Experiences my second time in this multi-room entertainment center, and I must say it's my favorite…read moreone in the Valley! It's the perfect activity if you prefer super active games over logic/puzzle-style rooms (though there's a bit of that too). Here's what makes it stand out compared to the similar spaces that have been popping up in the Valley: - Physicality: I'm a workout junkie, and I was *sweating* in every room we chose. There are less intense games, but we really loved running around in the Mega Grid and Grid, rapidly throwing balls in Strike, and shooting Hoops. - Tech: The responsiveness is amazing. The thermal cameras are shockingly accurate in the Laser rooms, so you really have to sneak like a spy. The Grid rooms also capture the colors you're standing on with no time delay. - Multi-game rooms: Love that you can choose between multiple game options per room (ex: Asteroid-style vs hitting the right colors in Strike), and there are both cooperative and competitive mode options. Keeps the experience fresh even if you go often! - Leveling up: Games can get INTENSE the more you go back. You can advance to higher levels, and your progress is saved from previous visits. If there's no one waiting for the room, you get the option to continue playing to the next level after you pass. - Individual scoring: The mix of cooperative and competitive games means everyone gets their own wristbands and user profiles to rack up points. You can trade points for prizes like keychains, basketballs, extra time, and even Apple watches and PlayStations over time. The only downside is this space is a bit costly compared to similar spots ($28 for only an hour). Weekends seem crowded all day since there's only 13 rooms, so the frequent rotation can add up -- we were usually spending one minute in, one minute out of rooms once it got super busy. But the level of cardio, constant fun no matter how many times you go, and responsiveness really make it worth it for special occasions or outing with friends. Really recommend this experience overall!

Wooowww!!!! This is a cool place. It's essentially a multi room workout center that provides…read moremultiple group interactive games for about 10-15 rooms. Each room has multiple games and levels. I got a great workout in for 60 minutes and would definitely come back! It was so fun and I really hope they expand to other places in Arizona (Tucson).

Such a fun place to visit! There are so many restaurants and activities all in one area, plus…read moreparking is easy. Not too fun during the summer though because it's open parking! It's also a great spot to entertain and tire out the kids! Lol There's even a Ferris wheel, but it was way too hot for us to ride. We also found a photo booth near the restrooms ($8), which was a fun little bonus. It's conveniently located near OdySea, Topgolf, and Talking Stick, and it's super easy to get to from the freeway. If you're visiting during the summer, I'd recommend saving the outdoor walking for the cooler months and spending the hotter afternoons indoors at OdySea.

1 Star - Dangerous and disappointing experience on the Big Wheel…read more I rode the Boardwalk Big Wheel at Arizona Boardwalk today with my two young boys, ages 2 and 4. The experience was honestly terrible and, more importantly, felt unsafe. It was 105°F outside, and we were placed in the orange #15 gondola. The gondolas are primarily enclosed by glass and have no effective air conditioning. The AC in ours was clearly broken and was blowing hot air instead of cooling the cabin. Within minutes, all three of us were drenched in sweat and the heat inside was becoming extremely uncomfortable. The biggest issue was that the attendant locked us inside the gondola despite the extreme heat. We waved at her to let us out, but she didn't. We went around the entire wheel and, when we came back around, we waved again. She saw us, but still didn't open the door. I ultimately had to yell and knock on the glass to get her attention before she finally let us out after the second trip around. When we got off, I explained what had happened to the attendant. Her response was essentially an unenthusiastic, unapologetic "sorry." There was no concern about whether my children or I were okay, no offer to move us to a functioning gondola, and no refund or other attempt to make the situation right. I paid $22.71 for the ride, but the money isn't really the issue. What concerns me is putting young children into an enclosed, extremely hot gondola with a malfunctioning cooling system and then failing to respond when the passengers are clearly asking to get out. I would strongly recommend that Arizona Boardwalk inspect and properly maintain these gondolas and, more importantly, make sure attendants respond immediately when passengers are signaling that they need to exit. I would not recommend riding the Boardwalk Big Wheel, particularly with young children in extreme heat.

Had a great time at Game Show Battle Rooms in Phx/Chandler…read more Carmen and Will were wonderful. They kept our group energized and we all had fun. I recommend Game Show Battle Rooms for your events.

We booked this for my husband's 40th birthday! This is our 3rd time hosting a family event here!…read moreIt's our go-to for adult birthday parties in our family! The adults in our party loved getting the chance to act like kids and our teenagers thought it was so cool! Even grandma had a blast! We have made some incredible memories here! Our host was so fun and full of energy! He really got our entire family laughing and fully engaged the entire time! The games were so fun! Everyone got a chance to play and participate the whole time! I highly recommend this place!

We came here (group of 4) on a Sunday evening and it was pretty crowded. We arrived on time for our…read morescheduled slot, but had to wait in line for a while which was a little annoying. The mini golf course was pretty unique-different from anything I've ever been to in the past! I thought it was really cool that the golf balls we're registered to our names and tracked how many putts we had. Unfortunately there were a few glitches, my ball didn't register twice and I had to redo my turn. Aside from that, the tracking features were pretty accurate. There were large groups of people ahead of us that were taking their sweet time and we found ourselves waiting for long periods of time between holes. The ball tracking lagged a bit and was glitchy to the point where we noticed. We all had a great time overall. -1 star for the technology glitches.

This review is primarily for the bar. My husband and I decided to have an early date night at Putt…read moreShack. Our golf was scheduled for 6p so we arrived a little early and decided to grab a drink at the bar. I saw the cucumber fizz on the cocktail menu and thought it looked delicious, but I don't drink gin. I asked the bartender if he could make it with vodka instead. He told me he couldn't substitute the gin because they have to inventory their alcohol. Strange - but OK. I asked if they are a full bar and he said yes. I then asked if he could make me a vodka soda with simple syrup, cucumber, and mint. His response was that he couldn't make it because there was no way for him to charge me for the extra ingredients. This is where I was honestly baffled. I wasn't asking for anything complicated or unreasonable. I'm not sure if the bartender was complying with policy or just didn't want to make a custom drink, but it's a full bar. The bartender could have offered an alternative but instead I was told it couldn't be done. The interaction was really disappointing. The mini golf itself was OK, the sensors didn't track 3 of our putts. We were told to report to one course to start but then got asked to start at another course. We were given balls with no explanation of how their sensor system works, so our first hole was a mess. We later saw other people checking in and getting the full run down on all the rules and nuances so we definitely missed out on the welcome factor. This was supposed to be a child-free date night, and being unable to enjoy a cocktail we actually wanted really put a damper on the experience. Could we have ordered something else? Totally. But the interaction with the bartender just made us not want to order anything. I would hope a full-service bar to could have some flexibility and, frankly, a little creativity. Unfortunately, that was not our experience here.

Glow Putt Mini Golf was a great time and took about an hour for my family of four. We enjoyed our…read moretime here on an early Saturday evening. Although it was busy, it didn't feel overwhelming and there weren't long waits at all. They offer a key to a bathroom towards the back and a party room for rental. The music was fun and upbeat and the ambiance with all the glow lights makes it cool and different. They also have an air hockey table at the front for a dollar. Such a fun spot for the family!

A good place to spend an hour while escaping the heat! It's not a very big space so it can get a…read morebit crowded, but it was good fun. The decorations were nice, and a lot of the holes featured neon tubes to give a little 're-charge" your golf balls and give them a brighter glow. Some of the holes had laser beams helping you with your aim. They have a $5 charge if you want to play the course again at the end, which is a good value. There's also a party room at the back you can rent. It's in a large plaza, so plenty of parking outside. The girls at the front desk didn't seem very happy to be there, but they were not rude by any means.

I'm not generally a big fan of 'brokers' of any sort. But this particular time it worked out & the…read moreprices were the same as if I had booked directly. This trip broker, Advantage Grand Canyon Adventure Rafting Trips & Tours, suggested going with the 8 day, motorized trip with Wilderness River Adventures. They got great reviews from all sides so we picked them based on the suggestion from Andy at Advantage Grand Canyon Adventure Rafting Trips & Tours. These trips AIN'T CHEAP, so we had a LOT of questions & even a few phone calls. Andy was SUPER HELPFUL through the entire process. Very quick responses to all of our questions. This trip had been on our bucket list for a very LONG TIME. We were starting to plan this trip right before COVID hit, but alas, we all know how THAT worked out! We are getting to the age where a trip like this can be a little difficult for older folks if you are NOT in decent shape. We are in decent shape but it was still a LOT OF WORK. You really need to be on the ball with camp setup & tear down & packing your gear.....for EIGHT DAYS/NIGHTS. It was a LOT. But we held steady & the SCENERY down there at the bottom of the world famous, Grand Canyon was worth all the work. Don't get me wrong, the GUIDES were INCREDIBLE! It's RARE, these days to watch people WORK SO HARD! They were constantly working to prepare our DELICIOUS meals, guide our rafts through daily rapids & keep us entertained at night. Not possible say too many great things about the guides. Just amazing. We are SUPER HAPPY we did the 8 days. I just don't think the hike IN or OUT of the canyon would've been something we'd find remotely 'pleasant'. There were only 4 of us that stayed the full 8 days from the put in point at Lee's Ferry. Half way through the trip, we offloaded half our group that would hike up to the South Rim & we would wait a bit for a new group that was hiking down from the South Rim to join us for the final 4 days. The people hiking down looked DEAD TIRED! We are happy we did NOT experience that. If you are YOUNG, it's probably not as big a deal. But mid 60s, naw. We do HIGHLY SUGGEST every person buy the TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE. We started this year out with some very 'challenging' medical issues. They were, most fortunately, RESOLVED but my husband's issues went down to the WIRE. Weren't sure right up until the day we left IF we would be able to make the trip. But it worked out absolutely GREAT & we didn't need to file a CLAIM for the insurance...but it was there if we needed it. Again, NOT a CHEAP trip & would be not pleasant to LOSE all that money! Everything about this company is like a very well oiled machine. SO HAPPY we got to check this off our bucket list & it was truly SPECTACULAR. A true, once in a lifetime adventure for us. We are grateful we found Advantage GCARTT online & chose to use their services to pick this trip. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

From placing our reservations to our helicopter ride and charter plane flight back to Las Vegas,…read morethis trip was spectacular and went off without a hitch! Advantage booked us on our 6 day/5 night motorized raft trip through the Grand Canyon with Wilderness River Adventures and it was amazing from start to finish. The absolute most fun we've ever had doing anything. My husband and I are active seniors, 69 and 67 respectively and we loved every minute. Advantage and Wilderness coordinated our trip with pre-trip packing list, complete and thorough directions about where and when to meet our connecting transportation to Page, AZ, booked our first night's lodging and got us to the river in a comfortable coach with a super friendly driver. Our river guides were amazing - can't say enough good things about them and how well they took care of us and managed every day of the trip from wonderful cowboy coffee and delicious breakfasts to start our day, thrilling rides through the canyon with stops for hikes and lunches and selection of beautiful camp sites each evening with gourmet meals that were over the top!! We would do this all again in a heartbeat and stay longer next time!! Thanks Advantage for a life changing experience!

My family and I recently visited the Museum of Illusions, and we had a great time! We purchased our…read moretickets online, and if you sign up for their email list, you can receive 10% off. We visited on July 24, and there was plenty of parking available. The museum was easy to find, very clean, and the staff was incredibly friendly. They were happy to answer questions and even offered to take pictures for guests, which made the experience even more enjoyable. There are also several other attractions nearby, so it's easy to make a day of it. One thing to keep in mind is that it gets extremely hot during the summer. It would be nice if there were sprinklers, misting stations, or cooling areas outside to help guests stay comfortable. The only downside was the ticket price. While the experience was fun and memorable, I would love to see family package deals or discounted pricing for families of three or more to make it more affordable for everyone. Overall, we had a wonderful experience and would definitely recommend visiting if you're looking for a unique and interactive activity for the whole family!

Went here with my kids (6, 8) and unfortunately they have the attention span of a gnat. They just…read morewanted to rush through so I didnt get to see everything. But what I did get to see/experience was pretty cool. The place is not that big but they pack a lot of stuff in. Most things are interactive in some way. Went here on a Go Pass and I'm not sure if I would go on my own if I didn't have the pass (especially since my kids zoomed through).

I've always been a fan of Frank Lloyd Wright, America's preeminent architect. And it's nice that he…read morehas made an impact on Phoenix. While he has properties all across the U.S., he's most well known in Phoenix for Talisien West. While Frank Lloyd Wright Spire isn't as extensive, it makes for a fun mini adventure. I stopped by on a Sunday afternoon and had no trouble finding a free parking spot in the entertainment center where the Spire is located. Naturally, it's right off of Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd. If you're trying to find where to park, look for Maggiano's. The Spire was actually intended to be part of the State Capitol Building (another cool place to check out). Instead, it ended up in North Scottsdale. It's a large spire that stands out due to it's geometrical design and color scheme. While I saw it during the day, it's also nice to visit at night (when it lights up) or around the holidays (when an elf is attached to it). Outside of the spire, you have a good number of interesting sculptures designed by one of FLW's pupils. There's also a nice water fountain and bench area designed by another pupil. You can see FLW's influence in frequent uses of symmetry. And last but not least, there's a little tablet telling you a little bit about the spire and sculpture garden. This experience is free and can be done in about 10 minutes. I still have a few FLW spots to check out in town. On to the next one!

Huge fan of FLW and Taliesin West was the first FLW site I ever visited about 15 years ago so I've…read morealways had a soft spot in my heart for AZ because of this. We were driving to Cosanti and I wanted to stop here to check it out. My favorite part of Taliesen West is the sculpture garden with sculptures by Heloise Crista. The good thing about this location is you can see a couple of the same sculptures for free. The archer near the fountain is very memorable and I took a picture of it for a friend who visited TLW with me and he instantly remembered it.  The spire itself was draped with a blow-up elf for the holidays and it was distracting. It was originally meant for Arizona State Capitol. It's odd its just placed on a street corner though I can see why its probably the best location for it. The spires at the Marin County Civic Center and the Anderton Court Shops are integrated into his architecture and feel a lot more appropriate. Overall, it was quick free stop for FLW fans, no one else was there in the afternoon. You can see a wider breadth of the Crista Sculptures at Taliesen West and there are better FLW spires that are part of his buildings.

Our family has done a bunch of escape rooms. Many have been the best in AZ and CA. I wanted…read moresomething a little different and Puzzle Rides Scottsdale popped up. We got to cruise around the fancy parts of Scottsdale while learning a little about AZ and solving a bunch of puzzles. Nothing too challenging, but fun. Our game master was a good host - very important with this type of challenge. We might give the Prescott games a try when we are up there.

Amazing super fun take on escape rooms! I have never heard of something like this and Charlie our…read moreguide was super funny and amazing with me and my girlfriend! Overall would go again and recommend to anyone!

What a fun time! Our host, Jacob, & his partner, Eric, were extremely well prepared, funny, and…read moreentertaining. We brought a group here for team building and everyone agreed it was fun and engaging. This would be really fun for a family gathering as well - highly recommend!

This place is so fun! We went for a friends birthday. I highly recommend for a birthday, team…read morebuilding, work event or just for fun! It was 1 hour of feeling like your on a game show! It's a really neat idea. You can purchase beverages at check in before going in. If you buy more than one you can store them in the fridge inside the game room. The game show host was a pro! Very interactive, funny, and made this whole experience 10/10. This was a lot of fun!