Strikes & Spares Entertainment Center

Strikes & Spares Entertainment Center

Reviews Summary

Overall, this entertainment venue receives mostly positive feedback (average ~4.5/5), praised for its variety of activities (bowling, go-karts, arcade, mini-golf), family-friendly atmosphere, and generally good service. Many highlight reasonable pricing for games/attractions, though some find bowling/food expensive. The venue is clean with fun lighting effects. Negative reviews cite inconsistent policies, pricing confusion, and occasional poor customer service. Pizza quality divides opinions. Best for birthdays/group outings, but costs can add up quickly for larger families. Most agree it delivers solid entertainment value despite some pricing concerns.

About This Listing

Has Arcade Cabinets
Has Food
Good for kids
Has Virtual Reality
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.*

What to Expect from Virtual Reality in Arcades

Step into virtual reality for a breathtaking adventure! Arcade VR stations boast advanced headsets (like Oculus or HTC Vive), motion controllers, and sometimes full-body tracking or treadmills. You’ll dive into games like Beat Saber or VR shooters, swinging, dodging, or aiming in 360-degree worlds with vivid visuals and immersive sound. Gameplay spans solo quests to multiplayer battles, with intuitive controls for all levels. Arcades offer vibrant, social VR zones, delivering a thrilling, cutting-edge experience in 2025.

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 Virtual Reality
Has Prizes
Wheelchair Accessible

Contact Information

Address

5419 N Grape Rd

Mishawaka, Indiana 46545

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 12-10PM
Wednesday 12-10PM
Thursday 12-10PM
Friday 12PM-12AM
Saturday 12PM-12AM
Sunday 12-9PM

Customer Reviews

Took my grands for a fun day out! We all had a great time. Bowling experience was great, though a little pricey. Paid for an hour, but since there were 5 of us, we only got in 1 game. Shoe rental is extra. Arcade games are surprisingly inexpensive. Getting a card to swipe for games allows you to earn a bonus, based on your purchase amount. The card works for go-carts, bumper cars, and other attractions too! Softdrinks come with unlimited refills, so that was another plus. Didn't purchase any food here, so c

I had a birthday party for my son today and well they all had a great time. I cant really say that it was a good price. It seems like they are trying to figure out the planing and prices. My hostess was named hanna and she was very good and did her job well. I aint complaining but definitely have your money and plans in order before you plan a party here. My kid had fun so thats all that matters. Wish i could give you a 5 start but 4 start seems pretty close. Thanks hanna. They also spelled my sons name tot

After standing in line for 10 minutes.. an hour before they even closed they told me I wasn't allowed to order any beverages for my children after they just spent an hour in their bounce house because they called ?last call? .. I heard of ?last call for alcohol? but nothing so silly as fountain drinks.. not only was this a silly rule, but they were very rude explaining it.. and gave us a water cup with no lid. My 4 year old with Down syndrome had it all over himself before leaving. Very disappointing.

This is a great bowling alley, very well kept and clean large open area and the game room is held cool too. They take care of their bowling balls shoes abs alleys. Great staff great service great time at a great price We will defently come back to knock down more pins.

Slightly over priced but unfortunately, one of the 'best' arcades still around. The attractions other than bowling are enjoyable though limited in selection, and most of the arcade are ticket games. Food is entirely overpriced and should be avoided.

Good enough to occupy the kids for a few hours on a rainy day. Several options to choose from. Was not crowded or busy upon opening during a week day for spring break. Doors were not open at 11.

Kids enjoy? costumer service was great? employees were so kind and helpful, will definitely go back with the kids.

Fun for everyone! Although there are only 20 lanes, this place has a ton of other stuff to do too! The arcade and mini golf are fun. Great service and reasonably priced. We paid by the hour and appreciate the option of adding an additional 15 min on to our time to finish out our game.

The place is so inconsistent with stuff we went to have fun today and when we went to ride the go carts my son was told he couldn't drive a cart, but he was able to the last time we was there and they were telling people that there kids couldn't ride at all. We won't be back at all I'll take my business elsewhere. Anymore this place is a joke.

The activities are still fun but I hate how they remodeled the building. It used to look so fun on the outside with the giant bowling pin on the side and the bright colors but now it just looks sad, depressing, and boring. Bring back the vibrant colors!

I went with my sons, we had so much fun playing games, bowling and black light golf. We bowled for an hour for $30.00 for bowling and shoes. Black light golf was $18.00 for the 3 of us. We each got cards to play games, each card is re-loadable. The food was good and fairly priced

Strikes and Spares is an enjoyable experience for families. The facility was very clean when we visited, and the staff was friendly. I have been here before, but had not eaten here until this visit. I was surprised to see that a pizza is $23 +/- . The pizza was about the size is a medium, and it was good, but definitely not worth more than 12. Medium fountain beverages are more than $3, also. With this, eat somewhere else because there's no reason for is so expensive. Bowling is expensive, as are t

We paid set price to do several things for 1 hour. After each thing we did we had to wait in line to do the next thing which was taking time away from our hour and their bumper cars are junk. They are electric and when you push the handles to go forward or backwards it's like it's slipping or something and doesn't go anywhere. Waste of money. However the place is clean and the bowling was fun but most places you pay for bowling and you can go a few turns this place you can only go one turn then pay $12.50

It's a little bit expensive but my kids love this place. We usually bowl for 2 hours. My kids also love the pizza here and of course I drink my beer..

Lots of space for kids to run and play but the inflatables area needs updated updated for safety. Carpet tiles are coming up and pose a tripping hazard :/ for how much they charge per person this shouldn't be an issue.

The crane games are rigged on prizes that have any weight above 1oz. There horrible entertainment if you are looking to play a kids toy from a claw. Please never play them. I tried 15 times to pick one up on a $2.25 play it didn't close once.

Great place to have a night out with the kids and friends. They serve food and beverages along with a variety of attractions. Free refills on drinks was nice and the bowling was a lot of fun. It is also a busy place as well.

This gaming and bowling space is a union of energy and entertainment, my friends and I had a lot of fun with exciting bowls and I won a round. The environment is clean, the shoes are new, the space is large and they have delicious pizza. It was a fun night for all of us. We'll be back soon!! Thank you. Nina

Went here for a fun outing with my fam and enjoyed it. It was pretty clean and although it was loud and pretty crowded, we still enjoyed the bowling and the staff were very nice too!!! Fun place for some family/friends fun!!!??

Went for New Year's Eve with a group of people. We had a great time and my friend even won a 900 ticket ring from the claw machine!! Lots to do for all ages!

Bowling lanes are fun and lots of room for groups. The kitchen serves good food but it's pretty expensive. Pizza or loaded nachos/fries are a good option. Consider getting a wrist band, it's free play for everything except video games. There is a time limit so think ahead if you're bowling. You don't want to start your timer for activities while you're bowling.

This was our first visit and we will be back! What a fun treat! Plan to spend some money it goes fast when your having fun. The pizza is very good as well and staff very helpful and fun!

Lots of fun for everyone. Bowling, mini golf, go karts, bumper cars, AWESOME arcade games, ninja course, food & drinks(alcoholic & none). It's a bit pricey, but it's a very nice and well kept place. You pay for bowling by time spent not number of games played.

Took the grandkids. Enjoy the bowling. Took some time to get set up because we were not familiar with bowling but we did have fun.

Show us the oil pattern we are bowling on!!!! At least for league nights! And $20 an hour is pretty steep to bowl a place with no actual lane mechanic or pro staff.

Spent over 300$ and online hours say till 11 and they shut everything down at 9 if I would have known my time would have been cut short prior to spending abundance amount of money at establishment I would have went somewhere else they don't appreciate customers who spend here. And staff doesn't even know how to explain why they are closing earlier than time listed

First time going there, and I LOVED it! So many things to do besides bowling. Wow, next time I'll plan it so we can stay longer and do more stuff. I thoroughly enjoyed my birthday night with my boys.

My son's and beautiful awesome daughter in law and my baby girl brought me here for my birthday ?? ?? Had sooo much fun with my 2 young men and beautiful daughter in law and my Jujis and butterfly ??

We had a youth wpf after event this last week and it was a wonderful experience! The staff was very nice and my family and I are planning a family trip just to have some fun together thank you to the staff for this wonderful experience

My niece Elloe made it a great day! Wish we could have bowled but the lanes were full and closed to early.

Night of fun with our son and granddaughters. Bowling, go carts and video games. So fun.

The best place I have been for family activities in a long time. Great arcade. Alot of fun games. My son did a VR game and thought it was the best. We didn't get to the go carts, bumper cars or black light golf but they looked fun. The Ninja Warrior area is a blast. Haven't done one before but really enjoyed it.

It was awesome a little crowded but enough games and entertainment for everyone my baby man was even able to drive alone on the little bumper cars and he loved it all around everything was fun

Pretty entertaining for a couple hours of fun. I especially enjoyed the go-karts. Also, the beer-pong game was kind of humorous. Never seen that one before.

Up-to-date atmosphere.. food is hot and ready when served ... Family Fun ?? Enjoyed the activities available

Great place for the family. Prices are reasonable. Very enjoyable!

Kiddos had a blast Mainly go carts and golf were the go to for everyone This company has many wonderful associates working but Hannah is a treasure So helpful and pleasant was my first time visiting and she explained everything in detail so appreciated Thank you

It was a great way to get out of the house and have some family time with my kiddo before school starts! There's definitely a lot to do and will definitely go back to do more!

Outside of the 85 kids who were at the lanes that were starving because there was no KITCHEN OPEN, we were also terribly hungry and getting no coherent answers from the staff on duty. We used to be fans of this place but will not be going back. It has gone way down hill and who knows how much longer can remain open with this level of service.

The Northpoint Daddy-Daughter dance was hosted here and it was a blast! I can't vouch for the pricing because we got a great deal from the school, but there are a ton of activities for the kids here to keep them busy for hours.

We met up with a group of friends and we bowled it was fun.I did go another time to watch and cheer for my former boss and the chefs they are professionals and while I was there I ordered nachos and I was surprised thought it would be a small plate but I was wrong it was a cookie sheet full.wow.

Made reservations for a large group of 14 on line. Be very careful what box you check.1mistake runes your whole night. Got there the wrong box was checked so I said I would pay for 2 hours of bowling for 2 lanes. After 1 hour. They told me it was 1 hour per lane . So lost a whole hour. Paid over 250.00 this place will take you for all you got. Will never go there again. Ripped me off big time.

Date night bowling is a blast! Prices are a little high but great place for couple or families.

A bit of everything for the whole family including, bowling, arcade games, glow in the dark mini golf, bumper cars, SO much more, including food.

Had a pretty good time but the arcade is a bit expensive for the ticket ratio. The only game that I found worth while to play was the connect 4 basketball. Had a blast on the go-karts though.

1st time and last time here. Completely overpriced nowhere near worth the money. Price came out to almost 7$ a game. Plus all the other ways to spend even more money on overpriced options everywhere around you in this center. Do not recommend in any way. And we will DEFINITELY never be back. Could have spent less than a third of that at the other 2 local bowling alleys.

Spacious, lots of options , good food , good ambiance. Don't forget to try their Nachos & Cheese pizza .

Loved it here! Had an amazing time!

Bowling was fine, but don't waste your money on the unlimited wristband unless there are several people working back there. We waited forever to get let into another part of the unlimited pass games and requested a second person at the counter and they never sent them. One person had to man go karts, so no other activities besides go carts were available. Super disappointing!

Amazing my son celebrated his 12th birthday here, staff were so nice, he loved the go karts and the arcade! The establishment was exceptionally clean as well.

Super fun place to hang out with friends and family.

Brought my family here. Clean venue, friendly staff, lots of activities and games to entertain everyone in the family! I didn't enjoy the pizza, but I am sort of picky about my cheese (the kids enjoyed it). It was a good size for the 5 of us that were eating it!

Go carts, arcade, bumper cars, miniature golf, food and of course bowling. The arcade and food is little pricey. Masks for covid-19 are optional as of now.

Very fun place to bowl and do other activities with my kids. Rails and slides make bowling accessible to my 4 year old. They have bumper cars and go-karts (age and height restriction) too. Your child needs to be a certain height to do some of the rides though, so be aware of that if your kid is 5 or under.

We had a nice time there with the family. We didn't do the bowling but we did play the arcade games and the bounce houses and Go Karts. The food was great! I like this place more than Dave & Busters. It was very clean and the prices were not too bad. There are a good amount of prizes for the kids to claim at the end with their tickets as well. Only things I didn't like was the employees looked like they hated their lives the whole time. And when we went into the inflatables section, I had to pay for my 1yr

We always have a great time here. Affordable. Lots to do. Fun for all ages. Not too fancy not too trashy lol. Also great photo opps

Had so much fun. Best place to throw a kids party

Justin is the best employee at this place. He was so welcoming and very attentive to what my group needed. All other employees were great. He was just very helpful and stood out. Thanks for a great night!!

SUPER FUN! There's so many different things to do here. Bowling does seem to always be a little busy, other than that this place is fun for a family outing

I haven't been here in years, but my son had a birthday party to attend. They have added so much to this place! So many new games and activities for people to do!

Very fun place to have a birthday party for kids!

Fun spot to kill time between tournament games.

We had a birthday party hosted there. Jasmine was awesome! She made sure we had food and drinks on time. She checked on us throughout the party. It was a good time. It was also more affordable than we expected. 12 kids for 2 hours was under $250.

Lots of fun things to do. Staffs always been really nice too. Never had a bad time here but weekends can get busy.

Love bowling here. Fun for whole family. Lots to do. Arcade and other features also onsite.

Always a hit with kids or whenever extended family comes into town. Plenty of options for everyone, food and drinks, too.

I was there with my child to take them to a birthday party. It is like any other similar places where one can have a party planned and get it done well. It is fine with reasonable number of choices to do for various ages and my only issue (and I guess that's true in most places now) is the price!

Great place for family fun. A bit on the expensive side, but that's to be expected for an arcade. Wish they had unlimited play wrist bands.

The go karts are super fast and funnn! The bowling is cool with lights on each side of the lanes. My friends though the alleys weren't regulation size, like they were more narrow, but I think they were regular. I have no proof of that so shouldn't take that into account lol Anyway, we had a blast and we are young adults lol Would be a great place to take kids for their birthday or just have something to do when it's cold outside.

Good food. Go carts. Arcade games. Bowling.

The bowling was great and the pizza was delicious.

I like the option now that the arcade cards are now used for everything. Makes it less of a hassle good call! Some of your employees could take a kindness lesson but other than that was really impressed with the implementation of the arcade cards being used for most things.

This was our first time here, there was a wait for bowling so we tried the arcade. There were a few minor issues with the games but the female manager we spoke with was very patient and helped fix the machines and gave us our credit back. Of the few things we tried, the go carts were the most entertaining for us and especially since they go pretty fast. Definitely will return!!!

This bowling alley and arcade/game room is absolutely fun! The go karts are geared for every age group. You can order pizza before you miniature golf or bowl. The employees are friendly and helpful. This place loves kiddos just as much as kiddos love this place. Family fun is always the theme here. Great place to hold a birthday party as well!! Large, roomy tables for large groups.

Decent bowls big place but attached to a Chuckie Cheese type place. Tons of kids, bumper cars, etc. decent pizza though and good prices.

My Grandsons soccer team sponsored a night of unlimited access to Strikes & Spares. The kids had a non-stop hoot. It wore me out just watching them. The boys and the coach went to every attraction multiple times and had a great time. I tip my hat to the coach for his total immersion into being one of the guys.

We had a birthday party there. They we great. Helpful and made my daughter's party great. I was very pleased with the service. Food was kind of gross and expensive for being so "cheap." But again, I was very happy with their level of customer service.

So much to do! Somewhat overwhelming. The arcade area was separated and made it hard to be with your group without losing track of someone. Everything was clean. Party attendant was fun and energetic. If you are going to have your employees wear masks then they should wear them properly.

I was there for a birthday party on 3/12/23 and was up set the machine took my money. Three workers were talking and ignored my request for assistance. Then at one of the workers convenience she yelled at me for asking for assistance in a violent voice. All that I wanted was my three dollars back or the prize that I paid for so my kid could have a good time.Due to poor customer service I do not recommend going to this place.

Went with a group of adults and small children. Staff was INCREDIBLY rude, and wouldn't let one of our kids into the bounce house because it was "at capacity" even though the posted capacity was 12 kids and there were only 5 kids inside. We ended up leaving immediately after. Aside from that, the place was just a general hot mess. No signage whatsoever, no explanation of how anything works or how you pay for things.

Such an amazing, fun place. Everything you wanna do under one roof. Go carts, bumper cars, bounce houses, glow mini golf, arcade, bowling, and mine bowling. Our boys did the bounce houses. It was $6 per kid and they get one hour of jump time. We also played glow mini golf, which was $6 per person. The arcade was very fun with different games than normal. The points and prizes seemed reasonable as well!

Cool place with plenty of options. BUT... Arcade pricing has gotten too expensive. I would spend more money if it went further. $25 lasted less than 10 minutes.

This place is pretty cool! I took my sons here for a birthday and they loved it! Food is a bit expensive but really good. Even though we spent more than we expected the experience and memories were well worth it. We will be going back soon!

It's got a lot of options. However as a family of 5 we spent damn near $200 for a few hours there. For us all to bowl one game it was $46. Basic snacks and drinks cost another $50. We got a game card for the arcade which cost $30. $21 for 3 people to go cart. Most games are bare minimum 6 pins/tokens

Went for my granddaughter birthday party. It was fun and the pizza and cake were great. I really enjoyed the go carts. When we ran our of pins on our game cards they let us combine our cards and just add enough pins to play the one additional game my daughter is wanted to play. Lots of fun!

Great fun but pricey. Your going to spend probably at least 80bucks here. Awesome birthday setting and rates. This will be the second year my daughter's birthday is held here.

The manager Victoria was extremely accommodating for our NO-HOST PARTY this past weekend and she was able to assist us, and guide us with short notice. We had to do NO-HOST because all of the party rooms were booked full. We just wanted her to know we had an amazing time and the little kids and ?big kids? (adults lol) 1000% enjoyed themselves. They REALLY loved the Ninja Course and GoKarts! The staff was so awesome and polite from start to finish. We celebrated our 3yr old and 8yr old joint birthday pa

Go karts, glow in the dark mini golf, bowling, and arcade games. great prices, food was better than expected, especially the pizza. Beer is available by the bottle. Really good prices on party packages, we did a birthday party package and it was amazing. The service was very good, we were attended to constantly. Give it a shot!

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.”

Are virtual reality games in arcades worth playing?

Yes, virtual reality (VR) games in arcades are a top attraction in 2025! Titles like Beat Saber and Half-Life: Alyx deliver immersive thrills with cutting-edge headsets, motion tracking, and responsive controllers. High-resolution displays and spatial audio create heart-pounding experiences, from slashing rhythms to battling zombies. Arcades feature multiplayer VR zones and tournaments, fostering lively communities. VR booths are regularly packed, proving their captivating, next-level gameplay makes them a must-try arcade experience.

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.