K1 Speed - Indoor Go Karts, Corporate Event Venue, Team Building Activities

K1 Speed - Indoor Go Karts, Corporate Event Venue, Team Building Activities

Reviews Summary

Overall, reviews are mixed but lean positive. Many praise the fast, well-maintained karts, fun atmosphere, and helpful staff, especially for parties and first-timers. However, some criticize high prices, hidden fees, inconsistent kart performance, and occasional poor customer service. Families enjoy the experience, though younger kids may face height restrictions. Complaints include disorganization, rude staff, and safety concerns with reckless drivers. Axe throwing and VR receive standout praise. While most find it worth the cost, a few feel the price doesn’t match the experience due to operational issues.

About This Listing

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

Who Can Play?

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

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

First-Time Visitors

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

Common Restrictions:

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

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

What to Bring

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

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

Preparing for Your Visit

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

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

How to Get Started

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

Other Helpful Info

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

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

What to Expect from Pool Tables in Arcades

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

Features

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

Contact Information

Address

8251 Preston Ct

Jessup, Maryland 20794

Hours

Monday 11AM-10PM
Tuesday 11AM-10PM
Wednesday 11AM-10PM
Thursday 11AM-10PM
Friday 11AM-12AM
Saturday 10AM-12AM
Sunday 10AM-10PM

Customer Reviews

Great place. Was our first time there today. Great go karts. Fast. Our boys enjoyed it. Couple things- the registration fee seems like a rip off and I wish prices were a bit lower, but those reasons aren't enough to lower the rating, since the place is nice.

Staff are friendly. Game was very exciting however I find it a bit pricey for the duration. We had one race which lasted less than 5 mins.

I really enjoyed my time there even if I was the last driver each time . The Team who work there was cool and helpful. Great time , I already share the address to my friends and coworkers! we will definitely come back soon!

Awesome experience! We did a company event on a random weekday evening. Didn't know what to expect and initially thought it was overpriced. That said, the staff was well engaged and the process was very simple. We all had a ton of fun. Definitely worth every penny. Great job Jessup team.

We had our son?s graduation party. It was awesome. It ran behind but we were able to use the party room and had a wonderful evening. The staff are all so kind.

Great customer service. The camera on the helmet didn't record for one race and the manger and staff went above and beyond to remedy a technical mishap on my son?s first time doing go kart racing. It's the little things that count, and choosing not to simply refund the camera fee and saying sorry for my luck meant a lot to us.

My 5yo son really enjoys Mario Kart and Formula One, so I signed him up for a go-kart lesson to see if he would enjoy the experience. Christian and the rest of the staff were welcoming and worked with my son until he got the hang of steering, accelerating, and braking. His development in an hour was amazing to witness. My son was already asking when can we go back to K1 Speed on the way home. We'll definitely be back.

I brought my kids here for a fun and adventurous day out, but unfortunately, my two younger ones (ages 3 and 4) couldn't participate in any of the races due to height restrictions. They were quite disappointed. If you have younger children, be aware that they may not meet the height requirements to drive the cars. Additionally, this place is quite pricey, and it would be great if they offered a discounted rate for kids. That said, my older children had an amazing time!

I had the best experience at this location. I was nervous as a bigger person being able to get in and out of the cars, seat belt, etc. The front desk representative was so reassuring and said they would help me. I was also on a first date and they were extremely descret using the extender for the seat belt. They put in the car behind my date so they could help me in and out. Everyone from the manager to the girl going over the rules, to the people who helped me in and out of the car to the front desk... Out

Great experience for kids and adults. Two tracks, if you're lucky you end up on track number 2 with more turns.

Our 1st experience was a birthday party for my son. The front desk was super sweet and answered all my questions. The racing staff was amazing as well. Thank you K1 SPEED for a great experience. We will return.

I went here for a company party and was very impressed with the setup. The staff goes out of their way to make you feel welcome and answer any questions you have about the race. Sadly, I could not participate but I will try again at some other time.

We had awesome experience of our lifetime. The staff were professionally efficient and kind. They made sure everyone enjoyed the experience without compromising our safety. I can't wait for a next trip :)

They have the worst customer service! I waited in line for 20mins, while the front desk girl flirted with the gentleman in front of me! I had to interrupt her and tell her I would actually like to make sign my child in before they CLOSE! Only for her for her to tell me I need for sign a waiver before I can purchase anything.They charge a 3% credit card fee for each purchase?.how tacky is that! The cheapest package is $54 plus an additional $8 dollars for your head scarf. Expect to spend close to $200 dolla

Awesome time! I hadn't ridden a go kart in years, and I wanted an adult experience with some speed. K1Speed did not disappoint. A great place for the adult who wants a rush, and also for kids, as K1Speed has the adults race separately from the kids! Customer service was great. I will be going back!

It's no longer called Autobahn (as we know it), it's called K1 Speed now. There are only single cars, no doubles. Which means very young kids aren't allowed to ride (I was say like age 5 and under). Walk-in price for three rides around the track we paid $67.95 per person, plus $7.95 per person for the fire resistant ski mask you have to also purchase. They no longer have AX throwing. But they have a couple of Arcade games in the central area and the small kids did have fun playing those. They seem way m

Ease of party room rental and usage, staff was great, and son had fun! Friday night before school let out for the summer (6-10p) and not a lot of people, was not crowded.

Haven't visited in over a year. Went with a coworker who has driven karting places elsewhere in the US. Unfortunately things haven't changed much dare I say gotten worse. The environment is alright though definitely stuffy air not the best with helmets either. I bring my own helmet so no problems with their own helmets though I've heard horror stories on cleanliness. The prices are very high. Lots of hidden fees you don't even know about. 3 races will cost you about $70 to $80 which is just gross compared t

Fun tracks! There are 2 tracks and they do a great job at keeping them moving and getting people in the karts to race. The only complaint would be it was a little hard to know when I was up to race as there was not a screen to let you know when you're up, but I just asked the staff a couple of times. Not a big deal, I'd definitely go back.

Fun time! A little pricy and you may have to wait quite a while for your turn to race, but the karts and gear are in good condition and racing is always fun.

Super inefficient business model. You wait in line only to be told to go register in another line and return back to same line and wait again. Some people were butting in front of each other because of how frustrated they were. My group and I just left. Employee didn't care and customer service was non existent. If I owned this place, I would streamline the sign in process and keep my customers happy. It has potential.

Had a great Bday Party! Everything was good and everyone enjoyed the party and had fun!

Check in was a bit chaotic, but other then that it was really fun and the kids had a great time. The track is really fun and the cars go super fast. We did the big kid side. The staff did their best to stay on top of the busy crowd.

Would absolutely avoid having a kids birthday party here. We booked in advance, reserved a time, reserved a room. Took 1 1/2 hours to get signed in. Party room wasn't cleaned so previous party food and mess was everywhere. Had to buy arcade game pass to keep 12 year olds occupied for standing around and was told would receive extra game credits? instead they charged me double. Attempted to address concerns next day with party coordinator and they will not respond (after multiple attempts). Too bad.

went here to have a fun time go karting while in town and for my first time it wasn't much of a good experience. They were so rude when we first came in and didn't even tell us we have to use the computers and then attend the front desk after registering to pay and get our gear, then they all seem like your rushing you and have bad attitudes. They have you race at the same time with a bunch of strangers even though they make you pay so much money. The helmets were thrown back on the shelf after each use ins

The first race was okay, but the second one was crazy. Three guys weren't following the rules: they were running into other people?s go-karts and speeding up. No staff member did anything about it. It was disappointing and extremely expensive. We paid for three races, but only managed to do two. We're likely to return to complete the remaining one. The premises are clean, the staff is friendly, and the track is decent, though.

Our son got scared and we had bought 2 races each. He left the first race early. I asked one of the workers if just the 3 of us could have our own race since our son was scared and was driving slow. They didn't hesitate and let us do that. It was much appreciated. This was during spring break on a Wednesday, so not sure if this would be possible during busier times.

Save yourself money and disappointment coming here the track for one is a sad looking track on top of that they try charging you more for the MANDATORY ?annual membership? because it includes a helmet (you don't keep it ) lol on top of the already ridiculous price they also have an attitude problem at the front desk before charging premium prices I would recommend premium staff too overall a giant waste of time coming here. I would say go an hour or two away and go to a better and bigger track and get more

It was an exhilarating experience. Well organized, excellently conditioned & modern go-karts (that go up to 40mph), and great staff. Definitely fun for adults.

The staff in the front were very helpful and friendly. The staff at the check-in were very professional, great with the kids, explaining all the rules, and helped with helmets. We all had a great time.

This place is awesome. They have go-karts and axe throwing. The staff members are very friendly. Devin checked us in and gave us good tips and Kristen, Mya, Kya and TJ were the best cheering us on. All of them were nice and the place was clean and the equipment was sprayed after each use. The go-karts go really fast. The wait wasn't bad for each race. I will definitely go back again with a larger group.

This place has gone downhill a little bit since Audubon owned it. The place is very dark, as if they took out half the lights and the walls are black. The staff is really helpful. Very nice and the equipment like helmets + under hoods are okay. The biggest issue I have is the go-karts themselves, not well maintained and in our last race we had three carts die in the middle of the race from not being charged. Very disappointing. Never had an issue like this when Autobahn owned it.

It's fast and fun. A little expensive but definitely coming back when it's warmer with the kids

Great Time! I took my grandkids (ages 9 and 12) to K1 Speed while they were visiting. They loved it! We got them the package with membership and 2 races. At the end of the races, they were given their race results on paper as well as access online! They really felt special, and it made their day.

Worst experience, do not recommend. We were celebrating my son's birthday. The staff mixed up our team for the rides and my son was left to have a ride with other unknown team, not us. After i addressed this issue to the manager he sad nothing he can do to fix it in a very rude manner. So i gave my spot to my son so he can have a ride with our family.This means one ride was not done and i asked to be reimbursed. The manager his name is Anthony Joseph Cosenza again in a very rude manner told me no he even ra

Great spot. We love track 2, fun and we can get into a good flows. Staff is awesome. Always kind and chill. Wish we lived closer so we can make this our go to K1 location. Thanks team. Keep up the good work. Just one thing for the team, please keep the karts in tip top shape. Some karts shake a little too much.

The two at the front desk were great and friendly. Isiah and the young man that ran the track were awesome. They were patient with the group of young boys. They gave clear instructions. I will be back.

Overall it was good. After I paid, the girl at the front desk told us to go wait near the track area and our names would be called. We waited for 2hrs and our names weren't called. When I went back to the front desk I found out that she never added our names to the list. That was very disappointing. However, one of the gentlemen working the track desk help us out and got us on the track quickly, and even gave my son a free drive. I wish I asked his name. That girl at the front desk needs to be trained bette

This is a very pricey experience, but well worth it. The karts can reach speeds up to 45-50 mph. I was pleasantly surprised that there weren't any fumes from the racing karts. Kids under 8 cannot drive or ride due to safety guidelines. Helmets and safety rules are reinforced prior to driving. Kids 8-12 can drive at lower speeds, with kids their age, or alone if there aren't others in that age group. They have comfortable waiting areas, along with arcade machines, clean facilities and very friendly

My nephew and I came here to check out the new go kart racing to which it is no longer autobahn but K1 speed. While the rides were enjoyable and fast paced, it is a tad bit overpriced for races. It includes a membership fee of $7.00 which isn't something you can opt out of. There was some confusion about races as we raced with other groups. We didn't know how many races were and were not allowed. Overall, everything else was fine and exciting.

Took my granddaughter and her friends to Autobahn Indoor Speedway and Events on yesterday. They all had a wonderful time. We loved the go kart racing and Virtual Reality Center most. We would definitely recommend this spot for future activities for young and old. They have everything you need to ensure you have a day of excitement and fun. Thanks to Jaylin at the Virtual Reality Center for making the experience great. Her assistance and charm are exceptional. Great customer service.

Don't waste your money going here, the go karts are all messed up steering and bouncing the entire race. Helmets weren't cleaned after each use just threw back on the shelf for more ppl to grab them. The assistant manager was coming up with every excuse out of the book. The harnesses don't stay tight at all which is a safety concern. Major issues with this place don't waste your time and money going here. I said there was an issue with 2 of the karts and I was told if they move they're fine

This was a surprise event for my hubby's 40th birthday! It all worked out great because traffic was bad and everyone in our group was a few minutes late because if it which then allowed this to be a REAL surprise! Everyone started showing up and we had a great time learning how to throw the axes, and the instructor was cool and hung out with us and answered any questions we had. After our 1.5 hr session we drove the carts! It was soo fun! I should have been the winner but everyone talked about coming back a

We went to celebrate our cousin's birthday and had an amazing time. It was nice to see the family having fun. The staff was so helpful and especially Devin who took the extra time with the birthday star and when above and beyond to show him a good time! Thank you, Autobahn! Was my first time visiting but will not be my last.

I was really disappointed with my experience here. The atmosphere inside was uninviting and depressing, which set the tone for the visit. I also found their pricing structure to be extremely confusing and misleading. They advertise that one race costs $29, but you have to buy an annual membership for an additional $8. This membership, which is also called a ?license,? isn't optional?it's a required fee, but it's never clearly advertised on the website or when you enter the facility. When we questioned this,

Hello my name is Kendra Ross I wanted to share my experience going to the indoor go karting a couple of days ago I really did enjoy myself trying this it was fun but my only concern is that it's only single riders and they charge the customers $40 to ride the go kart but other than that it was fun I will be coming back here again. even though the price of it should not be $40.00

Had an awesome experience at Autobahn in Jessup, MD yesterday! Brought a group of friends to celebrate my son's birthday. All of the staff were helpful and accommodating! Ebony assisted us to ensure everything went smoothly and the boys had a great time axe throwing and racing! Definitely recommend!

Good times, interesting two options of track layouts. Laptimes are about 19 seconds on Lemon or so and 22-23 seconds on Monaco. Subtract a few seconds for the record times. 12 laps per race so the race is over in about 4-5 mins of total time.

Place is great and I can definitely say the go karts are fast enough. At points I almost felt they were too fast, which is a problem I wish more places had. The only minor issue I had was with the flow of how my group was quickly ushered from track 1 to track 2 then made to sit in the cars unable to talk to each other for 5-10 mins. If the next track wasn't ready, they could have just told us to stand near the cars and wait for instructions, instead we all awkwardly stared at the staff for 10 mins waiting

We had never been, but wanted to see what fun we could have as a large family group. We had a blast, and the K1 staff made it easy, safe, and so pleasurable. I highly recommend for the family or for team building. We all got a little closer.

The advantage of an indoor race track gives the flexibility of enjoying a race event all weather. Whereas an outdoor space can be conducive only in favorable weather conditions. The tracks are not long enough to my personal experience and I preferred the outdoor experience which had longer tracks. The virtual reality game here was not super fun to me but you should try it out during your visit. The use of electric karts provides clean air but leads to a long wait time before each race starts because the kar

Wow what a great experience we had and Tyler was a great instructor he was very patient and friendly. We actually learned a lot about Axe throwing and we will definitely be back! Highly recommend.. if you're looking for something fun to do definitely give it a shot..

Really fun! Only reason for the 4 stars is due to the technical difficulties of my kart as it wasn't working to record lap time and placement which was unfortunate as me and my dad came in first and second and wanted to see both our names up top. Pretty expensive but worth it.

Be AWARE - it's a MINIMUM of $40.86 for a kid to just try out GoKarting. They advertise trying it out for $28 - but NOPE - there's a MANDATORY MEMBERSHIP FEE of $8 on top of the $28 one time around the track plus then they add taxes which for an entertainment service seems ridiculous. Not sure what we're now a member of, but it's definitely not worth it. A minimum of $40 for like 6 minutes of a gokart track is an absolute rip off and racket and that's just for 1 kid. If you're the rich uncle - go to t

Nice place for all ages. Good family (or group of friends) fun. Lots of trash talking can be heard between the groups which can be funny as everyone thinks they race better than everyone else....lol!!! Children are almost more competitive than the adults. Wear appropriate shoes and clothes. It's amazing how ppl come dressed to race.

Went there yesterday with my husband. The price is not cheap, but the place is worth it. They give you a face mask that looks like the one that you use kind of to ski/ snowboard or to rob someone. They give you also a helmet for safety. They even track who wins and who you beat.

We enjoyed our time at K1. They have a very kind and professional staff. We feel that the place was clean and well managed. Safety was a top priority and that made us happy.

Best place but it's costly and if you don't have appointment thn you may need to wait for 1-2 hr. I bought 2 race deal for my daughters and they enjoyed a lot.I bought tickets online but when I went to store I saw 2 race deal is cheaper in store rather thn online but downside is if you don't buy ticket online dn you may need to wait for 1-2 hr.

Ever since k1 bought autobahn, the system is super slow, customer service is very poor. No body seems to care to be there. Takes longer than it should due to systems not communicating all information. No records of memberships or when it expired. Sucks is the only place nearby. I really miss old ownership. This place also hasn't got any updates in over 8 years.

Went axe throwing with coworkers and we had so much fun! We went pretty early so we had 1:1 instruction with our axe throwing coach Chris. He was amazing! Really taught us how to throw the axe and made it a fun experience! Definitely coming again!

Essie & Ayanna we're most definitely the best friendly energetic people I've met here. I been come here for some time and the time was the best of them all. They made the experience for my son and his friends LIT????

Excellent all around! Service, fun, & party room great group event! Outstanding staff support. Thank you K1!!

Last week our company conducted a Team Building event. We had an amazing time at this Speedway. You wouldn't think those go karts had that much power, but they do. This place has axe ?? throwing and a virtual reality section that seemed awesome. Overall I will be coming back to this hidden gem ??. Also, Caitlin was our guide for this event. Promote her immediately, place her in a next level position, she will excel! Thank you Caitlin.

We had an amazing time! the staff was friendly, I do think that when people come in they should be greet and asked what are they there for and explain all the steps that follow... we had to look for staff for info and questions a lot!!

I wanted to shout out David!!! at the ax throwing section at Audubon Indoor Speedway and events. I went there about a week ago from my baby cousin's 16th birthday party and it was a really great time never experienced acts during before but David is a good host and he also helped us play games and bond with one another. Hope you're doing well David happy holidays and thank you for making a memorable experience for me and my family

The kids had fun, which is the bottom line for me, but the black flag rule of kicking kids off the track, regardless of how many laps are remaining from the initial purchase. Some collisions I saw weren't intentional, but yet the black flags were being waved easily.

Came on a Tuesday afternoon as a team event for my department. Great experience! We nearly had the entire facility to ourselves. Booked the combo axe throwing and race package. Scott was our coach and was very informative as well as fun. Axe throwing took up most of our 1.5 hours with about 15min at the end for racing. We catered ourselves and had ample space to set up our buffet of food with bar stools and tables for the team to gather at while we took turns playing axe throwing games. They also allow BYO

The service we received was good. There are two tracks and both are pretty cool. One of the cars I got felt a bit hard to steer but didn't impact my driving or review

We went here for my birthday today. We had an absolute blast throwing axes and racing go-karts. Tyler C ($) was so nice and hospitable and made this an extra special occasion for me. Look forward to doing this again some time!!

Sanaya made the returning experience distasteful! Brought my Son here for his 9th birthday. Paid for a private room and racing. Went back periodically afterwards. Today, my Son?s 16th birthday weekend with friends. Decided to make a stop here. Sanaya from the beginning didn't give a welcoming experience. She wasn't smiling and didn't have the personality. Wrong for the business, She was very rude and nonchalant. I'm a believer if you don't want to work don't come in. If you are not having a good day don't

Good place in town for indoor go carting

We had a great birthday party for my son. Easy check in, no wait, and kids had a blast! Would definitely go again.

What a fun experience! Racing and Ax Throwing. Even though we made reservations, we had to wait which was confusing. But a staff member did her past to move us up. Face mask are required (Thank Gawd) because it gets crowded in there.

We just held our company party at the Autobahn Indoor Speedway in Jessup. Recommended! A great time was had by all 30 participants. Go kart racing is fun! Throwing axes is at least as much fun. Our hosts/guides/instructors were friendly and polite.

friendly staff but questionable value for money. We paid 40 euros each for barely 5 minutes of touring and the tour was very small.

Was fun there and they even had your race results printed and emailed to you. Definitely a good adventure for friends and family! They take good care of the equipments , nice and clean. Only one thing I have to mention is stuffs should told people try not to hit others. It was rude that I got hit so badly by some male players and obviously hurt, I got a few big bruises from it. Otherwise it was fun and bring groves if you have one!

I would love to give this place 5 stars, but unfortunately there were just a few things that knocked a star off. We made a reservation for Sunday afternoon. I highly recommend making reservations, but caution you that you have to pay in advance, and there are no refunds. We signed up for a 3 race package for 4 people, each race is 12 laps. It cost us $268.00, which includes a reservation fee. The racing was fun, but in the three races I participated in, there was something wrong with my kart each time. The

AUTOBAHN OWES US NOTHING THEY LEFT IT ALL ON THE TRACK! Caitlin, our Event Captain was the absolute BEST! Because of her ability to provide a superb experience, WE will continue to patronize #AutoBahnBWI. her team was on point and she ensured all of our guest were pleased and enjoying themselves. When I do book another event, I want Caitlin as my Captain! Caitlin or Bust!

Super fun, had a great time. I love cars, racing, Gran Turismo, Mario Kart, and I'm super competitive. Was not disappointed! I also really like that they email you results from every race. I love working to bring my times down and this is a super great system to keep track. One of my only gripes is having to get back in line to change race tracks. This took a while and was a little frustrating. Also be aware of the pricing. If you think it's gonna be $10 a race like ocean city, you're gonna be shocked. T

This was so much fun! Ebony took really great care of us. If you have not had the chance to check this place out then put it on your summer to do list!

My 12 yr. old daughter was invited by a friend for a birthday party and she had a BLAST!! We will most likely bring our 7 yr old son there for his birthday or just a family day out. He will especially love the VR Transformers game that they have there. After the girls completed about 6 to 8 laps, they went to the arcade area which was a treat before we were on our way back home. We will come back again definitely!!!

It was truly a great experience with my daughters. Thank you especially since we got lucky and were able to race just by ourselves out of 3 races. Great job

Clueless? Unprofessional? Idk what word is best to describe them. They allowed us to just sit in line as if we weren't standing there while they tinkered with their computers ignoring our existence. After being called up we were told to step out of line in order to ?check in?, even though we did that online. Seems like a nice place but the customer service does not make you want to spend any kind of money there.

This place is terrible. Had low expectations and some how it was even worse. Had hoped to do their junior league, but won't be returning again. Tried it twice, both times were a complete waste of time and money. Worse than county fair bumper cars. Rude and disinterested staff, terribly managed. Avoid at all costs

This was my wife?s birthday party. She loves family experiences for her birthday, and she had a wonderful time. Our entire family had a lot of fun, and will definitely be back. Thank you! Daniel Turner

Twinbrook library is located in a shopping center so it is convenient like a one stop. Plenty of parking lot and a safe area.

Don't get me wrong, the carts are great...when they work or aren't being throttled. I timed the races because I recorded my driving, they last between 6 and 10 minutes. But you won't actually be driving for that long. You'll sit, frozen on the track, for 1/4 to 1/2 your time. For no discernible reason. Nobody will have even driven yet to crash into anything. Also, the brakes on some of the cars, or something else, will cause your cart or your friend's cart to go noticeably slower than everyone else's. When

My family and I went for a little Social distancing fun and was very happy to have chosen Autobahn of Manassas. The staff was amazing. They took the time to make sure the helmets and carts were sanitized and people respected your distance. In light of everything going on we had a great time. Michael raced son and then took time to give him pointers to improve his time. And it worked. My son made it to the leader board. Jorgan gave us ax throwing lessons and I've found a new hobby and stress reliever lol.

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

What if I’m not great at arcade games?

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

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

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