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Crazy Pinz Entertainment Center
★4.2(2,475 reviews)$Entertainment
🕑 3-4 hours👶 Best for ages 5-16. Younger elementary kids love the arcade games and mini golf, while tweens and teens gravitate toward laser tag and go-karts. Toddlers can enjoy bumper bowling with rail guards, though the loud environment may overwhelm very young children.🧡 Saved by 12 families
About
Crazy Pinz Entertainment Center is Sacramento's ultimate one-stop family fun destination, combining classic bowling with modern attractions like laser tag, arcade games, go-karts, and miniature golf under one roof. With on-site dining options, you can easily spend an entire day here without the kids getting bored, making it perfect for rainy days, birthday parties, or just a high-energy family outing.
Highlights
- ✓Multi-level laser tag arena with special effects and obstacles
- ✓Indoor go-kart racing track
- ✓Cosmic bowling with black lights and music on evenings and weekends
- ✓Large arcade with over 50+ games and prize redemption center
- ✓18-hole indoor miniature golf course
Pro Tips
- 1.Visit on weekday afternoons (Monday-Thursday, 2-5 PM) to avoid weekend birthday party crowds and enjoy shorter wait times for go-karts and laser tag
- 2.Purchase an all-access pass or combo package at the front desk for better value than paying per activity,especially if you plan to do 3+ activities
- 3.Bring socks for everyone! They're required for bowling and laser tag, and while they sell them, bringing your own saves money
- 4.Reserve your bowling lane online in advance on weekends to avoid 30+ minute waits during peak times
- 5.The arcade has a mix of ticket-redemption games and modern video games,set expectations with kids about prize redemption before you start
Best Time to Visit
Weekday afternoons (Monday-Thursday, 11 AM-5 PM) offer the best experience with minimal crowds and no waits. Avoid Friday evenings and all day Saturday when birthday parties dominate the lanes and laser tag arena fills up quickly.
What to Know
Individual activities are priced separately, with bowling around $6-8 per person per game, laser tag $8-10, and go-karts $8-10, though combo packages offer savings. The venue has a full restaurant and bar area, ample free parking, and can accommodate large groups with advance reservations.
Seasonal Notes
Open year-round with consistent hours. Holiday periods (spring break, summer, Christmas) see increased crowds and extended hours. They often host special events during Halloween and holidays with themed cosmic bowling and decorations.
Nearby Eats
Panera Bread and Chick-fil-A are within a 5-minute drive for quick family-friendly meals, though Crazy Pinz has a full menu with pizza, burgers, appetizers, and kids' meals if you prefer to eat on-site between activities.
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