After horseback riding with 8 and 11 at the Bunker Park Stables, we came to the Fun Lab for lunch…read moreand some gaming. There is a lot to do here and some of it is more experiential than most locations with games. They had laser tag, for instance, which the kids just loved. They had dodge-em cars which were very popular as well, but the games were not as good as we have experienced at Dave & Buster's in Edina or at the Burrough out in Victoria. Their game card is very confusing. You buy a $50 card, but it only has 25 points on it. But it gives you unlimited use of some of the experiential games. So we wasted a lot of time upfront trying to figure that out. Front desk staff was helpful, but in general, the supervising teenagers there were aloof and just doing their jobs. They have a small grill and the food was surprisingly good. My husband had an excellent hamburger with french fries and the kids and I each had small individual size pizzas which were very good. I asked the kids to rate it while we were in the car and they gave it five stars. But when they compared it to Dave & Buster's, they gave it no stars to Dave & Buster's 10 stars. I give it overall four stars and I'm taking a Star away because the bathrooms were dirty and 3 out of 4 bathrooms none of the water was working in the sinks so we couldn't wash our hands. They win on Dodge cars, laser tag, and decent snacks.

We came on a Monday which was a little less crowded, but there was still quite a few kids about…read more My older daughter and some tore through the rope climb. Many of the machines were not working and only 4 bumper cars were operating. Seems like maintenance issues aren't addressed from prior posted reviews. There was only a single worker in the restaurant area who was in the back the whole time. Decided to eat elsewhere.

He Said: Do I like stand up arcade games and pinball? Yes…read more Is this review biased, because of how much I like said things? Heck yes. Up-Down is great. When it's nice outside, this place cannot be beat (it's nice even when the weather is not, too). Lots of drinks to choose from; several awesome games. 5 Stars! Pros: - Games, drinks, and vibes Cons: - N/A

I've been enjoying going to UpDown for the last many years. I always have a fun time, the daily…read morespecials are great, the pizza is usually good and the staff are very friendly and helpful. Now and then, you will have visits where a number of arcades and pinball machines are out of order. Also, they are now starting to get new pinball games which was desperately needed. Overall, it's really cheap, a good place to go if you don't want to be around kids while playing arcade/pinball games.

My family stopped by for a game of mini golf on a Saturday evening at 6 pm before our dinner…read morereservation. The course is old and easy, but we have played it before and liked it. This time it was a disaster. Completely overrun by little kids who treated the course like a playground. Some had parents who were present and not trying to keep any order. In fact, we had adults just standing around the holes we were playing. When I asked one lady if she could move, she asked why! People were running around randomly playing--total chaos. An employee walked through and did nothing. If I was looking for a jungle gym for my small children, ok, but DO NOT COME HERE TO PLAY A ROUND OF MINI GOLF. You can't!

I have never left a review for anything before, but I was so impressed with the staff at Grand Slam…read morethat I felt compelled to share my experience. We held my son's birthday party there on a Friday night with 12 kids in attendance. All of the staff were so helpful, kind, and patient. The kitchen went out of its way to accommodate a challenging dietary restriction, which I truly appreciated. It wasn't as busy as a Saturday or Sunday, which made it easier to keep track of the kids and likely contributed to the staff being so accommodating.

We have visited the Arcade inside Treasure Island in the past and we were shocked when we turned…read morethe corner on our first visit this year to see the space completely transformed. The old dark, dreary, arcade is now a bright, colorful, and friendly place. The prize selection far surpasses the old arcade and the kids are now excited when we head up to spend our tickets. The staff we encountered were friendly and engaging and the kids are already asking when we can go back!

From the owner: Cyber Quest Family-Friendly Arcade. Cyber Quest was also founded by Bill and Sue Dunkley in 1996,…read morewith the first Cyber Quest arcade opening at Mohegan Sun Casino that same year. Cyber Quest is a truly unique amenity for resort patrons and their children. By design, Cyber Quest was created to offer families arcade play free of violent game content, and to serve a wide variety of resort clientele. The vibrant atmosphere at Cyber Quest offers skill-based games that entertain and challenge people of all ages. In addition, Cyber Quest employees provide a high-level of guest engagement and ongoing interaction to ensure outstanding customer service. Another feature that sets Cyber Quest arcades apart is a redemption program that boasts a broad spectrum of choices—from small toys to high end technology, the Prize Zone has it all!

PINZ is a bowling alley, restaurant, arcade... and doing a good job at being all three! It's a bit…read morebeat up in spots, but everything was clean, good food, and everyone we interacted with was respectful and helpful. What more do you want? The kid working the arcade gift desk was especially patient and kind considering the level of energy kids have. We had a 13 year old's birthday party there and the everyone had a GREAT time, that's what counts. Go have some fun!

I am not a fan of bowling. But a very good friend had a birthday party here, and for them, I bowl…read more Ambiance is hard to describe. A bit MAGA, a bit video arcade that's actually gambling, and lots of bowling. My rental shoes were old. Frayed. There were many in the group who got new ones though, so clearly a mix. The way you enter your names at the lanes is a bit antiquated, but easy to figure out and use, so a win. Drinks were not strong and very affordable, food was very average. Staff were pleasant enough. Look, bowling is not my thing, and I have no disrespect for folks for whom it is their thing. But even with it not being my thing, the experience was generally good. Would I do it again? Probably not, but that's about me, not about Pinz.

Found a great place for a fun night with our visiting college student! We had great service, great…read morefood, and tons of fun! We'll be back for more and to try the Karaoke and Pickle Ball too! Staff was great! Good options for everyone. Ambience was fun, not too loud and fun music.

Came here for a social hour! It's a bit far if you're on the west metro of the twin cities as this…read morelocation is near maplewood and east St. Paul area. Lots of fun activities to do here like arcade, laser tag, pickleball, and ace throwing. There's also a bar and a cafeteria style restaurant where you can order different varieties of food ranging from Latin to American. I ordered dry rub wings and fries. The wings were ok as they needed some more seasoning and fries were pretty good. Good place for a date

What a super cool place to avoid the heat or snow and have your kids burn off some energy. We were…read morechatting with a dad at a local outdoor playground and he mentioned GNG as a new-ish spot he brings his toddler to. After the heat took its toll, we decided to head over to GNG for some indoor fun. It is located in the midst of a sea of warehouses but you're not lost...it has a huge jungle gym space that requires those tall ceilings. The space is clean, as are the restrooms, with hand sanitizer throughout as well. There are snacks, drinks, and coffee for purchase. The prices are affordable and we opted for the $15 combo passes for the three kids to play in the gym and play 18 holes of mini golf. The play space is enclosed with socks required, so bring those with you (or purchase at GNG). There is an abundance of seating for parents to sit outside the play space or you can go in at no cost as a spectator. Our kids (7 & 11) loved both the jungle gym and the mini golf. There was no one in the large mini golf area and it is black lit and decorated in a pirate and nautical theme that was a lot of fun. I honestly would come back here to play mini golf without my kids with friends or my spouse. With kids was great, too, but the mini golf is also adult-friendly. The arcade was extremely expensive and not worth it, in our opinion. Makes sense, as they likely also pay a game rental company for use of the games. The one item our kids had success with and happiness from was a rubber duck claw machine that guarantees a winner. In general, this was an amazing place that we can't wait to come back to when we are back in town. Amazing find. Thanks, park dad!

they shouldnt own a kids place as they are rude n inpatient with kids "U NO RUN!" of course kids…read morewill run, its a play place-good for toddlers age, not my older kids, they were bored n the bathrooms really need attention too-YUK

I found this place through Groupon.... My kids thoroughly... ecstaticly enjoyed themselves. Owners…read moreand staff were ABSOLUTLY amazing. Location was easy to get to and the building is amazing!!!

This Is [Unfortunately] NOT an ARCADE !!! This is some lame specialty $10/ for 10mnts - sit in A…read morecockpit unit & shoot stuff (like every game these days). SUPER DISAPPOINTING! Because A Real Arcade is what NE. MPLS (Hell All of Northern MPLS) NEEDS! & im not talking A hesher-heavy "Bar-cade". We want A classic $5-10 Cvr. Charge (minimum) classic Arcade. With A plethora of Retro units, Pin-ball, Corndogs, Pizza & maybe A mini-put &/or batting cages.. Initially when my neighbor told me about this "Arcade down on Taft" I was stoked! An to find out It's this soon to be out of buisness "specialty Pod" ubiquitous shooter joint; i was crushed.. And Not that the staff was Rude, sophomoric or uptight. I couldn't even tell ya, cause like I said I was so dissapointed I turned around an was d-i-p.

Can Can Wonderland is definitely on the expensive side, but you can get your money's worth if you…read moreplan to spend a few hours there. There are SO many games, and it's easy to lose track of time just walking around and trying everything. We went in the middle of the day for a day date, which was actually a really fun time to go. My biggest complaint was how many of the arcade games were broken or not working properly. When you're already paying a decent amount to get in, that was disappointing. It also kind of sucks that mini golf costs extra on top of admission. That being said, the mini golf course is definitely not your typical basic course. Some of the holes were a little lame, but most were really creative and cool, and it was probably one of the more unique parts of the experience. Overall, it's expensive, especially if you add mini golf, but if you go when you have plenty of time to hang out and play games for a few hours, you can definitely get your money's worth. Fun spot for a different kind of day date!

This spot is awesome!…read more It can get spendy really quickly though! We were shocked to spend $40+ each per person. It's a good spot to go on a double date, celebrate an occasion, take the kids out, etc. We loved the golf course! That was definitely the highlight. The games were just eh to me, I could've gone without. Some were iconic and fun, but overall felt a bit pricy to play old games. I'd stop back again for the mini golf! And the events calendar was packed, so I'll need to check out a drag show or art event soon:)