Games & Indoor Fun in Latvia

An aviation education and entertainment centre inside the Mols shopping centre. Three flight simulators: a Cessna 172, a Piper Matrix with a 180° screen, and an aerobatic plane on a motion platform with VR goggles.

Axe and knife throwing inside Drifta Halle: individual and group sessions with coaching. Popular for birthdays, stag and hen parties and company events; the throwing set-up can also come to another venue.

Bowling across the Lielupe for groups and families, suitable for beginners and regular players alike.

A bowling club in Imanta on Lielirbes iela: bowling lanes, a children’s play area, a bar and restaurant, and party packages.

Laser tag on a former military site in Sigulda. In the underground bunker a team of up to four searches dark corridors to find and disarm a self-destruct device; above ground there are several outdoor arenas with themed quests. Children can play with an instructor; there are showers and a picnic spot with a grill. Booking required.

A gaming venue with VR games, professional racing simulators and a lounge with PS5 and Xbox Series X, for solo visits, groups of friends, birthdays and company events. Open Tue–Thu 14–22, Fri 14–24, Sat 12–24, Sun 12–20, closed Mon.

Escape rooms in central Riga on Valdemāra iela: a team game of puzzles and hidden clues for friends, families or colleagues.

A bowling hall with a café in Liepāja, recommended by the city’s tourism guides as an indoor option for a rainy day or an evening with friends.

One of the largest escape-room operators in Riga, with about ten themed rooms, from the family-friendly “Time Machine” (6+) to the scary “House of Mysteries” (16+). Teams of 2–7 players get 60 minutes. A second site is at Miera iela 61.

Four escape rooms in central Daugavpils: A Hunter’s Secret, Zone, Magic of the Dark and Mirror Maze. Teams of 2–5 get 60 minutes; book a slot in advance.

An interactive game arena with a 5×8 m LED floor, music and video projections: run across lit-up squares and complete tasks that test speed, reactions and focus. From age 4, up to 8 players at once; booking only.

An entertainment centre in Old Riga on the 4th floor of the Galerija Centrs mall: electric go-karts, an interactive Pixel room, virtual reality, a private karaoke room, pool and minigolf, all under one roof whatever the weather.

An escape room near Cukurfabrika station: you have 60 minutes to find clues and solve puzzles to get out of the secret bunker. Up to 5 players; recommended from age 10. Call ahead for opening times.

An indoor karting hall with a twisty track of roughly 250–300 m and room for up to eight karts at once. Sodi RT8 karts for adults plus karts for children. On site: an arcade, table tennis and a 200 m² event space.

A new karting hall in Teika with a technical 360 m track for beginners and experienced drivers. F1-style timing and a lounge area.

Indoor laser tag in a 1,200 m² former farm-machinery building. After a briefing, teams play missions such as capture the flag or escort the hostage, and everyone gets a printed results sheet. Groups of 6–30, ages 9 and up; there is a party room. By reservation only.

Two laser tag arenas, one indoor and one outdoor, in former railway warehouses in Balvi’s industrial area. Open games for everyone at weekends; booking is recommended.

Escape games on Barona iela: a team of two or more is “locked” in a themed room and has to solve puzzles to get out before time runs out. A game takes under an hour.

Archery in the heart of Old Riga with an instructor, suited to all ages and skill levels. A short introductory session, or longer workshops for stag parties and teams.

An entertainment complex with 10 Brunswick bowling lanes, four pool tables certified by the European Billiard Federation, car simulators and air hockey. There is a kids’ playroom and live sport on screen. Open Mon–Thu 12–23, Fri 12–01, Sat–Sun 11–01.

Paintball and laser tag run by game leaders with military experience. Five playing areas, one of them indoors and open all year. Groups of 4–25, about two hours per game; equipment and 400 balls each are included. A guest house with a sauna is nearby.

An indoor paintball and laser tag park in Jugla, on the former Rīgas audums factory site. Games by booking at any hour; there is a rest room and you may bring your own food and drinks.

Paintball and laser tag on Zaķusala island. Paintball uses softer, more accurate balls; laser tag shows live results and stats after each game. Between rounds there are heated shelters and a rest area with tables and grills where you can bring your own food. Open 24/7 by booking.

An interactive game room with more than 400 touch-sensitive floor and wall panels: movement, reaction and team games for children and adults.