Sonny’s Place is a sprawling family entertainment venue where the video arcade is just one stop among many attractions. The venue is listed in the directory under Springfield, Massachusetts, while its physical address sits in Somers, Connecticut. The complex pairs a large video arcade with go-karts, mini golf, laser tag, zip lining, bumper boats, live music, and multiple dining options, making it a popular day-out destination for families and groups of mixed ages.
With a 4.5-star average across roughly 2,700 Google reviews, Sonny’s Place ranks as one of the more established family entertainment complexes in the region. Visitors consistently describe it as a one-stop venue where kids, teens, and adults can all find something to do under a single roof, which is a key reason it draws return visits from across western Massachusetts and northern Connecticut.
At a Glance
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Address | Somers, CT |
| Phone | +1 860-763-5454 |
| Hours | Mon–Thu: 10AM–10PM; Fri–Sat: 10AM–11PM; Sun: 10AM–10PM |
| Rating | 4.5 out of 5 from 2,700 Google reviews |
| Best For | Families with kids of varying ages, large groups, and visitors who want an arcade alongside go-karts, mini golf, and dining in one place |
What Players Say
Sonny’s Place earns its strongest praise for the sheer range of activities on offer. As one Google review puts it, “mini golf, go-karts, live music, food, drinks and fire pits – Sonny’s has something for everyone.” Across dozens of mentions, families highlight that the venue can entertain children of very different ages in a single visit, with another reviewer noting, “One of the best places in this area for family with kids!!!” That breadth is the venue’s defining feature in the eyes of most guests.
Service is another consistent strength. Visitors repeatedly call out the front-line team, with one Google reviewer writing, “The Staff Are The Absolute Sweetest And Extremely Humble.” The general atmosphere also scores well, especially in the evenings when fire pits and live performances add to what guests describe as “friendly, with positive energy all around.” Food and drink draw their own share of positive mentions, including praise for specific items — one visitor noted, “loved the moist brisket, tasted the kielbasa very good.”
The caveats are worth planning around. Pricing draws mixed reactions across more than twenty mentions, and a common line is that “it gets real expensive real quick,” reflecting the à-la-carte model that can add up for larger families. A smaller but consistent thread of complaints targets the mandatory entry waiver; as one guest put it, “you have to sign a waiver to enter, and we were like, ok, whatever.” The arcade itself is widely described as one of the largest visitors have seen — “biggest arcade I’ve ever seen” — but a smaller set of comments note aging or uneven maintenance in places like the mini golf course, where “a lot of the fountains, signs and decorative objects were damaged or poor quality.” Parking is described as plentiful by most but mixed overall. None of these issues change the overwhelmingly positive picture, but they are useful context for budgeting and timing a visit.
Games & Machines
Sonny’s Place is categorized as a video arcade, and visitors consistently describe it as one of the largest arcades they have encountered. Beyond the coin-op and card-based games typical of a venue of this scale, the property is paired with go-karts, mini golf, laser tag, zip lining, and bumper boats, turning a typical arcade stop into a full afternoon or evening out. Because a current machine list is not published in the data we work from, specific titles and prize counters are not listed here; visitors looking for a particular game are best served by checking the venue’s website before traveling.
Visiting
Sonny’s Place is located in Somers, Connecticut, with the phone line listed at +1 860-763-5454. Hours run 10AM to 10PM Monday through Thursday and Sunday, extending one hour later to 11PM on Friday and Saturday — a schedule that lines up with the venue’s live-music evenings. Parking is described by visitors as plentiful, and the property is built around families, with most attractions sized for kids alongside adults. Food and drink are available on-site across multiple options, and live performances add to the atmosphere in the evenings.
For visitors comparing their options across the region, the interactive arcade map is a quick way to see where Sonny’s Place sits relative to other venues, while the arcade finder directory makes it easy to sort by feature and family appeal. Nearby listings worth browsing include Round1 Bowling & Arcade – Holyoke, Hometown Arcade – Northampton, The Quarters, Bowlero Chicopee, and Game Changer Amusements LLC. Venue owners who want to update the hours, photos, or amenities shown on this page can do so through the claim-your-listing process.