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Chuck’s Arcade has opened in St. Petersburg, Florida, offering adults a nostalgic gaming experience with classic titles and modern attractions. Launched as part of Chuck E. Cheese’s national expansion, the arcade features beloved games like Ms. Pac-Man and modern VR experiences. With ten locations across the U.S. and a unique adult-focused remodel, Chuck’s Arcade aims to blend nostalgia with contemporary gaming, catering to both longtime fans and new generations.
St. Petersburg Welcomes Chuck’s Arcade, A Nostalgic Yet Modern Gaming Venue
A new arcade called Chuck’s Arcade has officially opened in St. Petersburg, Florida, providing adults with a nostalgic escape into their childhood gaming interests. Part of a national rollout from Chuck E. Cheese, which has unveiled several locations across the U.S. since June 2025, Chuck’s Arcade aims to offer a unique blend of classic and contemporary gaming experiences.
The arcade features a range of beloved gaming titles including Ms. Pac-Man, Galaga, Mortal Kombat, Donkey Kong, and Centipede. In addition to these nostalgic options, Chuck’s Arcade also includes modern attractions such as racing games and immersive virtual reality experiences based on hit franchises like Jurassic Park and Halo. This combination is designed to captivate both longtime fans of these games and newer generations.
As of now, there are ten Chuck’s Arcade locations scattered throughout malls in the United States, including Trumbull in Connecticut, Oklahoma City and Tulsa in Oklahoma, Victor in New York, Buford in Georgia, El Paso in Texas, Nashua and Salem in New Hampshire, and St. Louis in Missouri. Some of these sites were previously operating as Fun Sport Arcades and feature distinctive designs and gaming lineups overseen by familiar animatronic characters, including Chuck E. Cheese.
In Florida, three popular hotels—Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Suites, Marriott Village at Lake Buena Vista, and Westgate Town Center Resort—offer versions of the Chuck’s Arcade experience, with the Westgate Town Center even featuring a themed area known as the “Mystery Fun House Arcade.” This initiative illustrates Chuck E. Cheese’s commitment to expanding its brand appeal beyond traditional locations.
The recent launch of Chuck’s Arcade is part of a larger, strategic effort by Chuck E. Cheese to attract adult audiences following challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2024, the company underwent a significant corporate restructuring and initiated a $300 million remodeling plan aimed at enhancing their fun center offerings.
Included in this remodel are plans for the addition of trampoline zones and a revamped menu aimed at adult tastes, featuring a varied selection of pizza toppings, wing sauces, and desserts. As the company approaches its 50th anniversary, it is focusing on modernizing its image while preserving the nostalgic elements that have long resonated with its audiences.
Chuck E. Cheese, which originated in the 1970s as Chuck E. Cheese Pizza Time Theater, was founded by Nolan Bushnell, co-founder of Atari. Today, it operates a total of 31 locations across the state of Florida. The new Chuck’s Arcade locations are poised to reinvigorate the brand and provide adults with a space to relive their favorite gaming memories, ensuring that the legacy of arcade gaming continues to thrive.
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