Chuck E. Cheese Arcade: Open Or Closed?

Chuck E. Cheese is an American entertainment restaurant chain with nearly 500 locations, making it the largest kids' arcade in the world. The chain was founded in 1977 by Atari, Inc.'s co-founder Nolan Bushnell and is headquartered in Irving, Texas. Each location features arcade games, amusement rides, and musical shows, in addition to serving pizza and other food items. Chuck E. Cheese has recently spent over $300 million to remodel its Fun Centers, including refreshing its prizes and merchandise. The arcade offers a range of games suitable for toddlers, teenagers, and everyone in between.

Opening times

Chuck E. Cheese has nearly 500 locations, so its opening times vary depending on the site.

For example, the City of Industry location in California is open from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Sundays, and 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

The Los Angeles location follows a similar schedule, except it is open until 10:00 p.m. on Sundays.

Chuck E. Cheese also offers a monthly membership program, allowing unlimited visits for $7.99 per month.

Membership options

Chuck E. Cheese offers a range of membership options to suit different family needs and budgets. The new Fun Pass membership program provides unlimited visits for as low as \$7.99 per month, with three tiers offering different levels of gameplay and discounts.

Bronze Fun Pass (\$7.99/month or \$49.99 for two months)

This pass includes a 20% discount on most food, drinks, and extra games. It offers 40 games per visit, which can be shared among up to six family members.

Silver Fun Pass (\$11.99/month or \$69.99 for two months)

The Silver Fun Pass includes a 30% discount on most food, drinks, and extra Play Points. It offers 100 games per visit, which can be shared among family members.

Gold Fun Pass (\$29.99/month or \$139.99 for two months)

For the highest level of membership, the Gold Fun Pass includes a 50% discount on most food, drinks, and extra Play Points. It offers 250 games per visit, which can be shared among up to six family members.

All Fun Pass holders also receive the following benefits:

• Games may be divided among up to six family members.
• Visit once per day, as often as they like.
• Passes can be used at over 450 participating Chuck E. Cheese locations in the United States and Canada.
• Regular surprise bonus benefits exclusively for Fun Pass holders.
• Automatic enrollment in the new Chuck E. Cheese Birthday Club.
• Discounts on Trampoline Zone and Ninja Run attractions, where available.

The Fun Pass membership program is a great option for families looking for unlimited visits and significant discounts on food and games at Chuck E. Cheese. With different tiers available, families can choose the level of membership that best suits their needs and budget.

Birthday parties

Chuck E. Cheese is the self-proclaimed "Kid's Birthday Capital of the Universe". They offer birthday party packages for children of all ages, with no age limit.

Party Packages

Chuck E. Cheese offers three party packages: Fun, Mega, and Ultimate. The Fun package costs $99.99 and includes six kids, two hours of unlimited gameplay, upgraded prizes, unlimited soft drinks, and the Chuck E. Cheese birthday experience. The Mega package includes everything in the Fun package, plus two slices of freshly-made pizza per child, an additional large one-topping pizza, better upgraded prizes, a collectible cup with unlimited refills, a dedicated party host, and Dippin' Dots® Ice Cream for each child. The Ultimate package includes everything in the Mega package, plus two additional large one-topping pizzas, much better upgraded prizes, a Play Pass card with a coil wristband for each child, and a collectible Chuck E. Cheese tote bag.

Early Access Parties

On Saturdays from 8-10am and Sundays from 9-11am, Chuck E. Cheese offers Early Access parties before the venue opens to the public. This package ensures that your party is one of a limited number in the showroom, providing more space and greater access to games.

Booking

Chuck E. Cheese accepts birthday reservations up to 60 days in advance, and reservations can be made up to 24 hours before the party. A non-refundable deposit of $50 is required to secure a reservation, which will be applied to the total bill on the day of the party. The reservation can be cancelled or rescheduled at any time, and the deposit can be used towards a new reservation within one year of the original party date.

Games available

Chuck E. Cheese is the largest kids' arcade in the world, with nearly 500 locations. It offers a wide range of games for children of all ages, from toddlers to teenagers, ensuring that every visit is filled with fun and excitement.

The arcade games at Chuck E. Cheese cater to a variety of interests and skill levels. For those who enjoy classic arcade games, they offer favourites such as Ms. Pac-Man, Double Dragon, and Asteroids. There are also pinball machines featuring popular themes like Dragon Ball Z and The Simpsons. For fans of popular culture icons, there are games like SpongeBob, Batman Whack-A-Mole, and Angry Birds.

Sports enthusiasts can test their skills with basketball arcade games, including Double Shot and Street Hoops. For a more light-hearted experience, there are games like Bowl Master, Buzzy Bee, and Wacky Ducks. Chuck E. Cheese also has its own unique games, such as Chuck E. Cheese's Cyclone Jr., Chuck E. Cheese's Memory Match!, and Chuck E. Cheese's Sketchbook.

In addition to the arcade games, Chuck E. Cheese provides interactive experiences that engage children in different ways. There is an interactive dance floor, climb-on rides designed for younger children, and the Trampoline Zone, which allows kids to burn off energy in a safe environment.

The arcade also offers birthday party packages, providing exclusive experiences like the Ticket Blaster for the birthday VIP. With games, food, and fun all in one place, Chuck E. Cheese is a popular destination for families to create lasting memories.

Location history

Chuck E. Cheese (formerly known as Chuck E. Cheese's Pizza Time Theatre, Chuck E. Cheese's Pizza, and Chuck E. Cheese's) is an American entertainment restaurant chain founded on 17 May 1977, by Atari, Inc.'s co-founder Nolan Bushnell. The chain's first location, opened in San Jose, California, was the first family restaurant to integrate food with arcade games and animated entertainment.

By the end of December 1979, there were seven Pizza Time Theatres (PTT) across the United States, six in California and one in Nevada. The company then began to franchise, resulting in a co-development agreement with Topeka Inn Management in June 1979. This agreement gave Topeka Inn Management exclusive franchising rights for sixteen states across the Southern and Midwestern United States.

In 1981, the restaurant expanded internationally, opening its first franchise in Australia under the name Charlie Cheese's Pizza Playhouse. The company also opened at least one restaurant in Hong Kong and Singapore, which both closed shortly after due to Pizza Time Theatre's bankruptcy in 1984. In 1983, two locations in Puerto Rico were franchised by Santa Rosa Enterprises, one in San Juan and one in the Santa Rosa Mall in Bayamón.

In 1985, after filing for bankruptcy, the chain was acquired by Brock Hotel Corporation, the parent company of competitor ShowBiz Pizza Place. The merger formed a new parent company, ShowBiz Pizza Time, Inc., which began unifying the two brands in 1990, renaming every location Chuck E. Cheese's Pizza.

In 1994, the name was shortened to Chuck E. Cheese's, and in 1998, ShowBiz Pizza Time renamed itself CEC Entertainment, Inc. to reflect the remaining chain brand. As of October 2024, CEC Entertainment owns and operates approximately 465 Chuck E. Cheese locations in the United States and Canada, with 96 franchised locations in the US, Puerto Rico, and 16 countries worldwide.

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