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    Round 1 Bowling & Amusement

    3.2 (86 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    Misha Q.

    What an amazing day! We got there right when it opened at 10:00am. Signed our waivers and paid for the full day pass. The pass allowed us to play all day and leave and return. It also included socks. The whole second floor is included. There was a bull ride, batting cages, trampolines (which were closed) game spaces (soccer, basketball, volleyball, badminton and a freebie space! A roller rink with go carts, a VR room, a jungle gym and the arcade. All included. We had 4 kids (5,7, &8) and the played for 4 hours we grabbed lunch and came back for another 1.5 hours. I was shocked that we were not upsold anything, we brought in snacks. Everyone was so kind and it was almost empty so we didn't have to wait for anything! I would come back here anytime!

    Karaoke room
    Alexis A.

    I came here last September and I had a good experience there. My friends and I went to celebrate a birthday and all we did was karaoke. We were singing for four hours. We had an amazing time and the staff were friendly. The service of the staff was a bit slow and I had to wait a bit longer. My friends and I went on a Tuesday night, which the place was not packed but we still had okay service. Overall, I will come back here but the prices are a bit expensive. I highly recommend coming with a group of friends to prepare to have loads of fun!

    Prize
    Nikki S.

    This place is unique! For an arcade I want to say this is a much more unique experience than most arcades I've visited in the valley. For starters there's two levels! I and my party did not go to the top level so I will rate that separate but we did stay in the bottom level. The claw machines were Japanese style games! It was very cool and fun to play some of these machines after watching them be played from overseas. Although they were very hard to get the hang of. Definitely some felt a little too difficult for what you're paying. As for the smaller ones they were quite easy and fun The prizes themselves are all in great condition and there's a vast variety of what you can try to get!! The arcade games themselves were awesome too! Loved the imported Japanese games!! Super addictive and loved how they came with tutorials, worth the chip price and would want to come back for those games. So so fun. Our party tried the bowling alley which in my opinion was not the most affordable lane to go to. But we had a lot of fun regardless and were able to fit 2 games in for 1 hour! The place itself was clean and pretty. The lights sounds and atmosphere all was a very fun vibe. Definitely a more costly trip to play games and win prizes but very successful regardless. I would come back

    Sara M.

    We were at the mall and decided to stop in and were all super impressed! There are kiosks where you buy a card for $2 which is reloadable and the prices are super reasonable. The spot feels like a casino lol lights, games, sounds. It was not super packed on the weekend and really liked there was plenty of machines so you really didn't have to wait if you wanted to play something specific. They had standard games, VR, claw machines, bowling, batting cages and MORE! This will definitely be a spot the family and I will be going to often during the hot summer!

    Little guys favorite game
    Jenn N.

    Family fun for everyone! So many games to play and activities to do there is something for everyone. Come and bowl, sing, game and win prizes while making core memories.

    Janelle F.

    What a fun stop. We were at the mall picking up some different items and decided to stop and check it out. We loved the VR games. It felt so real. There is definitely something for everyone. They offer birthday parties, food, bowling and more. Prices are steep on some , but all in all you can get quite a lot for around $25-50 with a reloadable card. We had a great time.

    London B.

    This place has a lot to offer all under one roof. When I was a child, this place would have been my ultimate dream destination! Literally near every outing I would have desired (roller rink, bowling, mechanical bull, sport courts, trampoline park, karaoke, indoor playgrounds/ball pit & slides) ... IT IS ALL HERE - IN ONE PLACE. It seems almost too good to be true. Incredible, really. Most all activities mentioned above (except the bowling) are available on the upper level for one admission price. The price does vary (I believe depending on the day of the week and the length of your stay). We did the 90 minutes on a weekday, and that was perfect. I can't remember exactly how much we paid, but I think it was somewhere in the $20-$25 range, and it was a few dollars less for the children. Unlike Slick City where they nickel and dime you for EVERYTHING, this place is great in that the grip socks are included! You don't need to pay more/extra for that. Additionally, the sneakers for use on the basketball, baseball, badminton, and soccer areas are also available for free to all paying guests. I was so pleasantly surprised. Another cool thing is that whilst the kids were playing on the large indoor play structure, the massage chairs for parents watching are free! I have had to pay with a credit card to use chairs like that at competitor's facilities (e.g. uptown jungle) so this was a welcome change. Upstairs, upstairs, we encountered employees Edgar, Kyle, and Polite who were all wonderful. They were kind, patient, and walked us through everything. The only disadvantages to Round 1 are: 1) Spectators need to pay the admission price to access the upstairs activities. 2) Bowling downstairs was crazy expensive. I think it was around $70 for the 4 of us to do the VIP bowling for an hour (after shoe rental and fees). 3) The downstairs arcade is super expensive. Expect your money to go quickly. If your kids are like mine, $100 can be gone w/in about 45 minutes. 4) The employees were neither helpful or friendly downstairs at all. Over all, we had a positive experience, and we will most definitely be back to enjoy the activities on the top floor again soon. **Editing to add that the security at Round 1 is on point. With their own security guards, mall security guards, physical barriers, etc. we felt very safe. This top notch security is in complete contrast to places like Slick City where there is literally no security whatsoever. I don't know why Tricia (Yelper) is complaining about too much security (saying they have everything but TSA agents there). There have been plenty of times my kids have had problems with older kids being too rough in places like this, kids bullying, kids throwing objects at one another, children pushing, or otherwise not following rules/procedures making the experience uncomfortable, not fun, & even dangerous, at times. Also, my best friend was murdered at a young age so I am always very cautious with where I allow my kids to play. I follow true crime, and I shall never forget, for example, what happened to John Walsh's unsuspecting son, Adam, at a Sears department store. If you do not appreciate Round 1's excellent level of security within this busy shopping mall location, then you are, at best, ignorant and do not follow true crime &/or, at worst, (in my opinion), an irresponsible parent for not believing security of this level is warranted. These folks at Round 1 are doing it right.**

    Sing your hearts out!
    Faith D.

    If you have sensitivities to light, noise, or crowds, this place will wear you out. If you like riding bulls, playing basketball, pool, air hockey, badminton, or hitting baseballs, this place will wear you out. If you like jumping on trampolines, roller skating, or have small children that like indoor playgrounds, this place will wear everyone out! If you like dropping $100 easily, you will have no problem doing that here. The second floor has all the play options, but to even enter you must pay. Even if you are the parent watching your children, pay up. They give you gripy socks with your entrance fee, but you have to take your shoes off and then put them back on for every activity. Not a huge deal, unless you have a small child unable to tie shoes. The kids will have a blast as long as they follow the rules - they are very strict about their safety rules! No one is going to get hurt if they have anything to do with it. For instance, on the trampolines, you cannot jump backwards, one person per trampoline square, no flips - basically, jumping. This would make for a perfect day out for the kids...get a babysitter to take them to play indoors all day on the top floor. They also have 2 karaoke rooms. You pay extra (on top of the entrance fee) to reserve the room for 40 mins. There are chairs and tables and tvs. There are complimentary massage chairs on the top floor by the play area. They were surprisingly good and high quality! There is also an arcade area included in the entrance fee, but most games have instructions in Japanese, so some weren't intuitive to play. The 90 mins I was upstairs, the employees were friendly, humorous, courteous, and cleaning! They were wiping down chairs, walls, equipment. I loved seeing them work hard and clean!!! Downstairs is like Vegas for kids and kids-at-heart. It is an arcade dream!! And completely overwhelming to the senses: lights and sounds! You do not pay an entrance fee for the downstairs, but to do anything you'll buy a card with credits ($2 initiation fee). Games range from 14 credits down to 6 approximately. They have an enormous selection of claw machines!! If you love the thrill of claw machines, you will be in Heaven! Row after row after row! Between our 2 families, we spent $85 in the credits and left with 4 stuffed animals. Each kid won and all were so happy! I couldn't afford to be a regular here, but it was a fun way to go out as a family and meet up with friends. We didn't eat or drink there - had to find somewhere quiet and wanted to hear each other talk. Upstairs was not loud, just brightly lit. Downstairs was all the noise. Splurge, have fun. There is a lot to do and win!

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    Joyce S.

    I am so glad to have a lively place like this as an anchor in Arrowhead Towne Center mall. It has plenty of signage to help explain rates and there seemed to be adequate staffing with security guard, staffed counters and at the bar. I did not order food but was very intrigued by the variety of Japanese items, so it made me want to give it a try next time. Everyone looked like they were having a lot of fun and just looking at the plush critters in the claw machines was fun. If I decide to play, I will need to bring noise canceling earphones though, since although I expect lively sounds in an arcade this was just too much for me and I can't help but wonder if the decibel level needs to be checked so people don't permanently damage their hearing.

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    I only go for the games and claw machines. Nothing else. It may be pricey but everything is.

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    The amusement manager, Nick, is incredibly rude. He would not allow my group to get one hour of karaoke.

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    Shout out to Tony for making our evening even better with the claw machine tips!!! Can't wait to apply them from here on out!!!

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    So much fun for the kids! Staff very helpful and patient with beginner roller skaters

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    We had been hesitant to come give this place a try for years because of the bad reviews…read more We have been pleasantly surprised to find that we received outstanding, friendly service, and we did not experience any games that were not working. Not only was everything in working order, but we were shocked to find several very rare games here! For example Jumping Jackpot, Chameleon Paradise, the Flintstone's coin push machine, a sit down version of Pirate's Hook. Icee's were good as was the soda. Didn't have actual food, but since the service was slightly slow, the lady gave us all these drinks for free which was super generous and fantastic! In the arcade there are multiple tables WITH CHAIRS where parents can actually sit down whilst their children play their hearts out. I have never seen actual chairs available throughout an arcade before, and we got to them all. Very refreshing! Now I know next time we can bring the grandparents. Ropes course looks super fun and is up above the arcade. If you want to bowl, they have about 20 lanes available. Prize selection is high quality and diverse. Far superior to Fat Cat's, Peter Piper, Chuck E. Cheese, etc. Again, if you have been avoiding this place due to the bad reviews, we encourage you to give it a chance. We loved it, and we had an awesome time. Will definitely be back. I only wish they would offer some kind of summer pass like Dave and Buster's. That would make it even better. Happy gaming! :-)

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    Dave and Busters was a bit of a bust last night. Don't get me wrong the fun they have to offer in a…read morefast paced arcade for the kids is great and our server and the manager were polite and attentive, however I think the kitchen staff let their team and us down last night. We ordered our food and only got the salmon protein bowl brought out while still missing all the rest of the food for our party of 6. The manager and server were nice and tried their best to figure out what happened. Eventually the staff had said they accidentally dropped the tray of food before bringing it out. It took about 30-40 minutes to actually get our food so always really an hour from when we ordered to when we got our food. I did enjoy the buffalo wings we had as appetizers. I also was not very partial to either the guac or the cauliflower elote as the flavors were a bit bland on those appetizers. Once we got our food they had brought out my sons burger with cheese but we ordered no cheese because he doesn't like it and doesn't know what is good in life so yet another wait for him to actually get his food. I did like the spicy hombre cocktail which is made with an aged tequilla. The staff offered us free desserts and a $10 game card to make up for the food wait and errors. We appreciate that. To top it off I was brought the check on their hand held devices and it was not working so had to wait for the server to bring another to check out. We have been to Dave and Busters many times but this visit was not one we would like to remember. Hopefully next time we have a better experience as I figured it was just an off night.

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    This is my go to Top Golf in the Phoenix area! Food, drinks and service are always on point! Jack…read moreL, who checked us in was very polite, friendly and accommodating. Rob was our server for the bay and he was great too! Can't wait to go back!

    I visited Topgolf Glendale on Saturday night (3/14) and had one of the worst service experiences…read moreI've ever had here. We were in Bay 109 and our server was De' Laurence. Normally, a server greets you shortly after you arrive and goes over safety, but we waited about 10 minutes before he even came by. When he did, he skipped any introduction and just asked what we wanted to order. I've had the Play More Membership for about 5 months and ordered waters and an appetizer, the chicken buffalo dip. The food actually came out quickly, in under 15 minutes, which was great, but our server then confronted the food runner in front of us, questioning whether the order was even ours because it came out so quickly. It was uncomfortable and unprofessional, especially since the runner confirmed it was correct. From there, the service continued to decline. I had to repeatedly remind him to bring waters, plates, and napkins. He eventually brought four plates but only two napkins for a group of four, and even after asking multiple times, the waters didn't arrive until we only had about 15 minutes left of gameplay, after asking four times. By that point, we were already 30 to 40 minutes into our session. With about 12 minutes left on the hour, he came to charge us using the handheld device. After we paid, we chose not to tip because the service was clearly not up to the usual standard we expect at Topgolf. He immediately turned the screen, saw the $0 tip, and loudly said, "I'll make sure you guys never fucking come back here again." He said this aggressively and loud enough that the surrounding bays turned to look at us, which was extremely embarrassing and completely unacceptable conduct, especially given his tone and inappropriate language. He then left the bay area. Shortly after that, a manager came over and told us to leave, even though we still had about 10 minutes of gameplay remaining and unfinished food. The manager also refused to provide the server's name, despite it being clearly visible on his name tag. The manager told us, "My server said that he was disrespected by you guys, so I'm going to have to ask you guys to leave." Even after explaining the situation, he still did not try to accommodate us. To be clear, the gameplay and the food were great as usual, but the service and how this situation was handled completely ruined the experience. As a loyal Play More member who has been coming to this location for years, I'm extremely disappointed. Being verbally disrespected and then asked to leave without any refund or compensation for unused time and unfinished food is unacceptable. Especially after we waited an hour and a half to get a bay. Which we happily waited due to previous amazing customer service from other servers. I hope management takes this seriously, because this is not the level of service I've come to expect from Topgolf. De' Laurence needs more than just a conversation with management--this was extremely unprofessional and very disappointing. His demeanor and behavior are not appropriate for a customer service role.

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