Bad Axe RetroCade

Bad Axe RetroCade Complimentary ear buds and use of ear defenders.

06/05/2026

Friday: 4-9pm
Saturday: 2-9pm
Sunday: 2-7pm

👾 The only classic arcade in the Thumb!

📺 Most games are just .25 per game! 10 pinballs, 2 skeeball lanes, and a retro console room - just $3 for all day play!

🚙 Located next to McDonald's in Bad Axe, Michigan at 845 N Van D**e, Suite B

🕹️ Tomorrow, June 4th, Power Play Thursday! 💥1 Retro Console Room Pass 💥10 quarters for gameplay💥 1 pop/water/Capri Sun ...
06/04/2026

🕹️ Tomorrow, June 4th, Power Play Thursday!

💥1 Retro Console Room Pass
💥10 quarters for gameplay
💥 1 pop/water/Capri Sun

🎉 Just five bucks! 🎉

📺 Bad Axe RetroCade
"Where the Past Comes to Play!"

We had some followers from TikTok visit recently who are also local residents and a vendor at the Port Austin Farmer's M...
06/02/2026

We had some followers from TikTok visit recently who are also local residents and a vendor at the Port Austin Farmer's Market.

If you need a super fun marshmallow shooter, be sure to check them out. Our kids love them!

They've also got acrylic bookmarks, fancy pens, journals. and "blind dates with a book."

What other patrons and "friends of the arcade" have small businesses? Drop 'em below so we can support one anther! 🙂

Here's a peek at some of our latest project machine finds 👀Which one are you most excited to see finished?
06/01/2026

Here's a peek at some of our latest project machine finds 👀

Which one are you most excited to see finished?

There's something special about the lights and sounds and vibes of an arcade full of happy gamers having fun in unison. ...
05/30/2026

There's something special about the lights and sounds and vibes of an arcade full of happy gamers having fun in unison.

Theres a name for this phenomenon, too: collective effervescence.

It's the positive emotional charge a group of people feel when sharing an enjoyable experience together, like the entire stadium doing the wave together.

Collective effervescence boosts our mood, anchors in the awesomeness of the present moment, and strengthens our sense of belonging and community.

There's nothing wrong with solo/home gaming, but there's something special about arcade gaming that just can't be emulated from your living room couch or desk chair.

Thanks for gaming with us and helping keep the communal spirit of arcade gaming alive.

🖤😎👾📺🕹️

05/28/2026

We've got a total of 10 pinball machines in the arcade floor, ranging from just .25 to .75 per game! Perfectly priced for pinball lovers!

Pinball is also a cheap and fun way to kill time while waiting for your pizza from nextdoor or your grocery pick-up.

Open every Thurs - Sun!

Ever notice that our Mortal Kombat 2 cabinet still has the ciggy burns on it from back in the day? Just makes it more no...
05/27/2026

Ever notice that our Mortal Kombat 2 cabinet still has the ciggy burns on it from back in the day?

Just makes it more nostalgic, right? 🤣

🧐 Who remembers when smoking was allowed inside of businesses?

Come re-live the golden age of arcade (sans smoking section) at Bad Axe RetroCade - "Where the Past Comes to Play!"

05/26/2026

We're planning on doing a "changing of the machines" soon, and bringing the Neo Geo cabinet back in again. The current line-up in it is: Metal Slug, Puzzle Bobble, Samurai Showdown 2, and Aero Fighters 3. Whatcha think?

We also picked up a couple pretty sweet new finds, but not sure what we'll have ready in time for the weekend. I'll try to at least post a little tease of the cabinets in our stories. You're gonna love what we found! 👀

😎 The best place for retro gaming fun in the Thumb - Bad Axe RetroCade

📺 The largest selection of classic arcades, pinball, skeeball, & retro consoles, just a short drive from your favorite Thumbcoast destinations: Caseville, Port Austin, Harbor Beach, and Port Hope.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out and packed the arcade this weekend! We will be re-stocked and ready for m...
05/25/2026

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out and packed the arcade this weekend!

We will be re-stocked and ready for more retro gaming fun this Thursday - Sunday.

We have some openings this weekend for retro console or arcade rental, fyi.

📺 $15 - three hour private retro console rental for you and your friends (or all to youself - we won't judge 😎)

👾 $25/Hour arcade rental during business hours. Includes side room and retro console room (for your guests only).

🕹️$50/Hour private arcade rental before or after arcade hours - get the entire arcade all to yourself!

Great for birthdays, bachelor/bachelorette parties, a nostalgic special date night, family bonding time, or just because.

Send us a message here for more info or make a reservation!

05/24/2026

The machines got a heck of a workout yesterday - thanks for such a busy day! We open at 2pm today for more quarter-slinging action! 😎👾🕹️

Address

845 North Van D**e, Suite B
Bad Axe, MI
48413

Opening Hours

Thursday 4pm - 8pm
Friday 4pm - 8pm
Saturday 2pm - 8pm
Sunday 2pm - 7pm

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