Big Top Arcade: Family-Friendly Games & Entertainment in Pigeon Forge

When your group needs a break from outdoor attractions, Big Top Arcade offers an easy way to keep the fun going indoors. Located along the Pigeon Forge Parkway, the arcade brings together a variety of games and prize-winning opportunities in a circus-inspired setting.

It can be a particularly useful stop for families with children and teenagers, or for groups looking for something casual to do between larger attractions.

About Big Top Arcade

Big Top Arcade is an indoor arcade in Pigeon Forge featuring a mix of games designed for different ages and interests. Visitors can play arcade favorites, compete for high scores, and earn tickets that can be exchanged for prizes.

The arcade environment makes it easy for family members to choose different games rather than everyone having to participate in the same activity. Younger children can enjoy simpler games while older kids and adults can challenge each other at more competitive machines.

Because it is indoors, Big Top Arcade can also serve as a convenient option when rain or cooler weather interrupts an outdoor itinerary.

Why Guests Love It

Something for different ages
Arcades naturally give groups flexibility. Younger children, teenagers, and adults can each find games that match their interests.

Friendly competition
Challenge family members to see who can earn the highest score or collect the most tickets.

Indoor entertainment
When the weather isn’t cooperating, an arcade gives your group an easy way to stay entertained without worrying about rain.

Prize redemption adds another layer of fun
Winning tickets and choosing a prize gives children something tangible to take home from the experience.

Easy to add between other activities
An arcade visit doesn’t require an entire day. It can be a short stop between meals, attractions, or shopping.

Insider Tips

• Check current operating hours before visiting, particularly during seasonal periods.
• Set a game budget before starting so younger guests know how much they have available to play.
• Consider giving children a specific number of game credits or a ticket goal to make the experience easier to manage.
• If your group is large, divide into smaller groups so everyone can choose the games they actually enjoy.
• Keep the arcade as a flexible stop rather than building your entire day around it.
• Save the prize counter for the end so children can see how many tickets they’ve earned before choosing what to take home.

Stay Hello Sunshine Tip

A little friendly competition can make an ordinary vacation afternoon memorable.

Let the kids choose their favorite games, challenge the adults to a few rounds, and see who can collect enough tickets for the best prize. Then head back to Sunshine Around the Bend and keep the playful mood going in the cabin’s Dolly Parton-themed game room.

With a large group, you don’t have to find one activity that everyone loves. Sometimes giving everyone room to choose their own kind of fun is the better vacation experience.