Lucky Strike Lanes

Lucky Strike Lanes

Reviews Summary

This bowling alley consistently earns high praise for its friendly, welcoming staff and family-like atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the clean, retro-inspired facility with well-maintained lanes, arcade games, and a restaurant serving good food at reasonable prices. Many appreciate the owners' personal attention and helpfulness, making it ideal for parties and family outings. The cosmic bowling and affordable fun are frequently mentioned, with multiple guests planning return visits. While most reviews are glowing 5-star ratings, a few note the nostalgic 80s vibe and overall great experience.

About This Listing

Has Tournaments
Has Food
Good for kids
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

Has Tournaments
Has Food
Good for kids
Wheelchair Accessible

Contact Information

Address

1904 S Anderson St

Elwood, Indiana 46036

Hours

Monday 5-10PM
Tuesday 5-10PM
Wednesday 5-10PM
Thursday 5-10PM
Friday 5-11PM
Saturday 1-11PM
Sunday 1-8PM

Customer Reviews

Always running specials. Also participates in the KidsBowlFree program. You can order pizza delivered from Pizza King or get food and drinks on site from Sally's. The staff are all kind, friendly, and helpful. They have the usual kid bumpers plus dinosaur ramps to help them get their balls going. Bonus, you can program the bumpers up or down for each bowler, so kids and adults can all use the same lane. 100% recommend regular visits.

Fantastic bowling alley plus it has a nice little resturant bar and arcade just a fantastic time and a great price also I love the design inside felt just like bowling alleys did when I was a kid

Very friendly staff, family atmosphere. All new scorekeeping system. Serves made to order food. Appeared to have an ice cream parlor as well.

Friendly staff who always treat guests like family! Hadn't bowled in a while, but with such a great experience will keep coming back! Combining it with "Irion's Smokehouse" before and in-house snacks while bowling for a GREAT date night with my wife!

Went here tonight for the first time, to give the kids a little New Year's Eve fun. I absolutely loved the atmosphere, decor, and most importantly, the staff. We felt incredibly welcome and taken care of, as if we were with our extended family. Thank you for the memories :) we will be back soon!

Celebrated a 7th birthday party here and it was a great experience. The staff made it a wonderful day! The package was affordable for all that we got!

You might just see me there ??

If you want a very well kept, clean and overall awesome place to bowl then do yourself a favor and support this place! The owner is honest and funny! Me and my Wife couldn't have had a better time at this gem and we will surely be coming back!

We actually did a 13th birthday party here on a busy weekend night! We had never been here before. We had a great evening! Everything went wonderful! The owners and staff were above and beyond and so friendly! We will definitely be back again soon!!!

Great place for affordable family fun! Owners and staff are excellent. Food is good!

What a great little treasure! Have never been here before and it was such fun! Great lanes, friendly staff and home made food in the restaurant. Worth visiting!

Nice bowling alley. Price is right. Staff is helpful and friendly. The food is good and pizza King delivers

One of the best bowling alleys I've ever been in! Great atmosphere, amazing owner, great retro place and super clean. Would recommend!

Had my daughter's birthday party here. Very good package.

Very nice place, reasonably priced and friendly staff. The kids and I had a blast. The cosmic bowling had really cool lighting. We all look forward to going again and again.

Went for the arcade. While small, it still had skee-ball, which is how I judge any arcade. The owner (I presume she was owner) was quite lovely and chatted us up while we were cashing out our tokens. Bathrooms are clean. The bowling alley itself is quite spacious. Someone was hosting a kids' b-day party with plenty of space for other people to bowl comfortably.

Wonderful place. Great staff. The game room is fun for kids and adults. The food looks so good. We ate before we came and missed out on food, but man did it look and smell good. They had a line of kids waiting and handled it like a boss. Great job!

We love this place! The Owner treats us like friends. I meet my kiddos and their families here for Cosmic bowl on Saturday night fun and not costly :)

Family owned... Friendly people. The staff is great. A great place to go and have a good time. Great food

Nice place for some good fun. The computers on the lanes mess up sometimes so if you're a serious bowler then you might want pen and paper to keep the score correct

This place is not dependable as far as being open when their online hours show that they should be open. Went to Wells Lanes and we were not let down. Although, at Wells, hopefully, you don't want lettuce and tomato with your tenderloin, or cheese sauce with your breadsticks.

Chuck and his crew are wonderful! We enjoy everything about Lucky Strike. They have great food, great drinks, and they make you feel like family when you walk in the door ??

Love the arcade in the bowling alley. We went to bowl for a birthday party and it was fun. The owner and staff were very helpful and friendly.

Loved the place! We drove from anderson and absolutely loved it the atmosphere was awesome. And the owners are super sweet! Chuck even came down and watch our 5 yr old son bowl a strike it was awesome! Well definitely be back for many more fun memories

Very reasonable prices! My son and I paid $2 for shoes per person and $2 per game. And get this....we paid after we finished bowling. I haven't done that in a while. The machines for scoring are older but functional. The staff was friendly and accommodating. My son also enjoyed the pretzel bites.

We had a great birthday party here, they were very nice and worked us in last minute! The food was awesome and the price was very reasonable! The people are the sweetest ??

Mauricio was the best. His hospitality and professionalism was unmatched and didn't let us go without wanting anything.

My daughter had a great time at Lucky strike for her 7th birthday Party and I had a good time too. The atmosphere was lively and the staff are pretty friendly. Thank you Lucky strike for a beautiful hour of bowling.

This place is awesome. Great staff and owners. Clean, great food, great service. They make us feel at home every time we bowl. What more can I say?

My family and me went bowling here yesterday afternoon. We had marvelous time. The owners and staff were so very friendly and accommodating. No problem getting shoes and picking out bowling balls. We reserved two lanes in advance. Leagues start at 7 pm, so arrive no later than 5 pm if you want to have time for two games. Beverages, food, mixed drinks, and beer served. Full Arcade in back part of place. The atmosphere and decor is very upbeat and gives out good vibes. Christmas music was playing in bac

What a awesome experience today! 7 year old and great grandparents had SO much fun but scores were SAD. Both owners were kind courteous and helpful. We are planing on returning often. Also they have an arcade a restaurant and a bar. Better check this establishment out!!!

FANTASTIC! We had the whole place to ourselves. Took my family out for some bowling and was surprised to walk in to an empty alley. The owner was there and was super friendly and helped us with anything we needed. The kids had a great time! Also, we homeschool and my wife asked if he would show our kids the back area and how the pin machine worked and he did. Took extra time for our kids learning experience and explained everything about it. Thank you! Will definitely be back!

a bit disappointing. the breaded pork tenderloin tastes like processed pork bit rubbery and fatty more like a hot dog than a pork chop. pulled pork sandwich was a bit dry. onion rings were really good nice thick pieces of onion with a crunchy coating. tater tots as good as they get. unfortunately everything was in styrofoam need something that's not petroleum based and compostable

Been bringing our youth group, Teen Blast, to Lucky Strike for years it's ALWAYS been a blast! Staff is super friendly and their food is amazing!

It's a fun way to spend time with friends and family and prices are fair. The owner is a really nice guy and is courteous to customers. The place has an old retro feel and the arcade has plenty of games to play, with redeemable prize tickets. Good atmosphere for good times.

Lucky Strike does an excellent job of holding Birthday Parties for families to come and bowl at. Chuck Kane and his staff do an excellent job of hosting this events for families!

Food is amazing!!! We had 6 large orders and everything turned out perfectly!!! Not 1 mistake and it's the BEST food I've ever had in Elwood!! Please try them, you won't be disappointed!! Deserves 100 stars ??????

Fantastic place with the kindest people I've ever met in a bowling alley. The food at the diner is great, the lanes are excellent, and the staff is phenomenal. I started bowling in a league here with a friend and I'm really glad I did. They are awesome!

Wonderful place to bowl. I ordered food and it was Very fresh. Very tasty and the service here is absolutely fantastic. I will definitely be returning. The owner was working and he is very friendly, and provides A+ service.

We love Lucky Strike! Great Food, Clean and Fun Atmosphere, Awesome Staff. 10/10!

Love Lucky Strike! Great decor, vibes, food, drinks & cocktails! The owner & family are amazing!

Updating has going on. New things to see and enjoy. Great for kids birthday parties or any party. Games, food, drinks for adults and kids. Fun times to be had for all. Always good prices and good people. Great for family fun. Worth a visit.

Very clean establishment. And very good time if u like bowling like I do

Excellent bar food. The owner and all the employees were friendly and helpful. If you enjoy bowling, you need to check this place out.

Prices are cheep. Staff is very very respectful. Lanes are great, everything works. Food is great. I would recommend this place. I will be back.

Had a great time!!! Nice lanes. Bar had good prices and cold beer. Will go back!

I love this bowling alley. It's always a good time. The owners are so sweet !

Food was great and we were given a lot of attention to make it a great time for myself and the ladies of my church!!! We will be back I'm sure!

Had a great time recently a hosted birthday party. Lot's of fun! Super friendly and accommodating staff.

Great establishment. Friendly people and very helpful. Lots of fun games in addition to the bowling. Great food in the restaurant.

Went for a birthday party! Super fun small little bowling alley! The staff is so nice and helpful!

Great atmosphere & staff was very friendly and the food was very good! ????

A very nice, clean, fun place to bowl! Good selection of food and service at the concession stand! And nice, friendly and helpful staff!

Very helpful staff! We enjoyed the entire experience it made our party better than we could have imagined. we will definitly return!

7 people 3 games w\shoes $120, best deal across 3 counties.

Great service! Awesome place for children. Perfect place for birthday ???? parties! Food was wonderful!

Great little spot. Clean and friendly staff. Would go back for sure.

We love this small town Bowling alley!great staff. Lots of fun, nice birthday party package!

Such nice people own it. Pretty reasonably priced . Food was good.

This is and always has been a top notch place for fun in the small town of elwood for over 50 years. Management is very friendly

We from out of town and they treated us like family, very clean and family friendly and fun We felt welcomed We will come back

Great place to take your family for lots of fun and great food!

Had birthday party there ok we had a good party

Awesome place ! Super fun time, great prices and very friendly staff ! Will be going back

Very customer friendly with made for even more great experience with my family...special thanks to Chuck who went out of his way to help us

One of my favorite bowling alleys! Staff is very nice, it's clean, great food, and has a great arcade section!

Sally's restaurant is amazing.had the BBQ and burger.i will definitely return.nicest people.

Great, fun place. Friendly staff, great food. Nice place for family fun.

Love it here, grew up here so coming back after years was great!

I was impressed with the quality of the lanes, restaurant and the arcade was a nice surprise as well.

Great family atmosphere!! Will be going back soon!! Will go there over others!!

Nice bowling setup, Great Arcade very friendly staff!! 40th Birthday Party, Everyone had a very fun time!!

This place was great. The owner and the staff were awesome

A great place for a family adventure. Bowling, nachos and good time.

Awesome bowling experience!!! Chuck and the staff are the best around. We love bowling here

Nice place. Feel like I'm back in the 80s. Great people to.

Great little place and the owner is one of the best people ever.

The breaded chicken sandwich and seasoned waffle fries were really good!

Friendly helpful staff...good food....kids loved it!

Cute little place. Go on $2 Tuesdays. $2 per game per person and $2 for shoe rentals.

always have a great time while visiting & playing a couple games here!

Friendly staff, good food and a great time

Had a great birthday party for my 9 year old. GREAT customer service!

Elevator music with black lights don't mix and a game for me and two kids $30. Holes in ceiling and machines that don't return you ball.

Family owned and family friendly. Great atmosphere!

Awsome place to bowl good food too!

Been going here since I was a kid and its only gotten better

Always a great experience. Love it!

Frequently Asked Questions

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.”