Lucky Strike Lanes Inc

Lucky Strike Lanes Inc

Reviews Summary

Lucky Strike Lanes offers a nostalgic, old-school duckpin bowling experience with vintage equipment and manual scoring. Reviews consistently praise the friendly, helpful staff and affordable prices, making it ideal for families and kids (bumpers available). While the building shows its age and some areas need updating, many appreciate the retro charm. The unique duckpin bowling is a highlight, though the limited amenities and occasional cleanliness issues are noted. Overall, it's a beloved local spot for affordable, fun outings with a strong community feel.

About This Listing

Wheelchair Accessible

Who Can Play?

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

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

First-Time Visitors

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

Common Restrictions:

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

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

What to Bring

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

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

Preparing for Your Visit

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

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

How to Get Started

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

Other Helpful Info

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

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

Features

Wheelchair Accessible

Contact Information

Address

185 Stafford Rd

Mansfield Center, Connecticut 06250

Hours

Monday 8AM-1PM,6-10PM
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 8AM-12PM,6-10PM
Friday 6-10PM
Saturday 1-10PM
Sunday Closed

Customer Reviews

Amazing business with such kind staff. The owner even gave us tips as we were bowling which really helped us out. He also shared the history of the facility and was very nice to talk to. I highly recommend coming here for a fun time!

Wonderful place, family friendly, very friendly staff, decent restrooms, would recommend going if you've never been, I'm definitely going to be a returning customer, duckpin is quite fun and they have a wide variety of the arcade games ,also a pool table room , on a side note you can bring your own food and if you're 21 you can bring your own adult beverages. Was a great experience and friendly atmosphere.

Had GREAT family night last night!! Phil & Tom were so welcoming, we went there for my husbands 60th birthday. It was great that we could bring in our own food and drinks! A nostalgic night, we'll be back!

Very impressed with this place, we took our son here and we all had a great time. It's 100 years old so it's deceiving from the outside because you can tell it's old, but it is a decent place and the owner is very friendly. We will be going again soon.

Took our 4 young grandkids there today for their first time bowling. The staff was very helpful, friendly and patient with all of us.

Great experience! We will be back! Clean facility, friendly staff, and very reasonably priced ?? great place for family fun!!

Lucky Strikes is a historic gem in our local community , and I must say, it's an absolute ball (pun intended). From the moment you walk in, you can feel the warm and welcoming atmosphere that the owner and staff have cultivated. The owner, in particular, stands out for their exceptional friendliness and willingness to go above and beyond for their customers. On my first visit, they took the time to personally explain how to keep score, which was a pleasant surprise. This personal touch made me feel valued

My first time playing with the small balls and duck pens. That was a fun experience, and I'm glad I found this place. They are lacking a running snack bar. That is the negative.

I used to go here all the time as a kid. I wish people would come here more so they could afford to revitalize it! Bathrooms were very clean and bright.

Classic bowling alley, fun thing to do with a group of friends in the area. Friendly staff

Very inexpensive fun. Employees are very friendly. Snack bar is closed, but you can bring your own beer and order a pizza. Will definitely go back.

Old Bowling Alley. Duck Pin. Hard to find those anymore. A button to press for Reset and a pedal to step on to clear fallen pins. No electronic scoring. Only paper. They do have bumpers for the kids.The place smells musty but you get used to it and it doesn't smell anymore after a while. Our Lane needed to be fixed twice because it stopped working. It didn't take too long. Other than the smell it is clean. Unfortunately no food but vending machines that are very expensive and junk food. You may bring in you

Great place to play duckbill bowling. We had a few birthday parties here and had a great time. The owner is always super nice with the kids and prices are so reasonable!

Three generations of our family had a fun time at Lucky Strike duckpin bowling. Little ones can use bumpers and a ramp to launch the ball. Not loud like many of these places are.

Mr. Rich is amazing God bless this man he deserves a huge huge blessing. The other day Sunday to be exact me and my 3 girls were trying to find the flea market to see what it was about so we was looking for it I couldn't find it yet I pulled into lucky strike me and my babies decided to go in and check out the price see if we had enough to play a game well this kind wonderful man said he could do it buy minutes if that would be easier for me so i literally only havs $21 so he could do half the time for $14

Great place. Not overcrowded. Very relaxing time bowling and playing pool. Owner was very warm, welcoming and informative about the history of the place. Prices are very reasonable. We will be back!

Love it! To reset the lanes you have to press a little button which I appreciated. And duckpin bowling is so much more fun than tenpin! More accessible to the beginner too to in my opinion, since the balls aren't as heavy. Rich and Richard were friendly, helpful, and passionate.

Had my son's 3rd birthday party here today, and everyone had a great time!!!! The staff here was awesome. Rich (the owner I believe), was so friendly and helpful. Its a nice "old school" vibe type of place, that has duckpin bowling and an arcade. I would definitely recommend Lucky Strikes Lanes!

I've been coming here for damn near thirty years. Staff are short friendly. My daughter just recently had her birthday party and she had a blast. I wish they had a Dart board

They have Duckpin bowling!! We had such a great time! Very inexpensive and staff was wonderful. Great place to go when you want to beat the heat or be indoors. They also have the arcade. We will go here more! Updated: went 7/29/23 and still give the same great review!! Thank you!

Loved the old school mom and feel of this place. It made me feel like I was back in the 70s. Even though it's a bit dated everything still works and is in perfect condition. Brought my 6 year old here for hours first bowling experience and he loved it. Not to expensive and the staff was helpful. Duck pin was my Cabot growing up so it's nice to see that keep it alive!

I have taken my special needs sister who is in a wheelchair here the last two Saturdays 4/1 and 4/8 and the workers there have been amazing. Richard helped bring my sister in and back out to the car when we were finished bowling. He got her down to the lanes and my sister had a blast. Thank you Richard for the exceptional customer service and for the other workers also who were so nice to her. Thanks

Closed..went during operation. Looks like its Closed permanently.

It was awesome... We had a huge group (30+ people) and the owner/manager accommodated all of us. He was all alone. Plus He took the time to show several of us the best posture and how to bowl correctly. !!! In regards to the building itself it is an older bowling alley and needs an upgrade sooner than later. As a suggestion: It smells of mildew/musty in there and really needs several humidifiers to reduce the smell. Probably time to change the carpet and put a new one in. As a side of caution: The steps g

Fun old-fashioned duckpin bowling. I love that it's not automated like a lot of places now a days. You keep track of your scores with pencil and a paper score sheet. You have to push a button or pedal on the ball machine to pick up the pins, clear the ones that have fallen, or push the button to reset for the next player. Prices are very reasonable. Fun place for an outing with family and friends. Also, it is a fun, inexpensive place to have a childs birthday party.

My friends and I visited for the first time recently and we will absolutely be back. Although from the outside it looks a little unwelcoming- It was not only affordable, but it was so much fun! So much history too, we loved it!

Lucky Strike Duckpin bowling was fantastic! The owner was amazing, friendly, and so accommodating. I haven't bowled Duckpins in 35 years, and will be back often, he has kept the faith in keeping this great game alive! I encourage others to get duckpin bowling, it has been fading in recent decades, need to grow it back! Thanks Lucky Strike Lanes!

Good place for Duckpin bowling. Scoring is by hand, but the attendants were friendly. The bathrooms were kinda sketchy, and we didn't get any food. Small selection of arcade games. Couldn't beat the price of $2 Tuesday ($8 for three games per person!) and they have deals for couples/students every week night. Overall, enjoyable.

Nostalgic duck pin bowling at its finest. Friendly and knowledgeable staff that allow us newbies to bowl at ease. Boyb and the fun arcade games really put the icing on top

Great for birthday party. U can bring your own food and drinks. Small ball with small pins and has the assistance ball thing for kids with autism or kids with disabilities. Outdated bowling alley (u have to do your own score)but it's lots of fun

Hidden gem of a place, I've only been "off season" but we were able to bring in good since snack bar was closed which was awesome. Old school style bowling (no electronic scoring), shoe rental, duckpin bowling, (small balls). Very clean. Carpets, tables, lanes, shoes, all in good condition and clean. Vending machines with good prices available. Lots of parking.

This place is awesome! They have duck pin bowling, which I had never tried before. It was fun and you can bring your own drinks. Prices are great. I wish more people enjoyed bowling. I feel like it's a dying sport. ??

They are now open to the public and our family had a wonderful time at Lucky Strike Lanes! The staff were super helpful and the kids had alot of fun. We went for the Music and lights on a Saturday night it was so cool. My wife and I are grateful they are open and we will be back for sure.

The machines are very dated and Equipment as such. The games and arcade machines they have there will and can steal your money very easily. However overall it was a good time and with a few hiccups we had with the arcade machines and a couple bowling lanes that would not operate all was well and my son and I will most likely return.

We were looking for a fun and affordable activity for about 30 noisy, young and old family members. We had a blast! The young man working was very pleasant and helpful from start to finish. We are looking forward to another bowling party soon!

If you're looking for a throw-back experience to the time before bowling became computer scored, this place is for you. You'll seem to go back in time at least 30 years when you walk through the doors. The place is tired, but clean. And it's great fun if you like duck pin bowling (which I do). I docked several stars because--from the outside--the building looks abandoned. We recently attended a kid's birthday party at the alley and everyone had a great experience. Give it a try and help keep this place aliv

I need to let people know how awesome this place is because it seems to be owned by a small business owner who clearly is in because he loves to do it. There are also great employees that are very willing to please and extremely kind and generous with their time. Great way to have a cheap night out with your friends or with family

Duck Pin Bowling!!!!! Equipment is a little dated but what duck pin/candle pin bowling alley has brand new equipment. Great experience for a different style of bowling and they enjoy teaching newcomers how to properly play. Offers league bowling, small arcade games and a billiards room. Prices for bowling and shoe rental are very reasonable.

The only game in town now that the local 10 pin lanes sold out and closed up. Duck pin bowling is a somewhat unique to the eastern Connecticut, Rhode Island and some small parts of Maryland. Experience it while you can. It's definitely more difficult then standard 10 pin, hence the three balls your allowed. The alleys are nice, but the building is showing its age. The air inside has a definite funk of some sort going on, kind of a mixture or mold and machine oil... but the owners are trying to make improvem

Awesome place, vintage 1960's equipment. I hope they keep it that way. Too many bowling allies out there computer controlled and over complicated. But Lucky Strike keeps it simple the way it should be.

First time duck ping bowling here, owner was really nice and gave up some tips. Price was great too. The place is dated but who cares, it was really fun.

What a gem! Lucky Strike Lanes is a great spot - staff, decor, price - everything is stellar. Can't wait to come back and bowl again!

This place always brings back great memories. Wonderful place to bring your family. We recently had a school field trip there and the kids had so much fun.

I just had my first experience here and I'm blow away at the retro feel and the amazing atmosphere! We held a fundraiser as Warriorthon to raise money for CT Children?s and the staff was so helpful in making sure we had the best event possible!! Thank you lucky Strikes! I can't wait to come back!

Lot of fun bowling here with friends. Staff is very friendly and instructive. You can bowl at your own pace and it always feels like a new challenge everytime we come here.

Great spot. The staff was awesome and made it a great experience for our 2 young kids who had never bowled.

Great place. Inexpensive. Friendly staff. They are really good with the kids, the lanes have bumpers and the balls are small enough for the little ones to handle. Nice pool tables too.

It is kinda run down. It needs a good cleaning . The small ball bowling is fun wish there was more to do.

Old school bowling alley!!! Duck pin its perfect if ur just looking to fill up on some extra time..brought back memories of bowling with mom & dad!! If your looking for a packed bowling alley with music, fancy lights, beer...not for you

Duckpin is my favorite. This place is somewhat dated but the attendants take care of any problems immediately. Lots of fun without the racket of ten-pin.

Have been there twice to celebrate my grand- angels's birthdays and enjoyed it immensely.Great workers; great service!??

Awesome place, very friendly staff. They definitely cater to their customers. If you like duck pin bowl, this is the place to go.

Way too expensive 25.00 for 2 games each and they charges for shoes when we had our own.

It was a fun and inexpensive way to spend an afternoon with the family clean and customer service was very nice they have refreshments and also tv. Their is a pool room in the back and a lot of parking space OVERALL GREAT TIME!!!

A very cool retro style bowling alley. It is the duck pin style! Definitely a fun place!

The family had a great time bowling together!

My boys have belonged to the Youth Bowling League at Lucky Strike Lanes in Mansfield for the past 5 years. They have made lasting friendships while learning the art of bowling. This truly is 'an individual sport with team cooperation'.

Great time! The worker was extremely helpful! Highly recommend going for a relaxing night of bowling! Prices were great as well!

Friendly service, great deals. The prices were lower than the website. My whole family bowled for $12. Lots of fun!

Old school bowling alley. Outdated. However, the staff are always friendly and it's a great place to take young children because the balls are so small and they put up the bumpers.

What a hidden gem! Awesome time with the family, super affordable and amazing service! We'll definitely be going back!

You can bring outside food, just have to let them know ahead. $120 for two hours, eating and bowling

Good atmosphere. Both bowling lanes and pool tables are kept in excellent condition. Fair prices as well.

Great fun for families and groups, and extremely affordable! Duckpin bowling is worth trying out if you've never done it before!

We moved here from Southern Illinois to Connecticut I thoroughly enjoyed playing Duckpin for my first time we will definitely be back

Great place for kids an family's the cheapest place you can go anywhere in ct to bowl bye far you can't beat the price very enjoyable family owned

Perfectly nostalgic, old school duck pin bowling. Absolutely love this place.

I've bowled here my whole life, and they've kept the place running clean and smooth every time I've been in. I hope this place stays around forever.

Sort of felt like stepping back in time. It's a fun place to bowl....it was a great place to take kids on a super cold day.

Amazing staff! Family friendly, clean, cute, lots of fun. Definitely recommended.

It's a fun place to go with the family and get out of the house good old fashion fun and it's relatively inexpensive

Super cheap if you are student. Equipment is a little dated, but I wont complain for the price.

I Love this place! They've been in business and owned by the same family for close to 100 years!

Awesome & entertaining place also I enjoy bowling plus there is nice ppl & it's in a good location.

Been going there since young withmy grandfather nice place but old, lots of good memeries

The greatest duckpin bowling experience in the world! Still awesome!

It's been pretty good deals for family fun Faxon Bowling in the newly renovated

This place appears to be on its last legs, unfortunately. Definitely worth a shot, just expect to have a few lane issues during your time here.

great place in the Windham area to go bowling very friendly owner great atmosphere

Had some problems with the vending machine but they took care of it instantly :)

This place hadn't really changed in over 30 years. Still fun!

I really enjoyed my first time bowling in over 20 years.

Nice place for friends and family but needs renovation. Not dirty, just out of style

Good family activity!

Very helpful and certious. Good family environment

Love this place. So much fun in big groups.

Great place for kids... the kids has a blast and adults to

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.

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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.

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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.”