Dean
Great machine!
Great machine!! Lots of fun, everybody loves it!!

Creative Arcades has the largest selection of commercial-grade arcades built in the USA & Vet owned. We offer cocktail arcades, stand-up arcades, tall pub, wine barrel, and tabletop arcades, racing simulators and virtual pinballs. Enjoy free shipping to the lower 48 states and experience the best in arcade gaming, virtual pinball and sit-down racing with our industry leading 3 Year Warranty and Tech Support Team. All our machines come with coin operation and free play options, screen sizes range from 22" to 43", and features include remote controlled LED Lights, Blasters. Since 2019, we have sold over 2,000 machines to date and continue to strive to give our customers the best experience in retro gaming and modern gaming technology.
Creative Arcades (creative-arcades.com) has 235 customer reviews on Five Star Index, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5.
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Dean
Great machine!! Lots of fun, everybody loves it!!
Charlie
Posting another review because this company CONTINUES to scam me. After promising a refund for a machine I ordered 5 months ago and was promised delivery before the end of June. They completely ghosted me. Didn’t get my refund. Instead they had a different employee reach out and PROMISE that my machine would be delivered this week. If I just waited a little longer. He PROMISED constant updates. And PROMISED they would have it this past Tuesday and update me. I heard nothing. It’s Friday. I reached out asking for my promised update and if I’m still getting my machine this week. Ghosted AGAIN. I want ALL my money back. IMMEDIATELY. Avoid Creative Arcades at all costs. They make empty promises. Poor communication. And keep your money without delivering a product.
Chris M.
I sent this email on Oct 2 to the salesperson who sold me the arcade (for the second time, I am a repeat customer) plus the person who helped me manage payment and delivery. I never received a response, which in itself is disappointing. Here is the email Hi, I'm sending a note to say this has not been a great experience. The delivery of the arcade was delayed on more than one occasion for a total of 6 weeks. And I was never notified. I had to call up each time to ask where my arcade was and was told only then about the delays. This happened at least twice. It would have been much better if you had proactively let me know what was going on. Now the delivery has been delayed again because Fedex is late. That's not your fault, but just letting you know, since you use them. As you know, this is a second home, and Fedex does not deliver on the weekends, so we are now having to adjust our schedules to find another date for us to be down there (we have kids in school, sports, etc). And Fedex is telling me I am going to incur charges if they have to store it longer than a few days (though they may waive some of that). I'm not overly upset about any of this, but I thought you should know. Thanks
Response from Creative ArcadesOct 15, 2026
Thank you for being a repeat customer and for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're genuinely sorry that your second purchase did not meet the standard of service you deserved. You were more than reasonable in your email, and you should not have had to repeatedly contact us for updates or wait without being informed about delays. We also apologize that your October 2 email went unanswered. You deserved a timely response and better communication throughout the process. We'd also like to clarify how our process works. Once a purchase is completed, the order is transferred from our sales team to our logistics department, which manages scheduling and shipping. Our sales representatives do not oversee delivery operations or have direct control over carrier schedules. However, we recognize that this distinction does not change your experience as a customer, and we should have ensured you knew whom to contact for assistance. We're a small, veteran-owned business that has grown significantly, and we understand that our communication and logistics processes must keep pace with that growth. While we cannot control every carrier delay, we can do better at keeping customers informed. After experiencing ongoing delays with FedEx, we are moving away from using them for our shipments because we want to provide a more reliable delivery experience. We'd also like to help address any remaining delivery concerns, including the potential storage charges you mentioned. Please contact our logistics team directly at [email protected] so we can review your situation and work with you toward a resolution. We truly value the fact that you chose Creative Arcades again, and we're sorry this experience did not reflect the care and service you should expect from us. We appreciate your honest feedback, take it seriously, and are here to help in any way we can.
mark S.
Great quality. Received a bigger machine then expected. Ikari wariors and heavy bearalnrotary shooter dont work..let me know how to fix..Great piece though
Response from Creative ArcadesOct 12, 2026
Thank you for your kind review! We're glad you're happy with the quality of your machine, and we appreciate you sharing your feedback. We're sorry to hear that Ikari Warriors and Heavy Barrel aren't working properly, and we'd be happy to help you troubleshoot the issue. Please reach out to us at **[email protected]** with a little more information about what happens when you try to launch those games, and our team will do our best to help get them working for you. Thank you again for choosing Creative Arcades!
R M.
I ordered the unit for a wedding event in my new home pub on June 3rd for a September 20th party its now September 28th still sitting in shipping warehouse in California with a supposed to be delivery week of October 5th my math not the best, but the 4-6 week promised shipping time is off by my math around 10 weeks I understand the wrapping was back ordered fine call someone give them REAL updates but when your promised that the material came in and it is positively shipping on Friday and a week later told a totally different story it doesn't sit well, I only ever do reviews normally if it's a really good review I own a retail store and know there are 2 sides to every story so in the future maybe be honest on shipping times so you don't disappoint the customers who want to be loyal
Response from Creative ArcadesSep 29, 2026
Hi Randy, we sincerely apologize for the delays and, especially, for the inconsistent updates you received. Your machine has been more difficult to source than anticipated, as we build these units here in the U.S. and had unexpected delays obtaining the necessary components and wrapping materials. We also recognize that promises were made regarding shipping dates that we ultimately did not meet. While our owner has been dealing with a serious personal health matter alongside an unusually high volume of orders, we understand that this does not change the frustration you experienced. We are committed to getting your machine delivered and seeing this through. The tracking shows this to be delivered the week of October 5th. We all feel horrible that we missed the Wedding Party, it's never our intention to disappoint or let down our customers, especially for such a special occasion. We truly appreciate your patience and the fact that you acknowledged there are two sides to every situation. Once your machine arrives and you’ve had the opportunity to experience the finished product, we would sincerely appreciate it if you would consider updating or removing the 1-star rating. We’re not asking you to disregard what happened—we simply hope we can earn back your confidence. The Creative Arcades Team [email protected]
Dustin T.
Brian and his team are top notch. I purchased 2 dual racers for our lakeside cabin in Sevierville TN (Cedar Cove Cinema). The racers are beautiful. Creative arcades did a great job and it really sets our cabin apart. I will say, be patient. It is NOT a quick process. My order fulfillment took about 6 months but the communication was great. The arcades work. The delivery and set up was as advertised. I highly recommend Brian and his team at Creative Arcades
Response from Creative ArcadesSep 10, 2026
Thank you so much for the incredible review! We truly appreciate you choosing Creative Arcades for the two Dual Racers at Cedar Cove Cinema in Sevierville, TN. It’s fantastic to hear that the racers have become such a standout feature of your lakeside cabin and that you’re enjoying both the look and the gameplay. We especially appreciate you recognizing the communication throughout the process. Our arcade machines are substantial, custom-built entertainment pieces, and we understand that the wait can require some patience. Hearing that the communication kept you informed and that the final result was worth it means a great deal to our entire team. We’re also thrilled to hear that delivery and setup went exactly as promised and that both racers are performing beautifully. Thank you again for your patience, your trust, and your recommendation of Brian and the Creative Arcades team. We hope the Dual Racers provide Cedar Cove Cinema with many years of competition, fun, and unforgettable moments! If you ever need anything in the future, our team is always here to help at [email protected]. The Creative Arcades Team
Karen O.
I plugged it in and could not get it to Work. took pictures of the broken pieces called customer service. They said they would email me. They never did email me anything. the game and it took about twice an amount of time to get it which I understand because that shipping but when it finally arrived, it had been broken. I plugged it in and could not get it to work took pictures of the broken pieces called customer service. They said they would email me. They never did email me anything that I could turn the pictures into. I want to send the whole thing back and get my money back because I think this is ridiculous that I should have to wait so long and pay so much for a broken device
Response from Creative ArcadesSep 7, 2026
Karen, I’m very sorry to hear that you are having an issue, please call our office tomorrow. Ask for Brian I’d be glad to help you and get this resolved. . Can you also email me pictures? I can see the issue so I can resolve it when you get when you call me tomorrow. Office emails I never got an email from you. All I have is the tracking details we sent to Ronald.
Oraclebart
I purchased a $6,500 virtual pinball machine from CA in February 2025. A year and a half later it has not been delivered despite being paid for in full including shipping and handling. I have been continually given excuses by Brian Horowitz, the owner of CA. I am contemplating filing a fraud complaint with local law enforcement.02
Response from Creative ArcadesSep 9, 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We sincerely apologize that your virtual pinball machine has not been delivered and, more importantly, that you have been left waiting without the level of communication and follow-through you should expect from us. We completely understand why, after such a significant amount of time and investment, you would be frustrated and concerned. We also recognize that explanations and assurances are not a substitute for receiving the machine you paid for. We are continuing to work on improving our order fulfillment and communication processes so situations like this are addressed more proactively and customers are not left wondering about the status of their orders. We would genuinely appreciate the opportunity to look into your specific order and work toward a resolution. Please contact us directly at [email protected] with your order information so our team can review the history of your order and determine the best next step. We understand your concerns and want to make sure they are addressed directly rather than allowing the situation to remain unresolved. The Creative Arcades Team