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Galaxy Arcade

📍 Christchurch, Canterbury

★4.5(733 Google reviews)

Galaxy Arcade in Christchurch is a free-play retro arcade and bar with a strong collection of classic and modern video games. A food and drinks menu is available on site. Birthday parties are hosted with bring-your-own-cake arrangements.

✓ free-play arcade✓ retro games✓ birthday parties✓ great atmosphere
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★★★★★Featured review by Amy

$10 per person you could stay as long as you like. Buy food and drinks if your tummy need a reload. If you born in 1970s or 80s, this place could bring you back to your childhoods. You would know most of the games on the machine and the music and cartoons could bring you back to the old days too. The pinball machines are awesome! They have one VR device too, haha, to remind you what year you are at lol. Oh, I have to mention the size of their chips! They are as tall as a coke can!!! So much fun! Love it! Feel like a child again.

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Reviewers describe it as 'the best experience ever' with 'amazing games, great food, super cool atmosphere.' Parents who attended a party returned the following year for their child's birthday — 'we decided to have my sons 12th birthday here.' The free-play format means families can stay as long as they like without watching the clock.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Entry covers unlimited free-play arcade machines for the duration of your visit
⏰Bring-your-own-cake arrangements available for birthday parties
đŸŽŸī¸Food and drinks available on site
🚗Free parking nearby

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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733 Google reviews

Game collection40%
Birthday party experience35%
Atmosphere25%
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Amy

2 years ago

★★★★★

“$10 per person you could stay as long as you like. Buy food and drinks if your tummy need a reload. If you born in 1970s or 80s, this place could bring you back to your childhoods. You would know most of the games on the machine and the music and cartoons could bring you back to the old days too. The pinball machines are awesome! They have one VR device too, haha, to remind you what year you are at lol. Oh, I have to mention the size of their chips! They are as tall as a coke can!!! So much fun! Love it! Feel like a child again.”

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The Crafter

4 years ago

★★★★★

“We went to a party here recently and enjoyed it so much we decided to have my sons 12th birthday here. They had an amazing time. The games are fun and the food is great for a party. We brought our own cake and I forgot a lighter so one of the people working went and grabbed one from their car. Great customer service!! Both people working were fab - I hope their ears aren't suffering too much after the "karaoke" Definitely be back (sorry in advance for anyone who has to listen to the singing lol)”

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India Loveday

a year ago

★★★★★

“Great little nerdy spot to enjoy a good drink (happy hour 6-8pm) and some good food. The toilets are out the back of the bar, so a little chilly if there's a line, but the free video games and events every other night of the week are worth it. Staff are friendly and happy to yarn, overall a good atmosphere when you're searching for a vibe that's a bit more chill.”

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Janita Patrick

2 years ago

★★★★★

“Arcadia is a super chill, fun place to spend a couple of hours. It was a fabulous venue for my sons 9th birthday - you can take your own cake & the hot chips are great for an afternoon snack. Burgers looked amazing too! Lots of different games to play and fun music in the background & karaoke on the weekend! A fully stocked bar and fun for the whole family.”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Galaxy Arcade in central Christchurch runs a free-play model — entry covers unlimited use of the arcade machines during your visit. The collection spans classic titles from the seventies and eighties through to contemporary machines, with food and drinks available throughout. The venue hosts birthday parties and allows guests to bring their own cake, with hot chips and burgers available from the kitchen.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday17:00 – 22:00
Tuesday17:00 – 22:00
Wednesday17:00 – 22:00
Thursday17:00 – 22:00
Friday17:00 – 22:00
Saturday17:00 – 00:00
Sunday17:00 – 00:00

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