I've been excited for GBGS since I saw ads for it as it was still in the process of coming to Hawaii. I love the whole experience of it and as someone who is confidently competitive, this more than happily scratches the itch and allows me (and my friends) to go crazy and get a little unhinged. My biggest advice is that your experience is what you make of it so whether you are a large group and you adopt a couple in or a couple who needs to get adopted in, this is a great opportunity to meet new people and just have fun. The host will do their best to run the show smoothly and fun, but at the end of the day you can really determine your fun, and let me tell you, it's also not that hard. This is one of my favorite activities to do ever since it came to Oahu because of the variety depending on who you bring or the games you play. I also love that it's fun for all ages and for anyone's level of common/uncommon knowledge. It's one of the most unique activities on Oahu (IMO) and it's so worth more than one visit. read more

Came here for the first time with my friends. We came back home to visit from Texas and have never experienced anything like this before. I honestly thought this was going to be mediocre or somewhat boring and for only kids, but boooooy was I wrong. We did a family feud-like game show amongst my friends who wanted to split the teams up to mens vs women. I'm sure they regretted it because the men destroyed them lol. Overall, great host and setup to make it actually feel like you're at an actual game show. There were a ton of different game challenges which allowed different people to engage. I would've loved to try their escape room too, but we didn't have time for that. The staff were all friendly and welcoming. Located in the Ala Moana Shopping Center on the 2nd floor in the middle of the mall near Target. read more

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Connor, our host was amazing. It made my son's birthday extra special! Great positive vibes read more

Tried it for the first time, thanks to our loved ones, and found it quite interesting. However, I'm still not sure whether I'll do it again, since having "timing guesses" become the determining factor between winning and losing doesn't really make much sense to me. I would recommend including more questions based on general knowledge and other interesting topics or issues to make it more interesting, considering the fact that it was not cheap to play the game. read more

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You can choose your games or have it randomized. Wish we would have came with a bigger party, but it was still fun playing two versus two. Ask for Olivia!!! Great host!!! I will definitely come back and seek her out!! read more

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Came here to celebrate my friend's birthday and since it was our first time here we weren't sure what to expect but this was a lot more fun than I could've anticipated. The staff were very knowledgeable and helped make the experience memorable to the point that we might even come again to see what the other games that we didn't play are like. I can't remember what our host's name was but hopefully we'll have him again since he was able to deal with all of our jokes. read more

If you're looking for something fun, high‑energy, and totally different to do in Honolulu, The Great Big Game Show is an absolute winner. Five stars without hesitation. This place is located at Ala Moana by Target. There is plenty of free parking. From the moment you walk in, the vibe is electric. The hosts know exactly how to get everyone, and I mean EVERYONE laughing, cheering, and jumping right into the action. It's one of the few activities on Oʻahu that truly works for all ages. I've seen shy kids turn into bold competitors, and adults who swore they'd "just watch" end up yelling answers like they're on national TV. What makes it even better is that the games change every visit. No two shows feel the same. One night you're solving puzzles, the next you're racing against the clock, and then suddenly you're in a full‑on team showdown. It keeps the experience fresh, surprising, and ridiculously fun. We went with our family for a birthday game. We had 2 kids under the age of 8, a teenager, 2 college students, and adults. EVERYONE had a blast. Next time we will be bringing the grand parents. The cost seemed high, but honestly it was worth it. It really feels like you are part of a game show! If you want a memorable night out that's easy, joyful, and guaranteed to make you smile, The Great Big Game Show is the place to go. Perfect for families, date nights, birthdays, or just because. read more

Super Fun - Did a Team Build with our District Team. Also a farewell for our District HR. Highly recommend Sora was fun read more

Very interesting concept and our host really made it fun for us. Shout out to Ethan for answering our questions and keeping our competitiveness at bay. From what we saw, there are 2 game show rooms that can host up to 14pax each (teams of 7 or less). We had an odd number of people which is OK, because the team with 1 less person had 2 chances for some of the mini games, to make it "fair." There were 10-15 minute mini games that went by very quickly. All of us were adults, though some where English is not their first language. We had requested for "easier" games that didn't require English spelling bee type of mini games. They couldn't eliminate all of them, but incorporated more hands-on activities which we all enjoyed. I would highly recommend if you're looking for something different and fun for all ages. read more

Great Big game show is located in Ala Moana close to Target. Why not 5 stars? It is because we had 17 in our party and they said they would accommodate all of us. When we got into the room, we were separated into 2 teams. There were 7 name tags on our side with 7 buzzers - so 14 contestants total. Some of us decided to take turns on the games. Overall - lots of fun! I believe our game host name was Cassie and she was fantastic in her role. If you love playing games, like smack talking with family/friends and are competitive - this is for you. There is no where to sit, so this isn't a place to go for people who can't stand for long periods. read more

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This was our first time at the Great Big Game Show and it was amazing! All of the staff was super nice and really made you feel welcome. We had Connor as our host and he was wonderful! He was really great about hyping us up for every game and it felt like we were on a real game show. I would definitely come back again! I've always wanted to be on a game show and this really lived up to the hype! read more

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Great for a group of friends, especially if you're competitive like us, to celebrate a special occasion like a birthday. Good for team building unless you're the type who resents teammates when they mess up. Something different for sure! We had 10 people (5 on each team) which was a good amount. They offer different types of games. We had the original format which includes a variety of different activities that require knowledge as well as some luck. read more

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Wholesome fun for all. We went with a group of friends & acquaintances. By the end of the show the shared comradery brought us all together . read more

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We didn't just have fun, we had a BLAST! Fantastic team building event for our awesome and amazing coaching staff. We look forward to enjoying this event again. read more

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We had an incredible experience at Great Big Game Show! Our group was about 10 30-somethings looking for something fun to do on a rainy day. The experience was SUCH a blast - our host really brought the hype energy and got our group into the spirit. Without spoiling anything, the activities vary a lot in the skills required (some will be familiar from real-life game shows). This means that no one skill guarantees victory (I am terrible at trivia, but I still did pretty well!). We were hooting and hollering throughout the experience - luckily the rooms are closed off enough that it's okay to be loud! The team at GBGS also went above and beyond for us - we were celebrating a wedding AND a surprise pregnancy announcement, and the team helped us incorporate the pregnancy reveal into one of the games. It was such a special moment for everyone involved. They even gave us a hand-written note at the end congratulating the married couple and the new parents! Overall, I was blown away by the experience and the stellar customer service. 10/10 would recommend!! read more

We booked with another team of strangers and it was so fun! Our game show host Christian was witty energetic, funny and kept the vibes exciting. We will definitely try this again! read more

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Holland was the best host! We had a huuuge group (15) and they accommodated us with no problem. The games were entertaining and just challenging enough for our mixed group. Highly recommend for any group! read more

We came here for a team building event with the office staff and had a blast. Sora, our game show host did a great job!

Jabari our host was amazing, he did an awesome job explaining what you needed to do in each of the events. Where things were located in each of the drawers . This was very entertaining and fun would highly recommend this to other people. read more

The Ultimate Tenth Birthday - Like Stepping Onto a Real TV Set! We recently celebrated my daughter's 10th birthday at the Great Big Game Show at Ala Moana Center, and it was an absolute hit! We brought a group of 8 kids, and from the moment we walked in, they felt like total celebrities. The front office staff made everyone feel welcome and explained what would be coming up, creating a sense of excitement before we entered the studio. Why the Kids Loved It: The "Real" Factor: This isn't just a living room setup. The venue is designed to look and feel exactly like a professional television game show set, complete with podiums, buzzers, and high-energy lighting. Our game show host Christian explained how everything would work and then lit the fuse! There was non-stop excitement from start to finish. Keeping eight 10 year-olds engaged and moving towards the goals was a feat of persistence but he did it and ensured that everyone had fun. High Engagement: With 8 kids competing, the energy was electric. The games were perfectly paced to keep ten-year-olds focused, excited, and laughing the entire time. The games were a blend of Jeopardy and Family Feud which were fun and easy for the kids. Inclusive Fun: Whether they were the "class clown" or a bit more reserved, every kid got their moment in the spotlight. It was competitive in the best way possible--lots of cheering and friendly rivalry. The Atmosphere: Our host Christian did a fantastic job of managing a group of energetic kids, making sure the rules were clear while keeping the "show" moving. It was organized, loud (in a good way!), and genuinely fun for the adults to watch, too. Final Verdict: If you're looking for a unique, high-energy birthday idea that stands out from the usual park or pizza place parties, make a booking for the Great Big Game Show. It was a "perfect ten" for her tenth birthday! Cost is reasonable and there's a Kamaaina discount! read more

Awesome attractions for families wanting some fun. Ethan was great with so much enthusiasm and energy.

holland was an amazing host! we had such a good time! We did the game show and it was so amazing!

Had a great experience with a party of 6. Games were diverse and Ethan was 10/10. From checkin to checkout the staff was very friendly

Really fun with a group of friends. Like being in a tv game show Hard to find though if you are unfamiliar with AlaMoana Mall read more

NATHAN MADE OUR FIRST EXPERIENCE AN AWESOME ONE!! We truly had fun and we definitely be returning back soon! The games were fun and very funny! The game show is something that all ages will enjoy! My 7 year old niece, 10 year nephew and 10 year daughter couldn't stop talking about how much fun it was and that they can't to go back again. Good place to have a birthday celebration ! read more

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Olivia did such a great job hosting our game show!!! She was entertaining and engaging! We brought my brother here for his 24th birthday and he had so much fun! read more

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Such a fun family activity if you've got some free time. Huge shoutout to Connor for being our game show host making it super electric and really engaging the whole time. read more

Ethan was so awesome!!!! Had the best time!!! Red team winners!! Thank you so much!!!!

Great time and our host Ethan was very lively and made the experience memorable! It was like actually being in a real live game show!

So much ! Sora was awesome!!! Just wish the room was a little colder. It got hot real quick. It was a fun time, Good team bonding activity.

Our business team does a monthly team outing and this by far, has been the funnest and best experience we've done! From the moment we arrived, we were greeted well and our game announcer was all in! Definitely worth the investment in our team and our people. read more

We had such a blast! Christian was our game host and he was excellent! Will definitely be back! Variety of games to play...luck and trivia! Great for families or company team building! 10 out of 10! Check them out! read more

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Ethan is an awesome great host and it was super fun . The mini games were fun and challenging.

Sora was amazing! My kids had a blast this wasn't our first choice today but we are so glad we did it! She made the experience more than we expected read more

Holland was an amazing host for the Great Big Game Show! Lots of fun and laughter with family. Will definitely come back

Christian was amazing! So much fun we loved it, we had four people and it was very easy to book.

My host, Holland, was super enthusiastic and worked well with our personalities to create a fun, immersive experience for my date night with my boyfriend!! read more

Ethan you're an amazing host! Thank you so much for the great energy! Amazing experience

Had a great time with friends, OLIVIA WAS AN AMAZING HOST!!! Highly recommend doing it with friends and family

What a fun & different way to celebrate a birthday or for bonding time! Nyy was so pleasant and accommodating for our party of 12 and our host Olivia was so entertaining, kept the energy level hype and made sure we had an amazing time. They really took care of us from start to finish and made sure to celebrate our birthday girl in multiple ways. The games were also super fun, not the easiest/brought out competition in us haha. Overall, we had a blast!!! read more