Fat Cats Gilbert

Fat Cats Gilbert

Reviews Summary

Fat Cats generally receives positive feedback for its family-friendly entertainment options, including bowling, mini-golf, arcade games, and movies. Customers praise the helpful, friendly staff and clean facilities, though some note occasional long lines or worn equipment. The value is appreciated, especially with deals like half-price Wednesdays or Pogo Pass perks. While a few reviewers mention limited arcade selections or minor issues with seating, most highlight memorable experiences, excellent service, and fun for all ages. Birthday parties and group outings are particularly well-regarded, with many planning return visits.

About This Listing

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.*

Features

Wheelchair Accessible

Contact Information

Address

4321 E Baseline Rd

Gilbert, Arizona 85234

Hours

Monday 10AM-11PM
Tuesday 10AM-11PM
Wednesday 10AM-11PM
Thursday 10AM-11PM
Friday 10AM-11PM
Saturday 10AM-11PM
Sunday 10AM-11PM

Customer Reviews

Fun family place to go. My kids love it. We go about once a month because it can get a little pricey, but it is worth it. It has a great bowling alley with automatic bumpers for the kids. It's filled with blacklights and awesome movie screens. You'll find yourself laughing and enjoying your time frequently. It even comes equipped with a fully loaded bar for some adult time, so it's a fun place for a wacky date. The theater is lovely for an entertaining chill time. The mini golf is super mini, but it is a cu

?????????? We recently had a party at Fat Cats, and it was amazing! From start to finish, the staff made everything so easy and fun. The space was clean, organized, and perfect for both kids and adults. The team went above and beyond to make sure everyone was having a great time?from setting up our party area to helping with food and activities. The miniature golf (glow golf!) was such a hit, and the movie was fantastic?so much fun for everyone. The arcade games kept the kids entertained for hours, and the

Most the time people leave reviews it's a complaint about something they did or didn't get. This time I have to say how amazing the team at fat cats did. It's my son?s fifth birthday. From the moment we walked into the minute we left. Aiden L, Devin, and Michael made it memorable experience for all of us. This is a direct reflection of the management and the team. I want to say thank you so much for making this little boys birthday a day to remember.

My daughter?s party held at Fat Cats was wonderful and surpassed our expectations! The reservation, confirmation of guests, food ordering and quality of food was terrific. The service from the party host team was superb! The party girl was so happy and said it was her best party yet! All of our guests raved about Fat Cats. You will get more parties booked there for sure.

Not the best experience. There's very few arcade games to play. If you're looking for an arcade, it'd be best to look elsewhere. However, the food was fantastic and the theater chairs were comfy. The settings to recline the chairs were very sensitive, and I found myself often having to re-recline myself after accidentally bumping them. I did not partake in the bowling. However, the minogolf is pleasant, if a bit short of an experience.

fat cats is great for a fun day! It is not as big as unlimited jakes but it has golf, movies, bowling and an arcade. Perfect for a family that has kids who want to do separate things. great for all ages, the seats in the movies are comfy and bowling is fun

To whoever was working at the ticket desk at 8:45pm ish me and my 3 friends appreciate you and you deserve a 10x raise! We were kinda giving him a hard time because none of us could agree on a ticket amount and he just gave us about 400 above what we thought we had! Thank you for making this experience so great as we were visiting family and wanted something to do together! Props to the whole front counter too as they let me put my boot for my foot behind the counter while we messed around!

Super comfortable recliner seats. Our favorite in the area. They gave us extra nacho cheese for the nachos and the Coke Zero was extra flavorful and refreshing, leading me to believe they have good water filtration. We've enjoyed bowling here too. Lots of ramps for the little kids along with bumpers. Arcade and prize redemption is always a hit with the kids, too. They let our high-needs nephew pick a prize that he clearly didn't have enough tickets for and refused to take extra payment to make up the dif

Everytime I visit this Fat Cats i leave a happy camper. Today we watched a movie then we played golf. It is always a great experience. The place is lively but never overcrowded. Perfect for a family outing. Outstanding service from all staff especially Drew. We will be back soon!

Best bowling experience! We bowled for an hour and a half and had pizza and an arcade card. The staff was friendly and accommodating. We were asked to switch lanes half way through our session and we were given an extra 15 mins to bowl. Will be giving this place a regular visit.

Great spot for families and was impressed by the way staff attended to multiple common areas. Service was quick and friendly. All the games worked and bowling was fun! Bar service was good and we were always greeted when we went to a new area of the venue. Will recommend to family and friends. No option on food... did not eat during my visit.

I took my son (9yo) out for an arcade night date. We picked Wednesday evening due to half-price arcades special. The people working the front desk were very helpful with questions and explaining how the cards work for various purchases there. We decided to load up a $60 card, getting a bonus of $20 of game play. We used the card to also buy food there. We enjoyed sharing an order of loaded nachos?very good and would order these again! There's a good selection of arcade games to find something enjoyable. We

We were visiting our children and wanted to see this particular movie. Wow! We were so impressed with Everything! From the super service by Drew and the other staff to the food, prices, and the other "specials " offered throughout the week. This is our go-to theater for sure. THANK YOU!!!!

5 dollar mini golf was a great deal! It was a little warm in that small area but we still had a blast. 5 dollar nachos was great but 5 bucks for a medium soft drink was wild. I would definitely be back. The bartender made my bloody mary perfectly as well. Over all we had a great time.

Reserved a theater for our 8 year olds birthday party and it was the best experience. Emma the host was wonderful and everything was ready to go. The price was amazing and it was a birthday she won't forget.

I hosted my daughter's birthday party here and they did an amazing job! All the kids were entertained and had a blast with her arcade. Also the birthday package came with glow mini golf which was a hit with the kids. 5/5 would party here again lol

We had a blast !Take your family, Friends or yourself trust me you will have. Employees are nice and have a great atmosphere. It's worth every penny.

Loved it here. Amazing Staff. Kirsten and Jamie are such a great team. So accommodating and extremely communicative with events. Definitely recommend you plan private parties here. Especially in the movie theater area. We hosted a music video shoot, and a music video premiere and it went spledidly.

Fat cats is nice. The arcade games are cool. But this specific location is very small. For this location you should enjoy the movies and the Golf. If you plan to go bowling bring your own ball their balls are chipped.

Amazing location that keeps the games all running. The place is clean and service is good. I will say the prize counter needs some attention to as there's typically always a long line for kids to get their prizes. Sometimes there wont even be anyone servicing that area at all.

I usually go to the Queen Creek location, as it is closer to me and newer, but this location is closer to my son and I was meeting him. The seats were comfortable, parking is convenient, and the staff were very friendly and helpful. It would have been 5 stars had there not been what appeared to be a used condiment container of marinara or pizza sauce in the cup holder for my seat. The audio and visual quality of the movie presentation were fine, no issues, and I would not object to going back?we enjoyed the

So this place is a good enviornment however, their lane conditions are terrible. Don't bring uou bowling ball, you won't need it. Just grab a house ball. Was there for a event. Food was ok. Beer was ok. For adults, it was ok.

We had the BEST time last night at a private event for the showing of It Ends With Us. It was amazing, not just the movie but the love and detail that Fat Cats Gilbert put into making this night so special for lots of women. They set up a beautiful photo backdrop to look like Lily Bloom?s floral shop, another backdrop with a cute bistro table and had a bookmark bar to create our very own bookmark! Then entering the theatre we got popcorn and a soft drink cup, and a delicious cash bar was set up for us to ha

This is a great spot for a full day of family fun with bowling, movies, and arcade games. The atmosphere is lively, and there are some awesome deals that make it even better for a day out with the kids.

The best crew members! We had a special event and they bent over backwards to make sure everyone was well taken care of. So very helpful in every way and a big shout out to Kirsten who went above and beyond! Just had a really great evening

We love Fat Cats and their family bowling nights in Mondays. The staff is always so great here. We had Aidan help us, when we had a party of 15 and he was patient while we got all the lanes figured out for our large party. Definitely recommend Fat cats over other bowling alleys as a lot of the extra fees are included.

Always a fun time! Great place to hang out with friends, play games, mini golf, go to a movie, etc. A big group of friends and I like to go bowling. This is our main location to bowl. We will be back soon!

Overpriced for the trash service. Bought tickets and an arcade pass beforehand and was ushered to a line of one person who spend five minutes picking a seat. Then I was pushed through again, bought concessions and then no one was there to take my ticket and give me my arcade card. Two people there running 8 stations including the restaurant and bar and the manager couldn't be bothered to even look me in the eye. First visit is my last. I refunded my ticket after waiting 20 minutes after showtime to get anyo

Jamie made reserving our own theater so easy! We will definitely do this again! Thank you so much!

Went to Fat Cats last month for the first time with my husband and four boys and we had a great time watching a movie, then staying after to play the arcade. Definitely got our moneys worth and made a great family memory. Justin helped us with concessions and was very friendly, helpful and kind. Thank you, Justin, for making our family outing better by your excellent customer service! Highly recommend this Fat Cats and will bring the family back!

Fat Cats is amazing! We go there all the time. The atmosphere is fun for all ages! Not only are there plenty of games to be played but they have bowling, Mini golf, and a movie theater!! We take the kids there all the time or we go without them! The staff is amazing. The bartenders, Sean and Skaar, are awesome! They are very friendly and always there to help us out. The food is amazing and the runners are always prompt and so helpful. We have had Soza run food to us multiple times in the movies and he has b

The associate help up at the counter was really nice we had a large party and they brought our food inside the movie theater in a timely manner .

Really enjoy the movie theater here. There's always space and the seats are nice and comfortable (reclining). You can order food to your seat.

ALWAYS a super fun place. Played arcade games and bowled. Goid times. I like the other two locations better (Longbow and Queen Creek), as they are bigger with more games.... but both are much further from me.

Mini golf is a little cheesey but pretty cool if you have the pogo pass because you get a free round a week. Bowling is fun too. Lot of their house balls seemed sorta chipped but if you're using those you probably don't care hehe.

Good all around entertainment for the kids. Reasonable prices but it can get expensive. A bit more upkeep/ cleanliness would be nice but understand this is a high volume kid zone so that is difficult.

I loved loved loved the seats in the theater and having them serve the food right to you was really cool. I could have slept in the chair, it's how nice they felt. The pizza was really tasty and I was impressed at the quality of food. I was not however impressed with how expensive it all was. Despite going on the discount day I easily still spent over $150 for 5 people for just over 2 hours which I thought was a bit steep but it was worth it. Would go again for sure.

We've played a game of bowling, arcade games and today we tried out the miniature golf. It was fun but never had gone before there was a learning curve to actually start the bowling. The popcorn and French fries were super hot and crispy, will be visiting again. The food is still hot after ordering just like my first experience, didn't golf this time we played the games.

I brought my nephews and we had a great time playing video games. They have bowling, putt-putt, movies and a good selection of food.

Sophia our event host was super nice and communicative throughout the night!! It was a pleasant experience had by all

We had a bday party for our child and just didn't feel like it was worth the money. We like to go on half price Wednesdays for a couple hours but would not have a bday party there again.

Went to Fat Cats Gilbert for the It Ends with Us premiere. The Lily Blooms set up when you walked in was cute, make your own bookmark and fabric roses on the seats were a surprise nice touch. The seats reclined and we got a drink and popcorn. There was also a cash bar set up with themed drinks.

Still love coming here with or without the kids. Where else can you recline n dine? If you don't want popcorn, skip the line and order at the grill located behind the popcorn stand. Love them delivering the food to your seat ?? ??

It was my brother in laws birthday and this is go-to spot every year for a reason. This year Drew helped us out so much and truly hooked us up. We had a large group and he helped us out when it came to getting the lanes perfect for us and the kids, and even gave us bonus time for the birthday boy. He offered to let us keep playing as long as we want and it was a truly perfect way to celebrate his birthday. Highly recommend and absolute huge shoutout again to Drew, you were the absolute best and we are SO ap

Clean, busy as hell and still quick service. Movie started quite a bit late, and the seats were a bit worn, but that's too be expected with so many people fluctuating in n out since it opened. Popcorn was good with extra salt.

GREAT place, great prices, friendly staff, family friendly. Food is actually good, they have a full bar, the movie theater has big reclining seats, food delivery to theater, great prices on kids bday parties, excellent neon bowling,

Fun place for the kids. Video games. Mini golf and bowling were a blast! They also have adult beverages and a small bar too!

Man, there is a lot of fun in one place . We did bowling, they have movie theater games and alot more. It's a must try. Go get your eat and drink on.

Had my middle kids bday here. The kids had a blast! Arieh (I hope I spelled that right), was great. He kept us informed every step of the way so we could move along as easy as we could with young kids. But most importantly, the kids had a fantastic time. So thank you to fat cats and Arieh for a great party experience

This place is wonderful. The bowling alley has big screen tv's at end of the lane not like other places. Each lane has leather sofas facing each other with a table in between so you chat and eat and drink. The bumper guards automatically go up and down to the specified bowler, just let the staff know which bowler needs them. They even have hand sanitizer in the bowling area. It's wheelchair friendly. The glow in the dark golf course was cute. There were some holes that a wheelchair could not maneuver so the

Great place, I took students and my family for bowling and games, and they couldn't have been more accommodating. The staff were courteous and responsive, and we made good memories. Always worth the drive up from Queen Creek.

Went to see Thunderbolts. The entire movie was skipping and stopping and it was just not a nice experience. I couldn't pay attention to the movie. I let the staff know so hopefully no one else has to sit through that. I wasn't going to leave because that was my only day off work and only day I could see the move.

We love this place, always a great time. We come here very frequently and although the entire staff is great, Drew is usually the one that helps us a lot. He is very attentive, kind, and helpful with whatever we need. 10/10 service.

This is a great place for family even adults. My daughter took me there $5 movies on Tuesday. Mini golf too

This is the place to go for a good Happy Hour! The food is delicious and the drinks are amazingly priced, even a call drink is affordable, $9.00 during Happy Hour. Monday - Friday 4PM - 6PM.

I was able to reserve my seats in advance, and the staff was really good here. Yummy popcorn! Clean theaters too.

Wish I could tell you more but we couldn't even get in! We have the POGO pass and was unaware that we can't use it on the weekends, and have no ability to use it during the week. So completely useless and a waste of money. Unfortunate that we can't use it during the busy times

Went on a team outing and had a blast with the glow-in-the-dark mini-golf and bowling! Looks like it's a great family place!

My wife and I first date was here nearly 10years ago. We still go here nearly once a month. It all started with a little put-put. What's not to love! Food, movies, bowling, golfing, games and music.

So it can get kind of crazy with 1/2 off arcade Wednesdays so be prepared for that. Also, they are not great about ensuring first come, first serve on bowling lanes. It's a pain to get a lane when it's busy because their system is not great. Also, watched a Looney Tunes movie and it cut out no less than 3x. Also lost 2 balls on putt putt hole 3.

We had an awesome time on a Saturday night. It was extremely busy, mask rules are not in effect but there are sanitization stations. The wait time was 2 hrs for bowling and we got there at 8:30. The goow mini golf was small but fun and my child loved the arcade. All in all great night!

It's a fun place to be for team building and family fun. The food catered was delicious and we enjoyed our games of bowling and golf. It may be a bit old but it meets the needs for everyone who wants to have fun.

A very nice place for kids and families. Movie theater was comfortable. Love those chairs.

My daughter had her 12th birthday here today. Seriously, the best experience for a kids birthday ever! Miss Ava, our party host, was such a sweetie. She was so helpful and nice. I ran her and Gavin around in the beginning a bit bc I was trying to do it all but they couldn't have been more helpful. We had so many kids and adults have the best time too. Once we were done with our party they moved us to a public table where we could continue our own fun in the arcade. 10 out of 10 would recommend! Oh and Josh

Very fun and exciting place! They have big private birthday rooms with the rooms own fountain drink machine! You have your own staff member to do all the setup food and clean up there with you. It's very organized and pretty decent pricing as well. There's a lot of different games and activities such as a movie theater and cosmic bowling along with all the arcade games! And you load your child's money onto a fat cats card that you scan at each machine to earn your tickets! My niece had a great time and so d

What a beautiful venue! I had the opportunity to experience it as a group with my Gilbert Chamber of Commerce members. They did fabulous with the catering. Jasmine, our server, at our bowling lane did fabulous and got us our drinks just in time for happy hour. We were a rambunctious group and competing in a bowling tournament- and all the staff did great with us. No issues with the bowling alley or arcade games! Thanks Fat Cats Gilbert!

It was so fun. We came to take a 10-yr-old out for her birthday. The kids played for a while before Wicked started, and won a bunch of tickets, but never got to spend them, because we were at the last showing and by the time we got out, everyone was gone. They had a great time, though, and everything was just easy and nice.

Richard was awesome. It's nice to witness when people actually care about their job. He was always there anytime something needed to be done. He went above and beyond to help us figure out what was wrong with our card and i saw him helping other people at other games. Also the manager Brian Sherman was great and a huge help. Awesome employees. You guys must have a great team. ??

Crowded and loud for sure... BUT it's a cool place with tons to do. We just did bowling and it was really fun. High end lanes with bumpers that can pop up for kids turns! Screens and graphics are fun.

Great place for some family fun! We spent a few hours there, and could have stayed longer! Plenty of fun for everyone! Gets expensive quick so watch for a good deal!

Best part of Fat Cats is the bowling. Arcade was a ripoff, half the machines ate our tokens and it wasnt really worth the price for the 15 dollar arcade cards.

FUN all around adventure! Updated movie theatres with the latest offerings, bowling, mini golf and a very capable bar with decent food! I'm going back!

This place was very cool. We went to bowl but they had an arcade and a movie theater and a bar and appetizers as well. I beat my husband at bowling for the first time ever. The happy hour drink and food specials were excellent and the bartender really poured excellent drinks. I would definitely go back to this spot.

Kiddos had a great time. Place is always busy but the staff is fantastic

My dad and brothers come here every other week and enjoy thunder Alley at 8 every Wednesday evening. We talk business and do some bowling ?? We love it!

There are a lot of options in just one place, they have Bowling court, Golf, Cinema, Arcade..... I really enjoyed with my teenager son the time spent there.

Stopped in for miniature golf with my kids before noon left around nine that night. It was to all of our surprise the great activities that they offer for family entertainment. We played arcade games, carnival games, bowling, ate pizza, French fries, chicken strips, popcorn, oh and a great bar with awesome happy hour deals. They offered more than we had time in the day to complete. Very clean facility, friendly staff overall great time

Fun place for dates or family events. The theatre is great and you can order food and they bring it to your seat. Go on Tuesdays for $5 movies all day. The seats on the end are snuggle seats if you want the arm rest out of the way. The seats are comfortable but starting to show a little wear and tear on them. The arcade is a blast and it's half off on Wednesdays. Bowling is fun, bumpers are programmed to go up for the kiddos on their turns. Glow golf is alright, fun for kids but not a big course or anything

We arrived when they opened and started off with mini golf, then son decided to bowl.Staff was very helpful and advised us about the bowling and arcade deal. We did an hour of bowling and bought a $30 game card for $20. Overall we where there for 3hrs and son racked up over 5k tix. He picked out a Blooper and saved the rest of his tickets. We ended up purchasing the special Super Mario event and look forward to this Saturday.

I love Fat Cats. I have the Pogo pass which allows us one free game of bowling and one free game of mini golf a week. Monday through Thursday or Friday before 5:00.. I am a Fat Cats loyalty member. The Alley cat membership is for you. You earn points for every dollar you spend. I paid the $25 for the upgraded membership annually. When my brother goes he gives them my phone number so I earn points whenever he goes to fat cats too. You can extra points on certain days. I save up and redeem 400 point

Wonderful service, great theater experience with my husband & step daughter!

We had a blast at the arcade games & bowling! Wolverine & Deadpool even showed up for their movie premiere!

Took the kids bowling which they loved. Fun for them to be able to have bumpers or not. Staff is quick to help and friendly. It was pretty busy due to the holidays but we were able to get in quickly and play our game.

This place was extremely mice. We took our boys to see Minecraft. Which wasn't a bad. The food was good and fresh

I have gone 2 times in two weeks. Great price for the indoor mini golf, $9 for two people nine holes. Small course but the glow light pirate water theme made it that much better. You can spend a full day of catching a movie, bowling, mini golf, arcade food, ice cream and bar. I like this place cause it's not to large of a place like Dave and busters. It gives you the more personal feel. Was running Into games not working and no signs or attendants to fixing them but hopful thats not a regular issue. They we

We were in the area and decided to check the bowling out with our four year old son. Employees were all helpful and friendly. The bowling facility is clean and accommodating for young children. We live over 30 minutes from here but will definitely be returning.

10$ bowling per person for a hour and a half after 8pm is pretty cool

We did bowling and the glow in the dark mini golf. I loved this place. So much fun for the family. It also has an arcade if you have time.

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.”