Tilt Studio

The carnival is in town!

In fact, the carnival is in Joplin every single day of the year.

Except for national holidays, of course.

This carnival is called Tilt Studio and it’s located inside of Northpark Mall, which makes it an ideal entertainment spot for when it’s so cold outside that even Elsa is bothered, or when it’s so scorching hot that Olaf becomes an instant puddle.

And our family certainly has racked up time here. As you can tell from the different outfits that my daughter is wearing in the photos below, we go there A LOT.

Each time I step foot into Tilt, my senses rocket into overdrive: flashing lights, bright colors, roaring rides, musical games, the savory aroma of pizza coming from the kitchen. If I didn’t know any better, I’d think I were in Vegas – well, the kid-appropriate version of Vegas, that is.

Our visits begin at the center of the store, where we purchase our plastic game cards. With all the choices of things to do, as well as the variety of pricing tiers and packages, I tend to get overwhelmed (like I’m trying to solve a word problem in front of my third-grade class – it’s not a pretty sight and my children usually pretend that they don’t know me by that point).

I’ve learned to save face by telling the staff members what we want to do and then have them choose the option that best suits our needs for that day.

Sometimes we’ll play video games.

Or modern versions of traditional carnival-style games (like the ones with the mechanical claws) where you can earn tickets for prizes.

When we’re ready to turn in our tickets (which are conveniently tallied on the plastic card), we go to the center of the store to the Island of Prizes (that’s what I call it, anyway).

That’s the mystical place where children go to select toys and trinkets that they’ll fight over the entire ride home.

Sometimes, we’ll also do some of the attractions during our visit to Tilt.

Often, our visits to Tilt span several hours so we usually visit the snack bar to get a slice of pizza or something to drink.

There are also private party rooms located near the snack bar. My daughter had her birthday party here several years ago, and the kids had a blast.

How could they not? With a multitude of games and activities for people of all ages, Tilt is a year-round carnival in Joplin.

Tilt Studio is located inside Northpark Mall at 101 N. Range Line Road. Click here to visit its website. Keep up with special promotions by liking Tilt’s Facebook page.

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Living Life to The Fullest!

I love seeking out new experiences and finding places off the beaten path. I started Joplin MO Life in August 2013 as a way to share my discoveries with others in the Joplin community so that they can learn about the resources that exist right in their own backyards.

I have worked in education and event planning, and have always loved to write. I hold a master's degree in journalism from the University of Oklahoma and a bachelor's degree in marketing from Tulane University.