Leisure World Lanes

Leisure World Lanes

Reviews Summary

The reviews present a mixed consensus. Many customers complain about poor maintenance, dirty facilities, rude staff, and inconsistent service, leading to frequent 1-star ratings. However, others praise the venue for being family-friendly, affordable, and offering diverse activities like bowling, skating, and arcade games. Positive reviews highlight clean areas, helpful staff, and fun experiences, particularly for kids. The establishment's retro charm appeals to some, while others find it outdated. Service quality and cleanliness vary significantly, with some visitors enjoying their time despite minor issues, while others vow never to return due to major disappointments.

About This Listing

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.*

Contact Information

Address

2310 E Illinois St

Kirksville, Missouri 63501

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 4-10PM
Thursday 4-10PM
Friday 2-11:30PM
Saturday 2-11:30PM
Sunday Closed

Customer Reviews

This place was plain trash! The staff was ride and treated us very badly!! The roller skating rink girl that handed out always has a bad attitude, and the guy running the bowling alley just acted like he had better places to be! It was our first time there and we definitely wouldn't go back. Also the place is Soo dirty and it took half an hour to get a drink. So disappointing.

Had a skate party booked for 6:30, walked in with our group and I had cupcakes in my hands the first thing the lady at the counter says to us (didn't greet us first or anything) is ?Um No, No cupcakes.? I said ?Um why no cupcakes? I booked a party and they said we could bring them in? she says ?I don't have any parties booked tonight.? I said ?How not I booked it 3 weeks ago?? She has an attitude and says she can go check but she's already looked and there were no parties booked. She goes and comes back and

I enjoy the bowling side much more than the skating side. The old concession guy was great and the bartenders are always kind, but the rest of the management and employees seem to be untrained and/or simply incompetent. As evidenced by pricing, service, and general cleanliness and upkeep. Unfortunately this is our only bowling option in town. They also have quite a few pool tables and a few arcade games which is nice.

Fun, but we made our fun. The vibe feels like 5th grade with a substitute teacher. You will try to have extra fun but she has her eye on you and will report quickly that you are baf.

I was very happy to see that there was an operating bowling alley around as I feel they have been kind of hard to find recently. It was a bit trapped in time but had a lot of arcade games and pool tables as well if you wanted to do more than just bowl. Also their concessions are quite affordable I feel. Nice staff as well.

I brought my son to leisure lanes, bc he's been really wanting to bowl. He had an amazing time. He played some arcade games before bowling, and he said their chicken tenders are the best ever

Don't......just dont.....just keep on driving by the place not worth it.

Cool place, lots of stuff to do.

My family had a blast here! Clean, safe and so much to do in one building! Loved it!

Nice place. Inside it's very clean and you can tell there's been a lot of work done to improve and keep it current, however, the outside of the building and parking lot could use some serious attention.

Very Disappointed. I went here with my daughters 3rd grade class for a field trip. When we arrived it was raining and there was no one at the facility. Parents and teachers called everyone that they could think of it took over an hour to get a hold of someone to rectify the situation. The field trip had been confirmed by email, but was never put on the facilities schedule.

This place is great! So far I've been rollerskating and bowling. Very friendly staff and great family fun! And the prices are not bad at all. It would be nice if they fixed up their driveway a little bit because it's pretty rough so be careful entering and exiting. But otherwise It's great! I highly recommend it.

Needs updated but Great time with the family

We walked in at 412pm today, the building was dim and no bowling lanes were open nor running but I saw two employees sitting in a room with the door wide open near the front entrance so I uttered "Hello". No one responded but a lady walked out, and continued right pass us like we werent even standing there. She didn't speak or look in our direction, so I told my nephews "Clearly they don't want any service and don't know how to greet or respond to customers so let's go". As soon as I said that she looked i

Nice bowling alley. Retro style. A little run down. Prices are ok, best time on Wednesday for half price. I hope to bowl soon, more than watching my grandson.

It wasn't the staff but the environment. Ladies' bathrooms at skating ring and bowling sections were both dirty. It also seemed management agreed to take on for parties at both places knowing they would be understaffed. The place has potential for better atmosphere.

We stopped in here to have some family fun in the ac since it was over 100 degrees outside while we were on our family vacation. When we pulled up the place looks a little rough but not bad. When we get inside the place looks like it hasn't been touched since the 60s or 70s which was kind of cool at first until we realized they haven't done anything since then and smelled badly of smoke. The lanes were all scratched up and had some chunks gone out of them. The bowling balls were even worse. They were all br

Place is gross and unkempt. Owner is cheap and doesn't take care of their lane surface or pinsetters. Would rather tear full lanes out then order the parts. Cares nothing of leagues, and has rude staff members. Stay away from the place untill someone buys the place out after the owner goes bankrupt hopefully. One extra star for classic ball returns, that is it.

Great place to have a good time for any occasion! My only complain is that the lanes are a little under the weather.

This place was GROSS. Bathrooms out of order on skate side. Tables still had cake and ice cream from previous weeks birthday party. Beer bottles laying everywhere out front. Broken glass. Trash in multiple booths. Paid to rent the place. 2 other parties going at same time. Told no decorations or outside food the other parties had both. And last but not least 2 of us recieved food poisoning from the worlds most awful pizza. The pizza was so bad the 2 yr old THREW it on the floor. Really, really sad. This pl

Manager is a sarcastic ***, was a 24 lane house, he does not want to fix them up down to 18 to 20 lanes has no money to fix, they wod rather tear another lane down to fix a part for another.Don't care for league bowlers, now charging $22 an hour per lane! Beer prices are outrageous..bartender is rude, takes extra money for his tip! Don't follow usbc rules, bathrooms are disgusting, toilet leaks, paperwads in ceiling, stalls were broken, deli person is very slow..oh I have 20 orders ahead of you..and not one

Super affordable. Very clean. Great pool tables. Gives off a Stranger Things vibe. They have bowling specials also if you come back on those days! We'll definitely be back!!

THIS COULD BE A VERY NICE PLAECE. BUT EVERYTHING IS OLD AND OVER USED. THE FOOD IS REALLY BAD AND EVERYTHING IS OUT DATED. THIS PLACE NEEDS TO BE UPDATED AND OPEN DURING THE WEEK, I WOULD SUGGEST MONDAY 70'S AND SO ON.

In the past this place hasn't been a good place to bring your family. But recently an update in ownership has brought new pool tables, flooring in the bowling area, and a variety of arcade games that give tickets for kids to choose prizes with. The bar hasn't changed in years and needs a remodel but it's still a nice dive to have a drink in. There is roller skating here too but I haven't been in there for years to give it a proper rating. Give them a try.

I always have an awesome time here! Sure, some things are a little scuffed up, but it dosent look bad. It looks cool, like it's been used a lot. They have good quality food and the arcade games in the back are easy to work and always give out tickets.

Best night of bowling I've had in YEARS! Staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. Would recommend this is a Saturday night date spot just as soon as I would bring my grandmother to bingo. Thank you. Just thank. You.

Customer service is a joke. I waited in line for thirty minutes just for water. And I still didn't get any water. Every time I come here, it's always the same thing over and over again. I highly suggest to bring your own snacks and beverages when coming here.

This place should be closed down! Hardly any lanes in working order so we weren't able to get a lane with a bumper for our four year old. Also, the things that help kids bowl were unavailable, although three ADULTS were using one. Really!? When we finally got one, it was falling apart, held together by electrical tape and the ends were flattened and crooked. Most scoring machines were broken. We ended up having to move lanes because of the one we had not working properly. The floors were all broken up with

We took our church youth group to bowl. We'd planned on bowling in the late afternoon, but when we called were told that there were leagues in the afternoon and we'd need to come earlier. We showed up on time with 30 kids only to be told they were doing an event with Special Olympics and all the lanes were taken and we would not be able to bowl. That's pretty poor communication on their part. They said we could skate. With 30 kids and not many options, we skated. The skating was fun. The two ladies who ren

Trash. Went to bowl and cost me and one other 20 dollars for two games. Floors are cracked and tiles missing. Great place for crack heads to make deals or pimps to do their thing as well. Service was good though. Just too expensive for such a run down hole.

Went to celebrate a kids birthday. Had to get quarters from counter because change machine was down. Asked for 50 dollars to divide by 5 kids said only could have 10 dollars. Forget this place. We won't be back.

Leisure world is great! There's not a lot to do In town so why not go skating?! Right, well make sure you know how to skate before you go. Don't bother asking the Staff on the skating rink for tips and I quote, ?hey can you give me some pointers on how to skate? The response I got was, ?I can't even skate myself? as he skated right passed me and did a trick and showed up the entire floor. So no help there. I'm just trying to be spontaneous and have a good time lol. No need for that Rudy patootie. Then when

We took our adult children and our grandkids here for a family fun night which consisted of roller skating,bowling,playing pool and listening to a live band.....all under one roof!!!!! A great time was had by all and the prices are easy on the wallet

It's okay... Like the fact they have so many pool tables... The establishment was a bit dirty... Still had a good time for the cost...

Great place to bowl! Good nachos! Friendly owner with great service! :)

Prices could be better on group bowling and $1 for pool seems really high for as little it takes to make a profit on.

This is a good place to go. Wether your playing pool, bowling or drinking theyre all reasonably priced especially their drinks and they keep up on their pool tables pretty well and always have a desvent stick to use if you didnt bring one. The staff is alright and usually friendly.

Great venue for a birthday party -- son wanting bowling and then there were game machines to play as well for tickets. Tickets = prizes which all kids love regardless of age. Lol

Great place for a night out! Been here five times and seen two fights. Forty percent chance isn't bad! The pretzels also slap.

Never been there. Called to get information on pricing. The employee i spoke to was rude and spoke to me with a nasty tone and attitude. If your spoken to this way it's not going to change once you arrive there. My suggestion explore other options of fun things to do.

this place is super sketchy. it's not really a place for kids, as you would hope. Many bowling lanes have problems, and have a hard time resetting correctly. There are dents in the floor of the skating rink, which really screws you up and could lead to injuries. I obviously don't know what the women's restrooms are like, but the men's restrooms were sketchy and spooky. The men's in the skating rink part didn't even have a door in front of the actual toilet. I had to go over to the bowling part of the buildi

its a nice place, decent beer and bowling by the hr.

Lots of fun and great arcade area! Arcade prizes are very cheap made and cost a lot of tickets. Overall a great way to spend time with the family!

Very fun and cheap. Only problem I had wasn't a big one and it was that several bowling balls were broken and the bowling alleys weren't in the best condition. But still had a great time and would recommend it to other people.

Nice little bowling alley outside town. Bigger on the inside than it seems. Plenty of lanes and other games to play elsewhere. Nice big parking lot and easy to get to.

I've been twice and both times were terrible. Pins don't reset half the time and the staff doesn't seem to care at all. By far the worst bowling alley I've been too, but its the only one in kirksville so expect to have issues if you go.

Don't go here! We spent an hour watching the pins not reset. The employees and manager were not apologetic and did not seem to care. We ended up receiving a refund after some words with the manager.

Always nice people great place for bowling and other games

Its decent. Ask for a good lane if you bowl. The roller skating is fun. There is a bar, pool tables and arcade games. Fun place to take kids in the weekend

Great place for all ages. Darts, bowling, pool and skating. Can't ask for much more in this area. The manager Tim will always make it right for ya, a fun place ran by a good dude.

I was pleasantly surprised. Fun family friendly place. Clean and not smokey.pool tables, bowl7bg and arcade games. Very friendly staff.

The lanes are quite rough for bowling. The pool tables were good for playing a few games. The arcade games were okay.

Suprisingly it's very clean inside and nothing what I expected. Family friendly!!! Bowling, pool, skating, and food!!! Owners should fix up the front and sign, would draw more business!

One off worker is way rude . Don't go to the men's room. It makes an outhouse on hot day smell good

I used to love going to leisure world. Great bowling alley arcade skating rink and pool hall. Nice bar as well with great live music. Great place to hang out with your friends with a great staff

Everything is really outdated. The lanes, bowling balls, shoes, and computers needs updated. This place could be really nice.

We had a bowling party. Tim I believe his name was accommodated us on a very short notice. We all had a good time and are going to start going there more often

Great place to take the family kids had fun very clean and not overly pricey for what is there to enjoy!

Need to bring bowling back

A little grimy, but all the nostalgia with vintage arcade games, classic bowling, an attached bar, and snack stand with basic burger, nuggets, and hot dog fare.

Great way to burn some extra time! It's hard to find fun places to go in Kirksville, so this place has always been a good pick.

Well it looks closed down but apparently it is in use. So awesome for letting me use your parking lot for training

We went there and enjoyed every minute there. Great place to take kids when in the area

Only bowling ally in town. Smells weird, and very dated. But hey, this is Kirksville, so I guess you get what you get. Staff is super friendly.

I have shared so many memories with friends here. Bit of a rough crowed though so not typically the type of place to be on a late Friday night if your with little kids.

It's alright pretty much the only thing around to do

Its a good place to bowl. I went there with my friend and we had a good time we bowled for 2 hours and any problems we had employees where glad to help.

Needs updating but other than that it was so much fun we had a lot of laughs and the staff was nice.. great time had by all!!

Bowling sucks personally. But the establishment itself is great, good food, live music on occasion. Good vibes.

It was a nice experience. A good place for my granddaughter to enjoy her birthday

Its nice but there not much to do ig. Not much to do anyway in a small town/city.

I had an amazing time the bowling lanes are so awesome and well set up such a great place to bring the kids to play great games and eat amazing pretzel ??

Place is a joke, waited 20 min in line just for one person to tell us that no lanes are available, because of league night which is not said on the internet or on their Facebook page.

Great place to enjoy with friends! I always receive top-notch service anytime I go.

Pretty disgusting that they don't even pay their workers minimum wage. It may be legal, but it's not ethical or morally right.

First time being there took the little one to go have fun we both enjoyed it

Not much to do around here esp with children my daughter went skating last night and was offered a cigarette by an adult they are lucky I didnt find out until she got home ...people...

The workers were very helpful. Our lane was messing up and they gave us an extra half hour for our trouble.

I've been coming here since.i was a teenager! A good place for a family night out

Our lane didn't function properly for the first game but staff were able to get it fixed on a busy night.

The owner of the establishment came into the skating rink area cursing with profanity and loud obnoxious arguing with employees who was not a very good experience very disrespectful man

Staff was nice and they made the place alot better thin wat it back n the day

I had a great night there with my sister and her fiance and her fianc?'s brother

It's a fun place bowling alley is great skating ring is really nice lots of pool tables and there really nice it's a very fun place

It was very efficient. Questions were answered politely. Very well mannered

Large enough venue for large groups. Nice people, but the bowling lanes need refinishing.

Unfortunately it's all we have here

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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.

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