Round1 Bowling & Arcade - Roseville
"Even though I may not be a kid anymore (or in my 20's, for that matter...), I can say with absolute certainty that I was no less excited to finally check out Round1. If anything, I was even more excited to check out the different arcade and crane games - now that my wallet is filled with adult money instead of an allowance or birthday money, I could spend to my heart's (read: budget's) content! After all, what's the point of making adult money if you don't get to spend it frivolously on childish things every now and again and again and again and again and again?Since we were here mostly to kill some time and for the benefit of my friends' kids (and, secretly, myself...) to run around and play in the arcade, I can't say much about the bowling lanes nor the food (it's typical amusement park food with some Japanese snack options). However, what I can say is that their arcade is impressively large and pretty well varied. Amongst their mix of both newer and older fighting, shooting, tempo/dancing, and racing games, there's also a bunch of Japanese arcade imports (the type of machines where you sit on a stool and play), coin pushers, claw/crane, and ticket based games. Not only that, most the plushies and prizes in the claw/crane and drop games are actually desirable (read: not random nor cheap/crappy).As much fun as I had playing several of the aforementioned games, I did notice several of the same "issues" that others have brought up in their reviews. Primarily with regards to how difficult their claw/crane games seem to be. Don't get me wrong - I assumed they weren't going to be easy, given the quality of the prizes and that making them too easy means making less money, but they definitely seemed harder than most others I've played in the past (not sure if the grips are loosened or if the cords are intentionally twisted).Also, while each individual play for the majority of the games here isn't ridiculously expensive, the amount you'll end up spending here can add up quickly if you aren't paying attention and/or pacing yourself with the constant and frequent swiping. That being said, it also applies to to any arcade that utilizes swipe cards instead of coins or tokens, so it's not something exclusive to Round1. In any case, considering how it's attached to the Westfield Galleria (with its own entrance and operating hours), this isn't a bad spot to take your kids while out shopping, a night out with friends, or just a nostalgic way to spend some of that hard earned adult money burning a hole in your wallet.THREE AND A HALF STARS rounded up."
Wonderful
"Was in the mood for Vietnamese food and decided to check out Wonderful. It's a great lounge area and they have a TV that was playing the soccer games. Used to be a cafe, but management changed over the years. Their food was pretty solid and the service was good. Tried their Fried Shaking Beef over Red rice, egg rolls, and banh xeo and was not disappointed. Would stop by here again if I'm around the area."
