We recently hosted a birthday party at Flipper McCoy's in Virginia Beach and overall had a really…read morefun and positive experience. The biggest downside was the heat, especially upstairs in the laser tag area. It was uncomfortably hot and could definitely use better ventilation. The party room itself is on the smaller side and felt very cramped (only accommodates 12 bodies comfortably) and was warm too. The arcade noise carries in even with the door closed as the walls don't go up to the ceiling, but noise is expected in an arcade setting. That said, there were a lot of thoughtful touches that really stood out. The party room was decorated well, with detailed under the sea murals on the wall, and the place settings were surprisingly nice with sturdy glowing plastic plates, cups, and neatly arranged silverware that matched the neon and black-light theme. It made it feel more put-together than typical party setups. (Even though I decorated with my own decorations and partyware, as the birthday girl had a particular theme she wanted.)Our party attendant made it a point to check in to empty trash and make sure everything was going smoothly. One of the most appreciated features was that parents could watch the laser tag games from downstairs on the screens, and a few were even allowed to jump in and play with their kids at no extra charge, which was awesome. The kids absolutely loved the variety of arcade games and had a blast. Party pricing and packages were comparable to other venues, with three options to choose from, and we really liked being able to bring our own food and drinks. They were also very accommodating, since there wasn't a party before ours, they let us in early to decorate at no extra cost, and they didn't rush us out at the end, only asking for 30 minutes to reset the room for the next group. That flexibility made a huge difference, especially since we had the largest party package with multiple laser tag rounds plus arcade time, cake, and food. Parking was a bit tricky, but that was expected at the oceanfront (and we were glad it was the off-season). Most importantly, the kids had an amazing time and the birthday girl is already asking to have another party there, which says it all. A FUN venue with great staff and party flexibility, just be prepared for the heat, especially upstairs, the typical arcade noise (even in the party room) and the frustration of VB Oceanfront parking, as there isn't dedicated parking for the venue.

Pretty decent arcade on the boardwalk in terms of games and cleanliness. But pretty pricey. Games…read moreaveraged $1.25, and you have to buy a card to add money to and they charge $1.25 or 1.50 for the card. So needless to say it didn't take long to spend our $20. Maybe that is the reason we were the only folks in the arcade. We ended up with enough tickets to get 6 pieces of "penny candy". So I'd say skip the arcade and take your kiddo to the dollar store and let them come out with 5 or 10 dollars worth of stuff. Also we paid $12 to park in the lot behind the arcade. So a costly 15 minute experience.

This was so much fun for one of my friend's birthdays. We were all adults, with my friend's…read moregrandkids there also. They have a big suv, an old jeep, and other random stuff to make it was more fun. The only thing I would recommend is getting headlights that were the opposing team colors- it was tricky being all red. If you don't know who you're playing with, you'll never know.

TagTime was absolutely phenomenal! From the online booking process all the way to wrapping up the…read moreparty ! We booked on their website, paid the party fee and received information for waivers to send to our party guests. The owners / employees sent us a reminder text to arrive 15-20 mins early to ensure a smooth game start. When we got there we were greeted and quickly organized the kiddos to watch the safety/guidance video. The owners were so nice and truly a pleasure to work with. The establishment was clean, and well taken care of. What I love about TagTime is when the kids are playing laser tag you the whole side of the playing field is open with chain link fence so you can watch a lot of their fun & get great pics! The party room was already set with plates napkins and cups ! We were given a cart to take our cake and cookies :) - all in all we really enjoyed our visit and definitely will do it again! They also offer a military discount which is so nice! Thank you!

We went as a family to celebrate my son's birthday. The owner was very nice and very accommodating…read more We had a great time, and his prices are the best. We truly enjoyed it and you will too!

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We had a wonderful time at Play A Round Family Center! One of the first things that stood out was…read morehow affordable everything was. All of the staff I interacted with were very pleasant & helped me navigate which pass was best suited for our evening. We especially enjoyed the putt putt golf. The course felt brand new and was so well maintained & clean. The go-karts were a blast too. We didn't make it inside this time since there were a few parties going on, but there's an arcade indoors that looks like fun. Overall, I highly recommend this spot whether you're planning a family outing or even a casual date night. It's a great place to relax, laugh, and make some memories without spending a fortune.

Do NOT buy a gift card from here. Even though federal and state law prohibit a gift card from…read moreexpiring in less than 5 years, young "manager" did not want to discuss it. She said it does not matter, it is their policy that gift cards expire after a year.

I was happy to see this place was still in business (we haven't visited the area in nearly 5…read moreyears). It was clean and the kids enjoyed themselves. I was disappointed in how much prices have gone up and that some bounce space was taken away for all the video games (video game prices were high and it was hard to keep my younger kids away from them). It was something to do on a hot day for the kids though. Be aware that there is little to no structure once you are inside. Keep an eye on your children and moderate their behavior if you need to (there is no staff monitoring the bounce houses or floor)

Did a graduation party here and it was perfect the private room was absolutely awesome for our…read moresmall group

We only played arcade games we did not do the laser tag even though we should probably consider…read moredoing that sometime in the future. My kids are still a little too small to enjoy it. However, we played arcade games and my son had a lot of fun. The place is clean and the staff is very very friendly. We had a great time here and will definitely be back.

Very fun 10 minute sessions which didn't feel super short. They had 2 different levels or floors on…read morethe actual laser tag arena.

We had our son's second birthday here and loved it!! The facility was very clean and we received…read moreexcellent service. Detria was our party host - her and the staff immediately took everything off our hands and set up the room perfectly. This allowed both me and my husband (and all other guest) to start jumping with the kids immediately. Our son and his party guest had a blast. The pizza, wings, fries and muffins were delish! All leftovers, the staff boxed up for us and helped load in the car. They also loaded all the gifts in the car for us as well! This allowed for a carefree time for us and we really got to enjoy the time with our son. We will def be back and will highly recommend Launch in RVA.

Trying to contact this business is a NIGHTMARE. The only reason this is 3 stars is because Haley…read moreour planner absolutely killed it. The front desk wouldn't answer our calls - for days - and when we got there, couldn't suss out our appointment. But the floor staff is great!

My 6 yo old son had a good time. The only thing is the arcade is very expensive. The attractions…read moreare reasonable. The eatery only has one cook so long waits for food. And I didn't care for the food I got, burger and cheese sticks. Their pizza looks better. Maybe I'll try that next time.

SCAM ALERT Today was…read moremy daughter's 8th birthday, so we decided to support a local business and take the kids to Swaders Sports Park for arcade fun. I purchased multiple game cards for my daughter and two other children so they could enjoy themselves and save up tickets for prizes. My daughter was beyond excited after landing the 250 bonus on the Big Wheel Spin game... but when we checked the card balance afterward, the tickets were completely missing. While trying to resolve the issue, an employee directed me to the manager -- described as a white-bearded gentleman. On the way to speak with him, we witnessed another child hit a 1000-ticket bonus on a separate machine, and those tickets also failed to register. When we informed the manager, his response was:"If you hit 1000, you should tell me immediately." I explained it had literally just happened less than a minute earlier. His response then changed to:"Well, it says you didn't even play that game." At that point, I made it clear that I'm someone with a public platform, and I fully intend to investigate whether this is simply a flawed ticket system or something much more concerning involving children and families losing earned prizes. To be fair, I want to mention that the majority of the staff were actually polite and friendly. My issue was specifically with the handling of the situation by management, which came across as dismissive and unprofessional. Also worth mentioning: the kid zone was closed for "maintenance" during the visit. Parents work hard for their money, and kids deserve to receive the rewards they fairly win. I'll be looking deeper into how this ticket system operates in a deep dive video investigation documenting this issue for the world to see. Please leave a review if you've had similar experiences with this manager or this situation.

Almost every game we played was broken and we got jipped paying double the credit and not getting…read morethe tickets we should have gotten. The machine even spat out a portion of the ticket and the lady refused to exchange it with a full ticket because our card showed that we only played "one round" despite the card showing the spent credits. Though they have a decent amount of games going, there are better, well maintained arcades out there!

12-18-24 @ 7pm. Personal working here refused to provide refund for nonworking games. Three games…read morein a row froze up and stopped working. I shouldn't have to report their broken games and ask for points back every few minutes. This place is a total rip off and the people who work here are unprofessional!

A lot has changed I currently went here for a bike expo. I love the openness and natural lighting…read morewith all the glass windows. I'll have to come back so I can see what all is new and changed.

We love the children's floor! So many fun activities, books, and places to sit! I love that the…read morechildren's section is an entire floor by itself.