BEST ARCADE IN THE INLAND EMPIRE!…read more There is nothing shy of impressive when it comes to this arcade and bar. My first time here was a mind blowing experience, and since... well, I never have yet ceased to be amazed with all that they have to offer here. I've been a regular for about 2-3 years now and I have not let up on visiting here regularly. The service at the bar is always awesome! All the staff are nothing but friendly. Much respect to security. The many choices of things to order at the bar are just as plentiful as all the arcades they have to offer. From pinball machines, to retro arcades, to the classic ski-ball and air hockey... they have just about everything! Even Street Fighter II and classic Mario Bros! Too much to name! If you have not been here ever, you gotta come visit! Gambatte and Kanpai!

Had a blast celebrating my husband's bday last night! Dinner at the Food Lab was great (reminds me…read moreof Rodeo 39 and some other mixed-concept spots around OC) and then we enjoyed HH (really great deals btw) for drinks and games over at the game lab. I do wish there were more games, but it's still a pretty solid space with a great bar. I'd love to come when they're hosting special events in the future! The pinball wall is pretty awesome lol we moved out to this area from OC recently and I'm so glad there are spots like this! Can't wait to come back.

Perfect place for a youngsters bday party. Lots of room, lots to do and most of all safe! Really…read moreenjoyed going to my grandsons bday party. Difficult to find, asks for directions

I had a birthday party here and the service was wonderful! As I was inquiring Diego was fast at…read moreresponding. They provide a staff of 3 who is very hands on! Jessica explained everything to me when arriving. They give you an hr dedicated to setting up, which they also help with. When I got to the cake and singing happy birthday, they took the cake to the back and cut it. They clean as the party goes and do the clean up after. Definitely a 10/10

We came in with little expectations but was blown away by how fun it was. There was a sense of…read morenostalgia playing an escape room with a retro arcade theme to it. I dont want to spoil too much but I recommend this room to everyone! A new experience for advent escape room enthusiasts and a great introduction for anyone who are new to the escape room world.

My boyfriend and I completed the "Escape the Arcade, Code Samurai" escape room, and it's hands down…read morethe best one we've done so far!! And we've completed over 50 together!! Definitely a must try if you're in the Riverside/Irvine Area. This escape room is perfect for a small groups and it's packed with super cool high-tech and gaming components that really make it stand out! The story kicks off the moment you walk in, and you're instantly immersed in the game. Ivette, our game master, was truly amazing at getting us into the story right away and kept us engaged the entire time. The building is a little tricky to find, so don't hesitate to give them a call if you're having trouble, but trust me, it's soooo worth it. We absolutely LOVED this escape room and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a unique and thrilling experience

Rosendo, along with my 2 party hosts, T and V (I don't remember their full names ) were AMAZING!!…read moreThe two girlies were great at making balloon animals, hats, and swords for the kids, they were at my side ready to help with whatever I needed, Rosendo was very accommodating for the needs of our party. Everyone was quick to take dirty plates and keep the room and tables clean, they brought out pitchers of popular drink choices to reduce our need to go back and forth to the buffet area just for drink refills. The food was great, though I'd like to give special attention to the chicken nuggets, they were so crispy and delicious great variety of arcade games, rides, and prizes to choose from at actually obtainable ticket redemption costs. Overall a 10/10 experience. My son very much enjoyed his 6th birthday party, and we look forward to doing it here again next time!

I come here every once in a while with the family. The buffet is amazing and there is a variety of…read morefoods, considering how many families fly through there on the weekend. Whoever is in charge of operations does a phenomenal job. It takes a lot of teamwork to keep a place like this running optimally. The rides are fun, the kids love it. The bowling section is really cool too. Everyone is friendly, and happy to assist. The bathrooms are clean (having kids, this is a big deal to me). But what made me want to write this review, was an interaction with an elderly Hispanic man that works there cleaning tables. His energy and kindness as a worker is exactly the sort of spirit I would hope to interact with when I have my family with me. I wish I knew his name, but he moved too fast to read his tag. Overall, we are always happy to come here, and will be back soon. I also would like to give a shout out to Sam, and Anilysa. Disclaimer: These are my personal opinions only, not professional advice. I am not endorsing, paid by, or sponsored by any business. Always verify current details (hours, menu, safety, etc.) before visiting. mikeabarrios@gmail.com

A GREAT TIME FOR ME... BUT a NIGHTMARE FOR MY POCKET! I'll admit I'm a massive fan of Japanese pop…read moreculture and vocaloid, so I'm the demographic for this establishment. Hence, it's easy to drop $70 and only end up with ONE small Kaito plushie from the Round One x Vocaloid collaboration. I realize not all are ready to commit to splurging, but get ready. Especially if you have KIDS! There's a feast to the recreational senses when you enter. I immediately gravitated towards the claw games. Note, the claw games are tough, I had to look up YouTube strategies and I still only ended up with a small prize from a smaller crane. I'll be back soon for Kaito's friends! If you're big on crossovers, Round One is constantly partnering with big names like Holo Live and other anime brands/titles. Sanrio is another major contributor, some plushies and prizes are even exclusive to Round One! I spotted cups, keychains, and much more. Now, Round One also offers bowling, karaoke, 99 cent ice cream, and arcade games. Thankfully, I went on a Saturday afternoon and it wasn't bad at all. No one was hogging up the activities and people were civil. I thought the experience was quite calming and sobering. I spent 20-ish mins inside during a quick stop at the mall and I already want to go back... when I get paid! Fun ambiance!

Making the trip out here wasn't a good use of my time. So many Round 1's around SoCal have Chiikawa…read moremerch but not this one! Not really too big of an ask in my opinion but okay. If you want a thousand anime girl figures I guess you'd be in luck though. There's some Sanrio stuff that's pretty boring and generic (with the exception of a bag featuring Romy and her obscure sister from Kuromi's Pretty Journey) as well as some Digimon plushies (only Palmon and Tentomon??) in a bizarre, cheap-looking limbless body style. The selection here is so random and incomplete it feels like they are sourcing from overstock or something. For example, it was weird seeing an entire wall of Kuroko figures (nevermind that no one has talked about Kuroko in over a literal decade and a half...), but ONLY Murasakibara, like, what? Note that there is security at the entrance and they will check your pockets and bags. I do like that they do this, it's probably just to make sure you're not sneaking food in but I felt safer walking around since the place is open late at night. It was extremely hot and humid inside and it smelled musty. I circled around to check out the selection but ended up leaving in 15 minutes because I couldn't find anything I wanted. Probably won't bother coming to this location again.

Greeted at the parking entrance with a lovely lady who was very upfront about the rides that…read moreweren't up due to high winds to ensure we were aware prior to entering she was lovely which I appreciated.Geki and Samantha were great when purchasing tickets and ensured I was aware of the rides as well, I purchased 9 tickets regardless since we are from out of town and wanted a little fun. We had such a blast literally enjoyed all the rides we did get to experience which were plenty and did some toss the ball and ring toss with Saul whom was also helped by Jake in accommodating our group. The Big top restaurant had joyful people working even with the influx of people. To end the night the mini golf closed earlier than usual but that was unforeseen Ivan was extremely helpful and empathetic about the situation. I WILL DEFINITELY BE BACK LOVED IT!! Everything is perspective make with what you have instead of longing for what's always been change is inevitable.

Castle Park is not what it used to be. Ever since the new owners took over, they've basically…read moredoubled the prices while giving people less. They got rid of the all-you-can-eat food option, made people buy the food pass beforehand, then told us we had to return it once we got there. Nothing about this place feels affordable anymore for local families. What makes it worse is that a lot of the rides still aren't even fixed, so it's hard to understand why prices went up so much in the first place. Castle Park used to be a fun, local spot where families could bring their kids without spending a fortune. That feeling is gone now. The new ownership seriously needs to listen to the community and remember the people who supported this place for years. Right now it just feels overpriced, disappointing, and nothing like the Castle Park people grew up loving.

I don't recommend this place simply because it didn't feel as inviting and welcoming as any other…read moreplace in America. It's not open to the public (as in you are not allowed to go in unless you pay). The owners guard the entrance/near the front door inside and you can't really walk in and go around to check out the games first unless you pay. It was just about a few feet is what we were able to look at inside and only up to the parking lot is all we were able to see. As you walk in, you'll be standing at the front while they stare at you. The owner just stared and made a comment "It looks like you've never been here" No S lady. It was our first time, recommended by the McDonald's Museum across the street. She stated what their rates were. The owner did offer to have her husband escort us to walk around if we wanted to look at the place. Although we may have looked young, we're not little kids. We didn't feel like being chaperoned by an adult. We're 4 decades old. If the whole place runs by itself without the need of physical money, how would they even know who's playing the 30min package or the 1hr? If they use a prepaid players digital card, then a chaperone wouldn't be needed if we can't play the games anyway. We don't know anyone there or wouldn't need to cheat to play for free from others. Needless to say, we didn't see much. Just up to the door while they guarded it. Too bad, we would've enjoyed the place, but instead we were greeted with a cold welcome. Judging by this place, I see the owners like to respond to every comment/review. To the owner, if you're reading this, please don't bother replying. We won't be reading it. We already got the point. To those reading this in response to the owner, please believe me when I say this is an honest review, and real customer service experience. I'm a minority in this area AND NEW so, maybe they judge differently. Edit: lol the owner STILL replied although we already mentioned their comment was not needed. Hard-headed much..?

I love this place! My partner and I have been going for a while for our date nights but I finally…read morethought to leave a review listing all the reasons why I love it here. -There is a large variety of games both old and new such as classic arcade games like street fighter and newer consoles like xbox/switch games. My personal favorite is the Dance Dance Revolution game but there are so many to pick from including a room where you can play board games! -It is very affordable and basically perfect for a date night or night out with friends. You really lose track of time while playing all the games. It is ten dollars for an hour and 20 dollars for an all day pass. There are also snacks and drinks in a vending machine which are also pretty cheap 1-1.50 dollars! -The owners are very sweet and recognized us even after we had only gone a few times. -It is super clean and nicely decorated! It definitely reminds me of my own childhood arcades. The bathroom is also always very clean which is a major plus for me. Overall, it is a great place to go to with friends or with your partner! I 100% recommend it for everyone old and young! (I always forget to take pictures but next time I go I will be sure to take some and add them to this post)

Great time w the kiddos today!! Definitely coming back. Fun for everyone even me, 41y mom. Manager…read moreJustin was out and about ensuring a safe and peaceful environment. If you have not been here, get here!! Prices are reasonable and staff was friendly!

Recently hosted two separate birthday parties at AirTopia. Party reservations are on the pricey…read moreside, but the atmosphere makes up for it. Fun, energetic, and welcoming for kids and adults alike. Pro tip. Book your party after 5pm. The glow-in-the-dark lighting kicks in and takes the experience to another level.

Visited for the first time in August and it was $10 an hour. They have a lot of awesome pinball…read moremachines. Even the restroom is decked out in gamer decoration. Be aware though, there's a very slight gap in the doorway. The parking lot is right in front. Seems like plenty of spots though it was almost full when we arrived on an early Sunday evening. Doesn't seem like it would take long to find a spot though. Ernie and Sarah helped us out at the counter. Really nice and helpful employees. Ernie gave us stickers too. There are so many fun games here. They have pinball, rhythm games, old school fighting games and physical games like the mario sonic olympics. Crazy how "heavy" the older pinball machines games feel, like Pirates of the Carribean. I was having a blast with the X-men and Deadpool machines though. They also have a big screen for the latest Mortal Kombat game. You just need to ask for controllers. Ernie informed us they have all day sale options on certain days as well. A great experience! Thank you!

Super cool spot! Found it without realizing it so close to home. Reminds me of a favorite spot of…read moreours in Vegas when we take the kids! Unlimited play for a set dollar amount by the hr or for the day!

Stopped by Big Al's to catch the Sunday afternoon football games. Location has games, bowling, big…read morescreens and a large seating area. Tons of parking and at 1pm on Sunday, a good amount of seating. We ordered the regular size nachos, with beef, Philly cheesesteak sandwich, a watermelon vodka lemonade and a Bloody Mary. Everything came out quickly and well made. The nachos were a bit spicy, perfect for me, a bit much for my BF. The nachos were great though because they put all the fixins on the side. The potato chips that came with the sandwich and the nacho chips, were freshly made and crunchy. Great lunch and fun vibes. Will come back again for the potato chips

I've now been here twice to bowl, and unfortunately both experiences were frustrating enough that I…read morewon't be bowling here again. Both visits had the same issue: the group next to us had no sense of bowling etiquette, and it was never addressed by staff. Their parties were oversized and ended up spilling into our space sitting in our seats, placing drinks on our table, and generally taking over the shared area. On top of that, their kids repeatedly came over to our lane, touching our tablet and interfering with our game. It made it really hard to enjoy what we paid for. What made it worse is that both times, the groups next to us were visibly drunk. That kind of environment might be expected at a bar, but when it starts impacting other guests' experience especially families it becomes a problem. There didn't seem to be any staff intervention to manage the situation or maintain a respectful atmosphere. Another frustrating point was the check-in process. I brought my own Brunswick bowling shoes, but I was still told I had to rent a pair anyway. The employee even said I could "just do whatever with them," which honestly makes no sense and feels like an unnecessary charge. Policies like that don't feel customer-friendly. To be fair, Big Al's is a fun place overall. The arcade games and general hangout vibe are great, and I'd still come back for that. But the bowling experience itself just isn't worth it based on what I've experienced. There's definitely room for improvement staff should be more proactive about enforcing basic bowling etiquette, making sure groups stay within their assigned seating areas and respect neighboring lanes. Better monitoring, especially when alcohol is involved, could help prevent disruptive behavior. Clear limits on group sizes per lane, ensuring kids stay within their own lane, and revisiting the shoe rental policy for guests who bring their own equipment would all go a long way in improving the experience. There's definitely potential here, but the bowling side needs better structure and oversight.