Iconic and nostalgic. Summers of my childhood were spent here playing the games, winning the tickets, getting the prizes, getting the face paint and watching the fun circus acts. It's a joy and there are so many different games to play. A few of my favorites are chicken in a pot, horse racing and balloon popping and ball tossing into floating flower pods. Very official names that I did not just make up. It's a good time and if you want a little extra physical adventure... you can go to the adventure dome as well. Free parking! read more

Always a little piece of my heart with this place. When I was a kid my parents took us here to play. Now I bring my kids to do the same. Very nostalgic. Sentimental. Also feel bad because I know tourist business is on a downtrend in Vegas. Still had a blast! Kids always look forward to play here. These game cards do burn through fairly quickly. Most games range between $1-5 dollars Basically 1 credit is $0.10. Buy $100 worth and you get 1000 points plus 100 bonus points. read more

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This place is "iconic!" We can still get excited with coming here! It's not what it used to be, but it's still fun to remember! Remember what; that's for you to decide! We remember! When the kids were young! Come and relive . The show is about to begin! They had a free magic show playing in what used to the ringside area. It was good! They even invite the audience to come . The video game side of the midway is done with a card now . No more coins for the machines. The games are fun and easy to play. You can play the race games and challenge your friends and other players. Come and relive what the midway used to be . Okay it's good to be a kid and play again! read more

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I haven't been to circus circus since the 90s. Definitely more expensive. It used to be .50cents per game and now it's digital tickets like Dave and busters which makes sense. $40 loaded 440 tickets each game is about 25 tickets (or less). We went early around 11am and my kids were the only ones playing the games together and won a stuffie per game (went home with 8 prizes). I can see this being harder later in the day when older kids are playing too. Circus acts happen about every 1.5 hours. Overall my kids had a lot of fun and would come back. read more

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Our family visited the Circus Circus Midway last December and my daughter worked incredibly hard playing games to save up 1,000 tickets. She redeemed them for a giant 'USA' bouncy ball that she absolutely loved. Unfortunately, we lost the ball couple weeks back and she was absolutely devastated. On a whim, I reached out to Guest Relations to see if I could purchase a replacement. Alan, the Director of the Midway, personally responded to my email. Not only did he take the time to track down the exact specific ball she had lost from their stockroom, but he also shipped it directly to our house to surprise her. It is incredibly rare to see a company go completely out of their way to make things right for a kid, especially for a lost item that wasn't their fault. Alan's customer service went completely above and beyond, and he turned a heartbreaking situation into a Las Vegas memory we will never forget. If you have kids, the Midway is an absolute must-do: the staff here truly cares about making magic happen. Thank you, Alan and the Midway team! read more

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This place is not what we remembered it to be. Besides it being completely empty, there were no shows/attractions, a lot of eating places/sitting areas/games were roped off and closed. Many carnival style games were closed and the ones opened were manned by teens who did not look like they wanted to be there. There was only one older lady that was interacting with the customers. We spent hundreds of dollars of tokens on claw machines only which they then went to redeem at the prize center. One girl we asked if they had something specific in a different color, she didn't even bother checking, just told us no even with their back stock room open she didn't bother to look. I think we will skip this place on our next trip and find something more entertaining. read more

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One of the things in Vegas that has survived the test of time and still provides value and joy. In the current environment of ever increasing prices and nickel and dining for anything and everything on the strip, it's a welcome sight to see that the midway was not changed over the years besides updated prizes and game pricing increases. Though those increases are still better than many other carnival games at fairs or larger venues. You just feel a sense of nostalgia and childhood if you ever spent any time here as a child and come back as an adult. Here's to hoping that whoever owns this in the future leaves what works alone. read more

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The acrobat show was awesome! Definitely worth coming for a free show. The prizes at the games were really cute. They have all your classic games like launch the chicken into the pot, the horse race ball game, darts, ring toss, etc. Games range from about 15-25 credits. A $40 card will get you 400 credits They also had lafufus in the claw machines! read more

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We've been to Reno's Circus Circus Midway many times in the past but this is our first time back in Vegas in almost a decade! Last time we were here, I remember it was becoming desolated and on the verge of death, but they really have turned this place around! There is a variety of midway/carnival games and a good mix of arcade games. It definitely costs more than before, but it's still a MUCH better deal than Excalibur's Fun Dungeon & the qualify of stuffed animals appears to be higher than Reno. We focused more on midway games so didn't build up that many tickets, but the kids still got to redeem for a few small prizes that they wanted. We all had SO much fun & did not go home empty handed! read more

The Midway prices are ridiculous. Three dollars to shoot three basketballs? The all-inclusive $60 card is a pretty good deal. Can't believe they got rid of putt putt. That's really the only reason I went there. It was an old, crappy, and woefully out of date course, but it was in the air conditioning. read more

Midway at Circus Circus is where you go at Vegas when you have a young child. This place changed quite a bit since I was here the last time. The self park garage 1 & 2 are behind the hotel/casino and only accessible from the side street. The Midway has many carnival games you find at carnivals or county fairs. But Midway has been upgraded to use digital playcards instead of tokens. You have to buy/recharge playcards at kiosks located throughout the Midway. Unfortunately the credit card reader of first 2 kiosks I tried today didn't work and there was no one nearby to offer assistance. It was by trials and errors I found a kiosk that does work. It changes $1 to issue a new playcard. A warning for all: these kiosks do not give cash change so any bill you feed it will be put on playcards and there is no refund for credits not used. Midway still has a live circus act every 30 minutes or so. They also have arcade games. It is jam packed with kids and teenagers today. I wonder how long a typical kid would stay here on any given day. read more

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500th review Alert!! I wanted to pick a cool spot for my 500th review, so I decided on Carnival Midway. The last time I was here, I was a a kid going from game to game blowing through the money my parents gave me . Fast forward to my adult years, and I'm now blowing through MY hard earned money, but it's just as fun. The Midway is located in Circus Circus Hotel & Casino and is a one stop arcade full of carnival games, arcade, games, and daily circus acts. This place no longer takes cash/quarters for the games. You're required to purchase a game card at the kiosk and load it up as needed. In the center of the carnival games area , they have a DQ with plenty of seating. Parking is free read more

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10/10! This arcade is fantastic for kids and adults alike. 99% of the games were in working order! They also have carnival style games. I recommend getting the $100 card at the very least. read more

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Free shows on the Midway Stage at Carnival Midway. They're located inside Circus Circus Las Vegas. Parking is Free for all guests and visitors. Entertainment showtimes for each act are by the hour from 12:30pm to 9:30pm on Monday to Thursday, and weekends start at 1:30pm to 10:30pm. They offer a variety of performance acts like circus clowns, angels trapeze, silks, the big wheel, foot juggling, poemas trapeze, contortionist, balance ball, solo trapeze, hula hoop on wire, rolls bills, hats, free ladder man, and cube. Carnival Midway has a huge selection of arcade games from claw machine, skew all, racing clowns, and dart games. The redemption store offers amazing prizes like SpongeBob and plush pillow spam for 2000 points. You play to redeem a prize, there's no in-store purchase. read more

We enjoyed going to Circus Circus in Vegas! Carnival Midway was fun to play some games and also watch the shows. Unfortunately, since we had gone on a weekday, there weren't as many shows but we watched the trapeze artists perform. If you're coming around, grab some popcorn and enjoy the show! If you're wanting more games, then it's worth it to go to the Adventuredome. There isn't a fee to go in, just have to pay for credits to play the games (much cheaper than other spots similar arcades on the strips). Definitely worth your while! read more

Better customer service. I ordered food from the food stand. It took me about 5 to 10 minutes to order. As soon as I paid, my order was up, so I sat down, ate, and found the fries were stale. I went back to the stand to let them know the fries were stale. They said, "No, it just came up," but that's impossible. I had been standing there for about 5 to 10 minutes, trying to decide what to get. The young lady was rude, making a comment like, "It's not like we're McDonald's." You are absolutely right, because their fries are fresh, and they will give me a new order. They refused to give me a new batch of fries. This happened at the Henderson, NV location at the Galleria Mall on a Friday night around 5:45 PM. My experience rate would be zero stars read more

Worth the price of admission. If you're in Vegas and have little ones, they'll love the free entertainment. They'll also want to play a few of the carnival games. If you happen to visit during a weekend l, be prepared for a crowd. It's best to drop in on a weekday if possible. Over the decades I've been here and it always brought back memories of when I was a child. Those were the days. I'll be back for sure as I've got young ones and I'd like to show them all the things I used to do with their uncle. read more

Fun for the kids. I would say about $40 of credit is enough for 2 kids . Long lines for ticket redemption. Games offered are fun. Fun choices for arcade games. Free circus shows every hour. read more

I like being able to play carnival games year round instead of waiting for the summer fair. I think Midway has declined though and is not as great as it used to be. There used to be more people so it felt more fun and exciting. Now there's hardly any employees to the point where 1 employee will work 2-3 games. It's also not as fun to play games that require a lot of people to join in order to win a bigger prize. I miss when it used to be cash only. Now you have to load a card and spend credits at the games. The prizes are still decent though. I love that they have squishmellows. It's also a bummer that most of the carnival games have been replaced with arcade games. The ax throwing game was fun to play though. I also enjoyed watching the circus acts especially free of charge. There's plenty of seating so you don't have to stand while you wait or watch. They also let you know what time the next act starts. The staff is very friendly and even roots for you when you win. read more

Terrible place to work in favoritism plays a big role in this place.NEELAM , the manager likes playing smart ass and gets constantly on you when you aren't one of her favorites. A few people I've seen her let do anything they want is girl names MAYLENIE AYALA, this young lady would tell on anybody there on their phone yet she always does it without getting into any trouble? Ridiculous, and I believe this is one of the reasons she's the favorite they let her do what ever she wants including even coming to play in the midway with her boyfriend without getting fired yet us that aren't in her favorite circle would get instantly fired if we tried that.I find this very dumb and hypocritical of the rules that are meant to be followed as a worker there because all it takes is you to be favorited to do what ever you desire. Another person that gets lots of this favoritism as well is a worker there named IVAN GUZMAN this worker could walk around being floor and occasionally go on his phone Stay for long period of times going around trying to talk to every girl on their game and won't get in trouble for any of it. I've also realize he would go behind games for long periods of time just to be on his phone since he can't be seen by anyone. Which is ridiculous since I've seen many people get in trouble for even attempting that same goes with the MAYLENIE worker they do the same and just because of them being favorited nothing happens to them. They just go around the whole midway getting everyone in trouble for things they always do yet they never get in trouble for. I find this very sad on NEELAM part and especially the owner ALAN for not looking into this and fixing this issue makes the midway seem worser then it already is.Another thing about NEELAM is she tries to seem nice at times especially if Alan is around and completely changes when you don't follow along her jokes.If you come to work at this place just for money and not to follow along someone dumb jokes I wouldn't recommend this place favoritism plays a big role and if you don't constantly act nice or engage with this manager bs starts to happen with her. I've also seen her make a nice worker there just because he seems like a nice guy clocked out before and just because he didn't wipe down the games water which mind you hardly anybody does she forced him to clean it after he clocked out? Your forcing someone to do something when clocked out instead of doing your job and going around and making sure everything fine before everyone clocks out? This is ridiculous and once I saw this it pissed me off sad part of Alan (owner)for not caring at all about this situation I know he's heard things about at least some of these issue he just chooses not to take any actions ridiculousI guarantee you if they had a talk to everyone working there everyone would agree and say the same thing if they aren't scared of the manager or aren't trying to be in her favorite group. same goes with the supervisor their in pm shift she befriends people there and you could clearly see the difference between someone in the favorited group compared to someone who just comes to get their work done and wants to be gone. This job is like finding drama with a teenager the way the manager acts like she must love her job and have no life the way she acts with teenager over simple things that could've been fixed she makes a big issue as well heard friends tell me that she brings up how their mom didn't do a good job raising them just because they didn't do something simple? Ridiculous family shouldn't even be mentioned for any bs work related thing she could say things nicely and move on but sometimes when she's not in the mood decides to be asshole about it. Weird ass environment same goes with redemption and slime and some stock people if your any of those most likely she favorites you a lot because these are the people I've seen break many of the rules we normal workers get in trouble for. I find it crazy, if you become favorited you get to break every single rule without any consequences shame on you Alan read more

"Don't give him toys. Give him memories." Said the father of my Godson whom I haven't seen for years. His dad further explains his attention span with toys don't last for more than a few months, but his experiences he raves about for years. We met in Vegas for the weekend and I deliberately kept one full day open for him. There were plenty of suggestions (Gameworks included) but I felt he'd enjoy carnival games better. I popped the card for the kid, refilled it with tons of points and let him loose! He kept looking back at his entourage of big kids as if looking for permission and told him, "we go where you go." Ir was so much fun just watching him play old skool games. His parents and I agreed it's an experience we wanted him to have since he's lately been fixated on online games and the like. He even succeeded at winning a couple of stuffed toys! The hourly trapeze show was also a good plus! It certainly brought back the kid in a lot of us. We all wanted to play as well but we wanted this day all about the kid. One challenge here is disinfecting everything before and after playing. But since we've been germaphobes for the last year or so , we didn't think much of it. It's almost like second nature. Now if only this hotel does something about their parking situation.... ... otherwise, good times! My Godkid having an amazing time is the reason for the 5 stars. At the end of that day, his happiness was what really mattered. This place definitely delivered. read more

What a cool place! It's been 11 years since I have been here! The Circus acts....first there was this old confused clown that was "Interesting" I am not a kid so I didn't find him funny but the trapeze artists were AMAZING. Triple somersaults and flying through the air, two and three people at a time. The Midway was clean, not too crowded. The attendants were friendly and fun. I played my favorite games and won several prizes. There were a few places to grab a quick snack but I didn't bother with it. The only thing I will say is that the website needs to be updated. Directions from Parking Garage 1 are wrong. Some of the restaurants listed on the site are closed down. I love the new fun card they use instead of having to have exact change on hand. Fun! read more

Midway is the best known thing about Circus Circus other than Adventuredome. It has the feel of a county fair. Yes it's creepy, dirty, and sketchy. But it's free. There's no admission price to this freak show. It's the most family friendly place. For the kids the most entertaining part is the free circus acts. These begin every 30 minutes. It gets super crowded in front but you can still see it pretty good. The circus acts are kind of boring if you're not a kid. It's mostly stuff like juggling. There's also some beginner magic tricks like handkerchiefs and pulling stuff out of a hat, but it's free so it's hard to complain about quality. Food is much like that at a fair. Stuff like old hot dogs and pretzels. They gouge you of course, helping to make up for the free entertainment you just watched. read more

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I've been to the Reno Midway at Circus Circus maybe a hundred times. This was a first in Vegas. It's pretty much like the one in Reno, but a bit more expensive, and a little bit larger. Lots of games and shows to be had. It's fine, but you'll blow through your money quickly for some stuffed animals. Overall, a fun experience and will come again. read more

As a lover of carnival games, this place really brings out the child in me. The last time I was here I was maybe 10 years old and remembered having a blast blowing a hundred dollars of my parents' money. And if my memory doesn't fail me, nothing's changed! The variety is endless. Every carnival game is staffed. The prizes are bountiful. Yes, the hotel itself is a bit of a dump, but if you're just here to test your skills and win some prizes, this place can't be beat! read more

I used to come here as a child over 30 years ago! The circus games are exactly the same, with the same signs and everything! Came here with my niece and nephew recently. Brought back nostalgia. read more

Midway circus is very kid friendly. A great place to visit in Vegas if you're traveling with small children. They have free circus shows every hour. Be sure to get there early because seats fill up fast. There is also a VR kid ride and arcade games kids can play. If you're in Vegas with small children definitely stop by Circus Circus. read more

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Not a terrrible way to spend an hour or two with the kids. There's a decent selection of arcade games to choose from, and you can also win tickets on some of them to collect prizes. Games are somewhat expensive, averaging about 1.00 each, but this is the norm for Vegas. You use quarters and there's plenty of change machines and staff nearby. You also can play some carnival style games and win prizes. After playing, you can take a break and watch the free circus performance show in the center, which usually is on every half hour. The show is about 10 minutes long and there's a sitting area to watch. The performers are decent and perform aerial acrobatics. read more

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Venue - Located inside Circus Circus. This place hasn't changed since I was a kid and went to Vegas with my parents, that was a long time ago too. They seriously need to step it up and remodel the place with new carpets, games, furniture, show stage, better a.c. system since its hot in that place. Restroom are the only thing I can see they have remodeled. Prices - Its fair on the pricing a bit cheaper that Dave and busters or going to the local Fair. Staff - Lots of older folks working, not like back in the days had a bunch of fun younger kids. Parking - Lots of dirty old parking structures in the complex, but its a walking distance around the casino with moldy smell walking to it. Games - Lots of games and lots of carnival games that always make it fun for kids and adults. Overall I would come back only for the kids or if they remodel the place, but other than that place needs help. read more

Carnival Midway - Performing Arts Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Oh how I missed this place! Brought back so many childhood memories. Although almost everything seems the same as before, it still felt different. It felt different because it wasn't busy at all, there were barely any people in there and 1 attendant probably handles 4-5 of the booth-games, so sometimes you had to wait for them to come and assist. They did upgrade, back in the day you had to pay cash to play the games, now you have to get the game-card and load it, just like Dave N Busters. The employees here were nice, most of them greets you when you pass by. I love that they still have the free circus performances. We were able to watch 3 of the shows. They are 10 minute short shows, but it was worth it. It's free after all. The acts were impressive! Hope they keep this part of circus circus! I wish they can bring something new to this place to bring the old busy days. I remember the great memories and excitement this place had me feeling when I was a child. read more

As a kid, whenever my parents took me to Vegas, this was the place I would always ask to stop by. As years go by, I got older and wasn't too much into circus stuff and games anymore, but it is still a cool thing to check out if you're in vegas, especially if you have kids. They have free shows every hour and it can get pretty fun and interactive. Great place to try and win prizes for fair type games too. read more

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Regardless of what others may think or say about Circus Midway Arcade, it still holds a rather fond place in my heart. And now that my little one is old enough to play some of the games, I'm able to revisit my past and re-live some of the things that made Circus Circus enjoyable. And as outdated and dimly lit as the Midway maybe, it still works. Camel races, the arcade, free circus acts are still fun. Stuffed prizes are as ripoff as ever but that doesn't stop me from trying to win them. Best part is seeing the look on my little one's face when she wins a prize. It's like she won a million bucks or something. It's simply adorable. If you're able to go on an off day, it really is nice to just walk around and see the different games of skills they have to offer. There are even a couple of games that guarantee your little one will win a prize every time. The staff is fairly friendly. And overall, it's not the worst place to take the kids when in Vegas. read more

Funny how people review this place poorly, when it's probably the best place to stay and play if you have kids! To me this place is the Vegas' best kept secret for parents. You can get the unlimited pass and the kids will stay occupied for hours! Only downside is the bathrooms under the coaster are disgusting, go into the casino portion instead. read more

You don't have to have a room at Circus Circus to goof off at the Circus Midway Arcade. It's free to visit. Family-oriented. The casino is just a level below. There is a variety of games and prizes. The circus acts are also free to watch - and they're pretty cool! As Nicole F. said, this place definitely needs "major love." It's just a bit on the rundown and dirty side. Probably like some of the hookers in this town, but I'll never know. 2018 Challenge #104 read more

Angelica yelled at my pregnant girlfriend to get out of her seat so she could sweep! Very unprofessional and made us uncomfortable for the duration of our visit :( read more

As a local I would take my kids other places to play games but if we are around and visiting family or new to town yeah why not go and visit to watch a free 15 minute performance. They have some classic arcade games along with carnival type games for the family to enjoy. The midway along with circus circus need to be completely renovated. This place looks so old and run down. I imagine if they upgrade this hotel they would have to charge more for the room so keep it cheap for families is my thought. I could be completely wrong but that is how it seems to me the ghetto casino and hotel of the MGM Corporations. read more

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Please don't let the look of Circus Circus scare you away from Midway. We never stay there but will drive there just for Midway. It has been 4 years since we've been there. The game booths no longer takes cash, instead, they now take a prepaid game card. Prices is still reasonable. Most booth games cost 25 tickets. We bought a card for $20 for 200 tickets. I think the circus show is either gone or remodeling. read more

Had a fun time while there, rode a few rides and play a few games and win some prizes. read more

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The midway is one of the best things about Circus Circus. It is great for kids. They have circus type shows and an entire floor of midway games, be they video games or typical carnival games. My grandson loves it. It needs to be remodeled, but my grandson did not care. They have great employees who will help you when a machine eats your money. There are also great snacks for kids. I am not a fan of the hotel lately (at all), but this place is fun for kids. read more

My son loves this place! Decent prizes. Staff is helpful. A lot of games to do and very entertaining plus you have the midway shows. Gets scarily crowded on weekends so go in the morning or mid-day. Locals can be aggressive so plan for that. They will take old tickets/credits and put remaining credits in your fun card if you can't decide what to pick. Parking lot is free but it is the tightest garage ever! The dirtiest too! It's filled with baked soda and food on the ground it's gross. They have remodeled some of the places so that's great! read more