We always have so much fun here! The space is so big and open it's great for big gatherings. We…read morelove coming here to celebrate any kind of event. It's easy to order food and drinks at the bar and you can seat yourself at any table. They usually have whirlyball courts open but it is easier to reserve. It's nice if you have a big group you can switch players out since the games are about 10 minutes. You can reserve for the hour and add time if needed. They also have so many other things available here like bowling, escape rooms and a small arcade area. Food is decent, good options. Really good when it's hot and fresh!

This was so fun!! I'd never played before so was excited to try it out…read more We attended for a friend's bday party so I can't speak to pricing since they reserved a court, but it was great to have the court to ourselves for two hours! For a group of ~20 it was perfect: I believe 10 can play at a time so we got to switch in and out. The game itself is a mix of lacrosse and number cars - even more fun than I expected, and our group of ~30 year olds plus some parents had a blast. They also have an arcade, bowling, and an escape room - plus probably other stuff I missed! They had tables you could book/reserve which is nice and service drinks and food like pizzas.

My wife and I visited the Museum of Illusions at the Mall of America and had a pretty fun time!…read moreIt's definitely one of those places where your camera is your best friend--there are tons of cool photo ops and optical illusions that will make you laugh and scratch your head. Some of the illusions are things you've probably seen online, and my wife got dizzy from a few. We had the entire Museum to ourselves and enjoyed taking our time. Staff was very helpful with camera position recommendations and explanations. That said, I do wish there was a bit more to do. The space isn't very big, and it took less than an hour to go through everything. For the price, I expected a few more interactive elements or unique illusions. Overall, I'd recommend it if you're already at the Mall of America and want to do something a little different--especially with friends or family. It's a good spot to laugh, take creative pictures, and see some reality-bending visuals. Just go in knowing it's a short experience and maybe plan something else afterward to make the most of your day!

It's not a huge space, and you can get through it fairly quickly if it's not too crowded. If little…read morebusy, you may have to wait your turn for certain exhibits or to get your photos. Also, while it's cool, the price point might feel a bit high for the length of the visit. Overall, it's a unique stop if you're at MOA and looking for something different and interactive. Great for families, quick entertainment, and fun photo ops for insta influencers or grandmas looking to be hip - just go in knowing it's more of a short experience than a half-day outing. Big shout out to Kimberly. A very kind staff member for helping to understand displays and take pictures.

Shout out to Q the manager. He made us feel right at home. I really hope they can put in a…read moreStepmaniaX or a Dance Dance Revolution machine .

Saturdays are for relaxing, unwinding, & having fun (maybe some of all)! While at Mall of America,…read moreI was excited to visit this arcade. It was okay. Not horrible, but definitely not great. Price was fair: $30 for 180 credits (most games were between 4 and 10 credits). I loved that they had a gargantuan PAC Man game... what a throwback BUT, the place needed to be deeply cleaned, ac was not on (or at least it felt like that), employees were very unapproachable, & three games did not work (even though credits were taken). Won't be returning.

Went with a large groups of friends to try out. It was my first time playing laser tag…read more Located inside the third floor of Malm of America. They had me tables and chairs that you came sit and wait in front. Staff checked in with our group to make sure all have signed a waiver in advance to ensure quick check in lines. They have a couple kiosks that you can sign the waivers too if you haven't done so. Once all w checked in, we were stamped and gathered to follow instructions/procedures. It was a workout! I didn't know what to expect, but that was fun

I kept walking by this place on the 3rd floor of Mall of America. It is very intriguing. The…read morelocation used to be the Best Buy. When I looked them up they offer laser tag, nerf gun tag and VR experience. We decided to try the nerf gun experience. You can do it in 30 min intervals or hour intervals. If you don't do it often 30 mins is plenty it's a lot to running around and your adrenaline going'. Tons of fun and ridiculously intense! When we went it was a very small group just 4 of us with one random person. Make sure to wear eat wear. They can provide it for you or get your own. Definitely want to go again but make sure to dress comfy and to sweat.

Older movie theatre. Looks like they made a few upgrades which is nice…read more. Previews ran a bit long. Their anniversary video sound was crazy loud and sounded like it was recorded on a phone, definitely needs some sound tuning. In general the sound bothered me a bit but everything else is fine. I do like that the theaters are a bit smaller or at least the screen I was at. I didn't do concessions this time but it's kind of cafe style & they have a bar.

I know this mall brings in the big bucks, so do some advertising within the mall and lower your…read moreprices for families to enjoy the magic of the movies. parking is difficult to the point where I could never make this my regular theater. I've been to other B&B locations in the world and this is by far the worst.

Jared and the team at Activate were awesome to get us set up, help us with the games and make sure…read morewe were having a great time. Grid, laser room, portals, and Mega Grid were definitely our favorites. My 6 year old had a blast; it's great for kids and adults. The games are relatively easy to figure out except the first room on the right, we tried that one a couple times and were confused. Once we got to Grid with the lights on the floor it was great and did it about 6 times. HIGHLY recommend. An hour seems short outside, but we were exhausted after 30 minutes. It gets addicting trying to win but I think longer than that would have sweat all the way through our clothes! Thanks for a great time while in MN!

I just went back to Activate for the second time. This place truly feels like the future of gaming…read more I'm 30 years old and still left feeling like I got a full cardio workout in... but with a huge smile on my face the entire time. What I love most is how interactive everything is. Each room is private to your group (up to 5 players), so you're always playing with the people you came with, no awkward mixing with strangers. It makes it perfect for families, friends, or even a team outing with coworkers. The Mega Grid is hands-down my favorite and the main reason I keep coming back. It's fast-paced, challenging, and ridiculously fun.If you're looking for something different that gets you moving and laughing, this is the spot.

So overall, Panda felt like your typical Asian street food pop-up but with way steeper prices. It…read morewas cool to try some viral stuff I hadn't had before--like the Dubai chocolate strawberries--but the pricing was wild. Grilled squid was $30, Tanghulu had candy coating only on the front side (also $30), and most other items started at $11-$15. I did like the K-pop group dance performances and other entertainment tucked into the corner of the fest--it gave it some nice energy. Since this was their first Twin Cities run, I gave them a little grace. But the whole time slot system was a mess... "sold out online" yet still selling $20 tickets at the door to anyone who walked up. Hopefully year two is a little more organized--with lessons learned, fingers crossed!

I had a unique experience at Panda Fest as a volunteer and later on as an attendee…read more I'd say as volunteer it was pretty mixed feelings about the overall experience. There's for sure pros and cons. I may come back and update with more details later on but I'll leave at that for now. I was in FRI/SAT via vol but the lines were wrapped. Despite them having time slot tickets, many people showed up whenever and were still allowed in, which is accommodating but at the same time caused longer lines and larger crowds to move through. Also was a sold out event but they had time slots where you can purchase a ticket at the gate. As for the food- they did have a lot of repetitive booths even some right across from each other which put in perspective that the entry fee should have been much lower, it wasn't a TON of unique vendors. They did have cute trendy foods but the prices were a bit high for just trying something because it's "aesthetic". There were a ton of boba places (which I love boba) but for minimum of 10$+ for a cup I'd rather walk the 3-4 minutes over to the mall and grab something for a few $ less and more options. I did love to see Càphin there & some other locals. They had super cute panda merch but it was TAXED to the max imo for what it was. They didn't have much signage to help people navigate especially to the exit. So that would have been helpful. Also more seating or even standing tables for people to rest and put things down from time to time would have been nice especially at a food event. There's some other things I didn't care for that reflect my star rating but I'd rather address elsewhere but would be a better event if they organized a bit more and were/open to feedback.

Pretty much similar to the one that we have in Orlando. Sea…read moreLife is a chain brand that has aquariums all over the world. I did check out the one in Sydney Australia as well. It's a large interactive aquarium with plenty of sea life to see. It's a good way to kill a few hours! The exhibit is pretty informative and it's a lot of fun at the end to touch the starfish . Great learning experience for all ages

Our family was mixed on this experience. I really like how kids got a little passport to stamp at…read moreall of the places in the beginning. Our 4 year old had fun walking through all of the beginning but then was terrified at all of the tunnels to walk through... however we loved it how expansive that part was. Besides that, there's nothing else to rave about. Our son was also discounted because there was a Toddler Tuesday Deal so that helped.