Old School Arcade and Axe Throwing

4.8
176 reviews from Google

Looking for fun things to do in Rochester, MN? Come to Rochester’s largest free-play arcade with over 50 retro and modern games, from Q*bert to Guitar Hero. Enjoy indoor axe throwing for ages 15+ or ninja star throwing for 8–15, perfect for families, friends, or team-building. Host birthday parties, corporate events, or casual outings, and take part in our seasonal events, axe throwing leagues, and friendly competitions. Don’t forget to visit our video game store, where you can buy and sell games and consoles from PS1–PS4, PS Vita, Game Boy, DS, Wii, and more. Walk in or book online for a one-of-a-kind indoor entertainment experience that’s truly unique in Rochester!

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Customer's reviews

I've been wanting to hit an old school arcade for a long while and was skeptical of what games would be there. This place has a lot of the classics I was looking for! Rampage, Gauntlet II, Moon Patrol, Galaga, etc. My wife enjoyed it, even the 13 and 25 year old boys loved it! We spent about two hours just in the arcade and pinball, wonderful. When my health gets better and the kids older, we plan to do the throwing as well. Some of the joysticks weren't as crisp as we'd like some games were a little off, the Simpsons had a button that wasn't attached. I hope people keep coming so the little things get fixed and it grows. Love it, keep up the good work! ~ Tony F
We had such a fun experience at Old School Arcade & Axe Throwing! The arcade games were a blast-very nostalgic and truly “old school” in the best way. The highlight of our visit was definitely the axe throwing. Our instructor, Veronika, was absolutely fantastic-thoughtful, patient, kind, funny, and completely non-judgmental. I was pretty nervous going into it, but Veronika made me feel comfortable right away. Once I got the hang of it, it ended up being an absolute blast. My nine-year-old daughter loved it too-especially the ninja stars—and honestly said Veronika (not even the throwing!) was her favorite part of the whole experience. The entire staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. We made some really great memories here and will definitely be back! ~ Sandy M
First time going here to throw axes and I had a wonderful time! The staff who greets you is not only friendly but informative. They have several different options for stuff to throw and different games you can play. I really enjoyed the ninja stars. I fel bad ass. I even got to get my ass kicked in mortal combat on my way out. Ill be returning. Shout out to Veronica for being so helpful on everything from techniques, to trick shots, to different throwing games. Also had a wonderful conversation. Defenetly gonna recommend this place to my friends. If are teetering on the edge of visit just go for it. You wont be disappointed! ~ Kris B
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Starting June for the summer we will be open at noon Thursday & Friday! Posted on: May 5, 2026
Come throw axes, ninja stars, or knives this weekend. Looking for something to do? We have plenty of games and throwing weapons, we can’t wait to see… Posted on: January 12, 2026
CHECK OUT OUR GAME STORE! WE SELL WIIS, NINTENDO SWITCHES, DS GAMES, OLD N94 GAMES, PS1 PS2 PS3 PS4 GAMES, XBOX 360 AND XBOX 1 GAMES, AND SO MUCH MOR… Posted on: September 8, 2025
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Contact information

Phone +1 507-258-4264
Address
27 9th St SE Rochester 55904
Sunday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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