After less than a year, Kansas City’s Chuck E. Cheese for adults closes
Chuck’s Arcade — marketed as a retro version of Chuck E. Cheese that appeals to adults — is now closed in Kansas City.
The sign is down, doors are locked and lights are off at the location at 8809 State Line Road.
The location is marked as “permanently closed” on Google and has been taken off Chuck E. Cheese’s website.
A company spokesperson confirmed the shutdown Thursday evening, saying it closed Jan. 6. The company said the decision was part of “ongoing evaluation of concepts and development strategies to ensure alignment with our strategic goals.”
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Chuck E. Cheese’s sister concept first opened as Peter Piper Pizzeria in 2023 but closed a year later.
It reopened as Chuck E. Cheese months later, then remained open but slowly transitioned to Chuck’s Arcade last summer.
“The decision to transition from Chuck E. Cheese to Chuck’s Arcade at our Ward Parkway location reflects our commitment to evolving how we deliver fun, immersive experiences,” CEC Entertainment previously said in a written statement to The Star.
The concept was a rare version of the beloved brand, appealing to the nostalgia of children of the ‘80s and ‘90s and serving alcohol. At the time it opened, the company said it was rolling out just a few others: in St. Petersburg, Florida; El Paso, Texas; Oklahoma City; and Salem, New Hampshire.
Chuck’s Arcade also housed the last Chuck E. animatronic. The mouse sat motionless in a glass case, with one paw raised in a greeting.