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    Houston Grand Prix

    3.4 (46 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Sorry pregnant ladies - no go karts for you
    Gabe P.

    Overall we had fun here. This is the ideal place to come to play arcade games and of course, ride the go carts. The go carts were rather slow in my opinion. After the first lap, I felt like my car was going to cut off at any moment. The track isn't big at all which allowed us to be able to make several trips around the track. The track attendant made sure we all followed the safety rules. They offer an unlimited wristband option for the go karts. We did not opt for this but we did play multiple arcade games. I was thrilled they had my fav, Ms PAC Man! Some of the games weren't operable due to Covid. The staff here was friendly and helpful. Pricing was reasonable.

    Jerry F.

    We love go karts. We usually get the biggest package and then spend more. Every place in town is excellent, except this one. Some kids were driving rowdy (definitely rammed us),so they stopped the race. Instead of pulling the kids and letting the rest of us finish the last 80 of the ride, they just boned all of us. No apology. No resolution. Just f*ck you, we got your money. Manager defended it, because some people were just raised wrong. Aside from the place being run by thieves, it was a shit hole. I used the men's room twice and the piss on the floor from the first time was covered in vomit the second time. Worst go kart place in Houston, hands down. Go anywhere else.

    Godley V.

    Came here with my family, my B-I-L, and 3 nephews a couple of weeks ago. First impression was that this place looked a little dated - both on the outside and inside. Biggest positive here is that it's fairly cheap to get into a go cart and a little kid going for the 1st time would get a kick out of it. Such was the case when I drove tandem with my 8-year old nephew who was too short to be allowed to drive a solo cart. If you or anyone else with you has ever experience K-1 or anything of that caliber, then this place will put you to sleep. The carts are not very fast and they don't even give you helmets to wear! Uhhh, "safety first"? Nope, not here. Again, you're not going super fast but one would think that they'd want to minimize any liability. Guess not. On the track, they don't allow any bumping at all. If you do, they will flag you down and tell you to cut it out or tell you to bring your cart in. That's actually smart...especially considering no one wears helmets! The arcade games and such inside are just black holes to suck your money out of your pocket. Didn't even see any really great prizes you can redeem your arcade tickets for. Again, if you don't want to spend a lot of money to take a kid out carting for the 1st time then give this place a whirl. If you like speed, value safety, and visual appeal then this may not be the ideal spot. Kudos though to the friendly staff. The 1st skee ball machine I tried ate up 2 coins and didn't ever start. When I went to the desk to inform them, the staffer didn't even come out to look at it. He just handed me 2 coins as reimbursement. I may come back here with the young 'uns to kill some time on the cheap but that would be about it.

    Tomica D.

    This is a very fun place to visit. It is very family oriented. They have tuns of arcade games. You can win tickets from the games you play that can be used towards prizes! The staff was very friendly and eager to answer any questions. They also have go cart riding witch was very fun. They have hand sanitizer at the entrance. It wasn't too crowded when we went but I'm not sure how it is on other days. Definitely a place I would consider visiting again.

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    Amanda H.

    We stopped by on Saturday after a soccer game and the guys at the go-cart track were incredibly nice to my 9 year old. She was a little scared to drive her own go-cart. They offered us to switch to a 2 seater and when she decided to drive her own go-cart, two of the gentlemen working the track went to her and made sure that she was comfortable. I feel they went above and beyond. This is a hopping place! It has multiple tracks and you can buy an hour unlimited rides and skip the line.

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    Yes the cars are super slow and out dated. I'm not sure if the guy who helped me was high or super sleepy.

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    $25.00 for an hour of unlimited go-kart rides! What a deal! We will be back. The staff could have acted a bit happier, but they were nice.

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    The go karts were so slow when I came here I was expecting fast go karts but no it was the opposite

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    The facility was nice and clean. The game area was a bit hot but that didn't stop the kids from having fun!!

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    Staff was very nice overall son had a blast popcorn was nice had a great time .....great prices

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    Do not waste your money here the community is horrible and they lie about unlimited rides

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    best place ever!!!! had so much fun and was pretty cheap overall great experience!!

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    Good time on your way in or out of town, if you've got some time to kill

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    So great to still have this excitement that even the adults remember from there youth. Thanks guys

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    I've been here a couple of times now and have had so much fun. They offer new and old games so…read moreanyone can find something they like. It's changed a bit since my 1st visit. They've expanded and have more seating space (parties) and have "breakout rooms" with different games. One of them had Dance Dance Revolution (for 2) which was nice. Made it more private. They also now offer beer (they only used to offer cider) which is a huge plus. The service was also great. The bartenders were friendly. I'll definitely be going again. Quick Tip: download the app. They give free admission for newbies and you can play games (on the app) to get puzzle pieces for free drinks/passes.

    I love this place but today pissed me off …read more The hot dog was either old or the water is old . I got sick . I thought maybe it was because of the type of hot dog so I asked was it beef . They said yes after being rude because I was asking .I'm sure they thought I was a kid ( I'm grown ) because I get that a lot but they were rude at the front ... I had to get their attention because they were so busy on the phone, and talking amongst themselves . Then Paying $7 for hotdog is crazy and it's boiled nothing fancy . Threw up ! I know Dora fact the water was old or the hot dog and it was a strange color I didn't notice it until turned my flash light on The ambiance was great as far as my family and people around . I come here a couple times now but the workers can be a hit or miss sometimes .

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    Joystix is a pinball and arcade dealer with an incredible showroom full of both classic and modern…read moremachines. A lot of people think it's a public arcade. There are numerous signs clearly displayed letting people know it is not in fact an arcade. Even the company's voicemail message makes it clear. Joystix Classic Games & Pinballs is actually a working showroom that opens once a month for Pac-Man Fever Night, when every game is set to free play. It's one of the most fun and unique experiences in Houston. We hosted my wife's birthday party here, and it was fantastic. Renting the space was simple, the staff was awesome, and having the 1820 Lounge next door made it the perfect setup for a group celebration. Everyone had an amazing time. I highly recommend booking the showroom for events, you will not be disappointed. The owner is Charlie, he is outstanding. He is friendly, passionate, and deeply knowledgeable about pinball and arcade history. You can tell he truly cares about preserving the hobby and sharing it with others. He takes care of his customers and is very courteous to those who are considering a purchase. If you love pinball, classic arcades, or just want to do something different, Joystix is a must-visit Houston gem.

    GAMES. I was supposed to interact with a party but instead I played Mario Kart for 2 hours. Lovely…read moreplace and nice bar. Tonsssss of pinball and arcades.

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    We've tried playing at different claw machine places, and by far, Claw Mania located in Bellaire…read morehas been the BEST experience for our family. My family and I truly enjoyed every visit, and now they even have a bigger location in Bellaire! What really makes this place stand out is that they genuinely make the experience fun for everyone. They are very generous with prizes and don't make the games frustratingly difficult. Even my 2-year-old grandchild was able to play and win something We also love that they allow prize trades, and the points needed for prizes are actually reasonable compared to other places. Another thing we noticed is that their prize selections are actually QUALITY items--not cheap junk toys like you sometimes see at other arcades. That really made the experience feel worth it. Highly recommend this place for family fun, especially if you want an experience where you actually go home happy and with prizes We came home with so many prizes and memories that we still continue talking about after each visit.

    I am very dissatisfied with the service here. Even though the staff had just counted the prizes and…read moregiven me the number of tickets I won, my 5-year-old daughter accidentally dropped a 5-point token on the floor, and it rolled under the claw machine. I politely asked if they had a broom or something long so I could retrieve it myself, but from that point on, the staff started showing an unpleasant attitude. When I asked them to exchange the tickets for toys, they deliberately ignored me and insisted that I pay for each item separately instead of combining them and giving me the total number of tickets. When my child asked for help opening the toy packaging, they said they had nothing to open it with--although another staff member later helped my child open it. Their attitude ruined my family's enjoyable trip. I have been a loyal customer of this place and visit every time I come to Houston. I will never come back here again.

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    9.7 mi

    I took my 7 year old here so we could determine if this was good place for a birthday rental. It is…read morepretty small, when you walk in you can see everything. It is a bunch of computers with a gaming headset, keyboard, and mouse. We had to ask a bunch of questions and ultimately decided on a hour of play. Let me first state I am not a gamer so this review is based on my non-gaming perspective. We selected two computers but one was not working so we had to shift so we could be next to each other. We chose our computer and had to setup our accounts, I think that took away from our hour. My kid wanted to play Fortnite and it took a while to login and get started but we were able to use accounts that were licensed from the store or you could use your own. I decided to switch to Among Us about half way in and the chat was LOUD. I used the sound key on the keyboard but it barely changed a thing, there was no volume control on the headset so I took it off. After 2.5 rounds my time was up so I just waited for my child to finish. As we were leaving a noticed the once 25% full place was about at 75% so it can fill up quickly and we went on a Sunday afternoon. Would I go back, maybe but bring a jacket, it was freezing.

    Off on a day in Uber while I was online and I was bored, I was just around near the area to get…read moresomething to do, and this place was recommended to me via Yelp considering what my interests are. Hey, not bad for a 10 series card graphics computer set. Though would be nice as well and I wish, if you have the space and area to dedicate to have some people bring their own setups and stuff. ::Pros:: + Nice, cozy gaming environment + Computers are solid, and the fact that you have old-school arcade stuff is a bonus + Rates are comfy with bonus times on 7 dollars on an hour charge, and the further you seem to get to it, the more discounted it gets. ::Cons:: - Nothing much really, but just watch out and inform the guy in front if your computer crashes (it's a ggleap thing). He'll happily help you oit.

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