Boss Battles Arcade - Los Osos, California

Chris M

My new happy place in town! So glad retro arcades are making a comeback and we have a good one here in Osos! Owners are super cool and the games are amazing, super fun to play and machines are in great condition! Gaming in my early 40s and these beautiful machines bring back fun memories of arcades of yesterday! Great for kids to introduce them to retro gaming and adults to reunite with classic arcade games. ? Game on!

Danielle McNamara

Had a blast there this weekend! I am not a gamer and tend to get frustrated when I die quickly! Paying by the hour totally eliminated that for me, and I was able to just laugh and enjoy my time. Love that we have this awesome option for kids and adults in Los Osos!

Sarah Macdonald

Such a great addition to Los Osos. This place has so many great old school games and everything is set to free play. The pricing is totally reasonable and the games are great for all ages. It’s super clean, not too much sensory overwhelm, and they have stools and step stools available, which are a great help for smaller kids who can’t quite get up to the screen. The owner is super nice and clearly takes pride in his business. Highly recommend a visit!

Caleb Welch

First off I just wanna say how happy it makes me that arcades have slowly started coming back to the area, and they’re not just quickly put together with no care or attention put into the games. The owner was very nice and you can see right away how much pride he takes with his arcade. EVERY game I played was in fantastic condition especially with most of them being 20-40 years old now. There are great games from the 80s up to the early 2000s. Every gun was calibrated to almost perfection, fighting games had brand new sticks and buttons with some having LED lights modded in. As a DDR snob, I tend to have high standards and the machine here worked really well (although the machine was not unlocked but that’s just splitting hairs). I even managed a AAA on a Heavy song on my first game so you know it’s in good condition! This was also my first time playing moonwalker and point blank and they are so much fun! Also, when was the last time you saw a perfectly working crazy taxi in a public arcade in the last 15 years?!? The answer is Boss Battles in Los Osos. Fantastic arcade and I can’t wait to come back.

Momo

We are so happy to have this arcade in Los Osos! What a wonderful edition to the town. We love the fact that they have so many retro games, but also the N64 and Wii! The staff have been so very friendly and helpful, creating a fun and welcoming environment. We really appreciate that it is paid per hour (not feeding quarters or tokens, not using an app like I encountered in a city recently). This creates an atmosphere of unburdened play. Pricing is affordable. We look forward to the special events/tournaments as well!

Kristin Horowitz

I live my 80s kid dream here and finally conquered a game!

$10 an hour and you never die?

Very reinforcing, affordable fun. My kids loved it. Worth a drive out if you're not local. Pick up some fro yo and check out one of our good restaurants. Too!

Joseph Cardoza

This little arcade is an absolute gem on the central coast. Every machine is meticulously cared for and maintained. You can tell Christian is a curator with excellent taste in classic arcade cabinets. Prices are more than fair and the atmosphere is family friendly. Come witness hands-on videogame history!

Tate Hamilton

Very impressed with this arcade! All the machines work like they are brand new! Two TVs with an N64, Gamecube, and switch. Also, some of the best classic arcade games. House of the Dead, Area 51, The Simpsons, Crazy Taxi, Galaga, Tetris, Dance Dance Revolution and more! Can't wait to go back and show my support! Hope this arcade stays here for a long time to come!