Superior Entertainment Center

Superior Entertainment Center

Reviews Summary

The bowling alley receives mixed reviews, with many praising its fun atmosphere, family-friendly environment, and good food (especially pizza). Positive mentions highlight friendly staff, decent prices, and enjoyable arcade games. However, criticisms focus on poor lane maintenance, inconsistent customer service (some staff described as rude or unaccommodating), and overpricing. Issues like broken scoring systems, lack of AC, and outdated technology are noted. While some visitors had great experiences, others left frustrated due to mismanagement or unpleasant interactions. Glow bowling and birthday setups are popular, but complaints about ticket machines and uncomfortable conditions (heat, noise, flashing lights) detract from the overall appeal.

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

3060 US-41

Marquette, Michigan 49855

Hours

Monday 11AM-9PM
Tuesday 11AM-9PM
Wednesday 11AM-9PM
Thursday 11AM-8PM
Friday 12-9PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Customer Reviews

The glow blowing was a blast! And there party set up was great! Definitely one of the better birthday options for kids in our area

I recently visited Superior Entertainment Center with my family and had high hopes for a fun outing, but we faced several issues. We encountered problems with our initial lane and requested help, but despite the staff?s attempts, the issue remained unresolved. After insisting on switching lanes, we were moved to another lane that also wouldn't work. After spending $60 for two hours of bowling, we found ourselves stuck on the second frame with only 1.5 hours left. When I requested a refund, I was offered a

Not bad for the casual bowler. Approach is sticky. Lane conditions aren't optimal. If you are a right handed bowler, beware of being stuck on lane 1. The wall is so close, your approach will suffer. Especially if you're a two handed bowler. And the bathrooms are at lane 1, which are the old style, walk in...no main doors. Doesn't help the appetite for wanting food. But, as long as you're there with a fun group and don't worry about scores and aren't stuck near the bathrooms, it should be a fun time.

Great food, great prices. Tuesday trivia night is not to be missed.

Loved the place, was having some bad asthma issues, but once inside within 20 min, I was feeling better & symptoms nearly gone, but they lost one star for noise & the multitude of bright flashing lights I guess they don't realize some people can have seizures from flashing red or white lights. While they were at a birthday party, some had to leave solely because of those flashing lights . Overall, it was fun. I can't share any photos due to kids in them & won't without parents' consent & I'm not going there

Connect Marquette hosted a casual event at Superior Entertainment Center recently. The drink menu was great with a fun selection of cocktails and craft beers. The staff was responsive and friendly. We also ordered several things off the food menu, all of which were pretty tasty. Overall a fun place to have an event with a good sized group at a decent price!

Had an absolute blast ??????????????

Great old school bowling alley. Food is good for the type of venue this is, and they have a nice bar for post-game beers. Some great sports memorabilia as well. Arcade will occupy the kiddos who're tired of bowling.

Lanes were very poorly greased, but I was there on a Monday so I suppose it's forgivable. But they played the same two songs the whole time we were there ?? Prices were pretty good though I felt like I was treated rudely by some of the staff which kind of put me in a sad mood right off the bat. I have good memories in the past, but this one left a sour taste in my mouth.

Took my son there for his 6th birthday party. Sunday is suppose to be glow, but if there are tournament bowlers there they won't turn them on. The manger lady with the Victoria secret face mask is rude. The upside is my son is 6 so he had fun bowling. The male manger was helpful and had a nice demeanor.

Never have been treated so poorly in my life by a person. Felt disrespected and won't be returning anytime soon. Girl with black hair is hostile and shouldn't be dealing with customers. Ruined my boyfriend?s birthday experience was horrible go somewhere else where your welcome not feeling like a prisoner in a concentration camp!

Don't go here. I have been to bowling alleys across America and this is the first one that has charged $28 for a half hour. We were not aware of this until we left but your time with the alley way starts when you swipe your card. Not knowing that information, we got our shoes and beers. At the bar we had a terrible bartender who questioned all of our IDs for 20min when we are all legal and was never kind even when we went back for a refill. My friend went for his 3rd and was denied because ?we are closing a

The most recent experience here may be an outlier, but it was so bad that I will not be returning. The chicken wings at a place with wings in the name should be at least tolerable. They were burnt to a crisp and tasted like nothing (they were nice enough to discount the bill). However, the topper was when the person who brought our food told us they were out of ketchup and we would need to go ask someone at another table when they were finished.

Put to many people with us was interfering with our game. To many balls thrown in the racks. Was many open lanes but put them next to us. To many people! Waste of money and time!!! They shouldn't allow kids to roam by themselves!!

This establishment has by far the WORST customer service I've ever experienced. The lady with black hair and a tattoo on her neck interrogated me and questioned if my I.D. was real, Im a grown man what do I need a fake I.D. for. After 10 min of this I was accused of trying to purchase alcohol for a group of minors that I had passed on my way in the biulding. I came to this establishment to have a beer and enjoy some bowling, instead the staff were hostile and threatening towards me the entire time. I will t

Good food. Very worn and tired bowling alley. The place frankly needs an update and for as many years that it has been a reliable entertainment regulation bowling center, the priority has changed from serving the bowling community to catering to a bar and restaurant scene and trivia night. Somehow it's just not up to its past. I have spent many fun nights bowling here and hopefully one day they will repair the alley floor, update the monitors for scoring and the ball returns. Very friendly and reliable serv

I wish I could give zero stars. Bad experience from start to finish, I feel like I was being targeted at this establishment. I have a kidney disease and require a water at all times. I was told to take my water bottle outside, which I understand due to covid but the attitude when asking me to do so felt extremely condescending. We paid 28 dollars for 2 lanes at 30 minutes a piece, and were not told the time started right at purchase. Before we started we needed to get our shoes, bowling balls and a drink f

I was very excited to to try their sustainable menu. There are not enough places like that in Marquette. I ordered this awesome sounding local grass fed beef burger with pulled pork on top from another local grass fed farmer with saut?ed mushrooms, onions and green peppers with mozz cheese. Unfortunately the burger was so over cooked and the pork was smothered in too much sauce that I didn't enjoy my meal. Also the fries were skinny and small I will probably be back. Great craft beer selection and staff i

I came to the bowling alley, not because of the bowling but because I CRAVE the pizza. I dont know what it is about the pizza but it lives rent free in my head. I was also accompanied by amazing customer service and smiles by all staff. Forks were also ????. Best forks

This place takes horrible care of their lanes, hardly ever any oil on the lanes and they break down all the time. Food is decent but way overpriced. Way too expensive. If you are looking to bowl at good, well taken care of lanes go to River Rock Lanes in ishpeming. River Rock Lanes has quality bowling and quality food all at a fair price. River Rock Lanes is infinitely better then superior entertainment

I don't want to rant about my bad experience but I won't be coming back... $100 dollars for 6 adults to play 1 game, with shoes, and drink 2 pitchers of beers (which they shamed us for even wanting) hopefully Kayla isn't your waitress ;)

0/5. If I could leave 0 stars I would. bone dry lanes, smells like old, musty dirty. Technology from 1980. If you're in Marquette looking for something to do, this isn't it.

A good place to have fun in Marquette for all ages, but I would advise them to think about the employees they hire. I had a bad experience with a young blonde employee there a few days ago, she was extremely rude and mocked us after we asked her a question about the rules of Quartermania. I've been to this bowling alley many times, but I'm now questioning whether my family and I will come back.

A little pricey at $7 a game but they gotta stay open some how... Glad to see bowling alleys opening back up and hope they are able to stay running for the foreseeable future. Friendly staff and a great experience, no complaints from me!

My wedding party, and I wanted to go bowling after my wedding ceremony. It was 9pm, on a Saturday. The grill was already shut off, the bartender was slow, and the server offered to microwave us some food. ?????? Needless to say, this place has gone down hill. I wouldn't recommend.

Pretty decent price and people. But got put on a wait list and kept getting passed by. Our 10 min wait with one group in front of us turned in to 30 min wait and like 3 groups groups got a lane before us. It was rediculous

A group of us decided to bowl a couple games and I'm sure glad we did! We had a great time! Our service was excellent and it was a very clean and friendly atmosphere!

Great place, had a great time. Kids had so much fun and they arranged everything for the birthday party. You just come with the cake and they take care of everything else.

We had a good time and thought that staff were helpful. Would feel perfectly comfortable recommending others give it a try!

Bowling is great but arcade is rigged for the kids. Watched multiple kids lose out on hundreds of tickets because the ticket machine doesn't add up right. The staff said they don't have time for that.

Good bowling alley, a little high in price compared to other lanes in the area, but all around a great place. The kids will love the small arcade while adults can enjoy the attached bar area.

Went there to get our bowling balls drilled after about 3 weeks of them telling us that will be done next week thay finally drilled them and got them back all messed up why offer a service if you don't know how to do it now I have to take my ball somewhere else to get it fixed

It is exactly what I expected out of a bowling alley, stuck in the 90s and fun as heck. Prices are good.

Great place for families and groups of friends. Even great for teams or clubs. Has good food and friendly staff. They also have a fun arcade.

Fun bowing experience. Try to get a strike with a colored #1 pin and win a prize. Friendly staff. Need more ball variety and size for larger hands.

The girl in the Victoria?s Secret mask had the best attitude and it was the greatest experience I've ever had. Will come spend all my money for sure!!!

Cute little place - came in mid day on a rainy Wednesday and everyone was super friendly!

Such a dysfunctional business. It's very obvious it's poorly managed. At one point in time (before covid) I went and it was busy and fun. Unfortunately, not anymore.

Oddly horrible workers. Absolutely horrific how they treated our in-laws. Rude, mean, downright nasty humans.

Had a great time bowling, but if you're trying to get a drink in the bar.... be prepared to wait and wait and wait... and THEN be acknowledged... and then be told to wait longer... incredibly annoying when you're trying to get back for your turn.

A great spot for familys to have some good old fashion fun. Excellent drink menu... great variety of snacks especially for a bowling alley!!

Definitely feel a bit ripped of for having like 9 waffle fries for 6 bucks..

What a way to make a Monday a funday! Customer service is excellent...pizza buffet accommodated everyones needs..we will be back !

Great pizza and really friendly and attentive wait staff. Some good craft beers too.

Good place! The pizza, wings and beer were all decent.

Great place to go bowling. It's blacklight after 8pm on Saturday, and sometimes there's a wait, but overall it's a fun place to go.

rude workers, trash service, nasty building do not recommend not worth your time

The arcade was awesome, prizes are nice with multiple games to choose from, it was clean and friendly

Was really hot in there no ac 85% staff is really nice but arcade area was dark

Love everything about this place free shoe rental!

Fun bowling alley. Staff a little slow on service at times. Pricing reasonable.

Very hot, no AC. Kind of dirty. Staff is very nice though.

Love bowling. It was a lot of fun. Had a great time. Can't wait to go again.

They start your timer before you even get your shoes on and when they did my bill they tried to rip me off 17 dollars then tried to blame me I won't be going back

Great prices and definitely fun place for kids and adults...

Always a good time and they have pretty good group rates

Very poor experience lanes couldnt even keep accurate score of the shots and overpriced

Always a great place to hang out with family and friends

Typical experience you'd expect. Crowded on a Thursday night.

Fun place to bowl and great food.

Great deals, great lanes, great beer and food options

Grand Daughter and I enjoyed several games of bowling and Pizza.

10/10 service, excellent all around!!

Nice place. Expensive bar food.

Great Place very fun bowling and arcade

Good place to kill time

Lanes kept breaking down and scoring system broke.

Good place fun friendly staff

Great place for birthday parties

Good bowling, clean, good beer selection.

A great spot to bowl and play shuffleboard

Staff was friendly service was good

Fun and very kid friendly

Lanes constantly break down while you are bowling.

Nice place,good pizza

Great place for a group to go bowling!

Great lanes and great staff!

Was nice to bowl again

Lots of fun for the kids.

Always fun bowling with friends and family.

I do bowling there for special Olympics

Overall bad experience.

Bad music, bad service.

Are you not ENTERtained

Like to go with the spar

Sloppy Joe was awesome

Best bowling alley food

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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?

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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.”