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KIDS family fun
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Big Play
ENTERTAINMENT CENTER
story by Kelsey Sunderman-Foster photos by Teddy Lewis
The name Big Play says it all! The state-of the art entertainment complex features a variety of activities, including an arcade, bowling alley, laser maze, two 18-hole miniature golf courses, bumper cars, go- karts and even an opportunity to mine
Wooldridge has taken the time to make sure his attractions are multi-generational and fun for people from the age of two to 102. With 12 lanes, there’s room for the whole family to enjoy a day filled with strikes, spares and smiles. Bowling begins at $22 per hour, with additional costs for sock purchases and shoe rentals. No matter your level of experience, Big Play has it covered with their lane bumpers and ramps. Full-service food and beverages are also available throughout the game.
for treasure.
“I opened Big Play in 2010 and started with just
miniature golf,” said owner Brandon Wooldridge. “That was right before the oil spill. Ever since Katrina, there has been an unmet demand for family entertainment on the Coast.”
Big Play’s laser maze is full of twists and turns. The goal is to find your way through the dark using only the light of the brightly colored lasers as a guide. Be sure not to touch the lasers, as each one will cost you some points!
Since then, Wooldridge has continued to expand
the complex each year. Big Play has certainly grown since its beginning, and offers a diverse range of entertainment options for participants young and old.
One of the complex’s most expansive features is its miniature golf course, or maybe that’s golf courses. These outdoor courses offer players the perfect view of the Gulf Coast shoreline, and at some very competitive prices. Each course costs $7 to play individually, or only $4 more to play both courses. Big Play also offers
“We’re a very social-based and nostalgic place,” Wooldridge said. “It’s all about creating memories. This is the type of place where a dad can bring his kid to ride go-karts just like he did with his own father when he was young.”