Mission Control is a BLAST! It's a not-so-hidden gem on the second floor of a market in DTSA, which…read moreis the perfect way to spend the evening after walking around and eating in the area. There's a variety of pinball machines and classic old school arcade games to choose from (as well as some new machines which were recently added). You can exchange cash for tokens and all the games are reasonably priced, either 2 tokens (50¢) or 4 tokens ($1). They've got a DJ bumping live music to set the mood, a couple bartenders dishing out fun themed drinks, and there's even a dance floor with a disco ball if you feel like getting down. It's got a little something for everybody, even if you're bad at the games you can still have fun with friends, on a date, or even on your own! HIGHLY recommend you check this place out, it's a guaranteed good time that isn't expensive which is rare nowadays!!

I hadn't been to Mission Control in about two years, so I was really looking forward to going back…read more Unfortunately, it just wasn't the same experience I remembered. There used to be an area with around a dozen pinball machines, but that area was completely bare this time. There were still pinball machines along another wall, but I remember them being in both areas, so it felt like there were quite a few fewer machines overall. A few of the other games weren't working either, including the air hockey and basketball games. I also noticed there wasn't a DJ that night. That may have been something that simply wasn't scheduled for that evening, so I'm not going to hold that against the place. I'm just mentioning what I experienced. I did get to play Galaga, which was fun, but I was hoping to play Centipede and it wasn't there that night. I ended up playing only two games before heading downstairs to the tiki bar. Maybe it was just an off night, and I may have caught Mission Control at a bad time. I just remember it being a much more lively and fun arcade the last time I was there. I was disappointed because I had really been looking forward to coming back. I hope it was just an off night, because I'd like to see it get back to the place I remember.

Love this place! I hosted party's and been here plenty of times with kids been coming for years!read more

Ultimate throwback fun for the whole family! We took my…read morelittle one here for a quick, fun treat, and it completely exceeded expectations. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted by a huge, cool fish tank, rows of games, and a friendly cashier. How it Works: Admission: The entry fee is around $2 per person (whether you're playing or just supervising). The Currency: You purchase bags of nickels to play. We opted for two $10 bags, and it was more than enough for a solid chunk of gaming time! The Games: There are plenty of games to choose from, and most only cost about 6 nickels a play. They have a fantastic mix of old-school classics like Centipede alongside newer setups like digital bowling and Mario Kart. Pro-Tip: It definitely gets crowded on the weekends, so plan your timing accordingly if you want a slightly more relaxed pace. It's such a cool space that brings back all the nostalgia while keeping things affordable. We had loads of fun and will definitely be back!

Extreme variety of crane games and nice staff. Lots of fun besides arcade games and amazing prizesread more

Fun place with many fun things to do and cute plushies in claw machines! Arcade games laser tag and…read moremore!

I had a great experience at Round1 Santa Ana, and I especially want to give a shoutout to Dan…read moreFelipe for his excellent customer service. From the moment I interacted with him, he was professional, respectful, and very knowledgeable. He clearly knows the ins and outs of Round1 and was able to assist with everything efficiently. Dan went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience. His positive attitude, professionalism, and expertise really stood out and made a difference. Employees like Dan are a great representation of Round1 and the level of customer service a business should strive for. Big props to Dan Felipe for the outstanding service. Definitely deserves recognition for his hard work!

First went here for my friend's birthday party and is now my go to place for arcades. Idk how much…read morehas changed when it comes to bowling and food there but I did try out the food and drinks. I actually thought they were decent and especially when going bowling with your friends and all. I remember my friend ordered the standard chicken tenders and fries for his other friends and I to share. The arcade selections is not bad, better than my last visit but I sort of missed the selection they had when I first visit this place. Especially since my first visit had tons of variety ranging from fighting games like BlazBlue and Persona (I miss that Persona fighting game), racing games, rail shooters like Time Crisis, and games where you earn tickets like Space Invader and that pirate wheel spinning game (don't know the name). I didn't mind the airsoft ones like Onpoint and the Cyberpunk game (which didn't work when I visited btw) because it always felt good using those but I'm not a fan of the VR ones. Mostly because it invalidated the rail shooters and you get sick of it easily. It's the reason why I rarely see anyone play those. The good part about the arcade selection is that unlike most arcade places, tickets are a lot easier to rack up and especially if you know which game to play. The plinko ones I highly recommend if you want to earn tickets. Speaking of comparison, this is place is surprisingly a lot quieter (outside of kids acting like you know kids) but that's because most of the people that go to Round 1 are like teenagers and young adults. Which makes sense given the amount of anime stuff this place provides. The claw machine is obviously the main attraction and they've honestly gotten much harder than previous first few visits, which is why I deduct one star. Though the staff were helpful enough to reposition the plushie so that I could get it but I'm not sure if they still do that. They have a lot of selections of anime merch but good luck trying to win those given how hard they've gotten. It'd be a miracle if the claw even lifts it up. The balls underneath the prize certainty didn't help either.

Sid took great care of us. Ask for him and he will walk you through any issues you might experience…read moreor if you want to create a private server for your friends. Great place.

My kiddo came here for 1 week of eSports camp this summer, and this venue was a great place for…read moresome intense 6 hour gaming time daily with other peers who have similar interests. Cooper's partnered with XP League to host a Fortnite Showdown, and kiddo came in 1st place. Fun times and friendly staff! Thanks Cooper's! The summer camp was held inside their own private room with maybe a dozen computers. The rest of the place was open to the public for open walk-in play. There are food and drinks available on site for purchase, and restrooms are relatively clean. Environment felt safe.

Came in to check things out and it was really crowded!!…read more They have plenty of games and lots of games that dispense tickets to redeem prizes. The prices of the credit vary on amount and it can get quite expensive, the prizes are not worth the credit we spend but that isn't the point of the prizes. Also you get a reusable card which I think if you come often to make sure to bring it and just refill the amount to waive the new card activation fee. We didn't get to stay long to play the games we wanted since it was crowded and the game we wanted was pretty popular. Would like to try again next time and will bring our card for a refill!

Arcade with a view of Newport Harbor? Yes please…read more This is a great little family owned and operated arcade in the Balboa Fun Zone. Pro tip: If you need more than one card (so each kid can have their own), you can select the number of cards you need, and then the total amount with bonus credits, and it will automatically split the total credits among each card. This lets you maximize your bonus credits. Nice!

Our favorite go to spot for bowling! It's clean and well maintained. Has great diner food options…read more The service is always on point. AND they have a cute little arcade where you can pass the time if you need to wait for a lane. Also they have bumpers for kids and the ball slides readily available for first time bowlers!

Spent a Sunday afternoon with my family and it's a bummer to see how much this place has changed…read more We booked online to make sure we had a lane, that was our first mistake. We got to the lanes, asked to add two more, not a problem but then was met with rudeness when we asked to have the lane next to ours since we would now be 8 bowlers. Second issue, we saw an unlimited bowling deal when we checked in and asked to change to that, the girl checking us in as like "yeah, no that's only when you're here". Third issue, I ordered a martini and got maybe 1/2 a glass. I wouldn't have ordered a $30 drink to be met with an empty glass. Final issue, I was leaving the restroom and it's a blind corner, that we can all agree on, a server came around the corner, almost took me out and then had the audacity to make a comment along the lines of "wow, okay". Overall my experience was not great. I'm glad I got to spend time with family but ultimately the staff can't be bothered and shows that Bowlero is just an over hyped bowling alley.

Cool & fun bar. Didn't know what to expect since walked by this place so many time and finally…read morewent in. If you're into 80s/90s games, arcade games, pinball machines, and console games both retro and current. Locate on the historical Main Street and with cool vibe. There's a bar in the middle of the room and surrounds by games and tables plus movies posters plus other on the walls. There is patios seating in the back for smokers. Games are cheap to play, a quarter or two and it was blast from the past. There're cocktails and snacks to purchase and you got to be 21yo to get in. Drinks are okey, not great and not bad either..for the prices, can't complaint. Service is friendly and chill. Had a fun time and relived some past game times.

What a vibe! Popped in with some friends to play some arcade games but we ended up just chatting…read moreover our seltzers. It's quite lively and loud and there's lots to look at. Their fried snackies and pizza look tempting so mayhaps another evening I'll tear up some chicken wings and garlic parm fries.

I don't know how this place doesn't have many more reviews but this is such a cute spot to take…read morekids or even a date to if they're into all these cute stuffed animals! They have a great variety, and the claw isn't weak, although it did take a few times on some machines to get a winning, I think that could be from the prize being a little heavy. Overall, I think the price is good a dollar per try, they had good music going on, a good amount of customers in there, even though it's in a mall that's slowly closing down. Me and my daughter had a great time, we probably spent over an hour there.

I've been to this places' Alhambra location, however that one pales in size next to Westminster's…read morelocation. This is located within the Westminster mall, on the second floor occupying a pretty large space. I came to this location because the Groupon I had only worked here and not at the Alhambra location. The worker at the location was nice and took care of my Groupon. She gave us a basket for our tokens. She mentioned that this is probably the largest Kawaii Klaws location out of all the another areas. There are easily 30+ different claw machines in this location. There was enough variety in plushies among the machines, but I wish they had more as there were a lot of commonalities among Sanrio and a lot of bunny inspired plushies. We left with 4 plushies on this visit, the staff working their was friendly and she said she loved my bf's and my energy which I thought was so lovely of her to mention...I asked her name but forgot but she was really sweet. If you're looking for a place to kill time and want to try and score some cute plushies this is the place!

Love this place! A well lit, open aired, coastal gem with a…read morefabulous horseshoe bar with great views and most importantly.........pinball! We stay in Long Beach all the time and haunt the pubs with pinball there, but sadly they are all located in sketchy neighborhoods and at great distances, but we can get to Playground in about 20 minutes on the PCH with no traffic and amazing views. Its location is the bustling downtown HB makes for an amazing day trip and we just love the energy, ambiance, and relaxed atmosphere of the place.

This place is TRULY the best of EVERYTHING in the whole entire area by far. You walk in and every…read moreperson is so nice to you. It feels like a community in a way. Everything has a touch and it feels like you're finding something new every second. For the food... The food was amazing. We started off with tater tots and WOW. Perfect crunch. Ranch on the side already. Next was the wings. I'd recommend the garlic parm ANY day. The cheese on the top... no words. Cooked perfectly. Amazing flavor. Wanted to meet the chef as soon as possible. I am so serious right now, i don't think i've had better fried pickles ever in my life. No one has ever done it like that. The smash burger was really well, i recommend having ketchup. overall, amazing place!