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Ottumwa Old School Arcade
4.4 ★★★★☆ 84 Google reviews · Laser tag in Ottumwa, Iowa
Pay-one-price arcade stocked with retro video games and vintage arcade staples, plus laser tag.
Plan your visit
- Price around $10 per game — bundles usually cheaper; check current rates before you go
- Game length a round of laser tag typically runs 10–15 minutes — most venues run multiple rounds, so ask about game-pass bundles
- First game? walk-ins are usually fine for open play — arrive a few minutes early for the vest fitting and safety briefing, and expect a short wait between rounds on busy nights
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (515) 650-1665
- Website theoldschoolarcade.com
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 12–6 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
What's inside
“The lighting is just right and they have some quality games in there (Pinball and Arcade cabinets).”
What players say again and again
“I love the family atmosphere and I know Old School Pinball and Arcade strives for that.”
From the reviews
Love this place. Ottumwa had been needing something like this for a long time. I mean this is the video game capital of the world. I've seen so many parents bring their kids in and stay most of the day hanging out spending time with the family. Family friendly environment and the staff is great.
This place is so much fun!! It only costs $12 to get in for the entire day, and all of the games are free! It was a big hit of nostalgia on me, and it's definitely going to be a place I visit again!!!
Totally love it here! Last time I was here with my friends I got the high score on fix it Felix jr which was totally rad. Everyone is nice here and they have a great selection of games! Unlike most places, if you tell the people at the front a game is broken, they’ll try to fix it immediately!
My girls and I love coming here. Was a big relief that Ottumwa needed for kids to have a place to get out of the house and enjoy socializing. While having fun and laughs. The staff is amazing and we will be back often.
Birthday parties at Ottumwa Old School Arcade
Ottumwa Old School Arcade hosts birthday parties — confirmed on their own site. Laser tag parties usually come with a party host who runs the games, wrangles the group between rounds, and handles setup and cleanup — so parents can mostly watch the mayhem. Packages typically bundle a set number of games with a party room, pizza, and drinks, and many venues add private arena time for bigger groups. Packages, party rooms, and pricing change often, so check the current options and book ahead — weekend slots go fast at popular arenas.
