Posted on Fri, Jul. 11, 2008

Laser tag. Bumper boats. Video games. Who says only kids just wanna have fun. Here are some of the many arcade and entertainment centers to hit this summer -- call for specific hours and prices.

Boomers: Attractions include arcade and South Florida's only roller coaster, the wooden Dania Beach Hurricane, plus miniature golf, rock-climbing wall, bumper boats, laser tag and game room. 1700 NW First St., Dania Beach; 954-921-1411; www.boomersparks.com.

Chuck E. Cheese: Another mouse for the little ones to love. The pizza parlor and arcade presents entertainment and age-appropriate game sand rides. For locations, visit www.chuckecheese.com.

Cool-de-Sac: An entertainment center for parents and kids, with dining, arts, blocks, games and more. In the Shops at Sunset Place (on the same floor as the movie theater), 5701 Sunset Dr., South Miami; 305-446-1686; www.cool-de-sac.com.

Dave & Busters: Both you and their parents will be easily entertained at D&B, with a restaurant, more than 200 video and interactive games, billiards, happy hour. The Hollywood location has a parent/child challenge 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. the first Saturday of the month; $30 for one adult and child ($10 additional person). The event includes pancake breakfast, face painting by Ooopsy the Clown, scavenger hunt, and a $20 power card. 3000 Oakwood Blvd., Hollywood; 954-923-5505. Miami's Dave & Busters is in the Dolphin Mall, at 11481 NW 12th St.; 305-468-1555. Visit www.daveandbusters.com.

GameWorks: Play around at this video game and entertainment emporium in Sunrise and South Miami, with new games as well as longtime favorites like pinball, skee ball and air hockey plus a bar, restaurant and an Indy 500 game with mini cars. The South Miami site also has an interactive ride, Sky Pirates, that goes up 25 feet. Locations: Oasis at Sawgrass Mills Mall (12801 W. Sunrise Blvd., Sunrise; 954-845-8740) and the Shops at Sunset Place (5701 Sunset Dr., South Miami, 305-667-4263).

Kabooms Amusement and Party Center: There's something for everyone at Kabooms, from roller skating, paint ball and spin art to arcade games, food court and the Treasure Chest game room (play for prizes) for ages 18 and up. It's at 9130 State Road 84, Davie; 954-452-2800; www.kabooms.com.