Sparkz has developed a fan following as one of the city’s first bowling alleys. Over three years, it has added to its list of attractions enough to make it a hot family hangout, with much to keep everyone happy. Here’s a low down:

Birthday: January 11, 2001.
Fun time: Noon to 11 pm.
Entry fees: Rs 30 per person. The entry ticket can be redeemed for 30 minutes online surfing at Junction 96.

Vital stats

Sparkz is a sprawling family entertainment centre situated at 35 Diamond Harbour Road, off the Majerhat bridge. Spread over 20,000 sq ft, there is a wide variety of amusement options for the entire family in plush environs. Sparkz offers a winning combination of interesting games and an equally interesting menu. Apart from the bowling alley, there are plenty of video games, bumper cars and pool tables. Don Giovanni?s mans the kitchen.

Ball basics

Bowling is the anchor of this hotspot. The eight-lane alley attracts both kids and adults in equal measure. The lanes have lights that glow as the ball rolls down. When kids play, rails come up on either side of the wooden lane to ensure that the ball hits the pins and does not find its way into the gutter.

The price per game varies with the time and day of the week. One game on a weekday costs Rs 40 before 5 pm and Rs 50 after that. On weekends and holidays, each game costs Rs 65 before 5 pm and Rs 75 after dark.

Those in search of high-voltage action can pump their adrenaline up with the 30-odd video games. There are options like Time Crises, UFO Catcher and Time Buster. The kids can play Kiddie Ride, Memory Match and Big Bessie. There are the usual games and prize redemption schemes, where the machine produces a giveaway immediately after the game is over. Game tokens come for Rs 10. Besides, there are eight bumper cars, a ride on which costs Rs 25. The same area can be turned into a dance floor during a party.

Munch menu

The Don Giovanni?s outlet in Sparkz dishes out pizzas, pastas, burgers, Chinese, Thai and Indian cuisine. There is a wide array of ice-creams and desserts to choose from. The prices range between Rs 75 and Rs 350.

Music mania

The entertainment centre also has a resident DJ who plays on Friday evenings. The DJ can also be hired if you are having a private party at Sparkz.

Private pick

If you want to host a small weekend party, you can hire the 250-sq-ft banquet that accommodates 50 to 60 people. The hall can also be booked for seminars and workshops, at Rs 1,500 per hour.

Discount deal

A membership of two-and-a-half months can be availed for Rs 200. This takes care of entry charges and throws in two games of bowling on the first visit.

Party time

Sparkz celebrates its third birthday on January 9 with a dance party and some great offers. The bash begins at 4 pm, with DJ Shaky in control at the console and model Pinky turning up the glam quotient. More exciting offers come with block bookings.