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Help Save Our Arcade!
Adam, owner of Arcade Galactic here. As many of you know, we have not been the only arcade entertainment option in the Valley Fair area since the end of 2019. While we thought that we could manage to compete with our niche, turns out most people don’t want affordable prices and some retro mixed with…
Read MoreHappy 4th of July & USA 250!
Today marks the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence. We’re proud to be Americans and to provide a very American way to have fun. Video Games and flipper pinball machines are original American inventions. The modern pinball machine comes from developments of companies like Gottlieb, Williams, Bally, & Stern. Video arcade games got…
Read More18 Years In Business
On June 8th, 2026, we marked our 18th year in business. Thank you for helping a small, family-owned arcade business make it this far! Fun fact: we share an anniversary with two incredible ’80s movie releases: Ghostbusters & Gremlins. Too bad there isn’t a Gremlins pinball. We originally opened as The Game Grid Arcade, and…
Read MoreMemorial Day 2026 – Yes We Are Open!
If you’re in the West Valley City/Salt Lake City area for the Memorial Day weekend, and you’re looking for something a little different for your entertainment needs, then stop by the Northern end of Valley Fair Mall and check out Arcade Galactic. No entry fee and tokens are only 4 for $1. No game costs…
Read MoreSpring Updates: Pinball Updates, Game Fixes & More
While the site here has not been updated in a few months, we’ve still been busy, so let’s get caught up on things. First off, we have remained steady in our pricing. Unlike our competitors, we haven’t raised prices on anything, and in addition to no entry fee, we have several games that are only…
Read MoreDecember Holiday Hours 2025
Greetings everyone – Thanksgiving is now behind us and both Christmas and the New Year are coming, so let’s take a look at the Holiday Hours for Valley Fair Mall. It’s mainly that the mall closes an hour later on most days, giving you a chance to shop when times are more convenient. Note that…
Read MoreBegin Your Quest With Dungeons & Dragons: The Eye Of The Tyrant
We are excited to announce that Stern Pinball’s DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: THE EYE OF THE TYRANT [Premium Edition] is finally here and ready for you to begin your quest! This original pinball design includes a unique story that was developed just for this game. You select your character, then level them up by defeating enemies,…
Read MoreNEW GAME ARRIVAL: Omen of Sorrow: Arising Chaos (exA-Arcadia)
We have a hot new game available for you to enjoy, a new 1-on-1 fighting game by the name of OMEN OF SORROW: ARISING CHAOS. Twelve legendary monsters across horror history clash! Determine who is the strongest! Is it the Vampire or the Werewolf? Frankenstein or the Headless Horseman? The Hunchback or The Mummy? Each…
Read MoreYes, We Are Open This Memorial Day 2025 (Plus Other Updates)
As the headline says, yes we are open for Memorial Day 2025. We reflect the same hours as the Valley Fair Shopping Center, which only closes for Easter & Christmas (if that ever changes, we’ll say so on our social media and here on the website). As mentioned in recent days, we have made some…
Read MoreCelebrate Minecraft All Week Long With Minecraft Dungeons Arcade
As you probably heard, Minecraft now has a movie to its name, and it was a big hit. If you can’t get enough of Minecraft AND you want to experience something new in the franchise beyond the film, then head on over to Arcade Galactic to play Minecraft Dungeons Arcade. This is a unique, arcade…
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