Chuck E. Cheese mascot stands behind family at arcade shooting game, with kids winning tickets

The Best Arcade for Kids 3 to 8 in Houston, TX

79 different games and rides at this store. Play Points or unlimited time, Tickets on every win and a prize counter at the end.

What Makes Chuck E. Cheese Northline Commons a Great Arcade for Young Kids?

Every game on a Chuck E. Cheese floor is picked for kids, with ages 3 to 8 at the center. This store has 79 different games and rides on 100 machines, so there is something for every age in the family.

Little ones get kiddie rides and easy games of their own. Older kids get skill, sports and video games where they can chase a high score. The whole family can play together, then trade Tickets for prizes at the end.

Chuck E. Cheese is the only major family entertainment center brand built from the ground up for kids ages 2 to 12, and it has been making kids the star of the show for nearly 50 years.

Kids and families enjoying arcade games at a Chuck E. Cheese

By the Numbers

79

Different games and rides

100

Machines on the floor

1

Play Point for most games

2–12

The ages every game is picked for

Every Game and Ride at Chuck E. Cheese Northline Commons

The full list for this store, from the kiddie rides to the big-ticket games. Lineups change as new games arrive, so a game or two may have moved since this list was updated.

  • 79 games and rides
  • 100 machines on the floor
  • 5 kiddie rides

Made for kids under 5

  • Angry Birds Whacker
    Officially licensed by Angry Birds, grab the mallet and whack the mischievous pigs as they pop up unpredictably, racking up your Angry Birds level with every solid hit.
  • Arka Boat
    Climb aboard this rocking ark, take the wheel, and press each button to bring a menagerie of animal friends to life one at a time.
  • Bigfoot Crush
    Grab the wheel and stomp the gas to steer a monster truck through city streets, mountain trails, and even dinosaur territory, crushing everything in your path.
  • Buster Bubbles
    Tap as many colorful bubbles as you can on this squirrel-topped touchscreen before the timer runs out, earning tickets for every pop.
  • Goalie All Stars
    Take your best shot against a defending goalkeeper in this bright, kid-sized soccer challenge built for young players.
  • Mini Train
    Climb aboard a small train car and chug slowly around a miniature station, complete with glowing windows, horn sounds, and a working headlight.

Hard to find anywhere else

  • Platinum Heights
    At only 3 Chuck E. Cheese locations.
  • Sharkys Treasure
    At only 4 Chuck E. Cheese locations.
  • Buster Bubbles
    At only 7 Chuck E. Cheese locations.
  • Chuck E. Duckie
    At only 7 Chuck E. Cheese locations.
  • Bop 2 Win
    At only 8 Chuck E. Cheese locations.
See all 79 games and rides at this store
Game or rideTypeMade for under-5s
Alley ClassicRoll-and-score lane
Angry Birds WhackerLittle-kid gameYes
Arka BoatKiddie rideYes
Barrel of MonkeysBig-ticket game
Baseball ProSkill game
Big WinBig-ticket game
Bigfoot CrushLittle-kid gameYes
Bike RallyLittle-kid game
Black HoleBig-ticket game
Bop 2 WinSkill game
Buster BubblesLittle-kid gameYes
Buzy BeeLittle-kid game
Choppy WoodSkill game
Chuck E. DuckieLittle-kid game
Crossbow MasterSkill game
Dead HeatVideo game
Deadstorm PiratesVideo game
Deal or No DealSkill game
Dicey JumpSkill game
Dinosaur CatcherLittle-kid game
Dog PounderSkill game
Eiffel TowerBig-ticket game
Fishbowl FrenzyBig-ticket game
FroggerBig-ticket game
Goal Line RushBig-ticket game
Goalie All StarsLittle-kid gameYes
Guitar HeroVideo game
H2OverdriveVideo game
Halo: Fireteam RavenVideo game
Hammer FroggyLittle-kid game
Hammerhead RevengeSkill game
Hoop It UpBig-ticket game
Hop N StackSkill game
Ice AgeSkill game
Jett RiderVideo game
Jurassic Park ArcadeVideo game
Lil' Ticket MonstersBig-ticket game
LumberjackBig-ticket game
Mega BlasterBig-ticket game
Milk Jug TossSkill game
Mini TrainKiddie rideYes
Monopoly VideoSkill game
MonsterousBig-ticket game
Moo MooSkill game
NBA HoopsSkill game
Nicktoons NitroVideo game
OctonautsKiddie rideYes
OperationSkill game
PAW PatrolLittle-kid game
Pig OutSkill game
Pigs Might FlyBig-ticket game
Platinum HeightsBig-ticket game
Pop It for GoldBig-ticket game
Quik DropSkill game
Ring Toss Jr.Skill game
Robin HoodSkill game
Rock N Moon RallySkill game
Rockin' & Rollin'Big-ticket game
Sea WolfSkill game
Sharkys TreasureSkill game
Shell GameSkill game
Side ShowSkill game
Slap HappyBig-ticket game
Sno-CrossVideo game
Sonic SpinnerBig-ticket game
Space Invaders FrenzyVideo game
Space ShipKiddie ride
Spider BotSkill game
SpongeBob Bikini Bottom BowlingSkill game
Street HoopsSkill game
Subway SurfersSkill game
Super Monkey BallSkill game
Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesVideo game
Teeter Totter CastleSkill game
Terminator SalvationVideo game
Tight RopeSkill game
Two Minute DrillSkill game
Water BlastSkill game
Wild BoatKiddie rideYes

Game list updated October 2026. Games move between stores from time to time, so if your child has a favorite, give the store a quick call before you visit.

Three Ways to Play

Child playing in a Chuck E. Cheese ride-on game while a woman smiles nearby.

Games Made for Little Ones

Toddlers and preschoolers are not an afterthought here. Every store has games and kid-sized rides made for the youngest players: easy to start, quick to win and sized for small hands. At this store, look for Angry Birds Whacker, Arka Boat, Bigfoot Crush and Buster Bubbles. There are 5 kiddie rides on the floor.

There is no minimum age to visit, and grown-ups stay with their little ones while they play.

Grandfather and two young boys playing arcade games at Chuck E. Cheese.

Games the Whole Family Plays Together

Some games are built so parents and grandparents are not watching from the sidelines. Side-by-side racing, sports and ticket games put the whole family in the game, and a close second place still wins Tickets.

Many stores also have a light-up dance floor that gets everyone moving with Chuck E. It is the moment the family stops being spectators and becomes the show.

Kids playing on an interactive light-up dance floor at a Chuck E. Cheese location.

Where Kids Play for Themselves

Every kid needs the moment they play a game on their own, earn their own Tickets and pick their own prize. Roll-and-score lanes, basketball hoops, skill games and big-ticket games are where a 6-year-old proves something to themselves.

Some games here are hard to find anywhere else. Look for Platinum Heights, Sharkys Treasure and Buster Bubbles, which only a few Chuck E. Cheese stores have.

How Does Chuck E. Cheese Compare to Other Arcades for Young Kids?

Dave & Buster’s is a bar-first venue built for adults and teens. Main Event is a great fit for kids 8 and up who want bowling and laser tag. Chuck E. Cheese is built for families with kids ages 3 to 8, and every U.S. location checks families in and out with the Kid Check® matching hand stamp.

How three family entertainment brands differ for young kids
  Chuck E. Cheese Dave & Buster’s Main Event
Built forKids 2 to 12, with ages 3 to 8 at the centerAdults and teensKids 8 and up, teens and adults
AlcoholBeer and wine at many stores, two-drink maximum per adultFull barFull bar
Founded197719821998
Father holding a young child while two other children look at prizes at the Chuck E. Cheese prize counter.

The Prize Counter: Where Tickets Become Trophies

Every Ticket your child wins goes straight onto their Play Pass® card. There are no paper tickets to count or lose in the parking lot, and the Tickets stay on the card for the next visit, so a kid who comes back every Saturday is saving up for something real.

At the prize counter, kids trade Tickets for toys, candy, plush and bigger prizes. Picking the prize is the moment the whole visit turns into something they remember.

With a birthday party package, the birthday star gets 30 seconds in the Ticket Blaster, grabbing as many flying ticket vouchers as they can. It has been a Chuck E. Cheese tradition for decades.

Three Ways to Load Up and Play

  • Play Points

    Load Play Points onto a reusable Play Pass card, which costs $2. Most games cost 1 Play Point, and points you buy never expire, so whatever is left carries over to the next visit. Best for younger kids and relaxed visits with breaks.

  • All You Can Play

    Unlimited games for a set time, from 30 to 120 minutes. Each player needs their own card, and you can pause the timer once per visit for a pizza break. Best for kids who want to play nonstop. Prices vary by store.

  • Fun Pass® Membership

    Bronze is $7.99 a month at this store. Members get Play Points every day they visit: 40 on Bronze, 100 on Silver and 250 on Gold, plus 20% to 50% off food, drinks and Adventure Zone admission. Daily points reset at midnight.

    See Fun Pass Options →

More Than Games at Chuck E. Cheese Northline Commons

Every Chuck E. Cheese has the arcade, the prize counter and Chuck E. himself. Many stores add an Adventure Zone for climbing, sliding and jumping, sold separately from games. This store has an Adventure Zone. Its Trampoline Zone lets kids jump between games. The Mega Superhero Playground is here for climbing, sliding and racing.

See Everything to Do
Three girls laughing as they slide down a purple slide
Toddler held by an adult reaching out to touch Chuck E. Cheese

Planning Your Visit

The store is at 4432 North Freeway, Houston, TX 77022. The nearest intersection is IH 45 & Crosstimbers Street. It is part of Northline Commons. Neighbors include IHOP.

Store hours

  • Mon - Thurs 11 AM - 9 PM
  • Fri 11 AM - 10 PM
  • Sat 10 AM - 10 PM
  • Sun 11 AM - 9 PM

Questions before you come? Call the store at (713) 697-7000.

Load Play Points or All You Can Play time at the register or a kiosk when you arrive, and bring back the same Play Pass card next time.

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Arcade Questions, Answered

Come Play. Every Kid Is the Star.

Load a Play Pass, pick your games and head for the prize counter.

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