The Araiguma : Advanced Battle Center
‘ Pay What You Can‘ Entry & Donation Funded
Regular Competitive Events , Mahjong , speciality curated selection of imported drinks , retro import electronics , cassettes , computer parts and lost media .
「 in‑store live 」events and 「 Street Jams 」 with [ Araiguma FM ] ! — in the Arcade & Live Streamed on Twitch !
A 3rd Place located in the heart of Downtown Urbana , in the lower level of the Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center .
「 A space to grind it out , get competitive , drink coffee , eat snacks and make friends . 」
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a cover ?
Yes , with a suggested entry of 5$ – 10$ – 20$ ( Or higher ! ) .
We operate on a sliding fee scale on the honor system . Giving more , covers for those who can’t afford [ Learn More ]
Is there an age requirement ?
There are no age requirements . All are welcome . We do not serve alcohol to keep it this way .
How does it work ?
Pay at the door . Everything is on freeplay . Staff can help you change games . Games are on a rotation of best 2 out of 3 . Winner stays and loser rotates out . Walk up and ask to get in the rotation if there is a line !
「 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 . 」
「 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 . 」
「Old heads in the scene gotta show love, keeping the dream alive!
This is the kind of **** I saw in Akihabara like smaller, neighborhood arcades and we can’t let that culture die 」