St. PETERSBURG, Fla. – His name is Charles Entertainment Cheese, and he’s apparently rolling out new arcades where an adult can be an adult.
The timeless Texas-based entertainment-center brand has launched “Chuck’s Arcade,” an adult-oriented arcade concept described in a news release as “a modern-day love letter to the games and people who made Chuck E. Cheese great.”
Chuck’s Arcade locations are said to be outfitted with modern and classic games alike, a way of embracing cutting-edge play while making nods to the past as Chuck E. Cheese approaches its 50th anniversary, the release states.
Chuck’s Arcade™ celebrates a legacy of innovation that has defined the arcade and video game experience for generations. It’s a new destination where nostalgia meets the future, bringing together gamers of all ages and inviting everyone to experience what’s next.
CHUCK E. CHEESE LAUNCHES CHUCK’S ARCADE™, A CLASSIC BRAND EXTENSION USHERING IN A NEW ERA OF MODERN ARCADE GAMING | June 30. 2025
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“Chuck’s Arcade™ is a natural evolution — an opportunity to extend our arcade legacy into new formats that engage both lifelong fans and a new generation through a curated mix of retro classics and cutting-edge experiences,” David McKillips, CEO of Chuck E. Cheese, said in a statement.
The following 10 Chuck’s Arcade locations are open now:
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Trumbull, Connecticut
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Victor, New York
- Buford, Georgia
- El Paso, Texas
- Nashua, New Hampshire
- Salem, New Hampshire
- St. Louis, Missouri
Learn more at the official website.