Are you ready to do more than just feed a parking meter with your loose quarters in Downtown Rapid City? On the corner of Main Street and Mount Rushmore Road you'll find a restaurant bursting with nostalgia and gaming fun for everyone. So pack your pocket change and prepare to challenge your friends, family, or a stranger at Press Start

 

people playing large pac man game in press start in downtown rapid city, sd


Press Start is a two story bar and restaurant and each level is filled to the brim with a variety of arcade games. You'll find everything from fan favorites of Pac-Man and Guitar Hero to newer hits like Temple Run and Flappy Bird. Retro gaming lovers will appreciate the lounge section, where you can fire up old console systems like the Nintendo 64 and Sega, rekindling classic gaming memories. 

 

Family of three sitting around a table eating pizza with arcade games in the background at Press Start in Rapid City, SD

 

On the menu you'll find just what you need to satsify your gaming hunger like coal-fired pizzas and a selection of appetizers for the table to share. Your picky eaters will love the kids menu offering items like Dino Nuggets, Pac-Man Pizza and smiley fries. The dining space also allows you to savor every bite while planning your next big arcade win.

 

family playing ski ball at press start in downtown rapid city, sd
 
When the clock strikes 10pm, Press Start shifts gears into 21+ bar and arcade. Sample their creative selection of signature cocktails featuring creations like Mario's Mule and Koopa's Kokomelon. Before the cutoff, it remains a family-friendly zone where any age can experience the joy of winning and collecting game tickets to exchange for prizes at the prize booth.

 

Whether you're traveling with the family or looking for nightlife activities downtown, add this gamer attraction to your Rapid City getaway and you'll have a ridiculous amount of fun. Find more things to add to your itinerary while in town in the related content below. 


 

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