INSERT COIN • OLYMPIA
Family-Friendly Arcade,
Restaurant, & Bar
GOLD Best Family Attraction
GOLD Best New Restaurant
SILVER Best Lunch Spot
Olympia’s Premier Family Entertainment Spot!
Unique themed drinks & a full restaurant!
Fun for the whole family
Family Friendly
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3 Private Party Rooms
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We do not accept vertical IDs
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200+ Arcades
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Wedding Trivia Tuesday July 14th @7pm! Congratulations Cameron & Bernadette! <3
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Skee-ball Tournament 7/15 @7pm FREE EVENT
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RC Car Racing Tournament 7/26 @5pm
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Family Friendly 〰️ 3 Private Party Rooms 〰️ We do not accept vertical IDs 〰️ 200+ Arcades 〰️ Wedding Trivia Tuesday July 14th @7pm! Congratulations Cameron & Bernadette! <3 〰️ Skee-ball Tournament 7/15 @7pm FREE EVENT 〰️ RC Car Racing Tournament 7/26 @5pm 〰️
Our Arcade
Enjoy 200+ Arcades ranging from O.G.‘ 80s classics, modern redemption games, claw machines, skee-ball and Virtual Reality experiences! Walk down Pinball Row, or play in Flynn’s, our Tron-inspired arcade in the back full of FREE games!
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We cater to every kind of gamer young & retro! Our collection of game titles includes classic video games like Donkey Kong, Minecraft Dungeons, Mario Kart, Tron, and more. We have retro video games that will ignite your nostalgia and modern games that kids love!
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Insert Coin offers mini console gaming at select tables while you wait for your food and drinks. We have classic and modern consoles like Nintendo, Sega, Famicon, and more. Check out our delicious food menu, draft beer, cider, fun-themed mocktails, and cocktails while you wait too!
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Test your lumberjack skills and blow off steam at Golden Axes axe-throwing in our arcade! Lanes are reservation only and priced per lane (walk-ups accepted given availability). Ages 10+, Limit of 2 alcoholic beverages before and during axe throwing.
Axe throwing hours:
Monday - Thursday 3pm-10pm
Friday & Saturday 11am-11pm
Sunday 11am-10pm
Our Restaurant
Insert Coin Olympia won GOLD for Best New Restaurant and SILVER for Best Lunch Spot for 2025 Best of South Sound! Enjoy elevated bar fare featuring smash burgers with fresh locally sourced meat (never frozen), fresh sourdough pizza, salads, wraps, sandwiches, shareable appetizers like our bestselling TOTCHOS, vegetarian options, kid favorites & seasonal specials!
Our goal is to delightfully surprise you with high quality delicious food you wouldn’t expect to find at an arcade bar!
The Grid Bar
Insert Coin offers “The Grid”, a digital frontier Tron-themed bar offering out of this world beverages. Inside The Grid you will find a 33 tap self-pour beer & cider wall, unique cocktails and mocktails, pull tabs, Jell-O shots & our Makr Shakr Robot Bartender named Quorra.
Quorra is the first Makr Shakr on the West Coast and can whip up almost any drink imaginable. Choose to have your drink made by our bar staff or by Quorra and enjoy her show! You can also catch her dancing in between drinks.
*We do not accept vertical IDs at our Olympia location*
Book A Party!
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Looking to level up your next celebration or gathering? Book one of our three private party rooms where we can accommodate groups of up to 120! We offer different party packages, decoration packages and even a party food menu for large groups. Insert Coin Olympia is where Olympia comes to play (and party!)
Our party rooms are $50 for 2 hours with packages starting at $315.
View Party Packages & Pricing Here
View Warp Level Party Packages Here (Large Groups)
Questions? Looking to book a corporate event or field trip? Email us! marketing@insertcoinwa.com
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Insert Coin Olympia offers three themed party rooms: Green Minecraft Party Room, Yellow Pac-Man Party Room & Red Space Invaders Party Room. Each room can accommodate up to 40 guests. We can also host parties of up to 80 - 120 guests when you combine two or three of the rooms. We have accordion walls separating each room for privacy.
Party rooms are available for two hour reservations or more. 11am-1pm; 1:30pm-3:30pm; 4pm-6pm; 6:30pm-8:30pm; 9pm-11pm (Fri & Sat Only). “Game On!” party packages include food, drinks, game cards and fun add-ons like milkshakes, axe-throwing & party decorations!
To book more than one party room or for corporate/special events please email us: marketing@insertcoinwa.com -
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Follow the scent of homemade waffle cones to Sugar Rush! Our Ice Cream parlor offering over the top milkshake creations & ice cream by the scoop!
Now Open 7 Days a Week!
MON-FRI: 3:00PM - 9:00PM
SAT-SUN: 11:00AM - 9:00PM
Dan and Keli Coleman are IT Manager nerds turned arcade bar owners. Their concept of Insert Coin was born after visiting Quarters Arcade Bar in Salt Lake City Utah. Being kids of the '80s, they were hooked on the idea of retro gaming in a social bar atmosphere. Throughout the early pandemic, the Colemans began collecting both retro and new arcade games from all across the great PNW. After months of searching for the perfect place, the Colemans found a 110+ year old building in historic Downtown Centralia Washington. There was a clear need for more family entertainment in Hub City, so after months of restoring the building to a more recent vintage, Insert Coin opened its doors on July 9th, 2021. Quickly becoming a booming community staple, Insert Coin Centralia has won over a dozen awards and has been featured in Seattle King5 Evening Magazine, The Seattle Times, South Sound Magazine, and the Best of Washington social media page! Just one month in, Insert Coin was named Best New Business in Lewis County. The community showed up, and never stopped. So Dan and Keli reinvested everything and opened a second location in Olympia Washington on September 13th 2024! 3 times the size, 3 times the fun, still family owned and operated, still powered by gaming!
About Us
Insert Coin
The name Insert Coin was chosen because every single original retro arcade game has "Insert Coin" across the screen and on the nostalgic coin entries. The name is a nod to this era and the memories it brings. However, with the owners being technology nerds, they wanted to blend the new with the old. Using a game card system appeared to be the way to go with no more coin jams, faster gameplay, and digital tickets (which are better for the environment). Game credits and tickets never expire, and with game cards we are able to offer cool features like a $15 all day pinball pass.
Insert Coin is a woman and veteran owned business.
Dreaming of your own Insert Coin? We are franchising! Direct serious inquiries here: franchise@insertcoinwa.com
FRANCHISING
Hours & Locations
Business Hours
Friday & Saturday
11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday - Thursday
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Contact
For questions about parties, donations, or anything else, email us!
marketing@insertcoinwa.com
For job postings, check Indeed here. We are unable to accept job inquiries and resumes via email. Only applications submitted through Indeed will be considered.
FAQ - Olympia Location
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We allow kids at Insert Coin from 11:00 am - 11:00 pm every day. Following orders from the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board, Insert Coin becomes a 21+ venue after 11:00 pm. All minors and other persons who are not allowed to consume alcohol at Insert Coin must leave the building after 11:00 pm. Our juke box also stops filtering music at 9:00 pm.
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Our standard restaurant, bar, and arcade hours are:
Sunday - Thursday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday-Saturday 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM.
We are closed on Thanksgiving & Christmas Day.Sugar Rush Hours:
Monday - Friday 3pm - 9pm
Saturday-Sunday 11am – 9pmAxe Throwing Hours:
Monday – Thursday 3pm – 10pm
Friday – Saturday 11am - 11pm
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Our game prices vary game to game. Everything runs on credits through the game card system. 1 credit equals 10 cents. So a 25 credit game would be $2.50 per play. Some are 15 credits, 20, 30, etc. We generally say that $30 on a game card will allow you to play for a good while as long as those credits aren’t all used on prize games (claw machines), those are much faster games and can add up.
Our game card kiosks also offer credit bonuses over $30 so you get more credits for your money. *Please note that our game card kiosks will split the dollar amount you select evenly among the number of cards you select (e.g., $50 for 4 cards = $12.5 of credits on each card).
In Olympia we offer a $15 all day pinball pass that allows 24 hours of unlimited pinball play for just $15 and a 7-day pinball pass for $75. We also offer 30 retro games inside ‘Flynn's’ that are all completely free and we offer free console gaming at select dining tables. There is something for every person and budget.
Price stats as of April 2026:
Freeplay - 16% of games
$1 & Under (MOST GAMES) - 44% of games
$1-$2 - 37% of games
$2+ Premium - 3% of games
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Yes. We have salads, bone-in wings, & gluten free pizza crust, plus lettuce wrapped and gluten free burger buns. *Our kitchen is not a gluten-free environment. While we take precautions, cross-contamination with gluten-containing ingredients may occur
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Yes. We would still have to activate it and tie it to your open tab though. But you can keep it forever!
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You can keep it for the next time you come back if you are saving credits or tickets. Or you can recycle it in the designated Card Recycling boxes in our facility. Credits and tickets don't expire.
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The game cards are COMPLETELY separate from the self-pour tap wall cards. They are two exclusively different systems for the safety of minors
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We do NOT provide refunds for game cards. There are NO exceptions for this and it is explicitly stated at the arcade kiosks. The credits and tickets last forever and the game cards can be used at both locations.
*Please note that our game card kiosks will split the dollar amount you select evenly among the number of cards you select (e.g., $50 for 4 cards = $12.5 of credits on each card).
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In Olympia, customers can bring outside cake only. Other than that, No outside food is allowed. For allergy concerns, please email olympia@insertcoinwa.com for more information.
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We pride ourselves on using local vendors when possible. Currently we use the same sourdough pizza dough as Brigg’s Taphouse at our Olympia location, all fresh, never frozen.
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Typically, we can rent out our facility on Mondays and Tuesdays. For more information, email us!
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Guaranteed fun for every budget!
Visit on Eat & Play Day! (Wednesday in Centralia, Tuesday in Olympia)
Attend our events! Win gift cards at trivia, fun prizes at bingo & cash at pinball tournaments!
Weekly arcade deals: Mondays 50% off games, Tuesday & Wednesday 10% off games, Thursdays win double the tickets!
Play our free games! We offer 30+ games on freeplay inside Flynn’s.
Shop at Fred Meyer (Lacey). We offer an amazing coupon on the back of these receipts: Buy a $20 game card, get a $20 game card! *one use per unique transaction
Military Discount – 10% off entire tab when a valid military ID is presented.
Public Service Power-Up! - 15% off lunch specials with valid public government ID badge! Dine-in only
Those who qualify: WA State Agencies, Public K-12 & College Staff and Educators, City Employees, County Employees, Tribal Government Employees, Federal Employees
Owners Dan & Keli contributed over 18 years of public service to WA before they became arcade bar owners. Thank you to all who take on these important roles in our community!
We donate party rooms (meaning the room deposit is waived) to non-profits, WA State agencies, veteran & woman owned businesses, active duty service members, and for select business meetings. Please email us for more information: marketing@insertcoinwa.com
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You can book a party at this link.
View our package options in the “Book a Party” section above.
Interested in booking multiple rooms or a large gathering/corporate event? Email us at marketing@insertcoinwa.com!
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We don’t do reservations. Seating is first come, first serve. In Olympia, we offer counter service where customers can order at our ordering counter, kiosk, or table QR codes.
If you are planning on bringing a large party or having a gathering in the dining room, just be sure to arrive early.
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Yes! You can purchase a physical gift card in person at either location OR purchase an e-gift card here
Gift cards are valid at both locations.
Be sure to take advantage of our yearly holiday gift card deal! FOR IN PERSON GIFT CARD PURCHASES ONLY. Black Friday through Dec 31 — Buy a $50 Gift Card get a $10 Game Card, Buy a $100 Gift Card get a $25 Game Card.
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We use fresh meat from a local, Washington State ranch and hand press our burgers. They are never frozen, and never have been!
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It is every Tuesday in Olympia and every Wednesday in Centralia. Customers will receive a $10 game card with every adult entree or 12” pizza and a $5 game card with every kids meal or 7” pizza. Lunch specials are exempt from this offer. This offer cannot be combined with other offers or discounts.
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We serve our full menu open to close every day. No exceptions, unless something is out of stock.
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Follow us on Facebook & Instagram and keep an eye on our TVs.
For questions about our events, email insertcoinevents@gmail.com!
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This is a common issue with banks, where they will show the pre-authorized amount pending for both the pre-tip amount and the post-tip amount. Only the final amount will finalize the next business day and the other pending amount will fall off. This has to do with who the customer banks with, we have no control over this. We have also never had an instance where the pending charge did not fall off.
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It is tied to your phone number in Toast. You get 1 point for every $1 spent. Then each time you return you will be prompted at check out to redeem. $5 off every 50 points earned and $5 off on your birthday month!
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Please ensure you’ve reviewed the FAQ section before emailing.
For inquiries about checks or refunds, please call your preferred location:
Centralia: 360-807-4825
Olympia: 360-915-9824
Email olympia@insertcoinwa.com and allow 3 business days for a response.
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Please check our Indeed page for all new job postings: https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Insert-Coin
We are unable to accept job inquiries and resumes via email. Only applications submitted through Indeed will be considered.