Ikigai Arcade

08/12/2026

Ikigai Arcade is happy to unveil Pittsburgh’s first Phoenix 2 upgraded cab! The Ikigai PIU cab is actually an original SD machine from 1999 w/ DX pads!

Next month we will fully silicon mod the pads! We have all the material ready, including new sensors and sensor frames!

07/24/2026

In town for Tekko?
Do you want to play on the latest version of maimai DX International ver. Circle Plus while in Pittsburgh?

Show your Tekko badge at the Ikigai service counter and load $5 in credits, get a free Ikigai Arcade card and $5 in bonus credits!

07/21/2026

Ikigai was one of the first independent arcades in the US to have official e-Amusement (Konami) games!

07/21/2026

Ikigai will be running a Tekko deal for all con attendees this week! Show your Tekko badge at the service counter and get a free Ikigai card + $5 in credits when you load $5!

08/12/2025

Ikigai Arcade will be hosting its inaugural Gundam TCG Tournament on September 20th at 12:30pm!
Sign up via the TCG+ App to secure your spot!
https://www.bandai-tcg-plus.com/event/4523227

Send a message to learn more

08/04/2025

We are now an official Organized Play store for 3 TCG's!

Riftbound, OnePiece and Gundam!

TCG+ signup links below!

8/31 -One Piece TCG Tournament
https://igit.me/hMITo
9/27 - Gundam TCG Tournament
https://igit.me/3dFhj
10/31 - Riftbound Launch & Cosplay Event

Riot Games BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment

07/20/2025

The Tekko gaming hall may be closed until next year but can get your fill of rhythm games at Ikigai Arcade until 10pm tonight!
Get $5 in free bonus credit for all new visitors when you show your Tekko badge and get a new RF card!

Ikigai staff and our regulars had a fantastic time at Tekko. Shoutout to all the vendors and providers!

07/19/2025

Ikigai meetup at !

Huge shoutout to the gaming hall providers for stepping it up and bringing even more games! Rhythm gamers can never get enough plastic button slapping!

For those looking to slap some buttons after Tekko closes on Sunday, everyone who shows their Tekko badge at Ikigai will get a bonus $5 when they get a new card and load $10.

The original Japanese rhythm game and arcade center in Pittsburgh.

Official maimai DX (International) IS HERE!!
Pittsburgh's first official e-Amusement (Konami) arcade!

We are also an Organize Play store for many TCG's such as OP, Gundam and Riftbound!