9 year old BOY birthday places? wt video games?? San Jose?

Question

My son is turning 9 and I'm new to the area. I'm looking for a place to have his birthday. He loves video games. I wish there was a place with lots of Wii or PS2 for the kids to play. I have seen these in Florida where you rent like a huge RV with the systems inside and have the party.

Anyway, I've tried arcades and only found nicklecity... Any other places like that (but better) around here...??

I saw Golfland but that's not any better and dont want Chuck e Cheese. No bowling, Pum it Up, Sky High, museums.

He likes Karate... maybe a karate party somewhere..

Answer 1

Take them to Malibu Grand Prix. They have go-cart racing, an arcade, and I think batting cages. It's kind of a far drive from San Jose, but it's fun.

Answer 2

Take him to legoland.Its kid-friendly and also lots of fun! Or iof you are rich take him to Disneyland.

Answer 3

You don't say what your budget is like - but one option is a theme water party.  Gaming parties would be fun but not a lot of talking or interaction between kids.

A lot of times the local pools will have times that you can rent the pool out for parties and they will provide life guards.  Or if they don't have seperate times available you could reserve the covered picnic areas near the pool and have your party there.  It's a lot of fun and low key.  With pool parties you can get as creative with decorations and favors as you want too without going overboard financially.

Whatever you decide to do following a theme is easier to pull off with decorations, cake, games, and favors.  

Answer 4

oddly enough I just saw a webpage for one of those large RV's that are filled with video games and they come to your location.  Not sure of the name, but check on craigslist.  It was in the Bay Area.

Also since you live in the SJ area - check out Dave and Busters.  It is the HUGE game spot in the milpitas mall. Like a large chuckecheese for older kids and adults.

good luck