If you're a fan of XBox 360, Wii, or just gaming with other people, Net Heads, in Carmel, Indiana, is definitely worth checking out. Leo and I took the kids there recently for a fun family afternoon.
When we walked in, we were immediately greeted by friendly staff members who gave us the lowdown on how things worked. They've got a cool system, so if you want to leave your kids there for an afternoon (within their minimum age requirements), the staff will keep an eye on them and make sure they have a good time and don't play any games you've blacklisted.
The way it works is that you tell the staff what game you want to play and they set you up. It's pretty simple, actually, though frankly, sometimes the setup does eat into your play time, which is a little frustrating, since you pay by the hour.
We felt that the cooperative game list was a little bit limited, given that we had a 10 year-old girl and a 13 year-old boy with us. At home, we have a few games that we play together on our ancient XBox, but and it's fun to work together as a team toward a common goal. But most of the co-op games fell into the category of being either too young for Jay or too violent for Raemie.
And when Leo and I decided to play on the Wii (they only have one), they didn't have all of the necessary equipment for us to try the boxing game, which was a bit disappointing. Plus, the space where you play Wii is a bit limiting, which can be a challenge, given how much movement the Wii requires.
But those were really the only drawbacks we found. And since the food they do have is pretty tasty, given that Net Heads isn't actually a restaurant, we weren't too put off by the lack of healthy food options The cheesy breadsticks are pretty heavenly, I have to confess.
Net Heads is a lot of fun if you don't have a game console at home or want to try some of the newest games. What Net Heads does really well is that they've got an exceptional setup with solid equipment that allows you to have a great gaming experience. I mean, where else could you go in Indy where you'd have your own personal speaker system outfitted in a snazzy dome right over your game station?
If you're looking for a fun afternoon or evening out with the family (or heck, just by yourself), Net Heads is a cool option that isn't too pricey, especially if you do their Family Fun Night package, which includes two hours of game play, a sandwich, and a drink, for just $10 per person.
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