Bowling in Dunwoody finally has a home at Big Play ATL, the 42,000-square-foot entertainment center on Mount Vernon Road. In Podcast 313, Valerie Inglesby gave me the inside scoop right before the grand opening.
Big Play ATL is a 42,000-square-foot entertainment center at 2480 Mount Vernon Road in Dunwoody, Georgia. It has 16 bowling lanes, laser tag, an arcade with ValoArena, indoor blacklight mini golf, private event space, and Woody’s Sports Bar. It opened December 11, 2025.
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Big Play ATL Opens in Dunwoody
Big Play ATL opened to the public on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 2480 Mount Vernon Road. If you have driven by and thought, “That place looks massive,” you are right. At 42,000 square feet, it is more like a mini amusement park than a typical game center.
The team pushed back the original summer opening to get every detail right, and early sneak peeks suggest it was worth the wait for anyone who has wanted bowling in Dunwoody.
Bowling in Dunwoody, Plus a Lot More
- Bowling: 16 glow-in-the-dark lanes with big projection screens for music videos or game-day action, plus lane-side food and drinks. Bowling in Dunwoody, made a little fancy.
- Laser Tag: Step into a state-of-the-art laser tag arena designed for full-on immersive play. Whether you’re going toe-to-toe with your coworkers or letting the kids battle it out, the neon-lit battlefield brings the adrenaline.
- Arcade & ValoArena: The arcade offers everything from nostalgic classics to cutting-edge virtual games. But the standout is ValoArena, a headset-free mixed reality experience where your actual body movements control the game on a massive screen. It’s interactive, hilarious, and surprisingly intense cardio.
- Mini Golf: The indoor blacklight mini golf course is 9 holes of glowing, 80s-themed absurdity. It’s silly, social, and perfect for date night or family fun without worrying about the weather.
- Private Events: Whether you’re throwing a birthday bash or hosting a full-scale corporate outing, Big Play ATL makes it easy. Valerie mentioned they can host everything from small birthday parties to large business events with full catering and custom setups across the bowling lanes, restaurant, and arcade rooms.
Made for Adults, Too
When most of us hear “arcade,” we think sticky tables and birthday parties. Valerie describes Big Play ATL as a high-end experience that is as much for adults as for families. Think upscale Dave & Buster’s meets neighborhood bar.
Woody’s Sports Bar anchors the space with TVs over the bar, a curated wine list, and cocktails. It flows into a private event room with green velvet curtains, and parents can relax while keeping an eye on kids at laser tag or the arcade.
Woody’s is a real restaurant with a full menu of elevated pub food, not just a snack counter, so a night of bowling in Dunwoody can include a real dinner.
Weekly Specials
At opening, Big Play ATL announced specials for every night of the week:
- Monday: BOGO entrées
- Tuesday: $2 power hour
- Wednesday: Half-price wine, cocktails, and arcade games
- Thursday: $5 triple threat deals
- Friday: Family night package
- Sunday: Kids eat free
The Player’s Club adds members-only deals and early booking. Check bigplayatl.com for current specials.
A Go-To for Parties and Events
Big Play ATL was a platinum sponsor of the Dunwoody 4th of July Parade, and Valerie leads its community connections. This is a business that is plugged in and showing up.
Event spaces work for birthday parties of all ages, team-building, holiday and graduation parties, and sports team celebrations and fundraisers. With the Kingsley neighborhood next door, it is also a walkable weekend spot for nearby families.
Why Bowling in Dunwoody Matters
If you have ever tried to plan a night out without leaving the Perimeter, you know options were limited. Big Play ATL fills the gap between family fun and a grown-up night out: grab dinner, let the kids burn energy, watch a game, and never leave the building.
As a Dunwoody REALTOR®, I think places like this make staying in town as appealing as heading into the city, and that matters to buyers looking at homes near Kingsley and Mount Vernon Road.
My Take: This is the kind of spot I’ll come to for the college football playoffs, then bring the kids back the next day for laser tag.
Book a party or see the space at bigplayatl.com and follow @bigplayatl on Instagram. Making a day of it? Here is my guide to Dunwoody restaurants.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bowling in Dunwoody at Big Play ATL
Where can I go bowling in Dunwoody?
Big Play ATL at 2480 Mount Vernon Road has 16 glow-in-the-dark bowling lanes with lane-side food and drinks.
When did Big Play ATL open?
Big Play ATL opened to the public on Thursday, December 11, 2025.
What else is at Big Play ATL?
Laser tag, an arcade with ValoArena, indoor blacklight mini golf, private event space, and Woody’s Sports Bar.
Can I host a party at Big Play ATL?
Yes. Big Play ATL hosts birthday parties, corporate events, team celebrations, and fundraisers with catering.
Is Big Play ATL just for kids?
No. It has a full sports bar and restaurant and is designed for adults as well as families.