Hilltop Fun Center

Hilltop Fun Center

Reviews Summary

The Hilltop Fun Center generally receives positive feedback for its mini-golf course, go-karts, and laser tag, with many praising the well-maintained grounds and family-friendly atmosphere. The arcade is noted as limited but decent, though some find it overpriced or lacking variety. Staff are often described as friendly and helpful, though occasional service issues arise, particularly with ticket redemption and alcohol policies. A few reviews mention cleanliness concerns, especially in bathrooms. While some activities like batting cages need upgrades, most visitors enjoy the overall experience, making it a popular spot for parties and family outings. Pricing is seen as fair by some but high by others.

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

see website for most updated hours, 165 NH-108

Somersworth, New Hampshire 03878

Hours

Monday 11AM-8PM
Tuesday 11AM-8PM
Wednesday 11AM-8PM
Thursday 11AM-8PM
Friday 11AM-9PM
Saturday 11AM-9PM
Sunday 11AM-8PM

Customer Reviews

Overall so much to do and it was really fun. It was a bit crowded due to children's birthday parties, but there weren't any real wait times and was for the most part not too bad. I would definitely go back. The 3hr pay a single price for as much laser tag, go carts and mini golf as you can get in was a great deal.

Gas-powered go-carts were a blast! The mini golf was fun. However, they did not clean up after trimming the trees, so there were branches all over the place and made it a bit inconvenient. The arcade had a large variety of fun games.

The staff is so nice here. I bought the 3 hrs unlimited pass, spent 40 for the arcade, lazertag is awsome here. My grandson won mini golf. I had a great peanut butter chocolate shake. I spent 150 bucks..that's kinda crazy

Enjoyed playing mini golf ??. Nice course. Go karts looked fun but didn't try them. Little pricey for 1 lap.

Beautiful mini golf course. Arcades all worked and lots of fun options. Absolutely empty on a Wednesday at noon. My only wish is that they had specials or bundles for early afternoons on weekdays. I would've loved to do laser tag but there was nobody else here. Maybe some specials would attract more visitors or SAH or homeschooling kids.

Very fun place to go! Busy as a Saturday would be but toward the the evening around 5. The crowd died down significantly. The food was okay what you would expect at places like these. But the mini golf course, go kart tracks and laser tag were very fun! The arcade had enough different selection of games as well and not to over priced per game. Overall had a blast and will definitely be returning and would definitely suggest it for birthday parties, date or family night!

We had an amazing time there and the young kid that was running the go carts was awesome workingthem. I let him know my son is autistic and he ran around the track making sure he was able to learn to drive it even in the heat I wish I got his name.

Get the 3 hour pass if possible everything else is too expensive. I loved the gokarts.

A cute family friendly fun center. Wish there were a few more food options.

Clean arcade with lots of new games. Laser tag, batting cages, mini golf and the food is descent:) Definitely a fun time for the whole family

The location is excellent. They are open daily til end of October this year. Which is great. For something to do during the week day.The grounds are well kept with beautiful flowers in the mini golf area. Haven't done go carts in years. They've got a huge dome for all kinds of indoor for the colder months coming.

There regularly for batting cages. Employees very good about tokens if pitching machine malfunctioning.

Course was nicely landscaped. I took off s star for 2 reasons. 1) Be prepared to inhale the fumes from the go-karts. 2) Nearly every hole had a section of the astroturf that was soaked.

We have always enjoyed hilltop. The batting cages are really cheap and fun for kids and the arcade and laser tag are always a must do. We've attended multiple birthdays here and they've all been great!

It was an amazing experience! Lazer tag was awesome,y kids had a great time!

Very funnnn!!! Ome of the kart track is slippery and it was much intense

We go for the batting cages. They work but they need upgrading. Watch out for the 50mph one it throws a little off.

I'd like to rate the hilltop fun center higher because I did have fun. My challenge was that there was blood in the bathroom and when I told the staff about it they did not clean it up. When I went into the bathroom again the blood was still there and I told them again and it felt like I was really inconveniencing them. Would be nice to feel like that was a priority for them rather than an inconvenience. ** Update** Thanks for the swift follow up Brian. I've updated my review rating to recognize your addr

Great place to take the family or having a date day/night. Plenty of different things for people to do. The go carts are the best!! Brings the little kid in you right out!! Miniature golf is fun for everyone. There's the arcade and the batting cages as well

Mini golf was great, so was naskarts. Batting cage humbled me. Great afternoon. One minor snag on the mini course but I'm putting that up to character.

Had a child?s Birthday Party here recently. Everything went well and the kids had fun. I can tell it is very hectic for the employees who work here, on a Saturday, dealing with multiple parties and families. I appreciated how they were doing their best to make everything run smoothly. When it was time to pay up, there was a minor misunderstanding with something. The manager agreed with my position and made it right immediately. That was the right choice on his part. Their Pizza is actually pretty goo

This place and the staff there are AMAZING! I called with less than 24 hours notice to schedule a group of 35. We were looking for something fun to do for a group of adults with IDD due to our original plan of going on a whale watch was canceled due to weather. Without hesitation they booked up, catered to us and ABOVE AND BEYOND for our group. The manager checked in frequently to see if we needed anything & he asked his mechanic on the spot to come up with a special style seatbelt for the go karts one of o

Had my sons birthday party here a few weeks ago, and they made everything super simple. They took care of set-up and clean-up. They brought out the cake and cupcakes for us as well as the food for the kids. The kids got to play Laser Tag, they received wrist bands for Go-Karts and miniature golf, and cards to use for arcade games. Prices otherwise are pretty consistent with other arcades. Everyone was friendly, patient, and helpful. Overall, it was a very nice experience, and everyone had fun.

Had a birthday here it was very fun. The fire department showed up while we had the party because of the fog in the laser tag room. The only thing that bothered me was the employees didn't explain how the token cards worked, we had to figure it out on our own.

Tonight we took our granddaughter and her friend to have fun. We purchased over $100 worth of cards. My husband decided to enjoy a beer while the girls played. There was only one person working behind the counter and we waited about 20 minutes for service because that person wasn't old enough to serve. He received his 16oz beer and then approximately a hour later he wanted to buy another beer. He was told he could not purchase another beer unless he ordered food. I understand not serving multiple alcohol dr

Brought my son for his birthday and spent about 60 bucks at the arcade. We accumulated a couple thousand tickets and went to turn them in. When they scanned the cards one if them had a balance of 0 and the other had a little over 200. For some reason the card wasn't getting tickets. I explained the situation they looked at the cards history, saw what I played and offered no solution whatsoever. Then when went to spend the tickets my son went 1 ticket over what we had and they made him put something back for

update 2021 - they dont want to turn the lights on for evening time minigolf. We were here 1.5 hours before close... A couple weeks ago we were ON THE Course and they didnt turn the lights on for us.* Mini golf is the best thing there. Go karts are WAY to governed... Make us sign a waiver and turn those things up. Give us more laps too ya nerds.

Awesome staff and owner! The key master machine malfunctioned when I was winning the jackpot. They gave me the winning prize the day after. Will come back again and again to have fun and try their new entertainments!

We loved this park. We took 20 teens from our church group and they had a blast! The most popular activity for our group was the go-carts. Both the slick track and naskart were our students favorites. They also loved the laser tag, mini golf, and the arcade. Last time we visited we purchased three "20 Tickets for $100" deals. This time we purchased 20 "Ride All You Want for 3 Hours for $36" wristband. The park was very clean. The restrooms were very clean. The staff was polite, knowledgeable, and h

Brought my daughter to the arcade. Pretty overpriced, only a couple people in there. There is a decent selection of games though. Upon redeeming the tickets, was told that the "system wasn't working". Oh how convenient, took the card and came back told us the number of "tickets". Not sure if there is way to verify so had to take the employees word for it. Employee at the counter had issues with simple math and I'm sure my daughter got the short end of the stick but she had fun so mossion accomplished i sup

Helpful, friendly staff in a sticky situation. My wife was here for a birthday party with our son, and I locked my keys out of my car. I called in the fun center, and the staff was super helpful finding my wife, to tell what was going on, so she could come bring my keys. Great place for fun family fun too. My son has had fun at at least a dozen parties here.

We had my son's birthday party here. The staff was great, super on top of everything. It wasn't a cheap birthday party, but for unlimited laser tag, go karts, and mini golf for 8 kids plus lunch and a little money for the arcade for each kid, it was actually a really good value. The kids had an absolute blast and everyone went home happy and tired. 5 stars, would definitely book this party again.

Great updated games for arcade. The batting cages has different speed pitch machines and the go carts are a great way to interest the teenagers. The employees are nice.

Great staff, always makes for satisfied customers! Great family fun spot!!

Had my sons birthday party there today. Thank you SO much to Zena for all her help! She was incredible. Very professional and kind. There were a few small hiccups.. but that's okay it was a busy Saturday!.. A couple of things we did have an issue with Zena took care of. We had tons of fun! The boys had a blast! Definitely worth booking the VIP package. Aside from the birthday party, I frequent here a few times every summer and it's always a blast!

So much fun !! Laser tag, carts, arcade md more !!

Kids will love it, parents not so much.. this is what you do though. Go karts are great for the bigger kids

We totally enjoy the options here! Been coming here for years however the upgraded machines and prize section is a huge plus now! My kids love it here! Keep it up Hilltop!

This place is a blast to visit but has become so expensive. I understand prices of everything are going up but they don't have for weekend wristbands or the hourly wristbands anymore. She played two rounds of laser tag for four of us which was $100 We ordered three pizzas for $51 and wanted a pitcher of water which we were charged $2 for a pitcher of tap water. I understand the pizza price is going up and I understand the prices of the arcade games going up but charging $2 for tap water is ridiculous. We

We had a small corporate outing there over the weekend (adults + kids) and it was amazing! The group rate for the all-inclusive package saved us a ton over the regular price, and where Hilltop has such an assortment things to do there was something for everyone. The food was also pretty good, and our group thoroughly enjoyed Laser Tag and the arcades, too!

Birthday party for my grandson. Place has been significantly upgraded since my last visit many years ago. Party went well, the attendant was attentive. Didn't try the pizza that was served. Heard a few comments on how expensive the games were but it didn't affect me as I am not interested in that type of thing.

Went specifically for the laser tag. I was surprised with how small the inside of the building was. The arcade/games area was small and limited but the size of the laser tag arena more then made up for that!! The outside attractions could keep you busy for a few hours atleast. Mini golf, batting cages and multiple go-cart tracks! Prices were reasonable too.

Not too many people/ too much noise Machines for game credits and tokens was easy to use. My young son enjoyed the size of one driving game a lot, skee ball with me and a nerf target game as well The food was good. We got a soft pretzel and mozzarella sticks. The counter staff were patient when listening to me wod my question and waiting for me to handle drinks/ money / 4 year old, and efficient wiping tables. The weather was beautiful and family friendly experience when losing golf balls from the whole We

The mini golf course was fun and moved along pretty well, even with a few groups in front and behind us. There wasn't any waiting. The batting cages were good, couldn't get outside token machine to work so had to purchase tokens inside. The food smelled great although we opted not to eat there the place smelled good. The arcade section kind of lacks and winning prizes or enough tickets for subpar prizes is very difficult even for adults nevermind children. The major down side the last 2 times I have gone th

It's definitely a good arcade for children but if you have a child over the age of 14 they most likely won't enjoy this arcade as much as other arcades like dave and busters and etc. Their laser tag has always been an enjoyable thing but their arcade is very lack luster compared to other options. Also their mini golf is pretty mint.

Always have a blast with the kids, especially when we get the chance to do some laser tag or go karts. My only wish is to see more frequent/often/routine package deals for group of people or event deals when I have a small group of people with me as the events can become quite pricey if you want to do more than an arcade day.

It is awesome place to go to with your kids. Laser tag was the first time we had done that. U should try it , u will enjoy it. Now the slippery go cart track is the best track I have ever been on. The should call it the draft track. That the best thing there. I am 37 year old and felt like a kid again on there. My kids loved it and i did too. U will have a great time

Nice miniature golf course. $11 per person. Cashier was not overly friendly and did not let us know how to correctly access the course. There is also no sign that shows to go out the door to access the course.

Not many games, but they have a few good ones and don't charge you an arm and a leg for them. The go karts aren't fast but the slippery track can be fun. The mini golf course is well kept and fun to play. The service from the staff was great, they've been friendly every time I've gone. Prices are kinda high for go karts and golf, but it's a fun center so it's expected.

Great place to go, had some issues with their memberships, but it was resolved and the owner was very easy to deal with. Fun place, pricing is a little bit high, but overall good experience. They have several tracks for go-karts; including a small one for children, which was great. The mini golf was nice, and takes a good amount of time up. Laser tag was awesome, everyone had fun there. Their food is not bad. The arcade gets a bit hectic at times, but that's pretty much the way it always is at most of thes

Very good place for kids. My son had a birthday party there and we got the vip package and got 1.5 hours of table time and 3 hours of play time but their promised 3 hours of play time was only 2 hours until we brought that the math didnt add up to them unless it was while we were having cake and food as well which wasn't what we were promised.

Have only been a handful of times and has been quite some years since my last visit. Arcade isn't the biggest and nothing to shake a stick at but they offer more then just that with a nice size and well cared for mini golf course, laser tag big enough to entertain a child's birthday party with some adults in there as well, go-karts for the bigger kids seeking a bit more excitement out of their visit . Atmosphere is good and the staff were respectful and helpful. All in all wasn't a bad time.

Fun was had by all. Between the variety of go karts, batting cages, mini golf & then lazer tag it was an action packed day.

Kids always have a great time here. Nice laser tag course, good mini golf course and multiple go-cart tracks.

Clean. Staff were extremely courteous...just not as fun for kids as was expected. Games were limited, not much for a varying age group. Pizza was good, not much of a select menu even for a pizza/kids center. Game playing cost wise wasnt worth the expense. But staff was excellent and extremely friendly/helpful ( I cant say enough about the help) I wanted to give it a 4 based on kind waitstaff but the money I dropped in there and the drive to get there wasnt up to my expectations.

Really a lot to do, and most of it seems well done. The mini golf course is challenging and pretty long, the go-karts are fun with decent tracks and quite a few laps, and the laser tag games last a while. If I had a complaint it's that if you're buying the super passes for group events it would be nice if they included even just a small amount preloaded for games while you're waiting for or between the larger activities.

We had a lot of fun playing mini-golf with our Grandson! He enjoyed the new golf course and the games in the arcade! Hilltop Fun Center is a very clean and enjoyable place to take your family! There are so many other things there like the batting cages, golf driving range, and go-karts! Our Grandson asked if we could come back another time and we told him we would! It's good to have a place to take your family and have fun! I would definitely recommend Hilltop Fun Center to those looking for a good time! It

Went for a group event so the price was definitely good?? 3 hours of all activities except for video games which I was happy about. Would rather have the kids doing active stuff. All of us had a great time and my son was asking to come back as we were leaving.

Arcade games were fun, my daughter got a kick out of the giant claw game and actually won a big ball. The prices for game card/"tokens" are a bit overpriced. We put $20 on a card and couldn't play that many games. The parking lot was annoying, slants in the white lines make it hard to fit in a spot and have room to open your doors, especially when it is busy (as it was when we went). Otherwise the bathroom was clean, floors and games were clean and working well. We will visit again but it would be great if

The laser tag is really fun. Only drawback is when there isn't enough staff to support several game playthroughs. Be leary of the unlimited laser tag birthday package. A friend paid for unlimited play and only got one game out of it for his kid because of staffing.

Great time! Mini golf is fun and has variety in hole structure, laser tag is modern with a jurassic twist, and the go karts are well designed and age appropriate! The driving range is good place to take your mind off of things, and the arcade is the icing on the cake. Food is pretty standard "carnival food," and the batting cages are a little finicky at times, but overall, a fantastic place to spend the day!

My fiancee and I took the kids here recently for a family day out and we had a lot of fun. They have arcade games, mini golf, laser tag, batting cages, toys/prizes you can get with the points you earn from playing games, food and little go- carts to drive around a track. It can be somewhat expensive with a family of 4 or more but they have a few deal options so you can get "more for your money", so to speak. They even offer a birthday party package if you want to have your kids party there. Definitely a goo

Great location for a day. The prices are severely over inflated. Not to mention they went to cards for the video game charges instead of coins. I feel this takes away from the enjoyment of kids holding tickets in there hands. Not to mention the cost of go karts and batting cages is SO over priced.

It's filled with fun things to do Go carts for adults and littler ones Mini golf which is great by t th grew way as well as paint ball and more traditional games like the arcade and a food concession stand and ice cream!!!! It's been 35 years since my last visit... it was great

A fun and wonderful place to play! Video game arcade and laser tag inside, go karts, mini golf, driving range and batting cages outside. They have four go kart tracks, so the whole family can enjoy the fun! They also offer group rates, so bring your company picnic!

Kept myself, boyfriend and son satisfied for more than a few hours. Great deal on the laser tag for a whole night of fun! They played almost non-stop with a surprisingly delicious pizza at a desirable price. I was entertained by the games for the duration of their laser tag. Usually always go to Funspot son used to so many more games but this place was a great and memorable family experience! Definitely planning on being back with the rest of my family :)

Took my daughters here. Small arcade, mini golf, and party area but...the arcade is EXPENSIVE. Spent only $10 and the girls pretty much used their tokens within 10 minutes. For $20 at Chuck E Cheese they can go much longer. I was shocked. Clean place at least and the staff was nice but I honestly would skip the arcade next time and just do mini golf perhaps.

Been going here for 20+ years now and its always enjoyable. The only downside is that the batting cages have a relatively high chance of malfunctioning for me it seems. The mini putt was redone a few years back and is great. Good location for driving range practice even if you have your own clubs. Laser tag is fun but I wish you could name your own player rather than the pre-generated names. Great place for kids. Edit to owners response: Employees always great about correcting this so its not too much of a

12 yr old put a 100 dollar bill in the card machine today there for a 20 dollar card and received no change. When employees were informed they replied they give no refunds. Change is not a refund. So congratulations staff stole 80 dollars from a 12 yr old.

Great place to bring the kids of all ages. We had a blast. Money went quick. 5 stars is almost impossible to achieve in my eyes. So 4 stars is pretty good. Pizza was actually really good!

I love the mini golf course here, it was AMAZING! There are many creative holes I've never seen before, including a hole that I consider the longest hole in the world! So much fun here! I also love reading the bogus reviews and how the responses are funny but good. You guys really care!

Great local entertainment joint, a short drive from the maine border. Really fun mini golf, small but varied arcade. Incredibly friendly and helpful staff made it a great experience for our family!

I had a great time. The mini golf here is probably one of if not the best in the region. The holes are creative and offer a great variety of hole. It has the longest mini golf hole I've ever seen, and has more pipes then any other mini golf course I've ever been to. Also has a great selection of games in their arcade, and the Lazer tag is great as well, it not only has two levels but also power ups. Pro tip shoot the target on the second level for lots of points. The go-cart was also a lot of fun, although

Enough activities and games to spend about 2 hours here. The go-karts are pretty good, especially the slick track. Driving range has the option of hitting from mats and grass, however, I think the yardage markers a little further than what they show. There is a limited variety of arcade games, and most seem to distribute tickets for the prize counter.

First time here. Had a great experience with the grandkids. Thought the 8 attraction deal was very good. 4 go kart rides and 4 mini golf passes. We had a blast.

Fun place even in winter. Laser tag games are 3 rounds at 6 min a piece. Most games give out tickets and ticket prize selection is good. Summer offers best mini golf in NH seacoast, golfing range, three go cart race tracks and batting cages. Good packages for different combos of activities.

Awesome spot! First time here with four go kart tracks, mini golf with... Shade!!! For most of the holes anyway. Ice cream and drinks inside along with usual assortment of food items. Great arcade. Would come back.

I'm upgrading my review. Had a nice email conversation with Brian (owner). Sound like he is really trying to make the very best in everyone's visit. Very compassionate about his job. I feel that is great customer service. Feel free to let him know when something is amiss. I will say the staff do a great job as well even with the thousand very hyper kids. ??

A great way to spend time with our kiddo's!!!! They have swipe cards now instead of "tokens" & "tickets" for the arcade area. Love that feature!!! As always we love the mini golf, laser tag & go carts too!!!

Fun, but not enough games. Plus the games they did have were just nothing you'd expect I'd you were a mid 30s young man looking to have a good time with his woman. The lazer tag was amazing though and if it was in the middle of May I'd go hit the batting cages. That's why they get a 3 star instead of 2.

Would typically give a 5 star, as it's always a convenient, affordable, & very well-maintained mini golf course. I rate it a 3 now, as it seemed in need of quite a few repairs. But I'm sure it's due to it being the end of the season. One thing I always enjoy there is the beautiful landscaping; variety of flowers and unique trees! (P.S. Still lost as usual ??????) **UPDATE: Due to the owner taking quite a bit of time addressing my concerns, I changed my original 3 stars to 5. Yes, the Pandemic sure did have

I miss the experience of getting tokens to play games now you put money on a card your points go on the card. But my daughter loves the place so much i cant wait till shes big enough for laser tag and go-carts. Even with the card system i would give them 5 stars if it wasnt so expensive. The only thing i wish they changed is the prizes and maybe add the option to put a pin on your card so if someone swipes it they cant cash in your tickets at least

Great place to have fun with your kids! Arm bands are a great price $30. for 3 hours of riding go karts, or a game of laser tag, mini golf!

Mini golf is not handicap friendly, which wasn't evident until partway through the course, and there are a couple of holes where it's almost inevitable that your ball will go in the water. Arcade is great, and reasonable pricing, food choices and coat also decent.

Such a great place with so many amazing memories ?? keep going strong Hilltop!

I have have been a steady patron of hilltop for 7 years. I called a week ago planning to have tween birthday and was told that I could "walk in" next Tuesday and purchase wrist bands. I arrive with 5 kids in tow and was told they stop the bands September 1st (today) because of school. Manager would not honor what I was told on the phone and said it happened every year. Bad business. Not to mention no one is in school if you didn't notice....oh it was too late for me to go elsewhere so when I purchased 1

Great place with lots of ipdated video games. Not a fan of the new card system used in the arcade, bring back tokens and tickets. Batting cages are great and they have go karts for all age levels.

This place is always a fun time they always have new games to play my kids have a blast every time we go. their prize selection on the other hand is not very good tho most toys the kids can get are cheep penny toys. With tech these days I would expect to see more modern toys that are actually possible to get and the only candy they have to get as a prize is a tootsie roll I mean come on

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