$15 per person for unlimited play. An awesome price point for the amount of games and experiences…read moreyou can have here. Fair pricing on snacks and drinks as well. We had a great time here and if we are back in the area we will be back.

This is an arcade with a set price admission and everything is free once you get in…read more Goods $15 for unlimited play is a fraction of the cost of spare time or Dave and Busters. You don't need to reload cards. Kids can use any machine as quick as they can. Just using a few continues on arcade games alone gets there very quickly. They have a bunch of the good Star Wars arcade games that are slightly older yet still tons of fun. I love the 4 player X-men arcade game room along with all the marvel comics variants as four player games. That is awesome to play through and beat them all with friends. Needs improvement They desperately need better HVAC. Having teenage boys and gamer kids inevitably means fewer showers. It's noticeable as you walk in and hits you like a truck. While we have been here before and it didn't have an odor then, this is a hurdle you need to cross if not remedied immediately. A surprisingly low amount of pinball cabinets and of the ones they have, half of them work. A bunch of the seats have ripped edges, duct tape and broken plastic. Overall It's a B sort of place that older teenagers will not be thrilled with but middle school kids will love it

This place has TONS of fun activities for everyone to enjoy- laser tag, escape rooms, bowling,…read morearcade, and a restaurant. The arcade felt small and the prizes available were lackluster but we enjoyed playing several rounds of skee ball. Would prefer to see a few more skill games and not as many quarter drop type machines. Most of the machines were priced at $2-2.50. We didn't try any of the other activities during this visit but do plan on doing so in the future. The escape room looked quite intriguing and we plan on ensuring we have a reservation and allocate enough time for it on our next visit. Bowling has late night specials starting at 9pm most nights.

Grandma/me and 8 and 12 year old had a Blast bowling and playing arcade games. Hudson and the…read moreManager were very accommodating and gave us Free bowling as their Cash To Card machine was broken. Very welcoming and good clean fun.

A Wonderful Experience I threw a surprise party for my…read morepartner for his 60th birthday here at Aftershock. They were super laid back and flexible on how i wanted everything to happen, it was glorious! The room rate was REALLY reasonable and they have games for everyone....we had ages 2 to 72 at the party and there were games for all. We had it catered by a local sandwich shop and they allowed the caterer in early to set up. They DO make pizzas, but for a larger group, i would think it would be difficult, so we went with sandwiches and it was perfect. I had an open tab at the bar with a limit and Steve (our super bartender) kept me up to date on where we were, in case i wanted to close out OR keep it open for longer. That was wonderful. We could just enjoy and not worry that i would turn around and be over by hundreds of dollars. Thanks Steve! All in all, it was such a fun experience for all and it was a really easy party to plan/execute thanks to the really relaxed and open nature of the Aftershock folks. Great place and thank you so much!

Stopped by Aftershock on a recent trip to Madison and had a great time…read more Full disclosure: I want 4 things from a classic barcade: + Pinball + Pacman + Frogger + Solid drinks Aftershock delivered! They're listed in the Wisconsin Old Fashioned passport, so we were able to get bogo old fashioned cocktails. We opted for bourbon and were pleased when she offered us any bourbon they stock (as we had expected with the deal, to only be offered rail). They're a barcade so it's not like they have an expansive bourbon list but we were pleased to be able to get Woodford. Our cocktails were beautifully made in the Wisconsin style (except with bourbon not brandy). They were everything a Wisconsin old fashioned ought to be and more. We played some pinball, pacman, and frogger and had a blast. If I were to make one tiny suggestion, it would be to have more strategically placed tables--we were constantly trying to find somewhere to put our drinks while playing. They do have some tables to sit at (as well as the bar itself) and after we were done with video games we enjoyed a couple games of cribbage while finishing up our cocktails. Get to it!

We took our family here on Christmas Day and were pleasantly surprised that they were open. It…read moreended up being a great way to spend part of the holiday together. The staff was very kind and welcoming, which made the experience even better. We bought our tickets through Groupon and saved some money, which was a nice bonus. There was plenty to do and something for all of the kids, no matter their age from games to laser tag and mini golf. Overall, it was a fun and stress free outing for the whole family and a great option when you are looking for activities everyone can enjoy.

Nice lil Spot to take the kids. They played lazer tag, went through a lazer maze, and played mini…read moregolf.

had a great experience and Came last saturday, played a bunch of games for $31 total for two people…read moreand we got a pretty solid tripod from the prizes, staff was nice and ambiance was good really nice and clean bathroom, not super cold and had a sturdy table

Worst burger ever! I ordered the Dave Double Cheeseburger. According to the menu description and…read morephoto it's two smashed burger patties with two pieces of cheese. What I received was a thick, fatty nasty single patty that wasn't smashed. It was low quality meat. I've had frozen bubba burgers from the grocery store that tasted better than this. I ate less than half of it. The only reason I didn't leave a 1-star score is because our waitress was great and was working hard.

my friends and I went to hit balls and grab drinks and food this week and we had Maeve as our…read moreserver. she did an amazing job, she was very kind and attentive. most staff there are super friendly!

Went for dinner on a Sunday evening. Restaurant area was not busy, maybe 4 table occupied. We were…read moreserved our drinks within 15 minutes of arrival. We asked for straws for our drinks and our server dropped them off and walked away. Never asked if we were ready to order, just left. We waited another 15 for her to return. After another 15 minutes our food finally arrived. It was terrible, awful, nothing like Babes was before. Many items listed on website were not listed on the menu in the restaurant Music was too loud to talk. Server was sweeping around our table, banging constantly. Bad food, bad service, NO reason to eat here ever again.

Love this place, a definite need for gamers in Madison! One part LAN computer gaming, one part…read moreopen tables for collectible card and board games, TV video game lounges, and most importantly a bar. It's rare these days to see such variety in one spot, and their prices for both drinks and rentals are completely reasonable. My friends and I hung out for hours and got great service from the staff and had an overall fantastic time. This is the hidden gem that needs to be less hidden, highly recommend a visit. They have Magic the Gathering casual commander games on Thursdays, a discord, VR simulators, and excellent long hours. Finca and JDs are next door too for some delicious food to sustain the long sessions in addition to snacks onsite. Grab a few friends and definitely check them out! 10/10

I had the opportunity to be a regular and go to isthmian 2-3 times a week during my temporary stay…read morein Wisconsin for an internship and Isthmian and its employees made me feel so at home! The feel of the place was so nice and the low lights made the gaming experience even more immersive! I really appreciate the employees who knew me by name and were there whenever i had a gaming itch! I would definitely recommend this place and would absolutely go back if I was still in the city!

I'm not a barcade regular, but it always tends to be something that my husband and I do on…read morevacation. I found there was a good selection of games that even I enjoyed! We did get a couple drinks and the bartender was MIA for a while so it took probably 10 minutes, but other than that we had a great time!

Our group of seven went to I/O Arcade Wednesday night after dinner. I've been to I/O a few times…read moreand I always enjoy it. It's a fairly large building with multiple spaces including the bar area, a table area and multiple game areas. They've got the classic arcade games I love like Ms. Pacman, Burger Time, and Dig Dug as well as a bunch of pinball machines and even skeet ball. The video games are only a quarter. Drinks are very reasonable and there are many beers and cocktails to choose from. This is a fun place to kick back and relax with friends and play some of your old favorites.

Our recent trip to Knucklehead was a bit of a mixed bag. On the positive side, the actual arcade…read moregames were fantastic! We spent hours on the racing simulators and the high-energy shooters. The equipment was well-maintained and very fun to play. However, the experience went downhill at the claw machines. They felt like a total scam! The claw had almost zero grip on the plushies. We watched several prizes slip through the prongs every single time. It was very frustrating for the kids. To make matters worse, the ticket prices were way too high. We burned through our credits much faster than expected. It is hard to enjoy the day when you feel overcharged. I hope the management looks into better pricing soon!

We had a lot of fun with our family. Arcade, a few smaller rides and wasn't too busy in off season…read more However, they do need to work on bussing the area. There are empty drinks left all over the games and floors. Otherwise, we had a great time and would return.

My group and I came on a Monday afternoon to complete the Military Espionage room. I was already a…read morelittle off put by the lobby area because it felt more like an office than an escape room. The room we went into had some cool gadgets and gears but lacked a lot of props and decor. I took off a couple of stars because our room was not set up properly prior to our start. We spent most of our time on one puzzle and we were still able to finish but had to use many hints. When we walked out, we asked the game master about this particular puzzle and he realized that it had not been set up so we would have never been able to get our next clue. Had this room been properly set up, we should have gotten out with almost 30 minutes to spare. It's only $20 per person which is cheaper than most escape rooms. However, I felt that the puzzles were more simple than my past experiences. If you've never done an escape room, give this place a try! But if you consider yourself a veteran, maybe pass on this place.

We had a blast! The Manager came out and talked to us afterwards and she was super engaging. Would…read morehighly recommend to small and large groups! It was a difficult room but they gave us fun clues. Can't wait to go back.