Big Top Arcade
Pigeon Forge Parkway · Circus theme, indoors year-round
A circus-themed arcade standing on its own along the Parkway, which makes it a different proposition from the ones tucked inside bigger complexes — you park, walk in, play, and leave on your own schedule. Crane and claw machines, driving and shooting cabinets, redemption games and current video titles. Payment runs on a reloadable card rather than coins, and the card deals cost less bought online than at the counter.
Big Top Arcade brings the circus to the Pigeon Forge Parkway, under one colorful roof full of games and prizes. It's a family-friendly arcade where kids, teens and grown-ups can all find something to play.
It's all indoors, which makes it an easy pick for a rainy afternoon, a break between attractions, or a game night after dinner on the Parkway.
Games at Big Top Arcade Pigeon Forge
Big Top mixes modern video games with ticket-redemption favorites, and new games are added all the time.
Claw and crane games
Line up your shot and try to grab a plush prize. Claw machines are a crowd favorite at Big Top.
Driving and shooting games
Race your family to the finish line, or team up to shoot your way out of a jam on the shooting games.
Skill and instant-win games
Test your timing and aim on skill challenges, or try your luck on instant-win games that pay out tickets fast.
Play cards and the prize center
Big Top skips coins and paper tickets. You load a reloadable play card and swipe it at each game, and the points you win load straight onto your card. When you're done, take your card to the prize center and trade your points for prizes. Big Top often runs play card specials online, so check before you go.
Plan your visit
3275 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
(865) 365-4243
Open daily: Big Top is open every day, but hours can change on holidays, so check before you go.
Accessible: The arcade is wheelchair accessible, including parking, the entrance and restrooms.
Make it a double: Big Top is run by the same company as Arcade City at The Island, so you can easily hit both on the same trip.
More arcades in the Smokies
For go-karts and games under one roof, head to Rockin' Raceway. 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 Big Top Arcade?
At 3275 Parkway in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
Does Big Top Arcade use tokens?
No. Big Top uses reloadable play cards. You pay for games with the card, and the points you win load onto it automatically.
What games does Big Top Arcade have?
Claw and crane games, driving and shooting games, skill challenges, instant-win games and modern video games, with new ones added regularly.
Is Big Top Arcade good for kids?
Yes. It's a family-friendly arcade with games for every age and a prize center kids love.
Is Big Top Arcade the same as Arcade City?
They're separate arcades run by the same company. Big Top is on the Parkway, and Arcade City is inside The Island.
Big Top Arcade is just minutes from our Pigeon Forge cabins. Keep the game night going in one of our cabins with arcade games or game room cabins, or spread out in one of our family cabins. Book direct to get our Stay & Play Pass with free attraction tickets for every paid night.