Creative Arcades Reviews 

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.2

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Evaluating 35 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently mention that the build quality is truly exceptional, featuring sturdy construction, highly responsive controls, and smooth overall game performance that elevates any game room setup. People really appreciate the detailed design work and personalized customization options that match their exact specifications and exceed expectations. However, some customers also noted frustrating issues regarding significantly delayed shipping times and arcade units arriving damaged or with components not functioning properly. A few reviewers experienced prolonged delivery delays lasting months and faced serious difficulties getting timely responses or real updates about their pending orders.

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Product

Clients share positive opinions on product quality, frequently praising the sturdy build, great customization... See more

Quality

Reviewers mention positive feedback about quality, highlighting that the arcade machines and tables feature... See more

User experience

Customers consistently note positive experiences with user experience, highlighting how the machines arrive... See more

Delivery service

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brian and his team are top notch. I purchased 2 dual racers for our lakeside cabin in Sevierville TN (Cedar Cove Cinema). The racers are beautiful. Creative arcades did a great job and it really sets... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had been looking for something unique for our game room, and after seeing what Creative Arcades offers, we decided to go with a custom racing arcade. The customization was one of the biggest reason... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Creative Arcades exceeded our expectations with their basketball arcade machine. The build quality is exceptional, the scoring system is accurate, and the machine has handled constant daily use witho... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great quality. Received a bigger machine then expected. Ikari wariors and heavy bearalnrotary shooter dont work..let me know how to fix..Great piece though

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Company details

  1. Game Store
  2. also in
  3. Gaming service Provider
  4. Pinball Machine Supplier
  5. Video Arcade
  6. Video Game Store

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Creative Arcades has the largest selection of commercial-grade arcades built in the USA & Vet owned. We offer cocktail arcades, stand-up arcades, tall pub, wine barrel, and tabletop arcades, racing simulators and virtual pinballs. Enjoy free shipping to the lower 48 states and experience the best in arcade gaming, virtual pinball and sit-down racing with our industry leading 3 Year Warranty and Tech Support Team. All our machines come with coin operation and free play options, screen sizes range from 22" to 43", and features include remote controlled LED Lights, Blasters. Since 2019, we have sold over 2,000 machines to date and continue to strive to give our customers the best experience in retro gaming and modern gaming technology.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great arcade game and excellent company!

We are so pleased with everything about our cocktail arcade from Creative Arcades! The ordering process was very easy, they customized it just like we wanted, it was delivered quickly, and the fit and finish is perfect. We really enjoy playing all the classic arcade games - they even game us some games for free! I highly recommend Creative Arcades!

30 January 2023
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Out of Stock Item

I placed an order and found out a couple days later that it's out of stock. I was never notified when it would be back in stock.

29 January 2023
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

their actions were simply fraudulent

Sold me a T2 machine for $8,500. Immediate problems with the guns - tried recalibrating multiple times, including with their tech team, but never worked. Then the entire cache of games just disappeared. They sent a tech team to trouble-shoot in person - they were able to re-install the game suite, but couldn't fix the issues to make the guns work. They took it away, at which point I kept asking the company if they could provide a replacement unit, but they simply never answered. I ultimately had to put in a credit card dispute to obtain the funds back, but then they tried to charge a $2300 "re-stocking" fee. Great gig, if you can get it - ship out a broken unit, and still charge $2300 to take the broken unit back....

23 February 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Arcade!

Great Arcade!
We are very happy with our Two Player Cocktail Arcade and the Creative Arcades team was super helpful and communicative. We got custom artwork done and it looks awesome! Shipping was well coordinated and everything arrived as promised.

5 January 2023
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

On December 4

On December 4, 2022 I ordered an arcade. It stated that it would be delivered last week in January 2023. I received no updates, so I contacted them and they can't give me a delivery date? I will give them another two weeks and then cancel my order if it still hasn't come in!

30 January 2023
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quality and Quantity

I had been looking to invest in a pinball machine for many years, but couldn't decide on which one. This machine solved that problem in style along with classic video games that the kids are experiencing for the first time. I never review anything, but this was well worth the money!

25 December 2022
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Called in to inquire about machine and…

Called in to inquire about machine and they suggested we facetime to "look" at each product. The customer service was amazing. Super fast shipping and was able to "plug and play". Great quality and looks fantastic!

2 December 2022
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic product

Fantastic product! My husband loves all the games and perfect set up of the cocktail table bar height console.
Showed up ahead of time and in perfect condition. Thank you!!

15 December 2022
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great ordering and delivery experience

Great ordering and delivery experience. Shipped and arrived by Christmas with white glove delivery being the way to go. Delivery team brought the VR TR2 Pinball machine to my second floor and assembled. Made sure it was working and good before leaving.

I had an issue with the mechanical plunger on the machine that the tech support folks worked very quickly to resolve. Couldn't ask for better customer service after the sale.

30 December 2022
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great amount of games, tricky interface

There's a free play button on the front where anyone could just override putting in a coin. I had to call a tech and disconnect it myself. The interface for picking a game could use some work. When you use the search function, it doesn't show the game footage. I'm not sure why there are separate 3D and 2D columns. I thought I used the setting for always displaying the time left but it doesn't seem to work. Neither does holding Start to exit the game.

27 December 2022
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The service was as expected

The service was fine. Things came as expected. I was not sure how the delivery was going to be but I have hand trucks and the package was delivered on a truck with a lift gate so it wasn't too bad.

12 December 2022
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The one on one attention

The one on one attention, you don't just get an automated email is amazing!!! The delivery guys are worth their weight in gild, making sure everything was perfect. Tech support on a Sunday that was easy to work with a stuck with it till the issue was fixed! You guys are an outstanding company that makes each customer feel like the most important customer! Thank you!

26 November 2022

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