BAM! Entertainment Center

BAM! Entertainment Center

Reviews Summary

Most reviews highlight excellent service with attentive, friendly staff, particularly in bowling and axe throwing. Many praise the fun atmosphere, clean facilities, and family-friendly activities like arcade games, laser tag, and ropes courses. Food receives mixed feedback—some enjoy it, while others find it mediocre or overpriced. A few criticize high prices for bowling and concessions. VIP areas and party experiences are frequently commended, though some prefer pay-per-game bowling over hourly rates. Overall, it’s a popular spot for gatherings, with standout service balancing occasional cost or food concerns.

About This Listing

Has Arcade Cabinets
Has Food
Good for kids
Has Pool Tables
Has Prizes
Wheelchair Accessible

Who Can Play?

Most arcades welcome all ages (some may have age restrictions for certain games)
Minors may need parent/guardian supervision (policies vary by location)
No gaming experience required - games range from beginner to expert level
Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes recommended for safety
Valid ID may be required for certain attractions or age verification
Groups and parties welcome (advance booking may be required)

*Note: Age restrictions and policies may vary by arcade. Check with your local facility for specifics.*

First-Time Visitors

First-time visitors may need to sign a waiver or register for a game card. Staff are typically available to help explain games and provide tutorials. Some arcades offer newcomer specials or free play sessions to help you get started.

Common Restrictions:

Age-Based Some games may have height or age requirements for safety reasons
Capacity Popular games may have wait times during peak hours

*Note: Policies vary by arcade. Confirm with your local facility.*

What to Bring

Cash or card for tokens/credits (some arcades are cashless)
Valid ID for age verification or membership signup
Phone to capture high scores and memories (check photo policies)

*Note: Payment methods and requirements may differ by arcade.*

Preparing for Your Visit

Check arcade hours and peak times online before visiting
Eat beforehand or check if the arcade has food options
Bring friends for multiplayer games and competitions
Wear comfortable clothes you can move freely in
Avoid bringing valuable items that could be lost or damaged
Check for special events, tournaments, or discount days
Set a budget for games and stick to it
Stay hydrated, especially during long gaming sessions

*Note: Tips may vary by arcade type and location.*

How to Get Started

Most arcades accept walk-ins, but call ahead during busy periods or for large groups. Check for membership deals!

Other Helpful Info

Most visits last 1-3 hours depending on games and group size
Popular games may have longer wait times during weekends and evenings
Many arcades offer unlimited play packages or time-based pricing
Some locations host tournaments and special events regularly
Prize redemption available at many arcades - save your tickets!

*Note: Policies, pricing, and features differ by arcade. Contact your local facility for details.*

What to Expect from Pool Tables in Arcades

Step up to a pool table and dive into a classic, hands-on game! Expect sturdy tables with smooth felt surfaces, cue sticks, and a set of numbered balls for games like 8-ball or 9-ball. You’ll chalk up, aim, and strike the cue ball to pocket balls with precision, mastering angles and spin. Tables are well-lit, often with vibrant designs, creating a lively atmosphere. Whether playing casually with friends or joining arcade tournaments, pool offers strategic, social fun that’s easy to pick up and endlessly engaging in 2025.

How Arcade Prize Games Work

Dive into the excitement of arcade prize games! Expect claw machines, skee-ball, whack-a-mole, or basketball challenges where you test your skills or luck to win tickets or prizes directly. Claw games require precise joystick control to grab toys, while redemption games reward accuracy with tickets to trade for plushies, gadgets, or trinkets at prize counters. Modern setups boast colorful displays and smooth mechanics, blending nostalgia with fresh fun. The thrill of winning and the vibrant arcade vibe make prize games a captivating draw in 2025.

Features

Has Arcade Cabinets
Has Food
Good for kids
Has Pool Tables
Has Prizes
Wheelchair Accessible

Contact Information

Address

478 E 16th St

Holland, Michigan 49423

Hours

Monday 12-11PM
Tuesday 12-11PM
Wednesday 12-11PM
Thursday 12-11PM
Friday 7AM-2AM
Saturday 11AM-2AM
Sunday 12-11PM

Customer Reviews

This place is awesome! I haven't tried the food yet, but man, the menu looks killer. I'm dying to try the pizza and wings - they look incredible. The arcade is packed with cool games, way better than the ones from when I was a kid. These are like next-level arcade games. The prices are a bit steep, but let's face it, there aren't any cheap arcades left these days. So it's not too bad, just a little above average. The bowling alley might be small, but it's in great shape. The lanes look fantastic. Honestly,

Wow, this place is amazing! Had a great time bowling and playing Arcade games. I booked a small party online for my grand babies' spring break, and I'm so glad I did! The employees were all so nice and helpful! When we were told what lane we were bowling at, there was a cute display of welcome lite up blocks with cute frogs on one side and dinosauron the other. I also ordered pizza, mac bites, and tater tots with unlimited drinks (not alcohol) all online during booking, plus 20$ credits of Arcade games. W

Great place nice lanes, balls were old and chipped, the weren't any servers on duty so long wait for food and quite a few of the arcade games were out of order. Aside from that we had a great time and it was rather affordable.

Great party package including bowling, arcade, and food. Alyssa and Bailey were amazing! We really enjoyed the small touches of the light up Happy Birthday and number sign. Incredibly kind staff and helpful servers. We will definitely be booking a party again. It was fun for all ages!

Great environment, friendly staff. We had a great Thanksgiving afternoon bowling session. With several small children, we needed more assistance from the staff than most people. The staff were quick to help and friendly toward the excited children.

Went there last night for my daughter?s bday and had a ball. Great food and great experience. Our server Collin was very attentive and helpful. Will be back .??

Has really good bowling, fun arcade games even a little candy machine. Prices for food are good, little expensive but worth it for the amount. Some arcade games where down and we lost credits due to it. But you are able to get them refunded to your card at the front desk.

This is a cool place with lots to offer. All of the staff were friendly and the place was clean, but the prices are outrageous! We paid $160 for 4 people to bowl for 2 hours. And another $40 for a single beer and a pizza to split. If it were more affordable, we'd come back for sure!

Booked BAM! For my daughter?s 4th birthday party. Alyssa?s management skills were beyond great, really did everything that was needed to make sure we were accommodated. Jordan did a great job moving our lane to the VIP, as requested after some miscommunication, he took very good care of us immediately. Collin was an amazing server, drinks were kept full, he did a great job of keeping an eye on us, letting us do our thing and gave us space when felt, nice work man.

I've been a fan of Bam! As far back as 2017 under the original owners. Bowlero is a big company who is trying to connect with the locals in Holland, MI. My experience was rock at the start, but the night of my event, it was great. Will return! Recently, I hosted a major birthday party for adults, which included items from the catering menu. The pizza was delicious and the same with the cold pasta salad. My third item was a fruit and cheese plate, which I'm grateful that staff onsite worked with me since co

We were in the VIP bowling area. Bowling was great, waitresses kept the drinks coming. The food...not so much. There was plenty if food, but it wasn't great. Some of the sliders were warm, most were cold, even the ones closest to the bottom just over the supposed heater. The tacos tasted okay but not much filling. I didn't try the pizza but most people left most of it on their plates. The salad didn't have any dressings until our host asked for them. The only decent things were the wraps.

Good place for a birthday party. You cam either bowl or play games.

We took Dadds Magic Bus and Limousine ...best part of the trip!! Limo to bowling for my son's birthdday. Service slow, pizza ok, lanes keeps freezing up... Lanes kepts slipping to the left lane 6 anyway... Price was ok but We enjoyed our visit non the leds

Service was great! Very friendly and helpful staff for our large group. Pizza tasted delicious - better than I would have expected for a bowling alley. A few issues with the pin-resetting equipment, but nothing a quick reset couldn't fix.

We had April in the deck bar (close to axe throwing) She had a super rude customer that she handled with grace. My husband and I stuck up for her. The manager gave us benefits for our next visit which was not necessary but much appreciated! We will definitely be back, keep doing what you're doing in supporting your staff.

My sister me and I took a half day and headed to BAM. The staff was fantastic and though they were slow, they treated us as if we were regulars. Bowling is neat and organized and clean. The arcade is filled with fun games and the ticket to prize ratio is on point.

Celia was absolutely amazing in such a busy environment. Remembering our names and drinks with a party 10+ with all the other parties going on. Absolutely impressed! We have been here a few times with our parties and with someone like this taking care of us, no worries!

Absolutely ?? so much fun ?? Corbi was so kind and made our laser tag experience even more fun we had great customer service from him and Ellis and helped make our laser tag and arcade experience so great. For birthdays or just family or friends fun definitely the place to go.

We held our seven year old daughter?s birthday party here today, and wow! What a great experience! I booked our party online about a month ahead of time. The booking process was simple and straight forward. We were given a lane in the VIP room. It was clean, had ample space and seating for all the kids and parents. The food was presented buffet style on the counter near the tables ? and it was delicious! We ordered pizza, mac n cheese bites, fries and a fresh fruit platter (there are tons of menu options t

Food was good. Bowling lanes were oily. It's been 5 years since I've bowled. I don't like how they charge the rent the lane for an hour or two hours. I liked it when they charged you by the games played. The per hour was expensive. The arcade was fun. All the games seem to be working.

A couple games were down in the arcade & it took some plays off the card that we had to get put back on by staff. No signs said the games were down before trying to play. The reward items are awesome. Looks like bowling and pool were more much more popular here than the arcade though.

Great place for a family bday party! Colin was our server- very attentive and nice. Helped get everything set. Bowling, arcade, and food was pretty good. Will go there again!

Me and my son had a ball here! We came for the video games. They have a bowling alley and a small private one too! A really cool place to hangout with family or friends. They got a bar as well!

My family recently visited BAM on a rainy weekend. The service was excellent. Staff was welcoming and accommodating and so kind. Alyssa went above and beyond to make sure our family was taken care of.

Bowling here is very expensive. The food is also expensive, and very bad. The only good thing is the service - employees and waitstaff are friendly, helpful and attentive. As a side note, Colin does a decent job as a waiter but was overly pushy about leaving a review - he even stopped me on my way out the door and wouldn't leave me alone until he saw that I had opened the right site on my phone. That's why there are so many reviews here that mention him.

Great experience. All of the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Food was good and decently priced. Perfect place to have a few hours of fun as a family

Honestly love coming here. Celia is amazing and always looks out for me as well as the rest of the staff. Another of my favorites is Paige. Definitely recommend to all

Bowling was fun but the pinspotter kept getting hung up if a pin slid over a little and then it threw the rest of the pins away wrecking that turn. You pay based on time so every time it messes up it costs your time. Waitress bailey was amazing and the other workers were very nice.

Brought my family in again due to the wonderful times we shared here at Bam and once AGAIN beyond satisfied with the help we had from one of the MOST caring and considerate managers I've ever had the pleasure of experiencing !!! Quick to resolve all issues we had he was much more then helpful !!! Shout out to Jordan for being such a GREAT manager definitely more than an asset to the Bam squad !!!

I liked it better before big corporate bought them out. It's not economical for a family to come in and bowl a couple games. Not at all walk in friendly, 3-4 lanes were out of service, same in the arcade. The machine that you buy your cards from weren't even working. Nobody at the desk. And I know about inflation, but $5 to play a game?

Wow you can spend a lot of time and money here and not even notice. Staff is super friendly and there is something new to do every turn. Managed to hit the old arcade, new arcade, play some pinball, shoot some darts, throw some axes, shoot some lasers, and bowl some balls!

Colin McGregor was an excellent server. He was proactive and intention with everything he did. He consistently asked if we needed anything and if we did need something, the request was fulfilled very quickly! I hope my family and I have him again as a waiter.

Had a wonderful time at the bowling alley the other day! Food was great service was amazing. Celia took very good care of everything for us and was such a joy to be around! 10/10 would recommend to everyone!

Went to bowl. Didn't like the fact we were charged by the hour and didn't get to finish the game. Had my grandbabies with me and I kept pushing them to hurry. Lemonade drinks for 2 was 10.50. Which I think is ridiculous. And when I got my change I got shorted. Didn't realize it until I got home. Going to find a different lane to play and enjoy.

Just came in tonight to make last call on a Friday night. We were here at 1:25am and said they already did last call. Pretty messed up when BAM closes at 2am. I work in the industry and know it's always 15min before, especially on the weekend. Sucks I drove here after finishing my shift and can't get a drink.

Got a free bowling coupon for 2 hours and used it. My family has been bowling here for 2 years now. Our waiter for the night was Collin, he did well at checking in on our table and providing great customer service!

Celia was absolutely amazing! She was so funny and helpful, always there to assist us. She even helped us choose the perfect drinks for our indecisive group. Thanks to her, our bowling experience was a 10/10. We'll definitely be back!

Celia at the bar was phenomenal. The staff is very accommodating and attentive. Shout out Ellis for the letting us know all the specials

This is truly the place that has it all for adults and kids. Had a bday party and the had a room if just board games, darts, cards it was such a great time. The have an arcade, bar bowling so much!we ordered the Mac n cheese and masked potato bowl ...looked absolutely gross, but it was So good ! They need to present it better it looked like dog food in a campfire ?? bowl. Weird but delicious

Colin was great! He was very attentive & thorough . I'd come back to see him for sure! Thank so much!

We had a great time celebrating NYE at BAM. It's a favorite family tradition. Conner did a terrific job taking care of us. We can't wait for next year!

BAM! has just about everything you'd want for entertainment - bowling, pool, arcade, ropes course, escape room, and a lot more. A nice private area as well for more secluded get togethers. Was really impressed with the staff - super helpful and friendly - we went as a group of 7 for a small holiday work get-together and had a great time - great for both adult and kid outings. Full bar with beer, wine, and spirits as well. Decent menu as well. Fun times!

Definitely family friendly. People walking around with strollers and babies, even late. My 3yo kills it with the shooting games.

We had a great time bowling. There was five of us and it was so much fun. Didn't get the guys name but he can look at you, not your feet, and guess your shoe size. I was truly impressed. Bartender was attentive and funny.

The best place to hang out have party with your family or friend good liquor to pick out Lazer tag very big area.

Celia did an awesome job and provided excellent service. She went about and beyond. She is super friendly and always had a smile on her face.

Colin our server was great. We had a great time bowling with my family. Great food and alot of fun.

Incredible! I wish I knew the man who checked us into bowling. Outstanding service. Last night; I also saw him working hard fixing a toy. I am a big one on customer service & Outstanding. Bowling was great! The balls had a great selection. The food was great & service was wonderful. We had the califlower bites & they were very good. The arcades were fun. Great night w the family.

Workers are lazy!! They wont clean tables off for new guests. Two tables near us had glasses and garbage on them for the entire time we bowled. We bowled three games with three people at least 2 hours. They wiped off tables that no one used or had food on them and ignored the dirty tables.

Just went in to use the arcade, not a single worker in sight. I waited for 15 mins and 2 workers walked right past me waiting. Both machines to buy arcade games were broken too.

Great drink, polite staffing, great entertainment... Would recommend Our waiter Colin was nothing but helpful.

I took my husband to go axe throwing for his birthday! Ellis was a great guide and we had a lot of fun. The website for reservations could use some tweaking, which is the reason for my 4* report. We would love to go again.

We reserved two lanes for my boyfriend's birthday and Celia was our waitress. She was super quick and kind! She brought our drinks and pizza super fast! 10/10

Fun times at BAM! The arcade area is a fairly good size. Most games were working and there's a good variety. I will say, as a big fan of claw machines, most were impossible. The items were too heavy for the claw, itself. But, we did win a couple small plastic ducks and two large BAM! bouncy balls. The prize area was fun to walk through and I ended up walking away with a couple of souvenir glasses. On to bowling. Given that I haven't bowled in 10+ years, I wasn't sure how many games we'd actually play. The

Great place for adults and kids! Plenty to do for all ages!

Lots of fun for all. Food too. I was most impressed by the very pleasantly helpful team that works at BAM!

Fun family entertainment with great prices and a friendly staff

We had a great time axe throwing. Kiara was our axe throwing guide and Colin was our server. They both extremely hospitable.

The bartender was friendly and served us quickly (came from another bar and was ignored!). The arcade was awesome! The group I was with had a blast. When it came time to turn in our tickets for prizes, the lady working there was patient and kind (we were all adults but acting a bit "kid like" lol). We all left very content with our treasures and had a fantastic time overall. If I ever visit Michigan again, I would absolutely go back to BAM! And I know my friends would too. Great place!

Colin was the best server! He helped us have a great experience and was very attentive. He even found a bowling ramp for our kiddos.

Ellis went above and beyond for us tonight! Such friendly staff and had such a blast! Forever will be my fav spot to hang out with friends and fam!!

We had a Christmas gathering for our team in the duckpin bowling area. Collin was our server and did a great job! Would recommend future events here!

Colin?s the best?.. after two years not coming bcuz they messed reservations for a Brithday party? we came back it was almost a bad experience but Colin gave the best help and service

BAM! Was absolutely amazing for my sons double 7th birthday party with his friend. They were very responsive from the start and worked with us to customize a perfect birthday package! They opened early to have our party on a half day of school and it was nothing short of awesome. The service was great. The food was great. They were very organized but yet very flexible with whatever the boys wanted to do whenever they wanted to do it. I highly highly recommend BAM! Facility was well kept. Very clean. All the

We had a great time with 8 family members on my sons Birthday! Collin our server was fantastic helping us out!

We drove from Spring Lake, MI to bowl and watch the Super Bowl. Best team effort to make our family feel taken care of and special. We booked our reservation ahead of time and it was a seamless process. The manager checked in to make sure we had everything we needed several times, the waitstaff was attentive and polite. The food is great and was made quickly; we had chicken nachos, cheese pizza, and chicken strips. The lanes accommodated our younger children with bumpers, and it was fun to pick different de

Great service, food was at our table within a reasonable time. Was great pizza, kids loved it. We had soooo much fun and the games, ropes course, and laser tag were all fun as always. I was surprised about the prices and everything was well worth it. 5 bucks for ropes course is SWEET!

Collin is a great server and tended to our school bowling team amazingly well!

Colin was a wonderful help with a first date and he was a great bartender as well!

Lukas was an axellent axpert. Our group had so much fun on Sunday!

First time here, came to shoot pool while it was empty and it turned out to be a great time! Diamond pool tables in extremely good condition. Bartenders Paige and Celia took great care of me. Another employee, Elena, was there hanging out - not clocked in, on her own time (says a lot) - and was super awesome and friendly as well. Played some old school arcade games that I haven't seen in decades, the nostalgia was unmatched. Can't say enough positive things about my experience here today. ??

We hS. great time trying our hand at Axe Throwing! Our group ranged in age from 80-21. It was a great way to get everyone involved. Jordan gave us clear directions and demonstrations to help us feel comfortable. We played several games and had fun competing! We liked how Jordan was there to keep score, give tips and pointers, and get drinks for us! This was well worth the money and provided our family lots of memorable moments!

My kids and I had a great time here! From the minute we walked in, Ellis took care of us and made my kids? day in every way he could. I love the updates and the facility was extremely clean. Looking forward to returning!

Fun date night with my girlfriend, Celia was so kind and was a great server, can't wait to go back!

Ax throwing!!! Seriously Love this place... There's so much to do and see! Love the game room, great prizes for the kids too.

Service was a little slow. We ordered shots a half hour before midnight and got them right after the ball drop.

Had a great time with last minute birthday bowling for a bunch of kids, did and drink prices were reasonable, pizzas is really good, and service was great on a Friday night, even with bowling leagues going on.

Colin was a wonderful help with a first date and he was a great bartender as well!

What a fun place! Tons of things to do. Great for birthday parties.

We always have a great time here

Colin was great! Super friendly attentive and helpful! Thanks for a fun evening!

I got the VIP room (nice). Cozy as well. Bam wasn't busy, which made it a plus. My friend bowled and had an awesome. There's a game room but never played the machines. Instead, we played Connect Four, being a favorite game. It was one of the few people could play free of charge.

Had an amazing time here. Came in for lunch and was amazed at how attentive and friendly Celia was. Food was fresh and delicious.

Was visiting the area for my son's birthday and this place was awesome! Bowling, laser tag, arcade games! My kids had so much fun and the staff was very kind! Definitely recommend

Bam is the best! My kids favorite thing in Holland. Special thanks to Celia for making our experience here even better! Always remembers us, with such great service and a friendly smile.

My partner and I were visiting Holland from Ann Arbor and booked a date night at BAM! entertainment center. Our check-in was easy and the attendant was friendly (and even laughed at our dumb jokes). Just as we were about to start bowling, Ellis introduced himself and was attentive throughout the night. We told him that we each hadn't been bowling in many years, so Ellis offered him some basic tips that actually helped our scores! We have been together for over ten years and had never been bowling together,

We had a very fun time bowling and doing the arcade. Colin took good care of us :)

We go every time we have time. My kids love it the adults love it

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s it like visiting an arcade today?

It’s a mix of nostalgia and high-energy fun! Many arcades blend retro classics like Pac-Man and pinball with modern VR games, racing simulators, and rhythm challenges — often with music, lights, and a social vibe.

Is it better to go alone or with friends?

Both can be great! Solo visits let you focus on your favorite games, while going with friends adds competition, teamwork, and laughs. Many people plan arcade meetups as a casual hangout or even date spot.

What should I bring to an arcade?

Usually just yourself and a way to pay (some arcades still use coins, others use cards or apps). If you're competitive, bring your A-game. If you're social, bring friends or meet new ones over multiplayer games.

What’s the best time to visit an arcade?

Weekdays or early afternoons are usually less crowded — perfect for focused play. Evenings and weekends bring the buzz, especially at barcades or venues with DJs, tournaments, or themed nights.

Can I meet new people at arcades?

Absolutely! Arcades attract a mix of casual players and serious gamers. Whether you're jumping into a four-player co-op or chatting between rounds, it's a fun, low-pressure way to connect over shared interests.

Are arcades still just for kids?

Not at all. While many arcades are family-friendly, there are also adult-oriented ones with full bars, 18+ nights, or vintage nostalgia themes. Arcades today cater to everyone — from first-timers to lifelong gamers.

Are there events or tournaments I can join?

Yes! Many arcades host regular competitions, retro nights, cosplay parties, and more. Whether you're into high scores or just want to watch and vibe, events add an extra layer to the experience.

What if I’m not great at arcade games?

No worries — arcades are about having fun, not being perfect. Try a variety of games, ask others for tips, and remember: the vibe is more “let’s play” than “let’s win.”

Are pool tables in arcades still good in this modern age?

Yes, pool tables in arcades remain a fantastic draw in 2025! Games like 8-ball or 9-ball offer tactile, skill-based fun that blends strategy and precision. Modern tables feature smooth felt, responsive cues, and vibrant designs, enhancing the classic experience. Arcades foster a social vibe with casual matches or competitive tournaments, appealing to all skill levels. Unlike digital games, pool’s physicality—lining up shots, feeling the cue’s weight—keeps it timeless.

Why are arcade prize games so exciting to play?

Arcade prize games are a thrilling highlight in 2025! Claw machines, skee-ball, and ticket-redemption games like basketball offer a rush of skill and chance, with rewards like plushies, toys, or electronics up for grabs. Modern machines feature vibrant lights, digital scoreboards, and responsive controls, amplifying the fun. The lively arcade atmosphere, with cheering crowds and buzzing energy, makes every win feel epic.