This is a great venue for hanging out, especially if you like playing games--whether it's a…read morefighting game, League of Legends, tabletop games, or even mahjong, there is something here for everyone. There are weekly tournaments, a PC area, and plenty of board games. Because this spot is in downtown SJ, it can be a bit difficult to find parking, though for $10-20 you can find a spot in a nearby lot or parking garage. It is a spacious venue, and there is always something going on. They occasionally do get rented out for events, though, so I'd recommend checking ahead of time, especially if you're not a regular. The staff here is great; everyone is really friendly, and the bartenders are quick and accommodating. The food here is decent, though it can be a little slow in coming out. Their selection of drinks is solid as well, and the bartenders are helpful in making recommendations if you're unsure. Overall, it's a really great spot to hang out after work--there is free WiFi, a ton of space, and a lot to do. I'd recommend figuring out when they're hosting events you enjoy or coming by with some friends if you're interested in board games.

Love coming here! It's suitable for small and large groups. The soju cocktails are all really good,…read moreperfect mixture of sweet. I have tried their potato croquettes and it was shockingly good. Didn't expect them to have crispy on the outside and soft on the inside so well done. Staff are all very sweet, I haven't had a bad experience once. There is ton of seating whether you want to hangout, LAN parties, or play board games and much more.

We had such a great time here! Every game is only one token. I think we got about 30 tokens for…read more$20. You can get an extra 10 tokens if it is your birthday month so that is nice. Lots of claw games. Also had a cute wall full of stuffies. Love the decor. Best part is...we won two prizes!! Woohooo! Had so much fun. =D

I didn't have any cash but they were able to give me tokens with my credit cards. The attendant…read morehanded a bag to me after the transaction, which I thought was just wishful thinking bc I expected to get fleeced by the machines like I do in Asia Turns out I came home with 2 prizes! It was a fun time with my friend and they had such cute toys in the machine. I feel it could definitely use some lovely music to make the experience even more fun, and maybe a few easy machines at a higher price for the claw-challenged crowd like my friend, so everyone comes home a winner.

This was my first time attending, and I attended with my son. We will not be back. First the…read moreConvention Center staff told us to get in the wrong line for the wrong event, and only by pure luck were we alerted that check-in was already happening inside. Checking in was fine, except I was asked to fill out a paper version of something I already filled out online. I had pre-ordered shirts for us, and they had my son's no problem. My shirt couldn't be found, and after having me wait for 30 minutes while they organized the shirt pile I had to demand one of the "same day sale" shirts because they were about to sell out and no one else thought of that solution. We finally get into the event and its dark. Its hot. We aren't allowed any outside drinks, not even water. Every game that wasn't broken (a lot were) seemed to have a line, and no one was in a hurry to let others play. There was no communication that there was a 2nd room with driving/flying games, we stumbled on that ourselves. We gave it 4 hours, and at the end we just left. I was told by staff that they weren't expecting this many people so they were completely in chaos. It really showed.

They work hard to bring it all together, but this year may very well be my last…read more I consider there to be three major Pinball Tournaments in Northern California. They are held at California Extreme in Santa Clara, Golden Gate Pinball Festival in Lodi and Pin-a-Go-Go in Dixon. California Extreme is not exclusive with Pinball Machines. There are also tons of arcade games for those who enjoy them. We have enjoyed attending these events whenever we're able to. In the past, our work schedules often got in the way. Now that we're retired, our vacation schedules often cause conflicts. The people who run this event have always done a tremendous job of getting others to bring their beloved machines, set on free play, for the masses to play. In return, they get free admission. A substantial number of volunteers are also needed to load-in, load-out, wipe down, perform minor repairs, scorekeepers, registration, check-in, etc., etc. We attend to see Pinball Machines that we've never seen before, to play with machines that are hard to find, to play new machines, but mostly to play in the tournament. Yes, there are cash purses and trophies or plaques to be one. Bragging rights galore! But for players at my level, it's mostly about WPPR Points that affect your International Flipper Pinball Association Ranking. As I write this review, I am 8640 out of 103,576 players in the world. Does it mean anything? Only to my ego. At one time, I was sub-3000. I simply don't play in enough tournaments to keep my ranking. This year's tournament entry fee was $2 per game. That is not particularly expensive BUT there was no limit to the number of entries that one could purchase. This changes that tournament of skill and luck to one of skill, luck and DEEP POCKETS. In my opinion, there should be a single buy-in. Everyone plays the same number of games on the games that are available. Yes, this will reduce the prize money but so what? Whatever happens, happens. If you have a great day, congratulations. If you have a lousy day, better luck next year. But under the unlimited buy-in, you just keep putting out money until you have a few good games to tie together for your final score. What? The tournaments almost over but you're in 11th place and only the first 10 places are in the money. Well, play some more and hope to improve your score and win! Anyway, without the tournament to play in, I will either only attend California Extreme one day only or skip it all together moving forward. Additionally, this year, for the first time, the Hyatt is now charging $40 to park overnight. This was either not disclosed at the time of booking or I somehow missed it. When I complained, it was discounted $20 because I was staying there for California Extreme and another $10 because I'm a Hyatt member. I was told that, "all the other area hotels are charging more for parking and the Hyatt is just trying to catch up." There was a 49ers exhibition game on Saturday, August 19th, and parking was expected to be at a premium and traffic would be a zoo. To counter that, we arrived way early to get a space. We arrived at 8:30 for a 10:00 opening. Because we left the house so early, we didn't have time to eat breakfast, but we had plenty of down time in the hotel (check-in was at 3:00pm), so we opted for breakfast in the hotel (see our review for Evolution). Breakfast Buffet at $28 per person vs Continental Breakfast at $22 per person. So, while California Extreme is still lots of fun, between the costs and the crowds and a Deep Pocket Tournament, it may be time for us to move on.

I discovered the Renegade Theatre group when they moved into the historic Hoover Theater across the…read morestreet from the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum (Park & Naglee). Started by a group of local artists from nearby Santa Clara University this theatre group caters to a wide range of audiences. I really like their rating system they use to let you know what to expect from each play - it is a great way to introduce children and young adults to some of their tamer offerings. I loved last season's take on Shakespeare (who has ever heard of Titus Andronicus) where they brought to life some of his early work. It's more Shakespeare Santa Cruz than Oregon Shakespeare, but just as much fun. If you love supporting the arts and your local community theatre then you should be sure to check this out.

Perhaps my review may be considered somewhat biased, as I am a member of Renegade Theatre…read moreExperiment, but I chose this company out of all in the Bay Area with which to affiliate, because I could tell from my first interaction with them that this was a company dedicated to edgy and thought-provoking theatre, the kind of play that you go out for dinner afterwards and discuss for hours. The plays they choose are exceptional, the actors are genuine and quite impressive, the production values are high, and the overall experience (from both my side of the footlights as well as the audience's) is memorable. I'm voting 'no' on "good for kids" because, while we have done children's shows in the past, the majority of the work is fairly edgy and could be both frightening and overwhelming for kids under about 13. The company utilizes a rating system (that the other rater mentioned) to give an idea of what age range would be appropriate.

Took my niece and nephew here and my nephew kept screaming "best day ever" while running around, so…read moreI'd say this place is a resounding success! We went at around 9 pm on July 4th and there was still a lot of people but not enough to dampen the experience thankfully. Tickets are easy to grab online and there is ample parking available because it's in the great mall. When we first walked in we were greeted with lots and lots of foam. Foam in the air like its snowing, and foam on the ground. My nephew was so excited and kept running through it excitedly which was cute. We were also told the last show of the day was about to start so we luckily caught it. Loved watching all 3 performers - aerial, juggling, and hoops. From there we just walked around and saw as much as we could. The little rooms they have with different decorations and aesthetics are great for pictures and selfies. There are so many good photo ops that I basically spent an hour being the munchkins personal photographer :) was a great time

Saw this event on my feed on Facebook and brought my daughters over. They both absolutely love it!…read more There is so much magic on this exhibit! It was just beautiful! It is so fun to see them laughing and skipping and jumping around. It really melts my heart. Yeah. Lots of photo ops for all of us. The exhibit also had a small acrobatic performance and a show that a transformer changed into the robot from the car. This was not communicated. We figured out when it was too late. Wish these timeline were either on their website for informed when people checked in. The flowers are beautiful to look at but it had the plastic smell. Also there are some rooms that we just can't breathe with so much chemicals..: hence one star off

Yo I had an awesome experience working with Code 3 Amusements. And since I'm not currently near a…read moremountaintop, I'll shout from behind my keyboard: Code 3 is legit if you're looking to rent an arcade machine for a party or event! They have a decent selection of machines and reasonable rates that include delivery, set-up, and pick-up. Plus it's a family owned and operated business, which I'm all about. Hit them up next time you're looking to add a fun factor to your next event. Tim will take good care of you for sure.

Can't believe that Yelp designated my original review of Code 3 Amusements as Not Recommended…read more Supposedly this was because the review was so good they suspected it was from a friend of the owner, or because it was my first review! All I want to add is that I had never met this owner or used this business before my daughter's grad party. And the service really was THAT GOOD! Secondly, it was very discouraging to me to feel that strongly about a business that I decided to sign up for Yelp just to review them, only to find out that Yelp considered my review to be unworthy of a recommendation! Not a very good strategy if you want more reviewers. ... Still love Code 3 and will be calling for another rental!

Good community workspace. Founders there have Phds. Great classes for kids and adults. Group…read moreprojects. Clean unlike other community workspaces. $100.00/month is competitive with other places. You dont have do bio to work there. Very high quality people, highly educated with good workhabits who believe in education. Concentration of high quality people is what makes this workspace special. Be wary of community workspaces with high volumes of unemployed people.

Incredibly talented people from all backgrounds (from high school dropouts to postdocs) working…read moretogether to develop very cool things in biology.

This adult education is awesome! The staff is friendly the Education is on point and the location…read moreis easy to get to. If you want to learn this is the place to do it. If you go I'd suggest u don't miss and show up everyday! It will pay off for you in the long run. Classes are nice and clean. Great learning environment! Go enroll!!!