Johnson's Duckpin Lanes — Local services in Hamden

We had a really awesome time! Came with a groupon and we couldn't resist getting more snacks, the food is so well priced! Halfway through our bowl it became glow bowl which was an awesome surprise. We're definitely coming back even though it was a drive. The balls are small enough for even little kids to hold comfortably and the gameplay is different and interesting. The couple that was helping us were extremely friendly and explained the differences between duckpin bowling and regular bowling. And the place is all manual, so you press the button yourself to get the new set of pins up. Super duper fun. Don't be dissuaded by the entrance either, you walk through a sort of grungy looking staircase but it's not like that...

Great place to bring the family and your friends. Usually has excellent deals for groups on Groupon. The lanes offer popup bumpers for beginners on request.

If you haven't played duckpin before, it's a bit different than traditional bowling. Skinnier pins and smaller balls with no finger-holes. 3 turns per frame.

They sell snacks and soft drinks. They have wifi down there, but the cell service is horrible because the bowling alley is in the basement.

The only annoying thing for me is when they occasionally turn on strobe lights. It feels like you're inside a pinball machine and the lights distract me. That said, I've always had a...

Had a great time!! Did a date with my husband here, we bought the Groupon which was for shoes, 90 mins, and soda and chips. Very worth it when buying the Groupon. This is mini bowling the pins are smaller and so are the balls, like 3 pounds. You also have to keep score yourself with a pencil. This would be a great place for a kids party as they will have no trouble throwing the balls and there are bumpers on the lanes. This place opened in the 1950’s and hasn’t changed much except for the cool UV lights. I Would...