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    Two Bit Circus

    3.6 (775 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    run down, sign isnt even straight
    Stephanie C.

    this was extremely misleading, disappointing, and scammy. only TWO games we tried worked, and for FORTY dollars a person ($80 total) we expected a lot more than broken OBSELETE arcade games, no service from the employees, run down empty environment that had literally no variety. i couldnt even get their attention to try out the elevator to space or the VR machine. incredibly disappointing. i tried to keep my hopes up. only two other customers were inside and there were LITERALLY no decorations inside either, it was sparse, cheap, and brightly lit, with no effort to the space. i tried to stay positive and tried out some games, THEY WERE ALL BROKEN. they had some hacked consoles that had street fighter, I TRIED ALL FOUR OF THEM AND NOT A SINGLE ONE WORKED. i pressed the game and it would glitch out, load for a minute, and return to start. the other games were old and rundown, not even i had heard of most of them. we played mario kart and a bowling game, both were old and sticky. walking in, we were shocked by how sparse the environment was and how different it looked than on the website when we paid for our tickets. the bartender came up to us and scanned our tickets, and asked what drink we would like. i asked for an amf, they didnt have it. my boyfriend asked for a moscow mule and he didnt seem sure if they had the ingredients either. for $40, our drinks came in cheap plastic cups as if we were at a rinky dink club, and they didnt taste good either. first of all, on the website, as we paid FORTY dollars for our tickets, they only had pictures of the actual location. second of all, they spoke of multiple vr activities but only had one. lastly, with no service from the employees, i couldnt even try out anything than the broken machines. we stayed for a few minutes and left. this pop up is meant to scam people. with the original location having all the games and decor, this one being in a barebones warehouse with broken games, it's very clear to see how this is a side hustle meant to disappoint people so PLEASE be careful. i am so incredibly disappointed because i was expecting an indoor amusement park, and received this low effort very poor and expensive experience. at the very least have some air hockey!!! i am really, really sad about my money and excitement being wasted.

    Trying to save Ken
    Dora H.

    My first time visiting the Two Bit Circus! I have heard about this digital amusement park for a while, and during the pandemic, I even attended some of their online events that they were hosting. They have multiple packages available online, and it's a bit confusing to book with them because the time you pick doesn't necessarily mean that's the time you'll be playing. We booked the Story Room Package and I chose the 3:30 time slot. I arrived a bit early and we checked in at the front, showing the hostess our reservations along with the waivers we have to fill out before entering the facility. At this point, you pick the story room you want to do, and pick a time slot. Which was a bit confusing cause I thought I signed up for 3:30... We then received the 5:00 time slot, only to find that the game broke, so we received a refund because they claimed that it wouldn't be fixed that day. Upon talking to the representative to figure out if we could schedule another time for a future date (which you can't), she points out that the game is working again, so we booked a new time and waited another hour... 6:00 finally rolled around and we FINALLY got into the story room! It was fun, but the sensors didn't work too well, so we had some trouble getting things to function properly. Ultimately, we did have a good time despite the hiccups along the way. I wish the scheduling system was better... so be prepared to wait if you come later in the day.

    Melissa W.

    Imagine a Dave&Busters but smaller, less food options, and 1000x more expensive..... I was here yesterday as the people I was with wanted to go as we had never been before. I thought it was really cool as soon as I walked in but then as i started to walk around, I felt like I had a one and done experience. We go there around 4:30pm and it was fairly quiet but then about 2hrs in, it was PACKED and super hard to do anything. Also, to just get in, you have to at least have some package or money on a card. What if my group want a to do things and share?! I think the only nice thing about this place is the value you put on the card can be used for everything like the games, food, and drinks. Parked was an absolute nightmare and it doesn't help that it is in like a not so nice part of DTLA.

    VR Headset Zombie shooting game.
    Roby S.

    This is more of a review in praise of Dominic than anything else. My group of about ten had a blast at two bit circus but I really think what set the awesome mood was Dominic. I believe he's the general manager? He was super kind and inviting, before we even stepped through the door. After we told him that we had been to the previous Two Bit Circus he explained that this location is a pop up and gave us the opportunity of touring inside if we wanted to before buying tickets, as it's much smaller. Because the main bartender wasn't there yet for mixed drinks, he gave us discounts on the premade drinks and a free drink to the birthday boy in our group. Dominic also gave us excellent advice on which games to play, activated the space elevator for us, opened up the cute little outside patio for our group, and even told us we could use the small upstairs party room if we wanted. If this wasn't enough, he even gave us all free hats. My group's favorite game was this weird Japanese Mario party meets warioware style game, and even that was a recommendation of Dominic. Honestly, just amazing customer service, super friendly guy, and he really made our collective experience at Two Bit Circus a blast. I almost forgot, when we went out to explore Oktoberfest outside the venue,, he let the birthday boy leave his gift bags with him for safekeeping. Thank you again Dominic, for everything; you're a gem!

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    Amie L.

    What a circus! Hey this place was fun! First time coming here. Heard great reviews and have been anticipating a visit here for a while! We went around 10:30pm after being in the area. This place is huge! So much open space! Right when you walk in, you see a progress flag which is really important to me. They have special deals depending on what night it is. There is a TON to do here. A ton of games that I've never seen before... a lot of stuff that I believe you can only do at a place like this! There is an abundance of VR games, classic pinball, an amazing game featuring basketball / connect four... adult hungry hungry hippos (I'm sure kids can play too) where you essentially ride a hippo to collect balls, a snack bar, games where you have to work in a group to interact with each other... a full bar... this circus has everything! We played the med school game which is an extra charge and it was hilarious! I recommend it because we didn't know what to expect but we had a lot of fun. 5 people can play. It was so funny. We didn't do any of the story rooms but they seemed very popular. Next time! I love the tree that changes colors with the moving birds... I could stare at this all day. We admired the bar seats that were ponies and loved the hand sanitizer stations everywhere. Much needed in this day and age. So glad we got to check this place out! I think we played connect four basketball around 30 times. Prices are reasonable!!!!

    Harumy C.

    First time at TWO BIT CIRCUS and we left impressed! huge THANK YOU to the owners and to our wonderful Yelp team Margaret and Veronica for putting this event together!! Got to meet a lot of wonderful yelpers, it was great to see fellow gold and black badge reviewers that share the same passion. The employees and bartenders are really the icing in the cake. Everyone was super friendly and helpful. If you haven't visited Two Bit Circus you're really missing out. Perfect place to spend time with friends, family, or go on a date. There is so much to do in every single corner of the place!! Connect four basketball is such a fun experience with friends but the virtual games really took the Gold Medal on this! WOW let's just say I'm hooked! I recommended this to everyone I know now and they are all looking forward to going. Got them all pumped up I couldn't stop speaking about this place. My son went with his friends this weekend and they all had a blast in the story time and escape rooms as well.

    Sadel S.

    There were some cool games, but overall, it's a regular arcade and very overpriced. When we went, their entire parking lot was empty but they closed it off to patrons because "their outdoor patio was open". Literally no people were outside in the lot and everyone had to find parking several blocks away - again, while they HAVE THEIR OWN PARKING LOT. Ridiculous. Lol I saw several games, including VR that were not sanitized after each use. Games and drinks are overpriced like crazy. A TINY Casamigos and pineapple was $18. I sipped some of my drink while walking around and then went back to the bar so my friend could order a drink. I put my drink (still 1/3 left) on the counter so I could sit and pull purse up and the bartender grabbed my drink and tossed it! An $18 drink. He then rolled his eyes when I said I wasn't done with it and said "it felt like mostly water anyway". WHAT??? Liquid feels like liquid. Anyway, he then took a well tequila and poured a tiny shot "to make up for it". No. That did not suffice, for again, an $18 Casamigos drink. I probably played 3 games because it got so packed and ended up just leaving. I'm only giving 2 stars for some of the games I liked. Online makes this place look way bigger than it is and it's NOWHERE near being a circus...it's just an arcade.

    Phoebe K.

    I love any kind of arcade but this was especially cool because it had a lot of VR games and experiences. We paid $50 per person for the entry fee and we were able to use our credits towards the VR games or regular games. We played some regular, more familiar games, and also put our names down on the waitlist for the VR games. I really liked the zombie shooting one, it was a lot of fun! They also did a good job sanitizing the equipment after each play. The bar was cool, pretty standard that they're a little pricey at places like this. The only downside is that I wish they had some more games but other than that it was a great time!

    Doctor role playing game. We had to wait 10mins for the technicians to fix it.
    Sandra D.

    Fun time with family at TwoBit. Lots of IG worthy photo ops and tasty cocktails. For first timers...here's how it works: Make a time slot reservation online and pay for the "admission". You have to fill out an online waiver before arrival. The money paid is loaded into a player card and it can be uaed for food, drinks or games. I used my funds on food and drinks and I purchased more bits to use for games. Overall a fun place to hang out at. Three stars due to several games out of order and the robot bar being closed.

    Interactive show, immersive, theater, delicious, food, tasty drinks, friendly robot, #2bitCircus
    Crystal G.

    My best friends birthday, and she wanted to be surprised. Also had to be kid and adult friendly ! I found it ...2 bit Circus ! You get a free drink if it's your birthday too ! Super tech in advance video games and vintage ones. My favorite game beat saber. Laser tag! Friendly robots, and adult beverages. Perfect Pl. for date night. Bring the family!!! Eat some pizza have some drinks! valet parking. #5Star.

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    Laura D.

    This was my first date with my current bf and we come back quite a bit. And last time we brought friends. Our last trip there's a lot that needs to be fixed but that's what happens when your a popular spot. I'm so thankful that they are separating from D&B. For me that was a sad time at Two Bit. We still had a lot of fun. And I'm looking forward to coming back with friends or just another date night with my other half.

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    This place came in clutch when my original party plans fell through. Fantastic beer. Nice ambiance

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    Ask the Community - Two Bit Circus

    Are kid allowed to come?

    We allow guests of all ages during day time but only until 7PM. We become more adult oriented at night and strictly implement 18+ 7PM onwards.

    Are my cards from the art district still usable at this new location in Santa Monica ? Or can I get a refund?

    Unfortunately, Two Bit Circus has already been purchased and is under new management. We strongly advise you to bring your cards and show it to the manager on duty during your visit and they could assist you best.

    Is the Arts district location still open?

    Sadly no

    What's the cocktail/ beer menu like?

    Hi! Is it 21+ only on weekends or also 21+ on weekdays after a certain hour?

    Open to all ages during all operating hours

    I know you have to book a slot and the $35 converts into bits but if I wanted to reload my card how much would that be and what is the conversion from $$ to bits? What is the average amount of bits it takes to play a game/VR experience?

    You can reload your card at the front desk or loading stations throughout the park. Prices of games range from from $1 to $20. VR games range from $8-$20 per player.

    Do they have darts?

    I don't think so.

    Can we add more bits into our player card throughout the day?

    Yes, there are a couple kiosks in the space for reloading the cards.

    Is there a time limit on how long you can stay after making a reservation?

    No there is no limit I know they make you choose a time slot and I had gotten mine from 4 to 6 but stayed until 8pm you can stay as long as you like and still use all the attractions.

    Is 21 and over?

    Hello! We are all ages. We recommend ages 7+ to start and 21+ after 9pm on weekend

    Where can I find the menu for the restaurant?

    Hi! We don't post our menu online, but we can tell you we serve burgers, tots, tenders/wings, fries, and more!

    Y'all got Guitar Hero?

    No and if they did it would be broken

    Are the vr headsets sanitized after each guess uses it?

    100% no

    Can I update my reservation to add another person after I've already made it?

    Hello! Yes, please contact dtlainfo@twobitcircus.com!

    Where to park?

    As we’ve turned our parking lot into a patio, we do not have parking in our lot at the moment. There are two nearby public parking structures and plenty of street parking along Mateo.… Read more

    Is it family friendly?

    Yes! We welcome all ages!

    Are reservations required and starting next weekend will there be any vaccination requirement?

    It's best to complete the reservation on the website to pick your desired time slot. No vaccination requirements.

    Is this place good for a 10 year old birthday party?

    You can have a ten year olds bday here but I would look into other places like Dave and Busters where games are much cheaper..But this is a kid friendly environment. Smaller than what it looks like online as well.

    Do I have to book for babies? Under 2yo?

    Hello! No, need to book for babies!

    Are vaccinations still required to enter?

    Hi! They are no longer required. For more information, please go to https://twobitcircus.com/faq/

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    Review Highlights - Two Bit Circus

    The main differences were they had a lot of cool VR options, less arcade games, and the food was more of bites you get at a bar.

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