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Adult Bounce House And Playground Opens At Luxor Las Vegas

Author Carla Rea
Adult Bounce House And Playground Opens At Luxor In Las Vegas

Play Playground is a new bounce house in Las Vegas. What’s so special about that? It’s for adults!

It’s Time To Really Be A Kid Again  In Las Vegas

Just in time for the big game crowd – inflatable mazes, a target-practice cactus, and swinging poker chips you have to dodge, that is, provided you still have the mental and physical coordination you once had. Now here’s the fun part – there are cocktails at this bounce house!

It’s called Play Playground, and according to their website, it is a “15,000 square foot immersive gamified bar and entertainment destination.” It’s located at the Luxor Resort and Casino, in Las Vegas.

Welcome adults – who want to act like kids again. Kids 15 and older are welcome – but only until 5pm. After that, it’s 21 and over.

Jennifer Worthington, co-founder of Play Playground, posed a question to the Las Vegas Review Journal, “Have you been in a bounce house since you were a kid? Let me just tell you, it is damn fun as an adult.”

Be A Human Dart In The Bullseye Bounce

Some of the games at Play Playground include, the Bullseye Bounce. It’s the old David Letterman fun of putting on a Velcro bodysuit then you bounce off a trampoline, onto a velcro target. You’re a human dart! Doctor Doctor appears to be a giant game of Operation.

Biggle Ball is the maze you did as a kid, trying to maneuver the silver ball through it, without it falling through a hole. This version is very large, and you do it with friends. High Five has you high fiving lights as they appear, then disappear. Frolic looks like a big Dance, Dance Revolution game. Poker Parkour has you dodging huge poker chips as you cross a balance beam.

The attractions are big, bright, and colorful, and take a little thought. Most are played with multiple players – and it looks like hella fun!

Bring You Birthday Party, Team Building, And Office Party

You can book Play Playground as an office, or business retreat, or team building experience. And of course, adult birthday parties are welcome.

Think back to how fun it was when you ran out to the playground for recess, as a kid. And you ran for the swings. and slide. Everyday should be like that. But you are older now, so just be a bit more careful. Because when you fall you don’t bounce like you used to.

Carla Rea is the morning show co-host on “The Mike and Carla Morning Show" on 96.3 KKLZ, in Las Vegas. She has been working with her partner and friend Mike O'Brian for the past 25 plus years. At KKLZ for 12 years. Carla Rea is a Gracie Award winner. She started out in talk radio, "when talk radio was still fun" Rea says. Prior to, and along with doing the morning show, Carla is also a comedian. You may have seen her on Conan O'Brien, Evening at The Improv, Showtime, or several comedy clubs across the country. Carla also worked as a light feature reporter at KSNV/NBC Las Vegas, going behind the scenes at various shows, and restaurants on the Las Vegas strip. As a content creator 96.3 KKLZ, Carla writes in a sarcastic, cheeky, unapologetic way on Las Vegas, movies, TV, celebrities, and this thing we call life.

Las Vegas Locals Share Their Favorite Dive Bars

There’s nothing better than a dive bar in Las Vegas — especially on National Dive Bar Day!

What is a  Dive Bar?

Typically a dive bar is a small, unglamorous, eclectic, old-style drinking establishment with cheap drinks, dim lighting, shabby or dated décor, neon beer signs, local clientele, and parking — generally in the back.

In a city that’s not short of upscale cocktail joints, and long on thrifty and thirsty patrons, it makes sense that cheap dive bars are plenty in Las Vegas.  Many of these bars have a novelty value that helps you overlook some of the smoke and bad lighting in their business plan.

Other bars just simply fit the bill of a locals only dive bar and are just the off-Strip adventure you’re looking for. These are not in any tourist guidebook.

Las Vegas Locals Share Their Favorites:

As we celebrated National Dive Bar day with listeners, some of them shared their favorites.  

Gems likes Dino’s Lounge and the Double Down Saloon with its “Shut Up and Drink” attitude, to The Dispensary Lounge with its great burgers, and the LGBTQ Fun Hog Ranch with peanut shells on the floor. There is definitely a dive bar for everyone in Las Vegas.

Helpful hint: You might want to take your clothes off in the garage before you go in the house after going to one of these watering holes because of all the smoke in these good ol’ dives. 

Full disclosure: This writer is a huge fan of Dino’s Lounge. There’s parking, affordable drinks (and decent scotch), great karaoke with some of the most amazing singers you’ll ever hear. Trust us, you’re not going to see or hear them on American Idol or The Voice.

So, if you’re looking for cool, totally local, almost neighborhood-like, bars and hangouts in Las Vegas — there are plenty. You’ll definitely meet some characters along the way. If you’re into gambling some of the bars on this list feature video poker to kill some time.

 

  • Dino's

    It’s been around since 1962. Neighborhood regulars and downtown hipsters fill the place. Sticky floors, pool tables, lots of smoke, and karaoke make this place a blast!

    Dino's Lounge

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  • Double Down Saloon

    In your face attitude, a loud DJ, and a wide range of live music. Art, stickers and fun signs like, “You puke, you clean.” Try the Ass Juice shot. Legend has it, it is the  spillage of previously poured drinks.

    Dino's Lounge

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  • Dispensary Lounge

    A very ’70s feel with an actual working water wheel. Playboy magazine actually rated it the fourth best dive bar in the country at one time. The half-pound burger remains a huge draw for locals because it’s one damn good burger!

    Dispensary Lounge

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  • Stage Door

    A great 24-hour dive off the Strip next to Battista’s Hole in the Wall. Cheap drinks and great people watching — what else do you need?

    Stage Door Casino

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  • Frankie's Tiki Lounge

    One of the premier Las Vegas Tiki lounges. Deadly potent drinks, plenty of authentic Tiki props, and a great surf music selection on the jukebox. Also, lots of glowing puffer fish and cigarette smoke.

    Frankie's Tiki Room

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  • Champagne's Cafe

    Velvet-draped walls, red vinyl booths, framed Marilyn Monroe pictures, and the Rat Pack playing on the jukebox.  Dark and smoky, – all charm and no frills. “Bar Rescue” to modernize Champagne’s, but it reclaimed its divey vibe after the BR crew left. Nightly drink specials only make the late night karaoke wors – better!

    Champagnes Cafe

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  • Fun Hog Ranch

    A great dive bar that also happens to be a LGBTQ bar. Fetish wear and leather are encouraged! A rustic, basic design, and an unpretentious atmosphere. Bring cash – still might be cash only.

    Fun Hog Ranch

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  • Hogs & Heifers

    The Vegas hitchin’ post of the New York City original, and the inspiration for Coyote Ugly.  Popular with genuine and wannabe bikers. Females are encouraged to dance on the bar – and to donate their bras to hang from the ceiling. Bartenders often berate customers with megaphones, and it’s a ton of fun — bra or no bra.

    Hogs & Heifers Saloon

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  • Gold Mine Tavern - Henderson, NV

    The Gold Mine Tavern started rockin’ and rollin’ in 1965. Their website says: “We’ve been bringing our friends in Hendertucky and Vegas the finest live local bands this city has ever known.” Wings, sliders, booze, and locals, locals, locals!

    Gold Mine Tavern

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