Glitch Bar

Oh my God, it was so much fun and so cool, we didn’t want to leave! The atmosphere was absolutely amazing! Highly recommend coming here with friends to let loose and have a great time. The staff was super polite, and they also recommended the perfect drinks at the bar. We’ll definitely be coming back!

Jul 2025 Someone suggested that I check it out as I enjoy classic arcade games. Premise is to buy alcohol and/or food, then you get a wristband for unlimited play (in the game room only). Some of the 'classics' ran on combo machines (meaning multiple games on one machine). Frogger & Zaxxon were on standalone machines. Both of those were set at advanced levels when starting (meaning harder to go far). Several new games there too (mostly for team play). Only one pinball machine though. Food (that I had was great, see pics). Around 10p or so, place is packed with younger set (20s & 30s) making it difficult to move around or play. Will I return? Not likely. It was good to check out, not enough game to warrant a return. Metered parking available across the street (large lot). Two pinball machines (pictured) are available if you pay per play.

This has to be one of the coolest bars I've ever been to! I've been to many "barcades" and this may be my favorite. The decor was a blast with a mix of horror and sci-fi fun and enough blacklight style posters to make anyone dizzy. The beer list was filled with very sweet options, which makes sense for a place like this, but I wasn't a fan of the choices. The arcades had the usual, but what stood out were the indie arcades, which I've never seen, and the four Killer Queen arcades, which is amazing. I'll be back every time I come to town!

Awesome chill arcade bar, what more needs to be said. Fun place to go with a friend or a date for a few hours. Pretty much every arcade game you could desire and more!

This place is so awesome! We had a really good time playing the games! And really great prices!

I've been wanting to try this place for a while and im happy I was able to go. I had the John Wick drink. Delicious and the bartenders were super nice!!! The video games was awesome to play while sipping my drink. Will definitely be coming back.

First time there, and it was amazing. You buy a drink, or spend $10 at the bar.. I don’t know which one, and it’s free video games. The arcade is big, and awesome. The staff was super nice also

Visited last Sunday. The “promo” seems like a good deal — buy a drink and get unlimited arcade time. On paper, it sounds like a fun night out. But what completely ruined the experience for us was the blatant RACISM we encountered the moment we walked in. As people of color, we felt completely unwelcome. The bartenders did not greet us, acknowledge us, or show even the bare minimum of hospitality. What stood out most was the woman behind the bar — the same one in the photo — who repeatedly skipped over us while serving others who came after. It was impossible to ignore. This isn’t just bad service — it was targeted and obvious. If you’re a person of color, I would strongly advise you to avoid this place. No one deserves to be treated like they’re invisible.

This bar is such a vibe!!!!! From the neon posters with the black light to the DJ playing Monorail aka EDM to the throwback arcade games like street fighter and pac-man. This place is for everyone and anyone who loves a good time, good drinks, and arcades. Their drinks are so good too definitely recommend the cherry bomb which is the famous drink with the popsicle in it. All the bartenders were super chill and nice. As packed as it was they were quick and attentive. Make this a place to visit when you're in Fort Lauderdale if you are a lover of unique and fun bars/breweries

First time here, weird funky place lol. Drink made me a little ill so not sure what to Make of that but I'll be back.

An arcade bar in the heart of Fort Lauderdale, located in the MASS District/Flagler Village. If you know where Heritage & Softea is, it's in that same plaza. I've been to Glitch a few times over the years and went over the weekend to celebrate a friends birthday. This spot is a staple in FTL to go to if you're looking for a fun and chill-ish night. We came pretty late to the party but it was still going. They are known for their bomb pop cocktail, so if you like you're drinks sweet, definitely recommend getting this. This spot is cool to chill and play games or even dance around. There are a few different rooms to explore and you can find a game to please everyone. This place gets a bit packed and tight so keep that in mind if you plan to go on a busy weekend but overall, a great spot to hangout or celebrate with friends!

Really cool arcade bar with a great beer selection and good food. Bartenders are also super friendly. Really enjoyed the selection of retro games they have to play. Will definitely be back

Absolutely love this bar!! We will definitely be back here whenever we come to Florida !! The welcoming environment, great bartenders, quick service even when busy, and delish drinks are truly uplifting! The free arcade games after buying drinks is a bonus! The games are so fun and offer so many options. People are fair when playing the video games so the wait time is not too long! We had a blast here and didn't even want to attend any other bar or club our whole trip! Definitely recommend this place

So many incredible memories here, I can't recommend it enough. If you're in the area visiting or a local that just wants a regular spot to decompress and have a great time, look no further. You walk in and you're in the main room with a bar. The walls around you are entirely covered with references to retro video games and movies, especially of the horror kind, (the best kind). You can either buy a wristband to allow you to get into the arcade area or it'll come included with a purchase of a drink. After a certain time it's adults only so you don't have to worry about any screaming kids. Tons of arcade classics, an awesome DJ that keeps the energy up and a back room lined up with a few Nintendo Switch's to get your Mario Kart and Super Smash on. I always have the best time here! It has been getting a bit more packed and popular as of late, but the magic is still there.

Best Music. 80s to early 2000s music. I found myself getting excited every other song came on because i either haven't heard it in a long time or because i haven't enjoyed music in an outing in a while. Glitch Bar is located in the Flagler district area in Fort Lauderdale, near a bunch of food bars/restaurants that are open pretty late too so it's pretty busy. There is seating outside as well as inside and best of all, you can play arcade games. When you walk in, you walk straight into the main area where the bar is adn the walls are filled with retro movies and posters. The drinks are pretty good and the bartenders are super fun and friendly. If you don't want to drink, you have the option of purchasing a wristband for $7 to get into the arcade area where there are plenty of old school arcade games to play. So not only is the music nostalgic, so are the arcade games. You can enjoy a drink while playing arcade games or dancing to the music on the dance floor.

Make this your 2nd stop when you are on a pub crawl in this area. Don't make the mistake of thinking this is your run of the mill adult arcade. The bar area delivers on its own which is huge. Attentive bar service and a solid drink menu you can have fun ordering off. I recommend the Weekend at Bernie's. Good DJ, music is on brand. Without playing a game, you can have a few drinks in a live atmosphere. If you came for the games, buy one drink and you get free play at dozens and dozens of games. Nostalgic 80's classics up to modern games all with a nod to the 80's pixilated style. If you're hungry, they have a menu with a good selection of sandwiches and finger food. Overall fun experience where 3 generations of gamers and music lovers can hang and vibe together.

Nice little bar with bunch of games and variety of drinks. They do serve non alcoholic as well. Entry is $7. Unless you buy the drink, the entry is free. I enjoyed this place a lot with friends. I would go again. Parking is limited. You have to park across the parking lot.

Literally one of the best times I've had in a long time! Everyone is so nice there, and the man who checks ID's in the front made us laugh before we even got inside. He had on a Santa costume and all! If you buy drinks at the bar it automatically comes with wristbands for the arcade so I highly suggest doing that. We also shared a sandwich and mozzarella sticks, they were both great! There's different types of people that go there to enjoy the drinks and arcade but overall, it's such a chill fun place to go to. It's dark inside with lots of neon lighting and nostalgic things like cassettes, VHS's and figurines as decor. You won't regret coming here!

What a fun place! I can't wait to go back. The entertainment was amazing and the beer selection was on point!

A night out doesn't get better than this--fairly priced, actually delicious drinks, and a wristband that gives you arcade access? Say less. The bartenders and staff are always chill and understanding, which is rare in nightlife. Saturdays are a madhouse, so I dodge those unless I'm in the mood to wait for my turn at the games. The vibe? Emo, edgy, and packed with rock, metal, and EDM--basically, if your playlist is 50% throwback bangers and 50% rage mode, you'll feel right at home.

One of my favorite places to frequent for a good night out with friends! We came with a couple of friends who'd never been here and they loved it and wanted to come back for their friend's bachelor party. It was a pretty quiet night in the gaming room but the bar was packed.

I didn't expect this place to be as small as it was, and still this place was packed with games to play. At the bar you buy a drink and play free. This is was a chill spot that we stopped by to kill time before going bowling. It was a good time.

I went here this past weekend with friends, and it was so much fun! There was a great variety of games, and one of my favorites was Killer Queen. Some games had issues with the controllers being stuck or not working, but overall, it was still a blast! Entry is $7, but it's covered if you purchase a drink. The drinks were good--I had the Sonic Cherry Limeade and the Mangolorian.

I had a really fun time with my friends as we as we were to play a lot of arcade games by ourselves and as a group. Entry is $7 but it you buy and drink then you were able to play any arcade games. Drinks: I had the mangolorian with was good and was not water down at all. Atmosphere: it was a great atmosphere since there was a live dj playing throwbacks. Game: some games were fun to play with your friends such as killer queen. We were able to play as a group and beat the other team. They also had 2 Nintendo switch which had Mario cart and super smash.

Glitch is such a cool concept! It's an arcade and a bar. If you buy a drink, you get free unlimited games; if you don't want to drink, you can buy a game pass for I believe $7. I got the Weekend at Bernie's, which was so good and the presentation was so fun! Everyone in my group loved their drinks as well. They have a great variety of games, too, and the staff were nice. You also can't beat the location in MASS district. They do have food at glitch, but there are also plenty of options nearby for food and dessert. I would highly recommend either going earlier in the evening or on a weekday. It was so packed when we went that you could barely even walk around the bar, and getting on a game (which is kind of the point of being there) was pretty difficult. I was only able to actually play I think 2 the whole time.

Perfect spot for a fun hangout with friends with good music, pinball machines and retro arcade games! Whether you're a gaming enthusiast or just looking for a relaxed atmosphere to unwind, Glitch bar offers both!

Glitch Bar is an arcade bar with a throw back to the 80's vibe located in the Hive in the MASS District/ Flagler Village in Ft. Lauderdale. There are a lot of cool businesses in the Hive like Clean Your Dirty Face, Chick'n Cone, Heritage, and Blueprint Cookie. There is limited free parking in the Hive and a metered lot across the street. Glitch Bar first opened in 2017 in Himmarshee Village by co-owners Dwight Slamp and Chris Guevaras. After proving to be wildly popular it closed four months later to eventually reopen here in Flagler Village. Covid shut it down again for awhile but when it reopened they began serving food too. I visited two times in one day with a friend and the experiences were very different. The first time we came was in the afternoon after a facial at Clean Your Dirty Face. If you buy a drink at the bar you get a wrist band that allows you to play all the games you want. If you don't purchase a drink the wristband is $7. At my friends suggestion I ordered the signature cherry bomb that comes served with a bomb popsicle in it, so fun! It was pretty empty when we were there and we had free run of all the vintage arcade games of my youth. I had a blast playing Donkey King and Pac Man but they also have pin ball machines, skee ball, Contra, Area 51, Deathball, Jubeat, Robo Tron, Killer Queen, and Switch n Shoot to name just a few. Children are allowed during the day. At night Glitch turns into a crowded club, adults only. They play music and people dance while other people are packed in like sardines to play the games. There was a line to get in but our wristbands from earlier allowed us to skip it. Having experienced both sides of Glitch I prefer the calm afternoon. The bar has a lot of cool collectibles throughout which you can appreciate better in the day too. Orlando has a lot of this type of retro bar but I didn't realize there was one in my own backyard. Thanks Leah for introducing me to Glitch.

We're from Austin Texas and there's not that many places that make you feel tight like this thank you daddy thank. Free Palestine

I absolutely love Glitch Bar!! It's become one of my weekend activities. The people are all around my age and are there to have a good time. It's the only bar I feel safe at. The lighting is gorgeous and the music is always bumping. For bar food, the sandwiches are surprisingly hefty and delicious. My favorite to get is the Turk-inator which is packed with flavor and has a bit of spice to it as well. If you do end up going there, I highly recommend that sandwich and a Cherry Bomb drink

Such a fun spot and finally tried their cocktails and yummy! This is a great spot for your friends, siblings or a date night. Yummy cocktails and a great place to try new exciting beers all while engaging o the spirit of competition! First time Ordering food here and loved the mini tacos

Honestly the games are mid and the drinks are expensive for no reason. Also why wouldn't they have Apple Pay. Service was also very much scattered. Too many people, not enough staff. The idea is great but honestly the arcade vibes it's trying to give isn't giving. Just very boring.

We went to Glitch Bar for the first time for our friend Tom's 40th birthday this past Sunday. When we got invited, I had never heard of it so when I looked it up... I was really looking forward to it! Looked and sounded like so much fun - and it WAS!! We had a great time! The only thing was that there was a pinball tournament going on at the same time, so we were unable to play those. Either way - we can play them the next time we go hopefully! The food was delicious - I ordered the Italian Grinder with fries. They have a very small kitchen in the back, so I was pleasantly surprised at how good it was! The selection of beers were incredible! My husband also commented on the really great selection of bourbons they had as well! The bartender, Jason, was AMAZING. For all the people that were in there, he was able to take care of everyone! All in all - we had a super great time celebrating our friend and experiencing a fun new place!

I have been really wanting to check out Glitch Bar and it was incredible! I was shocked how much parking they have for this space because from the outside it doesn't look busy. But once you get inside it was packed!! For good reason too! After 7pm it is 21+ so once you are inside in order to play games you have to order one drink or pay $7. Who wouldn't order just one drink in order to play games??! The arcade is much larger than I was expecting. It has two rooms separate from the bar and DJ. The first room has a ton of traditional arcade games like Frogger, Mortal Kombat, Galaga, TMNT and so many others! The second room has a bunch of other games like a four player Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, Mario bros, and two switch setups with super smash bros and Mario Kart. Both rooms were wall to wall traffic so I would say to expect crowds inside. The experience is definitely not for you if you can't handle crowds. There also appeared to be a secret third room with pinball in it that you had to have a code to enter. Will learn more about that in the future. The whole experience was inviting, exciting and entertaining. Those would be the three words I would describe the atmosphere there. My one suggestion is I hope they can expand a little bit so they can fit a few more arcade games inside. They made the maximum with the space they have though so bravo! It's also open until 3am the night I went, but I left a little before 11.

The service was great the ambiance was amazing great beers and great video games the bartenders are out of site.

2nd time here... The earlier the better... this place is a chill spot. The drinks are not water down they are pretty strong and the music is good a lot of rock music but not bad

This spot was pretty awesome. It's 7 dollar to play games or if you buy a beer the entry is free . They have a pretty decent happy hour durning the week . It was cool to play some classic video games from when I was little . Me and hubby had a blast playing old schools games . They have some pretty cool drinks as well . Definitely a cool place to visit if you're in the area. They are reasonably priced and also have food as well . They have some cool arts on the wall and they glow In the dark . The bartender are cool as well . Definitely would come back if I'm ever in the area .

I have been to this venue a handful of times and I love it. First arcade style venue for adults. Free unlimited play with purchase of drink or you can pay $7 for a wristband. Tons of old school games like PAC man, street fighter, Mortal Kombat, quite a few to choose from. Drinks are good and reasonably priced. Crowd is very diverse, never any drama when I go. The music is probably the only thing I don't like much, it is a lot of alternative but after drinking and playing, you kinda forget that it's playing. Bar staff and security have been nice and always with a smile. They do serve bar food but I believe it's store bought/packaged and they heat up. I've only had mozzarella sticks there and they were good. My last visit, I found out under 21 are invited to play before 8pm and for a $10. I'll be bringing my teen 1 early afternoon.

THERAGINGFORK.com Rare opportunity to play FREE arcade games from the 80s especially my favorite one Galaga. They have a beer that smells and tastes like fresh cannabis - dont know the name but asked the bartender to have the "weed beer" and loved the taste. Anyways, at night the average age of customers is about 23ish and a very very few people in their 50s and 60s. But i have been there between 7p and 10p for bday parties for the elders who love retro games from their childhood and great beers. DJ actually played a decent assortment of music and mixes. Crazy cool interior neon decor. Only suggestion would be to reach out with coupons or ads to attract an older group for 80s parties with purely 80s music (although the DJ was playing alot of 80s music) early before the 20s arrive at 10pm. Been here a few times and loved the theme and the tatted female bartenders (just saying). Bathrooms were cool nostalgia but needs a facelift (just cleaner not granite) - kids destroy everything...This place is an easy 5 stars and will recommend.

I haven't been to Glitch in a while but I'm so glad to see it remains as awesome as ever! This place is so fun. A good mix of arcade, drinks, and bites. The staff is super nice, and the bartenders are great! They also have great drinks, and amazing beers. They are full of recommendations if you have any questions! They remain with their same wristband rules. Either buy a drink or pay $7 to play unlimited games. Honestly, it's a bargain! Can't wait to come back again soon.

Can get packed, but super fun if your into older arcade games. $7 dollars for unlimited plays, but if you buy a beer you get unlimited plays. Perfect for a night out with friends, especially if you can snag Street Fighter. If you are lucky you can get parking infront, otherwise paid parking is across the street.

Do you like drinks? Do you like video games? If you answered yes to either of these questions than you should check out Glitch Bar. We visited this spot as our start to a Ft. Lauderdale bar crawl and it is so fun. They have a ton of video games from Pac-Man, to Tetris, to teenage mutant ninja turtles for you to enjoy. The bar is also pitch black inside minus the light from the video games, so it's a cool vibe. You can enter the arcade for an entry fee or you can buy an alcoholic beverage as your entrance fee and enjoy all the games on free play. While we didn't stay there to eat, their bar menu looked pretty good. Jason our bartender was super nice. They have a solid beer selection both on draft and in cans, a ton of seltzers, and some signature cocktails. Glitch is definitely a fun spot, and different from your regular bar experience that makes it worth a visit.

Loved this place! Such a vibe. The drinks were very potent! If you need a snack they got you covered with a few bites on their small menu. The bartenders were cool and pretty quick. Pretty cool arcade game options, music (mostly rock), and ART!!

Glitch is a fan favorite for me and my friends. I've been going here for about 3 years now and it's always a great time. The specialty drinks are all really tasty, especially the rainbow popsicle one. All you can play games for $7 is hard to beat. There's a wide array of games. Some nights are definitely more packed than others, but I always have a good time. The vibes are great. Decor is funny and adds character to the place. Plenty of parking across the street but you do have to pay. I don't care for the food much, but it's typical bar food and I don't really come for the food.

I was looking for something different and fun to do for date night and glitch bar for the bill. We had drinks which were delicious and a light appetiser (taco bites). The ambiance is vibes arcade . We came in right at opening so we basically had the spot to ourselves. My husband and I are very competitive so I had a blast kicking his butt in most of the games we played. I love that you also don't have to drink to get in, you can also just purchase a play pass. They guys behind the bar were quick , made great recommendations and hubby and I would def comeback for another simple fun night out.

What a nice place for adults to go to have some fun after a long week of working. You got games and drinks what more can you ask for? I came in on a Sunday around 8 o'clock and it wasn't that busy at first. As the night go on, it does get pretty packed. In this establishment you can either purchase a alcoholic drink or buy a wristband... and that gives you access to all the games except the pinball machines. I ordered a passionfruit coconut Mojito, which is really good. The only thing I didn't get to play all night was the game consoles but I'll try a different day.

I love this place. It's the only bar I can ever consider going to. Games are great and drinks are fun! I love the decor of the place. The food is also amazing! Tends to get crowded at night though.

What a cool arcade bar! They have so many games to choose from and it's all included with the wristband you purchase. I really like when places offer this so you can just play games and not worry about getting change or being stuck with a bunch of change later in the night. They also offer food! They had a great, basic menu and even had a happy hour menu! Great spot to play some arcade games and have a couple drinks!

place is a rip off: I visited Saturday night opened a tab it happened to be my bday, i got a double milagros on the rocks and had 2 of the tequila drinks that have the tamarind candy straw (straw was out of stock) i also ordered 2 rocket pop drinks. Service was great actually, the italian grinder sandwich is not anything to brag about its just salami pepperoni and i think turkey, however the quesadilla was very pretty good. The potato sticks i got with my italian grinder sandwich were great on the quesadilla. The bar inside was packed full of people and the dj was playing 90s hits. But now, for the 1 star review and why: When i got my bill after ordering 5 drinks total (tossed out 2 the rocket pops drinks) and the 2 menu items I go to close my tab.... 155$!!!! After looking further they charged me 20$ for each shot of milagros reposado. Absolutely ridiculous considering the bottle is 30$. I feel like never returning as this was my 2nd visit and i feel extremely ripped off after having a good initial visit the first time. What a way to ruin birthday night after having worked a 12hr shift in the biz at a restaurant prior 155$ for 5 drinks and 2 menu items? Well just like i didnt see that bill coming neither did you see this review coming! Keep in mind each shot was 20$ so a "double pour was 40$"

Really nice place for a beer and video games. The service at the bar is great and very attentive. The beer selection is large for a video gaming place. Glitch bar has a one time entrance fee and your able to play any video game available. The pinball machines are the only games with a small fee. It's worth hanging out at the glitch bar with friends. Especially when it's not packed. I went on a Sunday afternoon and it was perfect.

This place is dope! Long heard of it but never went until the other day. It was my first bar-cade experience and I definitely didn't regret throwing some coins their way. The digital themed place, bumping mainly 80's tunes, lined with video games you can play after you get your sip on. On that note, had three drinks. The John Wick was by far my favorite. Some sort of spin on a bourbon smash. The Mai Kai Was too sweet for me, with no actual discernible rum taste. Same with the El Guapo, which sold itself as a spicy margarita of sorts. But lacked any spice and was far too sweet once again. The place itself is what stands out though, I'll just have to make better drink choices next time.

One of the funnest bars in south Florida. You get to play old school arcade games in a retro atmosphere while you wait for your food, which is also damn good. The staff is perfectly fine, nothing worth commenting on there.

Hidden bar that has arcade games and just when you buy a drink you get free entrance to the arcade part of the bar . If you don't drink the entry ticket it's $7, either way it's so worthy it . I have come here with a small and big group and the games are all inclusive.

I lovedddd this bar! The concept is so unique and the drinks are quite affordable given the average price at other bars. You only have to buy one drink to be able to play an assortment of free games, many oldschool gaming systems that bring a wave of nostalgia and fun. I will definitely be coming back to try more cocktails. Love the tequila drink with tamarind. Everyone was very friendly and the service was great.

Went here yesterday with several of my coworkers and we had such a great time. They had so many different games to choose from. They even have multiple versions of street fighter. We easily spent 5 hours in that place. While we were there, we got to try a few food items. We ordered the chicken quesadilla, mozzarella sticks and mini tacos. The mini tacos were fried and could possibly have been frozen. They were ok. The mozzarella sticks were nothing out of the ordinary. The chicken quesadilla was actually really good with a drizzled ranch dressing. I can tell the chicken was probably just frozen grilled chicken but they don't have a full kitchen so all of their menu items are easy to heat up/make items. I tried 2 drinks while I was there, the Cherry bomb and lavender drink that I can't recall the name of. The Cherry bomb was light and refreshing and it came with a Popsicle so you get to hydrate at the same time, that's a no brainer!! The lavender drink was good but it was also a very small drink for $17. It was maybe only about 4 ounces at most. I usually expect those prices at a club or bar in Miami but not from an arcade. Either way, overall it was a great experience and I would definitely come back.

Glitch Bar definitely should be your next date night going out with friends spot! This bar is so cool even for the least video game interested individual (me). The bar is themed so well with video game memorabilia and themed cocktails and food. You can get an alcoholic drink and receive a wristband for free, or purchase one for $7 to enter the arcade zone. There is a full bar both inside the arcade area and outside it as well as limited seating in the bar area and outside. There are so many fun old school and new arcade games and video games to play. A few fun group games which is great for the more competitive player! My favorite games were this Japanese game (up to 4 players), the group pac man and skeeball! The bar is like black out inside so it's kinda wild entering it if it's a sunny day out. I went during happy hour when it was still light out and personally it took my eyes like a solid 10 seconds to adjust (no big deal just something to note that I didn't expect). During my time there my friends took advantage of the $5 Happy Hour drafts and I got some awesome food. The quesadilla with the spicy ranch was soooo good. Also got the cheesy pull apart bread and it lived up to its name. The bartenders were attentive and nice walking me through my first time there and what to order and what the bar was about! My tips for visiting is try to go during an off hour. I went on a Wednesday night at 6 pm with a group of friends and we were like the only ones there until 8 pm when it started to get more crowded. It should be noted too that it is a bar, so no children past 8pm. You can bring children in if you accompany them and purchase a $10 pass.

This was my fourth or fifth time here and I love it. I can't speak to the food, but our bartenders are always nice and the atmosphere is killer. Great spot to grab a beer and play a few games. I prefer going on weeknights when it isn't as busy so you have more choice of games. There is a parking lot, street parking and asta parking lots (I don't recommend the Asta lots and if you do park there, keep your receipt).

So much fun! The food is delicious, the drinks are top notch, the ambiance is incredible, and the service is great. My husband and I had an amazing time here! $7 cover charge or buy a drink with unlimited games. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. We will be back!!!