Entry No. 43 — the Seattle file — filed under: records

Southgate Arcade

Opened in 2025 by the owners of the adjacent Southgate Roller Rink, this White Center room fills a former bank with vintage machines, including rare pinball like Funhouse, Bride of Pin-Bot, and Swords of Fury, alongside crane games. It's a genuinely off-the-radar, all-ages spot in a neighborhood most Seattle date guides ignore. There's even a private karaoke-and-games room that holds up to 30 people.

The move: Play retro cabinets all afternoon, then walk next door to lace up skates at the roller rink for a one-two nostalgia punch.

📍 Before you go Limited hours: Fri 5-11 p.m., Sat-Sun 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; all-ages; pairs naturally with the roller rink next door.

• 📍 White Center, Seattle
• 💸 $
• ⚡ Big night
• 🌗 Indoors

Where: 9646 17th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106

Hours: Added 2026-06-24 — confirm current hours before you go.

⚠ Seasonal or scheduled — always check before you go.

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Proof: source 1 · source 2 · source 3 · source 4

last checked: 2026-06-24