Let the games begin in Arlington with the opening of a new reimagined Dave & Buster's, the family-friendly entertainment and restaurant destination, opening at 425 Curtis Mathes Way on Friday, March 7.

This is a Dave & Buster's which has been reimagined with innovative gaming activities and new ways to play – including Private Game Suites and an immersive watch experience.

Dave & Buster's was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Coppell, where it oversees two brands: 171 Dave & Buster's in 43 states, Puerto Rico, and Canada, each with a full menu of entrées, appetizers, alcoholic beverages, games, live sports, and other televised events; and 61 Main Event stores in 22 states with state-of-the-art bowling, laser tag, arcade games, and virtual reality.

Dave & Buster's was a pioneer at incorporating games, food, in a family-friendly atmosphere when it opened its first store in Dallas more than 40 years ago. They're now updating, location by location including Euless in mid-2024 and Dallas in January 2024, and that brings us full-circle back to Arlington.

Highlights include:

• The Arena: A 360- degree high-tech gaming experience, with interactive digital walls and floor featuring technology that brings you into the center of gaming
• Private Game Suites: New private guites offer a dedicated space with your game choice of either High Tech Darts or Digital Shuffleboard plus a TV that allows you to watch whatever you like, plus direct food & beverage service. Suites are available for walk in guests, as well as for private group events.
• Immersive Watch: A new Dave & Buster's Watch Experience features a 40-foot screen, top-notch surround sound, and 30+ oversized HDTVs surrounding the bar.
• New Menu: New chef-crafted menu includes entrees such as pasta and steak, protein bowls, wings, burgers, and shareable bites.
• New Store Design: Tech-forward, bright, energetic

Specials include the $5 Happy Hour, where guests can enjoy $5 drink specials on the new Tres Tequila Rita, 22 oz Domestic Drafts, wine, Backwoods Blueberry Lemonade and D&B Long Island Iced Tea.

Despite all the upgrades, Dave & Buster's still has its iconic midway with 120-plus games, VR experiences, and prizes.

This new-and-improved version replaces a location that opened in late 2008, says General Manager Alvaro Duarte, who calls it an "incredible transformation, from our giant 40-foot WOW Wall to the immersive gaming environment and High-Tech Darts & Digital Shuffleboard."