Reviews of Gameday Lanes. (Sports Complex) in Des Moines (Iowa).

Gameday Lanes

346 Reviews

138 Comments

Sports Complex

Bowling alley

3800 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310, United States

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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Reviews of Gameday Lanes

Chad Cook

The customer service is outstanding. The assistant manager nick goes above and beyond every time I come here. You’ve got a loyal customer for life. Keep up the good work Nick. Thank you for everything!

Fernando Chavarria

Rolled into Game Day Lanes and it was a strike! Hans made me an absolute mesmerizing shirley temple. Wow, what a great time.

Dylan Mills

I’m fairly new to bowling and am getting an addiction to the sport. Throughout my journey I have went to almost all of the lanes in the area to bowl. Gameday is very close to my home. I went one day after work to check it out and I was greeted with a bright, clean, and inviting atmosphere. The staff is like family! They take care of their people. David even helped me out with learning to throw my new ball. I’ve only been bowling for 9 months, but now I will always bowl at Gameday. The staff is so personable and friendly. It’s like going to hangout at your buddies place, to bowl. I love it there. I won’t bowl anywhere else! Big shoutout to David and Nick for taking care of our party the other night as well. I also bowled today and Nick was there, beyond helpful. Once again, THE STAFF IS AMAZING!!! They couldn’t have picked a better group of people to run this location. Another shoutout to the Mechanic Dutch for keeping things running so smoothly, you’re the man! Nick even talked me into bowling in a league!! I’m all in at this point. I love Gameday and the staff. Thank you all so much!!

Mark Judge

The alley is clean. It was busy and they did a good job keeping it moving along. Staff all did a great job. Our alley got stuck a couple times and it was fixed quickly.

Thomas Cooley

Friendly staff and very affordable. Did have some mechanical issues with the lane I was on, but the staff tried to address these right away.

Emanuel Campbell

It's pretty great. Good prices, good food, good drinks and a chill environment. My family goes there every weekend. Would recommend to anyone. Also, check out the Cosmic Bowling at 9 pm!

Mike Gloden

It's an older bowling alley. It's came a long way since remodeling. It's normally hot so you might not need your hoodie. Overall it's a good time. Have fun.

Demius Moore

Space is a bit crowded and there isn't much airflow so it gets hot quick. The food was good and the staff was rather nice. Went on Sunday around 12pm and it was busy.

Rexo Shy

Love the place super nice and the company was amazing! recommend for a family night out!!

Samantha Angell

I was super nervous about taking my kiddos here based in previous reviews.... but I'm so glad I chose to check it out for myself! This place was great! Everyone was super nice, extremely kid friendly, and just all over a relaxed atmosphere. There was no weird smell or anything that previous reviews had mentioned. I can't speak for everyone but we will definitely be back!

Melanie Gross

Fun family place to bowl and play pool!

Jean Biase Klein

Alley gets a 4: Lanes were fine, staff helpful. The food however (from Game Day upstairs) was iffy at best and gets a 2. Our party ordered a flat bread, meatball subs, spaghetti with meatballs, a French dip, and chicken tenders. Sides tried were Cesar salad, fries and sweet potato fries. Meatballs tasted burnt, French dip was ok but had no aujus, flatbread was eh, fries were soggy and limp, Cesar salad was drowning in dressing. The chicken tenders looked like they might have been hand breaded and were the one good item. Overpriced for what it is and then a 4% credit card fee on top of that. Bottom line, will bowl there again but I'll eat somewhere else.

Elwanda Prothero

Was a great time. It was my 6 year old grandsons first time bowling and the young man at the counter was so helpful. He picked out a ball for my grandson that worked so well for him. We had a great time and will definitely be going back.

Ryan Dueker

Absolutely love the lanes and the staff. I always recommend Gameday Lanes to people. Great lanes and a clean bowling alley. Staff is so friendly. Food is incredible. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

Jonathan Covalt

The alley is clean and well maintained. Staff was quick when we needed assistance, and the prices were good. We didn't eat anything here, but overall the bowling was good. The only real issue, and the reason I couldn't give them 5 stars, is accessibility. The alley is in a basement of the mall, and there is no escalator or elevator, so you have to go up and down a lengthy flight of stairs.

Michael Littlejohn

Not a bad place to bowl. We got there around 7pm and got a lane right away. The new owners did a good job remodeling the place too. Definitely will come back.

Jacqueline Carr

The girls had a blast doing cosmic bowling!

Jeffrey Klein

Bowling was fun nice lanes and affordable. Food on the other hand was medicare and over priced. I'd eat before you go.

Shane Mc Quillan

Went on a Sunday for the cheap bowling time (10 - 12am). Nice premises, no steps so good for people in wheelchairs (our friend was). Pin replacement was a little slow, but overall a nice, family friendly place. Prize machines seemed to be set at impossible level, or maybe I'm just not that good at them? This is a good place to go bowling.

Jessica Baker

We came around 5:30pm on a Sunday. Not too busy but started to fill up after another hour. They made sure ppl were spread out at that time which was nice. $7 special for shoe rental&2hrs of bowling. Great deal! Got the cordon bleu balls (battered chicken w/ham&swiss inside) amazing! And $10 for pitcher of beer. Young man at the front desk &bartender both very nice. Great experience we will be returning!

uryan hedrick

Great atmosphere with even better friends.

Jpeg Zombie

I worked for the family on and off for many years doing every job that could possibly be done. I am amazed at the negativity given in these reviews. The owners both past and present are family to me, as well as former management! People call it sub par in appearance... You should have seen it on the early 90's when I first set foot in there telescores and all! Don Olson showed me the ways of the bowling business inside and out and still to this day I take every thing that man ever told me and use it in my daily life. This is and updated bowling center but keep in mind it's not one of those fancy new family entertainment centers that So many of you are used to. Its a bowling alley!! Your going to get frozen pizzas nachos and things of that sort which is what bowling alleys served when I was growing up! If you want 5 star dining then why not go to a steakhouse instead of bowling! I will always support this place and the family and friends I've met over the years both as an employee as well as a patron!! Any time I'm in town this is and will always be my first stop!

Michael Clayton

Nice bowling alley, great prices for the lane. Came in and there was a short wait - we walked around the mall and the staff called to let us know when we were next for lane. Had the option to pay by the game or a flat rate by the hour

Dale Anderson

Never super busy. Recently updated, so it's pretty clean. Very fair prices. My go-to spot for my 3 times a year bowling excursions.

Janet Turner

Super awesome people in there working, fun place to go for inexpensive entertainment.

Kenneth Roberts

What started as a disaster, being told over the phone a reservation was not needed for a birthday party, turned into a fun afternoon full of family, friends and bowling! The manager made it work and cleared up a couple of lanes with no notice! Great experience!

Nikki B

Decent place to bowl at a decent price. If you're looking for more than bowling, they don't have an arcade, but do have a pool table in the bar. They do have some food

Jeremy Daryl

Gameday Lanes is a great place to go bowling, have a few drinks and some good food, and a good time. Thanks for the fun!

J Bell

Kids birthday party was a blast. The staff was friendly and kind.

JoAnn Schmitt

Went on Thursday, great bargain on shoes and games. The place was clean and well run. We had a lot of fun! Would highly recommend!

Caylee Pettyjohn

The lanes were nicely polished

E Rash

Awesome rates for bowling during the week! Staff is friendly & attentive. No excuse for not checking this place out

Charles Rowland

They're awesome and the price to get in is really good. The food is delicious I was there all day and it felt like only 30 min went by and I still had fun

Julia N

Fun time with the family. Not too expensive. They didn't have a high chair for our one year old. We were there for our six year old.

Shannon Jeffries

My grandchildren and I had a very nice time friendly awesome employees good pizza we really had fun loved it

Mike Ramsey

We had fun..had to wait about 45 minutes to get in but worth it we had fun

Allen Nichols

Great place. Very clean with friendly staff and very reasonable prices. Take the entire family bowling!

Wil Q

Decent prices. $4.25 per person per game can get a little spendy. Tho. Probably why it's empty during the day. Had the whole place to ourselves.

Jackie Ingle-Moughler

Great atmosphere. Kids loved playing!

Jenny V

This bowling alley is located in the basement of the mall. It was a little difficult for us to find it. It is a treasure! Beautiful lanes. Very good prices for bowling!

Vickie Cave

Great bowling and shoe deals on Thursdays!!!!!! Only $1 per game and $1 shoe rental! You can't beat that for family-time entertainment! A must do!!!!!!😊😊😊😊😊 …

Lora Jones

What a great experience! Everything was so clean and the staff was so friendly & great with the kids!

Julie Ann

Lanes kept messing up, no silverware given. Employees just looked confused

Cole Ripperger

Great time with family... staff super nice... just wish they had a baby changing station in men’s bathroom..

Warren Harne

Had a great time guys behind the desk were very helpful

Richard

Good music, good food, went with friends so it was a good time.

M W

Des Moines' hidden bowling alley below the mall, accessed from inside the mall. Good lanes, but was way under staffed for a planned birthday party, so removing one star.

Stephen Waugh

Fun times and great food!

Lacy Ruffalo

I loved spending time there while I was visiting my family! They're so clean and everyone was so nice!

Suzanne

Very clean and inviting. Quiet sunday bowl....reasonable price....full bar and kitchen...pleasantly surprised

Amy Kenna Davis

Staff was awesome. Drinks and food very good. Bowling was a great time

Rick O'Hara

Decent bowling center. Typical bowling alley food at typical high prices. Pro shop folks were helpful.

Kiesha Dunigan

Our lanes kept messing up and they gave us a full refund! Very nice people!

Ashley Immerfall

Havent been bowling in a long time . Great place to go!

Jules Arcelo

It was alright, i had a good time, but i felt the staff werent very... Shall i say... Cheerful

Kandalyn Davies

Had an amazing time, workers were amazing, definitely recommend going!!

Brian M

Very nicely kept bowling alley. Very family friendly even for the little kids.

Abhinav Sharma

Since last time i visited in september and this place has changed a lot. it is much better looking. may be a best lanes right now near by des moines area

Ron Harrington

I worked at the front desk in 1978. It was a fun place

Scott Cooper

Super hidden gem in des moines. Great family outing was had by all.

Jamie Lee

I like to bowl a couple games and/or play pool in the lounge and drink some beer. It does, however, make things inconvenient that the bar is cash only.

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Craig Kumlien

Great customer service. Very clean and friendly.

Brian Atwood

Definitely better than Val Lanes. Cold beer and no stench.

Nathan Reinholdt

Very nice workers and a fun place

Dennis Irvin

Nice place. Gave our group a good deal.

Antony H

Good crowd, kid friendly, great family time!

Alexis Fliss

They have good deals and their workers seemed nice.

soldier boy

It's great and family friendly lots of fun

Evelyn Garrison Robertson

Had fun but need ventilation skip the food

Tracy Harding

Good place to have fun bowling.

D C

Its old Basements Storage from Merle Hay Mall & It's Front Left Entrance of Merle Hay Mall ☆☆☆☆☆=5

Isabelle Mendenhall

Love bowling, and it's always a fun time when I go

Kathy Lenore

Our son bowls there. We went to watch him bowl when we were in town.

Bond Hageman

Its a fun place to hangout with friends and to have fun bowling.🎳🎳 …

Tawn Streich

Great time, so glad it is open again.

Thomas Carlisle

They have a new floors and ñew video scoring

Zach Kirschner

Clean and fun with kids. Had plenty of light balls for kids.

Mike Cindy Cleaver

Good Bowling great prices per game

Nicole Poole

Fun for all ages and groups. They also serve food.

Stephanie Cleaver

Couldn't even get a lane to bowl with some friends. We went else where

Tom Trettin

Extremely competitive pricing, nice lanes, great experience!

Ray Strekal

Was there for a Special Olympics event! Staff were great!

Adam Goldberg

A cheap and fun place for bowling. It's great for dates.

Ed Kordick

nice place and reasonable prices!

Alex Johnson Jr

Enjoyed myself...

Barbara Bauer

Take grandkids there. They love it and staff very helpful

Mike Stewart

Small problem w/lane scoring, but good service.

Max Chenchar

It was nice and clean and super fun!

rasim dezic

For the price not a bad place at all its very affordable!

Dustin S.

Had fun I love bowling

Carl Thomas

It was a fun night we might do it again

Mackenzie Carpe

Definitely could use a facelift, but prices are good.

Dan S

Lanes were decent and the price was great.

Tony George

Nice place to go walk around and shop!

Angela Cumings

Very friendly employees

Joshua Wilke

Quite warm but still fun

Benjamin Goodwin

Great family fun.

Curtis Glenn

Great atmosphere friendly staff

Nancy La Vie

Free bowling but the machine got stuck for a bunch of minutes

Radio2600

It's right up your alley.

Army Vet1

Great drinks and good food

Robert Wilson

Fun place to bowl with friends!

Paul ODonnell

Nice

danielle hargens

Fun place. Super rude staff

Ryan Simmons

$2 per person on Thursday's

catrice Pinks

Great deal on Thursday night

Alexandra LIfka-Reselman

Very clean for a bowling alley

Matthew Steven

Clean, adequate, food and drink, too

Andrew Sullivan

Great family fun!

Shelby Burns (Sburns)

Good daily specials!

Robert Yegon

Cool and quiet environment.

Janet Wilson

Great place to bowl.

Deverette Magee

It's pretty cool

UNITY FRAGRANCE

Nice vibes here

Gregory Barber

Great place to bowl

Crystal Staton

It's awesome

XXXlilgamerbeast

So much fun

Matt Hurley

Nice bowling alley

Adam Stephenson

I bowled a 81

Terry Goehring

Good

terry weaver

Nice place.

jason breen

Rainbow League Rocks!

Andrew Godinez

Hidden gem in the mall

Jeremiah Avery

Great for parties

Rodrigo Vazquez

Fun

Sharlene Taylor

Fun & entertaining.

CEO shipp

Great place

Linda Taylor

Always fun

Kris Spoonhaltz

Good games

Daniel Alejandro Cañas Viggiani

(Translation) People are not so friendly 👎🏿 (Original) La gente no es tan amable 👎🏿 …

Albert ortega

(Translation) Come and have fun. Maximum very good place. (Original) Vez y divertete al. Maximo muy buen lugar.

Zac Kuehl

(Translation) SO MUCH FINDINGS! (Original) SO MUCH FUNN!

Sarah Davis

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Joe Woods

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Stephanie Smith

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