Get ready to play like never before. Dave & Buster’s is turning up the competition with the launch of its first-ever nationwide Leaderboard, a new tech-powered experience that lets guests go head-to-head with players across the country for epic prizes and even bigger bragging rights.
Whether you’re trying to top your personal best or beat the best in the nation, Dave & Buster’s Leaderboard transforms every visit into a high-stakes competition. Guests can now see how they rank not just in their local store, but across the nation.
Built in collaboration with leading arcade innovator, Play Mechanix, inc., the new system uses proprietary custom-developed technology to track scores across select games and sync them to both in-store and national leaderboards.
How it works:
- Each connected game is equipped with technology to track player scores and achievements
- Leaderboards are displayed in-store on large format screens (with 18 locations featuring exclusive “Halo” marquee display for an enhanced experience)
- Players can view rankings by store location and nationally
This summer’s competition launches with a set of 5 racing games – Hot Wheels Victory Lap, NASCAR Pit Stop, Top Gun: Maverick, Cruisin’ Blast, and Super Bikes 3 – and game rotations will evolve over time, expanding to include more fan favorites
“The Leaderboard was designed to supercharge the competitive thrill that’s always made Dave & Buster’s the ultimate destination for play,” said Megan Tobin, Chief Marketing Officer of Dave & Buster’s. “Now, every swipe isn’t just a chance to win a prize—it’s a chance to cement your legacy. It’s not just about playing games anymore. It’s about playing to be legendary.”
While the Leaderboard will run year-round, Dave & Buster’s is kicking things off this summer with the Summer Leaderboard Challenge – a limited-time competition featuring high-octane racing games and next-level prizes. Each month, players at every participating location can battle it out on five racing-themed games, with local 1st place winners taking home exclusive prizes like D&B-branded racing jackets and premium display racing helmets. But that’s just the warm-up. At the end of the summer, the top national players across each game will be crowned – and the prizes get even more epic. We’re talking about VIP trips to official NASCAR races, the chance to take home the actual arcade game you conquered, and even a car.
Level up your summer with unlimited play, daily savings, and nonstop thrills – only at Dave & Buster’s. The Leaderboard is launching across nearly all Dave & Buster’s locations, marking the latest in a series of innovations from the brand, which has already introduced 10 new games in 2025 alone. A full list of participating stores can be found at https://www.daveandbusters.com/leaderboard/challenges-details.
