YESTERcades of Somerville

06/19/2026

Tonight is the night!

Event starts at 6PM

Cosplay Contest starts at 9PM

Special Cosplay Guest


Special Partners



The Cosplay Contest Grand Prize is a pair of 4 Day badges for 1st Place and so much more!

Enjoy unlimited arcade gaming, anime inspired tattoo flash specials from Artisanal Tattoo, and 10% off drinks from Tea’s Up during Anime Night.

Whether you’re competing in cosplay, meeting fellow anime fans, or just looking for a fun night out, Anime Night is one of the biggest events of the summer at YESTERcades.

**COSPLAY is encouraged but it is not mandatory!**

06/18/2026

Dads. Grads. Gamers.

This Sunday, June 21st, celebrate Father's Day, graduation season, or both with unlimited arcade and pinball action at YESTERcades.

For just $20, you'll get a Day Pass and access to hundreds of classic arcade games, pinball machines, consoles, and more.

Whether you're bringing Dad out for a nostalgia trip, celebrating a recent graduate, or just looking for an excuse to spend the day playing games, we've got you covered.

Challenge Dad to Guitar Hero.

Show the graduate who's still the champion at Street Fighter.

Set some high scores.

Make some memories.

Tag the Dad or Grad you're bringing with you and let them know it's game on.

06/15/2026

Think Anime Night looks fun?

These photos are from our last Anime Night in Red Bank, and this Friday we're bringing the party to Somerville.

Join us Friday night for anime, cosplay, music, movies, gaming, prizes, and a cosplay contest where the winner will receive a pair of 4 Day Passes to Anime NYC and so much more!

Whether you're showing off your cosplay, meeting fellow anime fans, or just looking for a fun Friday night, Anime Night at YESTERcades is the place to be.

Friday, June 19

YESTERcades Somerville

6:00 PM to 2:00 AM

$20 All Night Pass

Special Guest Cosplayer

Special Partners Artisanal Tattoo

Take a look through the photos and see what you missed in Red Bank. Then make plans to join us in Somerville this Friday.

Who's coming?

06/13/2026

06/10/2026

In our defense, both sports involve running, scoring, and grown adults yelling at a screen.

We may have mixed up football and fútbol in our latest video, but we're sticking with it.

The important thing is that everyone has fun, nobody gets a red card, and nobody throws a controller.

See you at YESTERcades.

06/08/2026

ANIME NIGHTS ARE BACK AT YESTERcades

Join us in Somerville on Friday, June 19th for a night of anime, cosplay, arcade gaming, and incredible prizes.

Event starts at 6PM

Cosplay Contest starts at 9PM

Special Cosplay Guest


Special Partners



The Cosplay Contest Grand Prize is a pair of 4 Day badges for 1st Place.

Enjoy unlimited arcade gaming, anime inspired tattoo flash specials from Artisanal Tattoo, and 10% off drinks from Tea's Up during Anime Night.

Whether you're competing in cosplay, meeting fellow anime fans, or just looking for a fun night out, Anime Night is one of the biggest events of the summer at YESTERcades.

**COSPLAY is encouraged but it is not mandatory!**

What character are you cosplaying? Let us know in the comments.

06/05/2026

Join us in Somerville on Friday, June 19th for a night of anime, cosplay, arcade gaming, and incredible prizes.

Event starts at 6PM

Cosplay Contest starts at 9PM

Special Cosplay Guest
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Special Partners
Artisanal Tattoo
Tea's Up

The Cosplay Contest Grand Prize is a pair of 4 Day Anime NYC badges for 1st Place.

Enjoy unlimited arcade gaming, anime inspired tattoo flash specials from Artisanal Tattoo, and 10% off drinks from Tea's Up during Anime Night.

Whether you're competing in cosplay, meeting fellow anime fans, or just looking for a fun night out, Anime Night is one of the biggest events of the summer at YESTERcades.

What character are you cosplaying? Let us know in the comments.

05/29/2026

Have you joined the fun on TikTok with YESTERcades?

Check out YESTERcades’s video.

05/27/2026

HIGH SCORE ARMAGEDDON arrives tomorrow night at YESTERcades of Somerville.

From the mind of comes a one night battle for arcade supremacy. Over 30 selected arcade games. Unlimited attempts. Constant challengers trying to knock your name off the leaderboard.

Get a high score. Defend it. Lose it. Win it back. Repeat for 4 straight hours.

$20 gets you into the event, unlimited gameplay during the competition, an exclusive event sticker, giveaways, prizes, and a shot at permanent bragging rights inside YESTERcades.

Thursday 5/28
7pm to 11pm
YESTERcades of Somerville

Somebody’s leaving as a champion.
Might as well be you.

05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Day from all of us at YESTERcades!

Yeah, the weather may have decided to unlock the “gloomy side quest” today, but we’re OPEN regular hours today and the games are dry. Perfect excuse to dodge the rain and spend the holiday surrounded by retro games, pinball, consoles and good vibes.

Most importantly, today is about remembering and honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. We appreciate and thank them for their service.

Come hang out, stay dry and make the most of the holiday with us.