AREA15

Reviews

• DH

  Dani Hearrell

  5 days ago
  3.0
  Had a fairly mediocre time- almost every game we tried in the arcade was broken, the layout was extremely confusing and the staff seemed sparse. When we did interact with someone, though, they were all friendly and helpful. We really didn't enjoy most of the attractions that we tried, and we ran out of time when they closed. We had a difficult time finding the attractions that were included in our passes and how to find them between multiple buildings. As it was described to us, it is a mall/dance club/arcade mash up. The best thing about the whole experience was MeowWolf OmegaMart. We spent several hours in there, and could have spent even longer. It was fantastical, beautifully built, whimsical and intriguing. That is the only reason I'm leaving as many stars as I am!
• BP

  Brittany Pospisil

  Nov 16, 2025
  2.0
  Area 15 has a great atmosphere and Omega Mart was easily the best part of the visit — fun, immersive, and absolutely worth the separate ticket. However, the rest of the experience felt overpriced and poorly organized. The online pricing didn’t match the walk-up pricing, and we weren’t aware that prices changed based on occupancy. Staff recommended an $89 per person package since we had limited time, but many VR games were either not working or had no staff available to run them. Because of that, we were only able to complete a few experiences in two hours. The Asylum Bar & Arcade also had quite a few machines out of order, which added to the disappointment. Area 15 has potential, and the visual ambiance is impressive, but at this point the pricing doesn’t match the value unless you’re only going for Omega Mart.
• ZS

  zunaira shoaib

  Nov 10, 2025
  1.0
  An absolute scam. The place is advertised as "weird and unusual" and fails to deliver anything but anxiety and frustration. No directions to help you navigate the space, no signage or postage of where is what. Even the workers acknowledge that and seem tired. The games are not worth the charge and end after a designated 30 seconds regardless of whether you're winning or losing. I was excited for the laser maze and when it first ended abruptly literally after less than a minute, I thought maybe I didnt play it right. Repeating it, I realized that they end it regardless of what you're doing. Wasted 30 minutes of my life wandering around the place. Getting the access level 1 pass will give you access to the "Game Depot" for which you'll waste 30 min of your life getting on a shuttle to go to zone 2, where there are 2 miserable shacks where you get 1 shot per 1 ticket, quite literally of the lamest fair games with the lamest prizes. My advice would be to come and enjoy everything you can for free and buy some ride/experience if it appeals to you.
• BC

  Brandon Cable

  Nov 8, 2025
  2.0
  AREA15 looks exciting online, but the actual experience was disappointing. First, charging for parking here is unnecessary and feels like a cash grab. The entire complex is built around this one destination, so asking visitors to pay just to park is frustrating and frankly a bit shameful. Once inside, the layout is confusing. Signage is minimal, and nothing is clearly marked. Online, the descriptions make it seem like you can just scan and explore freely, but what they don’t mention is that many of the games and activities are staffed like carnival booths. This turns what should be a smooth, self-guided experience into a slow, inconvenient one with repeated lines and stops. The games themselves are mostly geared toward younger kids. If you’re an adult or even a teen, there isn’t much here that feels engaging for long. There are a few interesting installations, but they get overshadowed by the overall lack of flow and organization. Overall, I’d give AREA15 a thumbs down. The concept is better than the execution, and between the paid parking and the confusing setup, it’s just not worth the time or money.
• AA

  Aren

  Nov 5, 2025
  1.0
  My flight was canceled and I ended up stuck in Vegas for 24 hours. I dislike gambling and casinos, so I decided I would take the opportunity to visit Omega Mart. I spent a considerable sum in a taxi to get there and I was dropped off away from the main area. As I was walking there, a disgusting man in a van shouted and harassed me. Terrified, I ran to the closest occupied building - the John Wick Experience. I paused in the shade to set the timer on my watch. The staff member who had politely been escorting a couple into the building decided to ask if I had reservations for JW. Firstly, I said no because ew who would want to see that trash. Secondly I said I was just setting my watch and asked if this is how women are routinely treated in Vegas because I had just been harassed and then I was getting moved along. He told me it depends on where you are. Well I was in what I thought was a family friendly area in broad daylight on a Saturday wearing a dress I routinely wear to church and running shoes with a very expensive Garmin watch in my wrist. I wondered if this how your standard sex worker in Las Vegas dresses. I went into Area 51 where very well dressed staff ignored me when I was trying to buy a ticket. Finally I got someone’s attention and they directed me to Meow Wolf. I paid over 60$ to go in. And it was fine. I spent an hour in there wandering before I found commercial areas. I walked up to the bar area where I just wanted to ask the bouncer how to find the restroom. The man helped the two couples in front of me and when I got to the front, he turned around, whipped out his drivers license and started comparing it with someone. The couple in Front of me exchanged confused glances with me. The man had made eye contact with me. I stepped forward to assert myself and he turned so his entire back was facing me. A clear sign. My tolerance for disrespect had reached its limit by that point. I have never been so poorly treated in 20 years of solo global travel as I was at Area 51 in LAs Vegas. Personally, I would skip the whole city as it’s a soulless money sink. I was just supposed to be flying through. If you are thinking this area will be a fun afternoon, go at your own risk. Men, couples, women in groups will likely be treated with the dignity owed to a fellow human. But woe-betide the single woman who thinks this is a safe place to visit.

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