Affordable retro arcade fun for families in Garden Grove.
Nickel! Nickel! 5 Cent Games - Arcade is a Garden Grove video arcade offering affordable, family-friendly fun. Located at 12827 Harbor Blvd G2, the arcade uses a nickel-based system—entry is a small $2 fee, then games cost 1-6 nickels, with tickets earned for prizes. Reviewers praise its variety, cleanliness, and friendly staff, though some machines (notably pinball) may be out of order. Light snacks are available.
12827 Harbor Blvd G2, Garden Grove, CA 92840, USA
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Enjoy a wide variety of retro and modern arcade games, with most costing just 1-6 nickels per play, offering affordable entertainment for all skill levels.
Earn tickets while playing games and redeem them for fun prizes at our redemption counter, with fair payouts for a rewarding experience.
Experience a clean, vibrant, and well-organized arcade space perfect for families and groups, with staff ensuring a safe and welcoming atmosphere.
Purchase light snacks on-site to keep energy up during gameplay, though full meals are not available, making it ideal for short visits or combined outings.
Host casual group outings with ample game availability and space, though formal party packages are not offered, ensuring fun for friends and families.
Overall rating
Hailey Hershewe
The best arcade although requires a lot of maintenance on the machines. Cranes screws need to be tightened. Balls on games stuck and never removed. Don't see much being cared for. Ready to sell the business???because I'd improve the experience for the rest of the community.
Carina Jahn
This is a fun spot for playing games. The prices are great and I love all the retro games. I was a bit disappointed that most of the pinball machines were out of order, but there were plenty of other games to play. The ticket games were the most fun. I visited with my best friend and we had a great time.
Niccoles Robertson Sr
We absolutely love Nickel Nickel Arcade! There’s a small $2 entry fee, and after that, you have several affordable options ranging from $2 to $10 to purchase nickels for all the games. Most arcade games cost anywhere from one to six nickels each, which makes it easy to budget and play for a while. One of the best things about this place is that you actually earn tickets while playing, and the payout is very fair so you can redeem them for some fun prizes at the end. It’s definitely a great family spot. My kids are ages six to twelve, and they all have an amazing time here since there’s such a big variety of games and plenty of opportunities for family fun. Another plus is that it never feels overcrowded, so everyone gets a fair chance to play games and move around comfortably. The staff is always super friendly and welcoming, which makes the whole experience even better. Just a heads up—the arcade doesn’t offer full meals, but they do have some light snacks available for purchase. Overall, Nickel Nickel Arcade is a perfect place for families of all ages to spend a fun day together. Highly recommend!
L. R.
This was a fun place to visit. There’s plenty of games to play for everyone with different types of games to suit your taste. All the colors mashed it a very vibrant and stimulating place where everyone is just making their way around playing the games. There’s also an area to buy items with your ticket winnings. The staff were very helpful, attentive and friendly but it’s unfortunate that they’re behind plastic barriers that made it hard to hear them. The staff did bend down closer to the open area of the plastic to help the kids. It’s was very well organized for the groups that came in. It was pretty crowded on a Thursday afternoon about 1:00 pm but still games available to play. There were some games out of order, especially the pinball games. The overall time on some of the games is very short so just be aware. This place is also right next to the Great Wolf Lodge.
Rachel Ruiz
My boys and g*babies had a great time here. They had a Hugh selection of games!! The price is better than the other places that have games and prizes. We were sad that they didn't do party's because it is our little princess's birthday #5y but she had a great time!! I loved the fact that they keep everything clean!! Someone is disinfecting the ride games after kids get on. We will definitely be back!! We drove a long ways and it was worth it!!
