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Updated
2026-05-07 00:58 14 hrs ago
by Ikigai Arcade
Created
2023-04-03 04:04 3 years ago
by Ikigai Arcade
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The original Japanese rhythm game and arcade center in Pittsburgh.An official partner/sponsor of GamesDoneQuick (GDQ)!
Located a little over 1 mile from Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) and the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt)!
Join the Ikigai Arcade Discord!
https://discord.gg/EHPstenxzn
Official maimai DX (International) IS HERE!!
Official DDR coming in late April!
Ikigai Arcade prides it self on providing an unmatched experience that makes you feel like you just walked off the streets of Akihabara! You wont find better maintained games anywhere else!
Paid street parking on Baum Blvd. Free street parking on Amber Street and some on Stratford Ave
All street parking is free on holidays, Sunday and any day after 6pm!
Taking the Bus? The 71A / 71C stop on Negley Ave + Baum is a 2 min walk to our front door!
We are located on the 3rd floor, accessible via stairs only.
NO OUTSIDE FOOD ALLOWED. NO OPEN DRINKS/CANS ON THE ARCADE FLOOR.
Ikigai Arcade does however allow and sell drinks and small snacks.
All machines use the RF-Pay card platform and are on a per-credit basis.
$1 = 100pts
4% pts bonus at $20
8% pts bonus at $50
10% pts bonus at $100
Time play TUESDAYS! (5pm-10pm)
Unlimited Play on all rhythm games for a flat price!
1 hour - $8 | 2 hours - $16 | All Evening - $24
We also are a sanctioned Organized Play store for One Piece TCG, Gundam TCG, Digimon TCG and Riftbound (League of Legends TCG).
Check our Discord for scheduled events and drops!
Contact Number
412-573-1234
Address
5738 Baum Blvd
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania, 15206
Opening Times
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 17:00 - 21:45 |
| Wednesday | 17:00 - 21:15 |
| Thursday | 17:00 - 21:15 |
| Friday | 17:00 - 22:30 |
| Saturday | 15:00 - 22:30 |
| Sunday | 15:00 - 21:00 |
Games
| Music Game | Price | Condition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| beatmania IIDX 33 Sparkle Shower (LIGHTNING MODEL) (North America) Location: Back left corner of the arcade Comment: Official Konami e-amusement | 200pts | Perfect | |
| beatmania IIDX 33 Sparkle Shower (LIGHTNING MODEL) (North America) Location: Back left corner of the arcade Comment: Official Konami e-amusement | 200 pts | Perfect | |
| CHRONO CIRCLE (International) Location: Next to the vending machine Comment: Online | 175 pts | Perfect | |
| CHUNITHM LUMINOUS (Japan) Location: Back right side of the arcade near the windows. Comment: Left Cab | 120hz | 130 pts | Perfect | |
| CHUNITHM LUMINOUS (Japan) Location: Back right side of the arcade near the windows. Comment: Right Cab | 120hz | 130 pts | Perfect | |
| DanceDanceRevolution WORLD (Universal Model) (North America) Comment: Official Konami e-amusement | 1 Credit Premium | NOTE: Pads will be un-modded until they are broken in and players provide feedback to Konami | 250 pts | Perfect | |
| Groove Coaster 4MAX: Diamond Galaxy (International) Location: Back right side against the window. On the backside of Pop'n Music. Comment: English UI | Refreshed Boosters | New Headphone Jack | Screen is yellowed but a replacement is being worked on. | 120 pts | Great | |
| maimai DX CiRCLE (North America) Location: Right side wall next to Chrono Circle Comment: Queue system to manage players turns. Rhythm game gloves required to play. No Watches/Jewelry/Rings/Bracelets etc. while playing. | 225 pts | Perfect | |
| pop'n music High☆Cheers (North America) Location: Right in front as you walk in. Comment: Official Konami e-amusement | 200pts | Perfect | |
| pop'n music High☆Cheers (North America) Location: Right in front as you walk in. Comment: Official Konami e-amusement | 200pts | Perfect | |
| Pump It Up Phoenix (International) Location: Right side of the arcade next to DDR. Comment: SD cab converted to HD | DX pads with bracket-less panels | New style bars and LEDs | Decently shopped | MK10 w/ LXIO. Has a dedicated blower fan for players! | 200 pts | Perfect | |
| SOUND VOLTEX ∇ (Valkyrie model) (North America) Location: Behind the center pillar as you walk in. Comment: Official Konami e-amusement | 215pts | Perfect | |
| SOUND VOLTEX ∇ (Valkyrie model) (North America) Location: Behind the center pillar as you walk in. Comment: Official Konami e-amusement | 215 pts | Perfect | |
| WACCA (North America) Location: Back wall of the arcade Comment: Far Left Cab | Fresh LED's | 120 pts | Perfect | |
| WACCA (North America) Location: Back wall of the arcade Comment: 2nd Cab from Left | Fresh LED's | 120 pts | Perfect | |
| WACCA (North America) Location: Back wall of the arcade Comment: 3rd Cab from the Left | Fresh LED's | 120 pts | Perfect | |
| WACCA (North America) Location: Back wall of the arcade Comment: Far Right Cab | Fresh LED's | 120 pts | Perfect | |
| オンゲキ bright MEMORY (Japan) Location: Backside of the arcade Comment: Screen currently being replaced, currently has some yellowing on the right side. Does not affect gameplay. | 130 pts | Great | |
| Action | Price | Condition | |
| Fate/Grand Order Arcade (Japan) Location: Backside row next to Kancolle Comment: Paper/Ink is in stock and you can purchase/print cards! | 200 pts / 1 credit
200 pts / 1 card print | Perfect | |
| Redemption | Price | Condition | |
| UFO Catcher 7 (Japan) Location: Entrance Comment: Currently stocked with Hololive, FGO, Miku and maimai goods! | 400 pts (Plush Side)
200 pts (Prize Figure Side) | Perfect | |
| Simulators | Price | Condition | |
| 電車でGO! (Japan) Location: Front row, to the left of the arcade. Comment: NOW IN ENGLISH! Compact Style Cab | 50 pts per stop | Perfect | |
| Strategy | Price | Condition | |
| Kancolle Arcade (Japan) Location: Backside row next to FGO Comment: Paper/Ink is in stock and you can purchase/print cards! | 130 pts / 1 credit
260 pts / 1 card print | Perfect |
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9 months agoRCFoxI changed the Taiko cab which isn't available yet to "not working" to hopefully not be misleading
History (14 Days)
14 hrs agoIkigai ArcadeSOUND VOLTEX ∇ (Valkyrie model) (North America) updated.
• Pricing changed.
• Pricing changed.
14 hrs agoIkigai ArcadeSOUND VOLTEX ∇ (Valkyrie model) (North America) updated.
• Pricing changed.
• Pricing changed.
14 hrs agoIkigai ArcadeDanceDanceRevolution WORLD (Universal Model) (North America) updated.
• Comment changed to "Official Konami e-amusement | 1 Credit Premium | NOTE: Pads will be un-modded until they are broken in and players provide feedback to Konami".
• Pricing changed.
• Comment changed to "Official Konami e-amusement | 1 Credit Premium | NOTE: Pads will be un-modded until they are broken in and players provide feedback to Konami".
• Pricing changed.
8 days agoIkigai ArcadeKancolle Arcade (Japan) updated.
• Location changed to "Backside row next to FGO".
• Location changed to "Backside row next to FGO".
8 days agoIkigai Arcade電車でGO! (Japan) updated.
• Location changed to "Front row, to the left of the arcade.".
• Location changed to "Front row, to the left of the arcade.".
8 days agoIkigai ArcadeFate/Grand Order Arcade (Japan) updated.
• Location changed to "Backside row next to Kancolle".
• Location changed to "Backside row next to Kancolle".
8 days agoIkigai ArcadePump It Up Phoenix (International) updated.
• Location changed to "Right side of the arcade next to DDR.".
• Location changed to "Right side of the arcade next to DDR.".
8 days agoIkigai ArcadeCHUNITHM LUMINOUS (Japan) updated.
• Location changed to "Back right side of the arcade near the windows.".
• Location changed to "Back right side of the arcade near the windows.".
8 days agoIkigai ArcadeCHUNITHM LUMINOUS (Japan) updated.
• Location changed to "Back right side of the arcade near the windows.".
• Location changed to "Back right side of the arcade near the windows.".
8 days agoIkigai ArcadeCHRONO CIRCLE (International) updated.
• Location changed to "Next to the vending machine".
• Location changed to "Next to the vending machine".
8 days agoIkigai ArcadeWACCA (North America) updated.
• Location changed to "Back wall of the arcade".
• Location changed to "Back wall of the arcade".
8 days agoIkigai ArcadeWACCA (North America) updated.
• Location changed to "Back wall of the arcade".
• Location changed to "Back wall of the arcade".
8 days agoIkigai ArcadeWACCA (North America) updated.
• Location changed to "Back wall of the arcade".
• Location changed to "Back wall of the arcade".
8 days agoIkigai ArcadeWACCA (North America) updated.
• Location changed to "Back wall of the arcade".
• Location changed to "Back wall of the arcade".
8 days agoIkigai Arcadeオンゲキ bright MEMORY (Japan) updated.
• Location changed to "Backside of the arcade".
• Comment changed to "Screen currently being replaced, currently has some yellowing on the right side. Does not affect gameplay.".
• Condition changed from Perfect to Great.
• Location changed to "Backside of the arcade".
• Comment changed to "Screen currently being replaced, currently has some yellowing on the right side. Does not affect gameplay.".
• Condition changed from Perfect to Great.
8 days agoIkigai ArcadeCHRONO CIRCLE (International) updated.
• Comment changed to "Online".
• Comment changed to "Online".
8 days agoIkigai ArcadeDanceDanceRevolution WORLD (Universal Model) (North America) updated.
• Comment changed to "Official Konami e-amusement | NOTE: Pads will be un-modded until they are broken in and players provide feedback to Konami".
• Comment changed to "Official Konami e-amusement | NOTE: Pads will be un-modded until they are broken in and players provide feedback to Konami".