Sunday marked a great one year with my current girlfriend and someone who means a lot to me. We had…read moreall these ideas on how to celebrate and spend time together, but the weather in the forecast really killed any ability to plan an outside adventure. Luckily, I had an ace up my sleeve and called an audible by suggesting the new Stranger Things: Catalyst experience at Sandbox VR. My girlfriend is a huge Stranger Things fan. It's one of the first shows she was following from the first season until the finale that she got to be a part of the zeitgeist with. The moment I suggested this, any other plan went out the window because to her, this was a must. This was not my first experience with a VR attraction. I got to try The Void when it was still in business at Disney Springs doing a Star Wars experience, and I remember having such a blast with it. This was my girlfriend's first time in a virtual reality space like this. Sandbox VR is the modern, surviving version of this doing a similar concept of suiting you up in a crazy VR suit with a headset, headphones, and a bunch of other bells and whistles before you enter a new world. The one thing that is different is that The Void had you walking through their space in their experience while here you're set in a box for the most part. Sandbox VR keeps you in one space for the entire duration and plays it out like a rail shooter arcade game. Different concepts, but both highly enjoyable. The staff were helpful in making sure we were all suited up and ready to go and we had our pictures taken right before they put us into the room. Once we had our headsets on, the experience started immediately. What's so fascinating about an experience like this is how immediate your brain just tells you that this is reality. You just believe what you're seeing is real. The avatar of my girlfriend is moving in real time, the catalyst is a tangible object I am holding. I am a Stranger Thing or whatever they call it. From the get-go, you are given a brief tutorial as a training and then suddenly the game goes from 0 to 100 and ramps up expeditiously. My girlfriend was hootin' and hollerin' the whole time as demogorgons (and democreatures as she calls them) were flying up on us and attacking us. You're genuinely in panic as these things get close to you. The anxiety feels real. The audio, the visuals, and everything in between just gets you immersed in it. The experience lasted about 30 minutes and by the end I was sweating profusely. I'm in pretty decent shape, but I was an absolute mess by the end. After all the equipment was taken off, we got sat next to a TV to show us our scores to see who leaves with bragging rights and is crowned the MVP (it was me by the way). On top of that, you are shown three videos of the VR experience that are recorded during your play. It scenes from the virtual world with a real camera that's pointed at you acting like a fool. Here, we got a dance scene from the end of the experience, a vertical video, and a horizontal trailer. Each were extremely humorous and given to us free of charge with our purchases. I know it works as free advertising for Sandbox VR to give you those videos to post online and all that jazz, but places like this still seem to charge for the memories. To get them included for free as a little keepsake is an incredible gesture and makes me want to try another experience. As for the videos themselves, they are still frying me, and I've watched them numerous times since the experience. If you are a Stranger Things fan, the Catalyst is a must-try. For someone who's only seen 3 episodes but has a good understanding of the show through osmosis from my girlfriend, I had a blast. Even if you're not a Stranger Things fan, there are 10 other experiences to try. The price with everything considered was pretty fair, and we truly had so much fun that I think it was worth it with what value we got out of it. The 20 second video we got of my girlfriend screaming the entire time might get played at our wedding one day. Who knows! RIYL: An experience out of this world

VR gaming had been on my bucket list for a long time and finally got to try it with a group of…read morefriends. The staff was very accommodating and flexible when a few members of our group arrived late, which we really appreciated. The facility itself was clean, spacious, and comfortably cool. Getting geared up took some time as we put on a vest along with arm and leg trackers, and there was a safety briefing and instructions before the game begins. The VR experience started off with a few technical hiccups. There were some audio echoes and glitches in the headset at first, but these issues gradually cleared up as the game progressed. Once we got into the action, the experience was incredibly stunning. Battling Demogorgons in the Stranger Things world was immersive and exciting, and coordinating with friends made it even more fun. You could definitely hear our screams echo through the facility while we were at it. We also celebrated one of our friend's birthday with a cake in the virtual world. It was a memorable experience!

I've gone here twice now. The first time was with staff is a bit of a team builder. The owners were…read moresuper helpful and getting everything set up and helping us to choose games that were great for us. We did two different games and broke up into two different groups and had a blast over the years I've done several escape rooms, but nothing like this. We finished having a drink and some pizza that again the owners helped with coordinating. All in all everyone had a good time and I even came back with my family.

Great place for video game lovers. Took our teenagers but they said games at home are better. With…read morethat being said would not go return.

Unfortunately, I went there one night with my kids, and as soon as I opened the door, the German…read moreShepherd dog almost attacked us. It was a really scary moment for us. I would never go back again.

This is a pretty fun place to go. My out of town guests always enjoys. It's a bit pricey, but not…read moretoo bad. It's a bit odd if you do a walk in they said they didn't have any openings for a couple of hours. (The place was empty) so maybe they don't actually run the VR every half hour, I don't know. Game was fun and it's a unique experience!

Was here with large work group and our server Mosa handled everything with ease. He was super…read morefriendly and helpful and our food came out quickly. The arcade was fun - an adult sized crane, pin ball, and other shooting games. Food was surprisingly delicious. Loved my shrimp tacos and the pizza was super yummy! Bowling lanes were well kept and parking easy out front.

My wife and I won a giant prize pack from a trivia contest and we waited a while before using it…read more Skip a few months later and here we are. A few weeks before it expires. During this visit to Pinstack we got food, played games and did some bowling. The bowling was fun but it's bowling so you should know what to expect. The food was half and half. The Mac and Cheese balls were super super good and my wife and I gobbled those up quick. The fries however, not that great. It's supposed to be "cheese fries" but in actuality it was just a bunch of fries with a small amount of shredded cheese and some sour cream on top. The games were fun but it does cost a lot of points per game to do anything. If you're gonna get a small amount of game credits on your play card, like 20 for example, you'll run out of points quick. I would like to come back again for bowling but I won't rush out the door to come back. I'd say if you're coming here for the first time, get a good amount of credits on your game card or just do bowling. Food is up to you since we only tried 2 appetizers I can't comment too much on it.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Freedom Fun and the incredible team they sent to support…read moreour event. From the very beginning, working with Nina was an absolute pleasure. She was incredibly accommodating, responsive, and genuinely invested in helping me find exactly what I needed for our event. Her professionalism, flexibility, and willingness to help made the planning process seamless, and I truly appreciated how easy she was to work with. What really sets Freedom Fun apart, however, is the quality of their people. While setting up for our event, I suffered a very serious accident that resulted in a significant injury and severe bleeding. In those frightening moments, Isaac, DJ, and Adam immediately sprang into action. They did not hesitate for a second. Remaining remarkably calm under pressure, they took control of the situation, did everything they could to stop the bleeding, and stayed focused until emergency responders arrived. Their quick thinking, composure, and genuine concern for my well-being made all the difference during one of the scariest moments of my life. What impressed me most was not only how capable they were, but how compassionate and caring they were throughout the entire ordeal. They stayed with me, reassured me, and handled an incredibly stressful situation with maturity and professionalism far beyond their years. Freedom Fun should be extremely proud to have employees like Isaac, DJ, and Adam representing their company. Their actions demonstrated outstanding character, teamwork, selflessness, and a level of care that I will never forget. Thank you, Nina, for being so wonderful to work with, and thank you to Isaac, DJ, and Adam for stepping up when I needed help the most. I am deeply grateful to all of you and would highly recommend Freedom Fun to anyone looking for a company that not only delivers great service but is staffed by truly exceptional people.

I have used Freedom Fun for Glenn High School's Project Graduation GRAD NIGHT for the past three…read moreyears and they have never let us down. Always so professional and helpful throughout the planning process and always on time the day of the event. I will tell anyone who listens to HIRE FREEDOM FUN USA! Great job guys! We'll see y'all next year!

I brought my SO here for his birthday (2 hour package) and it was really fun! Brian (or Bryan or…read morepossibly even Ryan - I'm so sorry I was just so excited and kind of spaced during introductions) was really patient and sweet when he was guiding us through different game options and controls. The studio offers a variety of single and multiplayer games, and there were more than enough to explore for the time we reserved. I'm looking forward to making my parents try this out next time... FYI the countdown clock didn't start until after directions/set-up so we were able to play the max amount of time. Great policy!

Really fun option for an outing! You pay by the hour and then cram all your friends into a room so…read morethey can watch you act like an idiot with a VR headset. I recommend Beat Saber and walking the plank. The Oval Office simulation is...interesting to say the least. BYOB, huge parking lot, bars and food nearby.

Dave & Buster's staff was fantastic. We went for a special event where they had a large buffet in…read morethe event dining room. We got free unlimited Moscow Mules and then a couple other drinks of our choice from the full cocktail menu. I wasn't all that impressed by the Million Dollar-Rita, and sadly the glitter bomb in it didn't do much, but it helped sweeten the drink at least. The roast beef was fantastic and so was the lemon rice and the green beans. The pork was okay but a little tough and we all agreed that we wished it was turkey instead. After eating we all got unlimited game cards and played for a few hours which was a lot of fun. They have great immersive games where you literally put your full energy into it like the UFC fight game where you're punching and kicking, or the soccer game where your actually kick a ball. The Godzilla VR and that other VR ride next to it were a couple of my faves. Really exciting - especially when you are throwing your fists around to get rid of dragons and hornets and more...all virtual. Only complaint we have is this one server guy that asked for the ID of one woman at our table and she had just renewed her license and didn't have it , so he made it hard for her to get drinks....despite being over 40. Nobody else there was asking for ID since we all were well over 21.

Overall: 3.5/5 [dine in]…read more D&B had a Super Bowl special for all you can eat wings and all you can play games (blue ones only) for about $29 during the game (5 hrs) which was so worth it. We played games for 3.5 hrs and ate for an hour in total. They had a variety of games but quite a few of their machines, especially the shooting games, were not accurate or working. We also encountered an issue where they said they ended the all you can eat wings an hour early, so we had to pull up our ticket and read them the fine print. Luckily they honored it and let us order our wings. Each order came with 6 wings (bone in or boneless), about 2 celery sticks, a large ranch dipping sauce, and a wet wipe. We ate dinner late (around 9 PM) after playing games, so they only had naked, honey BBQ, and buffalo available. We got the honey BBQ, which was good at first, but then I got a tangy aftertaste that lingered on my tongue. We ordered naked boneless wings, but they brought us bone in for the first round. It was still good, but I did dip it in the ranch more. The second time they brought out the naked boneless wings, which were very crispy and better than the bone in ones. The wing quality reminds me of Wingstop, so they were all right. We also ordered two cocktails: Dangerous Waters Island Punch ($7) and Million Dollar 'Rita ($20.49). It was kind of suspicious they didn't put the drink prices on the menu but did for the food. Seems like they did that so they can charge whatever they want. The Dangerous Waters Island Punch tasted like there was no alcohol, was a bit sour, and quickly became watered down. The Million Dollar 'Rita tasted a bit better and had some alcohol but definitely not worth it.

This was my first time at Mel's Lone Star Lanes located in Georgetown. Ample parking outside of…read morethe facility and it offers a very family friendly environment and also a great place for just friends or a date night. Besides bowling it offers tons of games and delicious food to match. The customer service was excellent and waitstaff at your service. Not to mention the place is well kept and clean. I had a great experience and I cannot wait to come back

Super fun and not super expensive. 2.5hrs of bowling for $18! Family time it is! Food was good…read more Exactly what you could expect at a bowling alley.

An outstanding experience!…read more My family and I came for a birthday celebration and had an AMAZING time! Check-in was easy and effortless with the kiosk. Even our bracelets printed at the same time from the kiosk. The room was spacious and clean, located halfway down the hallway, which we loved because we avoided the elevator traffic noise. The food was very pricey and pretty basic. Once we ate, we headed to the park, which was an experience! The lazy river was a nice pace and the temperature was perfect. The rides were lots of fun and the lines weren't long at all. We also explored the adults only area, which was the cherry on top. It was quiet and the drinks were excellent. Overall we LOVED our experience and can't wait to return.

Our Texas Girl Scout troop was planning an end of the year large group trip and intended to book…read more20-25 rooms through Kalahari group sales, with approximately 50-60 people participating. Unfortunately, the experience was incredibly frustrating and disorganized. Our point of contact was Jeselle Corpuz. For over a month, we were repeatedly told by Jeselle they were "working on our group rate," yet they still expected our group to commit to staying there without knowing the actual cost. We would receive emails at the end of the business day with no new information -- only that they were still working on it. Keep in mind, this was coming from the manager of group sales. We emailed several times and rarely received responses. We also left multiple voice messages and never received callbacks. We even contacted corporate, only to be referred back to the same person who had been unhelpful throughout the process. Communication was slow, unclear, and lacked professionalism. After waiting weeks with no concrete answers, we finally decided to move our troop's trip elsewhere. We ended up booking another waterpark, reserving a different hotel, and even adding another group activity -- all with far better customer service and much quicker responses. It was especially disappointing because our Girl Scouts voted for this as their end-of-year trip. We were prepared to bring not only the girls, but also their families -- which would have meant a very large group and significant business for Kalahari. Unfortunately, the lack of competence, communication, and ability to provide even basic information made it impossible to move forward. In my 10 years of planning end-of-year troop trips, this is the first time we have been unable to give the girls the trip they requested and voted on. Over the years, we've successfully planned trips to Great Wolf Lodge, Epic Waters, Jellystone, SeaWorld, the Fort Worth Zoo, NASA, Moody Gardens, and many other destinations, and we have never experienced such a frustrating and poorly managed booking process as we did with Kalahari.

We arrived, music was alittle loud, I think the waiter had hard time hearing us cause our order…read moredidn't come right away, and had order the boneless buffalo wings again along with fish and chips, everything came out good . My son enjoyed the unlimited games. We will return again.

I have been going to Dave and Busters since 2006. Tonight was my 37 th birthday. I always…read morecelebrate my birthday every year here. At first it was an awesome experience. Than. Phill the new manager decided to cut the games completely off at 12:02 am. That head never happened. This is ridiculous. I had 4 more swipes already on the game. We were the only ones in there. He's a terrible manager. Horrible decision. Thanks for ruining my birthday. Picking a new arcade. FYI. I wanted to do 1 star. But, Diego the new bartender lwas too amazing and I can't leave that out. The food was so good and bomb. But. That manager never smiled and looked like he hated his life. It ruins the experience of the customer when the manager looks miserable. I want the atmosphere to be fun. Not, ugh now I have to walk over there Vibe. Maybe force him into a desk job like you did Juan from the north location. That way he doesn't look miserable in front of regulars who are single moms and save up and spend every extra dine on your establishment. Or send Juan over here to teach this manager good customer service. Do do regulars like that fool. I'm not made out of money 28 credits is a lot. Your evil for doing that to my 3 yr old and me. Maybe grow a heat Phil. Ask Yeshua. It's easy.