Kart Ranch

Kart Ranch

Reviews Summary

Kart Ranch receives mostly positive feedback, with many praising its family-friendly atmosphere, variety of activities, and helpful staff. High ratings highlight fun arcade games, go-karts, and water attractions, with some calling it a great value despite occasional price concerns. A few negative reviews cite high costs, disorganized events, or poor staff behavior, but most visitors enjoy their experience and plan to return. Clean facilities and attentive service are frequently mentioned, though some note long wait times or unclear pricing. Overall, it’s a popular destination for families, especially with younger kids.

About This Listing

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

Who Can Play?

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

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

First-Time Visitors

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

Common Restrictions:

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

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

What to Bring

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

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

Preparing for Your Visit

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

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

How to Get Started

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

Other Helpful Info

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

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

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
Wheelchair Accessible

Contact Information

Address

508 Youngsville Hwy

Lafayette, Louisiana 70508

Customer Reviews

This is a fun place to bring the family. The arcade offers lots of games to play to win tickets. They have coin drop games and a win every time duck grab game. Those were my family's favorite!! The Go Karts were a lot of fun, too, but my family's favorite outdoor activity was the water boats. Overall, this is a wonderful place to have family fun!! We will come back during the winter when it's not so hot.

Went there recently and had a mishap with the kiosk. The staff was very patient with my wife. They took into consideration everything she said and listened with receiving ears. We eventually found out what happened and settled on an agreement that left both the workers and my wife happy. Very pleased with the customer service AND the variety of fun things to do over here

Updated review: I hadn't been since my 11 year was little we would take her once a month because the little kid area. They updated it a lot, and it looks good. There are so many more games. We played them all. One game she tried a few time took her money but they refunded it. With all the games, I think their might have only been 3 out of order.

The manager Alex wasn't so welcoming. I'm not sure if he was having a bad day but he had the worse attitude and was so rude. A ball fell out the play pen and he came storming in and told us the balls are not to be played with or thrown around. No one was even throwing the balls around it simply rolled out of the play pen. He could have politely asked us to return the ball and not assumed that it was just being thrown around. Although it was fun slightly over priced we won't be back where we're not wanted.

We went with my daughter's school. Had a blast!! The pizza ?? was amazing!!! And miniature golf ??. Top notch. Very nice. A definite Do!!!

Kart Ranch was great! This is a newer facility, super clean, well staffed, and everyone was friendly. The restrooms rival a five star resort! Easy access, great parking area. Go-carts, bumper cars, Miniature golf, and the arcade were great. We ate lunch here, and food was good too. We had a great time. Highly recommended! Great job, Kart Ranch!

Although most people will say Kart Ranch is kid oriented?.don't believe that?.its just as engaging and entertaining for adults. Especially adults who love to have fun and are absolutely young at heart!!! This is one of my favorite places in all of Lafayette!

Birthday party for my grandson. Lots to do!!! Great place! Staff friendly and professional. Great with the kids too!

We enjoyed this place, but it's a bit sluggish and run down to charge the prices they charge. $120.00 for 20 games that we weren't able to effectively use because they were very understaffed. Half the attractions were closed but no discounted rates were given. There was nothing to do for my 10 month olds because the playground was closed for no apparent reason. Mini golf was pretty fun and the Karts were pretty fun. Staff was friendly - just seemingly placed in impossible situations (having to handle mu

Really bad experience! We love supporting locally owned over anything else, but the staff here was rude, and everything was just ridiculously expensive. The girl at the counter acted like I had grown 2 heads when I asked her how much refills were....she sarcastically said "the same price as when you bought it the first time." Then they acted like we were bothering them trying to figure out how to use the card to play the games...this was our first time here we have never used a card like that before. Just o

Shout out to Gabe for claiming to ?smell alcohol? on us when neither my friend or I had a lick of alcohol today.. that's actually insane but thank you Alex for coming talk to us and immediately realized that we were both sober and letting us continue our game of mini golf

Literally every other game my nieces attempted to play ended up taking their money without allowing them to play the game. This resulted in me spending a total of 25-30 mins waiting on management to refund my player card for those games. The staff & I talked a couple of times about the ASTRONOMICAL cost of their food and drinks. It doesn't feel good to be made aware that the staff knows the establishment is taking advantage of customers with outrageous price gouging of food and drinks. Also, it would be g

We went as a family group of 15 and had a lot of fun. The staff were very friendly and allowed us to have some good ol fun. We rode the go carts and bumper boats. Did the water ballon war and played mini golf. Will definitely return.

Games are okay. Food isn't good. It's expensive but comparable to other entertainment places. Fun for the first 30mins.

Good place to take kids. Cheaper than other places

Always Clean. Friendly, Helpful Staff. Having Lots of Deals Lately. Games are All Working. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! 2nd party here and it's always a great time!!!

Great place to bring our kids. Our kids are 5 years old they loved the water bumper cars, go karts, arcade games, and indoor play area. There was no wait on anything we went during the week this summer. The food was good and reasonably priced we had tacos, nachos, hotdogs, and pizza. You don't have to have a lot of money to have a great time here.

We enjoyed the minature golf.... We did try the arcade which is great for kids... We tried a few but not many for adults but had fun....

We have been going there for years and the service was always awesome. We went this weekend and everything has changed. The children can't bump each other at all on the go karts anymore. We drove 2hrs just for our boys to not be allowed to ride due one of them spinning around on the last lap. They gave my daughter a sticker that was worth 5 points and told my wife that she didn't have enough points and took the sticker back from her. All of this after we spent $400. We will never go back again. I know anima

I cannot for the life of me understand how this place is still in business. We've tried to come 3 times in the last 3 years, optimistic that it would be better. Spoiler: it's not. From slow food to broken go karts to managers eager to make kids cry, we've had the gambit of issues. Today was stopping a little girl from riding a go cart because she has tape on her fingers. It's not an injury. It's just a thing she has. But no. No riding for her. No one tried to make it okay. No apologies for making the girl

Horrible experience because of a team member GABE! Thank you to the assistant manager Alex for having common sense! <3

TRULY. AMAZING. EXPERIENCE. I have been coming to this place since I was a kid and although they continue to add more high tech stuff and expand, it still feels just like when I was a kid! Love it! Great spot for birthdays!! You gotta take the family here!

My kid always has a great time, and the pizza is very good.

Great place to bring kids and less expensive than similar establishments we have visited. Big play area for kids under 10, decent minigolf course, and the go karts are quick without feeling risky. I brought my 7 year old and my wife and I plan on having our 4 year old's birthday here.

The young men were so polite and such gentlemen. I explained to one young man that my daughter was autistic and couldn't drive the kid go karts so he helped her.

Kart Ranch is consistently renovating and adding new games and activities. The facility is clean and the staff is friendly. Things are rather expensive, but it's always a fun time.

We loved the atmosphere and the staff was extremely knowledgeable and courteous.

Lots to do and had fun. Counter staff was attentive.

Absolutely the best fun! Great facilities and great ppl. I will be back!

Cool family spot! Nice selection of games and activities to keep the kids entertained.

Fun day for me and my granddaughters. Jacob was awsome, but didn't see employee who was not good. We will be back.

Today was my son's Birthday and they took care of everything! I really enjoyed the pizza. Thank you all!

The Bluey event was horrible, Kart Ranch hosted this event and most likely over sold tickets. The meet and greet was rushed and unorganized, the individuals in the costumes weren't interactive; the person taking the pictures rushed my daughter while she was trying to say hi to Bluey and Bingo multiple times. My daughter is two and was so frustrated that she didn't get to interact with Bluey that she told my wife she wanted to go home and she didn't want to stay until 2:00 PM when the event ended. This upset

This place is super awesome! Bring the kids bring all the family, there's fun here for every age! Very clean, staff were amazing and very helpful, and very friendly. Pizza was great!! Would definitely recommend!

Always have a blast here. Love the golf area. Usually attend with my nephew who is very competitive. So it gives us something cheap and fun. The gaming area is cool. Kind of expensive but good selection of games.

Brought my child here and brought train ride. Went to ride the train that she has ridden many times before and was told she couldn't ride due to being a couple months short of 3. Manager never apologized for not asking on the front end and not allowing her to ride being that she has rode the ride before she said for her to go to a different attraction such as the playground inside! Definitely will be bringing her to Dave and Busters when they open and when ONLY come when they have the children cartoon char

Apparently they lost too much money offering gift cards to people, so now they are being super dishonest and making you change it to a point card. You cannot use the point card for any concessions and things cost more now. Never would have spent the money on gifts cards if I had known this. This is very disappointing. Just putting it out there so other people aren't as blindsided as we were.

Customer service like it should be! Fun games, fun attractions, good food, affordable entertainment! I'm just so impressed with the management and staff, was a really fun time!

It was very fun and my kids and I had a great time

Love sharing the experiences with the grandchildren have been going here for 3 generations and have loved watching each generation grow in choices of games hahaha and first time 6 yr old gets to ride the go kart alone that was an awesome memory for me and him

It is a nice place for all ages. Inside just feels a bit cramped but other then that it was good first time visit.

Had not been here in a long time! Definitely enjoyed the updates inside and out. We played Putt-putt and then a few games inside. The Nintendo paintings on the wall were nostalgic and definitely gave me some childhood vibes! Loved it!

Took my kids here the workers were very helpful. The food was very good we ordered the boudin pizza??. This is a place with great customer service. I highly recommend it, me and my family will be back.

My grandson went to a birthday party there. He had a really good time.

Will not be returning. I used to love taking my kids here but seeing the prices this past weekend I was mind blown. 2.00 and up to play arcade games that you win maybe 10 tickets for was crazy to me. This is a small town arcade and I wasn't expecting those prices. We go out of town alot and I'd expect that at a large facility but not the Kart Ranch. Anyway I was disappointed in that but overall it is a nice place if you want to spend a small fortune lol.

Brilye Jean first time at kart ranch she had a amazing time.

I don't have anything super negative to say about my family's experience here. The kids had a great time. It was a lot cleaner and nicer than I expected it to be. Everything was working properly as far as the games and the rides. The bathrooms are clean. My only complaints are 1.The parking lot needs to be paved because it was pouring rain and it was a muddy mess. 2. We ordered one cheeseburger and fries and it took 20 minutes to make. 3. They need more game card machines because if there are more than two

Had a decent time, but it could be a little bit more updated.

My granddaughter had her birthday party here today. A $400 BIRTHDAY PARTY. My complaint is not about the cost because this is the place we chose to have it. My complaint is how brutally expensive the games were. One kid played a game and it took all his money on the card. It was ridiculous. The staff was GREAT! I just can't bring her back here because it's WAY too expensive. The bowling alley would have been so much more worth the money and the kids would have had a better time.

My little girl and I had a blast today. The game room looks great, all the games seemed to work perfectly, and are super modern. No tickets to keep track of, the card does all that for you. They have added a ton of love to this place and it shows. Every single employee that I spent more than 5 seconds in front of was the most friendly employees I've every seen, at any place other than Disneyworld, seriously. Not just doing their job, but being overly outgoing about it. WILL be back.

Still great as always and plus side not many people there due to covid!

This place has been around since I was a kid. Always such a fun environment now that I have a daughter of my own who is five years old we love going there as well. They always update and make sure they are always up with times!! Absolutely absolutely outstanding customer service. Great place to have a birthday for all ages. Very clean!!

Great place to take a family for fun. Prices are fair and the staff are helpful and friendly. The go karts are a blast to drive. Looking forward to our next visit! ??

Kids loved it. Grown-ups enjoyed themselves as well. Very clean. Inside staff was cheerful, outside staff a little less. It was really hot, so understandable. Overall, great choice to spend a few hours on an afternoon while visiting.

Ever since childhood the ranch has been my escape outlet to get out and be a kid nascar like my hero Dale Earnheart. Pool tables and batting cages rock as well. Come check them out for over twenty years they've been the place to be.

Cool Place to bring the whole family!!!

So much to do! We did bumper boats, water wars, mini golf, batting cages, battle botz and arcade. Love Luigi's mansion, could play it all day with my daughter! They had some VR games to play. Clean, fun, friendly staff and lots of prizes to choose from. They also have fresh popcorn and even a cotton candy maker in the arcade area! So cool! Will definitely be back if given the chance.

When we got there it was raining. After the rain stopped we called and asked how long it would take to get the batting cages up and going. The person on the phone couldn't give me an answer and just blew us off. About an hour later we showed up and asked the lady at the mini golf area about how long it would take to get the batting cages up. She told us it was flooded and didn't know how long it would be so we decided to play mini golf. After a round of mini golf we went inside to get a refreshment and chec

Had a blast with the family playing the laser tag, mini golf and go carts as well as the arcade, but dang it sure has gotten expensive to bring kids out to play now!

the staff at Kart Ranch were ALL extremely courteous and patient. I took 4 children, two with disabilities. No one was ever rushed, despite the chaos around us. There was a summer camp there and other patrons but my children were never made to feel in the way. This is not something I'm used to. They all treated my kids with kindness and respect. One even went so far as to follow up with me when she saw me an hour later asking if he'd had a good time. So impressed with this establishment. the place was surp

Very nice place with tons to do we had a good time, I will say the package can be explain a Lil better into full details we got the 99. Special and had to pay extra for bumper cars and golf. But it was Nice overall! Will visit again

Cons Food was HOT and FRESH!! Restrooms were spotless!! Employee who operated the outside go karts deserve a raise! However some of inside employees seem to not understand why they are there. One employee told my kid that she could not go in the ball pit without a parent while the manager Heavenly asked if the kids had picked up the balls in the play area while we were cashing in tickets. Didn't know that cleaning the play area was the customers duty being that I have been here lots of times. Nor was I awa

My husband and I plus our two toddlers love this place it's worth going there. I prefer this place over chucky cheese by 150 times better. You don't lose any of the credits not spent but only if you don't lose the card you made the purchase with at time of visit. So many options for all family members with different age groups!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Nice, but a little too tame for me. If you are military, you ride for free, a big bonus... there is a nice putt putt course as well. The people working there were very friendly. Ple b ty of parking. Inside, there is a pretty good sized arcade area. Very good place to bring kids...

It is the place to go and have family fun. We had a party today We'll organized. The cake was to die for. Everyone enjoyed the Pizza. Plus each invited child gets a good bag with very nice gifts to use for playing. Everyone should go there to celebrate a child's birthday.

It's difficult to express my feelings towards this place. On one hand it brings a sense of nostalgia. Playing games riding go karts and the like. On the other hand, this is a perfect example of how inflation (or just pricing increases over the years) has damaged a great place for fun. Please understand this is a fun place, good pizza, and lots to do for all ages. However, things have become so expensive that it's hard to bring your family and have a full afternoon of fun without spending larges amounts of

My experience was great. First time going and having a birthday party at the same time. All my kids enjoyed themselves. Even the adults. Everything went smoothly. Thanks to Sierra who was our party host.

Moderately well priced place to take children, Establishment is well clean, including the restrooms and dinning area. Staff is nice and welcoming. Parking lot is large enough to keep enough vehicles to keep building at capacity and is well maintained also, however limited handicap parking. I would recommend taking young children here but would find another venue to take older (12+) children.

Attempted to come and hit a few softballs as practice in their cages. Being two grown adults trying to come practice for our league all we were asked were if we had closed toe shoes. While there the staff told us the cost and proceeded to take our money and give us the coins to hit. After this entire interaction we were about to step into the cages to hit when the staff member proceeded to hand us youth size helmets and told us we had to wear them in order to go into the cages. First thing I do is look int

It's a fun lil spot with a lil something for everybody . Putt putt is my favorite but you have to play cajun style (home made clubs)

We had gotten the 10 attraction rides for $60 I asked the lady at front desk if all attractions were open before purchasing she told me they were but upon entering each outdoor attraction we had to run inside and get a employee to operate the game witch made it very inconvenient the only attraction with a person was go karts. Staff was very polite when they did make it to the attractions and huge shout out to as he would put it the one that keeps the go carts running the mechanic he was very attentive to us

Unprofessional people very rude and should not be working with children

They were very understaffed at the counter, and it took and good hour to get my food I ordered. I'm incredibly displeased with this visit, and I do not recommend to eat at this establishment due to the fact that the food I ordered (popcorn chicken) was under cooked and raw and gave me food poisoning. However the staff was nice, still most would agree this place needs to be checked by code because I wasn't the only one with the same problem.

Family great fun place a little pricey but worth it if you have kids and want to see them smile friendly place customers service was excellent overall happy with the experience

My kids had a blast!!! Theres more than enough games and activities to keep your kids mind occupied for hours.. Only thing is... it hits you deep in the wallet region.. so be sure to bring enough.. All and all its family friendly fun and the staff are amazing..

Always lots of fun when we go. The kids love it and the staff is always friendly. My only complaint is that it's pricey.

I'd like to start by saying we frequent arcade style venues with our son, at least once a month. I hadn't been to kart ranch in years so we decided to check it out. Overall, it was a disappointing experience. First off, all of the game token purchases are taxed, which is not the case at other venues. To top this, the inside game tokens are not usable on outside attractions and do not transfer, and we were not told upfront. This was highly upsetting as other similar places in the area work all off of one car

We drove an hour to this place. First time going there. My three kids and I. I paid for the family pack for 4 ppl which included two attractions for each, game cards , a pizza and drinks. We was having a great time at first. We done the go karts first. Paid extra for my kids to do laser tag ect. Then after playing arcade games for a while and buying extra game play my kids wanted to play in the playground area. Mind you my oldest is a teenager and very responsible. While I was waiting on our food and sitt

Great place for the whole family. Went with three generations and everyone had a blast.

It was cool. Until i lost my phone when it was in my pocket and then i found out but the worker came up to me holding my phone like he was on a call and said ?i think this is for you? tbh i threw up inside when took my Phone and he walked away. When i got home i was on my phone and i went to photos to find something, and you know what i saw? I SAW A PHOTO OF HIM (the worker) DOING THIS ??wth i cant like wth why is he taking photos with my phone. Im never going here ever again.

Kart Ranch offers a variety of fun activities for children and adults. They have large and small go-carts, laser tag, bumper cars and boats, putt putt and a large gaming area. The place is extremely clean and well kept. The employees are very friendly and helpful. We always pass a good time there.

I've been going since I was a kid and made it into a tradition, bringing my own kids!

I'm an adult kid. When it comes to playing at the Kart Ranch, my favorite game is to try getting the shark or the biggest fish,can't remember the name of it, it is no longer there. Another one is shooting the deer. It's gone as well. Hadn't been in a while. The inside has been remodeled and it looks really nice. I was disappointed that so many games were down and that my 2 favorite ones were gone. Wanted to do the rock climbing wall but it is closed. Like I said before I am an adult and like to play games

Love it. Staff is super friendly, food is good especially the boudin balls. Very clean establishment. Restrooms were fresh and clean. We all enjoyed our evening there. Will definitely go again.

It was my daughter and I first time going and it was indeed refreshing and fun! My husband loved it too! There's so many things to do, and you can even grab a bite to eat!

A fun place to bring the kids. They have a decent selection of arcade games. Mini golf, kart races, and other outdoor activities. They have a section for the smaller kids with a play pin and other toys for them to play on. A worker stays at the gate and keeps and eye on things. A parent is required to sit inside with their kids. Has the normal selection of items for a concession.

We originally went to play putt putt, and let me just say that the course definitely needs some upkeep. There Were multiple times when we had to clear off dirt and debris just to be able to play. We also rode the go-karts and I gotta say although it was better than the golf, we still had to sit and wait for a good while why they tried to get our karts to start. And then my friends just up and died in the middle of the track. I will say this though, normally when I've been here I have great experiences. And

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What’s it like visiting an arcade today?

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

Is it better to go alone or with friends?

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

What should I bring to an arcade?

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

What’s the best time to visit an arcade?

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

Can I meet new people at arcades?

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

Are arcades still just for kids?

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

Are there events or tournaments I can join?

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

What if I’m not great at arcade games?

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

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.