ARCADE TIME EXPANDS AT WELLINGTON GREEN, ADDING FULL RESTAURANT AND BAR STORY BY PATRICK SHERRY | PHOTOS BY FRANK KOESTER
Arcade Time at the Mall at Wellington Green is leveling up, giving gamers the chance to stay longer and hit those high scores well after midnight, with high-quality dining available onsite. The company, which runs arcade locations across Florida, recently unveiled an expansion to a 13,000-square-foot space on the first level of the mall. Arcade Time relocated from its second-floor location to introduce a larger selection of games and a full-service kitchen and bar. The venue now has an exterior entrance 38 August 2026 | WELLINGTON THE MAGAZINE
adjacent to the food court, so it can stay open until 3 a.m. every night. The owners of Arcade Time have developed a brand they believe has something that can appeal to everyone — from modern games for kids, a large selection of gaming experiences for hardcore gamers and retro games for those looking to relive childhood memories. With a full bar serving drinks for adults accompanying the full-service kitchen, the venue is the perfect all-inone experience.
“We thought that the Wellington market was primed for some more family-friendly and adult-friendly entertainment options,” explained Doug Mandell, director of marketing at Arcade Time Entertainment. “We thought that our concept that we pioneered… would fit nicely with the Mall at Wellington Green.” The multi-month expansion finished in June. The new Arcade Time expanded its collection of games in its modern game room and retro arcade, elevating the premium entertainment