Round1 Bowling & Arcade – Atlanta sits inside Cumberland Mall at 2860 Cumberland Mall in Sandy Springs, Georgia, just outside the I-285 perimeter of metro Atlanta. Far more than a typical coin-op arcade, the venue pairs bowling lanes with a sprawling lineup of indoor activities that draw families, friend groups, and birthday parties from across the north metro area.
Sandy Springs has become a hub for indoor entertainment venues, and Round1 is one of the largest options in the city. With Cumberland Mall as its anchor and free mall parking on hand, the location is straightforward to reach whether visitors are coming from Roswell, Marietta, Buckhead, or downtown Atlanta.
The venue’s broad footprint — encompassing bowling, arcade games, and a full sports zone — has made it a go-to stop for anyone seeking a single location that satisfies a wide range of ages and interests in a single visit.
At a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Address | 2860 Cumberland Mall, Sandy Springs, Georgia |
| Phone | +1 404-254-6060 |
| Hours | Open daily, 10AM-2AM |
| Rating | 4 out of 5 from 2,000 Google reviews |
| Best For | Families, group outings, and birthday parties looking for bowling plus arcade and sports activities under one roof |
What Players Say
The venue’s strongest suit, by reviewer consensus, is sheer activity variety. Hundreds of arcade games share space with bowling, trampolines, batting cages, and other sports-zone attractions, and reviewers frequently call out the sports zone as standout value. One Google review highlighted “trampolines, batting cages, obstacle course, two half court basketball hoops, a mini soccer field” — a snapshot of how much is packed into the space. Another pointed to the breadth of the floor more broadly: “hundreds of arcade games, a sports center, bowling, a whole FOOD COURT, photo booths, vr, rhythm games.”
Pricing earns a mixed verdict. Several reviewers consider the unlimited-play sports zone a strong deal, while others flag sticker shock at peak times. A Google reviewer noted “$31.99 for unlimited time is wild” — a quote that captures both the surprise and the perceived value depending on perspective. This caveat comes up alongside food availability as the most common reservation raised by visitors.
Food and drink is the most consistent negative thread in reviews. Even with advertised kitchen hours, multiple visitors report the kitchen running a limited menu or closing early. “They only had fries and ice cream,” one Google reviewer wrote, capturing a recurring sentiment. Claw machine difficulty draws similar frustration: “The claw machines have been neutered. Some dont fully close their claws,” per another Google review.
Service runs hot and cold. When staff step up, reviewers notice — a Google review singled out a manager who “stepped in and handled the situation perfectly” — but wait times and responsiveness vary, especially on weekends.
Crowds spike on Sundays and Saturday afternoons; one Google review reported “Came on a Sunday and waited an hour to bowl.” Families with kids under 12 are advised to arrive before 4pm on weekends. Cleanliness draws positive marks overall, and parking is straightforward thanks to the mall setting — “since they’re attached to Cumberland Mall, parking is free,” as one Google review put it.
Games & Machines
As an arcade venue by its listed category, Round1 Bowling & Arcade – Atlanta operates a video arcade floor alongside its bowling lanes and sports-zone attractions. Specific cabinet counts, machine lists, and prize-redemption inventory are not published in the venue’s available listing data, so individual game rosters cannot be confirmed in this directory entry. Visitors seeking an up-to-date picture of current machines are pointed to the venue’s official site.
Visiting
Round1 Bowling & Arcade – Atlanta is located at 2860 Cumberland Mall in Sandy Springs, Georgia, and can be reached by phone at +1 404-254-6060. The official site at round1usa.com is the best source for current pricing, lane availability, and party bookings. Hours run 10AM-2AM every day of the week, making the venue a workable option for late-night sessions as well as daytime family visits.
Food and drink options exist on-site but, based on visitor reports, plan to arrive earlier in the day for the fullest kitchen menu. Parking is free via the Cumberland Mall lot. For anyone comparing indoor entertainment options in Sandy Springs, the directory’s arcade finder and the interactive arcade map are useful starting points; nearby venues in Sandy Springs include Main Event Atlanta, Activate Games, Claw Studio Arcade, and Battle and Brew – Sandy Springs, alongside the main Round1 Bowling & Arcade – Atlanta listing. Venue owners can claim this listing to update details directly.