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

The Best Arcade for Kids 3 to 8 in Laurel, MD

52 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 Laurel 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 52 different games and rides on 68 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

52

Different games and rides

68

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 Laurel

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.

  • 52 games and rides
  • 68 machines on the floor
  • 4 kiddie rides

Made for kids under 5

  • 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.
  • Camper Van
    Climb into a colorful camper van and explore a dashboard full of playful mini-games built around drawing, counting, and music.
  • Minions Rocket Ride
    Officially licensed by Illumination, climb into the Minion Mobile alongside a goofy Minion co-pilot for a gentle, music-filled ride.
  • Peppa Pig
    Climb into Daddy Pig's car alongside Peppa and George, gripping the wheel while the family's theme song plays through a gentle rocking ride.
  • Rock N Ride
    A bright, gently rocking ride built for the youngest guests, complete with cheerful music and lights that come alive the moment it starts.
  • Snow Day
    Snowballs fall from above and it's up to you to scoop them up fast and drop them into the scoring hole before the timer runs out – pure winter-day energy.

Hard to find anywhere else

  • Peppa Pig
    At only 3 Chuck E. Cheese locations.
See all 52 games and rides at this store
All 52 games and rides on the floor at this store
Game or rideTypeMade for under-5s
Alley ClassicRoll-and-score lane
Baby Air HockeyLittle-kid game
Barrel of MonkeysBig-ticket game
Big WinBig-ticket game
Bigfoot CrushLittle-kid gameYes
Black HoleBig-ticket game
Camper VanKiddie rideYes
Choppy WoodSkill game
Crossbow MasterSkill game
Cruis'n BlastVideo game
Deadstorm PiratesVideo game
Despicable Me Jelly LabSkill game
Dog PounderSkill game
Drop It Drop ItBig-ticket game
FGTeeV Out of TimeBig-ticket game
Goal Line RushBig-ticket game
H2OverdriveVideo game
High FiveLittle-kid game
Hoop It UpBig-ticket game
HoopsSkill game
Ice ManSkill game
Jett RiderVideo game
Jurassic Park ArcadeVideo game
Launch CodeSkill game
Let's Go Jungle!Video game
Maze EscapeSkill game
Milk Jug TossSkill game
Minions Rocket RideKiddie rideYes
NBA Jr.Little-kid game
PAW PatrolLittle-kid game
Peppa PigKiddie rideYes
Pirates HookSkill game
Plants vs. ZombiesSkill game
Polar SlideBig-ticket game
Pop It for GoldBig-ticket game
Ring Toss Jr.Skill game
Rock N RideKiddie rideYes
Rockin' & Rollin'Big-ticket game
Snow DayLittle-kid gameYes
Snowball TossLittle-kid gameYes
Sonic Blast BallBig-ticket game
Space Invaders FrenzyVideo game
Subway SurfersSkill game
Super Big RigSkill game
Super Monkey BallSkill game
Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesVideo game
Tight RopeSkill game
Treasure QuestBig-ticket game
Two Minute DrillSkill game
Whack N WinSkill game
Whack'em Funky GatorsSkill game
Zombie Land BattleSkill game

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 Bigfoot Crush, Camper Van, Minions Rocket Ride and Peppa Pig. There are 4 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 Peppa Pig, 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
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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 Laurel

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. Chuck E.'s Superhero Playground is here for climbing and sliding.

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 936 Fairlawn Ave., Laurel, MD 20707. The nearest intersection is Route 1 Baltimore Avenue & Marshall Avenue. It is part of Laurel Shopping Center. Neighbors include Giant Food.

Store hours

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

Questions before you come? Call the store at (301) 498-7100.

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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