Indie Game Night invites you to play some of our favorite 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 gameplay that's easy to pick up in just a couple of rounds. This month, we're featuring Gang Beasts on […]
Wrap up 2017 with all-day, family-friendly free play at Ground Kontrol! Our All Ages Free Play Party offers you another chance to introduce your young ones to the games you grew up with, in their original condition! Everything from Donkey Kong to The Simpsons will be available to play with no quarters necessary, for one […]
We’re wrapping up another great year at Ground Kontrol the only way we know how: by flipping the “free play” switch on every single game and inviting YOU to party […]
Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade will be OPEN for regular business on New Year's Day, January 1. We're all-ages from Noon-5pm, and 21+ from 5pm-close. If you've got the day off, […]
Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade will be closed during the following period for a private event: *Wednesday 1/3, 1-5pm We’ll re-open at 5pm for happy hour! Please remember, Ground Kontrol is […]
DJ Metronome provides a techno-oriented machine-driven soundtrack for your gaming pleasure.
7PM: Fiasco w/ DJ Brokenwindow: hardware meets records Since 2005, David Chandler has curated one of Portland's longest-running monthlies - FIASCO. As Solenoid, he improvises using keyboards, drum pads, sequencers […]
DJ EPOR drops the best in electronic jams for you to boogie down to while you Pac out! $3 cover from 7:30pm-12:30am, 21+ only after 5pm
$3 cover from 7:30pm-12:30am, 21+ only after 5pm
