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All Ages Free Play!

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 unlocking unlimited play on every single arcade game and pinball table in our new space so you can bring the entire family down for a day of gaming that won't break the bank! Arcade classics from Galaga to The Simpsons and primo pinball from Addams Family to The Hobbit will be ready to play […]

$5

Small Town Brewery League 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

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 […]

Cosmotrons Arcade Tour

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 excited to announce that the developers of Cosmotrons are bringing their game to Ground Kontrol for an entire day of retro style, multiplayer space shooter action! Two Cosmotrons arcade cabinets will be set up in our lounge and set to free play from open til close, with gameplay being displayed on our big screens! […]

Pokémon Go Party!

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

Calling all trainers: Join us at Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade for another Pokémon Go Party! Pokémon Go is celebrating a year of taking over our phones, so it’s the perfect opportunity to turn Ground Kontrol’s newly-remodeled space into an IRL Pokégym for a night of challenges and giveaways! Enjoy Pokémon-inspired food and drink specials, special […]

DJ Earth World

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

Beam into the arcade for some outer space jams as DJ Earth World rocks some classic synth, retrowave, and extraterrestrial melodies. $3 cover from 7:30pm-12:30am, 21+ only after 5pm

$3

No Pun Intendo – Stand-Up Comedy Night Featuring Kirsten Kuppenbender!

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

Stand-Up Comics & Stand-Up Games! Every Third Thursday, No Pun Intendo brings fantastic comedians to our lounge! Plus - video game competitions between teams of audience members with fabulous prizes! Each month, we feature fantastic comics from Portland & beyond. This month's lineup: Kirsten Kuppenbender Zoë Proval Jon Washington Jake Silberman Dylan Jenkins Hosted by […]

$3

Small Town Brewery League 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

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 […]

Small Town Brewery League 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

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 […]

Closed 4:30-5pm for Free Play Party Set Up!

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 from 4:30 - 5PM today to set up for tonight's FREE PLAY PARTY! Join us at 5PM!

Tekken 7 + Injustice 2 Tournaments

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

To celebrate the recent console launches of two of this year’s biggest fighting games, we’re hosting FREE Tekken 7 and Injustice 2 tournaments on Wednesday, 6/14! First time players are welcome! Winners walk away with Ground Kontrol credit and bragging rights!Sign-ups for both tournaments begin at 6pm. We’ll host Injustice 2 first, then follow it […]