No city is better at gaming and play than Rochester! Here’s proof…
A Gamer’s Nostalgia
City of Rochester – 1100 University Ave. Building #4 (AGamersNostalgia.net)
Game it up at A Gamer’s Nostalgia, Rochester’s premiere video game arcade and lounge! They offer space (and games) for birthday parties, tournaments, lock-ins, viewing parties, and more!
Great Lakes Gaming
City of Rochester – 100 S. Clinton Ave. (GLGamingLounges.com)
Great Lakes Gaming is a gaming lounge that’s creating a professional experience for the amateur scene.
Nerdvana Rochester
City of Rochester – 50 Adventure Pl. (NerdvanaROC.com)
A chic gaming-themed restaurant and bar that features custom cocktails and scratch kitchen all under one roof! Unique food and libations, fresh coffee, and much more…
Play Walk
City of Rochester – Chestnut St. and Court St. (CityOfRochester.gov)
The Play Walk features permanently installed large format games and activities such as a distortion mirror, foosball and a four-in-a-row game and musical instruments such as keyboards, marimbas and chimes. Yellow and blue sidewalk dots and cubes mark the trail, which features murals and playful upcycled newspaper boxes that offer a place for free book sharing.
The Playhouse // Swillburger
City of Rochester – 820 South Clinton Ave. (ThePlayhouseROC.com)
Housed in a historic building on the corner of South Clinton and Meigs Street in Rochester, NY (right on the border of the Swillburg and South Wedge neighborhoods), The Playhouse is a combination bar, arcade, and eatery… complete with vintage arcade games, craft libations, and Swillburger (a modern take on the classic American burger joint). With a custom bar and furniture designed by Rochester-based firm Staach, the spacious interior hosts a bright kitchen, full bar, pinball room, and a variety of video games.
Playerz Zone
East Rochester – 349 West Commercial St. (PlayerzZone.us)
Playerz Zone is a Military Veteran owned, egames sports bar/restaurant, and esports team cultivation arena. “Earn your Chair” or simply just come in for fun/socializing!
Pop ROC
City of Rochester – 45 Euclid St. (POPRochester.com)
Located in Parcel 5, Pop ROC is Rochester’s pop culture café and geek hub serving breakfast, brunch, and lunch with a side of Saturday morning nostalgia.
Radio Social
City of Rochester – 20 Carlson Rd. (Radio-Social.com)
Radio Social is not just bowling; it’s an urban social experience and destination unlike anything Rochester has ever known. Radio Social offers an upscale recreational experience: the concept of a “social club” combined with world class food, drinks, bowling, and games.
ROC Game Dev
City of Rochester – 250 East Main St. (ROCGameDev.com)
ROC Game Dev is a group dedicated to bringing together game development enthusiasts, hobbyists, and anyone interested in making video games. Whether you’re a developer, artist, musician, programmer, streamer, or totally new to game development, you’re more than welcome to join the group, partake in discussion, and attend the meetups. No prior experience or projects to show needed.
The Silverball Saloon
East Rochester – 135 West Commercial St. (TheSilverballSaloon.com)
The Silverball Saloon is exclusively focused on adult fun, where we successfully combine a full-service bar and pub food with multiple pinball machines, a Dart room, arcade games, and much, much more.
Speedruns Rochester
The Wider Rochester Area (Twitch.tv/SpeedrunsRochester)
Upstate New York’s up and coming local speedrunning community, comprised of a coalition of speedrunners from the University of Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology, Monroe Community College, and the wider Rochester area.
The Strong Museum of Play
City of Rochester – 1 Manhattan Square Dr. (MuseumOfPlay.org)
The Strong is a highly interactive, collections-based museum devoted to the history and exploration of play. It is one of the largest history museums in the United States and one of the leading museums serving families.
Veracity VRcade
Henrietta – 300 Park Point Dr. Suite 108 (VeracityVRcade.com)
Veracity VRcade is Rochester’s premier virtual reality destination. It’s a place to play awesome games, enjoy laughs and experiences with friends, and have a great time.