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

The Araiguma: Advanced Battle Center

A space for people to ” grind it out, get competitive as f***, drink coffee, eat snacks and make friends “


The Araiguma: Advanced Battle Center is a free play grassroots Underground Arcade  .

Dedicated to fighting games , rhythm and old school competitive arcade gaming . 

We are donation and merchandise funded . We do not charge for entry or play . There is no age requirement for entry . 

Our primary focus is fostering a community of fighting/rhythm game and competitive old school arcade gaming players . A space to meet and a space to compete .

We also document everything we do . We assist other Underground Arcades in opening , to do what we do .

We have a rich and deep history with complex culture . Joining us online via Discord or especially coming to the arcade , you can experience what is known as the Araiguma Spirit . 

All games are played best 2 of 3 . Winner stays , loser rotates out . To enter a rotation , announce that you have next in line . Remember the face of the person before you and after you .