Bowling and Gaming

Fri., Aug. 21 · In the Aug. 21 Buzz
Five Best of Monroe: Bowling and Gaming, an illustration of a strike beside retro arcade games

With thunderstorms in the forecast Saturday and Sunday, here are five highly-reviewed bowling alleys, arcades, and gaming spots in Monroe County to keep the weekend going without getting wet, led off by Google rating, review volume as a tiebreaker.

A retro-gaming lounge in Pocono Summit. Reviewers love it for private party bookings, Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering tournaments, and classic games with snacks included.

2657 PA-940 #101, Pocono Summit, PA 18346

A cozy, family-run 8-lane alley in Cresco, with reviewers calling out the welcoming, down-to-earth staff and a mini arcade to round out the visit.

109 Golf Dr, Cresco, PA 18326

A retro arcade tucked inside the Stroud Mall, with $15 unlimited play and a lineup of nostalgic classics alongside modern cabinets. A bright side of an otherwise sad situation.

344 Stroud Mall Rd Ste 272, Stroudsburg, PA 18360

East Stroudsburg's longtime lanes, the most-reviewed bowling alley on this list, with reviewers highlighting glow bowling nights and the on-site Sky Lounge Grill.

100 Eagle Valley Mall, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301

A large Pocono Summit alley with a bar, snack bar, pool tables, and a game room, popular for league play and parties.

5357 Development Pk Dr, Pocono Summit, PA 18346

All five were active and listed as open on Google as of this week.

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