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    Shift Arcade

    4.8 (70 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    A really fun place to book! Had a great time here Bill is a cool guy. I believe he is the manager. Had a great experience, 10/10 will come again

    Luz T.

    Cool spot if you're into F1 or sim racing and need a spot to hang out. Book a seat online! Super easy

    Trinh P.

    This place is sooooo much fun!! Even for a person that doesn't like to drive. Make sure to book a reservation as the weekends are packed! 8 of us booked the entire space which was so nice to drive an hour with friends and family. The manager was so nice and helpful! My daughter had a blast as she isn't old enough to drive IRL. It really gives you the full experience of racing on a track with all the impacts of the crashing into other cars and walls lol. We got headphones to speak to everyone which was so much fun. Be aware for those who get motion sickness! After the first half hour I had I stop bc the motion sickness got real. It's such a great fun experience for an affordable price! They are here at this location until March I think until they expand. Make sure to book ASAP!!

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    Arnold B.

    I've been here twice, and both times were a blast. You have to reserve your appointment ahead of time, and the second time I went I didn't get a seat directly next to my +1, but it was cool. I think it's a real cool experience to have. They've got modes for automatic cars, and if you know how to drive stick they've got options for 6 speeds. They explain how to use the simulators prior, and ask if you want a certain course or car. They've got a ton of cars and courses so I just ask for whatever they think will go well with the cars I want to drive. The place is clean but it does tend to get hot, so bring a water just in case. I won't lie I got sweaty after a 30 minute session so you might smell some smells in there, but all in all it's a fun experience, especially if you're into cars. Recommend going here at least once!

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    Andrew V.

    Everything looks nice, staff was very helpful - Josh gave great advice during our races. Recommend making a reservation ahead of time for any number of people but especially if 3+

    Scotty C.

    My brother loves F1 and looked up shift arcade and discovered it's the best virtual driving experience you can get in the area. We are staying in San Fran but made the trip over to San Ramon to check this place out. We made a reservation for an hour each on the simulators. We started off with some general instruction before starting our time then throughout the hour we worked our way up in difficulty. The simulators are no joke! After our session, we were both sweating because it really feels like you're driving a race car. I do wish we could've tried some of the other options like running from the police or other non-F1 game modes but overall we had a really great time. I would also say that an hour and a half would be better if you wanna try some extra stuff it took a while to get the hang of things and didn't really feel like we got the hang of it until the last couple races.

    Eric C.

    This place is amazing. I'm in the process of building my own rig, so I've been researching my own parts. They really spared no expense giving you the best experience with top of the line hardware. Bill is also very friendly and talked me through the whole process and was straight forward. Their prices are very reasonable for the experience you get. Just go and give it a try! The area around is also very nice, plenty of food , drinks, or just walk around.

    Marvin F.

    Great experience! Came in with a group of 5. Would recommend reserving online if you have a group. The hosts went over everything and were very helpful the whole time. Everyone had a good time.

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    Dani M.

    They've rebranded to "Shift Arcade" and moved locations to City Center Bishop Ranch mall in San Ramon (downstairs, next to Equinox)! My boyfriend and I decided to visit their new location and the employee working, Chris, was extremely helpful and kind. It wasn't too busy so My boyfriend did a walk-in 30 minute session- there were tons of cars to choose from in the game including some niche models like the GR Corolla! I just watched this time, but next time I'll try it out for sure!

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    Desiree G.

    Wow this place is cool!! Our family went to Drive Simulations for the first time and my teenage sons and husband had a blast. We'll definitely return. I reserved and paid for the simulators online ahead of time through their website. It's very simple. Once we arrived, we were greeted with enthusiasm by a fantastic guy named Chris. He is so incredibly helpful and has a super personality. He has a huge passion for cars and shared great convo with my sons. He also loves his job and it shows. He explained the different types of simulations available and steering wheel choices. Then they were off! Figuratively speaking. Omg they all had a ton of fun. Highly recommend this place! I should also mention these are high tech, high quality race simulators, and with a little coaching from Chris everyone was able to feel like a pro. Before we left, a couple other players joined in the conversation about cars. This is clearly a place where car enthusiasts like to hang, which is so awesome.

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    Great experience, but button was a menace. and the grass was very hard to steer on, which was annoying.

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    Thanks James! Glad you had fun :)

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    FUN! Price is reasonable and workers were super nice to educate and answer all questions.

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    Thank you Marvin!

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    Great selection of games and clean fun atmosphere for kids. Lock your cars though neighborhood getto.

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    Awesome spot! Not too expensive and really fun! Employees are super friendly, overall great experience.

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    Had an amazing time, great track and car selection and great set-ups!! Will definitely be back, way cheaper and more fun than karting!

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    AMAZING RACING SIM. The overall experience is so authentic and feels like driving the real thing.

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    Thank you Brian. We enjoyed hosting you all today, thanks, Paul

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    10 months ago

    Staff was excellent and extremely helpful. Had a great time! Would recommend to anyone thinking about going.

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    Ask the Community - Shift Arcade

    When are women's days?

    Hi Nancy, everyone is welcome at Shift Arcade everyday that we’re open.

    Do we need to bring our own racing gloves or do they provide gloves? Is it a separate charge?

    Hello. You are welcome to bring your own gloves if you wish. We will also provide a pair of disposable cotton gloves for all drivers. Racing gloves are also available for sale at $28.

    Ihow much does it cost to experience the best drive simulators?

    They are $25 per 30 mins

    What's the minimum age/height to participate?

    We use full-sized, professional simulators, so we have age guidelines to ensure that all guests have the best experience. Being able to reach the pedals and have some basic… Read more

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    Review Highlights - Shift Arcade

    Our family went to Drive Simulations for the first time and my teenage sons and husband had a blast.

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    Sector 19

    Sector 19

    (94 reviews)

    Lots of cool games! You get plenty of time in laser tag! 15 minutes of laughing out loud and…read moreblasting kids with laser tag guns! The laser tag arena has great layout and is super fun! Check their hours during the week as they open a little late and be sure to try the pizza at Craft next-door! It's great!!! I highly recommend visiting! https://yelp.to/yhnJemAgoR

    Great addition to downtown Hayward. Perfect for kids - it a smaller version of chuck e cheese…read more I love this place and want it to succeed. Hayward is an underdog city - and this is such a unique space. If I was the mayor of Hayward I would shine a light on this place as I think its an important piece of the city. I live just 2 blocks away and have never gotten any note on my front door or advertisement or coupon. I think that is a shame. If I was head of marketing for this business I would place a flyer under every door mat in a 5 or 10 block radius. This is a missed opportunity for core customers. There are new high rise buildings also popping up - a huge senior building - why not a special flyer offering seniors discounts if they show up for an early bird dinner? Often times you can also tell if kids live in any given home in the neighborhood. There are kiddie pools, tiny shoes left out front, bikes thrown around in the front yard - these homes should be targeted even more aggressively with fliers and some sort of incentive to come in. Another huge problem with this place is the lack of emphasis on ease of 'searchability' of the place. I had lived so close since 2016 and had not known about the place until maybe 2020 during the pandemic. How is that possible? It's all about not knowing this is an arcade. Sector 19 doesn't mean anything to me. It should be called 'Sector 19 Arcade' so that people can find it with a Google or Waze search. The arcade is clean and bright and fun for little kids. Its a safe place too - where parents can hang outside more in the restaurant part and not worry they wandered off - there is only one way out. The arcade needs to be front and center - this is why people come. Pizza House or Susie Qs have no competition in this arena.... so lean in on this. I will say that a Susie Qs has an edge with food quality - so again, more reason to make the family friendly atmosphere the center of attention.

    K1 Speed

    K1 Speed

    (286 reviews)

    This place is so fun and my kids love it. Staff are always incredibly helpful and nice. I…read moreespecially appreciate how the people working the track ensure safety and rules are respected. We were a bit disappointed because I had received an email that it was drift night, but when we arrived it had actually been the night before. Marketing really needs to have accurate messaging going out. I double checked the email to see if I'd read it right and it indeed had the wrong night listed. Kids were super bummed, but decided to go out and drive and still had a great time. The track was a tad slippery still from drift night so they actually had a few tiny drift moments. They have food and drinks available for reasonable prices. Mostly pub type food, as well as snacks and candy. Lots of nonalcoholic and alcoholic beverages available. There's a pool table and other games in an arcade area. Plenty of seating options. I love that electric carts are available, as I don't miss having to breathe in fumes with the former gas carts. Yay for technology! Plenty of parking out front. You can register to play online before you arrive or at the door.

    Came here to celebrate a birthday with less than 2 weeks notice. Mini package in the late…read moreafternoon. 2 laps for 8 min to 12 max teenagers/ adults. $85 plus service charge. You can pre register online and just check in upon arrival. You're immediately assigned a host to guide you through the event. In the beginning the process was a bit confusing but it all got sorted out by the time the race began. All drivers got a safety instruction. Then guided to 2 guys to help with helmet fitting. Birthday girl was girl in line as cars weee assigned to everyone in the party. There is a place to sit and watch the racers doing their laps. The 1st lap took some getting used to. But since it was a private track time for the party, there were no unnecessary public interactions crashing cars into each other. Safety first which I really appreciated. The girls had a complete blast once they figured out how the cars drove. There was a short 20 min break in between laps where they were given drink cards and game cards to use $10 ea. The second lap was the one that counts and who won 1st 2nd 3rd place. In the end everyone received a certificate and got to stand on the podium for pics. We brought our own cake. K1 provided the sliders and pretzel dogs and utensils plates. The party section was spacious and clean. Loved the decor. Great for older kids and adults as some of the parents, kids at heart, had to refrain from joining in on the party. Many of the kids weren't able to use their game card as we ran out of time. The kids saved it for their next visit. I would recommend this place for parties or a night out or even team building event.

    Round1 Bowling & Arcade

    Round1 Bowling & Arcade

    (358 reviews)

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    I do not know how I never knew of this place! I was pretty impressed how big and how many claw…read moremachines and games they have! Came here to bowl and it was still early (11:30am) and it was not busy there were only two other lanes taken. The bowling set up is nice, many options on ball size and weights and it is super clean and organized. I had went to the bar and was just standing there waiting for someone to help, and finally someone came and told me to come back later cause he cannot pour. So I went back to bowling, when coming back to bar they said they cant serve until 12pm. Good beer options. The service overall was good, nice friendly young staff. Pricing is on the higher side but man those claw machines are a bust, we kept trying and could not win anything, it seems to barley even grip. It's better off buying the stuff animals at a stand they have in the mall. I am pretty shocked this place has bad reviews because I really enjoyed my time here.

    Read this before going to Round 1 southland Mall. I used to…read morelove this place, I usually charge $55 to $100+ because of the additional points, and I will win good amount of toys, but as off now 02/17/2026 DO NOT GO TO ROUND 1 IN SOUTHLAND MALL. They are a scam now, with $100+ , you will win 1 toy if you are lucky, when I was there I overheard some guest talking to one of the employee, complaining that they have been trying this 1 machine for quiet sometime and the machine still did not give them a win after swiping 8 times! and the employee herself admitted that they were calibrating the machines and most of the machines are not ready for a win even after 8 or 9 swipes and to remind you 1 swipe now is 14 + points.. This place became so greedy. To be honest I gave it a chance , before this review I gave it a shot because I came here DEC, Jan and finally this was the last straw, during dec. I understand maybe they needed the extra revenue that's why they purposely mess up the calibration, so it won't pay out a win after a certain amount of swipes but now it's just ridicules. so please I'm warning people to please to do not come to ROUND 1 SOUTHLAND MALL. try other location maybe they are better. I'm just being honest with this review and like I mentioned, I use to love going here and spending $100+ and win a good amount of toys but now it's not worth it. I won't be coming back to this location for sure and it's a shame because this place use to be fun.

    Shift Arcade - arcades - Updated May 2026

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