Up-Down Des Moines features classic arcade games, skee-ball alleys, all only a quarter to play.
Your favorite 
arcade games, pinball machines, skeeball alleys, and more.
Let’s get this party started!
The ultimate arcade bar experience.
The ultimate arcade bar experience.
The ultimate arcade bar experience.
The ultimate arcade bar experience.
The ultimate arcade bar experience.
The ultimate arcade bar experience.
The ultimate arcade bar experience.
The ultimate arcade bar experience.
Visit us Downtown Des Moines
Visit us Downtown Des Moines
Visit us Downtown Des Moines
Visit us Downtown Des Moines
Visit us Downtown Des Moines
Address
500 East Locust Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
Hours
Monday – Friday: 5:00pm – 2:00am
Saturday: 2:00pm – 2:00am
Sunday: 2:00pm – 2:00am
(Must be 21+ to enter)
We offer a monthly opportunity to bring the whole family to Up-Down Des Moines on a Sunday each month from 10am to 2pm. Upcoming family hours:
April 7 | May 5 | June 2 | July 7 | Aug 4 | Sept 1
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Up-Down Des Moines features more than 60 arcade games from the ‘80s and ‘90s, pinball machines, six classic Skee-Ball alleys, Nintendo and Sega console gaming, and life-size Jenga and Connect Four.
The ultimate arcade bar experience.
All games cost just 25 cents. Our drink menu includes an extensive craft beer selection, even more bottles and cans, and house-made pizza by the slice with unique toppings.
Plan your event at Up-Down
We have hosted nearly every type of event to rave reviews. From proposals to engagement parties to weddings to receptions. We can handle corporate events, intimate gatherings, and everything in between and want to make sure all of your guests have a great time (and that you get all the credit for planning such an awesome event).
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Team Building
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Holiday Parties
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Birthdays Parties
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Bachelorette Parties
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Bachelor Parties
The Lineup
AsteroidsBubble BobbleBump 'n' JumpBurgertimeCastlevaniaDance Dance Revolution ExtremeDonkey KongDonkey Kong JrDr MarioEhrgeizGI JoeGalagaHoop Fever x2Hydro Thunder x4Ikari WarriorsJoustKiller QueenMappyMario BrothersMaximum ForceMichael Jackson Moon WalkerMidway Open IceMoon PatrolMortal Kombat 3 UlitmateNBA JamNFL Blitz 2000Off-Road Thunder x2Pac ManPac Man Battle RoyalePaperboyPit FighterPoint BlankRevolution XRoad BlastersRobotronRolling ThunderRygarSatan's HollowSpace InvadersSoul CaliberSkee-Ball x6Simpson's BowlingSatan's HollowSpace InvadersSpy HunterStreet Fighter 3 AlphaSwitch and ShootTeenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesTapperTekken Tag TournamentThe Lost World: Jurassic ParkThe House of the DeadTempestThe SimpsonsThe Simpsons BowlingTime Crisis 2Track & FieldU.N. SquardronX-MenZoltar
Games lineup is added to and rotated constantly. Check back for new games!
- Classic skee-ball lanes
- Game tables including life-size Jenga and Connect Four
- Nintendo 64 games (rotating stock) on a giant projector screen
- Nintendo, Super Nintendo, Sega console games (rotating stock)
Pizza For
Every Occasion
Our pizza is made to order for your group. We take pride in every facet of the pizza we make. Our dough is made in-house and we insist on the best quality in our toppings. Your guests will appreciate the quality. Each of our pizzas are 18 inches and feeds 3-5 people.
Daily Specials
$1 OFF All Beer on Tap
$1 OFF All Iowa Beer on Tap
$3 Domestic Tallboys
10 Cent Tokens All Night,
$2 Off Signature Cocktails
First 100 People Get 20 Free Tokens,
$20 Fireball/Candy Shot Skis (5 Person),
$2 Slices Until 8PM
2 For 1 Tokens From 2PM To 9PM,
$20 Fireball/Candy Shot skis (5 person)
Six-Pack and A Pound:
$25 For A Six-Pack Of Domestic Cans,
OR $35 For A Six-Pack of Premium Cans, A Pound Of Tokens, and A Pound Of Tokens In An Up-Down Fanny Pack,
$1 Off All Bombs
Special to the Des Moines Location
Beer, Cocktails, & More..
Tshirts,
Gift Cards,
Beanies, & More..
Can’t wait another minute to get your hands on an Up Down t-shirt or hoodie? You’ve come to the right spot.
