I brought a group of 35 here with about two hours notice (our previous plans were disrupted by a…read moretransportation issue while we were already on the road) and In the Game made our experience absolutely fantastic. Not only did they have food and drinks ready the moment we walked in, they accommodated our additional needs and even took the time to look up our organization and make signs with our logo to welcome us! They really went the extra mile and everyone in our group had a great time. I am so appreciative and I only regret that we're from out of town so I don't know that many people to recommend it to! I am not a frequent user of Yelp but I had to come here to sing their praises.

$32 (the cheapest card option) feels like too much for 2 people. Most of the machines were out of…read moreorder, or they took your points and proceeded not to work. The prize selection is also a joke. The only items you can redeem if you're in the 100s of point range is candy and Dollar Store fidget toys. I wouldn't recommend coming here. Just go to Dave & Busters.

way overpriced. All the other claw machine places I have…read morebeen to put the number of tokens needed on the display by the controls. and it's usually two, three or four for the keychain size to mediumish stuffed animals. This place puts the credits needed on the tap pad lower down on the machine. I didn't realize that a machine could be 18 tokens, (all on a card by the way so you are less likely to keep track of how many tokens are left) at first. The small stuffed animals claw machines are 5,6, and 9 tokens to try. This place is way too expensive. We had a better experience and won more fun toys at the claw places in the Burlington Mall and The Mall of New Hampshire.

Had to finally swing thru after seeing so many social media posts when they first opened. The…read morekiddos there with fam seemed to be having a good time. We came strictly for the gatcha claw games. Booked it on a $50 /175 credit game card, plus activation fee. Then realized their credits per try was 24 credits on the labubu so they definitely raking it. I've been to other gatchas where it's $10 for 7 tries. Much better value on authentic labubu. It's alright i get it make your money. Just wont be for us in the future. We did hit a sonny angel blind box though! They also have the pop mart blind boxes for resale in their prize section. Gotcha machines is on the right side, lines the one hallway toward the bathroom.

Metro Bowl is a local bowling place where you can do candle pin bowling. What is candle pin bowling…read moreyou ask? Well it is similar to regular bowling but with a few different variations on the rules. The bowling pins themselves are tall and thinner, that are supposed to resemble the shape of candles (thus the name). Also the bowling ball you use is smaller with no holes in the ball and you are supposed to hold the ball in your palm and then throw or release it in the lane (in hopes of knocking over the pins). Players get 3 chances to knock down the pins instead of 2 chances in regular bowling. The pins are not cleared away until you are done with the 3rd chance to knock down those pins. Candle pin bowling actually was invented in Massachusetts and is played in some New England states (Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine) and Eastern Canada. When looking for things to do in Boston, the idea of candle pin bowling came up, which really peaked my interest. And so on a rainy Sunday, my husband and I ended up coming to Metro Bowl. The reason why I picked Metro Bowl was because of their Sunday special where you can play either Cosmic (candle pin) bowling or regular (candle pin) bowling for an unlimited play of 2 hours between the hours of 6- 10 pm on Sundays for only $15 per person (that also includes shoes). There are 2 different areas for either type (regular and cosmic) of bowling in case you are wondering. So we came in a few minutes before 6 pm and bowled for 2 hours. We were able to bowl 9 games I think in that time frame. If we were lucky to get a strike on the first try or pick up the spare, there would be this little animation cartoon on the scoreboard screen to celebrate your strike or spare. There would be a different little animation each time and we always looked forward to seeing what it would play. Most of them were pretty silly but brought a smile to our faces when we watched them. After playing candle pin bowling, I will say that it is harder than regular bowling. You don't knock down pins with momentum like you would in regular bowling so the game itself really relies on strategy because it is much harder to knock down those pins. Same for duck pin bowling (where it is popular in Northeast states and the Mid Atlantic area. If you want to know, the first time I did duck pin bowling was in Charlotte, North Carolina). The manager was helpful to teach us how to use the machine at our lane since we had never played candle pin bowling. She was very kind to make sure we felt comfortable and told us if we have any other questions, she would be more than happy to help out. We both really enjoyed ourselves and would come back if we lived in the area. Please note that Metro Bowl also has a restaurant on site in case you are hungry. Also the restrooms were clean during our visit.

This place is very entertaining. The people are very friendly plenty of parking right in front…read moreautomatic scoreboards they have snacks you can rent shoes you can have birthday parties.

This is one of the oldest arcades it really can transfer you back. They have video games, target…read moreshooting skate ball dancing monkeys. Basketball plus a lot of kitty rides.

Whenever I go here there is many things that you can do and buy I personally like the popcorn…read morenearby but the ice cream is also good

Had amazing drinks, the staff were amazing and great vibe overall! We stopped out at the bit bar…read morefor vacation two years in a row now if I'm ever back in the area it's definitely a place I plan on stopping again.

So much fun good drinks great atmosphere! Staff was awesome and attentive. Played a ton of games!!…read moreSang and danced the night away!

Went here with my son and nephew around 5pm today, on a Saturday, and the place was definitely…read morebusy. Parking was annoying socially with the areas where you can only go one way. One thing is for sure, there is a TON of things to do here. It was a little overwhelming for me because I wasn't super comfortable sitting around and not always seeing where the kids were (kudos to the parents who can do that). They're kids, so staying in one area longer than three minutes is impossible lol. There are different sections, lots of jumping areas, and many slides. The party area was packed. There were a lot of birthday parties happening. I noticed they have 9 party rooms, plus additional tables outside for parties without rooms, which added to how crowded it felt. At one point, they closed one of the areas because someone lost something and they had to search for it, which was inconvenient since that's where the kids were playing and were actually there longer than 3 minutes lol. There's also a lot of young (20 and under) staff working, which is interesting. They're present, but overall felt pretty hands-off, especially given how packed the place was. I also used the women's bathroom and out of 5 stalls, 4 didn't have toilet paper. The bathroom itself wasn't very clean and felt poorly maintained. When we went to get drinks, there was a long line and only one person working the front desk, so it took a while just to pay which cut into the allotted time for the kids. All that said, the kids enjoyed it. My son had been here before and wanted to come back with his cousin. He especially loves the soccer area, which was a big hit for him doing it is his favorite sport. I wouldn't say I wouldn't come back, but there is definitely room for improvement, especially with maintenance and staff being more attentive to the areas they're responsible for.

Visiting family, and found this gem! My daughter had a blast. It's not like our typical jumping…read moreplace back home but kept her busy the full two hour booking. I purchased the toddler 120 minute slot

Walking into this arcade feels like stepping right back into my childhood--but with the same…read moreexcitement, laughter, and magic still in the air. I grew up coming here, and it's wild (and wonderful) how it still delivers that same joy all these years later. The games are perfect--easy enough for kids to win and feel proud, but still fun and competitive enough for adults to get totally into it (guilty). Whether you're there for a quick game or full-blown nostalgia trip, it hits every time. The snacks are solid, the prizes are fun, and the energy is just unbeatable. It's not just an arcade--it's a memory maker. And the fact that it's kept that same feel all these years? That's rare. Still a favorite, always will be.

I wanted to like this place more than I did. The games are fun enough, but after a while everything…read morestarts to feel a little monotonous. There's just not quite enough variety to keep things interesting for very long. The biggest frustration was the claw machines. They don't take cash or tokens--only card scans--which seems unnecessarily complicated for an arcade. The 40 tokens for $10 initially felt like a pretty good deal, until you realize a lot of the more interesting stuff, like the VR games, eats up 8 or 12 tokens at a time. Those 40 tokens disappear a lot faster than you'd think. The ticket-to-prize system is pretty standard arcade math: spend a lot, collect a little, and somehow convince yourself that the tiny plastic prize was worth the financial decisions that led you there. It's worth stopping in for an hour or two, or killing some time while you wait for your pizza to cook. But based on the hype, I was expecting a little more. It's a perfectly decent arcade, just not one that lived up to the reputation that got me through the door.

The only retro game store you'll ever need. Been going to game zone for a few years now, and when I…read morehave friends in town it's always one of the spots we hit. They have a massive, constantly rotating variety of games and a deep knowledge of so many systems. I often see rare games (like original Pokémon, castlevania, etc.) and coveted systems for sale. They happily repaired my Nintendo DS after I'd been refused by every technician in the NH/MA area. The repair was very cheap and done quickly and seamlessly. I am so thankful to have my DS working again- the lovely people at game zone made my week (: Salem would be missing without local, honest places like this. Highly recommend.

This spot is a little tight but it has a lot of ol' school merch. Against the wall there were a…read morebunch of consoles or their boxes from back in the day. Neo Geo,Atari,Dreamcast,Turbo Grafx 16,Nintendo,etc. That was pretty cool. They also had tons of video games for those consoles. This store def put me down memory lane.