Zap Zone

Zap Zone

Reviews Summary

Zap Zone receives mixed reviews, with many praising fun attractions, great staff, and enjoyable birthday parties (especially for kids), while others criticize high prices, inconsistent rules, poor communication, and occasional rude/unhelpful staff. Positive experiences highlight clean facilities, attentive employees, and diverse activities, but negative feedback focuses on mismanagement, lack of seating, and disappointing value for money. Some guests feel age restrictions and time limits are unclear or unfair. Overall, it's a popular spot for family fun but suffers from inconsistent service and pricing concerns.

About This Listing

Has Arcade Cabinets
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 Arcade Cabinets
Good for kids
Wheelchair Accessible

Contact Information

Address

43680 Van Dyke Ave Suite A

Sterling Heights, Michigan 48314

Hours

Monday 12-10PM
Tuesday 12-10PM
Wednesday 12-10PM
Thursday 12-10PM
Friday 12-11PM
Saturday 11AM-11PM
Sunday 11AM-9PM

Customer Reviews

Expensive. Games are ridiculous expensive. Going through $25 in 5 mins is not normal. Dave and busters is pricey but you don't spend as much! Super disappointed. Pizza was okay. Would never crave it. Overall the staff was friendly and the place is clean. It's actually surprising, compared to the outside of the building.

I took my 15 year old son and two of his friends there for his birthday. We were there over 3 hours and they had a blast. No one complained about being bored or wanting to leave. Elliot was an amazing worker and very accommodating to whatever the boys wanted to do. I highly recommend this place and we can't wait go back.

Wow! This owner is committed and determined to make this the premier spot for the entire family and it shows. It's unbelievable the improvements they've made over the years and our kids can't wait for their upcoming birthday parties! Great attentive staff!

New attractions like rage room Axe throwing and Sports Bar and grill , nice place to hangout with family and friends. My visit was packed with excitement and fun . Must visit for thrill seekers of all ages

The management and staff really suck with regard to having parties here. They've always been a negative part of the experience, but lately they've become even worse. We've had lots of parties here for our kids over the years, but this may have been the last one because of the staff and management. They truly could care less about your experience, and they are not shy about it. We got a lot of "I'm sorry you feel that way" as opposed "I'm sorry we didn't communicate better". Even better would have been

When we got in they changed a lot of things and lots new fun things to play, I played deal or no deal such a classic, we got hungry so we ate pizza it was so fresh and hot, free refills was nice as well and bathrooms smelled nice and looks clean, although way better then last time we came 10/10 recommendations!! 100% coming back here soon!??????

My son had a birthday party this past weekend. The children had a great time. My only concern was that we spent close to $500 and we were not provided with ONE pitcher of water, when asked. We were told once we sat at our reserved table, one hr after our arrival, we could have it, along side the other beverages and food we did purchase ahead of time. I was a patron at the bar and was not able to get even get a pint of water. I just found that very odd. I have never been to an establishment that serves adul

Little pricey but had a lot of fun kids were great and tired out by the time we got home

Took my son here for his birthday party. There was another party absolutely out of control. The kids in the other party were slamming into our tables running into all of our party guests. Their parents had zero control over them. After the kids knocked food out of our hands I asked the hostess to assist and she rolled her eyes and said ?I'm not sure what you want me to do about it.? Our pop was flat from the kids slamming into our tables. Half of our pizza was on the floor. It was the least enjoyable experi

My sons 13th Glow Golf Birthday celebration was amazing! We had a great time, the food was good. Our server was awesome! (sorry can't remember his name)all guests enjoyed! Thanks from one happy parent!!

A nice clean place my daughter had a blast at her friends birthday party! Just a side note seen a couple adults without children there that gave me a bad vibe so if you go just keep an eye out is all but overall great place they have arcade and bumper cars ball pits slides and putt putt golf also have food and drinks if your only doing the arcade it gets pricy I recommend doing the activities instead hope this helps

Great service and great employees, shoutout to Mo at the front desk and the rest of their crew for being exceptionally polite and making the experience at Zap Zone a great time. Will definitely be returning soon for another one of their many fun attractions they offer.

Kids had an awesome time but my host barely checked on my party. I had to search for the host just to get my ice cream which postponed singing happy birthday and then we were rushed out of the party room when the time came. I didn't appreciate that, I feel they can be a little more attentive but overall I would return my sons loves the place. There's a lot of options for them. Very clean and food was good.

Part of me loves that they've cleaned it up since last time we were here, but I didn't realize in doing so they've really taken away most things my younger child is able to do (he's 4, so not really a baby and was totally happy in the foam area and having unlimited access to the playgrounds last time). This trip was great for my 7 year old, but hard for both of them to play together. 15 minutes time limits on the playground is really rough. I just don't think we will be back until they're much older which i

My son enjoyed his 11th birthday party here, and everybody who attended the party was very pleased, and the kids had a blast. The food was good, and the servers were on point with everything despite the lil problem we ran into about good, but other than that, it was great. Laser tag was my favorite being and adult because the other things were a lil too much for me lol my son and I will definitely we going back on a regular basis because we like good and safe Environments. I truly recommend this location

We were on vacation in Detroit with our 10 year old Son and visited this location. The outside of the building was unassuming but the inside was full of all sorts of exciting Arcade games including Virtual Reality ones! The bumper cars and laser tag were a hit as well. The staff were friendly and helpful. The establishment was clean and staff thoroughly clean/disinfected all machines frequently. There's hours of family fun at ZapZone.

We recently had my son's 8th birthday party here (Nov 2022) and I am overall very pleased with the party turn out. I want it to be known that I have hosted many parties at many many different places, from arcades to bounce/jump places, nature center, hotels, bowling alleys, etc. This was the one place that my sons both said they wanted to return again very soon and for every birthday. Firstly, I went in to get some more information before I booked online and the staff was VERY helpful. They had answers to

This place has changed for the better 100%! LJ, Nyla, and Lori made our birthday celebration a wonderful experience. This is the best Zap Zone food we've ever had! We were recently at two different locations and their food could NOT compare. They have added even more attractions. They have a rage room, axe throwing, bull riding, laser tag, bumper cars, zip lining, and so much more. My cousin was able to win over 5000 tickets playing video games. Most of the other guests were fun too. So the atmos

It was my first time here yesterday. My husband and I brought our 4 year old son. I was immediately impressed by how big the place was and how much they had to offer! It's decorated super cool. Lots of lights and glow stuff. It's clean. I love that they time things so that people don't hog everything! They also do safety checks, which is great. So much different stuff to do. Arcade, bumper cars, jungle gym, laser tag, and much more! They do serve alcohol, for adults. I do wish the adult drink menu had a big

Zap Zone is always a hit with the kids! There are plenty of exciting activities to keep them entertained, and the atmosphere is energetic and fun. From the moment we arrived, Ravin went above and beyond to make our experience a great one. His kindness and helpful attitude truly set the tone for an enjoyable visit. We appreciate the outstanding service and will definitely be back!

I came here to have fun. I spent over 60 dollars on two attractions only to have it ruined by kids not being supervised by their parents. They were playing the same mini golf holes as everyone else even after being asked to wait. The parents stood and did nothing. The staff was unhelpful and rude. I will never be coming back and I waisted my money.

Zap Zone was a great host for our event. We worked mostly with Gabe and both Jade's. They accommodated our party well and we all had a great time. This was the second event we've had here and will definately be coming back for years to come.

Dominik was an incredible worker helped me and my 4 kids get all set for laser tag was ver friendly and kind. He's great with the kids and very knowledgeable about the equipment.

My son really enjoyed his 8th birthday party ?? it was well worth the money spent. I highly recommend booking a party here. Also the staff was always available if we needed anything and they were definitely on top of everything. We only had one encounter with a not so friendly employee but other than that one everyone was super friendly!

The party time was supposed to be two hours but without warning 15minutes early they had us leave our room because there was another party and we didn't get to celebrate with the cake we had brought. The facility was clean and fun and a great place for a party. Was just disappointed no dog told us we needed to be finished in our room before the two hours were over.

This is the first time I've returned since the renovations have been made and I was thoroughly impressed with the update. The food was excellent and the ladies working the prize station were exceptional. We had a fun filled day and had positive interactions with staff with the exception of one. One staff member in particular took it upon themselves to constantly yell and scream at children within the vicinity. If it is a child's first time playing the pixel floor game, it's inappropriate for this attendant

Went here on valentines day. It was busy but not over crowded. Some machines didn't work but over all a great experience. Would definitely recommend and will be going again.

Fabulous time at Zap Zone!!! Already planning our next trip. So much fun for our large household of 11. There was something for everyone to do. We had a blast exploring the arcade and the attractiond. Our first time playing laser tag and it was way more enjoyable than i had expected. The staff was helpful, friendly and fun, truly the icing on the excitement cake! Thanks so much!!!

Kids still like it, but after recent upgrade i started hating the place as parent. They gone too money minded and removed all the general seating. So, no place to sit unless you go in bar and order some food.

Had a great time as always! Lots of "younger" kids' activities. Definitely loved the bumper cars and glow golf. My son and little cousins totally enjoyed themselves. The pizza was great and had a blast circulating through all of the attractions!

This place has by far went down the toilet. They just recently remodeled the place and jammed everything they had all into 1 side and took things out for the little kids. There is lines for everything now and they added an eatery with alcohol no sitting areas for the adults only if you buy something to eat!!! Trash trash trash even 2 of the workers said this place went down the toilet and that they are unhappy working here. Maybe the owner should listen to the people instead of his pockets.

Great place and lots of fun. The kids loved all the options. Only issue os that the service is very slow. Our servers for our rental room were not attentive amd we had to keep looking around for help. Food was excellent though. I would go back but exoect slow service.

Lots of activities just not parent friendly. They do not have space for lounging unless you purchase food. My family of 5 (three kids , two adults) paid roughly $150 to spend time here. The staff?s remark ?it's designed that way for you to follow your kids around or spend money to sit and wait.? We will stick to places that at least offer seating for parents without being forced to make a purchase. Forgot to add no storage for belongings. So either leave kids? stuff scattered or carry coats and shoes around

Went for a birthday party and it is very kid friendly but also the adults can have fun too! The staff is friendly also. Definitely would go back

I'm giving 5 stars, simply because of the two girls that took care of our party on 12-15 at 1145am. They were kind, caring and very attentive. They made sure our party was taken care of while we were there. However, the cleanliness of the restrooms were another issue. Very dirty and no paper towel. With a place the requires a lot of touching things, I think that this would be a high priority. In all, we plan on returning as we enjoyed everything else.

Pleasant experience at this location. Everything was very well planned and welcoming. The place is well maintained each of the recreation areas was manned and efficient. Food was good.

Lots of fun, some really decent games that give good ticket values. Laser tag was very enjoyable. Nice place to spend a few hours, if slightly expensive if you want to spend more than 2 hours or earn a lot of tickets. But there is visible plywood near some of the trampolines and the socks used on the trampolines are quite slippery, for adults especially.

Axe Thowing was super fun! There are a ton of games to play with the throwing. 10/10 recommend!

Pretty nice and big. I do have one complaint. The duck game where you shoot water at the rubber ducks to get them in the hole is gross. It smells bad and there's mold on the ducks and the water looked disgusting. I just won't want some young kid getting sick from this game if they try to touch it. Please fix this.

We had a great time I just feel the room time needs to be longer because it is a very rushed experience because it's not a full 2hrs that you have the room other than that everything was great. The staff was very friendly. Very fun place overall

I visited during New Year?s Eve and all kids had shoes off running around and when we return the following Monday we did the same thing and then proceeded to get yelled at about no shoes rule that wasn't previously enforced. They have a time limit to things which is understandable. But as the played we got booted from an area when there were no other children waiting. Where as New Year?s Eve they did not ouch this even with loads of kids waiting. Silly ways to push rules if they aren't enforced the same dai

45$ for 15 minutes each for 2 attractions is pretty much robbery. This was my first time here. I wish the employee would have mentioned that you could get a wrist band that would allow for 2 hours of play. But my grandkids had fun and they live the place so I'm sure I'll be back lol

Everyone is so nice at this location. And to the gentleman who made my family of 9 food even though the cook was gone for the night. thank you so much it was very kind of you to go out of your way to do that for us!

Party room was clean and ready to go when we got there. Activities were well scheduled and the kids were not hurried from one to the next. Kids had a blast! Even the grown up ones! Thinking of doing an adult night just for the Lazer Tag!!!! Just wish we could bring our own choice of food. Not a fan of the pizza place they use.

Had a birthday party here, it was amazing for the kids. So many activities to do, lots of games, lots of running & playing. All of the kids had a blast.

This place was so fun me and my family really enjoyed our family date night had lots of fun lots of games arcades and attractions to choose from.

Attended a party with my son here, the place was clean and my son had a great time! I would like to add that the one person that I personally interacted with was not having a good day. She was in charge of the play area with the basketball and slides and climbing and when I asked her a question about how long they were allowed in the area she acted as if I was annoying her. Just a thought, if you're working at a place that small children frequent expect to be asked questions and to hear concerns. Overall th

October 2022 - came here for a birthday party that my daughter was invited to. Wow, this place is ginormous, daughters words but I do agree with her. They do have packages for you to buy from. Staff was friendly and helpful. The kids had a lot of fun with lazer tag and the bumper cars. There is bowling, arcade and putt putt. For $25 and some change you can play many arcade games. I think it was $3 for the card. Worth a visit.

I had a party here for my nephew and this place is DIRTY! I contacted the manager the next day and he has yet to get back with me. I have called numerous times since then and he's ?never in the building? supposedly. No. He's dodging my phone calls. Not only is this place dirty but multiple safety hazards for the kids and adults. There was a shovel buried at the end of the slide in the ball pit and one of the kids had gotten cut from shovel being there. Also in the jousting pit there is a big metal enclosure

We have been here twice and had totally different experiences. The first time I got the Ninja Zone Jr attraction pass on a Wednesday. We had fun and my son played for 2 hours and we left. Today we went back because my son had so much fun and it is his birthday so I told him we could go. I purchased the same attraction pass but this time was told my son would only have 15 minutes. It does not say this when purchasing pass or online. Please fix this issue so parents don't have to disappoint their kids. Work o

The the kids had fun but it was kind of expensive. Some of the attractions you need grip socks which they do offer there.

Checked the website no communication that nothing is opened but the arcade until 4. Got there 30 mins after there doors are opened and the front desk person said they don't know if they were open to the public because of a private event that they didn't know what was going on. They were waiting on the manager and we would have to wait. Poorly planned and disappointing.

My son and I went here the afternoon of 10/7/22 between 4pm and 7:30 pm. First, the team that was working was amazing with parents and most of all with the kids. I genuinely felt that it was important to them that we felt welcomed and that we enjoyed our time there. I was so pleasantly surprised by how great they were. It was our first time there and it was a treat. Not only were they terrific but the the place was well staffed on a Friday afternoon, and I noticed the team members shifting jobs?.like lifegu

Frank was such a delight, he's an excellent employee and very knowledgeable and precise with directions. He definitely made my kids experience wonderful.

The kids had a blast but the staff wouldn't make a single accommodation for my broken foot. They wouldn't let me sit in the food area, even if I ordered something. They told me I could only sit while I was eating and that the moment I was done, I would need to get up. Mind you, there was not a single seat taken at this time. I can understand if they were super busy and people were waiting for a table, but I was ONE person who just needed to get off my broken foot during my son?s friend?s birthday. Do bette

We just did the rage room and had some much fun. Hannah was great! I would highly recommend it.

Nothing for parents. Kick you out of everywhere to sit. Too expensive. Arcade games waaaay over priced. Rude staff.

Great customer service! Employees were nice, shout-out to Jade! She had great professionalism and was very knowledgable. :)

A lady was very helpful with my experience. She made it wonderful. I believe her name was Legado.

Not only is it an AMAZING place for the kids to play. Some much to do from glow golf to a ninja warrior course. Gabe, Logan, and the whole team were super helpful and accommodating! We had a group of around 55-60 people and it went perfect! Even all 40 kiddos got to play laser tag together. They opened up 3 rooms for us and everything we could need (cups, plates, napkins, plastic ware) stocked fully, we did not have to ask for a single thing. Thank you Zap Zone staff for making my twins birthday party just

Ally was fantastic at the prize desk! She was incredibly kind, informative, and patient. Please keep hiring amazing team members just like her!

Clean, everyone polite, love the timers, my kids aged 3, 4, and 5 had a blast!! It was a Sunday and it was not crowded ???????? Will definitely come back to this location!

Excellent place for family fun and games! We went for a birthday party ?????? it was an excellent choice for a birthday party!! Let the kid's run Wild with games, bowling, putt putt, ninja obstacles and more!...... I recommend this place! Plenty of room for fun!!!

Great customer service, clean, nice restaurant and amazing games for all ages and super fun activities for kids and adults as well!

Save your money. $600 for a 10 kid party is worthless here. You are paying for 2 tables, some chairs, and pizzas. They dont decorate anything, you have to hunt down a host, you feel like everything is rushed to get the next victim in, and the kids get a 20 credit card which is gone in 5 minutes because most game are at least 8 credits. They bring all of your pizzas out within 15 minutes of the party starting, so who cares about the late arrivals. Kids do have access to the park things, but they have to

Brad and Gabe were outstanding!! Went above and beyond to help us put a birthday party for my 7 year old grandson AFTER the original venue (some Non Stop place) CANCELED his party 2 hours before it was supposed to start!!! We had the best time here!! It was perfect!! I highly recommend it!!! Thank you Brad and Gabe you made it very special for him!!

We attended a birthday party for our grandson and had a good time. The kids had fun.

MY ALL NIGHT SENIOR LOCK IN WAS HERE!!! and it was such and incredible night. Couldn't have gone more perfect ?

I booked my son?s birthday here and it was a very bad experience. We were not greeted by our party host, then when I had to leave my guests standing in a empty room to find a host for the socks I paid for I heard the host who was all of 16 yrs old was saying she was not comfortable working a party and was too scared to go in. I had to again go find someone to get us our wristbands so the kids could play. Then I spoke to the manager who didn't care and didn't offer much, was dismissive of the whole thing. He

Place is clean and there is so much to do, video games, laser tag, putt-putt, bumper cars, bowling and there's even a small zip line. Great place for kids birthday parties. The only thing, there should be more than 5 credits for birthday party guests, I mean, 10 isn't even enough.

I did the 2 hour unlimited bday package, and everyone (16 kids) had a blast! The attractions are so much fun. A few parents (including myself) also joined in. Can't wait for the axe throwing to be complete!

My granddaughter had a good time on her 6th birthday

Would highly advise you to save your money. Spent over a $100 and my kids went through there arcade card in 10 minutes because the game credits are so high. On top of that you will have to carry around everything even your children's shoes because they got rid of the seating area and have no lockers. The most disappointing money I have ever spent. Please save your money and take your kids to chuck e cheese or anywhere else but this place. Everything about this place is inconvenient.

Always a great time at zap zone! All works were super kind, particularly Matt @ bumper area was polite and explained well to the children how to safely do the bumpers. ??

The location has recently been remodeled and age limits have changed. There is no information about this change. Was there for a party in June it was 3 and up. Came today for a party it was 5 and up. Children came to the party and were not allowed to play. We also booked a party for 20 plus kids and we ended up in a half room. Was told we couldn't switch because the rooms were booked. Two of the larger rooms sat empty the entire 6 hrs we were there. We were also told food is to be delivered 15 minutes prior

My 9 year old son had a blast for his bday party that was hosted here. Lots to do for all ages. I wish we would have had the option to have the party room 30 minutes longer. The two-hour window was a bit tight, but we did love how attendees of the party could still play after our two-hour party window was up, we just had to be out of the room. We will definitely be back to have more fun and would definitely recommend to others. Fast, friendly service and great staff. Clean facilities. And not too crowded. D

Shout out to Raven and Makayla for making my son's 6th birthday amazing! They went above and beyond to accommodate us and we had an amazing time! The upgrades they made to the facility are amazing! The pixel floor was the talk of the night. The little kids loved the bumper cars! We love this place! Thank you so much Zapzone!

Just had a birthday party here and glad we did! All the kids had a blast!! There is so much to do all in one place! Gabriel was amazing!!! Courteous, helpful, and very professional!! As a representative of your company and brand I must say you're lucky to have him on your staff. My wife and are extremely happy with how everything went. We will be back and we will recommend Zap Zone to any parent looking for a fun place for their kids. Not bad for adults either ??

Zap Zone for birthday parties is an amazing option!! Fridays have a discount, which paid for the extras we added on!

If you go early you have the whole place to yourself my son had a great time. Double points first week of the month.

The staff was very tentative and helpful! The place was clean! So much fun for kids of all ages! Only reason it's not five stars is price for the birthday package it's high for what you get. But that's everything now

We had my grandson party there on Saturday. Kids had a blast and so did the adults. Three stars because of wait staff. They brought our pizza and pop's then we never seen anyone again. What if we wanted something else we kept looking for someone but we couldn't find no one. We cleaned our room up ourselves. We will be back just to let kids play but we will not have another party there. No tablecloths for the price we paid it should have been decorated with table cloths. If our servers would have checked on

First I would like to say COME HERE!!! It's clean, it's renovated, and it's so much stuff to do. The staff as well as the customer service is AMAZING. My family and I had nothing but amazing things to report from our time for my daughters birthday party here at Zap Zone Sterling Heights. Special Shoutout to the following staff who made our day extra special. Mikaela, Ravin, Mich, and Gabe. Thank you for such a wholesome experience. We will be back to party with you all soon. All the best ! Jasmine.

Out of towners looking for the ultimate kids play area and we found it!! Prices were reasonable, so much to do, we went in the evening and it wasn't super busy either. And the staff was super helpful! 12/10 would recommend and we definitely would go again

Just stopped in on a Friday night and the kids had a blast! The front is still undergoing construction so the drinks and kitchen were a little difficult to navigate but Kasim handled it all with outstanding customer service! Great treatment from all staff, but Kasim?s was top notch!

Did a birthday party here and it was wonderful. You get your room for 2 hours and the kids can stay and play as long as they like afterwards. They didn't charge extra for the socks (like some places) and the workers were friendly, happy and helpful.

With the heavy fumes from paint and floor varnish, this place should NOT be open during construction. I brought my son in to have a fun day and couldn't breathe due to my asthma and allergies. When asked for a refund, we were denied and given game cards instead. The conditions are not safe or healthy for children. Extremely disappointed since we normally love this place.

JD provided a wonderful experience for myself and my family. It was a wonderful time

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