We just left a birthday party at 20th century bowling. Ron was a wonderful host. I believe he is…read morethe owner. The children had a wonderful time, he was an excellent organizer kind of like a grandpa type figure. The pizza was delicious the ice cream cake was top notch. We would definitely visit this place again. Thank you Ron for having us!

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I can't remember the last time I went to kings however I do remember that it was a long time ago…read more Today some friends and I decided to take our children, we did make a reservation before we went in. Although there is something nostalgic about going to Kings, I don't think the dedham location is best for small children (7 and under) , not only was it overly crowded, the lightest bowling ball the kiddo's were able to bowl with was a 6 pound ball which was a bit heavy for them. All the other balls available in our lane were 11 and 12 pounds. Regarding the food. It was ok, nothing spectacular....

I enjoyed my trip to Kings! I went on a Friday night to hang with a friend, and we had drinks and…read morewings at the bar. Everything was good, the bartender was friendly and helpful, the place was clean (which is important when you're in your forties, lol), and I actually was pleased with the drink selections. They had, for instance, cocktail options that were decent, not just some BS cocktails you see in most places. We did not bowl this time, but I remember the bowling experience being pretty good some years ago. I will be back if I am in the area!

Totally--it's a little too strong. I'd say:…read more I came here for a team event while visiting Boston, and we all had such a great time! It was my first time trying candlepin bowling, and I actually found it easier than traditional bowling. The smaller balls felt more natural to me, and it was such a fun experience. The atmosphere was perfect for a group, and the wood-fired pizza was really good--fresh and delicious. I only wish we had a place like this in LA or Southern California. I'd definitely come back the next time I'm in Boston!

Went here to try out candlepin bowling and had a great time! I've bowled countless games of the…read moremore traditional type, yet I'll still warn you that this variant is much harder given the way the pins fall. However, it's a ton of fun and a unique local experience that's well worth a try. The staff are friendly, the prices are reasonable, and there's a good range of bowling balls available at each lane. And on top of that, the food is delicious! That's a surprise I wasn't expecting. From the beautiful open oven in the back, a variety of enjoyable flatbreads emerge. Overall, if you're looking for something fun to do, stop by and play a few games! Grab a flatbread while you're at it -- even if you have a meal after, share one as a snack.

I'm a big fan of Better Off Bowling and regularly tell all my friends (and sometimes co-workers)…read moreabout in when recruiting my team every season. You don't have to be a good bowler so everyone is welcome! It's a really great way to get out and have some fun with friends while meeting some awesome new people. The leagues regularly have a bunch of different teams to meet during and after bowling - the host some after bowling hangs complete with games. There's also trivia during bowling. Overall it's a really fun time and a great way to meet fun new people - give it a try next time they have registration open.

Okay, I signed up as a free agent and they put me on a team with 6 other bowlers. 7 is a pretty…read morebig group, but I thought nothing of it. More the Merrier right? Well, know what you are paying for. the lanes turn on for 90 minutes. when times up, you're done. You will likely get 1 full game and an additional 3 frames. So you are basically paying 11 bucks for a single game. I saw no drink specials. every drink I bought was priced as was on the menu. Last time I was on a bowling league I was paying about 12 / week for 3 games. Everything else was as I expect for a typical bowling league.

We had an awesome time here for my school-aged kids' birthday. While we love coming here in…read moregeneral, the birthday party was particularly fabulous and the focus of this review. It's well organized and there is a small area and a large area right by the entrance, flanking the ticket redemption area, the drink counter, and the employee desk. Great location for it. There's two flatscreen TVs in the large area and one flatscreen TV in the small one. Ability to turn off/on lights. We were able to fit high 20's number of kids in the small party area. Service and coordination was particularly great. Megan was our lead person, and she provided excellent concierge service. We were frankly surprised how great she was and attentive. We just assumed we'd be in for some chaos but nope, guided us, paced us, and was very attentive. You bring your own drinks and cake, and they have pizza baked in house. The pizza is really good. Wow. Move over boring kid birthday pizza. They take the cake back for you and cut it up and serve it. They clean up. They help with pizza distribution. They wheel in and out the carts with gifts (and coats this time of year) into and out of the party area. So if you want to stay around longer after the party area reservation, you're welcome to and they've got multiple carts to keep your things. The distribution of some of the credits on cards before and after was great. And the A or B on the cards of the kids to divide up the laser tag was great. And our kid got to do both times since it was their birthday. The area and place/setting is fun. Lots of different types of games. Everything was working -- a rarity for an arcade. There's better or worse use of credits, of course, as there is everywhere. I loved the variety though. There were electronic games, claw games, multiplayer games, violent and non-violent, physical sport/skill games (basketball shooting, ski ball, drop ball), and both ticket earning and non-ticket earning games. The redemption area has a large variety of choices and they're displayed well to enable kids to make choices without long queues. The laser tag area is surprisingly large and very fun for the kids. It's gotta be 2-3x larger than the rest of the arcade. The price here was great. Lots of folks will seek outer suburbs of Boston for good prices but all in this was a steal compared to some other options. And the other families loved it. Kids were raving about it through the school week, and multiple people said they're going to bring their families back here again soon and many for birthday parties.

Is it just me or is the pizza here actually pretty amazing? i have only been here for birthday…read moreparties but I am realizing that the pizza here that is made in house is different from other places and for birthday party pizza it is way better than delivering it into wherever the venue is. It's rectangular and super thick and i didn't think much of it until my son wolfed down two slices so fast i was not believing. so I had one. and i tried another weird pie called CBLT or something and it looked scary drizzled with ranch but crazy good! I think im just going to make excuses to come here again to try the pizza...the arcade games are definitely not really for little kids but pretty fun for older kids and grownups but it's nice that even if you have teensy kid points you can still get decent toy prizes and candy.

The bowling and the food here is way better than they should be. We came on a weekday with several…read morekids in tow. Because it's candlepin bowling, the kids were more easily able to play without having to manage a larger, traditional, bowling ball. They had a total blast. Additionally, the food and drinks were incredible. Instead of the general fried bowling alley food, the pizzas and salads were really good. I highly recommend getting their fennel sausage on just about...anything

Awful. Our group had a terrible experience here last night and sadly it was so bad that our friend…read morevisiting from out of town, who was so excited to try candle pin bowling for the first time, left feeling dejected, sad, and utterly confused. The staff from the moment we got there were pretty rude. Especially the bar tender who was unwelcoming from the get go, initially ignoring us and then when we got his attention, stared at us like we were annoying him with our presence. Once we got a lane, our server who was initially nice later on seemed like they were told to kick our group out 30 mins before Sacco's closed and kept hovering around us while we tried to finish our game. As we were leaving, another staff member who had no interaction with us prior made a snide comment at our group. We all left shocked and confused. And honestly pretty sad because we all really enjoy Saccos. It's a pity that it's left such a bad taste in our mouths to the point where we will not be going back. Who knew a fun Monday night bowling would ruin a local spot we've enjoyed our 8 years living here. I hope no one else has a similar experience or maybe the key is to avoid the Monday night crew. Who knows. Either way it was a very bizarre experience. Enough that I felt I had to write this review.

Awesome local arcade and bowling spot!I was just here today and had so much fun. The candlepin…read morebowling lanes are in great shape, and the staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming, which makes the whole atmosphere awesome.The arcade floor is a massive highlight. They have a fantastic mix of games for all ages, including an Arcade1Up Jr. PAW Patrol system that is perfect for the little kids. Plus, it is incredibly rare to find a place that still keeps classic, nostalgic games running, but they actually still have a functioning Mad Wave Motion Theater simulator here! It brought back so many memories and still rides perfectly.This place is a fantastic spot for families or anyone looking for a fun night out. Will definitely be coming back!

Good fun for the family. Enough of a variety to keep the kids entertained. Great discounts for…read moreseniors.

Doesn't look like much, but if you're into some classic candlestick bowling this is your spot. Old…read moreschool vibe on the inside but provided fun. I like that fact you can byob and food and get to the lanes!

We have never been candle pin bowling before. This place is as authentic as you can get. If you're…read morelooking for lights and sounds, this is not the place for you. It seems like it hasn't been changed since it opened. That was okay with us. The snacks and drinks were vending machines. The bathroom was clean and functioning. The lanes were well kept. The shoes were well maintained. The owner was very polite and patient as we had no idea how to score and were figuring out how to reset the pins on the go. We had a good time. If you want something other than chips and soda, you'll need to bring it. No alcohol allowed though.

I have been Candlepin Bowling at Wakefield Bowladrome since the Early 1990's. I have been Candlepin…read moreBowling in League's since the 2000's. I like Old School Candlepin Bowling and using Score Sheets. Even if you just bowl for fun or join a league The Wakefield Bowladrome is the Best Place to Bowl. I have enjoyed all the leagues I have joined as well as leagues I have helped run and now in charge of running the Mixed & Women's League on Tuesday Night's in the Summer (May thru August) & Mixed Fall-Winter League on Saturday Night's (September thru April). If you want to join a league, email the Wakefield Bowladrome at wakefieldbowl@gmail.com Everyone that works at the Wakefield Bowladrome is very nice and helpful (Tom, Gerry, Paul, Frank, John, Ernie, & Steve). Let's Go Bowling!!!

Candlepin bowling exclusively. No bar, no atomic lights, no electronic scoring. Just old school…read morefun. Double check for their hours, as they are only open at certain times.