This place was a great find. We wanted something to do for the afternoon, but don't like the idea…read moreof being locked in an escape room. We spent an hour in The Grid which is 30 rooms that each have different challenges in each one. Some were definitely more challenging than others. But we had so much fun together solving the challenges. Something different to try with friends.

Came for Valentines Day with my family and our spouses. Had a great time trying the different…read morechallenges.

Took my nephews here and we played some classic arcade games. It's great to have a spot like this…read morearound-places where guys like me can reminisce about the old days, haha. Definitely don't have to worry about running out of quarters anymore!

Such a fun place! We happened across it and glad we stopped in. The husband and I played for 2…read morehours for only $20. Had a couple NA options and prices were reasonable. Would definitely stop again if we were in the area.

Amazing place to grab a beverage, play games, and hang out. My family and I really enjoyed playing…read moreduck pin bowling, skeeball, and pinball. My youngest enjoyed the 2 story slide too! It got a bit warm since the roll up doors and fans were the only source of cooling but it wasn't bad. The bar got busy but the service was great overall, plenty of people walked by to ask if needed anything.

It's awesome... a two floor multi room hangout place with bowling, drink pong, arcade, and even…read morewith a SLIDE plus more... arcade games are free and cocktails are delicious... I'm coming here again

It was a fun experience. Family friendly, affordable the kids would like it. Cute for date night as…read morewell.

This is a great indoor activity. The putt putt is really fun with great colors and scenery. It is…read moreshort so ideal when it's not crowded. The arcade games are also fun with a good selection. The price is also fair for what you get.

Do I recommend this place? Ummm... yeah…read more Whether it's date night, entertaining out-of-town guests, or just looking for something fun to do, this is the spot. The food trucks outside are always a nice bonus, but the real draw is the atmosphere and games inside. Duckpin bowling is a blast, the place stays busy with great music and a lively crowd but never feels chaotic, and the staff does a great job checking in and making sure everyone's good. The restrooms are clean too, which says a lot for a place this big and popular. Parking isn't great, but that's just South End for you. Overall, this is consistently a 5/5 Charlotte hotspot.

Pins Mechanical in Charlotte was a pretty cool place to check out. One thing I really liked was…read morethat they have their own parking lot. We got there around 11:30 PM on a Saturday, and there was still plenty of parking available, which was a nice surprise. The crowd was decent without feeling overly packed, and the atmosphere was fun and energetic. The drinks were reasonably priced, but honestly, most of the ones I tried were pretty underwhelming. The green tea shots were definitely the highlight and probably the best thing I ordered. We were playing skee-ball around 2:05 AM and finishing up our last game when a bouncer came over and told us we needed to leave. Since they didn't close until 2:30 AM, that interaction felt a little rude and left a bad impression. Overall, it's a fun spot to visit with friends and worth checking out at least once. It's not somewhere I'd personally go every weekend, but it has a cool vibe and offers a good night out.

What a great little gem. I love this little place. It's a little hole in the wall but boy it's…read moregreat. Feels like stepping back into the 1980s with all the classic arcade and pinball.

Great to play the games we grew up on. My hand was killing me after! I thought by videos I saw it…read morewas bigger hit there are plenty of games. The drink holder stands are a nice touch.

Activate was a good time! You really need to prepare yourself for a workout because the simulations…read moreare physically taxing!! There are multiple rooms with different games to play. The staff was super friendly and explained the concept of the games. You can also watch a module on how the game should be played. Everyone should experience activate at least once, I brought my son here for his birthday and he and his friend had a blast. Everything seemed clean, my only gripe was the the hand sanitizer stations that they had set up were empty. Some of the games require you to touch balls and leave your hands feeling icky, maybe that's a me thing but why have sanitation stations set up that aren't working or empty. Note: If you go on weekdays it's only $24 per person. Anyhow, everything else was fun. If ever in the area we'll def come again!

Wow I loved this place! Came for a friends birthday on Friday around 10pm and had a blast. It was 7…read moreof us and we had an hour of play time. Lasers and hoops were easily my favorite, but some of the other strategy and memorization games were super challenging go and fun as well. Also, some of these games really get you to work up a sweat haha! Friendly staff, easy interface with wristband to enter game rooms, a couple of them took a few tries to get the hang of, but other than that, most were straightforward and loads of fun. This beats any escape room, hands down- it's more active, complex, and engaging for everyone, plus it's nice that you can choose which games to play as you break up into smaller groups. Or potentially meet other folks from different t groups! I can't wait to come back for MY celebration !! @azfitfoodfun

My wife and I stopped by exclusively for dinner while out near the mall in Pineville. Overall, the…read morerestaurant area is actually pretty solid as a sports bar setup with great, clear screens for watching a game. Just be aware that the background noise from the game machines in the arcade can be a bit overbearing, though it's tolerable if you go in expecting that to be part of the experience. The menu offers a pretty decent mix of choices. I ended up ordering the Blackened Chicken Alfredo. The presentation was nice, but the dish itself was unfortunately somewhat oversalted, making for a less pleasant meal. As for the service, the staff was friendly, but not particularly attentive. It took a long time for our server to take our order--despite her only having two tables at the time--and another long delay at the end of the meal to get our check. Overall, it wasn't a bad experience for dinner, but definitely not a great one either. We likely wouldn't return just for dinner alone, but we might try it again if we plan on doing some gaming as well. One additional pet peeve note which seems to be a growing trend in some restaurants. Payment at the table with the server standing there waiting for the device while you tap your card and enter their tip. I am not a fan of this as it makes the tipping experience a bit awkward, especially if the service was mediocre or poor. Would like to see more of leave the device at the table and pick it up after either a few minutes or the guest departs.

One of the nibblings won a free hour pass and we couldn't let it go to waste. We weren't able to…read moreplay any of the claw or coin games and one of the VR and dance games. We also couldn't earn tickets. The hostess told us at the hour we visited the pass was worth $65. We had a blast playing the games. The space is just big enough to hold a good amount of games. I thinking earning tickets would have made the experience a lot more fun. I'm glad that they stay open late til 12 during the week and 1 am on the weekends. Plus for the summer they are open at 10am. Dave and Busters 11049 Carolina Place Pkwy Ste Ls-05 Pineville, NC 28134 (Review 22 in 2026 and 917 overall)

I've been here several times before but when I went for a company team building event recently we…read morehad awards for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place. They catered the meal and it was actually pretty good food. Burgers with all the fixings, bbq, wings, Mac and cheese, slaw and fries plus dessert. I was pleasantly surprised that they pulled out such a well put catering menu .

I had a very memorable time for my first-ever-visit to this establishment. I was snatched up by a…read moregroup of my "religion-friends" in Winston-Salem to load up a couple of cars and head down to Charlotte for go-kart racing! Once you step inside, you realize, however, that this place offers so much more: an ALWAYS-attentive staff, axe-throwing, various virtual-reality (VR) experiences, a large, vibrant and ever-glowing arcade, an adults-only bar that serves everything from bar-food to beer and cocktails, etc., etc. Whether it's a family, a group of friends, your congregation or whatever, this place delivers a sure good time! Yes, it is a bit pricey... But that's expected when you want to create lasting memories, these days. Nonetheless, you and your crew won't be left disappointed. In fact, you will find yourselves leaving making future plans to return.

Came for the kids bowling free time which happens during the summer time. I came right at open and…read moreeasily checked in. I just had to pay for shoe rentals which came to about $11 total for 2 kids. We had our own lane and 2 "free" games of bowling fun. They have plenty of options for bowling balls, ramps, and gutter guards to make this fun for kids. When we were done bowling, my kids enjoyed exploring the arcade. I loved the hand sanitizer readily available at the front counter. This location was much more enjoyable than the huntersville location as it was less crowded (despite there being camps here), appears newer, and was very clean.

Laser tag was so much fun! Joshua was awesome and made the whole experience even better. He was…read moresuper friendly, helpful, and made sure everything ran smoothly. If you go, definitely ask for Joshua to host--he's great!