Bounce Milwaukee

This place is amazing! We were looking for something special to do for a 17 year old’s birthday and we also had a 5 year old with us, while the rest of us (23 – 27) also didn’t want to be bored nor did we want to split up. I cannot overstate how much fun every one of us had! All of the staff was so happy to help us (Joey in particular really hooked us up without an ounce of hesitation) and fulfilled our every ask. The beer selection was on point. Everything seemed very well maintained and there was a wide range of things to do. The food was also hot, fresh, and tasty (though all we had was some loaded tots). For a Saturday it didn’t feel overcrowded at all, either. I am impressed and we will definitely be returning!

Well the graphics appeared aging on most of these games. Wanted to play super tecmo bowl but it wasn’t here. Don’t pay more than 5 bucks. They had me pay that for the day but I left after a couple hours. It was of I guess if you’re desperate but won’t be going back.
I appreciate the offer. I asked about super tecmo but the employee couldn’t find it and only offered Tecmo bowl. Little older but a lot different.

I took my husband here for a date night after purchasing a deal on Groupon. This place is awesome. We went after 9pm for the 21+ crowd. Unlimited rock climbing, laser tag, air hockey, massage chair, arcade games, bouncing– what’s not to love? There’s a bar and homemade food that is surprisingly excellent. The staff there are really laid back and fun. We stayed for over 4 hours and had a blast because there’s just so much to do. I purchased another Groupon the next day and convinced my family to buy one too so we can all go back and enjoy the fun together!

Bounce Milwaukee is a fun thing to do for all ages! Check the weeknight hours as they have limited hours versus weekends.
They stay open longer on weekends (Fri/​Sat) and the kiddos have to skedaddle by a certain time (9pm, I believe).
Activites:
Bounce Houses: seriously, for people who aren’t children 10 minutes and you’re heart rate is going. IF you can even make it 10 minutes — hah! Who knew bouncing required so much effort?
Laser Tag: it’s a more basic style of laser tag and if the group is too plenty (10−12+) you are basically right next to each other shooting each other. It’s still fun but if you’ve been spoiled by Tactical Laser Tag, much different.
Rock Wall: this was hard for me, the pegs were very small. It’s not super high or the same as a facility dedicated solely to it like Adventure Rock, but it adds a variety.
Video Games: haven’t played any in the game room but they are also upstairs by the bar/​restaurant area, table style.
Massage Chairs: jackpot!
Adults of age can drink various beverage options, but I highly recommend the beers because the drinks are full price and are very mild. I spent $ 25 and felt like I drank $ 8 worth.
They do make pizza from scratch, but it was odd when the ones I ordered didn’t come with much red sauce. I asked for some on the side and it came out cold, also very strange they’d serve cold marinara sauce. There are dough choices and I must say that I couldn’t tell the difference between the regular and the thinner, which was again strange, unless maybe the one never was made with the other type. Don’t know. They even have a tater tot pizza. It was different, but just ok. I think I prefer tots as a dish of their own, but it was fun to try it.
Lockers are free!
Overall a fun and unique place to try out once and awhile for something different.

We had a lot of fun playing lazertag. However, we didn’t realize that you had to pay for a wristband to get special treatment. Since we paid for a single game, we only got to play for seven minutes (which is what we were promised). At the end of the game, the Bounce employee chastised us for only paying for a single game and hinted that was the reason we got a shorter game than everyone else. Why offer the single game mode if you’re just going to get screwed for the amount of time you play and get shit from the employees? Maybe hire nicer people?
PS, the whole place smells like BO

This review is for the day time use, with children.
My four year old son and I have been to Bounce Milwaukee at least once a month for the past year. I’ve always been annoyed by their high prices and measly three inflatables, but it’s very close to our house and rarely busy so I previously let my annoyances slide. After going there today, however, I refuse to spend another dime at this location.
First of all, the price. Weekdays it’s $ 9.00. On weekends, school off days and holidays the price jumps to $ 14. This price includes the three inflatables, the one air hockey table, 5 vintage video games and the two massage chairs. When you walk in the employees will try to pressure the adults to pay the $ 9/​$ 14 (on top of the admission for the child) stating, «Our inflatables don’t have a weight limit! The massage chair is really nice!» Sorry, I’m not spending $ 14 to use a massage chair.
I’ve always liked that Bounce Milwaukee serves both food and beer. The beer is reasonably priced (which is shocking all things considered) but the food is overpriced, especially for what you get. For $ 4, you can get the side salad, which is a handful of lettuce and a wilty tomato. For $ 4, you can get their tater tots, which is a total of 12 tots with a small cup of sauce. For $ 7, you can get their wrap… a small two inch in diameter wrap, 6 inches long (no sides) that is more wrap than it is filling. For the pleasure of overpaying for subpar food, you will have to wait 20 minutes to (in today’s instance) 50 minutes for said food. Want coffee instead of beer? That will run you $ 3 for a lukewarm, no refills, cup of joe. Want beer? On both weekdays and weekends you’ll be running downstairs to try to find someone to pour you one.
My son and I were there for 2 hours today. Of those two hours, I spent an hour and 25 minutes waiting for someone in staff to assist me for one simple food order and two beer orders. No thanks, Bounce Milwaukee, I’ll be going somewhere else from now on.
***Updated: As response to business owner***
My apologies. I was very frustrated and angry when the pleasant afternoon I had planned turned awry. Please, let me clarify my response, first by stating that the review of the food and beverages I mentioned were things I have had collectively at this establishment over the course of many visits.
You are right! The salad is not iceberg, I was mistaken. This I had months ago and remembered never to order again. Leafy greens with sad tomatoes. It was so unforgettable I must have convinced myself it was iceberg. Again, my apologizes.
And my bad. My lukewarm coffee was FRENCH PRESSED Stone Creek Coffee. It may have been somewhat hot when it was poured at 206 degrees but since there was a least three other customers in the establishment that day, I’m sure that is why it took so long to get to me.
The tater tots, I’m sorry, was also a correct review. Maybe your cook was counting by 2’s when they served them up? I got 12. I remember thinking each time my son ate one, «well, there’s .30 cents digested.» I didn’t say anything as I thought that’s how they came. Also something I never ordered again so I wouldn’t know 25 is the normal amount.
I’m really confused on who you think I am. You did not ask me to ‘cease activities’ that I didn’t pay for during my frustrating visit. I was ‘observing’ as you so eloquently put it, that’s all I had time to do with all the waiting for service that I was doing.
As I said, I like that this place is so close. I like that it appears to be locally owned. I do not like getting bad service and below average food and paying an arm and a leg for the pleasure. I do not like being pressured into paying an adult admission price for use of a massage chair and a few video games when all I’m doing is watching my child play with his friends for a couple hours. I really want to like this place. I just don’t. Sorry, my apologies.

Came across Bounce Milwaukee NYE party by accident. Best accident ever. This place is amazing and the owners/​staff were awesome and gave personal attention to everyone, young and old. Well worth the 3 hour drive.

Wow. Don’t go to a bar this weekend. Go to bounce Milwaukee.
This place is incredibly fun and incredibly affordable. We went at 10 pm on a Saturday, so it was 21+ at the time. Admission was only $ 26, and this got us:
Unlimited laser tag
Unlimited arcade games (they have 6 or so, retro stuff like Pac-​Man and gauntlet)
three 16′ rock climbing walls
Air hockey
And, of course, a few HUGE bounce houses
Food, soda, and beer are available for purchase at reasonable prices. Decent beer selection too.
Overall, our experience was amazing. I can’t recommend this place enough.

I don’t get the hype… Maybe I’m not Bay View cool enough (and it’s Bay View-​ish. In reality it’s more in the not so nice part of the South-​Side) to get it. Darn suburb-​dweller… lol
One of my favorite activities is playing laser tag, and Milwaukee has TONS of options, this is just about my least favorite one though. The arena is too small, there are only around 18 or so vests. The metal grating on the second level floor is kind of a cool effect (be sure to wear the right type of shoes!!!) but it isn’t enough to make up for the size factor.
I’m not one to bounce, so I can’t say too much about those other than LOUD!!! The rock wall didn’t look exciting enough either. If I want to go rock climbing, I’m headed out to Brookfield.
The old-​school arcade is a nice feature, but too many of the games were either down or broken to really have fun.
I don’t understand the bar either. Maybe I’m odd for not understanding why everything has to revolve around booze. A place like this would be so much better if they emphasized the FAMILY rather than a place for the kids to play and the parents to get buzzed.

Took my son to a birthday party. The place was dirty, employees were unintentive and rude. No way would I return. Its to bad because the establishment fills a nitch, but they just don’t care.

I can’t really review Bounce for rock climbing or children’s activities. I came here for Paint Nite. It was so much fun! I had such a wonderful time, our instructor was very nice, funny and made the experience marvelous. I will say the bar service was crazy slow. You could text your order with your seat number and they bring you your order to your chair, which is fabulous. However, it took an exceptionally long time to get your drink. The only good thing was, my wine glass was very full. The ladies sitting next to me had to wait even longer for their drinks. I would give Paint Nite 5 stars and bar service 2 stars. Not sure if they were short staffed or what, but I hope Bounce’s bar service isn’t always that slow. I would go back for another Paint Nite, just lower my expectations of the bar service. Also, a drink menu in the painting room would have been nice.

Such a fun place! My son had his birthday there recently and it was a Great time for everyone! I love the fact that adults can play on all inflatables, the rock wall, and laser tag With the kids! Everyone working there was so helpful and friendly. We ordered pizzas for my sons party and they were Very good! Prices weren’t bad either which is a huge plus! Also love the fact that there is a small bar upstairs for the adults to relax if they wanted while the kids are playing! Oh, and they also have 2 massage chairs on the main floor for adults only. LOVE those chairs! Definitely need one for at home!
Overall it’s a great place! Everyone had a good time. We will definitely be back soon!

I went to Bounce last night and I woke up this morning wishing it was the previous morning so I could do it all over again.
In a world where a lot of people are too uptight or too cool to do something fun outside of their comfort zone I would challenge anyone and everyone to go to bounce. If you think it sounds lame and not fun then I triple dog dare you to go.
Because it is. A tremendous amount of fun. Everyone has that inner kid in them and very few things pull it out and its usually just nostalgia. What if you were able to act like a kid and be a kid for one day and have fun and enjoy yourself. That is completely possible at Bounce.
Bounce is an incredibly welcoming place. With customer service being a dying thing in today’s world, the Bounce employees were extraordinary and for no reason whatsoever. They didn’t need to be extremely friendly and helpful. They didn’t need to play music and dance and continually make sure everyone is having a good time. But they did. And they did because they wanted to.
Bounce has everything you could possibly want. They have 3 bouncehouses, one is like a sports arena with basketball hoops, balls, boxing, sumo wrestling, etc. and the other bouncehouses have obstacle courses, slides, etc. theirs free air hockey, arcade games, and incredible massage chairs. Theres rock climbing wall and a laser tag arena. The laser tag is very awesome and at the end of the game your individual statistics are displayed on a tv — very cool.
The food at bounce looked fantastic although we didn’t indulge. But seeing a pizza with tator tots made my mouth drool. They have a very cool bar area with beer and wine up top accompanied by seating and tvs.
To summarize, there’s nothing you could want that’s not here. Great food, drinks, and the ability to be a kid again. Not to mention free lockable lockers.
When am I going back???

Stopped by this weekend for a friend’s birthday party. I didn’t know that they had adult only time after 9 PM on the weekends! For my first time, it was definitely a great one. Our host, Jess, made the birthday boy feel super duper special and was very helpful with any questions or concerns we had. Most importantly, SHE HAS A SENSE A HUMOR! (which our group really appreciated!).
We started off the night at the upstairs bar while the little kids cleared out. The drink prices are fairly reasonable and they have a good assortment of beer and wine. They also have a ton of specialty Sprecher and local sodas, which is also nice if you aren’t into drinking.
Afterward, we rallied the troops and played some laser tag. The code names are all local (think, Milverine or Uecker) which was a nice touch on the company’s part. You can choose to have a playing time of anywhere from 8 to 15 minutes, and as long as there aren’t other groups trying to get in, you can play a few games back to back.
Then, the name sake, the bouncing gyms. These were pretty cool. They have slides and a boxing ring, which you can go into regardless of your age. The boxing ring also has basketball nets and that stick thing you throw the football through. AND FOR THOSE WHO DON’T WANT TO BOUNCE: THEY HAVE MASSAGE CHAIRS!
This place is an intense, but fun workout. I will definitely be back in the future!

This is the second time I’ve been to Bounce Milwaukee, and definitely will not be the last.
for $ 19 dollars (weekday rate, weekends are $ 24), you have unlimited access to the bounce houses, rock climbing, arcade, and laser tag! At that rate, it’s financially irresponsible NOT to go!
The facility is right off the highway, and incredibly clean and open. The staff is amazingly friendly and engaging, and will occasionally join in on the fun if they can.
One of the most fun laser tag sessions had two of the employees join in and help fill a session (there weren’t too many people left before closing), and made us some of the leftover cookies after.
I am 28 years old, and the best time I had all week was shooting lasers at people and having milk and warm cookies.
There is a full bar in a lofted area above the main floor, with a pretty decent tap selection and BUILD IN ARCADE in the counter! We were playing old school Ninja Turtles at the bar on a giant screen!
While it’s mainly a kid oriented place during the daytime hours, after 9pm, it’s 21+ only, and the demographic and music switches to a much more fun and adult crowd. We were literally bouncing to Missy Elliot.
The food itself is also on another level. Their pizzas are all one price, no matter the toppings, and hand made. Everything from classic pizzas to tater tot pizza to veggie pizzas are possible here, and they are DELICIOUS!
I am in love with this place, and will definitely be having my birthday party here. Or any party.
I just want an excuse to come back.

We came here for a Unilocal party ~2 months ago, and finally had the chance to come back, this time for my future nephews birthday party! Once again, amazing service and quality. This place is 5 stars when it comes to kids parties… If I had children, it’s what I would choose.
This place combines adult leisure with hyper children — - perfect if you want to kick back and relax and enjoy kiddo activities yourself! Drink a beer up on the second floor! They are working out the kinks, but the «bar arcade» is definitely a winner.
And this place was CLEAN. I didn’t feel like I was getting infected by 8 different viruses like I sometimes do at places like this.

This place is pretty dang awesome, Milwaukee.
It’s a bounce house meets rock climbing wall meets laser tag spot. Great great great for kids and families. Bring ‘em, the kiddos, but check this: after 9pm on Fridays and Saturdays, it’s 21+ only. So winter get togethers, bachelor/​bachelorette parties, adult birthdays themed like kids’ birthdays? THIS IS YR JAM. And it’s SO much fun, letting your inner kid back out into the world to jump and play and giggle and be silly… that kid is still alive somewhere deep down inside, you know.
And check this: they have a BAR replete with beer + wine, and they LET YOU DRINK WHILE YOU’RE PLAYING AROUND, if you sign the waiver. It’s pretty much the best thing ever. (Additionally, if you’re coming w/​the kiddos pre-​9pm and are letting ‘em run wild + free, you can enjoy a beverage and relax while letting ‘em burn off some steam.)
The laser tag room is super fun, and the bounce houses themselves are serious business. The rock climbing wall is fun for kids and adults alike.
And the food: it’s all made from scratch and it’s surprisingly awesome. Pizzas named for MKE institutions/​icons — the Milverine, for example — and loaded tater tots, etc.
There are also a handful of arcade games, etc., and they’re all free to play w/​your blanket admission.
Bottom line: have kids? Check this spot out and bring ‘em, they’ll have a ball. Want to be a kid again? Swing by post 9pm on Fridays/​Saturdays with some friends, have a few beers, and have an absolute ball. *Requirement: must not take self too seriously.

I had come here with the Unilocal!Elites for a preview of Bounce and loved it. They have the whole place open to adults only after 9PM so you can drink and get your bounce on. Today I brought my daughter and a few of her friends here for her birthday and they had a blast. We got there at opening and had the place to ourselves for a hour until it got really crowded. I knew the pizza and food is awesome but had a hard time deciding. I ended up ordering one half Margarita and the other half tater tot pizza. My only suggestion would be to have a picture price on the soda. (maybe $ 7.00) We spent $ 20 just on soda alone. I think I convinced our friends to have a date night here to play some laser tag and bounce around. The vintage video games for free are a great money saver too. Can’t wait to come back!

So I hafta say that this place is Almighty Fun! I was invited to attend with a group of adults and was thinking that this place was gonna be lamer than a dead duck. However I was wrong for two reasons; laser tag and beer! Yup that is right it isn’t just for the wee ones after 9pm. Although before then it is totally the heavens of children from 5 – 10 years of age. Oh and let me not forget the food, all there food is made to order using fresh local ingredients. Personally the Milverine pizza is the best crammed with awesomeness…
Just keep in mind who you are brining and what time you want to go…

My review is to cover the later adult hours —
First off, bring socks. You’ll spend most of your time in socks and not shoes. If you don’t have them, they’re available for purchase ($ 2 I think…)
For $ 9 — $ 19 it’s an unlimited amount of time to jump around in their facility. Which is awesome that there’s no time limit! The facility itself is really nice and clean. They also have a snack counter that has a pretty great selection of foods and drinks (including adult beverages).
So the place is fun. However, as an adult, you can just get through the area pretty quickly. They’re still new and I’m sure still planning to add some more games and sadly some were out of commission the night we were there.
They have three blow up bounce houses. Two obstacle course style and one that’s set up like a bouncey house sports arena.
They have a pretty cool laser tag area. A small rock climbing area. An air hockey table with unlimited games. And arcade games that are also unlimited.
I think maybe my expectations were a little high based on previous Unilocal reviews. However, all in all it’s a pretty cool place and I’d possibly consider going back with a group of friends for late night goofing. I just wish they had some more activities for the late night 21+ crowd. My party got through it all in about an hour. We were also one of two parties there, and many games were out of commission, so I’m sure that attributed to the duration of the trip.
If you’re looking for a younger kids I think there’s enough activity to keep them occupied for longer. It also seems that their pricing for unlimited activities is better than other local bounce house type of businesses.