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.

He Said: My kids and I had a great time! Disclaimer: we came…read morehere using the MN Explore Pass. The Explore Pass allows "free" entry and limited access to some of the activities--bumper cars, laser tag, ball fort, laser maze, and a 360° video game. The laser tag arena is much bigger than i thought it would be (looking from the outside). Fun Lab is big enough to house multiple fun activities, but not too large so watching kids is a nightmare. There are non-inclusive activities (more $$) that seem fun. There is a cafeteria, too. Pros: - Lots of cool activities - Indoors - Great deal if you get the Explore Pass Cons: -Blaine is somewhat put of the way for us

Visited the fun lab on a Sunday and was surprised at how empty the place was this was great for us…read moreand our first visit. We walked in unsure what to do and stood next to two staff at the front desk for a couple minutes before being greeted. We used our explorer pass from Groupon which allowed for a visit do try most of the attractions. A lot of stuff was broken (laser tag maze, laser tag vests, games, blowers in the ball area) or no staff were available to let us know how to use it. What we could use was fun the bumper cars and arcade were favorites for our five year old. We purchased an additional pass for the bumper cars he had to go again. Overall it was okay for the prices, but there are other options around the cities if you're willing to spend a little more.

Rare is it that I leave reviews but this place is a hidden gem worth finding…read more Tucked away in a little strip mall, this place might look unassuming from the outside, but step in and you'll find a whole world of fun waiting for you. Between the classic pinball machines, well-kept pool tables, and the laid-back vibe, it's the perfect spot for a date night. The owner is genuinely one of the kindest people you'll meet and is clearly passionate about every machine and every detail of the experience. You can tell he really cares about keeping the place running smoothly and making sure everyone has a good experience. It's rare to find a spot that's this chill, authentic, and just plain fun. Whether you're into billiards, pinball, or just hanging out somewhere low-key with good energy, this place absolutely delivers. Best part of the night is the adorable shop puppy "Snowflake" who will challenge you to a game of tug-of-war. Would most definitely go again, but will make sure to bring cash next time as it is a (reasonably priced) cash only spot.

Tables recently redone, both cushions and felt. All was good. Pricing seemed reasonable. Owner…read morefriendly.

We had a blast here recently after a dinner out nearby with friends!…read more I can't speak to the bowling experience as we skipped it - just too expensive for us - but we came to hang out longer, get a drink, and play some arcade games. I like that they use a card system rather than coins and the tickets are electronic on it! It's not cheap per se, but definitely cheaper fun for a large group to play a handful of arcade games. We enjoyed the basketball, Big Buck Hunter, multiplayer hot wheels, photo booth, punching bag, and more. Their ticket prizes were fun - we ended up giving ours to some kids there. Overall, a fun spot to come hang out on a winter night with a group and be a kid again!

Went here for a birthday party and had a blast! The games were so much fun and they had so many!…read moreArecade had good deals on tokens and had some nice prizes to choose from! Chicken strips were so good! Pizza was okay but probably wouldn't get it again! Bowling was so much fun lots of open lanes and plenty of balls to choose from! We will definitely be back in the winter for some more fun!

Yesterday, I walked past Playland Arcade at Eden Prairie Center. It had been three years since I…read morewas at this mall. I didn't remember an arcade. No one was there, so I checked it out. You basically get a card and load it with points. The best bang for your buck is loading $50 on it. Since I wasn't sure whether I'd like the games and such, I loaded $20. I swiped my credit card and my points card dropped out of the machine for collection. The game that caught my attention was Space Invaders Frenzy. It was on a large screen. Two players can play. The shooting gun was massive, but extremely comfortable to use. I played this game and loved it. It became my favourite one. You can hold down the trigger to shoot without pressing it like crazy as if you wanted to break it. I managed to get on the top ten high scores. Yay! There is a photo machine at this arcade, but the camera wasn't working. Bummer. I tried one of the claw games. I never do well playing them. All prizes are round in shape, so it's difficult to get the claw to grip anything. There is a hand sanitizer stand, but it didn't have any liquid. It was a downer. Luckily, I had some in my purse and used it before I found a washroom to properly wash my hands. I had a fun time. I have plenty of points on my card (it's 4 points for a game of Space Invaders), so I'll be back for more fun to satisfy my 80's arcade game fix. (392)

This was an alright arcade. There need to be more claw machines, games and things to do. There were…read morea number of the machines out of order or having very few things in them. Overall it seemed moderately clean, and a good bit of ambiance.

It was a crusty place. The building was very old and it was super hot there. The games were cool,…read moreand the shelves were covered with vintage memorabilia. The worker that helped us was passive aggressive, and the whole time I was there I felt on edge and unsafe. It's great if you love Pokémon or marvel comics but if you want to casually play video games with friends it's not very nice.

This is a great place - nice atmosphere. Super awesome staff - nice and helpful. Great for kids…read moreto play for extended time without worrying about extra cash - 1x fee for all video games. Sell comics and games also.

Venturing into the former (what I thought would be vacant) Keg and Case, I slowly discovered a…read moretotally fresh concept with what appeared to be pinball only machines setup on the exterior level at first glance. Upon further investigation, I learned how it all works post speaking with the staff member. First off, the pinball exterior machines are ran by a totally different company than Starcade and all those machines are .25 cents each. Starcade is stucked inside the former giant main restaurant of Keg and Case which offers unlimited gaming for $20. All the machines are set to free play after you pay the fee. There is a bar serving basic snacks such as chips, pizza and on tap local sodas. The liquor license was just recently obtained and the staff seems to think this will get rolling out within the next few months. I'm not a gamer, yet I can tell you lots of games exist vs. just pinball like the exterior. Inside Starcade, you will find both a main level and upstairs (where the former brewery was). It's dark, there are fun twinkle lights and LED signs. Starcade used to be located within Rosedale Mall so come give a warm welcome to them as they lay roots in Saint Paul! I look forward to returning and trying some games. It has a Can Can Wonderland feel but less complex. I'm very glad the building is getting used as it's a beautiful venue. Enjoy!

The kids loved the variety of arcade games. super value! Parking was easy. Very good service.read more

Great place for fun and new arcade games! Food is great and the people are even betterread more

Took the grands (8 & 10) here after a couple hours at Edinborough Park Adventure Peak down the…read moreroad. We usually take them to the Victoria Burough were they drop a $50 worth of points into the claw machines and runoff some energy. But they don't open till 4 o'clock and it was noon. So we tried Dave & Buster's and what a surprise! The place evidently is completely remodeled. it's all twinkling new and immaculately clean even the bathrooms. It has a huge gaming area. Along with games along one side wall of the restaurant there are 4 huge television viewing areas you could see anything you wanted to see, and we were able to watch soccer, baseball, tennis and college football. They have a lunch plus game card deal, which is your best value if you're going to eat. So each of the grands had two cards to blow in the gigantic gaming area. Food was very good particularly the double cheese smash burger and the crispy chicken sandwich. Service was friendly and prompt. Granddaughter said, in her oh-so-matter-of-fact-way, I guess we'll be coming back here again. (Only 3 mediocre claw machines though, Dave and Buster could step it up in that category.)