We popped in here one evening with some friends to check out what this House of Axe is all about…read more When you first walk in there is a counter set up where you can let them know what you'd like to do. So, for example they have about 8 or 10 lanes for throwing axes .... you'll need to sign a waver (watch some youtube videos and you'll understand why - but don't let that prevent you from going). Brief instruction and you're off and throwing. A few different techniques, two handed, one handed .... then it just get's more complex. The key - wrists have to stay straight, if they turn it'll put an angle on the axe blade and add a level of difficulty in getting it to stick. Once you're done chopping some wood, they have a few arcade games, pool tables, a basketball game - and a few other things. Kind of a fun way to spend a couple hours and a little bit different then all the other normal stuff around. If you're looking for something a little different, check these guys out. Good fun!

Fun...food...amazing staff! This place has it all! My friends and I had the best time last weekend…read moreand cannot wait to go again. If you are looking for a fun night (or day!) out please check out Lagatha's. Axe throwing is a blast and the food was delicious! We played some pool too and will definitely check out the vintage arcade games next time we go. Plus the fact that they are BYOB makes it an affordable night on the town! 5++++ stars!!

I love this store. I've been coming here for years, and after dealing with a similar store in…read moreDecatur that sorely disappointed me in their service, the staff and ownership here have always been so helpful and willing to work with you to try and make a deal and make you happy Selection depends on what they get in, and the arcade is basically just for old times sake. There is no way they make money, but where else can you go play an arcade...in this town? This is here because the owner loves games and wants to preserve history. It's locally owned so if you want the more sanitized, corporate stores, there are plenty, but this place can do what it wants, and if you like trading around, that's a wonderful thing. This is literally what I do for myself for my birthday.

Roughly 18/51 (17%) of their machines were out of service. They had all machines off until we went…read moreto play, hiding the obvious flaw of their machines. The few cabinets that did work, were flawed. The selection of games were limited, there were three shooter games, only two worked, majority of the games were clunky cabinets with sticky buttons, or stiff joysticks. The racing cabinets had bad steering wheels, where the slightest movement would throw you off track, or have you not move at all. I would not get the full day tier for ten dollars unless you genuinely believe that you could get more than three hours there. I personally barely got an hours worth of gameplay.

Didn't tell us we needed socks when we got there so after being chased down we were notified that…read morewe had to buy them

Carolyn was great she done everything for the for granddaughter's birthday party. Decorations all…read moresetup and they do the cleanup.

Big Time in Oxford, Al for my best friends son's birthday overall I would give it an 8.5/10 and…read morethat only because I thought the area for small kids would be a little bigger it was literally a corner, but I forgot to get a photo. The highlights of the day were laser tag and go karts; next time I think I would also like to maybe check out the bowling. I love arcades in general so this is definitely a place I will be visiting again. Facilities: I wish they had more to offer for children under 4. As well as maybe just overall a larger arcade area. Also in laser tag they need to have it marked I actually tripped and fell when going up the ramp. Atmosphere: Definitely family friendly Crowd: Not overly crowded able to enjoy everything

Big-Time Entertainment has amazing staff, but the pricing and game quality are way too expensive…read more The cost per play is sky-high, and credits vanish fast on short, low-quality games. It's significantly more expensive than Dave & Buster's, which offers much better value and promotions. Compounding this, many games are constantly broken or malfunctioning, which is unacceptable at these premium rates. Even buying credits is frustrating; the kiosks only highlight rigid options like $10 for 80 credits instead of displaying a full, transparent price list so families can budget effectively. Management should introduce half-price Wednesdays and a summer season pass to provide better value. The best part is definitely the workers--they are incredibly kind and accommodating to guests with vision loss. However, placing the best prizes, like the big colorful balls, exclusively inside visual claw machines excludes blind students. They waste money on games they can't equitably play. Thanks to the staff's sided help, I was able to get one, but these items should be redeemable via tickets at the counter so everyone has a fair shot. The great staff deserves a venue with a fairer, more accessible pricing model.

Our work group did a team building event at Activate. We had a ball!…read more This venue is located in Park South Plaza on Highway 31 in Vestavia Hills, next to Taziki's. Our manager paid for us to play 60 minutes. Before we went, we had to complete a waiver online and choose our game name. There were restrooms inside where you could change clothes (cause I heard if you are competitive, you would sweat a lot). They also have lockers - activated by a wrist key fob - so you could put your purse and keys somewhere safe. It's a dark area full of arcade rooms (maybe about 10 or 12 rooms in total). Each room has several games from which you can choose to play. Our group of 12 people were split into 3 teams of 4. The front desk attendant gave us all a wrist fob that we had to activate with our game account. The attendant explained how to play. Choose the game, all players scan their fob, then wait until the current team playing in the room exits before you go in. Scores are based on how well you do. If there is no one waiting outside the room after the game completes, you can move to the next level and continue playing. My team's first couple of games went so wrong and we questioned ourselves and our lives many times while playing. However, we got the hang of it and enjoyed ourselves so much! My favorite game was in the "Grid" room, where they called a color and the team had 5 seconds to get to a space with that color. So fun! If you are looking for a fun place to "be a kid again", this is the place to go!

Activate was so much fun and completely exceeded my expectations. Every room felt like stepping…read moreinto a real-life video game, and the challenges were the perfect mix of physical and mental. The staff was friendly, the place was super clean, and the whole experience was smooth from start to finish. If you're looking for a unique date night or group activity in Birmingham, this is absolutely worth it. I'm already planning my next visit!

A Hidden Gem for Family Fun in Hiram!…read more I was visiting my 8-year-old godson, Julian, from DC and wanted to take him somewhere new and exciting--and Outrageous Mini Golf totally delivered! This was his first time playing mini golf and he loved it. The haunted house theme was super fun and surprisingly well done, with great lighting effects and decorations that kept us both entertained the whole way through. After golf, we spent a couple more hours in the arcade and tried the VR experience, which was a huge hit. He said it was his favorite part... right after beating me twice at the basketball game. Shout out to Tyler F. who was super patient helping us get everything set up, and to Jason, the owner, who personally showed Julian how to hold and swing the golf club on the first few holes--such a thoughtful touch. It was a Wednesday night, so we had the place almost to ourselves, and the pricing was really reasonable for everything we got to do. I'm already planning to tell his parents this would be a perfect spot for his 9th birthday party. I'll definitely be coming back next time I'm in Georgia--maybe even without a kid in tow! Definitely recommend for a fun, laid-back, affordable outing!

It was a good place to take kids. Employees were very nice and helpful. The kids really enjoyed!read more

Brought a class here.Very nice little bowling alley and arcade.We played 2 games before haveing…read morepizza to eat.The arcade is lacking.Not big and not a lot of really good games.Bowling is still enjoyable there.I know they have pizza and I understand they have cold beer.All in all a nice day at work for The Working Man Review.

The girl was very nice but here is what happened. Note, this is a policy review. We arrive, last…read morelane was given to the people in front of us. No issue, we will wait. The girl said another lane would be available in an hour. I said we will get something to eat while we wait but wanted to sign up for the next available. Nope, can't do that. It's considered a reservation and you have to do that online. Ok, I go online to make a reservation.... Nope. It's 1:30 and the next available online reservation is 4pm. So, they don't have a way to arrive and even wait for the next available lane. It would be incredibly easy to make this happen and keep business. We ended up leaving without getting food or bowling. Owner or Manager, you should probably take a look at your policy and see how to implement a waiting list so you don't lose business.

I don't go to the movies very often hardly ever but I do love movie theater popcorn so I stopped in…read morehere to get popcorn and learned they are a cash list business at this point I'm not thrilled about many large companies, forcing people to go cashless so I will not be back to this movie theater to see a movie or buy popcorn Because they will not accept legal tender.

Horrible customer service and is very trashy the buildings gross the workers are unsanitary. The…read morepopcorn was gross, the tickets were overpriced for the experience, the workers are weird and disrespectful

A great place to bowl.It has a full bar and seating.I didn't check the menu but our group had…read morepizza.We brought a class so no drinks for us.It has a state of the art arcade and lazer tag.It is great for a couple or a group.Something stood out to me was how clean it was all throughout the building and grounds.I will returning another and leaving another,The Working Man Review.

We love to come here to go bowling. They have special during the summer time and throughout the…read moreweek, so make sure you check the website for deals. The food is mediocre. It's ok for bowling alley food. They do have an escape room as well as laser tag inside.

I love, love, love this theatre!!! We came here for the first time today and I don't even have…read morewords for how amazing they were. We were greeted with unmatched kindness and love. We will call this our home theatre for life! There is a bowling alley, an arcade, and dining. The entire family had a wonderful time and the kids are already asking when we can go back. They have left a lasting impression on our entire family and I cannot say enough good things about them or recommend them enough! The chairs are very nice and recline. They even have little trays to pull in front of you. Everything was clean and inviting!

It was alright. It's the entertainment industry, so of course cash is not accepted. The popcorn is…read moreself serve, so there's no "can I have some fresh popcorn?" You purchase what they have in the hopper, and our popcorn kernels were the size of m & m's. Then the commercial before the movie promises big fluffy yellow popcorn, just head to the lobby!! Ours looked nothing like that! We did refill on the way out, and that popcorn was better. But there ought to be a standard. Nobody wants what we got for the 6:30 show. And nobody may criticize, but I will. This is a nice movie house overall. Check the popcorn others get before making a purchase and you'll be fine.