Level One Bar + Arcade

Let me tell you something pins has revamped their drink menu and they are officially That Girl…read moreAgain. The strawberry old fashioned used to be my go to drink but it's been off the menu for years and it has been hard to find something comparable on their menu that's not a regular old fashioned. But I kid you not every drink I had this day was delicious, I hope there is consistency among locations for these items but I'm told that they are newer additions. * The general (whiskey) 5/5 * Hazed and confused (gin)- 5/5 * Infinity & beyond (thc) 5/5 Friends bear hug (4/5), the daphne (4/5), atomic blonde (3.8/5) and gazed and confused (4/5). Good service, cool vibes. Of all the times I've been to pins I've never played duck bowling but I do enjoy the arcade and yard games. They're on Pricey side though; for three drinks + tips we spent about $45-50 each. Not sure if they have happy hour or weekly specials.

Popped in day after Christmas for some fun and a drink! Scored a duck pin lane and it was a lot of…read morefun! Then played giant Jenka and hoops. Great, chill layout and vibe. Bartender was friendly and nice. Definitely liked this location and will be back!

6.9 mi•University District

Pinball machines!

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Beer & fire pit

Old North Arcade

4.0(110 reviews)

Was visiting from out of state and just happened to wander in and we're super glad we did! The…read moredrinks are incredible and really well priced, the arcade games themselves had some of my old favorites that made me feel nostalgic and a lot of other cool ones too. The menu was really versatile, our bartender Ursula was really nice and accommodating to my partner's allergies. She answered any and all questions we had about the menu with a smile! Highly recommend checking this place out.

I came here on a first date recently and thought it was such a wonderful idea for doing just that…read more I love arcades and games in general, I'm super competitive! That said, it missed the mark a little. For starters, the A/C wasn't working in most of the space. The main bar area was cool-ish, but the rest of the place was so ungodly hot that I couldn't stand being inside. When the sun finally went down we kept going to the back patio to cool off in between games. And that leads me to the games... there were several that were "out of order" that we were so excited to play. Some of the video games on the wall with consoles weren't working well and shorting out. Some games had buttons that stuck and caused us not to be able to fully play the game. The basketball game wasn't keeping score. There were too many instances like this for me to count. It was a bummer. On the flip side, the drinks were affordable and they have a Borgata Pizza in the back. I didn't grab a slice, but my date did and he said it was good. The staff was also super friendly. There's several other arcades in Columbus that I would go back to before heading here again. I think with some basic upkeep this spot would be an all around winner.

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Brewcadia

4.3(44 reviews)

9.9 mi•Short North

I love Brewcadia still and will continue to come here but they got rid of the skee ball machine :(…read morethey now have buck hunter and a beer pong machine game but I guess the skee ball was too noisy?! Every night before bed I pray every night for this free skee ball machine to return. I am mildly obsessed with playing skee ball. Can you tell? Maybe because anyone can be good at it without any special skills and who doesn't love some tipsy competition? Idk Am I a crazy person?! We literally will decide to come to Brewcadia just to play skee ball so yes I'm sad that they had to get rid of the machine and apparently this deserved it's own updated review. I feel like the bartender was trying to tell me there's a chance it will be back, but that's also a good technique to get me to still keep coming here. Welp I will have to pay money at Bernard's to play now!

We popped in here to enjoy a few drinks and play some games. It wasn't overly crowded. Huge beer…read moreselection. Staff were friendly and welcoming to us new people. All the games are free except pinball and skee ball. They even gave a Nintendo 64 set up with Mario cart, a sega, and a PlayStation. We ended up playing buck hunter the most. So much fun. Most of the arcade games have a little cup holder mounted on the side also so you can keep your drink close.

Committed to satisfaction

Cute embellishment on bottom of glasses

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Brewcadia has 30+ video games and cabinets

Scene75 Entertainment Center I Columbus

3.1(93 reviews)

6.9 mi

Walk-ins welcome

Stumbled on this while wandering around the mall. Loud and flashy like a casino. Hard to talk…read more Loads of video games, claw machines, etc. Areas off the main rooms for laser tag, mini golf, and more. Full bar downstairs, little cafe upstairs. Ride the glass elevators! Because the escalators are shut down. Kid K loved it. I got a card with one of the "bulk discount" levels and we (mostly she) played for about 45 minutes on I think $35 (gets you $43.) Pretty good games; she liked the Minecraft shooter the best. Ended up with enough tickets to get a little candy. We'd come back.

Amazing family entertainment center, with two levels full of all kind of games, attractions, and…read morearcades. We had a blast at Laser-tag, go-karts, mini-golf, and beer-bee (throwing frisbee with a drink on the other hand). They have all kind of arcades, all entertaining and fun. There is also a full bar and restaurant onsite. Everyone was so friendly. I would definitely return.

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Combat Ops Entertainment-Columbus

3.5(48 reviews)

1.4 mi

The kids had a great time here, and so did I because I'm a big kid too. They have a decent…read moreselection of arcade games and on top of that laser tag and nerf tag. It's a good option for birthday parties.

Want to give a shout out to Josh Valdez and the Combat Ops Entertainment-Columbus!…read moreJosh and team were all amazing hosts for the evening! Top notch service and attention to detail! Thank you so much! Highly recommend! A 10 out of a 10 for sure!

Laser Tag

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Mission-based laser tag!

Game Arena

4.3(11 reviews)

8.1 mi

Super fun, great staff, great game selection, good food, great facility…read more You pay by the hour, which you can buy in various quantities. Reason my priced You can have food and drinks delivered to your seat with a couple clicks! They have an oil-free air fryer so it isn't too bad for you, either. Plus they have game-u now, so kids can learn to make their own games! Good for adults and children alike

This is a tough review for me because clearly this is a locally owned small business who cares…read moreabout the quality of their guests experiences. I did not have a good experience but I'm confident that these issues can and will be resolved. So with optimism, I share this review. I was looking for a unique daddy date for my 3rd child who thanks to Covid(sucks) has missed out on two birthday parties(20% of his birthdays). I saw a Groupon that allowed you to play for several hours for cheap. My son(10) called to verify what games were available and was told "we have all of the major titles". That's also when I realized that kids don't make phone calls. It was like learning to drive for him. I digress. When we arrived there was a special even better than the Groupon so I bought 30 hours or so for future visits. The staff was kind and at our request gave a tour. The problem began when we tried to play. There were fewer titles than we expected and we couldn't get logged in. Technical problems are to be expected but after 20 minutes, the staff member said "it's been doing this all day"....Oof. You knew about the issue when I called earlier... Additionally, and this makes sense, we needed logins for the games themselves. Which we don't have. 45 minutes in we had played a couple of rounds of a first person shooter that we were wildly outmatched in. And it was the only game we could get logged in to. My son was a trooper. Each time it became evident the game he wanted wasn't working he would say "let's try this one dad" and unfortunately, no go. Eventually I had to pull the plug and scramble to find something else. Full refund and bailed. That one experience was brutal. But I just don't think that it's conducive of the typical experience. If you are an avid gamer in the genres they have, with your logins, on a good server day. You will have a 4-5 star day I'll bet my bottom dollar. Alas, not us. Alas, not us.

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Star Lanes Polaris

They have coin pushers!…read more Bowling lanes are maintained, some of the balls are cracked or worn. But, ya know what!? Go get your own balls, NERD! J/k. Their food is really good! But, they did reduce the size of their corndogs and the newer bartender lied to me about it.. so, if I hadn't enjoyed so many nights there and that happened it would be less stars. I've had a lot of great nights here, so 5 stars! Ask for Megan for the bartender, she makes your drinks right and doesn't take BS. Liam is cool, too. I guess.

We made a 90 minute reservation for a Saturday night for a friend's birthday. When we arrived early…read morethey were able to work us in, which was appreciated! The shoes were clean and the check in process was easy. We had a group of 8 on one lane, and played Hyperbowl the entire time. We got through 4 games and maybe halfway through a 5th. This game mode is unique and different, the bumpers are up and based on where your bowling ball touches the bumper, you get different multipliers on your resulting score from knocking down the pins. Each round the zones and multipliers are different. Our group was asked if we wanted to order anything as we were getting set up and putting on shoes, but they never came by to check on us after we said to give us a few minutes.

8.4 mi•University District

65+ piece arcade and game room, with prize redemption center.

New attraction: AR Darts

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Smoky BBQ Burger

Game Arena

4.3(9 reviews)

We had to go to this place for my 8 year old's friend's birthday party. It was too far from my…read morehouse to drop him off, so I sat around and waited. I ordered some of the egg rolls and nachos. They were all soooo good and very affordable. It's definitely a college-town vibe. Prices were great. I wouldn't say it's appropriate for kids under 8. Also the smell of extra-curricular activities were was very rampid.

We went into Game Arena with the highest hopes of having an amazing esports experience. Our group…read moreof six bought an hour and got an extra hour free, which sounded like a great deal. Unfortunately, we spent more time troubleshooting and trying to get the games to work than actually playing. Half of our group eventually just gave up and sat around chatting. That said, the food and drinks were absolutely the star of the show -- everything we ordered was fantastic and honestly the saving grace of the visit. Game Arena has a lot of potential and could be an incredible spot if the tech side was more reliable and smooth. Until then, it's more of a cool place to grab a bite and hang out than a true gaming destination.

Korean fried chicken boneless wings with fries and blue moon

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FCOA at Game Arena!

Otherworld

4.2(274 reviews)

16.2 mi•Southeast

I highly recommend Otherworld if you're visiting Columbus, Ohio! It's one of the most unique…read moreinteractive experiences I've been to. The best way I can describe it is Meow Wolf mixed with an immersive art museum. The rooms legit feel endless. What surprised me most was how massive the place felt. Every time I walked into a new room, I thought I was getting close to the end, but there was always another room or hidden area to explore. It honestly felt never-ending. Well worth the 33$ I spent on this as well (they had a mini military discount). There's a great variety of experiences, from relaxing rooms where you can sit and take everything in to interactive installations, punching bags, and spaces you can actually play around in. Some rooms are beautiful, others are strange, and a few are just completely unexpected. Furry, soft, hard. Whatever you want, it exists. Great texture immersion for little kids. I full on feel like I'm in another world. Admission was $33. There's plenty of free parking, so that's another plus. I also love how this place works for pretty much everyone. Families with kids, adults, couples looking for a fun date, groups of friends, or even someone planning a quirky proposal. I could easily see people of all ages enjoying themselves here. Overall, I went in not knowing exactly what to expect and left really impressed. There's so much to see and explore that you can easily spend hours here. Definitely worth visiting, and I'd happily recommend it to anyone looking for something different to do in Columbus! This is a must stop by before you leave experience.

I loved my experience in the back rooms I mean Otherworld! This interactive art installation is…read moresuch a unique way to have fun on vacation that isn't just simply visiting a zoo or going to a regular museum. And the fun part is that there are no rules really, so you are able to explore every room at your own pace and you can even backtrack as many times as you'd like. The entire experience has its own theme and characters, but I noticed that there are multiple rooms with their own separate themes as well. At the end of the experience, there is a small gift shop. There is a secret code to take advantage of on the website if you enjoy free merch.

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Dave & Buster's Hilliard

2.8(171 reviews)

8.4 mi

Never ate at Dave & Buster's before, just watched a movie so figured I would shoot over here and…read moretry it out. I got the eat and play deal for 5 bucks for the meal. I ordered boneless honey barbecue wings and ranch. The wings were amazing. Fries came with it and they were also really good. Celery also comes with the meal. Got a Dr. Pepper which was also super good like always. Service was nice, I got seated pretty quickly and ordered. Food came in under 10 minutes definitely. Ambiance is nice. They have a lot of screens playing football and other games. Music is really loud. Haven't tried out the games yet but I'm sure they'll be fun like other arcades. I don't know how this place has a 2.8 star rating. This isn't 2.8 star food.

My family came here for the first time in a long time and had a horrible experience unfortunately…read more We really enjoy arcades and understand that they come with waiting, spills, loud kids, etc etc... but our problem came with the staff both at the dining section and arcade section of this establishment. Our waitress was super rude throughout and blamed us (??) for being given an outdated menu. Whatever. We spent time in the arcade area and when the little kids were ready to buy some candy, we had another bad experience checking out (or trying to). The woman in front of us was taking forever and no one ever came to help us check out. We asked if there was anyone to help us or if they could take a break from her and help us for a second. No luck. Ended up leaving after waiting 15 minutes for a few pieces of candy. I have experience working as a cashier and usually am understanding... but the situation they have going on there staff-wise is lacking. (Also... a lady stealing peoples cards??)

Honey BBQ Chicken

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Valerie R.

10 years ago

This is a great place to go with the kids, me and my wife played the whole day and the kids were nowhere to find. We found the kids laughing and playing. Fantastic place for family time. The food was great. read more

Heather S.

10 years ago

I come here often with a group a friends and we always have such a great time! I'm best at the games once I've had a few..

Jp F.

265

9 years ago

Bartender did exactly what we asked.

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