Clio Bowling Arcade — Arcade in Flint, Michigan

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Arcade Venue

Clio Bowling Arcade is a video arcade located in Flint, Michigan. Flint is best known as the birthplace of the United Auto Workers and as one of General Motors’ historic manufacturing hubs, but the city also carries a long tradition of neighborhood entertainment venues that serve families, after-school crowds, and weekend players alike. The arcade fits squarely into that tradition, offering a local spot for casual drop-in gaming in the northern part of the Genesee County area.

What sets Clio Bowling Arcade apart in the Flint scene is its straightforward, community-arcade identity. Rather than positioning itself as a sprawling family entertainment center or a bar-driven barcade, it operates as the kind of classic neighborhood arcade that local players return to again and again. Its consistently posted hours suggest a focus on simple, predictable access — open every day from noon until midnight, with no complicated weekly schedule to memorize. That makes it a reliable anchor for anyone planning a quick game break or an afternoon arcade crawl.

Because Clio Bowling Arcade is part of a broader Flint-area arcade scene, it’s also a useful reference point for visitors comparing different venue styles within the same city. Listings for nearby spots such as The Last Level Bar & Games and Stardust Entertainment Center sit in the same directory and offer a different angle on Michigan gaming.

At a Glance

FieldDetails
AddressClio, MI
Phone+1 810-686-0260
HoursOpen daily, 12PM–12AM
Rating4.4 out of 5 from 546 Google reviews
Best ForClassic neighborhood arcade play, drop-in visits, and casual gaming sessions

The Scene

Our editorial review analysis for Clio Bowling Arcade is not yet available, so we won’t editorialize on player impressions beyond what the venue’s listing data tells us directly. What the record shows is a video arcade that has earned a strong overall rating on Google, with hundreds of reviews submitted by visitors. That’s a meaningful signal of consistency for a small-format neighborhood arcade, and it suggests the venue has built a steady repeat clientele over time. As we gather more detailed survey, visitor, and review data, this section will be expanded with quoted highlights and specific themes drawn from player feedback.

In the meantime, visitors planning a trip can compare Clio Bowling Arcade to other Flint venues using our interactive arcade map, or by browsing the full list of arcades in Michigan through the directory to see how it stacks up against neighboring options.

Games & Machines

Clio Bowling Arcade is categorized in our records as a video arcade, which sets the broad expectation for what’s inside. Players walking in can typically anticipate the standard lineup that defines the category — upright and cabaret video game cabinets driving both the modern and retro sides of the genre, plus prize and redemption pieces, and counter-style amusement machines. The arcade’s name hints at additional entertainment formats on site, but because detailed machine inventories aren’t part of this listing record, we don’t name specific titles or lanes here. Gamers who want a definitive rundown of current cabinets should check the arcade’s official website or call ahead using the phone number listed below.

Visiting

Clio Bowling Arcade is listed at the address “Clio, MI,” which places it within the Flint metropolitan area at the coordinates captured in our directory. The telephone line is staffed at +1 810-686-0260, and the venue maintains its own website at cliobowlingarcade.com for anyone who wants up-to-date machine lists, league information, or event announcements before making the trip.

Hours follow a single uniform pattern every day of the week — the arcade opens at noon and closes at midnight, Monday through Sunday. That kind of consistent daily window makes it an easy destination for lunch-break crowds, after-school players, and late-evening visitors alike. We don’t have age policy, food and drink, or party booking details in our record for this venue, so we recommend calling ahead or visiting the official site to confirm those policies before your visit.

For anyone mapping out a larger Flint arcade tour, it’s worth pairing a stop here with one of the nearby venues catalogued in the directory, including The Last Level Bar & Games and Stardust Entertainment Center. Both sit within the same city and offer a different angle on Michigan arcade culture. If you operate Clio Bowling Arcade and want to keep these directory details — hours, contact information, and venue description — accurate and current, you can claim your listing through RetroArcade.com. For more options in the region, browse the full arcade finder directory or open the interactive map to plot your next stop.