Oh man. Hand me my white tube socks and my cut-off Def Leppard t-shirt because we're off to play…read moresome pinball!! Man, this really brought me back. Conveniently located right off Grand Ave (US 60) in a little strip mall right in the heart of Surprise. Tons of ample parking for you and some of your closest friends! We were greeted immediately when we walked in. Contrary to what a few of the other reviews have said, you do ** NOT ** need to bring quarters with you. Obviously, you can. But it's not necessary. The nice gentleman running the place today gladly took our $20 bill and give us a few $5 bills back. From there, you can go to their change machine in the back, chuck in your $1 bills or $5 bills and it'll spit out quarters at you. Once you've got your pockets full of quarters, head over to one of the many machines and be prepared to be entertained! It's $1 per game. I know, but this ain't 1984 anymore so a dollar per game checks out. We blew through our $20 in a hair over an hour. It is incredibly clean inside! The machines functioned with no issues at all and I can't stress enough about how clean the machines (and everything) was here at Player 1! If you want to partake in some soda or alcohol, they can serve you up some refreshments while you've got your hands full with a pinball machine. Super fun way to spend a hot summertime afternoon here in Arizona. We will DEFINITELY be back. Such a cool place. Can't recall the last time I saw this many pinball machines lined up in a row. I think I was listening to Van Halen on cassette on my boom box. Highly recommended, friends! Go check them out!

One dollar a game.......forget it! The games suck and the place is dirty and run down. staff is…read morerude. i wont be back.

What a vibe!!! I came earlier in the evening to get some drinks and to play some arcade games. The…read morebartender was pretty dope and took care of all our needs, explained the layout and the vibe, and let us know the rules lol. We went on to a few other places in the area but came back later in the evening. The place had totally changed into a night club! It was awesome to see the dance floor full and the DJ doing his thing! Drinks aren't cheap but they have some cool options, and deals throughout the night.

Such a good time. Staff was great. Drinks was good. Overall a fun time for adults with great arcade…read moregames. Plenty of arcade games and I like the indoor and outdoor

Pros: The bowling is a lot of fun. I recommend buying the unlimited package. I also recommend the…read morelaser tag if you plan to be here a while. The place is clean and the staff was helpful and friendly. Cons: Wasn't a fan of their fun cards which are reloadable however, bit of a rip off. It charges $15 just to activate them and many of their games didn't function correctly. You swipe the card and no second chance on many games which was pretty crappy. Come here and bowl but ditch the arcade.

I've been to other main event locations for different occasions and there is room for improvement…read moreat this particular establishment. Mainly almost half of the arcade games were either out of order, not powered on, or did not accept the prepaid cards. Food and drink wise it was not gourmet by any means but you should not expect that going into a place like this. One positive thing I will say about this place is that the staff was very attentive and provided us with our food and drinks in a timely manner. Overall I didn't feel I got the value I was looking for in an afternoon of entertainment with my experience here.

Went late at night and had an awesome experience. We grabbed drinks and went bowling, and the vibe…read morewas perfect for a late night hangout. The service really stood out. Lee, the manager, was exceptionally friendly, welcoming, and super helpful the entire time. You can tell he genuinely cares about customers having a good experience. Trevor, the bartender, was also extremely friendly. He definitely added to the overall fun and made the night even better. Between the atmosphere, the bowling, and especially the staff, this location really nailed it. We'll definitely be coming back.

We spent 100 dollars per ticket for 6 kids 2 adults thats 800 dollars. Altogether, we barely got…read more700 tickets. We decided to pour all our tickets together in order to get something small for the younger kids. Although these ridiculous scams, had a fun time and very nice staff. SAMUAL DESERVES A RAISE. I don't doubt that you could go and buy most of the things at this prize spot for less than what you have to spend here... Had a really fun time with my family but got totally ripped off. 3 stars

So there we were, headed to Castles N' Coasters a wholesome amusement park in the desert... a place…read morefor families, laughter, and apparently, poor decision-making. Now my buddy this man reaches into his pocket and pulls out what I can only describe as a historical artifact. I'm talking a doobie so big it looked like Bob Marley himself rolled it during a greatest hits tour. I said, "Absolutely not. I am a grown man. I got responsibilities. I got a mortgage. I got snacks at home I haven't even finished yet." That didn't matter. Next thing I know, windows are up, car turns into a Dutch oven of bad decisions, and now I'm just along for the ride literally and spiritually. Somewhere between "this is a bad idea" and "why is everything funny," I lost control of the evening. We pull into the park around that magical time you know, that in-between hour... not quite day, not quite night... like God dimmed the lights and said, "Alright boys, let's see what happens." The whole place is glowing neon lights, arcade buzz, roller coasters rattling in the distance. Felt like walking into a carnival dream... or maybe a fever dream. Jury's still out. Now here's the thing about this place it's been around since the late '70s, sitting right there in Phoenix like a desert time capsule of fun. You got four roller coasters, including the Desert Storm, which sounds fun until you're on it reconsidering every life choice that led you there. Then there's the Patriot wooden, loud, and about as gentle as a bar fight. And somehow... SOMEHOW... we thought tequila beforehand was a good idea. So now we're buzzed, slightly baked against our will, and wandering this park like three philosophers who lost their notes. We're laughing at everything. Nothing's funny but everything's hilarious. A trash can? Comedy gold. A churro? Best thing I've ever eaten in my life. A child running past me? I'm emotionally invested in his journey. But I'll give credit where it's due the park itself? Clean. Staff's friendly. Nobody's judging three grown men giggling like idiots. It's got that old-school charm too arcades, mini golf, rides, the whole deal. You can bring a family here... or whatever version of a situation we were. Now the rides... oh, the rides. Let me tell you something nothing will make you rediscover fear like being slightly out of your mind on a roller coaster you thought you could handle. I got scared... not once... not twice... but a few times. The kind of scared where you start making promises to God you don't intend to keep. "I'll be a better man if I survive this drop..." Didn't mean a word of it. By the end of the night, we had the munchies, the laughs, and just enough dignity left to get back to the car without needing a group meeting. For a couple hours, though? We were kids again. No responsibilities. No stress. Just lights, noise, and pure, ridiculous fun. So yeah Castles N' Coasters might be a family amusement park... but under the right or completely wrong circumstances, it turns into one hell of a story. Would I recommend it? Absolutely. Just... maybe crack a window on the way there.

There's a couple machines upstairs that "ate our money". It's a play card with credits, but there…read moreare a couple times the games didn't let us play or credit us for a game. Also, the Simpsons machine doesn't let you play Lisa. it picks Bart if you select Lisa's button. Another machine is Zoltar downstairs. He only talks, but does not spit out a souvenir ticket. That one actually did eat my dollar. I guess it made up for it because a couple people abandoned their games downstairs in the middle, so the bf and I played for "free". It was on someone else's dime, but I guess that counts, too. We got nachos and drinks from the snack bar. Service was quick. As with any family fun event center, food was a bit overpriced. The female bathroom was nasty. I don't know how often they clean them, but there was paper all over the stall floor. The faucets had a lot of buildup on them. Both the male and female restrooms smelled funky. I didn't play at the putt putt section, but one day I'll be back to do that. Overall, a good arcade/food experience. I'd recommend this place to people. I cannot comment on any of the rides/attractions besides the arcade.

Unfortunately, this place has changed & not for the better (I am sorry to say)…read more We had several issues. When we walked in, we purchased the bowling (amongst other things). The kids wanted to do that first so we walked straight to the bowling (right behind & in close proximity to the front desk). We had been told by the front desk gal we purchased from that the attendant manning the bowling area would get us set up, give us our balls, etc. We walked a few steps over there and it was obvious that employee could not help us as it appeared a lady had been hit in the face with a bowling ball or some other similar medical emergency. Understandably, the employee could not get us set up so we returned to the front desk to ask if that worker we had purchased bowling from could just hand us our balls. We figured since there were 4 lanes, maybe we could play in the one on the far left since incident occurred on the lane to the far right. We were told that we could not bowl (by another employee) due to the incident. We were told we would need to wait to play. I get it, but I wish we had been offered the option of a refund. No such offer. We decided then to go into the playground area, Ballocity, whilst waiting for this incident to clear. We were quite surprised to find that there were multiple buckets collecting water from a ceiling leak INSIDE THE PLAYGROUND AREA! This was completely unsanitary and poses multiple safety hazards (including, but not limited to, slipping and falling, kids playing in the disgusting water, etc.). To make matters worse, my youngest child advised me that there was tons of water on the ground up above in the top level of the play structure!!! Talk about unsafe. I climbed up there myself to validate what he had told me and sure enough it was correct. This entire play structure should be closed until this leaking water situation is corrected. Additionally, many of the games were out of order and not operational. The Sonic Basketball game would still take credits off of cards, but unfortunately, we soon realized that there are not even any balls in the game with which to play. Totally unfortunate. We did not even use all the credits we bought. We got out of there. I hope they are not going to go out of business soon. I am very concerned, from a business standpoint, that they may not be bringing in enough money to maintain their facility. PLEASE LOOK AT MY PHOTOS BEFORE YOU DECIDE TO BRING YOUR CHILDREN HERE.

"I just discovered this hidden gem of a gaming shop/arcade and I'm blown away! Despite its small…read moresize, Owynn's World of Adventure, packs a massive punch. The selection of games is incredibly diverse, with everything from retro classics to the latest releases. But what really sets this shop apart is the immersive gaming experience. The XD DARK RIDE -4D games are insane! I felt like I was right in the action, with the special effects and motion simulation taking my gaming experience to the next level! I definitely recommend the "Gigamon" game! The owners are super friendly and knowledgeable, too. They're always happy to recommend new games or offer tips and tricks to help you beat that tricky level. Thank you Tyrone for the great hospitality! What's more, the shop has a really cozy, community-driven vibe. There are always gamers hanging out, sharing tips and stories, and just having a great time. I've been to plenty of bigger gaming/arcades stores, but none of them have the heart and soul of Owynns World of Adventure, This place is a must-visit for any gamer/family looking for a unique and unforgettable experience. Five stars isn't enough - I'd give it ten stars if I could!" Side note we just had the opportunity to play we got there an hour before closing time so next time we will be checking out the restaurant!

Family night at D&B's! It was amazing! We had dinner before heading to the games and were…read morepleasantly surprised of D&B's food menu. Our waitress, Jacqueline, went over and beyond to ensure our food arrived on time and our drinks were always full... nice! Dinning was enjoyable, D&B had their big screens up, showing all types of sports, and the noise level was spot on as we enjoyed our dinner. Afterwards we headed to the game floor and had a blast! Shoutout to the team at D&B, they know how to play the game right! We look forward to coming back soon.

The food is like bar food, but still good burgers fries. The service is friendly fast. The ambience…read moreis really cool a ton of games a lot of parking for regular vehicles and handicap. You're right next to Cardinal Stadium and a bunch of other food places within walking distance highly recommend this place perfect for a family get together or birthday parties.

Ended up at the Carousel bar because all the other restaurants/bars had an extremely long wait…read moretime. I was seeing a show at the Desert Diamond Arena and the Carousel bar was directly across from the entrance. At first they sat us outside but after asking if they had table service they told us to move inside. Waitress was extremely friendly and the service was pretty good. Drinks were super expensive but also delicious. We got these pickle bombs and they were soo good -- We ate them so quickly I forgot to take a picture. Reason for the three stars is the rest of the food was average, prices were high and both tables we sat at were super wobbly. I was wondering the reason for the name because at first I thought it was an arcade bar -- but they had no arcade games inside -- just a bar in the shape of a carousel -- or maybe it was an old carousel? It was pretty cool looking and the decor was pretty kitchy. Overall it was an average experience -- I would go back for the pickle bombs though!!

Nothing like having a meal and the chef comes to talk our ears off. It's chicken tenders, not a…read morefive star meal. Such an annoying man he looked drunk talking to us. Tenders were dry too,

This place has been our go-to birthday spot for both of my kids for years, and we keep coming back…read morefor good reason. The train ride is a blast, the climbing wall is massive, and watching kids lose their minds on the bumper boats never gets old. The party packages are reasonably priced, which is a huge plus when you're hosting a group. They also recently added fans and misters to the party area, and it makes a world of difference especially on hot days. If you're looking for a fun, affordable spot for a kids' party (or just a family outing), definitely check this place out. Highly recommend!

We attended a birthday party here yesterday, and it was not a bad experience! My friend got the…read morehighest package for the party: which was a private area and it's own tables, play area, and grill. They were also given a set of tickets for the kids to ride on, which was pretty cool! My son was too young for the rides, but we were able to walk around. It is not a very big space, and I think there was maybe 8 rides total. The amusement park area was very clean, and the workers seemed helpful and chipper. We had a good time, and did not have any expectations when we came in, but it was pretty good. I would recommend this place for a lowkey birthday party and to rent out the cove!

I was looking back through old reviews and since I left my original this I've been to the drive in…read moremultiple times. I never had the same problem as the first time I left a review (though I always arrive early now.) I am switching my review from 3 to 5 stars. The only downside is that occasionally really dark movies become harder to see on this screen. But that's a known issue and they usually remind me on the way in. This is one of the last drive-ins around and it sure is fun to be able to just pack up our car with good food and snacks and blankets/pillows and whatever else we need and to go check out a movie in private every once in a while.

Great drive in with tasty food and quick service. The point system is a big bonus, easy to use and…read moreactually gives good rewards. Definitely a go to spot!