He Said: My kids and I had a great time! Disclaimer: we came…read morehere using the MN Explore Pass. The Explore Pass allows "free" entry and limited access to some of the activities--bumper cars, laser tag, ball fort, laser maze, and a 360° video game. The laser tag arena is much bigger than i thought it would be (looking from the outside). Fun Lab is big enough to house multiple fun activities, but not too large so watching kids is a nightmare. There are non-inclusive activities (more $$) that seem fun. There is a cafeteria, too. Pros: - Lots of cool activities - Indoors - Great deal if you get the Explore Pass Cons: -Blaine is somewhat put of the way for us

Visited the fun lab on a Sunday and was surprised at how empty the place was this was great for us…read moreand our first visit. We walked in unsure what to do and stood next to two staff at the front desk for a couple minutes before being greeted. We used our explorer pass from Groupon which allowed for a visit do try most of the attractions. A lot of stuff was broken (laser tag maze, laser tag vests, games, blowers in the ball area) or no staff were available to let us know how to use it. What we could use was fun the bumper cars and arcade were favorites for our five year old. We purchased an additional pass for the bumper cars he had to go again. Overall it was okay for the prices, but there are other options around the cities if you're willing to spend a little more.

Venturing into the former (what I thought would be vacant) Keg and Case, I slowly discovered a…read moretotally fresh concept with what appeared to be pinball only machines setup on the exterior level at first glance. Upon further investigation, I learned how it all works post speaking with the staff member. First off, the pinball exterior machines are ran by a totally different company than Starcade and all those machines are .25 cents each. Starcade is stucked inside the former giant main restaurant of Keg and Case which offers unlimited gaming for $20. All the machines are set to free play after you pay the fee. There is a bar serving basic snacks such as chips, pizza and on tap local sodas. The liquor license was just recently obtained and the staff seems to think this will get rolling out within the next few months. I'm not a gamer, yet I can tell you lots of games exist vs. just pinball like the exterior. Inside Starcade, you will find both a main level and upstairs (where the former brewery was). It's dark, there are fun twinkle lights and LED signs. Starcade used to be located within Rosedale Mall so come give a warm welcome to them as they lay roots in Saint Paul! I look forward to returning and trying some games. It has a Can Can Wonderland feel but less complex. I'm very glad the building is getting used as it's a beautiful venue. Enjoy!

The kids loved the variety of arcade games. super value! Parking was easy. Very good service.read more

This Is [Unfortunately] NOT an ARCADE !!! This is some lame specialty $10/ for 10mnts - sit in A…read morecockpit unit & shoot stuff (like every game these days). SUPER DISAPPOINTING! Because A Real Arcade is what NE. MPLS (Hell All of Northern MPLS) NEEDS! & im not talking A hesher-heavy "Bar-cade". We want A classic $5-10 Cvr. Charge (minimum) classic Arcade. With A plethora of Retro units, Pin-ball, Corndogs, Pizza & maybe A mini-put &/or batting cages.. Initially when my neighbor told me about this "Arcade down on Taft" I was stoked! An to find out It's this soon to be out of buisness "specialty Pod" ubiquitous shooter joint; i was crushed.. And Not that the staff was Rude, sophomoric or uptight. I couldn't even tell ya, cause like I said I was so dissapointed I turned around an was d-i-p.

I had my son's 10th birthday party here and it was awesome! There were six kids and they had a…read moreblast plus it was super easy for me! I brought cupcakes and had the Roseville Pizza Luce deliver a pie. The guys who ran it were so great and it was such a great alternative to Big Thrill Factory or one of those chain places. Highly recommend.

Sorry. This is not the pinball heaven it is advertised to be. We saw two machines and some other…read moretypical arcade games. The pay-by-phone system does not work and none of the staff could explain why a big banner advertising the option was even on the wall. It is clean. It is nice for kids. But I have seen better options at a motel lobby.

From the owner: We are the Twin Cities best pinball machines. Newest lineup, great mix of classics, and we support…read morePayRange allowing you to save money and pay with your phone!

ITS SO FUN HEREE! I…read morejust wish the tickets weren't so spendydoing both the arcade AND golf will run your pockets a bit. I'd come back.... In the next year or so The art in here is BEAUTIFUL though I will say that. All the structures in the golf course, old games, everything was so playful. My chaotic self came out, and I just want to jump and buzz around. I had a lot of fun the duration I was there:) it's very memorable, but be prepared for those prices. They have lots of events too, I might check out one of those sooner than doing the whole experience!

He Said: What a wonderful spot for all kinds of different…read moreentertainment. I could write down all the activities that are avaliable, but then my post would be far too long! All entrants pay an admission fee (kids under 5 years are free), and all video games, kids rides, and older-style games are free to play. Mini golf and some other activities are Ala carte. There is street parking and an underground parking lot, but, on weekends, parking can be tough to find. There is a cafe to purchase food. Options are flatbreads, baskets, tacos, and more. The food quality is pretty good, but pricey. I get it. The place probably has large overhead costs, so a business needs to make its margins. There is also a beverage wall with various kinds of drinks (mostly-all (?) alcoholic), which are self-pour. I forgot to take photos. Trust me when I say the place is very unique and is great to check out. Pros: - Great place to bring kids - The older-style games are very amusing Cons: - Food is on the pricier side

This was my second time at this location and I am keeping my rating the same! This place is…read moreawesome! But let's dive in! This is a high end place, so it's going to be expensive to bowl! Decided to take a family of 4 bowling on Christmas Eve and it was over $100 to rent the lane for 2 hours and the bowling shoes. My kids are 5 and 9 and 2 hours was truly perfect! We were able to do around 4 games. Depends on how fast you bowl. We decided to get some drinks. The prices for even just a regular soda are insane! $5 for a Mt Dew that doesn't get a refill? And is full with ice? No. Haha We also got the cotton candy lemonade and dragon fruit lemonade. These tasted so cheap and VERY sweet. The lemonade is not tart. That was even MORE expensive. The pretzels with cheese are what you would buy at Walmart but marked way up. Again not worth it at all! May be the pitcher of soda and pizza would be better for a family? The vibes here are very fun! Large projectors with games on, fun music and everything was clean! Everyone we encountered was very friendly! At one point, one of the bowling balls got stuck in the gutter and an employee came out quick to fix it! There is an arcade, a pool table, bags/corn hole and plenty of spots to sit. This is a super fun place to go! I personally will be eating before I go next time!

I love this Bowlero! The bowling is fun, and the decor is pretty sweet! If you get hungry, they…read morehave a satisfactory menu. Especially recommend the lemonade! After bowling, you can stop at the big arcade and win yourself some nice little prizes. Great place for a day out!

Was visiting Minneapolis from Chicago. Decided to give this place a try and it was amazing!!…read moreSuch fun games. Friendly employees Wonderful drinks. Very fair prices. Made great friends and had a wonderful time!! Highly recommend!!

This is a neat little 80s arcade bar. They have Happy Hour specials, and you can find metered…read morestreet parking within a reasonable walking distance. They have a full bar with limited seating, two patio areas (one in the front and one in the back, and an upstairs party deck. They have old 80s wrestling playing on the televisions, which took me back to my childhood. The place is full of retro video games, pinball machines, skeeball, and there are a couple of video game consoles. The place has very nice, attentive bar staff. They serve some 80s-themed signature cocktails, such as the TMN Tea, Mike Tyson's Drunk Out, Macha Man Randy Savage and the People's Margarita, and have a huge assortment of tap beer. I tried both and they were really good. The cocktails are stiff and savory. Be careful when ordering some beer, though; some of them are THC-infused. Drinking those may get you in trouble at certain jobs. I got the Princess Peach Punch and Raspberry Cider tap beer. The place has a mixed crowd, age-wise. There were 21-year-olds to 60-year-olds. It was a pretty low-key spot that has specials every night. They have limited food options that feature pizza. There weren't many people there while I was there, but it was still a really fun place. I enjoyed my time there. I recommend checking this spot out.

I have been to Zero Gravity twice so far - the first time was through a school fundraiser and the…read moremost recent visit was through the Explorer Pass (which gives access to a 60-min jump pass once per week) with my family. Both my boys (age 7 and almost 4) had a lot of fun. They have a variety of trampoline activities, a climbing wall, arcade, laser tag, playground (for kids 42 inches and shorter), and large pixel floor. While it's a good value in terms of pricing for the jump pass, the facilities is a little dirty and many items are a little out of date.

He Said: The family and I really enjoyed this place. We came here for 60min of jump, and it was…read moredefinitely worth the trip. Pros - - Good variety of different activities - The toddler play area is included in the jump pass Cons - - Slightly dirty--carpets and some of the play areas

LITT was such a great place to spend a weekday night while passing through the city. Great vibes,…read morefun games, and delicious food and drinks.

Thankfully, once inside LITT you would have no idea it used to be Lyle's except maybe for the shape…read moreof the bar. It's kind of amusing this is called LITT when it's so dark inside; yeah, I know they mean the other kind of lit! They have many choices for getting to that, local beers and other beverages on tap and I spotted some THC drinks that were not on the menu. The general darkness is perfect for the massive array of pinball machines (they take quarters!) and also sets off the Halloween decorations. The booths are also sparkly copper colored so that makes them stand out. Good quality bar food all around, most of our party got some kind of sandwich and fries, so I made sure to steal a fry which was nice and crisp. My healthier eating son thought they were a bit too salty, the others didn't notice. I got a half order of nachos which was plenty! It's probably better to share these no matter which size you get. Nice fresh toppings and just a mild sinus clearing effect. I finished them later that night, didn't quite go as far as licking the queso off the paper, but it crossed my mind.

It was a crusty place. The building was very old and it was super hot there. The games were cool,…read moreand the shelves were covered with vintage memorabilia. The worker that helped us was passive aggressive, and the whole time I was there I felt on edge and unsafe. It's great if you love Pokémon or marvel comics but if you want to casually play video games with friends it's not very nice.

This is a great place - nice atmosphere. Super awesome staff - nice and helpful. Great for kids…read moreto play for extended time without worrying about extra cash - 1x fee for all video games. Sell comics and games also.