Reviews of Acton Bowladrome & Arcade (Bowling Alley)

Andrew Sears

Convinient setup and has many other things in addition to bowling. Love it

Ro Berquist

Fun

Joseph Montagna

Children o n ly

Greg Lamb

On the door and the website it said it closed at 10 on mondays . Showed up last night at 9 with 10 people for one game. Door was unlocked but the person inside told us they were closed . This was an hour early.

Rachael Burke

The Bowladrome is such a fun place, we've been coming here for more than 15 years. We've hosted many birthday bowling parties for our kids and have never been dissatisfied! I just took my two youngest for a Sunday afternoon of bowling and now with their online lane reservation system it was even easier to hit the lane and start bowling... We will be back and soon!

Andrew Hawes

Very enjoyable family night out: quick seating, love the statues around the place and tablecloth, dishes were delightful - Chinese and Japanese , and service was superb

Gaurav Khanna

We had a blast. Candle pin bowling was easy for the kids in our party. The arcade room was kitschy and a fun time to spend half an hour moving among the games. We'll definitely be back.

Sculpture Fix

I wore the shoes for just two games and my feet stink hours later. They were disgusting! Also I saw reviews about $1 Wednesday games. We went on Wednesday and asked about the discount and were immediately laughed at. I don't care if you discontinued the promotion, don't make me feel like an ass for asking about it. Poor customer service and gross shoes means I won't be coming back anytime soon.

Alexandria Stoddard

We always have a good time with the kids when we go here. It is a fun, inexpensive date night with the kids and their friends. Arcade is good and reasonably priced too. If you like classic, nostalgic bowladrome fun, this place has it.

Derek Fairchild

Awesome spot to enjoy great family time.

Kevin Usher

Great place and friendly staff not to many places left like this to go bowling and have some fun and get out of the house . Xbox and PlayStation kids need to get out of there basements and learn how to roll a bowling ball.

Richard Brown

Cheesy bit of fun but they do a nice kids party. The young kids love it as they can bowl with small balls and then hit the arcades after with a good range of games for all ages.

Nick Probolus

We took our son here for his 4th birthday party. Everyone had a great time (kids were 18 months-4 yrs). The staff did a wonderful job organizing and setting up the things we brought. The party package came with 5$ in the game room. The game room money lasted just long enough before the kids got ancy. I was also surprised at the pizza. I had never eaten there before, and it was much better than I expected. Good ice cream cake too. Great job guys! Highly reccomended.

Cowdog1338 Socialists-Suck

Just saw the "owner's" response to my other review, and I now know that this establishment is not only managed by idiots but also liars. In this hole-in-the-wall shop, I've had negative run-ins with the owner and the staff multiple times. One of them is described below: One day, I walked in to play pinball and I noticed that there was a free game left on one of the machines, which presumably someone before me had not bothered to play. Like any man who has his wits about him, I went straight to that pinball machine and started to play. An old woman dressed in thrift-shop clothing was watching me from the other side of the room, and she currently began shouting at me in a deranged manner. I could barely hear her over the noise of the machine, but I could tell she was right pissed about something, so I turned around to address her. She began to hem and haw at me about how I "stole" the 50 cent pinball game from the establishment and what I had done was "not right." I said that if she wanted the pinball game, she should have played it herself. My response made her get up and begin walking toward me. At this point, I realized that despite her hoodie and jeans, she was in fact an employee. I explained that I had $5 in quarters which I was planning to feed her machines, but she would not stop harassing me. I left, without even getting to play the third ball of the free game. Despite any contrary responses from the owner, I swear that this is exactly how it happened. I do not wish for any compensation from the owner, I will not be coming back ever again. I just want to inform others on the shoddy practices of this establishment. Please take this comment into consideration before you spend your Sunday afternoons bowling here. Kimball Farm is just down the road, and they have golf, ice cream, and a better arcade, all for less money and no angry hags to bother you.

Susan Kourea

Great place to take the children. Fun time out.

Andrew Sears

Convinient setup and has many other things in addition to bowling. Love it

beverly hansom

Half machines do not work but keep your $. We only did arcade so cannot rate bowling. Very short-handed and disgruntled employees.

Benjamin Simpson

A low-class establishment.

Yun Lin

Quaint candlepin bowling. Software could use an overhaul to look like it's not from the early 2000s though

Purvi Patel

Very busy place. Good place for Kid’s fun and price is reasonable.

Dan Coffin

Do not visit on a school holiday. There was one staff person working. VERY slow service.

Xuena Lin

Good for little kids' birthday party.

Toby LaRoche

A fun little place to bowl and play some pinball. Try the Guitar Hero in the arcade!

Byron A

Super fun spot to bring the family bowling. Always well maintained and clean here. We really enjoy it!

Lauren Anderson Oliver

Always a fun time! I'm surprised how quiet it usually is when we go. Great arcade games and candlepin bowling!

Gabrielle Matus

It has not changed in the 20 years since I last went. Had fun playing.

Wii Masta

The bowling was fun but the arcade needed more air hockey because when I went they were all being used 100% of the time I was there

Buc Lao

They charged $54 for 3 games. Some other people came in and payed $32 for 1 game. That is outrageous! There are likely not enough customers to have a low price. I understand why nobody goes here.

Romka Ryabinkin

Fav place for candlestick bowling. With fewer staff comparing to other places - the service is fast and awesome. Just make sure to check the schedule - leagues play often.

David Bolduc

I brought my family here for a fun day. We all had a blast bowling, the arcade was awesome with a great variety of new and old games, the pizza was really good, and I was happily surprised that they had some really good beer on tap! I don't understand any negative reviews about this place because everything is set up nicely for you or your family to have a lot of fun. Don't hesitate to come to this gem!!!

Whipload Channel

Not bad

John S

This place is truly awful. The owner is unresponsive when we asked for some help getting started bowling. The staff is often rude to clients, the food and drinks are terrible, and bowling and the games are obscenely over-priced. Take your money and have fun elsewhere!

Lori Tree

The staff is rude and most of the games in the arcade are broken.

Xuena Lin

Good for little kids' birthday party.

Toby LaRoche

A fun little place to bowl and play some pinball. Try the Guitar Hero in the arcade!

Nathaniel Hollander

This place should be shut down permanently....I don't know if the older lady is the owner or just an employee but she was so incredibly rude and made our 3 year old little girl cry her way out of this place. Thinking of something to do on a Saturday night we decided to go to this place for our little one to play games and pick out a toy at the end which is what a 3 year old really wants at the end of the day. After 2 hours in this place We spent $40 total trying to get enough to get the toy she wanted. Bad enough half the machines don't work right or don't work at all but worse then that was the fact that at the end of wasting 2 hours and $40 the nasty attitude women tells us the machine is frozen and to come back another time. We explain to our 3 year old that we can't get the toy she picked out and then she starts crying so loud and tears dripping down her face that we both felt so awful for her. I told the lady the card loader machine shows the balance and we can give her the card with her knowing what the balance is in exchange for the toy she wanted so she could just deduct the points when the machine comes back online right? Nope. She tells us she can't do it now so she won't do it and to come back another time, mind you this is all said with the worse attitude and for no aparent reason..All while our little one is screaming crying her brains out. We could not believe how we were treated and how little she cared out our daughters feelings or the money we spent here. I can tell you right now we will never go back to this awful place and I hope who ever is reading this takes our advice and stay for away from this broken down, terrible place..

Michael Baker

Bowling is good

Byron A

Super fun spot to bring the family bowling. Always well maintained and clean here. We really enjoy it!

Lauren Anderson Oliver

Always a fun time! I'm surprised how quiet it usually is when we go. Great arcade games and candlepin bowling!

Michael Tarselli

Candelpin bowling, slightly expensive. Arcade off to one side.

Derek Olsson

Nice candlepin lanes, if a bit rugged. Nice game room. Could use a bit of TLC but it's still worth the trip with friends or family. Serves food sometimes, and serves beer. Oh, and they have about 10 pinball machines, which was a pleasant surprise.

JULIETH ROZO

The staff need to be more friendly and willing to help you. It's a pity because the bowling and arcade are amazing, even of they may need to renew or get more games.

Keri Polson

Fun little place to take the kids. Went on a Sunday and the employees were 1/2 asleep, very ho-hum...but the kids had fun.

Ian Lavallee

What a fantastic place. The best was all the pinball machines. Takes me back to my youth.

Michael Willard

Kids enjoyed the bumper bowls of with smaller balls. They have an arcade with a mix of games. Old and new.

Robin Talkowski

The bowling alley part of the Drone is nicely updated with electronic scoring. The woman at the counter was very helpful explaining the system to me. There are also nice accommodations for those that need help bowling, e.g. bumpers and another mechanism to help aim the ball. The arcade was a little run down and not all games worked, but it was still fun.

Bella Jiang

very nice place for kids birthday party. the package includes balling and gaming. the food is pizza and very good icecream cake.

Gabrielle Matus

It has not changed in the 20 years since I last went. Had fun playing.

Wii Masta

The bowling was fun but the arcade needed more air hockey because when I went they were all being used 100% of the time I was there

Len V

Beware: place closed down but still takes reservations (and your money) online.

Tatiana Fletcher

Bowling is still great. Prizes have gone downhill. Many arcade games are broken. Food from the grill is great. No ice cream floats, anymore. REAL pinball machines in the restaurant section!

Dusty D

This is a small town vintage candle pin alley with a lot of personality and a bonus. It not only has a child's arcade with all the usual ticket-generating 'chuck-e-cheese' style games, it also boasts a classic arcade with well preserved working relics from the early 80's including Donkey Kong, Asteroids, Tapper, and more. This place feels like it's from a bygone era, but with modern updates, and is an oasis of sorts in an large suburban area that has little if any other entertainment or recreational venues. Get the kids and go check it out.

Michael Beverlin

Place sucks they charge 54 dollars for three rounds three people. Awful service. Manager dressed in normal clothes. Ball machine does not work the balls get stuck in lane when they come back. Pins are not picked up after a throw so they are are in the way and ruin the game. Hate this place DONT come here it is awful. Lady at front counter is a brat she has an awful attitude and never helps anyone and is always on her phone...... NEVER COME

George Rando

Great place for a kids bday

Dennis Rockwell

Nice candlepin lanes and srcade.

Kimber Lynn Drake

Good clean fun with family and friends.

cowdog1337 Commies suck

Would give them zero stars if I could. I picked up a quarter from the floor by the pinball machines and the owner began to shout at me, claiming that I "stole" it. They get super mad at you if you find a free pinball game, and hate it when I tilt. Nasty staff. Do not spend your money at this establishment.

Joe Yauch

Duckpin bowling

Michael Mazzola

A great place and great staff. We stopped by on a gray Columbus Day and had a ball. For a bunch of candle pin neophytes from New Jersey it was great introduction to "normal" bowling's exotic New England cousin. We will be back.

Andrew Miller

We stopped in during drive home looking for a pinball break while we had lunch, and definitely weren't disappointed. Half dozen machines of various vintage, all well maintained, enabling exceptional play. Games include South Park, Terminator, Pirates of the Caribbean, Ripley's Believe it or Not, and NASCAR. Add a tasty burger and fries, plus cold beer at very reasonable price, and this became a total home run. Additional food options (pizza, chicken), bowling, and a video game section at other end of building also available.

Michael L

It's an ok place a bit overpriced

Vijay Shah

Had a very bad first experience at this place. Screens are broken and bowling system is very outdated and confusing.

Nic Castro

We booked the place for a holiday party and weren't disappointed. The owners/employees were kind enough to let us stay later due to earlier plans and enjoy the place to ourselves. The beer was flowing the balls were rolling and everyone was having a grand time. I felt bad for the employee that had to endure us, but I would like to personally thank her as she put on a smile even though she probably just wanted to go home. Thank you.

B. Goldwater64

American business has just forgotten the importance of selling.

Kristin Bass

This was my first time trying candlepin bowling, and while it took me a while to get the hang of it, I had a great time. The balls and pins are smaller than tenpin bowling, which I actually prefer. The staff took good care of us. They even had nylons for sale for folks who came wearing sandals. This was a great way to spend part of a rainy afternoon. We'll be back the next time we're in the area.

STMARTIN009

Great place to spend with family and friends.Who doesn't love a fun competitive game of candlepin bowling.

John Wilson

Nice people. Nice place. Excellent arcade which includes five hard-to-find pinball machines.

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Pricey

Sharon Sundberg

Love it!

Eshita Gandhi

We went today for open play. Since we didnt make reservations, we had to wait...but the arcade area was enjoyed! The staff was very helpful in getting our lanes set up. We did have some IT issues for the second game but they stuck to solving the problem. It was a fun last minute outing.

Grace Gong

My sister held a birthday party here. Bad experience. The all you can play card didn't work half the time. The lady there came over and grouchily told us to swipe it more times, but it still didn't work. The worst issue with this bowladrome is it's terrible customer service. Both workers, an older lady and a man repeatedly looked extremely pissed off whenever we asked a question. Would not reccomend.

Joshua DiChiara

Go here at least once a week the owner is super nice and welcomes my school whenever. Great place definitely recommend it

Tyler Q.

Place is a sweat box, lady at the front wasn't welcoming and they don't open the kitchen during the week (which makes sense). Candlestick bowling is fun but half way through our first game we were dying for air. Not a great experience and not a welcoming place.

Michiel Niesen

Fun to spend a couple of hours here with the kids. A bit old looking, but clean and quiet (on a Sunday afternoon). The arcade prices were very reasonable too.

Bridget Turner

Fun family night out, kids love arcade

J Family

I attended a 23Jan elementary school PTO event: "Bowling (2 hours), shoe rental and unlimited arcade games, pizza, drinks and ice cream are all included in your ticket price" was listed on the flier. Our event began at 5pm. At 5:20pm, the organizer asked for arcade cards. A staffer said that arcade cards were not included for the event. A call to the owner and ~ 25 minutes later, arcade cards began to appear. My children got their arcade cards at 5:57pm. At ~5:30pm, I asked a staffer for pizza. I was told that I had to wait for a staffer to count the people in my lane. When the pizza was ready, one slice per bowler would be delivered. My children got their one slice of pizza each at ~ 6:15pm. If you have small children who are ready for pizza at 5:15pm, you know how grumpy waiting an hour can make them. The "unlimited" ice cream was served by the same unfriendly staffer who told me I should wait for pizza. I am not sure how ice cream served by one person from ~ 6:45pm to 6:57pm with a long line (for 16 lanes each holding 2 families of bowlers) qualifies as unlimited, but by then I had given up speaking to the staff. It is lovely if the owner wants to support local schools. However, preparing at least a couple pizzas and all the arcade cards before event guests arrive, giving correct directions to staffers, and employing pleasant staff would be even better.

Rajkumar Singh

This place is not very fancy but have never seen it crowded. Easy to get parking. It seems they can do good with some repairment and putting some effort in making the place attractive to youngsters!!

Tara Purrington

This place hasn't changed much since I was a kid. The arcade area is the only thing that has changed drastically. Candlepin bowling, reasonable price. Small diner and arcade.

Christopher Stoddard

Good place for a quick round or two of candlepin bowling. Great little arcade with half-price games on Thursday afternoons. Service isn't great; usually have to go looking for someone to help.

Bo Wetzel

Great spot for kids b-day parties

Max Kamren

Place has a great arcade with some pinball tables. Candle pin bowling. All around a decent afternoon with the kids

Ryan G

Overall good place to go. They need to do a bit of remodeling and replacement. Bowling was fine and is the kind with candlepins and smaller balls. The arcade was good and average priced, except for happy hour which I think is at 4 PM and all the games are half off

B. Fay Heywood

At this place, the customer is never right. And it is B Fay Heywood, not B. Fey Haywood. I take offense to your ignorant misspellings.

Carlo Castronovo

Fun place to spend an evening with family or friends. Was clean and staff was friendly.

Brian Spadafino

Fun for the whole family. And the pizza some of the best in town

Matt Tillinghast

Rude staff. Built for fun play area. Arcade. Bowling. Strictly no outside drinks or food. Feels like a little shut down going on. Rude and disrespectful staff.

Mike Purrington

Good place to being the kids. Typical classic candle pin bowling alley. The attached restaurant used to be good, but now it's all pre-prepared reheated food. Cleanliness is typical for an old bowling alley.

Esa Kiirikki

Small, family owned bowling alley.

Benjamin Skaar

Has a good amount of lanes and a decent arcade. Food is what you would expect.

Thomas Keohane

Fun for kids

v bo

No AC in arcade. Bathrooms smelled. Horrible.

Michiel Niesen

Fun to spend a couple of hours here with the kids. A bit old looking, but clean and quiet (on a Sunday afternoon). The arcade prices were very reasonable too.