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Blue Side Opening Late at 2:30pm Due to a Private Event

Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade, 115 NW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97209, USA Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade, 115 NW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97209, USA

The blue side of Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade will be closed during the following period for a private event: *Friday 9/13, Noon-2:30pm The red side of the arcade will remain open to the public, and the blue side will reopen at 2:30pm. As a reminder, Ground Kontrol is 21+ after 5pm. Ground Kontrol is a […]

Mario Kart Night: Mario Kart 8 DX Tournament (September 2024)

Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade, 115 NW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97209, USA Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade, 115 NW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97209, USA

Start your engines, it's-a Mario Kart time! Mario Kart Night is back, featuring a free tournament on one of the best Mario Kart games from the series and drink specials all night. This month, we're featuring Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on the Nintendo Switch with Ground Kontrol prizes for the top 3 players! We'll warm up […]

Party Game Night: Nintendo World Championship NES Edition

Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade, 115 NW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97209, USA Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade, 115 NW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97209, USA

Compete against your friends in 150+ bite-sized speedrunning challenges on Nintendo World Championship NES Edition on the Nintendo Switch! Free to play on our lounge projector and prizes for impressing game master Aspen with new local records!

Flipper Kontrol Pinball Tournament (September 2024)

Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade, 115 NW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97209, USA Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade, 115 NW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97209, USA

Ground Kontrol's monthly Flipper Kontrol Match Play pinball tournament series is here every 3rd Wednesday of the month for both beginner and expert pinball players alike! Join us on Wednesday 8/21 for a fun and competitive pinball tournament featuring 5 rounds of 4-player games and finals for the top qualifying players with cash prizes up […]

GoldenEye 007 Multiplayer Night

Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade, 115 NW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97209, USA Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade, 115 NW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97209, USA

We're hosting a GoldenEye 007 multiplayer night with a free split-screen tournament at 8pm if we get enough interested players! Free play on our lounge projector screen from 7-11pm on the Nintendo Switch!

Killer Queen 10-Year Anniversary Tournament

Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade, 115 NW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97209, USA Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade, 115 NW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97209, USA

Schedule: 5 - 6pm: Free Games & Hangs 6pm: Video Viewing 6:15pm: BUBG Tournament Start Player Signup: 10 Year KQ -> GK Anniversary Sign-up Sheet Theme: High School Reunion Dress Code: Semi-formal (or whatever's comfy tbh) Tournament Format: BUBG You are cordially invited to our 10-year reunion! On a (probably) rainy day in September 2014, a bee community was […]

CLOSED For A Private Event From 4:30-8PM

Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade, 115 NW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97209, USA Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade, 115 NW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97209, USA

Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade will be closed during the following period for a private event: *Tuesday 9/24, 4:30-8pm Ground Kontrol will be open to the public for all ages from noon-4:30pm and for 21+ only from 8pm-midnight (exit-only after 11pm) Ground Kontrol is a fantastic place to bring your company for a holiday party, to […]

Fair Strike Pinball Tournament (September 2024)

Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade, 115 NW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97209, USA Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade, 115 NW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97209, USA

*Ground Kontrol will be CLOSED for a private event until 8pm, and we'll be taking tournament registrations as soon as we reopen our doors at 8pm and starting the tournament at 8:15pm!* Ground Kontrol's monthly last Tuesday fair strike pinball tournament is back! Players will be in four player groups, three where necessary. First place […]

Last Wednesday FREE PLAY Party! September 2024

Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade, 115 NW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97209, USA Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade, 115 NW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97209, USA

Ready to go for a high score or find your new favorite classic game? Every 2nd Thursday and last Wednesday of the month, over 120 classic arcade games and pinball machines are playable with unlimited credits for just a $6 cover during our all ages hours of noon-5pm or $12 after 5pm (21+ only)! Full […]

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Indie Game Night: Cash Cow DX + #Breakforcist Battle

Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade, 115 NW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97209, USA Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade, 115 NW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97209, USA

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, […]