Nickels Arcade brings pay-per-play gaming to a downtown Ann Arbor shopping mall at 326 S State Street. The arcade runs some of the broadest weekly hours of any gaming venue in the directory, opening as early as 7 a.m. on weekdays and rolling into round-the-clock play on Sundays.
Ann Arbor is home to the University of Michigan, and the South State Street corridor where Nickels Arcade operates sits within a dense stretch of retail, dining, and entertainment. The arcade’s listing in the directory is categorized as a shopping mall, which reflects how the gaming floor sits inside a larger commercial property rather than a standalone storefront. With a 4.6-star average drawn from 406 reviews, the venue carries the kind of consistent feedback that suggests a loyal local crowd.
At a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Address | 326 S State St, Ann Arbor, Michigan |
| Phone | +1 734-769-0941 |
| Hours (Mon–Fri) | 7:00 AM – 7:45 PM |
| Hours (Saturday) | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Hours (Sunday) | Open 24 hours |
| Rating | 4.6 out of 5 from 406 Google reviews |
| Best For | Drop-in pay-per-play arcade sessions and flexible late-night gaming |
The Scene
Because curated review summaries and highlight quotes are not on file in the directory record, this section steps back from quoted feedback and sketches the standing the listing has on file. The headline number — 4.6 out of 5 from 406 reviews — places Nickels Arcade comfortably above the typical pay-per-play arcade benchmark, and the category classification of “Shopping mall” hints at a casual, walk-in environment rather than a destination ticketed attraction. Visitors looking for a specific crowd vibe can weigh that profile against the descriptions of neighboring venues in the directory.
For readers weighing Nickels Arcade against neighboring options, the directory also lists Pinball Pete’s, BIG Best In Games – The Ultimate Event Party Venue!, and Lucky Strike Ann Arbor as other Ann Arbor venues worth a look. Each operates a different format, so cross-referencing them through the arcade finder helps match the right room to the right crowd.
Games & Machines
Because the homepage analysis and machine inventory are not on file, this section describes what the venue type implies rather than naming specific cabinets. As a dedicated arcade venue, Nickels Arcade is set up for the kind of drop-in, token- or credit-based play that lets visitors move between machines at their own pace. Without a detailed machine list in the record, the safest reading is that the floor follows the standard pay-per-play model common to neighborhood arcades. Visitors looking for a specific cabinet list should contact the venue directly using the phone number listed in the At a Glance table.
Visiting
Nickels Arcade is located at 326 S State Street in downtown Ann Arbor, putting it within walking distance of the University of Michigan campus and the surrounding retail district. The address is easy to reach by foot, bus, or car, and the South State Street corridor connects naturally to many of the city’s other entertainment anchors.
The weekly hours pattern is worth flagging in advance. Monday through Friday, the doors open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 7:45 p.m., giving early risers and after-work players a wide window. Saturday hours run 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., while Sunday opens for a full 24-hour stretch. The Sunday overnight window is unusual for an arcade of this type and makes the venue a practical option for night-owl gamers in the Ann Arbor area.
For phone inquiries and reservation questions, the listed number is +1 734-769-0941. The venue’s online presence is centered on its Facebook page at facebook.com/nickelsarc. Age policy, food and drink availability, and private-party booking details are not recorded in the directory, so visitors should confirm those directly with the venue before planning a group visit.
Readers planning a broader Ann Arbor arcade crawl can browse the rest of the directory through the arcade finder or scout nearby venues visually on the interactive arcade map. Venue owners who manage Nickels Arcade and want to update the listing — adding machine inventory, posting events, or correcting hours — can use the claim your listing page to start the process.