Scene75 Entertainment Center in Brunswick promises a huge array of affordable family fun
By Patricia Nugent
Whether your definition of fun skews to daring adventure (zooming at break-neck speed on a racetrack or trekking across the Amazon jungle) to more tepid undertakings (playing through on a black light mini-golf course or tossing a strike down the lane in mini-bowling) to spy-worthy escapades (moving through laser light beams in a vault, or dominating in laser tag), Scene75 Entertainment Center in Brunswick has you covered.
Rated the number one family attraction in the country by the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions, the 85,000-square-foot complex features 10 attractions connected by a state-of-the-art arcade, a central bar and food truck alley, all under one roof.
“We serve every member of the family here,” says VP of Marketing Alex Zorringer, “from toddlers in the inflatable zone to teens, young adults and grandparents.”
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“The Go-Kart Track is one of our busiest attractions,” he reports. “There are 36 electric no-emission karts, with both single and double capacity. They go up to 20 mph, which feels like about 80-100 on an indoor track. And our challenging layout offers plenty of hairpin turns to negotiate while trying to score the fastest time.”
The second most popular attraction is the Laser Tag, which transports taggers into a black-light futuristic world. Under a rolling mist of fog, the two-story arena features a series of realistic buildings and rooms for players to dart in and out of, whether looking for safe cover, or taking one in the vest.
Another wild ride awaits at the Spin Zone, where eight circular bumper cars react with light and music effects.
You can also undertake an immersive experience at the Virtual Reality attraction or strap yourself in for the 4-D Motion Theater Show, which brings short films to life.
Golfers will get their golf on at one of two nine-hole black-light courses. And bowlers can fire up a strike on the six lanes of mini-bowling.
Alex is an affable ambassador for Scene75, and when asked which attraction is his favorite says he can’t choose. He loves them all.
But when pressed, he admits to how cool it is to slink your way through the Vault Laser Maze, while trying not to trip up the laser sensors before you get to the key and the cash.
“It’s like you’re starring in your own spy thriller movie,” he says.
There’s so much to do here, it could take all day. So why not kick back and enjoy some delicious eats at Food Truck Alley, which features trucks from River Dog Café, Sauced Pizza, 303 Tacos and Sugar Sugar.
In addition to birthday parties and date nights, Scene75 has become one of Cleveland’s hottest spots for business meetings, incentive parties and sales conferences.
Alex also mentions that he and his staff are fully engaged in community involvement—whether it’s throwing free events for individuals with special needs or working with area schools to incentivize academic excellence and aiding local charities with fundraisers.
Scene75 is located less than a mile west of I-71, at 3688 Center Road in Brunswick. Hours are Sunday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. For more information, call 234-803-1100 or take a virtual tour at Scene75.com.