Dave & Buster’s Arcade Strategies
This subreddit is the place for anything related to the Dave & Buster’s restaurant/arcade chain, with a focus on strategies for winning and profiting from their redemption games.
Winning at Coin Pushers
Coin pushers are popular redemption arcade games where players can win prizes by strategically pushing coins over the edge. Coin pushers can be redeemed at the arcade for tickets if a full set is collected.
Finding Coin Pushers
Today, coin pushers remain hard to find and are often located in vintage casinos or old school arcades.
Is Dave and Buster’s Expensive?
Is Dave and Buster’s expensive? Your average dinner is around $12-15, with the most expensive being $20. Without doing an “Eat and Play Combo”, you are probably looking at a max of $50 for 2 people.
Entering Dave & Buster’s
Must be 18 or over to enter Dave and Buster’s. Persons under 21 may enter with a 25 year old guardian. Each guardian may bring no more than 6 underage persons.
Enjoying Dave & Buster’s with Kids
Depending on the child, Dave & Buster’s can be appropriate for a 5 year old with guardian supervision. Assess your child’s maturity and enjoyment of arcade games and sports bar atmosphere.
Dave & Buster’s Deals and Tips
- Go on a Wednesday for one of the best Dave and Buster’s deals – half priced games.
- Add other deals to your account before Wednesday and visit during happy hour for extra value.
- Purchase gift cards for dining and shopping. The rewards program offers $10 game play for every $100 spent on food.
Activating your Game Account
The Power Card purchased at entry activates your account. You can load chips via kiosks inside to play games typically costing $2-$5, sometimes up to $10 per play.