Up-Down DSM

500 E Locust St, Des Moines
(515) 243-4322

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Whitney Smith McIntosh

Birthday tokens and great luzzs

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 5

Service: 5

Peter Lenhardt

Whole lotta fun. Great beer selection. Game-oriented customers just there to enjoy light competition.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Tab Ray

8 kids for a bday party on a Sunday. They had a great time.

Atmosphere: 5

Tracy Hiatt

can't remember the bartenders name but he was good it wasn't crazy busy but he remembered what you where drinking and my friend had said she likes to have a water after every couple of drinks and he remembered every time to give her water. the crowd is a variety of everybody. the ski ball was busy all night so I never got to play wich is the reason for my 4 rating... the games are only one token and the drinks arent overpriced making it an ideal place to hang out if you dot have a lot of cash but wanna do something. it is extremely dark in there though. oh and I wish they made food later. pizza stops at 8.amd that stinks cuz who doesnt like to eat a slice of greasy pizza after drinking for awhile-noone....lol! ihad a fun tiem, haven't been to any other arcade places so I've nothing to compare it to, but still it's a cool little 2 story hangout!!

Jes Kaskie

Great vibes, food, and drinks! Loved this place

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Alysia Webster

Fun! Plain and simple! Great $2 happy hour slices upstairs! And awesome n/a options!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 3

Zak K

If you are someone who is into vintage games then this is the place for you.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Addie

my roommate and i come here just about every weekend and we’re always served very well by the bartenders. we especially love the guy with the mandala tattoo in his elbow pit, but i’ve never gotten his name! he’s great though, as are all the servers. they’ve got so many fun games and lots to do. highly recommend! they’ve got deals every day of the week

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Chris Huisman

Heaven on earth

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Margie Adams

Omg 21+ video game themed bar! Homemade pizza by the slice! But 2 floors of FUN!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Randy Daniels

I loved the games and the atmosphere was energetic but not too loud.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sadie Smith

We have visited this location multiple times and it is always a fun environment to grab some drinks and play some nostalgic games! They have a wonderful variety of game choices that everyone will enjoy! Our group is a big fan of the Shotski they offer as well!

Atmosphere: 5

Kyle Wright

Very nice two story arcade in downtown DSM. Started coming here two years ago as it has become a post convention staple for Assembly Required, a local toy show 100% worth checking out. Pizza is great and slices are large. Beer list is good and there is a solid spread of beer types. Only caveat was they must have sold or swapped the GI Joe cabinet with another location. The bartender downstairs had no clue what I was talked about when I asked if it was somewhere else in the arcade. Might be good to train the team on what games are on site. I’ll be back again! Three beers, two slices, and a fiver for games put me at $30 with tip for the night.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Tera Sheetz

Fun atmosphere, good is OK. The gumbo was thick and similar to gravy. I like my gumbo slightly less than gravy consistency. Overall it was good.

Daniel Stavarz

A fun hang. And the tokens are reasonably priced. Go during the week for really great deals as well.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 4

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