Every Last Thursday, Indie Game Night invites you to play and preview new and unreleased independently-developed video games in Ground Kontrol's lounge. These games are made by small teams (often just a few people) and are usually retro-inspired with refined game play that's easy to pick up in just a couple of rounds. This month, […]
Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade will be closed during the following period for a private event: *Friday 6/30, 12-5pm We’ll re-open at 5pm for happy hour! Please remember, Ground Kontrol is 21+ only after 5pm. Ground Kontrol is a fantastic place to bring your company for a holiday party, to celebrate a milestone birthday, or throw […]
$3 cover from 7:30pm-12:30am, 21+ only after 5pm
Our monthly Killer Queen Arcade League Night has evolved! We're now hosting casual "mixer" tournaments that are a great opportunity for new players to learn the game and seasoned veterans to mix it up with new teamsTeams of five will compete in best-of-five matches. With five teams or fewer, the tournament will be run Round […]
Definitive metal expert Nate C has got the knowledge, the records and the experience to truly rock your soul! You'll hear everything from Iron Maiden to Slayer while you game away, sip libations and chow down dogs!
Every Monday night at 7pm, the first 20 games of Killer Queen are on Small Town Brewery as free credits will be added to the machine to kick off the evening. This is a great opportunity for newer players to come try out this addicting game, meet other eager members of the community, and learn […]
Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade will be CLOSED for business Tuesday 7/4 so our games (and our staff) can take a break! Of course, we'll be open regular hours Monday 7/3. We open at Noon and welcome all ages until 4:30pm. At 5pm, the bar opens with happy hour until 7! Have a safe and happy […]
DJ Metronome provides a techno-oriented machine-driven soundtrack for your gaming pleasure.
7PM: Fiasco w/ DJ Brokenwindow: hardware meets recordsSince 2005, David Chandler has curated one of Portland's longest-running monthlies - FIASCO. As Solenoid, he improvises using keyboards, drum pads, sequencers & drum machines to create live electronic music. As DJ Brokenwindow, he spins a wide variety of emusics. Sometimes he's both, making live remixes by beatmatching […]
