One of the advantages of living in a megalopolis is that you can find (almost) everything here. Even places considered obsolete by many, as is the case with arcades in São Paulo. While during the 1980s and 1990s these places were a huge hit with young people, technological advances and home consoles have driven the public away.
Nowadays, it might seem strange to think of leaving the house to play your favorite game, right? But back then, having a video game at home wasn’t for everyone. That’s not why arcades are no more, because there’s always room for the nostalgic on duty. These are some of the houses that have survived and show that the game will continue.
Get to know some of the arcades in São Paulo
Lord’s Diversions
Lord’s has become a symbol of arcade resistance. That’s because it’s not easy to maintain a space for over 40 years with the success that they have.
📍 Rua Coelho Lisboa, 305 – Tatuapé
Old School Pinball Experience
This brings back the arcade era of the 1980s. Twice a week (Thursdays and Saturdays) the arcade is open to members and people from outside the club.
📍 Rua Teodureto Souto, 292A – Cambuci
Playland
For over 30 years, Playland has been present in São Paulo’s main shopping centers. The most modern games, as well as the classics, are gathered in the hall.
📍 Check out the units here.
Bário Bar
With two locations in São Paulo, Bário Bar has more than 100 gaming machines. Like pinball, simulators and cranes (the famous machines for picking up gifts).
📍 Check out the addresses here
HotZone
HotZone is present in several cities in Brazil, and SP is no different! The indoor park is located at MorumbiShopping and has around two hundred fun attractions, including the good old arcade.
📍 Avenida Roque Petroni Júnior, 1089 – Morumbi
Blitz Haus
As well as karaoke and a dance floor, this incredible three-storey nightclub has free games such as foosball, pool and arcades.
📍 Rua Augusta, 657 – Bela Vista
Round 2
Finally, this 80s and 90s-style bar has more than 20 retro arcade machines, as well as snooker and a mouth-watering hamburger restaurant.
📍 Rua Javari, 206 – Mooca
