Venturing into the former (what I thought would be vacant) Keg and Case, I slowly discovered a…read moretotally fresh concept with what appeared to be pinball only machines setup on the exterior level at first glance. Upon further investigation, I learned how it all works post speaking with the staff member. First off, the pinball exterior machines are ran by a totally different company than Starcade and all those machines are .25 cents each. Starcade is stucked inside the former giant main restaurant of Keg and Case which offers unlimited gaming for $20. All the machines are set to free play after you pay the fee. There is a bar serving basic snacks such as chips, pizza and on tap local sodas. The liquor license was just recently obtained and the staff seems to think this will get rolling out within the next few months. I'm not a gamer, yet I can tell you lots of games exist vs. just pinball like the exterior. Inside Starcade, you will find both a main level and upstairs (where the former brewery was). It's dark, there are fun twinkle lights and LED signs. Starcade used to be located within Rosedale Mall so come give a warm welcome to them as they lay roots in Saint Paul! I look forward to returning and trying some games. It has a Can Can Wonderland feel but less complex. I'm very glad the building is getting used as it's a beautiful venue. Enjoy!

The kids loved the variety of arcade games. super value! Parking was easy. Very good service.read more

This game room is WAY more than meets the eye upon entering. But once you make it past the…read morecurtains, your gaming fantasies or childhood memories come to life. This place has probably any game you can think of to play. And you just pay a flat fee for free play! They have rock band, pac-man, mortal combat, fix it Felix, Tetris, classic super Mario bros, N64, and tons of pinball machines to name just a few. The kids also found a room in the back where they could watch a movie on a big projector screen. I think you can even do birthday parties here! There is absolutely plenty of space. What was even cuter, the owners cat actually runs the place! Will definitely return for a fun gaming experience

Let's start by saying they have 6 pac man versions…read more This place is amazing. What a find. Can't wait to return. Felt like a kid. Had so much fun. Time flew by. So many games to try.

Can Can Wonderland is definitely on the expensive side, but you can get your money's worth if you…read moreplan to spend a few hours there. There are SO many games, and it's easy to lose track of time just walking around and trying everything. We went in the middle of the day for a day date, which was actually a really fun time to go. My biggest complaint was how many of the arcade games were broken or not working properly. When you're already paying a decent amount to get in, that was disappointing. It also kind of sucks that mini golf costs extra on top of admission. That being said, the mini golf course is definitely not your typical basic course. Some of the holes were a little lame, but most were really creative and cool, and it was probably one of the more unique parts of the experience. Overall, it's expensive, especially if you add mini golf, but if you go when you have plenty of time to hang out and play games for a few hours, you can definitely get your money's worth. Fun spot for a different kind of day date!

This spot is awesome!…read more It can get spendy really quickly though! We were shocked to spend $40+ each per person. It's a good spot to go on a double date, celebrate an occasion, take the kids out, etc. We loved the golf course! That was definitely the highlight. The games were just eh to me, I could've gone without. Some were iconic and fun, but overall felt a bit pricy to play old games. I'd stop back again for the mini golf! And the events calendar was packed, so I'll need to check out a drag show or art event soon:)

After horseback riding with 8 and 11 at the Bunker Park Stables, we came to the Fun Lab for lunch…read moreand some gaming. There is a lot to do here and some of it is more experiential than most locations with games. They had laser tag, for instance, which the kids just loved. They had dodge-em cars which were very popular as well, but the games were not as good as we have experienced at Dave & Buster's in Edina or at the Burrough out in Victoria. Their game card is very confusing. You buy a $50 card, but it only has 25 points on it. But it gives you unlimited use of some of the experiential games. So we wasted a lot of time upfront trying to figure that out. Front desk staff was helpful, but in general, the supervising teenagers there were aloof and just doing their jobs. They have a small grill and the food was surprisingly good. My husband had an excellent hamburger with french fries and the kids and I each had small individual size pizzas which were very good. I asked the kids to rate it while we were in the car and they gave it five stars. But when they compared it to Dave & Buster's, they gave it no stars to Dave & Buster's 10 stars. I give it overall four stars and I'm taking a Star away because the bathrooms were dirty and 3 out of 4 bathrooms none of the water was working in the sinks so we couldn't wash our hands. They win on Dodge cars, laser tag, and decent snacks.

We came on a Monday which was a little less crowded, but there was still quite a few kids about…read more My older daughter and some tore through the rope climb. Many of the machines were not working and only 4 bumper cars were operating. Seems like maintenance issues aren't addressed from prior posted reviews. There was only a single worker in the restaurant area who was in the back the whole time. Decided to eat elsewhere.

Came here for a social hour! It's a bit far if you're on the west metro of the twin cities as this…read morelocation is near maplewood and east St. Paul area. Lots of fun activities to do here like arcade, laser tag, pickleball, and ace throwing. There's also a bar and a cafeteria style restaurant where you can order different varieties of food ranging from Latin to American. I ordered dry rub wings and fries. The wings were ok as they needed some more seasoning and fries were pretty good. Good place for a date

Found a great place for a fun night with our visiting college student! We had great service, great…read morefood, and tons of fun! We'll be back for more and to try the Karaoke and Pickle Ball too! Staff was great! Good options for everyone. Ambience was fun, not too loud and fun music.

PINZ is a bowling alley, restaurant, arcade... and doing a good job at being all three! It's a bit…read morebeat up in spots, but everything was clean, good food, and everyone we interacted with was respectful and helpful. What more do you want? The kid working the arcade gift desk was especially patient and kind considering the level of energy kids have. We had a 13 year old's birthday party there and the everyone had a GREAT time, that's what counts. Go have some fun!

I am not a fan of bowling. But a very good friend had a birthday party here, and for them, I bowl…read more Ambiance is hard to describe. A bit MAGA, a bit video arcade that's actually gambling, and lots of bowling. My rental shoes were old. Frayed. There were many in the group who got new ones though, so clearly a mix. The way you enter your names at the lanes is a bit antiquated, but easy to figure out and use, so a win. Drinks were not strong and very affordable, food was very average. Staff were pleasant enough. Look, bowling is not my thing, and I have no disrespect for folks for whom it is their thing. But even with it not being my thing, the experience was generally good. Would I do it again? Probably not, but that's about me, not about Pinz.

Had a lovely day date with the hubby for a little pickleball competition in our day off. I…read moredownloaded the smash park app and reserved a pickleball court at 11am. The app is so easy to use and you're even able to add other rentals for your time at SP on the app like the pickleball paddles and ball. The check in process was easy and our court was ready to use as soon as we walked in. On a side note it our very first time playing the sport and we read up on the instructions and just decided to have a good time. Other courts had experts for sure. We did take 1-2 breaks during the hour to grab water or a bathroom break. The cost was $20 for the rental of the court for an hour during a weekday morning. $5 each for the paddle rental and $3 for the ball rental. They have lots of other fun activities here like the arcade, corn hole, duck pin bowling and even ax throwing. The staff are very friendly and helpful. We'll be back for sure!

Fun and yum? @smashparkroseville inRoseville is a solid spot for both…read more They have TONS of activities and games to do inside and out, chill hang out spaces, huge screen TVs, large pickleball courts, as well as an active calendar of variety of things to do monthly like trivia, bingo, puppy yoga, etc. also note there's activities for all ages and abilities here. No need to be sporty spice to have fun too. My go to here is one that will have me come by just for a meal without all of the activities. It's good flavor and crunch all in one. Do yourself a favor and get em: Dynamite Chicken Sandwich Normal Fries with their homemade Ranch Have fun! For more awesome food spots check out the account mallorymademetryitmn on Instagram!

Took the grands (8 & 10) here after a couple hours at Edinborough Park Adventure Peak down the…read moreroad. We usually take them to the Victoria Burough were they drop a $50 worth of points into the claw machines and runoff some energy. But they don't open till 4 o'clock and it was noon. So we tried Dave & Buster's and what a surprise! The place evidently is completely remodeled. it's all twinkling new and immaculately clean even the bathrooms. It has a huge gaming area. Along with games along one side wall of the restaurant there are 4 huge television viewing areas you could see anything you wanted to see, and we were able to watch soccer, baseball, tennis and college football. They have a lunch plus game card deal, which is your best value if you're going to eat. So each of the grands had two cards to blow in the gigantic gaming area. Food was very good particularly the double cheese smash burger and the crispy chicken sandwich. Service was friendly and prompt. Granddaughter said, in her oh-so-matter-of-fact-way, I guess we'll be coming back here again. (Only 3 mediocre claw machines though, Dave and Buster could step it up in that category.)

Enjoyed my time at Dave and busters playing games! Was there at 7pm on a Saturday and it was very…read morepacked with a lot of children. If you're an adult going to have a more adult like session, maybe have a few drinks, etc, I wouldn't recommend going later in evening. Note also, Games are very expensive here so don't plan to come to play games on a budget.

He Said: Do I like stand up arcade games and pinball? Yes…read more Is this review biased, because of how much I like said things? Heck yes. Up-Down is great. When it's nice outside, this place cannot be beat (it's nice even when the weather is not, too). Lots of drinks to choose from; several awesome games. 5 Stars! Pros: - Games, drinks, and vibes Cons: - N/A

I've been enjoying going to UpDown for the last many years. I always have a fun time, the daily…read morespecials are great, the pizza is usually good and the staff are very friendly and helpful. Now and then, you will have visits where a number of arcades and pinball machines are out of order. Also, they are now starting to get new pinball games which was desperately needed. Overall, it's really cheap, a good place to go if you don't want to be around kids while playing arcade/pinball games.

I found this place through Groupon.... My kids thoroughly... ecstaticly enjoyed themselves. Owners…read moreand staff were ABSOLUTLY amazing. Location was easy to get to and the building is amazing!!!

This Is [Unfortunately] NOT an ARCADE !!! This is some lame specialty $10/ for 10mnts - sit in A…read morecockpit unit & shoot stuff (like every game these days). SUPER DISAPPOINTING! Because A Real Arcade is what NE. MPLS (Hell All of Northern MPLS) NEEDS! & im not talking A hesher-heavy "Bar-cade". We want A classic $5-10 Cvr. Charge (minimum) classic Arcade. With A plethora of Retro units, Pin-ball, Corndogs, Pizza & maybe A mini-put &/or batting cages.. Initially when my neighbor told me about this "Arcade down on Taft" I was stoked! An to find out It's this soon to be out of buisness "specialty Pod" ubiquitous shooter joint; i was crushed.. And Not that the staff was Rude, sophomoric or uptight. I couldn't even tell ya, cause like I said I was so dissapointed I turned around an was d-i-p.