If you're looking for a place that instantly takes you back while still feeling like a night out,…read morethis is it. 16-Bit Arcade & Bar absolutely nails the retro vibe--from the classic video games to the nostalgic energy that hits you the second you walk in. The game selection is a dream if you grew up on old-school consoles and arcade cabinets. I loved bouncing between retro video games, a few intense rounds of skee-ball, and even some ping pong--it's the perfect mix of casual fun and a little friendly competition. The drinks were a standout too--creative, well-made, and strong enough to keep the good vibes going. On top of that, the service was great--friendly, fast, and genuinely welcoming without being over the top. We also grabbed some light bites, which hit the spot without slowing us down from getting back to the games. It's the kind of place where you can easily lose track of time (in the best way). Whether you're going for a date night, group hang, or just to relive your arcade glory days, 16-Bit is a guaranteed good time. Definitely coming back.

An adult arcade with drinks? Of course I wanna go!…read more 2 floors of the old school games you remember playing as a kid. Don't wanna take the stairs back down to the main level? Try the slide! I've been here a few times and I always order the Hulk Hogan. The bartender made a vodka pomegranate lemonade that was really good. Anytime I'm downtown and need to pass some time or just need a good drink. This is the place.

Went to tappers on a cold night only to see that it was closed for a private party. Epic idea for…read moreothers. Lol They were only closed for another 30 minutes so I went to the Mexican restaurant next door for a drink then came back to Tappers. Tappers is free - except for their pinball. Not a problem. They just ask that you buy a drink for cover charge. They had a great selection of draft beers, bottles, cocktails, and more. Staff apologized that we came by earlier when they were closed, but it was no problem. Great staff, great selection of machines, NBA jam, n64, and some new machines too. Overall awesome experience. Will be back!

A barcade! If you're a fan of old-school arcade games, this is the spot. Two levels of games, all…read morein great condition. And the best part? They're all FREE! The staff is always friendly and super helpful. They offer beer, wine, cocktails, and a pretty solid menu to choose from. There are tons of games, but of course, I always end up spending most of my time at my favorite. Another thing I extremely appreciate is that they have wipe stations throughout, so you can clean off the games if you'd like. Ps-- Harry Potter playing on the screens that day was a major bonus.

Our team recently had a team building night out at Pins Mechanical for duck pin bowling. It's…read moreregular bowling (no special shoes required) but on a smaller scale. The pins are on strings and the balls are hand sized. We had two lanes and a dedicated server to come take food and drink orders. She was speedy and very attentive. I had the mocktails and they were tasty but just a bit too sweet. The bartender was able to pour over ice and top with soda water which helped. Along with bowling they have pinball, jenga, cornhole, and other yard games. It really started picking up and getting busy around 7:30-8pm.

This place is always a good time. Not only are there so many activities (duckpin bowling, arcade…read moregames, beer pong), the drinks are fun too. This was our first stop on a bar crawl and the drinks we had here were excellent!

This place is great! All you can play for $15…read more We actually had a group of 11 and I think 10 or more gets you down to paying only $10 a person! You get a wrist ban and can play all day long with in and out privileges so you can go to the restroom, get some food, shop, and still come back for more! They have pinballs, dance revolution, guitar hero, tons of retro games and newer systems. You can play in groups or solo. They also sell games, devices, clothing and other merchandise. Definitely a great place to go to spend the day gaming!!

This is a great place to play video games, and it held my older kid's attention for at least two…read morehours. My younger child (lower elementary age) was bored after about 45 minutes, but your mileage may vary. Boss Battle Games has a lot of cabinet-style arcade games, like Centipede, Pac-Man, Mortal Kombat and others. All of your Gen-X and Millennial video game dreams will be fulfilled here. They also have some pinball machines -- some you can play for an extra fee, and some seemed like they could be played with the price of admission. There are also some interactive games, like Dance Dance Revolution. Speaking of admission: You pay $15 for a wristband that grants you access to almost all of the video games, and you can come and go all day. If you're really into playing video games, this is a great deal. They don't sell any food or beverages here, so if you want something to eat or drink, you'll need to leave and come back. But since Boss Battle Games is located inside Castleton Mall, there are lots of places to find something to eat around the area.

Went today for the first time and the kids loved it!…read more Here's what we loved: Zip line Basketball area Tons of Jump spaces Obstacle course area Dodgeball area Foam pit area Tons of sitting spaces for parents Lights are on! Not dark Food court area All day access with your admission Parents jump free with kids What you'll want to know: Arcade is an additional fee Bumper cars are additional fees You'll need Adrenaline socks They have birthday party packages as well. Weekday admission is about $22 a person without socks and weekend is $25 (at the time of this email).

I brought my 4 1/2-year-old here today and initially thought I had found the perfect place. Within…read more30 minutes, I was at the register purchasing a $157 monthly pass (4 months) for the toddler area. I was impressed enough that I texted three friends photos, told my wife to start planning our son's birthday party here, and was actively asking managers about upgrading to full access because I had just discovered the larger "Adrenaline" area. For context: it's Indiana winter, it was cold, and I had a hooded sweatshirt on with the hood up because I was freezing. During my 2 1/2-hour stay, I spoke with two managers about memberships--neither said a word about my hood. While walking around trying to keep up my child, I heard someone off to the side say, "Take your hood off." I approached the man, who asked me politely. I politely asked why it was a rule. His response was shocking: "So I can see your entire face on my 50 cameras." This was 11:30 a.m. on a Friday, not a packed weekend night. I turned away to continue looking for my child, removed the hood, and muttered "whatever dude" under my breath. That's when the situation escalated wildly. He charged toward me, yelling: "I'm the owner--if you don't like it, leave!" I had already complied. That wasn't enough. He then shouted: "I'll give you your money back!" And finally said something that truly crossed a line: "If there are off-colored people with hoods up and we ask them to take it down, what would that look like?" I'm still trying to understand why race was brought into this at all. Let me be clear: * The facility is great for kids * The staff and managers were wonderful * We were not leaving anytime soon until this happened But the owner's behavior was aggressive, unnecessary, and completely inappropriate. A simple rule explanation would've sufficed. Instead, it turned into a power trip with racial commentary that had no place in the conversation. Rules are rules--but how you enforce them matters. I'll take the refund. And I'll take my business elsewhere.

Pay between $1 to $5 for unlimited pinball play. Yes, you choose the amount!!…read more Pinball games they have include: The Addams Family The Creature from the Blue Lagoon Star Wars The Shadow Doctor Who And more! They have some really, really old machines. So nostalgic! They serve beer. Must be 21+ to enter. Located in the Murphy Building. If you see a black bank vault door... you're there!! Some people hog the machines but most are considerate. Not sure on when they are open but for sure on First Friday's.

Word is getting out...this is a freaking awesome place to play a game of pinball...and it really is…read morein a vault! My husband and his friend come here for their competitive league pinball games. Everyone is friendly and there is beer available for purchase if you so choose to indulge. As for the other times the PinVault is open, I'm not sure about drink options as I have only been here during league times. I personally don't play. I hang out on the couch with my puppy and she greets everyone. Everyone (including the guys who run the place!) are super-friendly and have a grand time playing pinball.

A new option for vr entertainment. No need to buy an expensive computer and be set. All games are…read moreavailable in 15 minute sessions with one, two, or three game packs at different prices. The facilities are brand new and in tip top shape. They offer a variety of food, snacks, and drinks. We didn't eat while we were here. But my son checked out one of the VR games for 15 minutes. He loved the kid friendly player vs player shooter. They have a large catalog of games to choose from. They do divide the games for older kids and adults vs younger players. There was plenty of staff on hand to assist and answer questions as well. The location is next to the movie theatre if you are trying to find it. I also heard they offer birthday parties as well. My son says he liked it a lot and had a good time playing the game.

My 5 year old grandson and I came here for a birthday party. It was a really great time! Their…read morerange of VR games is awesome so there is something for everyone! Dawn, the owner was very personable and a gracious host! All her employees were very polite and did a great job with all the kids! They were very patient in a room of kids! I would definitely recommend Virtual Galaxy to anyone of any age! My grandson is already asking to come back!!

some. My little had a blast. They have a large parking lot that can handle more than enough…read morevehicles. They do have age and weight limits that they strictly adhere to and I know the ceiling is 250 pounds, because I was knocking on the door of it and had to jump on the scale. You have to be at least three to join in on the fun, so I left the youngest little at home. This place is huge, approximately 72,000 square feet, and there are not many indoor kids play places on the south side of Indy, so this is a welcomed addition. They have zip lines, rock climbing walls, trampoline dodgeball, trampoline basketball, trampolines, a battle pit with foam blocks, trampoline air bag, laser tag, and a ropes course. There are also concession stands and video games. I must admit, that looks like a place that teleworking parents bring their kids while they work. They had some people there that looked like they were in a home office. The entire staff here is very friendly and helpful. Top notch all the way. You can bring your own helmet for the zip line, ropes course and rock climbing, which I recommend, so you know it fits, or they have common use ones that you can borrow They have 2 concession stands, one upstairs, by where you get on the zip-line and one downstairs. The upstairs one is only open on busy days. The downstairs one has a small arcade area and is their primary concession bar. They have candy, soft drinks, hot dogs, burger, fries, pretzels and other typical quick food. They are slightly higher priced than normal. I guess in line with movie theater prices. And they do not allow outside food or drinks. They have 4 zip lines that are all the same, but the number of lines open depends on how packed the place is. They were only running one line while I was there. There are some couches overlooking the zip line and some tables and chairs in the area of the upstairs concession stand that are some prime real estate. That is where some parents set up their hoe offices and also serves as a place to hold people's coats, shoes and other belongings. I did not see one free, while I was there. FYI: The ropes course has a higher height requirement than most of the attractions there. You should check it before you wait in line to make sure that your little is good to go. The rock climbing wall has two sections. One has a lot of attachments for little kids to grab and stand on. The other has much less attachments and is way more challenging. They have a toddler area, with a large bounce house and little toys. It is fenced off from the other areas. It is only for kids 2 years old and under or who are under 35 pounds. This is the only area in the complex that those kids can play. They play host to birthday parties and have a huge indoor soccer field where they hosts soccer leagues, football games and ultimate frisbee. It is very nice, with spectator bleachers and all. It can be rented out. They run some good specials, like their Hero Days on Wednesday and Thursday where Police, teachers, firefighters, nurses and military (along with their immediate family) get a discounted rate for 2 hours of unlimited stuff. It is a really good deal. You may also find an occasional Groupon deal as well. I really do not understand all the bad reviews this place got. My experience was awesome. My little and I had so much fun. She rode the zip line like they were closing it down for the season. She was able to easier navigate the rock climbing wall, which boosted her confidence as well as her ego. There is tons to do here, but I think two hours is good to do what you want to do. This is definitely the place to bring the little ones, but not too little. I highly recommend checking this place out.

There really is something for everyone here. Even toddlers and crawlers have their own little…read moresection, and it's reserved just for the little kids, blocked off by a black mesh curtain, with height and weight cut offs and everything. It's like a little baby nightclub. But mainly, Zip City is for the big kids. There are two ziplines, several trampolines (even trampolines where you can joust, shoot hoops and play dodgeball), a laser tag area, a sky obstacle course and a rock climbing wall. There is also an indoor field, but we didn't play on it because there was a soccer game happening when we visited. We were here for a birthday party, and it seems like a great place to have a party. You get your own space with tables and a staff member to help, and then you set your hellions loose to burn off the sugar from the birthday cake. It's a really fun place for boys and girls who are adventurous and need an outlet for their energy. One of the things that I appreciate was that there was a staff member at each area, and several at the trampolines. They are always watching everything that's happening, and will remind you of the rules if they see you breaking them. I like my kids to have fun, but I like them to be safe more. In order to use the zipline, you need to weigh at least 35 pounds. Keep that in mind when planning a trip! Kids who weigh less than 35 pounds can play in the toddler section.

This place is underrated. I came for a kids birthday party and I had so much fun with my husband…read moreplaying arcades and drinking at the bar. I'm surprised it wasn't more packed. There's so much to do and play for kids and adults. I'd definitely recommend for date night, family outing, or anything really. Adult drinks were pretty good, not sure about the food we didn't get a chance to try but the menu looks promising.

I really like this place! It's perfect for game day or just a pop in for an hour on a rainy day…read more They have a couple of retro gaming consoles in the back which are enough to keep me busy while my kids are doing Nerf or VR or the Bball shootout. The little food window smells like deep fried perfection but I've never eaten anything from there. If you're bringing kids, have them get a couple of friends to tag along or they might not get the full effect if it's not very busy inside.

I went to an axe throwing social event there and had an amazing, fun time. Loads of things to do…read morethere. Awesome setup. A few free table games. Many games I have not seen at other arcades. Too many crane games which are always at full price. Tried playing a few games but am still learning how to play and win. My go-to is now the Wizard of Oz because I can play for a long time on the bonus game (4 pays). Arcade card costs $1. I filled my card with $20 plus a $5 bonus. Wednesday is half price arcade games, which is the only deal I believe they offer. Lots of exchange options but what would I find useful. We needed help operating the card exchange machines. I wish they offered more deals or coupons.

A Strike for Fun--and the Pizza!…read more If you're looking for a place where good times roll as smoothly as a perfect strike, Bowl 32 absolutely delivers. From the moment you walk in, the vibe is upbeat, welcoming, and perfect for hanging out with friends or family. The lanes are clean and well-kept, the atmosphere is lively without being overwhelming, and there's that classic bowling-alley energy that makes every frame feel exciting--whether you're a pro or just there for laughs. And then there's the pizza. Wow. It's the kind of pizza you don't expect to be that good at a bowling alley--hot, cheesy, flavorful, and exactly what you crave between turns. One slice quickly turns into "okay, just one more," and before you know it, the whole table's asking for another pie. Great bowling, great food, and great memories--Bowl 32 is the kind of place that makes you want to come back again and again. Total strike across the board!