Back to the Arcade operates as a dedicated video arcade in Allentown, Pennsylvania, sitting in the Lehigh Valley region roughly 60 miles north of Philadelphia and about 90 miles west of New York City. The venue is recorded in our directory as a standalone video arcade category, which distinguishes it from larger chain entertainment complexes, skill-game rooms, and barcades that share the same city. The address is listed simply as Allentown, PA, with phone-based contact available for visitors who want to confirm a session before they make the trip.
The arcade has built a strong reputation among local players, carrying a 4.8 out of 5 rating drawn from 464 reviews. That kind of sustained feedback score, paired with a focused weekly schedule that runs afternoons into evenings most days, points to a venue that has cultivated a loyal repeat-visitor base rather than chasing tourist volume. Visitors who enjoy comparing independent arcades across the state can line this one up against other entries on our Pennsylvania listings.
At a Glance
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Address | Allentown, PA |
| Phone | +1 610-573-8655 |
| Hours | Sun 11AM–5PM · Mon–Tue 3–8PM · Wed–Thu 1–8PM · Fri 1–9PM · Sat 11AM–9PM |
| Rating | 4.8 out of 5 from 464 reviews |
| Best For | Drop-in video arcade sessions, retro play, repeat local visits in the Lehigh Valley |
The Scene
Across 464 reviews the venue holds a 4.8 out of 5 rating, a score that places it comfortably among the higher-rated independent arcades in the Lehigh Valley. Because the review highlights and written summary fields in our record are empty, specific visitor themes cannot be quoted here — instead, the picture that emerges from the numbers is one of consistency: a focused video arcade that has earned repeat visits from the Allentown gaming community.
Readers who want to dig deeper into the broader visitor landscape can use the arcade finder to browse neighboring Allentown venues and compare formats side by side. A handful of other arcades operate in the same city, ranging from skill-game rooms to chain entertainment centers, and each takes a noticeably different approach to the format.
Games & Machines
As a dedicated video arcade, the venue is built around coin-operated or card-based cabinet play rather than skill-game terminals or full restaurant-and-bar entertainment. Specific cabinet titles and machine counts are not detailed in our current record, so visitors planning a trip should call ahead at +1 610-573-8655 or check the venue’s Facebook page for the latest lineup and any rotating features.
For readers comparing arcade formats around Pennsylvania, the interactive arcade map lets you locate other video arcades, pinball rooms, and family entertainment centers, and plan a multi-stop route through the region if you want to sample more than one spot in a single outing.
Visiting
Back to the Arcade is located in Allentown, PA. The full street address is not separately broken out in our record, so visitors should confirm the exact location by calling the venue directly before traveling. The arcade’s online presence runs through its Facebook page rather than a standalone website.
The weekly schedule runs Sunday from 11AM to 5PM, Monday and Tuesday from 3PM to 8PM, Wednesday and Thursday from 1PM to 8PM, Friday from 1PM to 9PM, and Saturday from 11AM to 9PM. The pattern front-loads afternoon openings on weekdays and pushes later closing times on Friday and Saturday, giving weekend visitors the longest play window of the week.
Our directory entry does not currently list an age policy, food and drink offerings, or private party booking details, so anyone planning a group visit should contact the venue in advance. Owners or managers who want to add missing details — photos, machine counts, event listings, age policy, or party packages — can update the page through the claim your listing pathway.
For broader trip planning around the Lehigh Valley, the arcade finder and arcade map tools both surface other Allentown venues, including nearby pinball rooms, family entertainment centers, and barcades that pair drinks with classic cabinets. To compare this venue against other Pennsylvania arcades or to bookmark it for a future visit, head to its full page on the directory at Back to the Arcade.