The family is the basic unit of society—yet, statistically, family members are the very people most likely to steal the last soda from the fridge. Solidify family alliances and suss out enemies with today's Groupon: for $20, you get an all-day video game play pass at GameWorks in Tempe (a $45 value). Each pass purchased can only be used by one person; buy up to five and bring the entire family or a school of bipedal fish.
GameWorks, a gigantic entertainment destination constructed with flashy Vegas panache, ensures that both children and adults have a delightful time fighting pixilated zombies. Choose from a windmill-factory’s worth of video games (more than 200), including crowd favorites such as Guitar Hero, Razing Storm, and Midnight Max Tune 3. Race a raucous motion car game while imagining your head is bald with The Fast and the Furious, or pay a nostalgic visit to the old school with games such as Pac-Man, Mario Kart, and Space Wonder. Your card is also valid for virtual dance stations and shooting games. Although today’s Groupon does not cover the cost of food or drinks, you won’t have far to wander for sustenance thanks to an on-site restaurant and two bars with potent potables for the adults.
Reviews
Thirteen Yelpers give Gameworks in Tempe an average of four stars out of five, with 16 Insider Pagers doing one better, giving an average rating of five stars:
- Quite simply, this is the largest arcade that I have ever visited. – Jon M., Insider Pages
- I would definitely recommend this place to anyone. – May J., Insider Pages
- Love love loved it. Spent 2 hours there and didn't even notice. – Heather Y.
Groupon Says
Favorite Classic Arcade Games
Here are Groupon’s favorite classic '80s arcade games:
- Pizza Problems: Help chef Anthony “Marcus” Rigatoni build the perfect pizza while avoiding “The Nasty Brothers.”
- Giant Ape, Jr.: A giant ape who isn’t Donkey Kong throws oil drums at an Italian electrician who is not named Mario.
- Packing Man: Avoid the ghoulies!
- Blasteroids: The Space-Asteroid-Blasting Game: Defend Earth from invading space-menaces Asymmetrical Green Orb, Something That Looks Like a Centipede.
- Duran Duran: The Game: Avoid the ghoulies!
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