handling drinks and light snacks — and the policy extends across both party rooms, with the VIP space marked non-alcoholic only. Birthday guests are admitted free all day, a perk that has made the venue a popular pick for kids’ parties and family outings. Despite the barcade look, the room stays family-friendly from the moment the doors open until the last cabinet is shut down for the night.
Games & Machines
The headline feature is the 100-plus arcade games running under one flat hourly rate. Players can step from classic cabinets to the dedicated console gaming area, where Nintendo Switch 1 and Switch 2 stations sit alongside multiple PlayStation 5 consoles. A Guitar Hero arcade cabinet anchors the rhythm section, while competitive players gravitate toward the dedicated tournament setups for Tekken 8, Street Fighter 6, and Super Smash Bros.
Pinball enthusiasts get their own lane in the lineup, and an Air Hockey table rounds out the table-game offerings. Outside of scheduled tournaments, all machines run on free play during private party bookings, removing the usual friction of token top-ups during long sessions. The mix of modern console setups, fighting-game tournaments, and traditional pinball under one roof is what draws the more competitive crowd. Calendar highlights include a Tekken 8 tournament hosted by Big Trucker Joe, a Street Fighter 6 tournament hosted by TrueGamer, and a Super Smash Bros tournament hosted by DNG.
Visiting
Extraordinaire Arcade keeps a four-day operating week, opening Wednesday through Sunday and staying closed Monday and Tuesday. Weekday afternoons run a shorter window of 2 PM to 9 PM on Wednesday, expanding to 11 PM closes on Thursday and Friday. Weekends open earlier — Saturday from 12 PM to 11 PM and Sunday from 12 PM to 9 PM — making the venue a natural fit for afternoon birthday parties and evening tournament sessions alike.
Admission is structured around hourly and all-day passes. Standard entry runs $10 per hour without pinball or $15 per hour with pinball. All-day passes are $20 per person without pinball or $25 with pinball, with weekday all-day passes priced at $15 and weekend all-day passes at $20. Groups of four or more get a discounted all-day rate of $15 each (or $20 with pinball). Spectators are not permitted.
Two private party rooms handle larger groups. The VIP room runs $250 per hour, holds up to 30 seated guests (around 60 total), and includes access to gaming consoles, arcade games, Air Hockey, and a personal refrigerator for BYO food and drinks. A smaller second room runs $150 per hour for up to 20 guests and is BYO non-alcoholic food and drinks only. Additional guests beyond each room’s seated limit are $10 per person. Venue operators interested in updating the listing can claim the listing directly.
Food at the venue is limited to the on-site snack bar, which serves drinks and snacks but no full meals. For guests wanting a real meal before or after their session, adjacent restaurants include Baskin-Robbins, Baker’s, Litter Dragon House Chinese, and Spicy Jacks Wings & Fingers. Free parking is available on-site given the venue’s standalone location. More San Bernardino gaming options — including Revival Arcade and Chibi Claw Arcades — can be explored through the arcade finder and arcade map.