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If you’re looking for something a little different, Tempe is the place for you. Test your axe throwing skills or smash things to bits in a rage room. Plot your escape room exit, or combine board games and a meal at Snakes & Lattes. And, don’t miss the endless classic video and virtual reality games at Tilt Studio, Dave & Buster’s and Main Event.

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AZ Bouldering Project

Bouldering Project

Bouldering Project is an inclusive space for healthy movement. Vast climbing terrain. A variety of high-end yoga offerings. Open fitness space with dedicated classes included. Amazing community. Amenities like cold plunge tubs, saunas, and co-working space. BP has something for everyone. 

2626 S. Hardy Dr.
Tempe, AZ 85282

(480) 716-9014
Casino Arizona Gaming

Casino Arizona

Casino Arizona offers more than 900 ticket-pay multi-denominational slot machines, high-limit slots, live Blackjack and other table games and live fast-action Keno.  Starz Sports Bar offers video poker slots and televisions for viewing sporting events.

524 N. 92nd St.
Scottsdale, AZ 85256

(480) 850-7777
Tempe Tourism Office

D-BAT

Enhance the experience for players at all levels, from little league up, with batting practice at this premier baseball and softball training center. Pitching machines use baseballs and softballs from 40-70 mph. Developmental youth camps, private lessons and parties are available.

Talking Stick Entertainment District
9109 E. Talking Stick Way
Scottsdale, AZ 85250

(480) 591-3228
Dave & Busters at Tempe Marketplace

Dave & Buster’s

52,000 sq. ft. of fun! Have a blast playing billiards, eat and drink at the sports bar, and play over 150 video, prize and simulator games. Whether it’s classics like Pop-A-Shot, Pac-Man, and Skee-Ball, or the newest games in our Million Dollar Midway, everyone in your group will have a blast!

2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy., Ste. 1100
Tempe, AZ 85281

(480) 281-8456
Dynamic Escape Rooms

Dynamic Escape Rooms

Dynamic Escape Rooms is Tempe’s premier immersive adventure destination. Whether it’s a family day out, a gathering with friends, or corporate team building, their unique experiences offer excitement and camaraderie you won’t forget. Join Dynamic Escape Rooms for an unforgettable adventure!

1797 W. University Dr. #168
Tempe, AZ 85281

(480) 331-1202
Escapology

Escapology

With multiple themed escape games, Escapology is fun for the whole family! Featuring five live interactive experiences played in private groups, participants in 60-minute adventures will solve puzzles, open locks and discover secret rooms while trying to escape.

2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy. Unit 1029
Tempe, AZ 85281

(480) 894-5204
Gravity Extreme

Gravity Extreme

Welcome to Gravity Extreme Zone, the best trampoline park in Phoenix, AZ. In addition to our state-of-the-art trampolines, our 40,000 square foot facility features a range of unique attractions, including a zip line, rock climbing wall, bungee jumping, skywalk, drop slide, dodge ball, foam pit and VR area.

190 S. Kyrene Rd., Ste. 5
Chandler, AZ 85226

(480) 757-5411
Hotshots Axe Throwing

Hotshots Axe Throwing Tempe

The premier axe throwing venue in Arizona; our coaches will teach you how to have fun and be safe throwing axes on projected targets! 10 and up, BYOB, we welcome the whole family, date nights, friends or the whole company!

1290 N. Scottsdale Rd., Ste. 102
Tempe, AZ, 85281

(480) 591-9118
Imagine 3D mini-golf

Imagine 3D Mini-Golf

Hand-painted 3D murals enhance your black light mini-golf experience transporting you to a fantasy world of dragon caves, sunken pirate ships and magical unicorns! 3D glasses are the difference maker, keeping you challenged as you try to sink the putt.

Talking Stick Entertainment District
9180 E. Talking Stick Way, #7
Scottsdale, AZ 85250

(480) 291-7906
Inferno Escape Room

Inferno Escape Room

Experience the game. Private bookings – always just you and your crew. Use clues and puzzles to solve the objective before the 60 minutes is up. Inferno is Arizona’s highest-rated escape room: 5 stars on Google, Yelp, Facebook and Tripadvisor.

2155 E. University Dr. #210
Tempe, AZ 85281

(480) 567-0190
Kiwanis Park South Tempe

Kiwanis Community Park

Walk, fish or just relax in Tempe’s 125-acre park! Enjoy boat and bike rentals, two large corporate picnic areas, playgrounds, 15 ramadas, urban fishing and seasonal movies in the park.

5500 S. Mill Ave.
Tempe, AZ 85283

(480) 350-5200
Tempe Tourism Office

KTR

Indoor Action Sports Playground where kids of all ages and abilities have the freedom to learn and play.  Introduce your kids to parkour, scootering, skateboarding, BMX, Ninja Zone, trampoline and tumbling. Toddlers only zone, classes and parties available too.

Taking Stick Entertainment District
9009 E. Talking Stick Way
Scottsdale, AZ 85250

(480) 291-5999
LEGOLAND Discovery Center AZ

LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Arizona

LEGOLAND® Discovery Center is where families with children aged 3 to 10 can enjoy a world of creativity, color and building fun in the ultimate indoor LEGO® playground, complete with the thousands of LEGO® bricks in themed play areas.

5000 S. Arizona Mills Cir., Ste. 135
Tempe, AZ 85282

Lumberjaxes Tempe

Lumberjaxes Axe Throwing

Lumberjaxes is a fun activity great for team building, group bonding, or  a fun night out. Adults with axe throwing abilities ranging from novice to “axe-pert” can test their Lumberjax skills by throwing axes at wooden targets.

2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy. Suite 2105
Tempe, AZ 85288

(480) 773-6551
a variety of arcade games with people playing

Main Event Entertainment

Our 58,000 square foot center is home to 26 high quality recreational bowling lanes, laser tag, a gravity high ropes course, billiards and shuffleboard tables, more than 125 interactive games, flexible meeting and event spaces and a tempting array of food and beverages.

8545 S. Emerald Dr.
Tempe, AZ 85284

(480) 753-1200
Tempe Tourism Office

Mavrix

This entertainment hotspot features augmented reality bowling, laser tag and the Trophy Room Grill serving up freshly prepared appetizers, entrees and beverages as well as a climate-controlled patio with a 20-foot Jumbotron screen for game time viewing.

Talking Stick Entertainment District
9139 E. Talking Stick Way
Scottsdale, AZ 85250

(480) 660-2856
Octane Raceway

Octane Raceway

A “Must Do” adventure when visiting AZ. Featuring high performance 45+ MPH kart racing for adrenaline junkies and junior racers. Octane is a true adventure with action at every turn. Also home to Velocity VR, Virtual Reality gaming elevated!

9119 E. Talking Stick Way
Scottsdale, AZ 85250

(602) 293-8064
Papago Golf Course

Papago Golf Club

Papago Golf Club is a championship 18 hole golf course, set in the heart of Phoenix’s Papago Park. Papago has earned Top 100 Public Course honors for decades and was originally designed by William Francis “Billy” Bell.

5595 E. Karsten Way
Phoenix, AZ 85008

(602) 275-8428
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Picklemall

Picklemall combines the adaptive reuse of mall spaces, cutting-edge technology and a genuine passion for the game. Their focus is meeting the demand for pickleball using technological innovation in the digital age.

5000 S. Arizona Mills Cir., Ste. 313
Tempe, AZ 85282

Rolling Hills Golf Course

Rolling Hills Golf Course

Rolling Hills Golf Course, the Valley’s finest 18-hole executive golf course, is nestled in picturesque Papago Park, providing a unique golfing experience for players of all ages. Guests enjoy family tees, full-service pro-shop and Caddy Shack Sports Grill.  

1415 N. Mill Ave.
Tempe, AZ 85281

(480) 350-5275
Shalimar Golf Club

Shalimar Country Club

This 9-hole golf course is popular among golfers of all ages and it offers a restaurant and bar. Shalimar is also the first Arizona course to offer FootGolf, a combination of golf and soccer.

2032 E. Golf Ave.
Tempe, AZ 85282

(480) 831-1244
Simply Smashing

Simply Smashing

Simply Smashing “Rage Release Room” is a one of a kind combination of amusement, stress reduction and anger management for men and women. Don’t bottle it up, go and vent with Simply Smashing guilt free!

1845 E. Broadway Rd. Ste. 120
Tempe, AZ 85281

(602) 909-1996
Two friends playing board games and eating food

Snakes & Lattes

Have a little fun while you drink and dine in Downtown Tempe. Gather a few friends and family for some fun playing board games and dining on delicious food. The game library offers a huge selection of both classic and new games.

20 W. 6th St.
Tempe, AZ 85281

(480) 361-6644
Tempe Improv

Tempe Improv

The Tempe Improv, a state-of-the-art comedy theater, features amazing food, excellent service and a first class comedy experience. Comprising of over 3,500 square feet and over 450 seats, there’s never a bad view in the house!

930 E. University Dr.
Tempe, AZ 85281

(480)921-9877
Tilt Studio at Arizona Mills

Tilt Studio

Tilt Studio’s 40,000 sq. ft. family entertainment center features a unique combination of food and fun. Guests enjoy 150+ interactive video and redemption games, a retro gaming area with pinball and vintage games and a mouthwatering menu of American cuisine.

5000 S. Arizona Mills Cir., Ste. 669
Tempe, AZ 85282

(480) 648-1222
Trapezius in Tempe, AZ

Trapezius

Flying Trapeze for Kids and adults ages 4+. No experience is necessary. Whether you’re interested in a one-time class, birthday party, private event or a weekly workshop, Trapezius has it. Experience movement and fitness in a new way. TRAPEZIUS: Flight Mode Activated!

440 N. Scottsdale Rd.,
Tempe AZ 85288

(623)-275-3050
Escape Zone

United Escapes of America

Follow clues and crack codes to escape the room in 60 minutes or less. United Escapes of America offers Arizona’s highest-rated and most immersive escape game experiences. Perfect for a date night, friend/family outing, or corporate event. Do you have what it takes?

414 S. Mill Ave. #112
Tempe, AZ 85281

(480) 666-5550

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