Dallas Arcades & Family Fun Centers That Score Big

Check out these parent-recommended family fun centers and arcades near Dallas and Fort Worth where the whole family can play...enjoying games, prizes and a little friendly competition. Some even offer indoor playgrounds, laser tag, mini golf courses and more for a full day of kid-friendly fun.

Parents, be sure to share your reviews if you've been to any of these Dallas arcades or family entertainment centers with your kids. Your recommendations help make Upparent the best resource for families!

These kid-friendly bowling alleys are another great option for year-round family fun.


 

    Shenaniganz Entertainment Center

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     (1378.7 mi)

    Stephanie W.:  Shenaniganz Entertainment Center features a bowling alley, laser tag, an arcade, and more. The Rockwall location also boasts a laser maze, mechanical bull, and go karts. Other unique attractions include live escape rooms and axe throwing.

    Urban Air Trampoline & Adventure Park

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     (1400.2 mi)

    Urban Air Trampoline & Adventure Park offers mini-golf, indoor skydiving, laser tag, bowling, a warrior course, and more.

    NickelRama

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     (1416.7 mi)

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    $4.95/person (admission)

    Stephanie W.:  NickelRama delivers exactly what you'd expect - and more! An arcade with games that accept only nickels, NickelRama has been around for two generations but makes sure to have both retro and updated games at all times. They carry video games, ticket games, simulators, and more.

    Pinstack

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     (1416.9 mi)

    Stephanie W.:  Pinstack is known for bowling, but it's so much more than that! Two-level laser tag, a laser maze, video games, bumper cars, even a giant foosball table for 16 players! There's also a high ropes course that happens to be suspended 20 feet above the arcade.

    Main Event Entertainment

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     (1419.8 mi)

    Stephanie W.:  Main Event offers bowling, virtual reality, laser tag, billiards, arcade games, story rooms, mini golf and more! Each location also offers a full restaurant with an extensive food and bar menu.

    Celebration Station

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     (1419.8 mi)

    Stephanie W.:  Celebration Station in Mesquite has all your favorites- an arcade, batting cages, go karts, mini golf, bumper boats, paintball, laser tag, eurobungy, small rides and more unique options thrown in as well!

    Free Play Arcade

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     (1421.4 mi)

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    $12/person

    Stephanie W.:  Free Play is most known for its almost 100 retro arcade games and pinball machines, and they consistently trade out their games so that you can always play something new. The games are listed online and updated regularly, so you can check out what they've got before heading that way!

    Adventure Landing Dallas

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     (1425.5 mi)

    Adventure Landing Dallas is filled with awesome attractions the whole family can enjoy, including bumper boats, laser tag, an arcade, and of course, mini golf! They boast three mini golf courses (which means more putt-putt and less waiting!) that will be fun for all skill levels.

    Strikz Entertainment

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     (1425.5 mi)

    Stephanie W.:  Strikz features 32 state-of-the-art bowling lanes (including 12 boutique lanes), a huge arcade featuring tons of games, one-of-a-kind laser tag arena, billiard tables, a bar & grill, and much more.

    Dave & Buster's

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     (1426.2 mi)

    Stephanie W.:  At Dave & Buster's, each location has a large restaurant, arcade games, and a great prize room with stuffed animals, candy, toys and more.

    Nickel Mania

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     (1430.6 mi)

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    $3.95/person (admission)

    Stephanie W.:  Nickel Mania offers over 125 of the latest and classic video games as well as a large assortment of prizes! Enjoy playing games for only nickels!

    Round1 Bowling & Amusement

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     (1443.7 mi)

    Stephanie W.:  Round 1 offers bowling, arcade games, billiards, karaoke, ping pong, darts and more at both of their DFW locations.

    iT'Z

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     (1450.7 mi)

    Stephanie W.:  iT'Z offers bowling, bumper cars, a rock climbing wall, laser tag, video games and more!

    Alley Cats Entertainment & Putt-Putt Fun Center

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     (1456.5 mi)

    Stephanie W.:  Each Alley Cats location has a bowling alley, putt putt, an arcade, and laser tag, but there are a few attractions unique to each location, so be sure to check the website if you're looking for something specific!

    Tornado Terrys Family Amusement Center

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     (1459.3 mi)

    Stephanie W.:  Around for almost 30 years, Tornado Terry's is the ultimate arcade for gamers! With two separate areas of play, you can decide how you'd like to spend your day. The Free Zone requires a one time entry fee, but once you're in you are welcome to play as long as you like! In the Token Zone, games require tokens to be played. Enjoy old school retro arcade games as well as brand spanking new ones.

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