Are you one of the 50% of Americans who said they are currently lacking fun?
Entertainment restaurant Dave & Buster’s wants to help by offering unlimited games in Florida and its other locations, starting May 19.
Concerned over its first-ever commissioned national “State of Fun” report, which also said 55% of Americans would prioritize fun if it wasn’t so expensive, the Texas-based chain that hosts a full restaurant, full bar, and massive video arcade is bringing back its second annual Summer Season Pass.
Guests will be able to enjoy unlimited game play “for as little as $1 a day,” according to a May 12 release.
D&B is also launching 10 new games to its 130+ game lineup, including Hot Wheels Ultimate Speedway, John Wick: Continental Pursuit, World Soccer, and a Human Crane that allows players inside the classic claw game.
“Dave & Buster’s has always been about bringing people together to have fun,” said Melissa Powers, vice president of marketing, in the release.
“In a culture dominated by screens and solo scrolling, our State of Fun report underscores a growing desire for real-world, shared experiences.”
When is Dave & Buster’s Summer Season Pass dropping?
The Summer Season Pass begins May 19 and runs “all summer long,” the release said, although a specific end date was not provided.
How much is Dave & Buster’s Summer Season Pass?
The 2026 prices have not yet been released.
According to National Restaurant News, in 2025, customers could choose from multiple tiers ranging from $69.99 to $149.99, offering unlimited play, food and drink discounts, and other perks.
What new games is Dave & Buster adding?
Dave & Buster’s announced the following new lineup:
“You’ll have to go in-store to see the rest,” D&B said in an Instagram post. “Not all locations will feature all 10 games.”
What can I do at Dave & Buster’s?
D&B locations are like a restaurant combined with a sports bar on top of a video arcade.
Diners can order steaks, burgers, seafood, chicken, pasta, salad, and desserts. Sports fans can hit the bar while watching dozens of high-definition TVs, and everyone can visit the “Million Dollar Midway,” an endless video arcade with more than 130 video games, immersive games, and simulators.
Unlike other game-based entertainment centers, D&B is targeted more toward adults. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by an adult and may not come inside after 10 p.m.
According to NRN, the passes debuted last year as part of a back-to-basics strategy that saw a 7.7% increase in food and beverage same-store sales in the last quarter, but a 3.3% decrease in overall same-store sales.
Where can I find a Dave & Buster’s near me in Florida?
There are 10 locations in Florida, including the newly remodeled one in Daytona Beach, part of 244 in North America under the Dave & Buster’s and Main Event brands:
C. A. Bridges is a journalist for the USA TODAY Network-Florida’s service journalism Connect team. You can get all of Florida’s best content directly in your inbox each weekday day by signing up for the free newsletter, Florida TODAY.
This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Dave & Buster’s brings back unlimited games pass, new games to Florida
Reporting by C. A. Bridges, USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida / The Daytona Beach News-Journal
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