Electric Quarter Arcade

Me and family stay at the Avalon in June. This is a nice little arcade within walking distance. My nephews enjoy playing the games and I even won a Sunny the Seagull. The arcade is a dying breed which is why I'm glad this one is still around. Plus, they have a cool Tampa Bay Buccaneers display inside. One of my favorite features, especially since it's off my favorite player and reason I'm a Bucs fan- Mike Alstott.

Looking for classic arcade games? They have more than other local arcades but still not much. At this writing there is a PacMan pixel bash sit-down (30+ Namco classics), Frogger, DK/DKjr/Mario, Simpsons, and the frequently seen class of 81 reunion Ms. pac Galaga. 5 or 6 pinballs and the rest claw machines. There is one of the "Raw Thrills" games, Halo Fire team Raven.

While not the fault of the owner operator, the Pac Man pixel bash machine has only 4-way controllers and games like Dragon Spirit and even Gaplus that require the 8 way are miserable to play with 4. Perhaps there is an aftermarket retofit or mod for this? Pity they DON'T any longer have the SPY HUNTER machine.

Unfortunately while the machines were in great condition, most of them had their volume all the way down except for Donkey Kong/JR/Mario, and even that one you could hardly hear. Don't know why some arcades choose to do this. Taking away the sound from games removes part of the experience.

A nice clean place overall for a little fun, but if you're looking for classic games even this misses the overall experience.

I had an exceptional experience at this establishment. Its location is perfect—far enough from the hustle and bustle to provide a relaxed atmosphere, yet still accessible. The entire place is impeccably clean, including the bathrooms, which is always a plus.

The staff truly stands out, especially a young man named J, who made my visits even more enjoyable. I also had the pleasure of meeting one of the part-owners, a knowledgeable and cheerful individual.

The arcade features brand new, top-of-the-line games, and the prizes are impressive and reasonably priced. The ice cream selection was delightful, with around ten delicious flavors to choose from. Additionally, the small dining area with TVs provided a comfortable spot to take a break and enjoy a treat.

Overall, I had a wonderful time and found myself returning multiple times, largely due to the fantastic staff. I highly recommend this place and will definitely be back.