birthday frequently asked questions

Chuck E. Cheese requires a non-refundable $50 deposit to book a birthday party. The deposit applies toward the total bill. Cancellations can be rebooked using the deposit within 1 year.

Chuck E. Cheese birthday party packages and prices vary by location, date, and time selected. Three package tiers are available. Prices are guaranteed only after booking is completed.

Prices vary by location and are only guaranteed after booking.

Chuck E. Cheese offers three birthday party tiers: Fun, Mega, and Ultimate. All include gameplay, soft drinks, and a birthday show. Mega adds pizza, a party host, and Dippin' Dots. Ultimate adds goodie bags, extra pizza, and a 2-month Fun Pass for the Birthday Star.

Mega and Ultimate pricing varies by location, date, and time.

If a Chuck E. Cheese birthday booking total appears higher than expected, verify the correct package is selected, check for taxes and add-ons, and confirm promo codes were applied. The $50 deposit applies toward the total. The $5 reservation fee is separate.

Pricing varies by location. Review your booking confirmation for details.

The most affordable option is the $99.99 for 6 Fun Birthday Package — a flat $99.99 for the Birthday Star plus 5 friends with unlimited gameplay and drinks.

Party pricing varies by location, date, and time and is only guaranteed after booking.

Adults at a Chuck E. Cheese birthday party can buy Play Passes at standard pricing, or use any extra Play Passes from the party package.

Play Pass pricing varies by location and package type. Confirm current pricing at your local Chuck E. Cheese.

Adventure Zone is not included in any Chuck E. Cheese birthday party package and must be purchased separately.

Chuck E. Cheese Early Access birthday parties are available Saturday 8-10am and Sunday 9-11am, before the location opens to the public. Available for Mega and Ultimate FUN Package bookings.

Early Access availability varies by location. Check local Chuck E. Cheese when booking.

Guests may bring their own birthday cake, ice cream, and table decorations to Chuck E. Cheese parties. Outside food other than cake or ice cream, piñatas, cups, and outside entertainment are not permitted.

Chuck E. Cheese birthday parties can be reserved 24 hours to 60 days in advance. Available times shown during booking represent all remaining openings for the selected day. Guests may check alternate dates or nearby locations for more options.

Chuck E. Cheese birthday party packages are not available for walk-ins. All parties must be booked online in advance. Reservations are accepted up to 60 days ahead and require a non-refundable $50 deposit.

Enter the age your Birthday Star will be turning, not their current age, when booking.

Chuck E. Cheese birthday reservations open 60 days in advance. Months showing no availability are likely outside the current booking window.

Chuck E. Cheese birthday party times are fixed schedules that cannot be altered. Guests can arrive early to play or check a different date or location.

Chuck E. Cheese guests who lose their birthday party confirmation number can contact their local store directly to retrieve their reservation.

Chuck E. Cheese requires a non-refundable $50 deposit to book a birthday party. The deposit applies toward the total bill. Cancellations can be rebooked using the deposit within 1 year.

The Chuck E. Cheese birthday party deposit is non-refundable. Cancelled deposits can be applied to a new reservation within one year of the original party date. Contact your booking location for confirmation number retrieval.

Chuck E. Cheese birthday party date and time changes can be made through the reservation page on chuckecheese.com. Changes are subject to availability. Same-day changes to time or package are not allowed.

Chuck E. Cheese birthday parties allow up to 2 no-shows if the location minimum is met. Headcount changes should be made before the day of the party. Booking for the maximum expected guest count and reducing later is recommended.

Headcount changes must be made before the day of the party. Book your maximum expected count and adjust down as needed.

Chuck E. Cheese does not allow same-day changes to birthday party packages or times.

Chuck E. Cheese birthday parties require a non-refundable $50 deposit applied toward the party total. The remaining balance is due the day of the party. Standard Chuck E. Cheese gift cards are accepted; Sam's Club and bonus cards are not.

Chuck E. Cheese charges a $5 non-refundable reservation fee for online birthday bookings. This fee is separate from the $50 deposit and is not credited toward the party total. It is charged once at booking and applies to all online reservations.

Chuck E. Cheese presents one bill at the end of the party. Bills cannot be split among guests.

Chuck E. Cheese only collects the $50 deposit at booking. The remaining balance is due on party day.

The $5 reservation fee applies to all online bookings, including those with promotional offers or discount codes.

The Chuck E. Cheese $5 reservation fee is shown before checkout and itemized in the booking summary.

The Chuck E. Cheese $5 reservation fee is non-refundable, even if the party is canceled or rescheduled.

The $5 reservation fee is not credited toward the party total. Only the $50 deposit is applied on party day.

Chuck E. Cheese collects only the $50 deposit before the party. The balance is due on party day. Warehouse retailer gift cards and bonus cards cannot be used for party payments.

Chuck E. Cheese birthday party reservations are cancelled if the deposit is not received on time due to high party demand.

The Chuck E. Cheese $50 deposit is applied toward the total party bill on the day of the event and is non-refundable.