After horseback riding with 8 and 11 at the Bunker Park Stables, we came to the Fun Lab for lunch…read moreand some gaming. There is a lot to do here and some of it is more experiential than most locations with games. They had laser tag, for instance, which the kids just loved. They had dodge-em cars which were very popular as well, but the games were not as good as we have experienced at Dave & Buster's in Edina or at the Burrough out in Victoria. Their game card is very confusing. You buy a $50 card, but it only has 25 points on it. But it gives you unlimited use of some of the experiential games. So we wasted a lot of time upfront trying to figure that out. Front desk staff was helpful, but in general, the supervising teenagers there were aloof and just doing their jobs. They have a small grill and the food was surprisingly good. My husband had an excellent hamburger with french fries and the kids and I each had small individual size pizzas which were very good. I asked the kids to rate it while we were in the car and they gave it five stars. But when they compared it to Dave & Buster's, they gave it no stars to Dave & Buster's 10 stars. I give it overall four stars and I'm taking a Star away because the bathrooms were dirty and 3 out of 4 bathrooms none of the water was working in the sinks so we couldn't wash our hands. They win on Dodge cars, laser tag, and decent snacks.

We came on a Monday which was a little less crowded, but there was still quite a few kids about…read more My older daughter and some tore through the rope climb. Many of the machines were not working and only 4 bumper cars were operating. Seems like maintenance issues aren't addressed from prior posted reviews. There was only a single worker in the restaurant area who was in the back the whole time. Decided to eat elsewhere.

Venturing into the former (what I thought would be vacant) Keg and Case, I slowly discovered a…read moretotally fresh concept with what appeared to be pinball only machines setup on the exterior level at first glance. Upon further investigation, I learned how it all works post speaking with the staff member. First off, the pinball exterior machines are ran by a totally different company than Starcade and all those machines are .25 cents each. Starcade is stucked inside the former giant main restaurant of Keg and Case which offers unlimited gaming for $20. All the machines are set to free play after you pay the fee. There is a bar serving basic snacks such as chips, pizza and on tap local sodas. The liquor license was just recently obtained and the staff seems to think this will get rolling out within the next few months. I'm not a gamer, yet I can tell you lots of games exist vs. just pinball like the exterior. Inside Starcade, you will find both a main level and upstairs (where the former brewery was). It's dark, there are fun twinkle lights and LED signs. Starcade used to be located within Rosedale Mall so come give a warm welcome to them as they lay roots in Saint Paul! I look forward to returning and trying some games. It has a Can Can Wonderland feel but less complex. I'm very glad the building is getting used as it's a beautiful venue. Enjoy!

The kids loved the variety of arcade games. super value! Parking was easy. Very good service.read more

I found this place through Groupon.... My kids thoroughly... ecstaticly enjoyed themselves. Owners…read moreand staff were ABSOLUTLY amazing. Location was easy to get to and the building is amazing!!!

This Is [Unfortunately] NOT an ARCADE !!! This is some lame specialty $10/ for 10mnts - sit in A…read morecockpit unit & shoot stuff (like every game these days). SUPER DISAPPOINTING! Because A Real Arcade is what NE. MPLS (Hell All of Northern MPLS) NEEDS! & im not talking A hesher-heavy "Bar-cade". We want A classic $5-10 Cvr. Charge (minimum) classic Arcade. With A plethora of Retro units, Pin-ball, Corndogs, Pizza & maybe A mini-put &/or batting cages.. Initially when my neighbor told me about this "Arcade down on Taft" I was stoked! An to find out It's this soon to be out of buisness "specialty Pod" ubiquitous shooter joint; i was crushed.. And Not that the staff was Rude, sophomoric or uptight. I couldn't even tell ya, cause like I said I was so dissapointed I turned around an was d-i-p.

Sorry. This is not the pinball heaven it is advertised to be. We saw two machines and some other…read moretypical arcade games. The pay-by-phone system does not work and none of the staff could explain why a big banner advertising the option was even on the wall. It is clean. It is nice for kids. But I have seen better options at a motel lobby.

From the owner: We are the Twin Cities best pinball machines. Newest lineup, great mix of classics, and we support…read morePayRange allowing you to save money and pay with your phone!

Can Can Wonderland is definitely on the expensive side, but you can get your money's worth if you…read moreplan to spend a few hours there. There are SO many games, and it's easy to lose track of time just walking around and trying everything. We went in the middle of the day for a day date, which was actually a really fun time to go. My biggest complaint was how many of the arcade games were broken or not working properly. When you're already paying a decent amount to get in, that was disappointing. It also kind of sucks that mini golf costs extra on top of admission. That being said, the mini golf course is definitely not your typical basic course. Some of the holes were a little lame, but most were really creative and cool, and it was probably one of the more unique parts of the experience. Overall, it's expensive, especially if you add mini golf, but if you go when you have plenty of time to hang out and play games for a few hours, you can definitely get your money's worth. Fun spot for a different kind of day date!

This spot is awesome!…read more It can get spendy really quickly though! We were shocked to spend $40+ each per person. It's a good spot to go on a double date, celebrate an occasion, take the kids out, etc. We loved the golf course! That was definitely the highlight. The games were just eh to me, I could've gone without. Some were iconic and fun, but overall felt a bit pricy to play old games. I'd stop back again for the mini golf! And the events calendar was packed, so I'll need to check out a drag show or art event soon:)

This was my second time at this location and I am keeping my rating the same! This place is…read moreawesome! But let's dive in! This is a high end place, so it's going to be expensive to bowl! Decided to take a family of 4 bowling on Christmas Eve and it was over $100 to rent the lane for 2 hours and the bowling shoes. My kids are 5 and 9 and 2 hours was truly perfect! We were able to do around 4 games. Depends on how fast you bowl. We decided to get some drinks. The prices for even just a regular soda are insane! $5 for a Mt Dew that doesn't get a refill? And is full with ice? No. Haha We also got the cotton candy lemonade and dragon fruit lemonade. These tasted so cheap and VERY sweet. The lemonade is not tart. That was even MORE expensive. The pretzels with cheese are what you would buy at Walmart but marked way up. Again not worth it at all! May be the pitcher of soda and pizza would be better for a family? The vibes here are very fun! Large projectors with games on, fun music and everything was clean! Everyone we encountered was very friendly! At one point, one of the bowling balls got stuck in the gutter and an employee came out quick to fix it! There is an arcade, a pool table, bags/corn hole and plenty of spots to sit. This is a super fun place to go! I personally will be eating before I go next time!

I love this Bowlero! The bowling is fun, and the decor is pretty sweet! If you get hungry, they…read morehave a satisfactory menu. Especially recommend the lemonade! After bowling, you can stop at the big arcade and win yourself some nice little prizes. Great place for a day out!

He Said: Do I like stand up arcade games and pinball? Yes…read more Is this review biased, because of how much I like said things? Heck yes. Up-Down is great. When it's nice outside, this place cannot be beat (it's nice even when the weather is not, too). Lots of drinks to choose from; several awesome games. 5 Stars! Pros: - Games, drinks, and vibes Cons: - N/A

I've been enjoying going to UpDown for the last many years. I always have a fun time, the daily…read morespecials are great, the pizza is usually good and the staff are very friendly and helpful. Now and then, you will have visits where a number of arcades and pinball machines are out of order. Also, they are now starting to get new pinball games which was desperately needed. Overall, it's really cheap, a good place to go if you don't want to be around kids while playing arcade/pinball games.

We took our grandkids for an hour and a half one hot afternoon. I think it was one of the most fun…read moreexperiences they had out. There was a good variety of activities and they tried them out. They especially enjoyed an interactive floor run by a computer that had different challenges. The kids had to put their feet on each of the squares and not touch others. We had a great time and will return when they visit next year.

I have been to Zero Gravity twice so far - the first time was through a school fundraiser and the…read moremost recent visit was through the Explorer Pass (which gives access to a 60-min jump pass once per week) with my family. Both my boys (age 7 and almost 4) had a lot of fun. They have a variety of trampoline activities, a climbing wall, arcade, laser tag, playground (for kids 42 inches and shorter), and large pixel floor. While it's a good value in terms of pricing for the jump pass, the facilities is a little dirty and many items are a little out of date.

Great pinball arcade w/full bar and kitchen. Love that they're open 7 days a week including…read moreholidays, 11am to 2am. The staff have always been friendly and helpful; the games are always well kept with an amazing selection.

This place is unassuming from the outside, very cool and nostalgic inside. Dark diner feel with…read morebrightly lit machines. Lots of movie and show themes to choose from with the pinball machines. They're more entertaining than I thought they'd be, like The Big Lebowski, Pulp Fiction, Adamm's Family. The food and drinks are good! Had the walleye sandwich with chips and smoked onion dip. Big menu. Craft cocktails. Very reasonably priced. Great place to go for a cute date or just a step back in time. Service was good and they play up the nostalgia at the bar which is pretty funny. Order at the bar.

It was a crusty place. The building was very old and it was super hot there. The games were cool,…read moreand the shelves were covered with vintage memorabilia. The worker that helped us was passive aggressive, and the whole time I was there I felt on edge and unsafe. It's great if you love Pokémon or marvel comics but if you want to casually play video games with friends it's not very nice.

This is a great place - nice atmosphere. Super awesome staff - nice and helpful. Great for kids…read moreto play for extended time without worrying about extra cash - 1x fee for all video games. Sell comics and games also.