We checked this place out recently and had a good time. The people at the front desk were friendly…read moreand informative. There are a variety of games and it's decently priced. My daughter had a blast. She collected enough tickets to win some cool prizes. Some of the games weren't working, but we got to enjoy most of them. It was a fun way to spend an hour or so.

I took my grandson to NickelRama a little over a week ago, while he was visiting from Ohio…read more Having never been, I had no expectations other than to think we were going to an "arcade." I had looked up NickelRama online just to verify that fact, and in so doing I read that all the arcade games were, go figure, a "nickel!" Anyhoo, what I did not realize was that NickelRama are a chain of "play for tickets" arcades, where one may then redeem the tickets for "prizes," akin to that which one might imagine winning at a carnival "Guess Your Age/Weight Booth," where number of prizes range from a stick of chewing gum or pencil topper on the low end to perhaps something electronic on the far upper end, depending on the number of tickets being redeemed. My grandson was fully aware of what we were getting into, as I quickly learned. After we made entry and each received our initial $10.00 purchase of 200 nickels, presented to us loose, in plastic cups, he immediately began searching the arcade for what he determined to be the game that would result in us accumulating the most tickets. This was not his first rodeo and he certainly knew the "name of the game" was quantity over quality, as far as ticket acquisition goes. The idea that we might challenge one another in some friendly video game mano a mano competition was quickly replaced by us challenging an electronically crafted gizmo to give up the most tickets possible, for later turn-in and prize procurement! As such was inevitable, he found THE game and thus, the challenge was on. It took us each about 45 minutes to burn through our 200 nickels. Well, I actually left the particular game and sought some variety of play, after about 160 or so nickels. That was short lived however, as I quickly realized my grandson's assessment was correct and the game to which he remained attached was the one that was most generous in spitting out tickets. Hence, I returned to sit beside him at the adjacent game and fed the remainder of my nickels into the machine. When our nickel cups were empty, I urged my grandson to walk about and seek out other possible games, but he quietly reminded me none were as generous as the one we'd just left. Still, I was seeking variety so, I enticed him with an additional cup of 100 nickels. He retrieved the cups and we began playing a game somewhat similar to THE game, but as he pointed out it just wasn't as lucrative. So, we went back to the machines we first sat at and fed. After a short period, we both were done and ready to feed our tickets into the Ticket Counters for tabulation. The ticket counters, booth count AND slice the tickets in half so they may not be reused/recounted. As our tickets were counted, he was declared the winner, by his count exceeding mine, by about 800 tickets! In total, we had a combined give or take 5300 tickets, with which he could now utilize to "shop" for prizes. With an "All-in" investment of just at $40, including the $5 entry fee for each of us to the NickelRama, he was able to get a tiny rubber eraser, a pair of large foam dice, and a plastic foam ball pop gun. In the end, I considered it money well spent, since the goal of the trip was to spend some quality time out with my grandson. He had fun and I had fun! He was shown that he was valued by my following his lead in our quest. And, he outperformed me in the acquisition of tickets! If you're looking to spend some time with your little ones and you want them to feel good about themselves, a NickelRama can fill that need! If you go, just keep in mind, that the quality is not in the prizes but in the time spent together! Live well. Be well. Cheers!

This is a beautiful and large venue. I was a guat at a wedding here so i dont even know all of what…read morethey offer but the room the ceremony and reception were in had windows all the way around and was very rustic with the bar across a breezeway in a seperate building along with the restrooms. You should definitely go look at this venue for your next event in this area.

The kids enjoy it, I would say it's much cleaner than before. One big issue would be clear pricing…read morefor entry. On line prices only state $14.99 for one hour and $16.99 for 2hrs of play. Any additional hr would be $4.99. In person the $16.99 for 2hrs is only weekends. I believe if you're going to be a family friendly business the simplicity or transparency of your rates should be clear and not surprise the customers that support your business. I place one star to get the attention of the owner. Mr. Wong

Love everything about this place! They are always cleaning, the food is great and the staff is…read moreextremely friendly!

10/10! We arrived at 1:00 PM and before we knew it, it was 3:30 PM. That's always a sign of a great…read moreday! This was our family's first visit, and Spark did not disappoint. Parking was a little different since we parked across the street, but it was free, which was a nice surprise. The restrooms were clean, there were snacks and drinks available, and since we weren't sure what to expect, we ate beforehand. The real magic was watching all four of my kids, ages 4 to 12, find something they genuinely loved. That doesn't happen everywhere! From arts and crafts to climbing, sliding, exploring, and creating, there was something for every personality and energy level. No one was bored. Not even for a minute. As a mom, I appreciated the clean environment, family friendly atmosphere, and free Wi-Fi. As a M.O.M.=maker of memories maker, I loved seeing my kids laugh, play, and discover new things together. If you're looking for a place where kids can burn energy, spark creativity, and make memories, Spark is absolutely worth the visit. We'll definitely be back!

HIDDEN GEM: This is a great indoor location for kids and families to spend time and I highly…read moresuggest as a Summer Bucket List item. There is an area for creativity, a piano, a huge playground that is about 2 stories high. The slide is fast so be careful but my grandson loved it and it was certainly his pace.

The owner had many options and even provided tables and chairs. The commutation was perfect and…read moreeverything went as planned. Very fair prices. I highly recommend to anyone throwing an outdoor party!

David, an event coordinator double booked the venue for our event, which is extremely…read more unprofessional. When talking on the phone he was dismissive of us and our budget, but when we received a quote for the venue it was well within our budget. We felt talked down to and belittled. When things fell through we felt less than accommodated for. There was no accommodations or explanations for the double booking. we booked this venue in December and now we have to find a new venue in Dallas a month later. This is ridiculous and we are very disappointed.

This is in the space previously occupied by eM The Venue. The new owner has really improved on…read morewhat was already a good space. We attended his grand opening, and if the service, atmosphere, and attention to detail is any indication, this will be a great space for weddings and other celebrations or events. Thumbs up and thanks to the owner for the invitation and the very enjoyable evening.

great studio and wonderful event space perfect for family gathering baby showers graduation party…read moreChristmas party holiday party

So here's how it works. The Castle at Rockwall is owned by Edible Ideas, and you MUST use their…read moresubsidiary, Beyond the Box Catering for your food. They are based out of Dallas, and you have to go to their office/ commissary in Dallas for your tasting. The onsite operations manager is Alfredo, and he is just fantastic. Helpful, knowledgeable, thoughtful and very responsive. The venue is beautiful, with lots of light, lots of space, and you pretty much have free reign to decorate how you wish. The food on the day of the wedding was delicious. The charcuterie table was like nothing I've seen...beautiful and made you eat with your eyes. But the journey to get there? Aye yi yi. The tasting was a disaster. My sister called me after crying that it was so bad they couldn't serve it to their guests and wanted a different caterer. We were told emphatically we couldn't. Her fiancée asked me if maybe they forgot they were coming and just pulled stuff from the fridge. They didn't feel that they were taken seriously when giving feedback about how bad the food was. The problem is that you have to work with Angela, the "Venue/Catering Manager" of the Castle. This is a problem for many reasons: 1) She has absolutely no understanding of food. Or catering, or pricing, or her venue. (She told us that they serve jumbo shrimp with fajitas, when in fact, they serve BAY shrimp, which is what you get in a 99 cent cocktail in Vegas, among the tons of other nonsensical information) 2) Almost every single question that was asked of her, she had to ask the chef, her boss (the owner, Doug), Alfredo the ops manager. You would think that after 25 years with this company, she would have a better understanding of this company and her venue 2) She will definitively tell you that she is not the wedding coordinator. (Not exactly sure what her role is.). She did NOTHING on the day of the event except hide in her office. 3) There was no follow up after the wedding with an invoice, receipt, "thank you for coming", "how was everything", etc In summary: This is a beautiful venue and the onsite staff are terrific. But if you are not a seasoned catering person, please hire someone who is, to do the planning with Angela.

I attended a wedding here this past weekend. The venue is absolutely gorgeous. No doubt about that…read more There was plenty of room for dancing, conversation, outside activities, buffet line, etc. My only complaint is that I was treated rudely by the staff when I tried to order a drink at the open bar. I did not know that it was past time for the bar to close; if they would have simply pointed that out, it would have been perfectly fine. Instead, I was told by one bartender that she would not serve me. I went to the next one, and the mother of the bride ordered my drink for me. The second bartender started making my drink and the first bartender made him pour it out. So weird. Meanwhile, she's making drinks for another guest. At the end of the day, it doesn't really matter. It was a strange, negative end to a beautiful day, however.