Up-Down Des Moines

Up-Down Des Moines A Des Moines Arcade Bar. Arcade Games | Craft Beer | Cocktails | 21+

Open Daily

There's always something happening at Up-Down.
06/01/2026

There's always something happening at Up-Down.

Whether you win or lose, this is where you make weekend memories.
05/29/2026

Whether you win or lose, this is where you make weekend memories.

The long weekend goes fast if you waste the afternoon.Open at 2pm May 23–25.
05/23/2026

The long weekend goes fast if you waste the afternoon.
Open at 2pm May 23–25.

The weekend is short. Don’t spend it watching other people have fun.
05/22/2026

The weekend is short. Don’t spend it watching other people have fun.

05/20/2026

Up-Down Prom May 30th. Enjoy Prom you way and make new memories.

This is the kind of night that makes next weekend feel boring.
05/15/2026

This is the kind of night that makes next weekend feel boring.

Pac-Man rolled into arcades in 1980 and immediately changed the game by proving that not every hit needed to involve sho...
05/12/2026

Pac-Man rolled into arcades in 1980 and immediately changed the game by proving that not every hit needed to involve shooting. The distinctive hook was taking control of the little yellow character to eat up all the dots in the maze while avoiding the four ghosts, each with their own unique personality and movement style. It was a completely non-violent idea that became a global phenomenon and one of the first games to truly cross over into mainstream culture.

It’s still a timeless hit because the simple act of navigating the maze and that satisfying feeling of gobbling up a Power Pellet to turn the tables on the ghosts never gets old. The game is easy to pick up, but true mastery of the patterns and the perfect run is a hypnotic challenge that keeps you focused on the high score.

Up-Down Arcade Bar is seeking friendly and energetic people to join our team. We are hiring for front door/security and ...
05/11/2026

Up-Down Arcade Bar is seeking friendly and energetic people to join our team. We are hiring for front door/security and pizza kitchen staff. We work to provide the best possible experience for our guests in a fun atmosphere, starting with our team members. Weekends are required for this position.

100% of our managers company-wide began as hourly employees, and we promote from within. We want to talk with you if you are looking for a new job with the opportunity to advance in a growing company!

Apply through our website www.updownarcadebar.com

Your friends are making plans without you. Fix that.
05/08/2026

Your friends are making plans without you. Fix that.

Super Chexx showed up in arcades in the late 80s and turned bubble hockey into a full-on competitive staple. The control...
05/05/2026

Super Chexx showed up in arcades in the late 80s and turned bubble hockey into a full-on competitive staple. The controls are simple, but the pace is fast, and games can swing in seconds. It feels halfway between a toy and a sport.

It’s still popular because it creates instant rivalries. Every goal gets a reaction, and close games pull people in fast. Super Chexx is one of those arcade games that works just as well one-on-one as it does with a crowd watching.

Address

500 E. Locust Street
Des Moines, IA
50309

Opening Hours

Monday 5pm - 2am
Tuesday 5pm - 2am
Wednesday 5pm - 2am
Thursday 5pm - 2am
Friday 5pm - 2am
Saturday 2pm - 2am
Sunday 2pm - 2am

Telephone

+15152434322

Website

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