Staying Cool

How to Have Fun in Houston This Summer in the Sweet Embrace of A/C

When oppressive heat and humidity hit the city, you'll want to get out of the house but stay in the A/C. Here are some ideas for cool summer fun indoors.

05/26/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Gaming on the go

New Gaming Lounge Gameway Finds Home in Hobby Airport

Houston's Hobby Airport just unveiled a new gaming lounge inside the departure terminal.

12/07/2022 By Shelby Stewart

Great Escape

8 Essential Escape Rooms to Master in Houston

Put your skills to the test at one of Houston's unique escape rooms located from Midtown to Humble and The Woodlands.

09/09/2022 By Stephanie Bartels

GAME TIME

A Gamers Guide to Dungeons & Dragons Spots in Houston

Itching to break out your 20-sided dice? Here are all the places in Houston you can go for a quick game or a long campaign.

09/08/2022 By Alexia Partouche

On Point

Hi-Tech Darts Experience to Open in Houston in January

Flight Club puts a new spin on an old pub game, and adds tasty food and creative cocktails.

12/03/2021 By Geneva Diaz

In The Palace

Palace Social Reimagines Amusement with Virtual Gaming and Southern Cuisine

27,000 square foot Palace Social originally opened in 1955 and was recently refashioned into a dining and entertainment concept.

11/15/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Spooky season

Houstonopoly Gets a Spooky Revamp Ahead of October

October marks the final month of the Instagram-worthy experience.

09/29/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Hard Reset

Houston's Video Fighting Game Community Adjusts to Pandemic by Moving Online

While moving to the virtual realm has meant gamers can play on during Covid-19, it’s also meant a loss of community.

08/06/2020 By Jonathan Forney

'Merica

8 Last-Minute Fourth of July Must-Haves

From lawn games, to sparklers, to patriotic face masks, celebrate Independence Day the social-distancing way.

07/01/2020 By Isabella Goodman

The Drawl

Pick Your Favorite Astros Ticket Packages

Get your tickets today!

03/02/2020 By Jeff Balke

📵

9 Things to Do This Summer That Don't Involve Your Phone

Games, toys, and good old-fashioned activities will help you unplug for some screen-free summer fun.

07/03/2019 By Dalya Mawlawi

Ice House

This Rare Vintage Board Game Offers a Glimpse Into Houston's Past

Hoping to snag a copy of Boomtown Houston? Have you looked in your attic recently?

04/25/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Ice House

A Look Inside Houston's Best Bingo Night

This is not your granny's bingo.

03/25/2019 By Morgan Kinney

Ice House

The Stone Cold Truth: Houston's Curling Game Is Growing

Where to play the Olympic sensation in the city you might least expect it.

03/25/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Ice House

Inside Houston’s Competitive Pinball Scene

With growing groups like the Space City Pinball League and Belles & Chimes in action, this retro sport is all the rage again.

02/25/2019 By Morgan Kinney

Fun Times

Did This Houstonian Just Reinvent the Board Game?

Neal Murthy says Sedis is the first new physical game platform—think cards or dominoes—in 600 years.

04/27/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

The Big Game

What to Watch for in Sunday's Super Bowl

The Houston and Texas connections to look for, plus our prediction for who's going to win it all.

02/03/2017 By Nath Pizzolatto

Bar Games

The Life-Size Hungry Hungry Hippo Game at Irish Cowboy Means Your Thursday Night Is Planned

Strap on a bungee cord and win $300 for your friends.

09/12/2016 By Mellanie Perez

Fitness Friday

It’s All Fun and Games at My House Fitness

Houstonians love this recess-inspired team sweat session.

08/12/2016 By Andrea Park

Augmented Reality

The 10 Worst Places to Play Pokémon Go in Houston

Or: how not to get mugged or hit by a car while catching them all.

07/18/2016 By Miranda Proctor