Wokingham Superbowl
ENTRY
from £6
WHERE
Wokingham
What it’s like
Tenpin bowling and a 38-player Laser Quest arena under one roof, with games priced by the round rather than the hour.
Bowling here is straightforward: shoe hire's included, and you pay by the game rather than the session, so a quick single game with a toddler who'll lose interest fast costs the same £6 as it does for an adult. Three games works out at £8.50 if you're settling in for the afternoon, and junior pricing (under 16) matches the adult rate game for game, which is refreshingly simple compared to most bowling alleys' age-banded menus.
The bigger draw for anyone over six is Laser Quest, run in a 38-player multi-level arena that the site plays up as a "futuristic space adventure". Games are short and sharp: 20 minutes total, with a 5-minute safety talk eating into that before you get your 15 minutes of actual shooting. They run like clockwork every 20 minutes on the hour, at 20 past and 20 to, which is handy for planning but means turning up 10 minutes late could cost you most of a game. There's a minimum height of 1.1 metres alongside the age-6 rule, and the safety rules inside the arena (no running, no climbing, no physical contact) are strictly enforced, so it's worth having a word with an excitable seven-year-old beforehand.
Arcade games fill the gaps between bowling frames and laser sessions, useful if you've got a mixed-age group where not everyone wants to do both activities at once. Parties are the other big use of the building: a Big Bowling Bash at £16, a Laser Quest Party at £16, or the Ultimate Mega Party at £20 if you want both activities covered in one booking. Opening hours stretch late most evenings, though Wednesdays and weekends open earliest at 10am, which suits an outing that starts before lunch.
Worth flagging if anyone in your group has heart problems, epilepsy or is pregnant: Laser Quest isn't recommended given the flashing lights and physical exertion involved. There's no viewing area either, so once your group's in the arena, you're waiting outside rather than watching through a window.
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Plan your visit
How much does bowling cost?
£6 for one game online, £7 for two, £8.50 for three. Junior pricing under 16 is the same as adult, game for game.
How much is Laser Quest?
£7.50 for one game under the current autumn offer, £12 for two.
What age can play Laser Quest?
Minimum age is 6, with a minimum height of 1.1 metres. Both rules apply to every player.
How long does a Laser Quest game take?
20 minutes total: a 5-minute safety talk followed by 15 minutes of actual game time.
When do Laser Quest games run?
Every 20 minutes, on the hour, 20 past and 20 to. They run daily.
Can we just turn up for Laser Quest?
You need at least 2 players, and spaces are only guaranteed if booked ahead. If you want to add extra people on the day, it's worth contacting them in advance to check they can fit you in.
Is Laser Quest OK for someone with a medical condition?
It's not recommended for people with heart problems, epilepsy or other conditions that might be affected by exertion or flashing lights, including pregnancy.
Can we watch from outside the arena?
There's no viewing area. Only marshals are allowed in while a game's in play.
What do birthday parties cost?
The Big Bowling Bash and Laser Quest Party are both £16, the Ultimate Mega Party combining bowling and laser is £20, and there's a Teenage Takeover party also at £20.
What are the opening hours?
Most weekdays it opens at midday and runs to 10pm, Wednesday opens at 10am, and weekends open at 10am too, with Friday and Saturday staying open late. School holidays open from 10am.
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