Arcade City
At The Island in Pigeon Forge · Indoors, cashless play
Inside The Island in Pigeon Forge and fully indoors, which makes it the easy answer to a rainy afternoon or the gap between rides. The games run from claw machines and simple ticket games for small kids up to racing seats and shooters. It's cashless — you load a reloadable play card and swipe it at each game, and tickets go straight onto the card, so leave the quarters at home.
Arcade City is the go-to arcade at The Island in Pigeon Forge. It's packed wall to wall with flashing lights, racing seats, basketball hoops and claw machines, with a prize counter waiting at the end.
It's all indoors, so it's an easy win in any weather. Stop in between rides on The Island, before dinner, or whenever the kids need to burn off some energy.
Games at Arcade City Pigeon Forge
Arcade City mixes the latest arcade games with the classics. You'll find skill games, multiplayer games, carnival-style favorites and immersive experiences, so there's something for every age.
Something for everyone
Shoot some hoops, take down the bad guys in a shooting game, try your luck at the claw machine, or race your family to the finish line. Little kids love the simple ticket games, and teens and grown-ups tend to head for the racers and the head-to-head games.
How the Play Card works
Arcade City skips paper tickets and tokens. You load money onto a Play Card and swipe it at each game. Tickets you win are added to your card automatically, so there's nothing to carry around. You can reload the card anytime during your visit.
Cash in at the prize counter
When you're done playing, take your card to the prize counter and trade your tickets for prizes. There's everything from small treats for little ones to bigger prizes for serious ticket-savers.
Plan your visit
131 Island Dr #1105, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
(865) 286-0149
Make a night of it: Arcade City is surrounded by The Island's shops, restaurants and rides, including the Great Smoky Mountain Wheel. It's easy to add arcade time to an evening there.
Check for card deals: Arcade City often runs Play Card specials, and buying online can stretch your budget further. Check their website before you go.
Accessible: The arcade is wheelchair accessible, including the entrance and restrooms.
More arcades in the Smokies
Want to arcade-hop? Big Top Arcade and Rockin' Raceway are more Pigeon Forge favorites. In Gatlinburg, try Arcadia or Fannie Farkle's. For the full rundown, see our guides to the best arcades in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg's arcades, or browse all our Pigeon Forge attractions.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Arcade City in Pigeon Forge?
Inside The Island in Pigeon Forge, at 131 Island Dr #1105.
Does Arcade City use tokens or tickets?
Neither. Arcade City uses reloadable Play Cards. You pay for games with the card, and the tickets you win load onto it automatically.
What kinds of games does Arcade City have?
Skill games, multiplayer games, arcade classics, carnival-style games and immersive experiences, including basketball, shooting games, claw machines and racers.
Is Arcade City good for little kids?
Yes. It's an all-ages arcade with easy ticket games for young kids and a prize counter they'll love.
Is Arcade City a good rainy-day activity?
It's one of the best. Everything is indoors, and The Island has plenty of covered shops and restaurants nearby.
Arcade City is just minutes from our Pigeon Forge cabins, and our cabins near The Island put you even closer. Keep the game night going in one of our cabins with arcade games or game room cabins, and book direct to get our Stay & Play Pass with free attraction tickets for every paid night.