Woburn Makes Changes to Arcade Rules With Dave & Busters Possibly Coming

As reported on Woburn Patch, The restaurant and entertainment center Dave & Busters has filed paperwork indicating it is looking to come to Woburn.

According to minutes from the May 21 City Council meeting, provided by Town Clerk William Campbell, the Dallas-based business has filed a special permit in regards to the city's zoning ordinances for a location at 275 Mishawum Road. The location is a former site of an MBTA commuter rail station, the Boston Globe reported.

Because Dave & Busters would be the largest arcade in the city, and is a mix of arcade games with a full bar, city leaders have made changes to the rules on arcades and coin-operated games, according to Vendingtimes.com. 

The new ordinance restricts children under 16 years of age from using coin-operated machines after 10 p.m. or during normal school hours unless they are accompanied by a parent or guardian over 21 years of age. 

Dave & Busters is looking to have 200 coin operated, recreational, or entertainment machines at their proposed location.