Building Lives and Making Memories

 Where Retro Gaming Meets Real-World Impact
Tucked inside the historic Courthouse Plaza in Downtown Stockton, The Underground Arcade is more than just a place to play — it’s a youth-powered social enterprise operated by Main Street Youth & Family Services. We provide real-world job training and employment opportunities for local youth, while offering families a safe, vibrant, and unforgettable place to connect.

Step inside and you’ll feel the throwback vibes of the mall arcades of the ’80s and ’90s — where kids played and parents took a break. We designed The Underground Arcade as a space to escape, have fun, and relive those simpler times together. Whether you're dropping in for free-play classics or celebrating a birthday, we think you'll agree — it's the kind of place Stockton deserves.

Our home, the Courthouse Plaza, is a beautifully revitalized 70,000-square-foot building that once served as a department store. Today, it's a hub for retail, restaurants, and community services. Visitors often call it “one of the best things to happen in Downtown Stockton in over a decade.”

The Underground Arcade is located on the Lower Level, where even below ground, you’ll enjoy natural light from the building’s atrium roof.