{"id":416490,"date":"2026-08-25T18:54:11","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T18:54:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/416490\/"},"modified":"2026-08-25T18:54:11","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T18:54:11","slug":"named-one-of-the-best-arcades-in-america-this-massive-25000-square-foot-fort-worth-gaming-warehouse-features-unlimited-retro-pinball-and-racing-games-for-only-12","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/416490\/","title":{"rendered":"Named one of the best arcades in America, this massive 25,000-square-foot Fort Worth gaming warehouse features unlimited retro pinball and racing games for only $12"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/FotoJet-2026-08-25T140251.702-1024x687.jpg\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\" alt=\"Image shows the board of a retro gaming cabinet.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"687\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Debuted in August 2022, Cidercade is a large-scale arcade in Fort Worth home to over 275 games and machines, across a 25,000-square-feet warehouse space. According to SIXT Magazine, the DFW arcade is one of the best in the country. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SIXT Magazine is the branded editorial publication of SIXT, the international mobility and car-rental company. It publishes travel inspiration, road-trip ideas, destination guides, driving advice, and mobility-industry news for travelers and drivers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The magazine recently published its ranking of the best arcades in the U.S. For which, SIXT assessed more than 200 locations based on key criteria: overall size, game count, online search interest, dining choices, VR\/themed experiences, and pass options. Final rankings were normalized by city population size for an equitable comparison.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Coming in at No. 10 on the list is Cidercade. Located at 1813 W. Bowie St. near town, the arcade, taproom, and kitchen offers a flat-fee experience where $12 admission offers unlimited play. Cidercade\u2019s gaming equipment ranges from pinball machines to driving games, retro cabinets, and more. In SIXT Magazine\u2019s write-up, the publication highlighted the venue\u2019s vibrant atmosphere, communal feel, and widespread attractions. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s what SIXT Magazine had to say of Cidercade: <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cCidercade\u00a0Fort Worth is a large-scale arcade and entertainment venue that combines retro gaming with a modern social experience. Featuring more than 275 arcade and pinball machines, it offers an unlimited play format that encourages guests to move freely between classic cabinets, racing games, and rhythm-based challenges without the need for tokens or quarters,\u201d the article reads. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe space has a vibrant, colorful atmosphere and a strong communal feel, making it a popular spot for groups and casual hangouts. Its location in Fort Worth also makes it a great stop to include on a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/car-rental\/usa\/fort-worth-tx\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/car-rental\/usa\/fort-worth-tx\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_0\" data-category=\"click_non_sales\">Texas road trip<\/a>, especially for those exploring the Dallas area\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"727\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SIXT-US-Arcades-of-America-V2-2-727x1024-1.jpg\" alt=\"Graphic shows SIXT Magazine's list of the top 10 arcades in the country. \" class=\"wp-image-16445\"  \/>Image via SIXT<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best arcades in the U.S. according to SIXT, are as such: <\/p>\n<p>Galloping Ghost Arcade, Brookfield, IL<\/p>\n<p>Lucky Snake Arcade, Atlantic City, NJ<\/p>\n<p>Silverball Museum, Asbury Park, NJ<\/p>\n<p>Activate Games, East Rutherford, NJ<\/p>\n<p>Penny Arcade, Manitou Springs, CO<\/p>\n<p>Mus\u00e9e M\u00e9canique, San Francisco, CA<\/p>\n<p>Next Level Pinball Museum, Hilsboro, OR<\/p>\n<p>Castles N\u2019Coasters, Phoenix, AZ<\/p>\n<p>Timeline Arcade, York, PA<\/p>\n<p>Cidercade, Fort Worth, TX<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CIdercade is located at 1813 W. Bowie St. Ste 101. 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