Spring is almost here, but that doesn’t mean you have to wait for winter to end to start having fun around Charleston. Here are a few indoor activities to do in Charleston so you can stay warm while having fun!

Terrace Theater – Catch a movie at Charleston’s local indie theater! Terrace Theater offers popular blockbusters, drama, and comedies, right alongside indie gems, foreign releases, and special interest films. There’s a reason this theater has won so many awards!

South Carolina Aquarium – Get up close and personal with undersea creatures at the South Carolina Aquarium. The South Carolina Aquarium boasts the deepest tank in North America. At over 40 feet tall, this massive tank holds more than 385,000 gallons. The aquarium features lots of amazing animals like the sand tiger sharks, adorable otters, moray eels, alligators, a bald eagle, lionfish, sea turtles, and more! Plus you can feel good about your purchase as it helps with their conservation efforts.

Charleston Fun Park – Cut loose at Charleston Fun Park! We have loads of fun indoor activities in Charleston like our bumper cars, VR roller coaster, VR arena, cool arcade, and mini bowling! At Charleston Fun Park, we have attractions for the whole family. Whether you are looking for something to do with your kids, or just want to plan a fun event for your adult friends, we have something for everyone.

So check out our our specials to get a little extra bang for your buck, and make your plans to have some indoor Charleston fun today!

With Valentine’s Day and love in the air this month, we’re thinking about the classic arcade games that we love to love. Check out a few of our favorites below and don’t forget to comment with your favorites!

• • Space Invaders – This 1978 game is one of the first arcade “shoot ‘em ups.” The game was influenced by earlier games such as Breakout  and Gun Fight, but quickly surpassed both in popularity.

• • Asteroids – This Atari classic was released in 1979 and quickly became one of the first major hits of the golden age of arcade games. In it, the player controls a small spaceship that must blast itself through an asteroid field.

• • Pac-Man – Developed by Namco, this 1980 arcade game established the so called “maze chase” genre. The game has spawned near countless spin-offs (including the wonderful and ever popular Ms. Pac-Man) and continues to be an icon today.

• • Frogger – This Konami classic was released in arcades in 1981. The premise — taking on the role of a frog trying to cross a road and river — is a simple one but the gameplay is addictive and can be quite challenging.
  • Donkey Kong – This one is a great example of an early platformer. Released in 1981 by Nintendo, it also marks the first appearance Mario (originally named Jumpman). Fun fact: Mario was originally intended to be a carpenter, but his profession was changed to a plumber in latter appearances.

Come play all your favorite arcade games that you love at Charleston Fun Park. And make sure to check out out our specials to get the most bang for your buck in our Charleston arcade and other Charleston attractions!

Looking for a nice nightlife locale in Charleston? Well Charleston Fun Park is the perfect place for people looking for an original option for something a little different.

Unwind

Whether you’re looking to blow off steam after work or unwind after a big test, there’s nothing quite like having a beer or glass of wine while playing in our huge arcade. Of course, if you’re looking for something a little more hands on, nothing blows off steam better than racing around our go kart track!

Great for Groups

Charleston Fun Party is also great for groups. Plan a girls’ or guys’ night out to play Putt Putt or go karts. If you really want to get competitive, challenge your friends to a race on our climbing wall. We have lots of great attractions for whenever you need some fun with friends like our virtual reality coaster and virtual reality arena.

Our amusement park also makes for an excellent Charleston party venue. Here, birthday parties aren’t just for kids! We’re also a great location for mixers for clubs, Greek orgs, or classes. Since there are so many activities, there’s very little pressure when meeting new people.

Date Night

We’re also a great alternative to the same old dinner and a movie date. Show that someone special that you’re unique, creative, and fun by playing some games with them.

So make plans to enjoy a drink and our fun Charleston attractions with your friends. And don’t forget to check out our specials to save a little cash!

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! That means it’s time to start brainstorming Charleston date ideas. Of course, the best kinds of dates are always interactive so that you and your date can get to know each other better while having fun. That’s why Charleston Fun Park is the perfect Charleston date location.

Spend your Charleston Valentine’s Day with us having fun with these wonderful couple activities:

• Go Karts – Go Karts are great for competitive couples, or you can enjoy our two person kart together for a cute excuse to get close!
• VR Coaster – Our VR Coaster is another fun way to sit close together And who knows, maybe your date will get scared and reach for your hand!
• Two Player Games – Our arcade is full of fun two player games. This is a great opportunity to show off your skills a little or engage in a little friendly competition.
• Virtual Reality Arena – In this fun VR experience, you and your date will need a little teamwork to repeal hordes of alien invaders. If you’re on a double date, this is a great way compete with the other couple.
• Mini Golf – This is a classic that’s sure to make you and your date feel like kids again. Impress that someone special with your mini golf skills and spice things up with a little friendly competition.

So check out our our specials and other Charleston attractions and then make plans to celebrate Valentine’s Day with us and that someone special.

Arcades and arcade machines have a long history in film. They’ve been featured in such diverse titles as Jaws, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, Dawn of the Dead, Rocky III, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, WarGames, Twilight Zone: The Movie, Footloose, The Karate Kid, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, and Terminator 2: Judgment Day (just to name a few). But here our favorite arcade moments in film:

The Last Starfighter – While it only really features a few arcade cabinets, we had to include this 1984 sci-fi. What kid hasn’t fantasize about being so good at video games that aliens came to Earth to give them a spaceship to fight evil? This one is an ‘80s classic!

The Bishop of Battle – A part of the 1983 horror anthology Nightmares, The Bishop of Battle is about a video game whiz who breaks into his local arcade one night. There, he finally beats the 13th level of the fictitious “The Bishop of Battle” video game, thus releasing hordes of the game’s enemies into the real world. It’s a strange movie, but the arcade in the film is wonderful!

Tron – Speaking of amazing arcades, who hasn’t wanted to spend time at Flynn’s Arcade playing the Light Cycle game? Tron (1982) featured lots of great fiction video games including Paranoids, Matrix Blaster, Vice Squad, and of course TRON! While its special effects might not quite hold up today, Tron is highly recommended for anyone interested in the history of video games in film.

Once you’re done reading about the history of arcades in film and you’re ready to experience one for yourself, make plans to visit our amazing Charleston arcade today. And don’t forget to check out our specials for discount arcade play!

The history of arcade games is fascinating, and in the case of first-person shooter games (also known as FPSs), they date all the way back to 1973!

Pre-Arcade FPSs

The first first-person shooter ever was Maze War created by Steve Colley in 1973 and installed in an Imlac PDS-1 computer at the NASA Ames Research Center. One year later in 1974, Spasim (short for “Space Simulator”) was created. Spasim eventually evolved into Panther, a tank simulator developed for the U.S. Army which was not available to civilian consumers.

The Rise of FPS Arcade Games

Finally, in 1980 Panther was developed into Battlezone and released by Atari in arcades. This early FPS put players in control of a tank which moved in any direct across a bland, featureless landscape. Enemies were portrayed as solid, geometric shapes. While not technically a FPS, Wizard Of Wor is notable as it was released by Midway just one year after Battle Zone. Wizard Of Wor featured a top down camera angle, with players exploring a maze filled with monstrous creatures.

Despite a few notable exceptions, most FPSs were developed in the early 1990s after the smash success of Doom and Wolfenstein 3D. After their success, arcade games such as Taito’s Gun Buster could soon be found in arcades across America!

Video games have come a long way since 1973’s Maze War, so come check out some modern games (including a few modern FPSs like The Walking Dead and Jurassic Park) in our amazing Charleston arcade! Or if you want to experience a cutting edge FPS game, check out our Virtual Reality Arena Hologate. In this exciting FPS VR game, up to 4 players work together to fight off hordes of aliens trying to overtake their command center! Check out our hours and make your plans visit us today.

The Great Wall of China is one of the most famous landmarks in the entire world. This humongous structure was built by Qin Shi Huang in 220–206 BC. Sadly, today parts of the wall have been lost to time, but archaeologists believe that the wall once stretched between 3,889 and 13,171 miles long! Regardless of its original length, today The Great Wall of China is regarded as one of the most impressive feats of architecture in all of human history.

And thanks to  Charleston Fun Park’s virtual reality roller coaster, you can experience this wonder of the medieval world here in Mount Pleasant! This incredible ride will see you racing along The Great Wall of China in a beautiful adventure featuring fearsome dragons, gorgeous cherry blossoms, and all the sites and sounds of this amazing architectural wonder!

And if you enjoy our virtual reality roller coaster and can’t get enough VR, then you should check out our Virtual Reality Arena. For only $8 per person, you can immerse yourself in Hologate! This amazing VR experience pits up to 4 players together in a fast paced, first-person shooter against hordes of aliens trying to overtake your command center. You can play as an individual or bring your friends.

So make plans to visit our Charleston virtual reality roller coaster, virtual reality arena, or any of our other Mount Pleasant attractions including our go karts, Putt Putt, our climbing wall, bumper cars, mini bowling, or arcade. And don’t forget to check out our specials before your visit!