Located near the forever 21 (that's about to close), Ulta, and Costco side of the mall (in the old…read morelocation of the food court for those of you old enough to remember), Round 1 has always been a great late-night spot for all sorts of entertainment such as claw games, arcade games, billiards, bowling, karaoke, etc. I find myself going here fairly often because not many places are open this late, especially in Lakewood. Prices have definitely been going up and prizes are harder to get (recession indicator fr), so I admittedly have started playing less. I only come when I need to blow off some steam or there's a prize I really want. Round 1 has an AMAZING selection of plushies During my last visit, I had some great encounters with a couple of the workers! I had some issues regarding the app and connecting my card, and one of the managers stationed at the bowling area was super nice and walked me through connecting a new card and ensuring I got my points for it! Oddly enough, they felt very well-staffed for a Wednesday, and there was plenty of staff on the floor that day to help me reset a couple of times, whenever the token plush dropped out of claw's reach. There was one worker who came right when I needed him and helped reset the token back within claw's reach. I got my usahana that night!!! I wish I remembered their names so I could shout them out! They really made my night after a rough day.

After being hooked on Round1 with the nieces we would visit the Lakewood location from time to…read moretime. Comparing Lakewood to Burbank or Puente Hills, Lakewood seems to have the new prizes before the other locations. I've also had better luck finding my anime related collaboration game cards or prizes here. Lakewood has not disappointed and continues to be the best in the area. Parking: large private lot VERDICT: Rinse and repeat

My daughter loves stuffed animals and we've become obsessed with claw machines. We've tried…read moremultiple places, and by far this one is the best! Other arcades require more tokens for bigger stuffed animals and make it harder to grab. Here, every game is just 1 token and the machines actually have really cute selections of stuffed animals. I also want to highlight Elliott, who has been always super friendly and helpful every time we go. Yesterday (8/24/25) was our second time visiting when Elliott was working, and the positive experience stood out again, so I had to ask for the name. The only downside was the female staff member working right before Elliott's shift on 8/24/25, who was rude and seemed unhappy to be there. Even my 5-year-old daughter noticed and asked, "Is she mad?" Other than that, this place offers the best claw machine experience and we'll definitely keep coming back!

The rules at this place are posted incorrectly. A sign saying "up to 6 cost trade" was posted, and…read moreyet the "manager" said that we could not get a plush that cost 4 because she refused to input the number 4 into her register. When I asked if she would update her sign immediately to be correct, she also refused. ‍

Okay so an arcade at a theme park should come with certain expectations, but C'MON!…read more The games here are new and working, which is great, but the PRICE is way too high. If you are here and you are absolutely itching to play at an arcade, it's fine for what it is, but the ticket redemptions and the price per play is a big rip off. In addition, they have claw machines that are all set to such a low rate of winning that it's totally not worth it at all. I wouldn't recommend it. If you are really in an arcade mood, there are plenty of spots outside of the theme park that you can go to.

In December, there was a super cute red plaid Snoopy plush doll that was being featured as the…read moreprize. However, there was only one way to get this prize, play twelve games at this arcade. Hubby asked someone working there about buying it, but it wasn't available in any of the stores. It seems that the prizes are always rotating, keeping the toy lust fresh. A lot of variety of games to play here.

Gold n' Stuff is a great place for kids and teens. Some adults like to play miniature golf, but we…read morehave only seen them on rides with their kids. The place has been around quite some time and kids do tend to make a mess, but they keep up after it. Parking is for a fee, but sometimes you get a game card that comes with the parking. It can get crowded in the summer and on weekends. We go on week days and have been several times. Now, the prices in here add up fast so be mindful of that, but it is the same as other similar places. Miniature golf is about 16$, a go kart is about 12$, the arcade can really add up so get a card that you can use for the wide variety of games they have. The bumper boats and Disk Thrill Ride are about 12$ per person. We love their little train and that is about 5$. You can get a two hour wrist band and we do that and save a lot that way. All in all the prices are fair. The service there is nice and the place has a lot to offer, you don't have to do it all. There is a lot to do. They also have Birthday Parties there and that is great. It is super fun.

This is just a review of the mini golf. Sprawling! Tons of fun holes, a wild layout that requires…read moremultiple plays to see where each path goes. I've played all of them and enjoy all of them. The further you get from the main office, the less control there is and if you go at peak times, you'll deal with a lot of unattended kids. But the courses are fun, the layout is unique and it is definitely a fun date night. Bonus points for a cameo in Wreck It Ralph.

Great selection of pinballs... and retro arcade games. Family friendly atmosphere, yet has a super…read morefun club / lounge vibe as well. Cool place to hang out on weekends & weekdays. I highly recommend this place

Pinball! The three…read moreprincesses and I had a great time playing pinball here! Lots and lots of games, including old favorites. I can seriously remember paying TEN CENTS per game at the Pinball Palace on The Strand in Hermosa Beach in 1973-74 and at the Redondo Fun Factory. So, walking in here with the wife and daughters was so nostalgic. The girls had a great time. The cost is more than worth it.

Went to Dave & Buster on chill Tuesday recommend 10/10. Definitely recommend going on a weekday…read more The little crowd that was very calm and chill All the games were working which is ideal . Let's talk about the food now, which was really really good and the drinks .I got blackened chicken Alfredo, and it was so flavorful. The noodles were done perfectly. My boyfriend got fish and chips, which was a nice size. The fish was crispy and juicy. The drinks we'd 10/10 kind of pricey but worth it.

This is the 2nd time coming here and having the same issue. I come in at 5pm and there's about 10…read morepeople at the bar and 3 parties sat at tables. I requested a party of 4 to be sat by the booths by the games so my 1 and 2 yr old could play the duck machine while we wait for food. Again the response is no. The clueless host offers a high type and I point to my kids showing them they can't sit at a high top that's why I'm requesting a booth there. There is not one party in these "reserved" For large walk ins or parties. I said my child needs accommodations which is why I'm requesting that. I asked even if I make an open table reservation can I get sat. He proceeds to say. So I said no thanks and walk away. The last time this happened the manner did not care about either. You should do better and have better policies especially when you clearly don't have ANYONE sitting in the dining room and could easily accomadate guests instead of turning people away. Train your staff better

Haiku: John's Incredible Pizza…read more All-you-can-eat meal Pizza, salad, ice cream, games There are ICEEs too! --- Between the reviews and my friend's visit experience, I have to admit I didn't have high hopes for this place. Turns out, John's Incredible Pizza exceeded my expectations! This place *sorta* reminds me of a kid Souplantation, just sub out the soups for pizza (& note the fact that Souplantation is much neater and slightly more elevated foods). There's a fully loaded salad bar with your choice of greens and corn, peas, carrots, and toppings+ (too many to remember). There's a pasta bar, sauteed veggies with sausage, quinoa and potato salad, a couple of soups, LOADS of pizza flavors, a fully loaded dessert bar, and ICEE/soda drinks. And my favorite--self-serve, soft serve. The taste reminds me of Souplantation or McDonald's soft serve. There are several uniquely-themed dining areas all equipped with long tables great for groups. It can get a bit crazy, and sometimes piles of dishes can accumulate quicker than workers bussing tables. Also, what sets this place apart is that there is a whole play area for video games, little rides, and claw machines. Kids go bananas here--getting out their energy--and coming back to the food area and tables to eat more. It's a cycle. We came because my kid & a bunch of schoolmates received John's Incredible Pizza certificates from school. We had loads of fun. We'd all come back and do it again!

I absolutely hate leaving negative reviews, but because of this experience, I feel I must…read more I went on Sunday, March 29, 2026, to celebrate the start of my kids' spring break. I had been seeing John's Incredible Pizza advertised and, despite living two hours away, decided to make the long trip for a fun day. I signed up for their rewards program in advance and bought a coupon at the beginning of the month for a buy-one-get-one 50% off adult buffet. I also purchased a Groupon for my six-year-old son, which included buffet entry, two hours of unlimited rides, and a game card. The check-in process was an absolute nightmare. First, the coupon I bought from John's website wouldn't scan at the machine. The employee couldn't help me, so I had to get a manager, who was eventually able to assist. When I tried to scan the Groupon, they kept saying it wasn't working and that I would need to contact Groupon to fix the problem. While I was on the phone with Groupon, another family next to me was having issues with their credit card not going through. They tried five or ten times, but it still didn't work. There was absolutely no staff around to help anyone. Finally, after the other family couldn't get their card to work, we all called a manager over, and they told us the kiosks were not working and the entire system needed to be rebooted. At that point, there was a line of at least 40 people waiting to pay and get in. After about 15 minutes, everything reset and all of my payments magically worked. From start to finish, I was stuck at the kiosk for about 45 minutes just trying to get in, with a two-year-old and a six-year-old crying because they were hungry and just wanted to eat and play. The entire process was an absolute nightmare. I only stayed because I had driven so far. If I lived nearby, I would have turned around, gone home, and never returned.

Came here last minute to celebrate a birthday, and it actually worked out really well. I was able…read moreto put myself on the waitlist from home and reserve two lanes together. The wait was about an hour and a half, but since I called ahead, it didn't feel long at all by the time I got there. I did end up arriving about 15 minutes late, but after calling to let them know I was on the way, they were nice enough to still hold our lanes for us -- which I really appreciated. Despite some of the other reviews I've seen about service, I personally had a great experience. Our server was super helpful and everything we ordered came out in a timely manner. The only downside was the restrooms, which were a little dirty and could definitely use more upkeep. That was really the only thing that stood out in a negative way. We played two games and had a lot of fun, but I will say... bowling is definitely more expensive than I remember Overall, a fun spot for a last-minute celebration and I'd come back again!

If I could give 0 starts I would! Came here for my…read morebirthday a few weeks ago. My date payed for 1 game since we had to go back home and work early the next day. Well we couldn't enjoy our game because the pins kept getting stuck. Happened around 3 times. And every time we called someone to fix it, we would wait about 15 min. I finally got fed up, complained to the female manager with light brown hair and she apologized and gifted us a card and said the next game was on them. Today I decided to bring my daughter bowling for girls day, and remembered I had the gift card that had a free game. So I went to the desk to use it, and the cashier stayed it was an arcade card. I explained that the manager gifted us that card due to us not enjoying our game and malfunctioning all night. Manager came out and swiped the card and said there was no balance in the card. I explained that it was given to us and wasn't used. She stated it was an arcade card and it had 5$ credit and was used on a Photo Booth. I felt humiliated and upset that I was given a used card. My daughter was more embarrassed and just wanted to go home. Please work on communication and clarification when resolving complaints from customers that pay for lanes and they don't work!!

Good Time never disappoints! Whether it's a week day or over the weekend, you know what you're…read moregetting every time: drinks, a pool table and a great fucken time with your friends. Bar tables are very nice, newer, and felt is clean. Regular tables are a little older and a little dirty but they absolutely do the trick. They have a good variety of beer and seltzers. Food is okay! I love this place, I've been coming for years. I even recently threw my best friend a surprise birthday party here. I called ahead of time, I was told I couldn't reserve tables over the weekend but if I came in early they could try to accommodate us as it was a party of about 12 people. Shout out to Jo! She was awesome and actually was able to place us at two tables next to each other and in a nice corner so we could decorate even on a busy Saturday night. I wish they'd limit how many songs people can queue because over the weekend it can be 20-40 songs on TouchTunes and makes it hard for anyone else to get in. This place is the heart of Long Beach/Lakewood, what a gem!

Wait time is too long and music is often controlled by other people…read more It would be easier if jukebox had limits to what people could play. Parking can be tricky

Better than Disneyland, yeah, I said it and I'll say it again. Better than Disneyland!!…read more Such a cute and convenient theme park for kids literally babies up to almost-big-kids. Every ride my son (4 years old at the time) rode on with myself or his auntie was so thrilling for him. He also experienced his first roller coaster here and he enjoyed it. We also ate lunch here and I'd have to say even the pricing for their food is decent for this day and age. Extremely grateful by how clean they keep the theme park and how friendly the staff are! Definitely a must-visit if you're ever in the OC area and need a fun spot to take your little ones where it won't break the bank for you.

Cant believe I have never heard of this place sooner! This place was so much fun I am so glad that…read moreI found out about it! We took my 7month old baby here and there is a couple of rides that we can take him on. The fun part was the carouseland the petting zoo. We definitely will be returning the Adventure City in the nearby future! Only reason I put 4 stars is because the food prices were high like all the other theme parks.