Fun Galaxy Athens

Fun Galaxy Athens

Reviews Summary

Fun Galaxy Athens receives mixed reviews, with many praising its affordability, friendly staff, and great birthday party experiences, especially noting helpful hosts and clean facilities. However, some criticize poor customer service, rude employees, and inconsistent policies, like charging for non-skating toddlers or lacking equipment. While families and kids often enjoy the skating and party atmosphere, negative experiences—such as rushed parties, outdated facilities, or unprofessional behavior—deter some visitors. High ratings highlight fun, value, and attentive staff, while low ratings focus on mismanagement and unwelcoming treatment.

About This Listing

Has Arcade Cabinets
Has Food
Good for kids
Has Prizes

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.*

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 Prizes

Contact Information

Address

3030 Cherokee Rd

Athens, Georgia 30605

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 12-8PM
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 6-9PM
Friday 7-11PM
Saturday 12-11PM
Sunday Closed

Customer Reviews

We had a blast here! Great place for a birthday party. Clean restrooms, super friendly staff and very affordable. Get the kids off the screens and get them moving and skating!!!

My husband and I took our church youth group on a Saturday night. $17 to skate- plus unlimited fountain drinks and pizza. Great deal, and the kids had a great time. Super friendly staff and fun atmosphere. Looking forward to visiting again soon!

Took my grown son and grandsons rollerskating here a month ago and just spent today there again. My son learned how to skate here about 40 years ago. New management is great and it's quite a walk down memory lane and great fun to see my grandchildren enjoying this sport. I recommend giving your children/grandchildren the thrill of rollerskating. You can't beat the experience. Maybe even have a birthday party there!!

The new management is AMAZING. Our daughter's party was absolutely perfect. We had the most attentive party host and the entire staff went above and beyond to make sure she had the best experience and felt celebrated. I highly recommend having a party here under this new management.

The fun galaxy was a nostalgic time for me. I loved the 90s feel. The establishment is cash only so that was a surprise to me. Especially since I called before coming and inquired about pricing payment etc. The customer service was not good overall. The bathrooms weren't clean, and I wasn't a fan of how the bathroom doesn't have a sink in it. You had to wash your hands out on the floor. My little cousin got to skate, and she had fun it was $14 for her to skate, and $5 for her to use a walker. I was surprise

I had an amazing experience at Fun Galaxy Athens! We had 2 birthday boys, turning 5 and 7. The day turned out to be super challenging due to delays in traffic. From the time I entered the facility to the very second we left, the staff got to work helping me prepare for the arrival if my boys, family, and friends. Brooklyn was the absolute best, and went above and beyond to assist me. The party was a blast. Highly recommend.

This was the third time we had a birthday party for our child and once again the staff was tremendous. They made sure everything was ready for us and that we had everything we needed. They checked in with us periodically to see what we needed. A great experience as always.

My daughter piper had the best birthday ever I'm so glad she got to skate where me and my friends and family grew up.

Great experience!! The kids had a great time, and parent skate rental is also included! The games were also a hit with our crew. We love how big the skating rink is! We would love to have another party here!

The perfect place for a party! My daughter and all her friends had the BEST time! It was so clean, the staff was very friendly and accommodating! Mrs. Donna goes above and beyond to make it a great experience! We can't wait to go back!

Absolutley Amazing!!! We held a combined party here for our daughters 5th and 8th birthday parties, and it was such an amazing experience. They were also able to accommodate our huge crowd that showed up too! The facility itself was very clean, and had such a great vibe! It literally had everything we needed! Ms Stephanie, Ms. Donna, and Ms. Roxanne are absolutely wonderful and oh so sweet!! We seriously could not have asked for better. If we needed anything at, all Ms. Roxanne was on it, if I had any ques

Held our daughter?s 6th birthday here. Easy to rent, staff was helpful and kids had a great time. Classic rink for the parent looking for a flashback. Bring cash.

Had my son's 10th birthday party here. We had a wonderful time. Our party hostess Tammy and the manager exceeded our expectations. They went above and beyond to make our party special. They did everything, I just got to enjoy the party and not stress about any of it. The kids had so much fun. Will definitely bring my family back. You can tell they have really worked really hard to rebuild this establishment from what it used to be in previous years. Cost wasnt bad for what you'd expect to pay for a party, a

Not a bad facility but most of the employees are rude. Prices seem a little on the high side and the skate assist things were literally coming apart (even tho you paid $5) when the kids were using them and the music was so loud you couldn't converse at all or even hear your children speak to you.

Reading previous reviews & responsive from the owner, I was very apprehensive to visit. However, my daughter wanted to go skating and this was the only local skating rink that was open so... We went Tuesday night. Tuesday nights are $2.00 for admissions and skates which is fantastic! Like I said, from reading past reviews my opinion could not have been much lower intinally. I could not have been more wrong! It was very clean, staff was friendly, music was good, and the actual rink seemed larger than other s

I came here for a birthday party. It was fun. The rink was clean and even ground. Skate assist are $5. They are cash only facility.

This was my first time and it was a blast! It was rented for a friend's birthday party. I will definitely go back.

Fun Galaxy is a great place for a birthday (or any kind of) party! I have done my son's twice, at 11 and 13 years-old. The staff is just the best and will make sure that you are supported throughout (huge shoutout to Ms. Donna!)

Ok...so this place should maybe change it's name to MRSA HOUSE, because as every other roller skating rink in America, it hasn't changed anything (or cleaned anything for that matter) since it was built in 1980. But the kids have a great time here of course, so it gets 3 stars....that is, until one of their employees gets out on the rink and starts knocking kids down (without apologizing) because he wants to zoom around the place without regard for the tiny humans he's about to steamroll. That was the most

Just went with my young family for the first time. We felt the facility was great, had no issues with the cash pay, and even got a complimentary stroller for our baby so he could participate. The whole experience would have been a blast but I am leaving this review to say the music was so incredibly loud that it unfortunately overshadowed the fun. Our children could not even hear us speaking to them and it was very overstimulating for everyone. Again, otherwise awesome but way too loud.

Awesome place to hang out with the grandkids thanks for the training aids. The kids really enjoyed themselves. Customer service was great.

We booked a party package for my daughters birthday Saturday afternoon. It wasn't too busy. First off we when arrived the lady working the front door was very nice and very helpful answering all the questions I had. Our hostess was awesome, we had some of our party running a little behind and instead of our hostess rushing to push out the pizza she asked me what what be a good time to put them on (of course in our alotted time frame). Everything went smoothly and wasn't rushed. The establishment was very cl

Very nostalgic, almost identical to my youth. Pretty sure it's the same carpet. The concessions are not what they were in my day, but times change. My kids had a blast. The rink is no longer concrete but wood and quite nice to skate on. It really just lacks the enthusiasm with the games that they do though compared to the ones when I was young. Not much encouragement for participation, just kind of a get it over with quick thing. That was a bummer to me. All in all though, it was a fun evening and my kids w

Great spot to host our daughter?s 10th birthday party! Very reasonable pricing. Fun environment.

We had a birthday party for our daughter here and they did a fantastic job!!! Donna took care of everything and made sure the party ran totally smoothly. As the mom of the birthday girl, I didn't have to worry about anything and I could actually just enjoy skating myself. The newly finished floors are so nice and smooth. 10/10!

I grew up in this place in the early 90's lol. It's under new owners but it's still great! Nice skate floor and some arcade games my kids love it!

Awesome place! I've been skating here for about 5 years now and it just keeps getting better! They recently replaced the floor and it feels super smooth! They also put in some really cool lights and lazers making it look awesome! All of the staff are amazing as well! Always very friendly and helpful! Can't wait to see what else you guys do to the place!

This was one of the best nights out I've had in quite some time. The rink was clean and the service was top notch. I loved having the entire rink to myself, was able to practice some fun moves. The DJ played any music that we wanted. No alcohol, but their drink selection was excellent. Can't wait to come back and skate the night away. Cheap and fun entertainment!

THESE PEOPLE ARE THE BEST! SUCH FRIENDLY AND ACCOMMODATING PEOPLE HERE! MY DAUGHTER HAD THE ABSOLUTE BEST TIME POSSIBLE AT HER PARTY!! HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND! DONNA IS SUPER FRIENDLY AND GOES ABOVE AND BEYOND AND NOTICED WHEN I NEEDED ASSISTANCE. ID HAVE BEEN LOST WITHOUT HER!! THANK YALL!!!

My youngest (of 5 children) had her birthday party here and it was cool.???? The last time I gave one of my kids a party here was almost 14yrs ago?? Staff was helpful!???? They have assistance walkers for children new to skating.

42 is the new 13 lol Fun fun fun Renting it for a couple of hours so to urself Is awesome

We just had the best birthday party for our twins! We all left talking about how much fun we had. All of the staff were amazing. I was blown away with how helpful, efficient, and kind they were! They made both of our boys feel special and made sure that we were able to enjoy the party with them by taking on hosting responsibilities. Everything from booking to wrapping up the party was made easy and we really appreciated it! We know that our kids would love to have another party there as well as other kids t

It was really fun And they offered to teach my child how to skate for free

Roller derby girl here! I've frequently skated at Fun Galaxy Athens for almost a year now. The floor is wood and hasn't been polished in while (which is good!). I weigh 180 and 93a wheels work nicely on this surface. I currently use a morty setup with two Boom X-Firm and two Boom XX-Firms on each skate. The carpet and fixtures look a bit dated, but the A/C and heat works great during normal business hours. I can't say much about the snacks cuz I don't eat that stuff but they do have a large eat

Very rarely do I plan a party and actually get to enjoy it but OMG, thanks to Donna and the staff I didn't have to worry about a single thing except having a great time!! Everyone that came raved about the rink and its affordability and cleanliness, the staff and their friendliness, and the entertainment. 10/10 would recommend because they were that good and it was so worth it!

Today I had a bad experience in this place, the front desk lady was rude, unpleasant, and discriminative. I brought my 2boys to skate, she wanted me to pay 14$ for my 18-month-old baby, when I told her he was not skating she said that's our rule. What kind of rules is this that are required to pay for a toddler who is not skating? I don't understand why a non-skating adult has to pay only a 1$ but non skating 18-month baby has to pay 14$???? She was so arrogant that she walked away while I was talking to he

Had my daughters 9yo party there recently. Very nice staff! Helpful, friendly, Jesse did a great job serving our party. The ladies up front did a good job as well. She had a good time and that's what it's all about!

My daughter celebrated her Birthday last weekend at Fun Galaxy Athens. I cannot say enough good things about their staff and how they handled her party! Completely attentive and made the whole experience smooth and worry free! I was able to enjoy the guests while they tended to every single detail. My daughter said it was the best party she's ever had and several of her guests said it was the most fun party they've been to! She is already asking to have her party there again next year! Thanks Fun Galaxy for

We had our daughters 4th birthday party there today and Ms. Donna and everyone there were so helpful with everything. I loved how she jumped in to help take control of the crowd so that everything went as planned. She kept everything running smoothly, helped with every detail and both my husband and I are very thankful for all of her help and her being so kind while doing so.

My babygirl wanted who turned 5 wanted to enjoy her birthday here and let me just say it was the worst experience we've ever had there. First off the pricing was ridiculous. The staff was very rude and unprofessional. They all had attitudes. And kept complaining that my baby was skating the wrong way when she is only 5 yrs old and wanted to stay near the flooring. She is only 5 she doesn't know the difference between going around the whole full floor. She wanted to skate where she felt comfortable. I feel l

Friendly staff. Thursdays they play lots of good jam skate and old school music. If they redid the floor with a new coat of roll on this would be a 5 star review. Edit they did the floor in May 2024. 5 stars now

Best place for kids party. They do all the work including cleanup.

I go twice a week totalling 9 hours and the staff treat me like family, nice too me constantly and know me by name also great for family and don't put up with much arguing/fighting or anything of such also they have pretty lights and good music great place 10/10 would recommend

Attended our schools skate night. We love our school but will never come back here. This place has the worst service. The manager has one of the worst attitudes. She was so rude to parents and to kids who were just there to have fun. The skating floor was in need of repair in several places and their music system needs an overhaul as it kept going out through the night. For a person who loves to skate, this was a terrible experience and I will never come back.

I love this place! Cora is the literal best employee out I would come back 1000 times just to have her wonderful service and humor! Give that girl a raise please!

Paid $45 for entry, 2 adults, and 2 children. They didn't have enough equipment to accommodate kids who are learning to skate (walkers), and I was not told this until after we paid. So due to our kids not being able enjoy the experience we left. My husband and I never skated, and the kids skated for 5 minutes max. They are a ?cash only? business and do not offer refunds, even when they fall short on their own business practices. This was our first and last time coming to this establishment. I don't care ho

wonderful establishment. the pizza was greasy and optimal to slide down my gullet with ease, and the skates were perfect for shredding on that rink.... my only complaint is an employee was a bit rude to me at one point (making fun of my 4'9 height, right in front of my 6'0 boyfriend like who does that?) i read a review below as well about a similar situation and i think that may be a problem with a certain employee im not sure who though, all i remember is they were walking to the bathroom. its really not m

Had my daughter?s private birthday party here last week and it was amazing! The staff were so helpful and I didn't have to lift a finger in serving food and cake. My daughter had a blast and we were so happy with Fun galaxy and everything they did for us!

We come here often and usually have a great time. On a few occasions I've felt that management could do more to get the unruly children or twerking teenagers in line, but I'm also pretty understanding and I'd never hold it against the place as a whole. We love Fun Galaxy!

Lousy experience having a birthday party here, staff rushed us out of the party area as quick as possible, charged us extra for ridiculous things like one of our guests bringing in their own water. It was overpriced for a 2 hour party to begin with but for the price they don't make it a great time. It wasn't just that one time, we came as guests to a party another time and had the same experience.

Had my daughter's 10th birthday here, and everyone had a great time. Feels like a classic skating rink, but brand new. Everything is spotlessly clean, brightly lit, and gorgeous. Our party host was fantastic. We wanted for nothing, with excellent service and tasty food. We will be back and often.

Had my daughter's 8th bday there and they friggin killed it!!(good way) her bday was a blast and it was all thanks to the people working it. They kept the energy high, the kids happy, and it seemed like they really cared how it went. Even went above and beyond to give her a gift based on the theme. It was squishmallow themed. So them noticing, and doing something to help push the theme, was top notch! 10 ? rating if I could! Also, I came here as a kid and was not disappointed when we started coming back wi

Breast cancer awareness skate party 2022 was a success! The staff was very friendly and helpful. The price for a private party was very reasonable. Then, to top it off they handled all the cleaning and even helped me put my stuff in the car. If you looking to do a grown up non-alcoholic skate party I highly recommend this place. Thank you Fun Galaxy.

This past weekend we had my son's 7th birthday party here. We choose the "Glow Party" upgrade for his party and we were amazed. All I can say is wow! First of all the staff were great! I believe the young ladies name who hosted our party was Barbi and she was a fabulous party host. The kids got to choose music and the walkers there were great for smaller kids. The floor was nice and clean and we were asked multiple times if we needed anything. The staff even helped out some of the kids who were struggling w

The staff was AMAZING! We took a group of 120+ middle school students and they were accommodating. We had a wonderful time! Everyone was so easy to work with and friendly! We look forward to working with you and your team in the future!

My daughter and her friends went for the 1st time to this skating place Sat Dec 2, 2023. My daughter and a few friends went to skate and one of the friends had ankle surgery, when my daughter asked if she could go out to assist her friend the employee interrogated my 17 year old about her age, then she charged the friend a $1 to go in and watch. Then a African American little boy came in with a hoody for his sisters birthday party and the same lady had the nerve to take the little boy?s hoody off of his hea

Great Hosts , Great venue, ideal for parties of all ages. My daughters shared a birthday party here this past Sunday 9/4/22. The staff of ladies there were so hospitable, attentive and unbelievably organized. Me and my fianc? were so pleased. My daughters truly enjoyed this memorial moment and I am forever grateful. Prices are VERY good . The FUN in fun galaxy Athens was emphasize by those hard working staff members and I thank them? GO SKATE!

Dont mind my name.. but this is my sisters gacha email account. This place was so amazing! The workers at the front were so fine probably the only reason i was there. Pizza was honestly mid but it tasted better when i looked at the workers.

The staff here is excellent! All the kids AND adults had a blast a the birthday party we had here. The place was very clean and reasonably priced. I can't say enough about how entertaining and attentive all of the employees here were during our party! I HIGHLY recommend Fun Galaxy and DEFINITELY will be back!!!

This was my daughter?s first post-pandemic birthday party and it did not disappoint! Everyone was super friendly and laid back. The kids all had a blast! Tammy was super helpful and wonderful with all of the kids. You just can't go wrong with a party at Fun Galaxy.

I had my daughter's 8th birthday here and it was fantastic. We had a private party on a Sunday and had about 70 people total -38 kids. The owner was very helpful and easy to work with. Really fun atmosphere and for all the young kids that couldn't skate the walkers were a hit! Several of her friends have already said they want their parties here. And you can't beat the price for unlimited invites! It would have cost me a small fortune for that many kids at other birthday venues in Athens.

Fun galley is a great place to bring your kids!! They watch the kids very well, they make sure they have a good time , they are very excited!!! Mrs Donna is one of the best workers up here! I feel like my daughter and her friend are safe when I drop them off and pick them up due to mrs Donna ??????

My friend and I came their tonight to bring our kids for a good time. The lady with the red hair is extremely rude and definitely should not be working around kids if you don't have the proper patience and if your not kid friendly. I definitely won't be going back or recommend anybody to go if they have younger kids, when I was younger it was a door where the snacks and food is. My 4 year old son who has autism went and got a bag of chips from behind the counter (I was trying to get my skaters exchanged

I have been to several different skating rinks and this was by far the best, decent facility with friendly staff. My husband and I booked a private party for our sons birthday and they were amazing and friendly. They constantly kept asking if we needed any help or was there anything we needed. Definitely will be back and as far as for the two gentlemen that worked my sons party THANK YOU VERY MUCH! He definitely had the best 7th Birthday Party exactly how he wanted it!!

It was ran better before even without the improvements. Person who generally runs the place is almost always rude to the kids or families. The prices are higher with less days. A person just sitting there has to pay a dollar regardless. Can't even use the WiFi. Hours are wrong regardless. People rushed out of party room with no future reservation there. The only bright side is the lady who helps with the parties. She is kind and considerate even when the other woman is forcing her to push people out . I don

I couldn't have picked a better place to celebrate my daughter's 9th birthday! The staff was very accommodating, allowing me the opportunity to enjoy the party and guests. I wasn't running around setting up or cleaning up. They did everything!!!! The staff made my daughter feel like a star for her special day!!!!!!

We were looking for a fun and clean place to take the kids skating. This place was phenomenal the management team was great. Ms. Donna runs a clean ship. The DJ was excellent as well. We asked for the DJ to play some Chris Brown music and he played Chris Brown Christmas music, lol. It was a great night and we had a lot of fun. I would highly recommend this place above any other skating ring in Athens, Georgia.

Just had my daughter's 11th birthday party here. Great place for a skate party. They handle all the details all you have to do is bring cake??. The staff made sure my daughter had a great day. Also the different packages offered are great and for a great price.

Our kids love coming here for family night or birthday parties. The staff was so friendly and catered to our birthday party so well. They were all so kind and willing to help with anything. The owner answered the phone after hours and even called me back once when he missed a call. Email follow up for the party scheduling was prompt. Great place for party where you can let the kids be kids!

We had our sons birthday party here and it was great! Friendly staff, great service, and of course, lots of skating fun! The variety of music is great as well! Also, prices are reasonable and it doesn't cost a fortune to take the whole family.

Had my son's 7th birthday here and were pleasantly surprised! Didn't expect all of the personal touches and service was more than awesome!! We will be back for sure...our daughter has already requested her birthday party with y'all later this month. Kenny rocks!

Nice staff, nice floors. Fun thing to do with the kiddos. Great deals through out the week. Definitely worth a visit!

I went with my friends and it's Amazing how clean it is and staff are so nice :)!

Love love love the newly coated floor!! Good job! Nice to have a decent fun place to go skating where the staff is always very friendly.

We booked a party for our 7 year old and it was so much fun! We did ?On the Cheap? and got a table for bringing our birthday cake and balloons. That got 10 kids admission and skates and two adults. Addie also got to Spin the Wheel for prizes, lead a game on the rink, and got a t-shirt. The hosts were amazing and she was super happy and all her family and friends had a great time. I highly recommend booking a birthday party here! It's a great value. The whole pizza is only $14 if you need to add that also. S

We had a birthday party for my 16 year old here. Super easy to plan. We had a blast! Great time! Super nice employees. Really enjoyed the birthday area too. Can't wait to return!!!!

I will never be going here again, the night started out fun but as soon as we got here it was all RUINED. I won't be recommending this place to anyone or bringing anyone here anymore. Me and my ex-boyfriend came here for our 5 year anniversary yesterday and we were excited to go skating because it was his first time ever and I wanted to teach him. The lady at the front with red hair smelled like wet dog and I'm not even joking. Not only that, but I forgot my socks at home and bought a pair and she said, ?wh

We had our daughter's 6th Birthday party at Fun Galaxy-Athens on Sunday afternoon. Kenny was super nice, personal, and helpful throughout the entire process. He greeted all of the guests personally as they arrived, and constantly checked with us to make sure we had everything we needed. He did a lot of games, songs, and activities that kept everyone happy and involved, even the adults. My daughter said it was her best birthday ever. Thanks again Kenny!!

This was the first skating rink ive ever been to, im never going to one again. I took my girl here for our 5 year anniversery. Right off the bat I knew something was up when the lady at the front smelled like corn chips. She tried to give a reassuring smile, but she built like an exotic cockroach it was hideous. Me and my girl finally got our skates but they gave me ones with hole in it. Then they made fun at the fact my girl is only 4'11. I tried to ignore it but the guy kept laughing at her and he sounded

Could use some touching up. The carpet was hard to skate on. Took my daughter for a girls night out. It was fun. Not over crowded. Everyone was super nice. We will be back bc its not over priced. Plus they played good songs. Not the ones that are played out.

The lady at the door was extremely rude and unpleasant. We felt extremely unwelcome here. At first she tried to act like she was understanding, but they don't accept anything but cash, and you can't bring in any type of bags, not even a small purse. We had no idea about this new rule. She also profiled some of us and scanned them for weapons at the door. We are Muslim. We also had my grandbaby with us, and when I asked to get her sippy and brought in her dinner, she asked me what is all this, pointing to th

Loved everything about it! The DJ was playing great music! Mainly for the younger generation, but nothing like feeling young again at the skate around lol. The ONLY thing I'd suggest changing is the food menu bc the pizza wasn't great. Especially for the price. Besides that though, pricing for party package, good ole time, music, the server was also great and kind and workers around were great too! Definitely will be choosing them again for a party!

We had the BEST time at Fun Galaxy. We had our son's 8th birthday there. The facility?is very nice and the staff was friendly and welcoming. My son is already planning?his 9th?birthday. He's saying it has to be and Fun Galaxy!! Thanks so much for making my son's birthday one for him to remember!

I enjoyed skating here, but my first time going, on a Saturday night, there were many kids running across the rink and throwing balls around, which was annoying. the last time I went was on a Friday night, and on the website it says $3 off if you bring your own skates, but when me and my brother went they only took $2 off, which isn't necessarily that bad, just annoying, I actually didn't even have enough cash (because y?all only take cash and I didn't have my card on me) thankfully staff was kind and took

Man this place is fun! Maybe not the fanciest rink around, but the way it's operated is relaxed, engaging, & thoughtful. The owner seems about as excited as some of the kids about having good time. Haha All this adds up to an exciting & amusing energy in the air. It's kinda contagious. I travel often & skate at lot of different rinks.

My son had his 8th birthday party here this past weekend. It was his favorite party so far AND the cheapest one we've had. Kenny replied quickly via email and answered all of my questions prior to our party date. They had plenty of party options to choose from and they were all affordable. Everyone was super nice and we were greeted right when we walked in. We did not feel rushed at all. They even allowed my son to request songs which was his favorite part. We did contact the other skating rink in Athens be

We came out today for the first time and had so much fun! The staff greeted us like we were family and the guy at the skate window was friendly and put up with us not really knowing our sizes, because well, roller skates never fit like your shoes. The only complaint is the hardwood needs a good cleaning all the tape and glue and what looked like gum really can trip you up. My family had a great sunday afternoon though so it was a good trip in my book.??

It's a cool place to take the kids and let them get some energy out! They love it!! Some of the staff is friendly and some not so much but you learn who is and who isn't and just try to stay away from the ones that are not as people friendly. Otherwise I would give it a 5 star. We will visit as often as we can because the kids love going so much!

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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.”

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.