Entry No. 70 — the Des Moines file — filed under: arcade-play

Time Out Ames

A downtown Ames barcade with about ten pinball machines and a wall of retro arcade cabinets, plus pool and weekend karaoke. The pinball collection rotates and has carried crowd favorites like Jurassic Park and The Addams Family. It stays family-friendly until 7pm and turns 21+ after, making it an easy day-trip game stop north of Des Moines.

The move: Drive up to Ames, claim a pinball table like The Addams Family, and close the night belting one duet at weekend karaoke.

📍 Before you go About 35 miles north of Des Moines. 21+ after 7pm; karaoke is weekend-only.

📍 Ames
💸 $
⚡ Big night
🌗 Indoors

Where: 120 Kellogg Ave, Ames, IA 50010

Hours: Added 2026-06-23 — confirm current hours before you go.

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last checked: 2026-06-23