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Arcade Monsters (San Diego)

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The largest arcade + bar in San Diego. Pay a one entry fee to play as long as you want. All games are on Free Play.

$25 All Day Unlimited Play (No Re-Entry)

$35 All Day Unlimited Play (With Re-Entry, ID Required)

Konami branded Amusement IC cards can be bought at the front desk for $15.40

Contact Number

(619) 228-9547

Address

704 J St
San Diego
California, 92101

Opening Times

Monday10:00 - 02:00
Tuesday10:00 - 02:00
Wednesday10:00 - 02:00
Thursday10:00 - 02:00
Friday10:00 - 02:00
Saturday10:00 - 02:00
Sunday10:00 - 02:00

Games

Music GamePriceCondition
CHUNITHM LUMINOUS PLUS (Japan)
Location: 2F
Comment: Online , in English
Free PlayPerfect
CHUNITHM LUMINOUS PLUS (Japan)
Location: 2F
Comment: Online , in English
Free PlayPerfect
CHUNITHM PARADISE LOST (Japan)
Location: 2F
Comment: Online , in English
Free PlayPerfect
CHUNITHM PARADISE LOST (Japan)
Location: 2F, The far right cab beside the entrance
Comment: Online , in English
Free PlayPerfect
DanceDanceRevolution A (Japan)
Location: 1F, same room as Drumfreaks tucked in the corner.
Comment: Cabinet appears to be some sort of SN2/Extreme cab conversion... E-amuse readers present cab appears offline. Monitor is noticibly tilted to one side. Pads are fairly undersensitive. Marquee is hanging. Bar cushion is all torn up. Currently in japanese(?).
Free PlayBad
DanceEvolution ARCADE (Japan)
Location: 2F
Comment: The cabinet itself works fine & Online, but the room it's in is poorly lit and cramped. Be careful not to hit the walls or other people.
Free PlayGreat
DANCERUSH STARDOM (Japan)
Location: Back of 1st floor.
Comment: Up button is stuck on P1 making it impossible to select a song.
Free PlayBad
DANCERUSH STARDOM (Japan)
Location: Back of 1st floor.
Comment: Pad is completely busted. Feet positions ghosts
Free PlayBad
GITADORA FUZZ-UP DrumMania (Japan)
Location: 1F, Right next to Guitarfreaks
Free PlayGreat
GITADORA FUZZ-UP GuitarFreaks (Japan)
Location: 1F
Comment: Online , Two player
Free PlayPerfect
Groove Coaster 4MAX: Diamond Galaxy (International)
Location: 2F. Upper area in the room across the maimai cabinets
Comment: Left Cab. The right controller occasionally drops input on hold notes
Free PlayGreat
Groove Coaster 4MAX: Diamond Galaxy (International)
Location: 2F. Upper area in the room across the maimai cabinets
Comment: Right Cab. Online. In English.
Free PlayNot Working
Guitar Hero Arcade (International)
Comment: Left speaker blown out so you can't hear music if you play Co-op.
Free PlayModerate
jubeat Ave. (Japan)
Location: 2F. Upper area across from Groove Coaster
Comment: Online
Free PlayPerfect
jubeat Ave. (Japan)
Location: 2F. Upper area across from Groove Coaster
Comment: Online
Free PlayPerfect
maimai FiNALE (Japan)
Location: 2F, Upper area
Comment: Online
Free PlayPerfect
maimai FiNALE (Japan)
Location: 2F. Upper area
Comment: Online
Free PlayPerfect
pop'n music UniLab (Japan)
Location: 2F , Same Room as Wacca & Ongeki
Comment: Online , It will occasionally de-sync but other than that it is perfectly fine. Now has headphone amp
Free PlayGreat
Pump It Up Phoenix (2024) (International)
Location: 1F. Immediately in view after entering and going up the stairs.
Comment: Pads modded. Unplayable on Friday and Saturday nights because of the live DJ
Free PlayPerfect
SOUND VOLTEX EXCEED GEAR (Japan)
Location: 2F
Comment: Right knob only works well when pressed down
Free PlayModerate
SOUND VOLTEX EXCEED GEAR (Japan)
Location: 2F
Comment: Right knob busted.
Free PlayBad
StepManiaX (65" Deluxe Cabinet) (International)
Location: 1F. Visible from the entrance
Comment: Pads not modded but still very playable. Unplayable on Friday and Saturday nights because of the live DJ
Free PlayGreat
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: All-Star Carnival (Japan)
Location: 2F. Same room as Chunithm.
Comment: Now online. Patched with every song available and all characters Lv. 99.
Free PlayPerfect
WACCA REVERSE (International)
Location: 2F. Right room by the Jack-O-Lantern wall art
Comment: Online, English patched w/ Plus Mod. There's some slightly larger than normal gaps between touch panel segments, still very playable though.
Free PlayGreat
オンゲキ bright MEMORY (Japan)
Location: 2F. Right room by the Jack-O-Lantern wall art
Comment: Some button lights don't work. Be aware the stool there is lower than the traditional ONGEKI seat, ymmv
Free PlayGreat
ノスタルジア Op.3 (Japan)
Location: 2F. In the same room as maimai and pokken tournament
Comment: Online.
Free PlayPerfect
ノスタルジア Op.3 (Japan)
Location: 2F. In the same room as maimai and pokken tournament
Comment: Online.
Free PlayPerfect
ミライダガッキ FutureTomTom (Japan)
Location: In the same room as GunBullet.
Comment: Online. 3rd pad from the left may double hit, or it may drop your input. 1st pad sometimes drops input
Free PlayModerate
初音ミク Project DIVA Arcade Future Tone Version B REVISION3 (Japan)
Location: 2F. Same room as Chunithm. Left cabinet.
Comment: Online English patched
Free PlayPerfect
初音ミク Project DIVA Arcade Version B (Japan)
Location: 2F, Same room as Chunithm
Comment: Online , English patched
Free PlayPerfect
太鼓の達人 グリーンVer. (Japan)
Location: 2F
Comment: Offline
Free PlayPerfect
ActionPriceCondition
Bishi Bashi Channel (Japan)
Location: 2F. Online
Free PlayPerfect
Black Emperor (North America)
Location: 2F, next to Bubble Bobble and KI2.
Free PlayPerfect
BurgerTime (North America)
Location: 2F, between BurgerTime and Popeye.
Free PlayPerfect
Busou Shinki: Armored Princess Battle Conductor (Japan)
Comment: 2 cabs
Free PlayPerfect
Centipede (North America)
Location: 2F, next to KONG and Galaga.
Free PlayPerfect
Chase Chase Jokers (Japan)
Comment: Online
Free PlayGreat
Frogger (United States)
Location: 2F, between Pac-Mania and BurgerTime.
Free PlayPerfect
Nidhogg II (International)
Location: 2F
Free PlayPerfect
Tank! Tank! Tank! (2P) (Japan)
Location: 1F
Comment: No air compressor, will not be added P1 not functional as of 01/05/25.
Free PlayModerate
Tron (International)Free PlayPerfect
Beat 'em upPriceCondition
Batman Forever (International)
Location: 2F, next to Tron and NFL Blitz 2000.
Free PlayPerfect
Battletoads (International)
Comment: rebuilt standard upright cabinet with competition joysticks
Free PlayPerfect
Double Dragon (International)
Location: 2F, next to Nidhogg 2 and The Simpsons.
Free PlayPerfect
Dungeons & Dragons: Tower of Doom (International)
Location: 2F, between MK2 And Marvel VS Street Fighter.
Free PlayPerfect
Sailor Moon Arcade (Japan)
Location: 1F, near the entrance.
Free PlayPerfect
The Simpsons Arcade Game (International)
Location: 2F, next to Double Dragon tucked in a corner.
Free PlayPerfect
X-Men (4P) (International)
Location: 2F, near PAC-MAN
Comment: convtered from NBA JAM cabinet
Free PlayGreat
FighterPriceCondition
Dragon Ball Z 2: Super Battle (International)
Comment: blue vewlix
Free PlayPerfect
Fighter's History (International)Free PlayPerfect
Killer Instinct 2 (International)
Location: 2F, next to black emperor.
Free PlayUnknown
Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter (International)
Location: 2F, next to D&D and Area 51.
Free PlayPerfect
Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes (International)
Location: 2F
Comment: Blue vewlix cabinet.
Free PlayPerfect
Mortal Kombat 3 (North America)
Location: 2F
Free PlayPerfect
Mortal Kombat II (North America)Free PlayGreat
Pokkén Tournament (Japan)
Location: Same room as maimai.
Free PlayGreat
Pokkén Tournament (Japan)
Location: Same room as maimai.
Free PlayGreat
Real Bout Fatal Fury 2: The Newcomers (International)
Comment: rebuilt standard upright cabinet with competition joysticks
Free PlayPerfect
Spooky Smashers (North America)Free PlayPerfect
Street Fighter II: Champion Edition (International)Free PlayPerfect
Street Fighter II: Hyper Fighting (International)
Location: 2F, next to the woodgrain Neo Geo.
Comment: Street Fighter II TURBO Champion Edition.
Free PlayPerfect
Street Fighter III 3rd Strike (International)
Comment: blue vewlix
Free PlayPerfect
Street Fighter III 3rd Strike (Japan)
Location: 2F, in front of Area 51.
Comment: VS City candy cab.
Free PlayPerfect
Super Street Fighter II X: Grand Master Challenge (Japan)
Location: 2F
Comment: Versus CITY Candy Cab
Free PlayPerfect
Tekken 7: Fated Retribution Round 2 (Japan)
Comment: 2x noir cabinets
Free PlayPerfect
Tekken 7: Fated Retribution Round 2 (Japan)
Location: 2F, Betelgeuse room.
Comment: (Left) Rebuilt upright cabinet with competition joysticks.
Free PlayPerfect
Tekken 7: Fated Retribution Round 2 (Japan)
Location: 2F, Betelgeuse room.
Comment: Rebuilt upright cabinet with competition joysticks.
???Perfect
Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 (North America)
Location: 2F, next to Bubble Bobble.
Free PlayPerfect
Ultra Street Fighter IV (Japan)
Comment: rebuilt standard upright cabinet with competition joysticks
Free PlayPerfect
Vampire Hunter: Darkstalkers' Revenge (Japan)
Comment: blue vewlix, game says "vampire hunters 2, darkstalkers revenge"
Free PlayPerfect
X-Men vs. Street Fighter (North America)
Location: 2F
Comment: Black vewlix cabinet.
Free PlayPerfect
Interactive VideoPriceCondition
Space Ace (International)
Location: 2F, between Tetris and the Neo-Geo cab.
Comment: The scoreboard is displayed on the screen.
Free PlayGreat
MazePriceCondition
Pac-Man (North America)
Location: 2F, next to Mario Bros.
Free PlayPerfect
Pac-Mania (International)
Location: 2F, next to Ice cold Beer and Frogger.
Free PlayPerfect
Wizard Of Wor (International)
Location: 2F, between Galaga 88 and Tetris.
Free PlayPerfect
OtherPriceCondition
Armed and Gelatinous (North America)
Location: 1F
Free PlayPerfect
Ice Cold Beer (International)
Location: 2F, next to Mario Bros.
Free PlayPerfect
Ultimate Arcade (International)
Location: 2F, Betelgeuse room.
Free PlayPerfect
PinballPriceCondition
Avengers Infinity Quest (International)
Location: 1F
Comment: pro edition, 05/21/2025 left flipper busted
Free PlayBad
Batman '66 Premium Edition (International)
Location: 1F
Comment: online
Free PlayPerfect
Deadpool (International)
Location: 1F
Comment: Pro, 07/06/25 Most of the insert LEDs are dead or glitching, enough so to seriously affect play. Machine is leaning badly and poorly leveled
Free PlayModerate
Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant's Eye (Prem/LE) (International)
Comment: LE, 10/05/2025 The leaning actually seems fine now, however the dragon head does not lower during Dragon MB, making it impossible to damage the dragon.
Free PlayGreat
Foo Fighters (International)
Location: 1F
Comment: premium, 08/11/2025 still off level. Ball drifts hard to the left.
Free PlayGreat
Ghostbusters Pro Edition (International)
Location: 1F
Free PlayPerfect
Godzilla (Stern) (International)
Location: 1F
Comment: online (but can go offline randomly), premium edition
Free PlayPerfect
Guardians of the Galaxy (Pro/Premium/LE) (International)
Location: 1F
Comment: online, pro, 05/25/2025 Orb target now finally works as intended. Groot's mouth is still broke but it does seem like virtual locks are on so you can still play multiball. Hardon enforcer button is still jammed down too though.
Free PlayGreat
Harry Potter (Collector's Edition) (International)
Comment: Left flipper sits in a partially-activated position, right flipper button sticks. 12/19/2025
Free PlayModerate
Jaws (International)
Location: 1F
Comment: 05/21/2025 Shark doesn’t register hit and is stuck up. The machine is also incredibly steep
Free PlayModerate
John Wick (LE) (International)
Location: 1F
Comment: 04/29/2025 Car will not register, so car MB is out of the question.
Free PlayGreat
Jurassic Park (Stern) (International)
Location: 1F
Comment: premium 03/14/2025 The leveling on this machine is super off. So steep you can’t hit the ramps reliably.
Free PlayGreat
King Kong: Myth of Terror Island (Stern) (North America)
Comment: LE 07/04/2025 However, game has a notable lean to the left. Also, the gong may occasionally reject and not register but sometimes it fixes itself after a multiball. Also, King Kong multiball start is sometimes bugged; if you collect your first lock, you'll collect all 3 and start it automatically.
Free PlayGreat
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Stern) (International)
Location: 1F
Comment: 04/29/2025 It seemed that no matter how well you shot the mode start "scoop" area, it would somehow always reject back.
Free PlayGreat
The Mandalorian (International)
Location: 1F
Comment: 06/05/2025 Broken Rubber holding pinballs ransom in right lane.
Free PlayModerate
The Walking Dead (Pro) (International)
Location: 1F
Free PlayPerfect
PlatformersPriceCondition
Bubble Bobble (International)
Comment: original cab
Free PlayPerfect
Death Ball (North America)
Location: 2F, Betelgeuse room.
Free PlayPerfect
Killer Queen (North America)
Comment: 2x, one blue one yellow, vs mode linked
Free PlayPerfect
KONG (International)Free PlayPerfect
Mario Bros (International)
Location: 2F, next to Pac-Man.
Free PlayPerfect
Popeye (International)
Location: 2F, next to BurgerTime.
Free PlayPerfect
PuzzlePriceCondition
Puyo Puyo eSports Arcade (Japan)
Location: 2F. Right room by the Jack-O-Lantern wall art
Comment: local VS unavailable. English patched
Free PlayPerfect
Puyo Puyo eSports Arcade (Japan)
Location: 2F. Right room by the Jack-O-Lantern wall art
Comment: local VS unavailable
Free PlayPerfect
Puzzle Bobble (Japan)
Location: 2F, between Space Ace and Track & Field.
Comment: Red Neo Geo multigame cabinet.
Free PlayPerfect
Puzzle Bobble 4 (Japan)Free PlayPerfect
TETRIS (North America)
Location: 2F, between Wizard of Wor and Space Ace
Free PlayGreat
RacingPriceCondition
Air Strike (International)
Location: 1F
Free PlayPerfect
Batman (International)
Location: 2F
Comment: Linked cabinet (LEFT)
Free PlayPerfect
Batman (International)
Location: 2F
Comment: Linked cabinet (RIGHT)
Free PlayPerfect
Fast & Furious Arcade (2022) (International)
Location: 1F
Comment: 2 linked side-by-side standard cabinets. (a new variant of F&F Arcade cabinets alongside the existing motion variant.)
Free PlayPerfect
Initial D The Arcade (Japan)
Location: After the row of pinball machines on first floor.
Comment: 2 cabs, online. (As of 7/25/25: left cabinet's shifter does not work and the steering wheel is off center. Right cabinet runs very laggy and slow.)
Free PlayModerate
Mario Kart Arcade GP DX (Japan)
Location: 2F
Comment: Leftmost cab. 4 cabs are linked and have online support (server is spotty).
Free PlayPerfect
Mario Kart Arcade GP DX (Japan)
Location: 2F
Comment: Middle-left cab.
Free PlayPerfect
Mario Kart Arcade GP DX (Japan)
Location: 2F
Comment: Middle-right cab.
Free PlayPerfect
Mario Kart Arcade GP DX (Japan)
Location: 2F
Comment: Rightmost cab.
Free PlayPerfect
Road Runner (International)
Location: 2F, in the same room as Galaga 88.
Comment: Digital input, no audio currently.
Free PlayGreat
Sega World Drivers Championship (Japan)
Location: 1F past all the pinballs
Comment: 2 cabs, online
Free PlayPerfect
Wangan Midnight MAXIMUM TUNE 6R (Japan)
Location: 2F - Room in the corner near the pool tables.
Comment: Leftmost cab. 4 linked side-by-side cabinets with RR marquees. Private server, free full tune card after first credit.
Free PlayPerfect
Wangan Midnight MAXIMUM TUNE 6R (Japan)
Location: 2F
Comment: Middle-left cab. 6th gear is broken
Free PlayModerate
Wangan Midnight MAXIMUM TUNE 6R (Japan)
Location: 2F
Comment: Middle-right cab.
Free PlayPerfect
Wangan Midnight MAXIMUM TUNE 6R (Japan)
Location: 2F
Comment: Rightmost cab.
???Perfect
Rail ShooterPriceCondition
Area 51 (North America)
Location: 2F
Free PlayPerfect
Dark Escape 3D (Japan)Free PlayPerfect
Gunbullet X (Japan)
Location: 2F, in the same room as Mirai DaGakki
Comment: No music plays, but other than that, it's perfect
Free PlayGreat
Halo Fireteam Raven (4P Stand Up) (International)
Location: 1F
Free PlayPerfect
Mission Impossible: Arcade (International)
Location: 1f
Free PlayPerfect
Quick Shot (International)
Location: 1F
Comment: No air compressor, will not be added
Free PlayPerfect
Silent Scope: Bone Eater (Japan)
Location: 2F, Betelgeuse room.
Free PlayPerfect
Terminator 2 (International)
Location: 2F, next to WrestleMania
Comment: Terminator 2: Judgement Day (Midway)
Free PlayPerfect
Time Crisis 5 (International)
Location: 1F
Comment: Guns recalibrated as needed.
Free PlayPerfect
RedemptionPriceCondition
Bobblehead Baseball Vs. (International)
Location: 1F - Next to DRS.
Comment: no tickets
Free PlayPerfect
FunFunCup (Japan)Free PlayPerfect
Ice Ball FX (International)
Location: 1F near the entrance.
Comment: 6 total
Free PlayPerfect
Quarterback Pro (International)
Location: 1F
Free PlayPerfect
Super Monkey Ball (North America)
Location: 1F. In the line of arcade cabinets facing the window
Comment: American stick installed instead of the banana. Digital input
Free PlayPerfect
Run and GunPriceCondition
Cannon Spike (North America)
Location: 2F party room
Comment: Rebuilt upright cabinet with competition joysticks.
Free PlayPerfect
Contra: Evolution (魂斗罗 进化革命) (China)
Comment: rebuilt standard upright cabinet with competition joysticks
Free PlayPerfect
Sunset Riders (International)
Location: 2F, between Wrestlemania and Mortal Kombat II.
Free PlayPerfect
Shoot 'em upPriceCondition
Galaga (International)
Location: 2F, next to centipede.
Free PlayPerfect
Galaga '88 (North America)
Location: 2F, next to Wizard of Wor
Free PlayPerfect
Twinkle Star Sprites (International)
Comment: Rebuilt upright cabinet with competition joysticks.
Free PlayPerfect
SportsPriceCondition
Baseball Stars 2 (International)
Comment: Rebuilt upright cabinet with competition joysticks.
Free PlayPerfect
Basketball Machine (International)
Location: 1F
Comment: Two king basketballs and two HOOPS FX (ice).
Free PlayPerfect
NBA Jam: Tournament Edition (North America)
Location: 2F, by Scotto.
Free PlayPerfect
NFL Blitz 2000: Gold Edition (North America)
Location: 2F, next to Batman Forever.
Free PlayPerfect
Super Dodge Ball (Neo-Geo) (International)
Comment: Rebuilt upright cabinet with competition joysticks.
Free PlayPerfect
Track & Field (International)
Location: 2F, next to the red Neo Geo cabinet.
Free PlayPerfect
Wayne Gretzky's 3D Hockey (International)
Location: 2F, Betelgeuse room.
Comment: Rebuilt upright cabinet with competition joysticks. (Left)
Free PlayPerfect
Wayne Gretzky's 3D Hockey (International)
Location: 2F, Betelgeuse room.
Comment: Rebuilt upright cabinet with competition joysticks. (Right)
Free PlayPerfect
WWF Wrestlemania (North America)
Location: 2F, between Terminator 2 and Sunset Riders.
Free PlayPerfect
マリオ&ソニック AT リオオリンピック アーケードゲーム (Japan)
Comment: 1 cabinet
Free PlayGreat
TablesPriceCondition
Air FX (International)
Location: 1F/2F
Comment: one upstairs, one downstairs
Free PlayPerfect
Pool Table (International)
Comment: 2x both on top floor, felt is stained but otherwise very playable, chalk attached to table
Free PlayGreat

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History (14 Days)

kidboo3772 hrs agokidboo377
The Mandalorian (International) updated.
• Comment changed to "06/05/2025 Broken Rubber holding pinballs ransom in right lane.".
kidboo3772 hrs agokidboo377
Harry Potter (Collector\'s Edition) (International) added.
pinapelz13 days agopinapelz
オンゲキ bright MEMORY (Japan) updated.
• Comment changed to "Some button lights don't work. Be aware the stool there is lower than the traditional ONGEKI seat, ymmv".
pinapelz13 days agopinapelz
Chase Chase Jokers (Japan) updated.
• Comment changed to "Online".
pinapelz13 days agopinapelz
Groove Coaster 4MAX: Diamond Galaxy (International) updated.
• Comment changed to "Left Cab. The right controller occasionally drops input on hold notes".
• Condition changed from Perfect to Great.
pinapelz13 days agopinapelz
Groove Coaster 4MAX: Diamond Galaxy (International) updated.
• Comment changed to "Right Cab. Online. In English.".
• Condition changed from Perfect to Not Working.
pinapelz13 days agopinapelz
Bishi Bashi Channel (Japan) updated.
• Location changed to "2F. Online".
pinapelz13 days agopinapelz
Wangan Midnight MAXIMUM TUNE 6R (Japan) updated.
• Comment changed to "Middle-left cab. 6th gear is broken".
• Condition changed from Perfect to Moderate.
pinapelz13 days agopinapelz
WACCA REVERSE (International) updated.
• Comment changed to "Online, English patched w/ Plus Mod. There's some slightly larger than normal gaps between touch panel segments, still very playable though.".
• Condition changed from Perfect to Great.
pinapelz13 days agopinapelz
ミライダガッキ FutureTomTom (Japan) updated.
• Comment changed to "Online. 3rd pad from the left may double hit, or it may drop your input. 1st pad sometimes drops input".
pinapelz13 days agopinapelz
DANCERUSH STARDOM (Japan) updated.
• Comment changed to "Pad is completely busted. Feet positions ghosts".
pinapelz13 days agopinapelz
CHUNITHM LUMINOUS (Japan) updated.
• CHUNITHM LUMINOUS (Japan) is now a CHUNITHM LUMINOUS PLUS (Japan).
pinapelz13 days agopinapelz
CHUNITHM LUMINOUS (Japan) updated.
• CHUNITHM LUMINOUS (Japan) is now a CHUNITHM LUMINOUS PLUS (Japan).
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