Spare Time Entertainment Center
Spare Time Entertainment Center
Spare Time Entertainment Center
4.5
3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Monday
3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday
3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday
3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Thursday
3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Friday
3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Saturday
1:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Sunday
1:00 PM - 11:00 PM
About
Spare Time Entertainment Center is a family entertainment center in Lansing whose sole purpose is to make everyone's Spare Time Fun Time! Since Spare Time is family owned and operated, we believe in providing all of our guests with the best opportunity to experience fun times and create happy memories in a safe and exciting environment.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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naomi f
Spokane Valley, WA5 contributions
Dec 2023 • Friends
Matt was the best bartender I have ever experienced. Dude was friendly, knowledgeable, attentive and just an amazing guy. He definitely knows his stuff. We had a friend show up after he had already been our bartender and he treated us like a king
Written 27 December 2023
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Bowlinghero
1 contribution
Jul 2022
An extreme disappointment, we were there for the Junior Gold tournament, the largest youth bowling tournament in the country. The owners took the USBC's money and provided a far belkow average experience for the kids bowling in the tournament and their families. Temperatures in the bowling alley hovered around 90 degrees, except in the bar wher the owner sat with a friend in 72 degree comfort. The lanes broke down repeatedly and the staff were rude to say the least. At one point a USBC volunteer went to the counter and asked for a towel to clean up a spill and the counter employee told her rudely that she didn't have any towels, didn't call for someone to assist with the spill and told the volunteer to go to the bar, maybe she could get one there. Athletes were banned from bringing in refillable water bottles so that the house could make $3 per bottle for a bottle of water that you could but outside for $4 a case. Every other house for this tournament, and every house I have ever been in for tournaments, supplied free water for the athletes. Stay away from this place, the ownership is all about making money and not providing a healthy environment.
Written 25 July 2022
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KrisM
United States2 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
Disappointed in how they treated the athletes for a NATIONAL bowling tournament. These athletes were denied access to free water, unlike in the other centers being used who had WATER BOTTLE FILLING STATIONS for athletes. They instead posted a sign that said that they couldn’t allow outside water bottles or even empty water bottles to be filled per the INGHAM county health dept, which was a lie. I spoke with the health dept who knew nothing about this and made no such directive. In addition, the air conditioning was poor, if not non Existent. Our athletes were overheated. Many felt this was intentional so they could price gouge and charge $3.00 per water bottle. They left teens in charge of being “the bad guys” at the door monitoring the intake of outside food. One of the women that worked there was the rudest when it came to this supposed health dept rule. LET’S BE CLEAR…. Not one person can argue they want to sell their own food and beverage… totally get that and SUPPORT it. Bowling families are used to this as we travel around the country doing so; however, treating teen athletes this way is unacceptable. What a difference they could have made if they actually didn’t see the event as an opportunity to be greedy and provided simple amenities like a free small bottle of water or a package deal for water and Gatorade. They MISSED an opportunity to build community and bring in additional revenue by making parents so angry and irritated, that the families boycotted their concessions, waited and went across the street to FLAP JACKS where the service was outstanding and friendly. Someone didn’t get their sales & marketing degree. Royal Scot, Spectrum, AMF Eastbrook, and the other centers truly understood what this event was about- THE KIDS and helping BOWLING THRIVE and GROW.
Written 24 July 2022
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Alex W
1 contribution
Dec 2021 • Friends
The escape room was honestly great. Challenging yet a lot of fun. No complaints. The staff was great. The directions were great
Written 19 December 2021
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Stacey H
2 contributions
Apr 2021 • Family
We had a blast at Spartan Axe Throwing!! Marissa had a ton of patience and guided us through out the different games. Would highly recommend for something fun and different to do!
Written 3 April 2021
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Monika S
1 contribution
Mar 2021 • Friends
Marissa at Spartan Axe Throwing was amazing. Very helpful and attentive. She helped us get the hang of Throwing axes and made sure we had a blast. I highly recommend going and having her as your coach.
Written 7 March 2021
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JS1390
1 contribution
Mar 2021
We had a group of 5 and the wait was minimal. We sat down and ordered food while we were waiting for a lane. We had fun bowling but the Axe throwing was a blast! Our instructor, Marissa, was amazing! She made the experience knowledgeable and extremely fun. Definitely coming back!!
Written 7 March 2021
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Celena M
2 contributions
Mar 2021 • Family
What a fun night! Marissa was a great teacher and led us through some competitive games after we got the hang of it. We can’t wait to go back again!
Written 6 March 2021
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Mindy H
1 contribution
Feb 2021 • Family
Marissa was awesome. This was our first time as throwing. My ten year old had fun and Marissa was patient and great with the entire family.
Written 21 February 2021
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mskaye69
East Lansing, MI2 contributions
Feb 2021 • Family
I am always at Sparetime these days and everytime, Dustin makes my visit so nice.. He is such a wonderful guy and his personality puts me in a great mood! He is always so pleasant to see and serve his customers. His customer service is so great he always makes my visit so nice! Thank you Dustin for being such a great guy! Cheryl S.
Written 19 February 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions about Spare Time Entertainment Center
- Spare Time Entertainment Center is open:
- Mon - Fri 15:00 - 23:00
- Sat - Sun 13:00 - 23:00
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- (0.10 km) University Quality Inn
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- Restaurants near Spare Time Entertainment Center:
- (0.00 km) Grand River Bar & Grill
- (0.17 km) Flap Jack Family Restaurant
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- (0.17 km) Burger King