Games & Toys

Where you can hang out and play various sorts of games. Also a places that makes stuffed toys. And the history of Atari Games here in Milpitas.

Game Hangouts

Big Al’s sports bar, bowling center and arcade
Food available through DoorDash. Integrated in to the fabric of local communities and with 45,000-70,000 SQFT of the latest arcade games, 18-42 bowling lanes, and the region’s largest HD projection screens (55’!) as focal points of stadium-style Sports Bars, Big Al’s appeals to families, sports enthusiasts, event planners and anyone looking for a great time with great food in a contemporary NW-style atmosphere.
27 Ranch Drive
669-271-0011

Dave & Busters
Gaming club, bar and restaurant for adults. Minors must be chaperoned. Located at north end of Great Mall.
408-957-9215

Golfland
Not just peewee golf, but also a large arcade gaming salon. Located At Jacklin Rd. and east of I-680.

LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Bay Area
Bay Area’s only indoor ultimate LEGO experience designed specifically for families with young children Ages 3-12.
870 Great Mall Dr.
669-213-0612

See also Fun Inside

Gaming History

Atari Games
Founded July 2, 1984, in Milpitas, California

Atari History Museum
Atari and its spin-off Activision both made games here in Milpitas. Gaming historian Curt Vendel has died at the age of 53, as reported by retro gaming site Vintage is the New Old.

The Collector’s Club
Collector game cards, sports cards, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!
176 S Main St.
669-284-9176

Meet David Crane: Video Game Guru
At 29, Crane is an unlikely superstar, a gangly six-foot-five coat rack of a guy with an all-American exterior and a “Scientific American” soul. Activision game cartridges used to be manufactured in Milpitas.

Toys

GameStop
Open in limited capacity – check with store for more information. Live streaming some games.
447 Great Mall Dr.
408-956-9213

Unipak Designs
Premium quality stuffed animals. No drop-in sales. Order online.
224 Railroad Ave.
408-935-9400