The Game Preserve

Loveeed it! Being a back to the future fan myself, This place is such a gem. It’s full of classics. We ran into one of the owners and he was such a kind person. He even gave us a little back story on one of the oldest machines. Will definitely be coming back soon. 💕

I read the other reviews and it seems most of the games are back running. With that many old games, a lot new too, there’s bound to be some of them not working. The ones that weren’t working have many others like it so it’s not like I was missing out. Super friendly staff! There were tons of pinball games which were my favorite! A super extensive arcade which seems to never end, the pictures I took were maybe 1/3-1/4 of all the games.

Paid 60 for 4 people and 13 pinball down and 5 more up and with issues. And with another 11 arcade down not counting the 16 up but broken. Near Awful managed and kept arcade. A wasted stop with a few good working machines .Better options for the money.

Took my grandson for his birthday. Great fun. Somehow, they managed to keep the noise to a tolerable level. The bathrooms were nice and clean. This place is huge and underutilized with a full kitchen and party area with a private restroom They encourage outside food and drink with a respectful pack it in pack it out policy.

This was a great find. We will most definitely be back and we will be bringing friends. It's great for all ages, but if you are Gen X, this place will be like stepping back to your childhood/teenage years!

The thing I love about the Game preserve isn't the cool collection of retro games and pinball machines. In an era where businesses seem to be squeezing consumers for everything they can, good deals are more difficult to find. Finding fun stuff for the family is increasingly costly to the point that it's easier to stay home. The Game Preserve offers family fun at a reasonable price. Pay once and play as long as you like. If you're hungry, snacks are also reasonably priced. The end result is that you can walk away from a visit not only well entertained, but without feeling like you got burned for every nickel you had. I appreciate this above all else! The Game Preserve is a gem!! Do not go to the those terrible game places that exchange tickets for "wins". It's gambling for kids. Instead, go to the Game Preserve and discover how much fun games can be without having to bring rolls of quarters or go home with cheap garbage toys that you "won" with your tickets. We'll continue to be regular visitors and are grateful for the entertainment value that the Game Preserve provides to our family.

I've been to the Game Preserve about 20 times in the past 2 years. It's by far the best place in the area. They have a really solid collection of video games from 80s & 90s. They add new machines fairly often which makes exciting to come back.

Cool place. Some games out of order but overall they were well maintained. Real nostalgic. The only thing missing was the smell of cigarette smoke and bowling alley fried foods lol. We'll go back for sure.

Loveeed it! Being a back to the future fan myself, This place is such a gem. It’s full of classics. We ran into one of the owners and he was such a kind person. He even gave us a little back story on one of the oldest machines. Will definitely be coming back soon. 💕

I read the other reviews and it seems most of the games are back running. With that many old games, a lot new too, there’s bound to be some of them not working. The ones that weren’t working have many others like it so it’s not like I was missing out. Super friendly staff! There were tons of pinball games which were my favorite! A super extensive arcade which seems to never end, the pictures I took were maybe 1/3-1/4 of all the games.

Paid 60 for 4 people and 13 pinball down and 5 more up and with issues. And with another 11 arcade down not counting the 16 up but broken. Near Awful managed and kept arcade. A wasted stop with a few good working machines .Better options for the money.

Took my grandson for his birthday. Great fun. Somehow, they managed to keep the noise to a tolerable level. The bathrooms were nice and clean. This place is huge and underutilized with a full kitchen and party area with a private restroom They encourage outside food and drink with a respectful pack it in pack it out policy.

This was a great find. We will most definitely be back and we will be bringing friends. It's great for all ages, but if you are Gen X, this place will be like stepping back to your childhood/teenage years!

The thing I love about the Game preserve isn't the cool collection of retro games and pinball machines. In an era where businesses seem to be squeezing consumers for everything they can, good deals are more difficult to find. Finding fun stuff for the family is increasingly costly to the point that it's easier to stay home. The Game Preserve offers family fun at a reasonable price. Pay once and play as long as you like. If you're hungry, snacks are also reasonably priced. The end result is that you can walk away from a visit not only well entertained, but without feeling like you got burned for every nickel you had. I appreciate this above all else! The Game Preserve is a gem!! Do not go to the those terrible game places that exchange tickets for "wins". It's gambling for kids. Instead, go to the Game Preserve and discover how much fun games can be without having to bring rolls of quarters or go home with cheap garbage toys that you "won" with your tickets. We'll continue to be regular visitors and are grateful for the entertainment value that the Game Preserve provides to our family.

I've been to the Game Preserve about 20 times in the past 2 years. It's by far the best place in the area. They have a really solid collection of video games from 80s & 90s. They add new machines fairly often which makes exciting to come back.

Cool place. Some games out of order but overall they were well maintained. Real nostalgic. The only thing missing was the smell of cigarette smoke and bowling alley fried foods lol. We'll go back for sure.

$15 unlimited play They offer monthly passes which are good for children for summer time... They got all the old games and pinball machines too. And a free jukebox

This place is a fabulous place to go for pinball and retro arcade games! My husband has fun with the popular classic Star Wars arcade games. The pricing is a steal for a full day of play or a membership. There's a great variety of pinball machines, which are my preference, including some antiques in the back that I play with care - I am in awe that Game Preserve keeps these so well maintained and functioning. There are also more modern machines toward the front, including a Simpsons machine that is a blast to play. The Game Preserve is a great place for both a date night or the whole family! PS - Be sure to check out the DeLorean before you walk through the front door!

Fairly decent sized place and selection of arcade and pinball games. Was worth the 15$! Also felt pretty cool to step back into an old school arcade.

Great selection of pinball machines. Friendly staff. Reasonably price for unlimited pay.

If you have never been here and looking for something to do, check this place out you won't be disappointed!! Loads of fun

Great concept but unfortunately not the best experience. At least half the machines advertised on the website were off or not working. Drove all the way from Katy to play specific pinball machines, most of which were not functional. Of the ones that were on, some of them are in disrepair. Won't be coming back.

I love this place. I used to come here a lot from 2017-2018. I have only been again twice since then but man I just couldn't avoid leaving a great review! My favorite games are hydro thunder and TMNT The arcade game, and they have both of these here. They focus on pinball machines but there is something for everyone and ever age group! Highly recommend this place to anyone.

This place was so much fun. Came here to have a date night with my hubby and they have a lot to explore! As soon as you walk in, the nostalgia sets in and you're transported to the 80s. There is a disco ball in the center and 80s music playing. The cost is $15 per person for the day, so no need for coins. It is also BYOB, so some folks had little coolers with their favorite drinks. There are several rows of pinball machines and a variety of arcade games. Our favorites were Super Mario, Donkey Long, Bubble Bobble, Space Invaders, NBA Jam, Punch Out, Pac Man, and Galaga to name a few. If you're looking for a low cost spot to have fun, this is located in The Woodlands.

Best kept secret in The Woodlands! So much fun. Only $15 for a day pass, all games are on free play (no quarters needed), and BYOB and food. Makes family fun affordable. Thank you, TGP!

Are you a fan of old-school arcade games? Pinball from decades ago? Endless fun for your video-holics? The Game Preserve has got what you need. In an unassuming storefront on the southern side of The Woodlands, The Game Preserve has so many different classic arcade games and pinball machines. Pay a flat fee (or a monthly membership if you're a die-hard) and you can play on anything and everything to your heart's content. No food is served here, but you can bring in coolers and food of your own. Quite a few tables. No one under the age of 16 without parental supervision, FYI, which is a great idea. You also can host parties here, as I saw multiple birthday parties and other celebrations taking place. Games are at all skill levels with some real classics like PacMan. Definitely enjoyed by those who I was with - and they ranged in age from 6 years old on up. Restrooms are a bit difficult to find, kind of a twisty-turny route to get to a back nook where there is a Women's room, Men's room and gender-neutral restroom. Staff was courteous and helpful when asked for assistance. Parking is plentiful, as this is quite a sizable strip mall. Loads of fun for the gaming addicts, and fun for those of us that are there to supervise, too.

This was the cutest place to be! Took a group of 12 seniors, and got an amazing rate for all you can play. Unfortunately had only an hour to burn, but they made the most of it! You can even host a party in the back room, which just may be happening soon considering the fact that they can entertain themselves while I plant myself behind a pinball machine somewhere in the corner. Highly recommend! Even took a picture out front with the DeLorean. My only suggestion is to place it in a photo worthy spot! We were lucky that a car had left the spot next to it.

We have been coming here for some time. LOVE the updated/remodeled interior and the music videos and games. However, some very key vintage games and so many others were all out of order. I'd say at least half it seemed like were either not on, not operational, were on but not responding to buttons, or off completely & had tags on them listing all of the issues each had. I'm sure repairs can be longer due to acquiring parts and I appreciate the opportunity to play these still, but then pull those games out of there and replace with some that have been repaired perhaps. You just see so many to play and get in there only to keep moving around Bc each one doesn't work. The price is great, the vibe/decor are great! This would be 5+ stars if there weren't SO MANY broken games. :'-(

Overall a great place if you were ever a gamer! If you grew up in the 1980's, 1990's, or even early 2000's, this is a place you have to visit. I opted for the day game pass for only $15 and it is worth it (no coins needed!) Game Preserve has lots of arcade games and pinball machines. All the games are retro but they all seem to be in working order. There were a few games that were out of service or the buttons didn't work (Teenage Mutant Turtle game) but overall in great working condition given how many years these games have been around. Overall, an excellent place for any gamer!

I have had a membership to the Game Preserve in Spring for many years. I love this place. It brings me back to my childhood when playing the pinball machines. Any time I can squeeze an hour in I stop by and have real fun. The community of regulars are fabulous as is the staff.

Only ok. Lots of games but my kids are 5 and 7. They didn't get the games very well and there were older kid there that kept bullying them out of their games. It seems like it's a older-ish kid daycare more than em anything. Lots of 13-16 boys who were just annoying or bullies. My husband had fun and I thought it was ok, but couldn't go too often. Eh - is my overall reaction - you really have to be into this to get it.

The Game Preserve is a retro-80's arcade that is family friendly! I discovered it on Google Maps when we moved to the area and we've been a member and visit there regularly on Fridays and Saturdays. It's BYOB and you can order food to be delivered there, or bring your own, like we do! It's been great hanging out here and playing arcade games and pinballs! The have a store too! That sells 80's candies and products! We purchased several TGP tee shirts. I highly recommend it!

Fantastic classic arcade with so many games to choose from. There's always 80s music playing in the background and it's relatively clean as there are no food or drinks allowed near the cabinets. My only gripe is that I wish they would have someone clean the sticks and buttons every hour or so.

Very cool place. I love it!! Highly recommended 80's 90's games. Lots of 80's pinball.

This place is great for kids and adults!! The nostalgia factor cannot be matched and I love that you pay one price for all the games. No cards or tokens to keep up with. The guy at the counter was super friendly and seemed to love his job, but how could he not? Very relaxed atmosphere with plenty of places to sit and catch up with your friends.

Fun spot to go to with quite a few games to play! It's $15 for the whole day per person. They had racing, darts/Cornhole (video game version), pinball, and various other old school games. It was a ton of fun just wished the AC was better inside as it was quite warm

SO FUN!! I love the pinball machines and just trying to beat the high score, i was on pac-man for so long and since it's not always so busy i got to beat the last high score :D the blue/dark feel to the place really sets the game mode, and they have cold energy drinks for sale and snacks inside their gift shop, employees are so chill and neutral, overall such an epic arcade to spend the day at!!

This was once the best retro arcade I had ever been to, but it is not what it once was. I went there on July 3. At least half of the games were broken. They had one room that was filled with nothing but broken games and another pinball room where only 1 machine worked. Two of my favorite games were messed up. On Berserk, the character would not move left. The Robotron 2084 game, which is supposed to have a joystick fornthe character to fire, instead has four unmarked buttons. The screen on Asteroids is too dim and the joystick on Dragon's Lair is way off. The good news is there is still a decent amount of games that work, including a nice selection of recent pinball games. They have a decent sound system with mainly 70s and 80s music. Best of all it's still BYOB, going against the grain of other retro arcades that make the bulk of their money off alcohol sales. Unfortunately it looks like this place has slipped since the unfortunate passing of founder Ken Graham after a brave fight against cancer. The COViD pandemic probably didn't help either. Nevertheless, it looks this place needs a video-game mechanic as soon as possible. If they don't, the legacy of Ken Graham won't last because people won't come back to an arcade with a bunch of games that are broken.

This is one of those reviews you hate to write because you want this to remain your naughty little secret! This place is FANTASTIC! For $15 a day or about $35 a month you can come in and play all you want. Every game...all you want. Pinball machines for the vintage connoisseur or the more recent converts. Original arcade consoles for Asteroids, Super Mario, Burgertime, Donkey Kong, Ms Pac Man, Galaga, driving games, shooting games. Most any game you can remember and all free play. I will admit some of the newer pinball games were w-a-y too dark to enjoy but I wanted to play the vintage machines in the back. The authentic bell sounds were like a time machine for me. I understand you can bring your own food and drink. They have some tables to sit and chow. My son and I spent 3 hours playing everything we could find. We went in the middle of the day on a Tuesday and hardly anyone was there. It was like our private arcade. You could tell when school got out though. Some machines have been beat up a bit more than others. But who ever own this place takes the time to love on them and keep them going. God bless him or her. They will have a special arcade room in heaven.

A good number of the machines were not working and it was so dark that you couldn't see what the buttons on the machine said. While $15 for unlimited play seems like a great deal, I don't think it was worth it.

When I went to visit this place, I was speechless. I'm not even sure where to begin with this place. For $15 all day you can play every single game in this place, and you will have some flashbacks playing some of these games, because some of them go way back! You can also be a member for about $35 a month and come in any time you want. There's all the good old school games, which are all on free play mode. They include Super Mario, Q-Bert, Asteroids, Galaga, Pac-man, Donkey Kong, Tetris, and my personal favorite Arkanoid! They also have about 15 pinball machines, which are really cool. I never noticed how fun pinball machines could be. I think we spent a good three or so hours in the place alone. I spent a good half hour playing Hydro Thunder, a boat racing game that's tons of fun. When we were almost done exploring, we discovered a room in the back where there were some pinball machines from I would guess the 1960s or 70s! The noises they make are really fun (the dinging bell sounds), and that's where I discovered the Asteroids game. It's so fun in this place that I could literally live here. Usually it's not so busy during the week, but on weekends some people will bring their kids and it will often get busy. So if you're off a day, or if you want to kill some time, old school style, come on down! You'll be hooked from the minute you walk in.

Excited to find this arcade but excitement faded quickly after entering. Quite a few of the games were out of order or just didn't work. Kind of disappointing when compared to other all-you-can-play arcades.

Very cool place!!! Prices aren't bad and you can stay and play and have the games unlocked for you. They also have food options, it's byob, and they have a party room for events. It's nice not having to keep reloading cards like if you were at another place. They also have a cool comics room with a lot of different merchandise for sale. During covid they do require masks but they also have people wiping down the games and they have sanitation stations all throughout that you can use.

They are amazing. The night I went in they had mini pizzas for sale and there's a huge selection of games.

Clean facility, two employees up front ready & able to answer questions, LOTS of games to choose from, and clean bathrooms! The games range from vintage pinball machines (1960's) to 1990's arcade games. There were some games unavailable, but 98% of the games were available for play. We bought one of their specials- 10 players for $10 each- and everyone enjoyed playing. For those worried about cleanliness, they even had hand sanitizer available throughout the arcade. We will be back, and we will tell all our friends!

Is a little too dark for my liking, but it has great games. Also go check out my high scores on the galaxy game. I'm ACG! They have great games and they also have a jukebox. The have Pac-Man, mortal kombat, star war games, and a whole bunch of pin ball games!! Go and check it out!!! See if you can beat my high score!

Highly disappointed. Most of the games were broken. There was a group of kids there so they were camped at the small selection of games that worked. Paid $30 barely stayed 30 mins. Horrible layout, games are hidden in areas you don't know if you are allowed in. Rather spend $30 and get unlimited soda at Cidercade.

This place is really disappointing. I came in with my friend on my birthday and most of the machine did not work. They do not provide a refund and the excuses that the manager game is is the fact that they have a pinball tournament a few hours before we came in. The place looks poorly treated and the management is just a bunch of 5 yrs that really don't care. Please you are trying to have a nice night and what to play some game please do not come here and ruin you night. Isnt worth you money or you time for what they offer. Most of the game are not even classic.

This spot is a shot of nostalgia and true enjoyment. It's also BYOB! There's pretty much every arcade game that one could remember or has heard about from the golden age. It's a must do if you are visiting The Woodlands or live there.

Had a Father Son day Today, Made our first visit. It was clean and not overly Busy when we arrived. I was taken back by Several games from my younger days, I even operated a Game room myself and wanted to grow up to own one with food being served. No food is served here, wish I could setup a Concession stand there. There is a joot box for your pleasure, but I saw an unused DJ boot that I wanted to climb in a play mixed tunes. No charge to the owners if they would let me. I enjoyed my time there remembering the Olden days of hanging out at the Game room. If I lived closer I would spend a good part of my days there. Surprisingly, it is BYOB and BYOF. 15$ all day per person of course, group special and more. Yes children were allowed mine is a 20 yo. Nuff said go checkem out. Sorry this Review is for the Webster Location.

Where can one go for that "arcade excitement" you once had when you were a kid growing up in the 80's? Downtown to that "overly crowded" arcade business that is attached to a seemingly biased doormen bar on certain Fridays? There are a few of you who know what I'm talking about. Trek about half an hour North down I 45, get off of Robinson Rd. exit and look for it on your right hand side, it's in a business park so do not expect a stand alone building. Once you get into the door and greeted by a person that will either check your membership or take your payment ($15 for an all day play from 4 pm to close, closed on Mondays) or do what I did and just get a $50 membership paypal reoccurring, It's worth it! After a less than brief look around you will walk into a few rooms with wall to wall of your favorite video games which you'd swear you would not imagine seeing again! I would imagine there are about 15 pinball machines, old and new, various stand ups called "caberets" and a few side downs, dance revolution, snack bar, juke boxes and a little room to watch television. Rusty as I have met which I believe is one of the four owners is a very down to earth person who will not hound you around the business but will also make rounds to make sure nobody is abusing the machines. I mean, come on, if you are an owner of anything who wouldn't do this right? He even suggest if you like to bring in food, drinks from the outside, there are at least 2 booths where you can bring this in. You can bring your own alcohol but in moderation, don't ruin it by getting drunk and boisterous in here ok? I had the great experience of getting in here right as he pulled up, entering and feeling a good 70 degree air conditioning room but quickly shoots up as each machine generates it's own heat so make sure you bring a light shirt, don't say I didn't warn you. There are two juke-boxes also on free play with a variety of music and if you get here during a busy time you might get a little tired of hearing the same 80's music since it's played on "popular hits" for the 80's but it is part of the atmosphere in which these machines were raised too. Each machine may I add is set on "free play", no need to bring quarters since it's $15 for all afternoon when it opens. I think I might have already said that but wanted to make sure you saw it. Out of all of the machines that I have noticed here I would say the "out of order" ratio would be around 20%. It still is not bad since there are always other machines to play but I will get back with you on how resilient they are at repairing their machines. Clientele....the "gangster ghetto" wanna be gang hasn't found this place yet so step in before one finds out and brings his friends. I've seen a mix of people and which important to my eyes are the father and son pairs like I have done to show them what things used to be like when we were kids. Each machine played will throw you into past memories of when you were a teenager saving your lunch money to sneak off to your nearest corner store to waste your time. Parking is adequate for what it is at the moment but may get a little tricky if it is filled up, we'll see how that goes. The pictures I have posted do not do justice for this place but instead it beckons you to come here and experience it for yourself. Please, be my guest.

Fun place and great employees. Nice place for nostalgic entertainment. Will definitely visit again.

Thank you, thank you! My beloved Tempest machine is fully functional and sounding great. Much praise to those techs that keep these classic machines in working order.

Really cool black light arcade! All kinds of pinball games and arcade games from the 80's and up. Very nostalgic. Me and my boyfriend enjoyed it a lot. I met the owner and he helped us play a few games and gave us some history about some of the games. Very good place. 10/10 I would come back again.

I'm not kidding - half the games in this place do not work. Total rip-off! Don't waste your time!

Stopped by here on a whim while my wife and I were next door at a market store. As we walked in a younger employee that works there was quick to see our lost looks on our face and asked if it was our first time there. He helped us get set up to start playing within 2 minutes. The way the arcade was set up that day was freeplay all day for $15 per person. The arcade has a good selection of arcade machines, platformers, side scrollers, fighting games, shooters and an abundance of pinball machines. There was 80s and early 90s music playing throughout the venue which was at a reasonable volume most of the day until later until the afternoon when it seemed it had gotten extremely loud where it was a little unbearable. All the arcade stick machines worked well expect for a select few that were down. Pinball machines were hit and miss with some missing the ball and were unplayable. I did see a staff member fixing the start wars pinball machine at one point so I'm under the assumption it takes a while to get to all of the machines. I didn't see any form of food stands or eating selection, but I did notice several people had pizza and was unsure if it was sold on site or if it was outside food. We spent roughly 3 hours here and had a lot of fun.

Great place that has a ton of old arcades and pinball machines. It's cheap and everything is on free play. They only have snacks and sodas though so make sure you eat before you go.

Oh my goodness!! My inner video game nerd was oozing out! My friend recommended to me. It was my boyfriend and I first time! Its located in the Woodwinds shopping center and across from the Rainbow car wash. Staff at the door will explain any questions you have when you walk in the door. $15 for a unlimited day pass. $35 for month membership and $75 for family membership. All of video games and pinball machines are set to Free Play. So NO quarters! BYOB as well! They do sell snacks and drinks there. Or you can go to Walgreen's next door and grab your drinks there. Tons of games of old school video games and pinball machines. FYI no Tekken video games, but they have Street Fighter! We went around 3pm on a Friday. It wasn't crowded until about 5pm. We stayed there for 5 hrs. My fingers started to cramp. It was soo much fun! We will definitely come back.

Super fun for all ages !! They charge $15 for walk in and $30 for membership. You can play all the games you want for a set price. It is definitely worth it!

This place is such a fun throwback! I guess it is better because you pay an entry fee and don't have to worry about quarters. There are so many pinball games and old school video games. You can bring your own food and drink in, so that is great too.

Highly, highly, highly recommend this place. $15 for all you can play arcade games AND a free play 80s jukebox?? WIN. I could play the Twister pinball machine all day. They also regularly clean the games after you're done playing them. That I greatly appreciated cuz you know... germs.

This a favorite date night spot! Old school arcade games that you do not see often. The pinball machines are the best. It's a real gamers dream! $15 for all you can play and $35 for a month's membership. Great deal!

Grab a 6-pack, throw on some 80s jams and go to town. This place just makes me happy. Oh and the kids love it too.

Took my boyfriend here as a late valentines present. There's such a variety of games and an even bigger variety of pinball games for someone like me who isn't into arcade games like he is. It's 15.00 for unlimited play all day so you can choose to leave and come back and play more if you so choose. You won't be disappointed coming here.

I love this place sooooo much! I feel so nostalgic about it bc it has so many classic games! I was so glad the bad street fighters and double dragon. We actually found this place by accident when we were trying to look for an arcade, but so happens we ended at the game Preserve and I had lots of fun with my friends. I actually always stay when they're about to close. Lol