Molly's Arena: Arcades in Osdorp, Amsterdam
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Molly's Arena is an anime-style arcade with a ramen bar on the Osdorpplein in Nieuw-West. Entry is free and you pay per game with a card loaded with credits, on Japanese machines such as Taiko no Tatsujin and Sound Voltex. Go for a family afternoon, an evening of rhythm games and fighting games, or a bowl of ramen between rounds.
Contact
- Website Visit site ↗
- Address Osdorpplein 771, 1068 TC
Opening hours
- Mon Closed
- Tue Closed
- Wed 12:00-22:00
- Thu 12:00-22:00
- Fri 11:00-22:00
- Sat 11:00-22:00
- Sun 11:00-22:00
Good to know
- Japanese arcade games
- Rhythm games
- Racing games
- Ramen bar
- Vegan ramen
- Fluffy pancakes
- Manga for sale
- Weekly card tournaments
- Cosplay welcome
- Webshop
- Card payment only
What you can play
The floor is built around Japanese arcade games. Names on the site include Taiko no Tatsujin, Nostalgia, Tekken, Sound Voltex, Dance³, Cruis'n Blast and Pump It Up Prime.
There are no prize tickets here: you play for your high score. Trading card tournaments run every week, with One Piece, Gundam, Magic and Riftbound among the games, and cosplay is welcome. Manga is on sale too, and there is a webshop.
How it works and what it costs
Walking in costs nothing and you do not need a reservation. You play with a smart card that costs €2.50, or comes free with a credit bundle. Online bundles are €37.50 for 35 credits, €72.50 for 70 and €102.50 for 100. Credits do not expire, and one card can serve a whole group.
Payment is by card only, so bring your bank card.
Ramen and pancakes
The ramen bar serves bowls at €20.90 to €21.90 from Wednesday to Sunday between 12:00 and 21:00, with chicken, vegetable and vegan versions. Fluffy pancakes cost €16 and are served from Friday to Sunday between 11:00 and 16:00. Bento and mochi are on the menu too.
Who it suits
The arena describes itself as family friendly. Anyone under 21 must be with a guardian aged 25 or over.
Molly's Kart
Molly's also runs a street kart tour at €125 per kart, with about an hour of driving behind an escort and room for four karts. You must be 21 or over and have held your driving licence for three years. The site gives conflicting height and weight limits, so ask before booking if that matters to you.
Getting there
The address is Osdorpplein 771. Trams 17 and 27 and buses 63, 369 and N83 stop at Osdorpplein Oost. The Q-Park is free for the first 90 minutes and then costs €2 per 30 minutes, and street parking is free on Sundays.
Common questions
- Is entry free at Molly's Arena?
- Yes, walking in is free. You pay to play with credits on a smart card, which costs €2.50 or comes free with a bundle. Bundles start at €37.50 for 35 credits.
- What games does Molly's Arena have?
- The site names Taiko no Tatsujin, Nostalgia, Tekken, Sound Voltex, Dance³, Cruis'n Blast and Pump It Up Prime. There are no prize tickets, as you play for high scores.
- Is Molly's Arena open every day?
- No, it is closed on Monday and Tuesday. It is open Wednesday and Thursday from 12:00 to 22:00 and Friday to Sunday from 11:00 to 22:00.
- Can children go to Molly's Arena?
- Yes, the arena calls itself family friendly. Anyone under 21 must be accompanied by a guardian of at least 25.
- Do I need to reserve for the ramen?
- No reservation is needed at Molly's Arena. Ramen is served from Wednesday to Sunday between 12:00 and 21:00, and you pay by card.
More arcades nearby
- Blast Galaxy Westerpark
- TonTon Club Westergas Westerpark
- TonTon Club Noord Oud-Noord
- Gamestate Amsterdam ArenA Bijlmer Centrum
Opening hours change: check with the venue before you go. Ratings from MapAtlas.