Pixel Planet Arcade
Rating
Family of 4
Game card / token pricing varies.
Duration
1-2 hours
Best Ages
Best for ages 5-17; retro and modern game mix suits multiple generations
About
Pixel Planet Arcade in Nolensville is a standout in the Nashville-area arcade landscape — a curated, well-maintained arcade with a 4.8 Google rating across 93 reviews that marks it as the highest-rated video arcade in the southern Nashville suburbs. In a category where establishments often coast on mediocre machine maintenance and overpriced tokens, Pixel Planet has earned its reputation.
The arcade blends retro classics with modern redemption games — a mix that tends to appeal across generations. Adults recognize pinball machines and classic video game cabinets from their own childhoods; kids gravitate toward the newer ticket redemption games. The combination means family visits don't split into "kids playing games while parents wait" but into genuine shared participation across different machines.
The scale is intimate by design — this isn't a Dave & Buster's warehouse experience but a neighborhood arcade that Nolensville residents treat as a community gathering place. That smaller scale contributes directly to the quality: fewer machines means each machine gets more attention and maintenance, which is the primary driver of positive reviews.
Important scheduling note: Pixel Planet Arcade is only open three days per week — Friday evening (5-9PM), Saturday (noon-9PM), and Sunday (noon-6PM). Closed Monday through Thursday entirely. For visitors with limited time in Nashville, this requires planning.
Nolensville itself is a family-friendly suburb about 20 minutes south of downtown Nashville with a compact Town Center and several solid casual restaurants. A Pixel Planet visit pairs well with dinner in Nolensville before or after.
Age Suitability
Parent Logistics
Stroller-Friendly
Limited
Nursing / Changing
Limited
Kid Meals
N/A
Setting
Indoor
Rainy Day
Great option!
Plan Your Visit
Best Time to Visit
Saturday and Sunday afternoons; only open Friday evenings and weekends
Wait Times
Minimal; popular machines may have a short queue on busy Saturdays
Nearby Food
Nolensville has solid casual dining options near the Town Center. Several pizza, Mexican, and American family restaurants within a few minutes drive.
Why Kids Love It
Pixel Planet Arcade in Nolensville has a 4.8 Google rating — the highest-rated arcade in the Nashville suburbs — driven by a curated mix of retro classics (pinball machines, vintage cabinets) and modern redemption games. The small, personal scale means machines are better maintained and the atmosphere is more neighborhood hangout than impersonal chain arcade.
What Parents Say
“Had a great time! Good mix of old and new games plus pinball machines and a room with consoles. My ten-year old and I loved it!”
Pro Tips from Parents
- Only open Friday 5-9PM, Saturday 12-9PM, Sunday 12-6PM — plan around these limited hours
- Closed Monday through Thursday entirely
- 4.8-star rating with 93 reviews is exceptional for an arcade — this is genuinely well-run
- Nolensville is a family-friendly suburb; the arcade caters to the local community which keeps the atmosphere more family-oriented than downtown arcades
- Combine with a meal in Nolensville before or after — there are good casual dining options nearby
What to Bring
- Cash and/or card for game cards
- Budget limits decided in advance for kids
Cost Info
Admission Prices
- Adult
- free
- Senior
- free
- Family
- free
Nolensville: Free admission on your birthday
Tips to Save
- Set a token/credit budget per child before entering.
- Higher-denomination game cards typically offer better per-play value than minimum purchases.
Hours & Contact
Hours
- Friday
- 5-9PM
- Monday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 12-6PM
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Saturday
- 12-9PM
- Thursday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed