Took my son here as a Yes Day activity during Spring Break. We had fun! He definitely walked away…read morewith several stuffies in the complimentary! Sure, we spent $50 for a full basket of coins... but it was for fun and we ended up donating the 10 stuffies to his school for the prize closet. The claw does pick up the stuffies, but falls before it gets to the drop area. So it's an adrenaline rush. But by the three grab, you'll be able to win it! If you like to gamble, don't come here. LOL! We got sucked into playing the Labubu machine. We grabbed the box a couple times. So close! But that machine was more coins than the regular. And after 5 tries each, we realized we were burning through the coins quick. Definitely coming back with the whole family and deeper pockets... Hoping for different selection of stuffies next time we come, so we aren't trying to win the same ones again.

What a wonderful experience for me and my kids!…read more It's hard to imagine distinguishing arcade-like experiences, but this place is really a cut above. From the moment we stepped in, I could see it was going to be a good experience. We were greeted warmly and the various options for tokens were explained to us. My kids received red pockets as it was Lunar New Year. The space is well-lit and clean. The machines were all in good working order. There are a variety of options to choose from in terms of type and color of stuffed animal to try for and all but the Lobubu one was a single token per play. My kids were having a great time and won a stuffed animal. As we were running out of tokens, the worker came by and gave my kids some tips that resulted in the getting more stuffed animals and an overall better experience. Honestly, I went there with low expectations. It was one of those rainy days where I was looking for any excuse to get the kids out of the house, but between the cleanliness, the kindness, and the overall experience I am convinced that we will be back.

Not sure why there are such low reviews, it's been awhile since I've been here and lots has…read moreimproved. We came here for games on a Sunday and all the games were half off points. So you get more play for your buck! Pretty much all of the games were working and there were so many! We didn't eat here but we did order drinks and they were great. Service was fast and friendly. They also greet you very enthusiastically! Overall, such a fun environment to hang out in. It was pretty clean too!

Definitely not the same as it used to be. The times I've come through, the dining areas have been…read morepretty bare. It's hard when the D&B is huge. Went to have a beer and chips while I waited for my kid. Service is fairly quick since I was sitting at the bar by myself so they came over pretty quick. Otherwise, I have a feeling it's hard to flag people over. The place is as loud as you'd expect for a bar and arcade. Earplugs were super helpful if you're sensory. If you're really are sensitive to sensory things, this is not the place for you. Guac was not that good. Tasted artificial and was still pretty cold. Chips were great though.

Been here a couple of times for kids birthday parties and always a nice experience with the space…read moreand things it has to offer. The outside golf set with all different animals and specially the castle is lot of fun for the kids !! They even have arcade with tons of racing, biking and other sports!! Highly recommended!!

Key Points: - Nostalgic Family Fun…read more- pizza was meh. - "Famous Thick Shake" was huge, but more like soft serve than any milk shake. Came here with the Fam for a birthday party for one of the Little One's school friends. I swear I haven't been to Golfland in probably 20+ years (maybe even closer to 30. That's how old I am). Glad to see it's still up and running and still a lot of fun. Young children are still a bit too small to really enjoy mini golf, or laser tag, but they had a blast running around and playing the video games. It's great to see that some things about this place haven't changed. The host of the party also purchased game cards for everyone, and each card came loaded with 100 credits. Dang! that's a lot. They were only valid for the video games, and none of the ticket or prize games, which honestly makes sense, as buying in bulk probably comes with a big discount, and no arcade wants you racking up a mountain of prizes off a party package. Still, it worked out fine because the little ones had a blast on the video games, and I even snuck in a round of Space Invaders myself ;) Even for Golfland, I can't write a review without mentioning food. Yes, it was party food, but I'll try to be nice: - Pizza: Cheese, chicken, and Veggie. Choices were great. However, the pizza quality was pretty mediocre. Akin to Little Caesar's. I'd say Chuck E. Cheese, but honestly I've never tried theirs so can't really say. - "Famous Thick Shake": I did go rogue a bit and purchased my own order of this shake that they advertise on the posters. First thing you notice? The size. It's huge! They offer a small and a large, but the "large" is about three times bigger for just $1 more. And that's how they get you to buy the large. At $9 vs. $8, of course you wouldn't order a small! The "shake" is really more like soft serve ice cream in a cup, almost like a McFlurry. I wouldn't try sucking it up through a straw though. That's futile. You get to choose three toppings. I went with two: cookie dough and coconut, which kind of makes a coconut chocolate chip cookie? It was pretty good, though way too much for one person. The Mrs., The Little One, and I together couldn't even finish it. Of note: the receipt labeled it as an "IG Thick Shake," which made me curious. I assumed IG meant instagram. So I hopped onto Instagram and searched "Golfland Thick Shake" to see what the hype was about. Let's just say the search results ended up being NSFW. Not what I was expecting. Overall, Golfland is still a solid spot for birthdays, family fun, and nostalgia. The food isn't why you come, but the golf, games, and sweet treats definitely make it worth the trip.

Nice place to go bowling, watch a sports game, and just hang out. There's a fairly big arcade too…read more There's a small bar in the front and then a bigger sports bar/dining area in the back. Plenty of TVs to watch games. The few bowling alley's in the front are meant for parties. Last time we went bowling, the service was nice. They have QR codes on the tables so that you can order when you're ready and it links to what aisle you're in. You can keep the tab open until you're done. Food was pretty good. The platters were way larger than we thought, but I guess we should've known from the price...Beer is about $10 for 16oz. Depending on if there's games or parties, parking can be harder to find. Overall, I do like this place and I'd rather come here than D&Bs.

I had never been to Big Al's before, but attended a groups function there in the back bar area and…read moreit was a blast! Our group had a private area roped off and a plethora of food laid out for a buffet feast. There was salad, chicken kabobs, plates of antipasto, cheese, peppers, hummus, and of course nachos. Everything was delicious, as well as being lovely to look at. In fact, I think it was the first time in my Yelp history that I was so busy eating and having fun that I forgot to take photos! *eyes crossed* The area we were in had pool tables and shuffle board. I think there was pingpong too. I didn't interact much with the servers since it was a buffet and I was there for a function, but we had everything we needed while there. Be prepared for a lot of noise when you go. We had to use a karaoke machine in order to hear our main speaker. Lots of TVs blaring sports, video games and music. It's a great place for families or groups.

It's HOT and LOUD in here. It's hard if you want to play DDR. You get very sweaty very quickly…read more Maybe save that one for last and run home to take a shower. They have a lot of popular games, but they don't have Time Crisis! I was also pretty bummed that quite a few machines were broken. The ticket to prize ratio is very high. The claw machines seem really difficult, but there were a decent number of people walking around with plushies. The price per try for a claw machine is ridiculously high as well, so probably not attainable for casuals. The arcade games seem reasonable in comparison, but 8 credits still maps to around a dollar per play. $20 each and a lot of walking around lasted us maybe 2 hours. If you want to play the Japanese rhythm games (specifically the washing machine MaiMai one, it looks like they have an unspoken community of intense people. The whole time we were there, there were 2 shifts of people trading on and off.

If it is either Jenny or Chris seeing this, you guys might be aware of my problem! The picture…read moreabove is one of your employees. I assume she is the shift leader who handles stuff. Jenny and Chris are not at work. The thing was, I got charged another 16 dollars after paying the first time at the counter when I first got the balls and the rack. I overtime an hour. That was what the charge was about. I had no problem paying another 16, but this shift leader failed to prove that she was responsible for noticing that my time was up. It was 30 seconds to have someone coming up telling me, "Hey, time's up, pack your shit and leave." Then I'd be happy to pounce, but no. She argued that it is MY responsibility to have my time managed, and their employees indeed wrote down the time I have to be out ON THE RECEIPT. Well, I never pay attention to my receipt but the amount I have to pay. And by that handwritten note on the receipt which was in the trash can 15 seconds after I took it. I have no idea I got overtimed. Well, $16 is not a big deal to me. It might be somebody's wage for an hour, it might be a good meal for a homeless person, but today there is a reason for me to write down this review about having bad customer service at the overpriced place in the arcade. Thanks for spending time reading this stupid complaint. If you are looking for a place for billiards, try Jimmy's or California. Trust me, they might be a bit distant, but they got a cheaper rate of 11.5-12.5/hour compared to what I paid, 16/hour. And got diamond tables ;) To be fair with round1, they got shitty brunswick crown fucking 10-20 years old. Cushions are busted on #2, 3. Clothes are filled with food and drink. TOUCH it, and you will feel sticky :))) Well, it is "well maintained"!!! The ONLY table having no problem is #6. Why? Because nobody wants to be put in the corner, and there is no space at all for the shot :))) but I handled it. Jenny and Chris, this is not just a complaint. I am also a manager and I DO care about my customers, because I put myself in their situations. I do sympathize and learn about my business's mistakes. Finally, this is a trick of trade. If you actually do care, try coming into your place and enjoying service as a customer. Don't let your employees know you were there. Then you can find problems and fix them.

One of my favorite places to go downtown! I love them because:…read more 1/ They have super creative drinks that change themes for special occasions like Halloween or Christmas and a ton of super fun arcade games. 2/ The food is solid with delicious wings, pizza, ramen (I know! But it's good) and more 3/ It's an arcade with a ton of games that are always a blast. I think there's a weeknight where all the games are free which is always nice. 4/ Decor is also on point and their menus are always so creative. Always a good time!

Arcade bar! They had good music and a live dj, as well as pinball, Pac-Man, racing and shooting…read moresimilators, and other arcade games. Interesting drink menu flavors too: there was ube, turmeric, mango, etc. Arcade machines take quarters so you can bring quarters or exchange your money at the change machine or ATM.

This was my first time attending, and I attended with my son. We will not be back. First the…read moreConvention Center staff told us to get in the wrong line for the wrong event, and only by pure luck were we alerted that check-in was already happening inside. Checking in was fine, except I was asked to fill out a paper version of something I already filled out online. I had pre-ordered shirts for us, and they had my son's no problem. My shirt couldn't be found, and after having me wait for 30 minutes while they organized the shirt pile I had to demand one of the "same day sale" shirts because they were about to sell out and no one else thought of that solution. We finally get into the event and its dark. Its hot. We aren't allowed any outside drinks, not even water. Every game that wasn't broken (a lot were) seemed to have a line, and no one was in a hurry to let others play. There was no communication that there was a 2nd room with driving/flying games, we stumbled on that ourselves. We gave it 4 hours, and at the end we just left. I was told by staff that they weren't expecting this many people so they were completely in chaos. It really showed.

They work hard to bring it all together, but this year may very well be my last…read more I consider there to be three major Pinball Tournaments in Northern California. They are held at California Extreme in Santa Clara, Golden Gate Pinball Festival in Lodi and Pin-a-Go-Go in Dixon. California Extreme is not exclusive with Pinball Machines. There are also tons of arcade games for those who enjoy them. We have enjoyed attending these events whenever we're able to. In the past, our work schedules often got in the way. Now that we're retired, our vacation schedules often cause conflicts. The people who run this event have always done a tremendous job of getting others to bring their beloved machines, set on free play, for the masses to play. In return, they get free admission. A substantial number of volunteers are also needed to load-in, load-out, wipe down, perform minor repairs, scorekeepers, registration, check-in, etc., etc. We attend to see Pinball Machines that we've never seen before, to play with machines that are hard to find, to play new machines, but mostly to play in the tournament. Yes, there are cash purses and trophies or plaques to be one. Bragging rights galore! But for players at my level, it's mostly about WPPR Points that affect your International Flipper Pinball Association Ranking. As I write this review, I am 8640 out of 103,576 players in the world. Does it mean anything? Only to my ego. At one time, I was sub-3000. I simply don't play in enough tournaments to keep my ranking. This year's tournament entry fee was $2 per game. That is not particularly expensive BUT there was no limit to the number of entries that one could purchase. This changes that tournament of skill and luck to one of skill, luck and DEEP POCKETS. In my opinion, there should be a single buy-in. Everyone plays the same number of games on the games that are available. Yes, this will reduce the prize money but so what? Whatever happens, happens. If you have a great day, congratulations. If you have a lousy day, better luck next year. But under the unlimited buy-in, you just keep putting out money until you have a few good games to tie together for your final score. What? The tournaments almost over but you're in 11th place and only the first 10 places are in the money. Well, play some more and hope to improve your score and win! Anyway, without the tournament to play in, I will either only attend California Extreme one day only or skip it all together moving forward. Additionally, this year, for the first time, the Hyatt is now charging $40 to park overnight. This was either not disclosed at the time of booking or I somehow missed it. When I complained, it was discounted $20 because I was staying there for California Extreme and another $10 because I'm a Hyatt member. I was told that, "all the other area hotels are charging more for parking and the Hyatt is just trying to catch up." There was a 49ers exhibition game on Saturday, August 19th, and parking was expected to be at a premium and traffic would be a zoo. To counter that, we arrived way early to get a space. We arrived at 8:30 for a 10:00 opening. Because we left the house so early, we didn't have time to eat breakfast, but we had plenty of down time in the hotel (check-in was at 3:00pm), so we opted for breakfast in the hotel (see our review for Evolution). Breakfast Buffet at $28 per person vs Continental Breakfast at $22 per person. So, while California Extreme is still lots of fun, between the costs and the crowds and a Deep Pocket Tournament, it may be time for us to move on.

First time here and came with one friend. We had a reserved time slot and the employee was helpful…read morerecommending a game based on our interests. We did the Spider-Man game and I was honestly surprised at the fun we had. It had slow parts where each player takes turns but also times when we both played. I'm not sure a larger group would be as much fun because it looked like those games are more turn based.

My darling firstborn turned 9 on 2/1, and while her little sister was off celebrating a friend's…read morebirthday at Valley Fair Mall, her dad and I happily seized the chance for some special one-on-one time with our birthday girl. We played Floor Is Lava, and it was an absolute blast from start to finish. She was glowing with excitement the entire time and in true fashion, she was the only one who made it all the way to the top of the volcano! Such a fun, high-energy experience and a perfect way to celebrate her special day. We'll definitely be back for more games!

This is an amazing place for spending time with the family. The service, staff and food is great…read more They are attentive and timely . The kitchen staff and the bar staff, especially JB and Allen do a fantastic job. Highly recommend this location!!!!

This Bowlero was a bit dated, but nonetheless, my nephew and I had a fun time here bowling and…read moreplaying around in the arcade area. I went to this place because I got a Groupon for Bowlero, and it was expiring soon. The bumpers had to be pulled out like old school type of way. Lol The arcade had some good selections of games. I like the claw machine as I got a bunch of candy and CareBear duckies.

We love this place! Me and 3 other people played on date night and had a great time! Definitely…read moreworth the drive for a fun and unique experience. Pat was really helpful and answered any questions we had before playing.

The experience was awesome. First time trying VR and it was better than expected. So fun we went…read moreback a second time before we left Reno.