Welcome to The Araiguma: Advanced Battle Center


Donation Funded Free Play Arcade Dedicated To Fighting Games , Competitive Old School Arcade Gaming and Rhythm Games .

Located in the heart of Downtown Urbana , in the lower level of the Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center .

The quintessential late night stop for inebriated office workers seeking a few hardcore rounds of their favorite fighting games and other highly competitive titles .

  When I came in I was still really socially awkward And it was still pretty hard to interact with people .

You all took me in without any judgement or animosity. And helped me get out of my shell and become comfortable around others .

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 I really had no idea just how much this space would help me . But its only been a month and it feels like my entire world just changed for the better .

I genuinely wasn’t prepared for just how much life it’d breathe back into me .
 

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Old heads in the scene gotta show love, keeping the dream alive!

This is the kind of shit I saw in Akihabara like smaller, neighborhood arcades and we can’t let that culture die 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a cover charge ?

No .

The Araiguma: Advanced Battle Center is currently attempting a donation only funding model . Cover charges are not required at this time for general entry .

 

Where do I park and how much is parking ?

Visit the following page : FIND US / HOURS for up to date parking and entry information !

Is there an age requirement ?

There is no age limit . We are not a bar , you do not need to be 21 to enter . We don’t discriminate on age . If you can hold your own , you’re welcome here .

Still have questions ?

Reach out and ask about anything , we’re very approachable !

Hours

Monday – Tuesday
Closed

Wednesday
5:30 pm — 9:30 pm ( Street Fighter 3 Third Strike )

Thursday
5:30 pm — 9:30 pm ( General Open Hours )

Friday
Closed

Saturday
4:00 pm – Midnight* ( Fighting Game Locals )

*Has run till 3-4 am

Contact

Email
Contact@AraigumaBattle.com

Phone
(773) 570-0571 ( Text Only )