Three Lives is a video arcade tucked into downtown Syracuse at 316 S Clinton Street. The directory lists it under the video arcade category with a strong 4.7-star rating built from 662 user reviews, marking it as one of the more popular gaming stops in central New York.
The arcade sits within Syracuse’s compact downtown grid, where S Clinton Street functions as a corridor for late-evening entertainment. Visitors planning a Syracuse gaming trip can compare Three Lives against Dave & Buster’s Syracuse, Skill Shot Pinball Arcade & Event Space, Apex Entertainment Syracuse, Boba-Cade, and Funcity Adventure Park — all catalogued in our same-city listings. The RetroArcade.com arcade finder and the interactive arcade map make it easy to line up several stops in one trip.
Three Lives is a focused addition to the city’s retro-gaming circuit rather than a full entertainment complex. Players looking for a straightforward arcade outing in Syracuse will find its downtown address convenient, while traveling enthusiasts can use this directory entry to plan a multi-stop crawl through the regional scene.
At a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Address | 316 S Clinton St, Syracuse, NY |
| Phone | +1 315-218-5001 |
| Hours | Sun 12–10 PM · Mon 5–10 PM · Tue 5–10 PM · Wed 12–10 PM · Thu 12 PM–12 AM · Fri–Sat 12 PM–2 AM |
| Rating | 4.7 out of 5 from 662 Google reviews |
| Best For | Walk-in video arcade sessions in downtown Syracuse |
The Scene
Because the directory does not yet carry a synthesized review summary for Three Lives, this section is built strictly from the venue record and its public rating data. The arcade carries a 4.7-star average across 662 reviews — a notably high mark that places it well above a typical five-point baseline and indicates broad satisfaction among visiting players in the Syracuse market.
Visitors are advised to read the most recent Google reviews before planning a trip, since aggregated ratings can shift quickly in the arcade category and a single venue’s tone can change with new ownership, new machines, or new operating hours. The RetroArcade.com entry will be updated as richer review data becomes available through the editorial pipeline. Until then, the rating alone gives a reasonable signal that Three Lives has cultivated a loyal local following on S Clinton Street.
Games & Machines
The directory categorizes Three Lives as a video arcade, which signals a traditional coin-or-card-play setup focused on electronic and video cabinets rather than pinball, redemption, or full family entertainment center fare. Specific cabinet lineups are not currently published in our analysis of the venue, so players should expect a typical downtown video arcade experience and confirm the current machine roster with staff on arrival.
For players who want a different mix of cabinet types, the same-city listings offer clear alternatives. Dave & Buster’s Syracuse delivers a larger entertainment-center format, Skill Shot Pinball Arcade & Event Space caters to dedicated pinball players, Boba-Cade leans toward a boutique atmosphere, Apex Entertainment Syracuse spreads across multiple attractions, and Funcity Adventure Park covers family-style adventure play. Travelers can scope them all from the same directory page.
Visiting
Three Lives is located at 316 S Clinton Street in downtown Syracuse, New York — a central position that puts it within walking distance of other Armory Square-area nightlife. The phone line for current conditions is +1 315-218-5001, and the venue’s own web presence is reachable at http://www.threelives.bar/.
Hours follow a clear weekday-weekend pattern. Mondays and Tuesdays are short evening sessions from 5 PM to 10 PM, while Wednesdays open at noon and run through 10 PM. Thursdays extend into the midnight hour, and Fridays and Saturdays open at noon and close at 2 AM. Sundays open at noon and close at 10 PM. As with smaller arcades, last-call times can shift with private events, so a quick call ahead is wise for late-weekend visits.
No age policy, food-and-drink program, or party-booking details are recorded for Three Lives in the current directory entry. Travelers planning group outings can browse comparable venues in the area through the arcade finder or scout the neighborhood visually on the arcade map.
Operators who manage Three Lives and want to expand this listing — including age policy, food and drink offerings, party booking, and a fuller machine roster — can claim the listing to update the record directly. Players can keep exploring more retro and modern arcade destinations across New York through the same RetroArcade.com tools.