Entry No. 55 — the Pueblo file — filed under: arcade-play
Hi-Score Arcade
A family-friendly arcade tucked into the Pueblo Mall that pairs unlimited-play gaming with a retail shop selling anime figures and model kits. The floor blends classic and modern machines, including rhythm games like Dance Dance Revolution and Taiko drumming, plus a rotating set of pinball tables and couches set up for console gaming on big screens. Some cabinets are vintage imports from Japan.
The story
You wouldn't expect a hub for Japanese arcade culture to lurk inside the Pueblo Mall, past the standard chain storefronts and anchor department stores. But if you walk down the hallway past the food court and head toward the Boot Barn, the standard mall hum gives way to heavy bass, plastic drumsticks, and retro sound chips. Hi-Score Arcade occupies a slice of space that feels entirely off-grid for a regional shopping center.
Rather than relying on cheap ticket-dispensing claw traps, the floor stocks more than 40 cabinets, mixing vintage arcade mainstays with imported Japanese rhythm machines like Taiko no Tatsujin and Dance Dance Revolution. Tucked alongside the rotating pinball tables are lounge couches set up for big-screen console gaming, and shelves stocked with imported anime figures and plastic model kits. It operates on an unlimited-play day pass system, meaning you buy your entry once and play until your reflexes surrender.
What it's like
Head down the corridor near the children's play area and Boot Barn. Once inside, the atmosphere is loose and unpretentious—a mix of rhythm-game regulars, pinball enthusiasts, and families pacing the room. Grab an all-day wristband at the counter, which lets you step out for food court snacks and come right back to beat your high score. Keep an eye on the retail shelves in the front if you're looking to pick up a model kit or figurine on your way out.
The move: Buy an unlimited-play pass, go head-to-head on DDR and Taiko, then browse the anime figure shelves for a souvenir.
📍 Before you go Unlimited-play day passes and a monthly membership are offered; all-ages venue inside the mall.
- 📍 Pueblo Mall, Pueblo
- 💸 $
- ⚡ Big night
- 🌗 Indoors
Where: 3429 Dillon Dr, Pueblo Mall, Pueblo, CO 81008
Hours: Added 2026-06-23 — confirm current hours before you go.
Pair it with
- Steel City Putt Glow Golf — Stay inside the Pueblo Mall and trade cabinet screens for 18 holes of blacklight mini-golf just a few doors down.
- The Hidden Handle — Head under a mile down Highway 50 to hunt for double hidden doors inside an Italian restaurant for an evening drink.
- Skate City Pueblo — Keep the throwback physical energy going a mile away with hardwood roller skating.
- Bite Me Cake Company / Flip A Coin Arcade Bar — Head downtown to contrast the mall's daytime pass setup with a subterranean barcade hidden underneath a bakery.
Good to know
How does pricing work for the arcade games?
Instead of dropping quarters or reloading plastic gift cards per game, you buy an unlimited-play day pass or a monthly membership at the counter.
Where inside the Pueblo Mall is it located?
You'll find it down the hallway extending from the food court, right next to Boot Barn and near the indoor children's play area.
What kinds of games do they have?
The machine lineup includes classic arcade cabinets, rotating pinball tables, Japanese import rhythm games like Dance Dance Revolution and Taiko drum cabinets, plus big-screen consoles with couch seating.
Is there an age restriction?
No, it is an all-ages, family-friendly venue.
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Further reading: Official site · shoppueblomall.com · pinballmap.com · business.pueblolatinochamber.com · chieftain.com · Reddit
last checked: 2026-06-23