Pool. Cornhole. Shuffleboard. Giant Jenga. All free, all the time.
Every Dogwood location has a rotating selection of free games — pool, cornhole, shuffleboard, giant Jenga, board games, table-top games. No game card, no fee, no time limit. Just walk up and play. Perfect for groups who want low-pressure fun between bowling rounds or while waiting for axe throwing lanes.
Dogwood bowling isn't your grandma's bowling alley — there's no fluorescent lighting, no dusty pin retriever, and no dad-rock soundtrack on repeat. We've reimagined the whole experience around hospitality, scratch-kitchen food, and a 80+ tap self-serve beer wall that's a few steps from your lane.
No game card required. No reservation needed. No staff to track down. Just walk over, grab the cues / bags / dice / blocks, and start playing. Lost a game piece? Ask at the bar and we'll replace it. That's the whole policy.
Game selection varies by location and season. Every Dogwood has pool and at least one outdoor-style game (cornhole or shuffleboard). Ellisville has the most variety. Free games are first-come, first-served.
Multiple full-size pool tables at every location. Cues + chalk provided.
Indoor cornhole sets — Midwest classic, perfect for casual groups.
Full-length wooden shuffleboard table — Dogwood's most-requested free game.
3-foot-tall Jenga tower. Surprisingly stressful. Always crowd-pleasing.
Rotating selection of board games at the bar — ask the staff what's available.
No game card. No fee. No time limit. Bring a drink, play as long as you want.
It's all free. Walk in, grab what you want, play as long as you want. The catch? There isn't one. Buy a drink or some food, support the bar, that's all we ask.
Pool and shuffleboard fill up fast on Fri/Sat nights. If a table opens up and you want it, claim it (rack a game) immediately — don't wait. There's an unspoken queue system.
Especially for big family events. Our board game selection rotates, so if you have a specific favorite (Catan, Codenames, Wingspan), bring it. Tables hold all kinds of games.
Waiting 15 min for a bowling lane? Cornhole. Kitchen taking a moment? Pool. Bachelorette party between karaoke songs? Giant Jenga. Free games fill every gap.
The free games stay free because the bar covers the floor space. Buy a drink, buy some food, tip well — it keeps the whole ecosystem working.
Pool, cornhole, and Giant Jenga. Smaller selection than the metro locations but every staple is here.
Visit Cape →Most variety — pool, shuffleboard (longest table), cornhole, Giant Jenga, plus rotating board games. The free-game flagship of all Dogwoods.
Visit Ellisville →Pool tables, cornhole, and Jenga in the main bar area. Family-friendly daytime, late-night-vibes after 9pm.
Visit O'Fallon IL →Quick answers about what's free, what's available, and how to claim a table on busy nights.
Walk in, find a free table, and play. No charge, no time limit, no reservations. Best free entertainment in the region — and the beer's just steps away.