Arcade Club

Morning! Fortnite on top spec 1080 PCs - just one of the features your kids can enjoy as part of our exclusive Access-All-Areas summer holiday special, where both floors are open to families and all ages from 11am till 5pm every Thursday and Friday.
Who's coming to join us today? Remember we're also opening in the evening from 6pm for adults as well! :)

Gamers of Arcade Club #2
One of the first groups of people to take advantage of our exclusive ACCESS ALL AREAS summer holiday openings were the Hoang family, from Whitefield.
Here are Katie & mum Amie, big sis Skye and dad Mike - all enjoying one of the very latest additions to our collection of Japanese Arcade and Rhythm games on Floor 2, "Toys' March".
... Mike's very first gaming console was a SEGA Megadrive and his favourite game was Revenge of Shinobi. Nowadays they have a household PS4 whilst Katie and Skye also love playing retro games on their classic Super Nintendo mini.
Today was their first trip to Arcade Club and by the sounds of it they'll be back again soon for more! Both floors at Arcade Club are open to families on Thursdays and Fridays throughout July/August, from 11am - 5pm.
On Floor 2 we have Fortnite & Rocket League on top-spec 1080 PCs, Modern arcade games and rhythm/dance machines, PS4/XB1 consoles, big screen multiplayer Mario Kart on Nintendo Switch and VR (12+) whilst up on Floor 3 we host Minecraft sessions together with Europe's Largest Classic Video Game Arcade. Adults-only evening sessions on Thursday/Fridays are running as normal, from 6pm.
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Here are Arcade Club's extended opening times for the Summer Holidays!
In addition to our normal opening times at weekends and Thursday/Friday evenings, we will also be opening both Floor 2 and Floor 3 to families during the daytime every Thursday and Friday, from 11am until 5pm.
Admission price for the Thursday/Friday daytime sessions - £12 per adult, £7 children. Our usual opening times/admission prices are not affected i.e. £10 for one floor/£15 both floors (adults), £5 (...kids, floor 3 only). Thursday and Friday evenings are adults only or 16+ with an adult.
We will also be open for the bank holiday on Monday 27th August, from 11am - 8pm (standard admission prices/policies apply).
Before you travel, please check carefully to ensure that the floor(s) you wish to experience are open at the times you intend to visit.
Please note that if you visit during the day on a Thursday/Friday and intend to return for an evening session when the venue reopens at 6pm, you will need to buy separate ticket(s).
Arcade Club, Ela Mill (just off Wash Lane) Cork Street Bury Gtr. Manchester BL9 7BW Tel: 0161 464 9796
www.arcadeclub.co.uk
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School holiday exclusive! It's ACCESS ALL AREAS at Arcade Club on Thursdays and Fridays!
We've got super-exciting news for kids and families this summer! For the first time ever Arcade Club will be opening up BOTH floors, to gamers of ALL ages!
Yes, that's right - from 26th July, Floor 3 AND Floor 2 (which is usually adults only) will be open from 11am-5pm every Thursday and Friday.
... That means that in addition to all the usual delights on Floor 3 (Classic Arcade Machines, Minecraft, Nintendo consoles) under 16s will also be able to experience:
- the latest Arcade & Rhythm games machines from Japan
- FORTNITE on our high-spec gaming PCs (You asked for it! You got it! :D )
- PlayStation Virtual Reality (12+ only)
- big-screen 4-Player Mario Kart 8 on Nintendo Switch
- our extended selection of PS4 and Xbox One consoles
- the Pinball room (close supervision required please - they break easily!)
Get all of this for the special holiday admission price of just £12 per adult and £7 per child!
Please help us spread the word about this incredible one-off opportunity by SHARING this post and TAGGING any gaming families you know! Game ON!
IMPORTANT!
These are additional, family-friendly sessions for the school holidays; everyone is welcome though no 16+/18+ games will be playable.
One adult per group of TWO under 16s on Floor 2.
Arcade Club will close for 1 hour at 5pm to allow for the space to be reset before the evening sessions begin at 6pm.
Adults intending to return to the Thursday/Friday evening sessions will need to purchase separate admission ticket(s).
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Followers of Arcade Club may remember that BBC Newsround recently visited our arcade in Bury to film the Mario Bros challenge between Super Mario Mum Gemma and her son, Noah.
If you've been waiting to find out who was victorious then wait no more! The video - presented by Arcade Club's very own Dan - is now available to view on the Newsround website - just click the link below. It is also set to be featured on Monday's TV editions of Newsround on CBBC.
Thanks to everyone th...at participated - let us know if you spot yourselves in the crowd! :)
Come and celebrate Mario Brothers' 35th Anniversary with us at Arcade Club - we're open as usual on Friday evening from 6pm for adults, and on Saturday/Sunday from 11am each day, to all ages.
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Our Scottish followers won't want to miss #GamesMania which is now running at Glasgow Science Centre until the 16th July.
Play a total of over 150 consoles, computers, VR setups and classic arcade cabinets.
For more details and for tickets please visit https://www.glasgowsciencecentre.org/…/ family-ev…/gamesmania

Gamers of Arcade Club #1
Here's a spotlight on some visitors who came on Sunday...
Pictured here are husband and wife Guillaume and Julie along with their 3 kids, who are all building in Minecraft together! Guillaume is a regular who often brings a few of his kids to Arcade Club, but this Sunday the whole family came and it was heartwarming to see them all play together. It turns out that this was a special occasion because they will be leaving the UK this week! It will be a ...shame to see them go but we wish them all the best.
Guillaume and Julie met at a gaming competition and used to game a lot. The children have Minecraft at home on their iPad but they enjoy coming to Arcade Club, especially to play multiplayer Minecraft on our PCs. They also like to play on the shooting and driving arcade cabinets in the Classic Arcade.
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Treat your Dad to an amazing day out at Europe's largest gaming venue! £5 entry price for Dads on Fathers Day! ;) Bring your Dad in with you to claim the offer!
Open 11am to 8pm this Sunday 17th June. No need to book - Just turn up! Arcade Club, Ela Mill, Cork Street, Bury, Gtr. Manchester BL9 7BW - Tel. 0161 464 9796
... Offer can be used for any floor (normal price for 1 floor is £10).
If you're bringing under 16's with you please remember the Modern Floor (2nd floor) is 16+ only. The Classic Floor (3rd floor) is for any age. :) Under 16s must be supervised by an adult, so they cannot be left alone on the Classic Floor. The £5 bolt-on can still be added, making it £10 for dads to access both floors!
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BBC Newsround's Mario Brothers 'Battle of the Ages' feature (that was filmed at Arcade Club) hasn't even aired yet but the story has already been picked up by the local press ...see below for the article in the Burnley Express :)

Thanks to everyone that participated in yesterday's Mario Brothers film shoot for BBC Newsround at Arcade Club! We've been advised that the feature will go out late June, so if you want to find out how 'Super Mario Mum' Gemma fared against her son Noah aka 'Kidtendo' - stay tuned to Arcade Club social media and we'll confirm the air date when we have it! :)
Remember, Arcade Club is open again today (Thursday 31st) and tomorrow (Friday 1st) for the half-term holidays - please see our cover image for opening times!

Visitors to Arcade Club, Bury on Wednesday 30th May have an opportunity to appear on BBC Newsround, who will be filming segments for the upcoming 35th Anniversary of the original #Mario Brothers arcade game, from 11am onwards.
Anyone happy to be in shot will need to fill out a consent form and persons under 18 will need a parent or guardian to complete the form and stay with them whilst filming.
Perhaps we'll see some future TV stars in the making! :)
... Note the Classic Arcade (Top Floor) at Arcade Club will be open this week on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 11am until 5pm each day, for the half-term holiday. Admission £10 for adults, £5 children.
Both Floor 2 (Modern Gaming, VR & Japanese Arcade) and the Top Floor (Classic Arcade) will also be open as usual to adults on Thursday & Friday, from 6pm (£10 per floor or £15 for both floors). N.B. Adults that attend either daytime session and intend to return for the evening session will need to purchase a separate entrance ticket for the evening.
For full details of our opening times for the rest of the week, see: https://www.facebook.com/…/a.1421857614 7…/2024198594512082/…
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Another week sees another unicorn land at Arcade Club! Panic Park has just gone out on floor 2 and has instantly become one of our more popular cabs! An innovate "Push Em'Up", using its unique double lever shared controller, it provides a quintessential arcade only experience you just can't recreate at home. Tag a mate you'd fancy going head to head with!

Gift vouchers for Arcade Club are BACK IN STOCK! :)
The perfect gift for any gamer in your life!
Available in denominations of £10 from the Arcade Club box office during our normal opening hours.
... Or, if you can't visit in person, we can post them out via recorded post (£2.50 surcharge applicable). Payment via bank transfer or PayPal (please cover the fees if using PayPal).
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Another reminder that Arcade Club will be open from 11am - 8pm this coming Bank Holiday Monday, the 28th May (please LIKE, SHARE and TAG! :D ).
As it's the half-term holidays, we will also be opening the top floor (Classic Arcade & Minecraft) during the daytime on Wednesday 30th May, Thursday 31st May and Friday 1st June from 11am till 5pm each day.
Please note, these are additional sessions especially for the half-term holidays and any adults* intending to return to the even...ing sessions on Thursday and Friday from 6pm will need to purchase separate admission ticket(s). * = 16+ ok with an adult.
IMPORTANT: Arcade Club will close for 1 hour between 5pm and 6pm on Thursday 31st and Friday 1st June, to allow for the space to be reset before the evening sessions begin at 6pm.
Please see our original announcement for more information: https://www.facebook.com/arcadeclubuk/pos ts/2024198611178747
Thank you for your support!
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Here are Arcade Club's opening times for the 2018 Late May Bank Holiday Weekend - please SHARE with your friends! 
ARCADE CLUB, BURY Gtr. MANCHESTER
From £10 entry (£15 for both floors) - everything is free to play!
... No need to book - Just turn up! 🙂
Space Invaders to Oculus Rift & Vive, 250+ original Video and Pinball machines, 16x i7 1080 Spec PCs, 10 VR Stations,
Visit the greatest gaming venue in Europe! Right here in Manchester, free parking, 2 Licensed Bars, 2 Kitchens, fair prices - all you need to do is add yourself & friends! Stay as long as you like - no hourly fees 🙂
For over 2 years Arcade Club has been the largest gaming venue in Europe! 🙂 2 floors spread over 15,000 sqft
All this in Bury, Gtr. Manchester UK!
Best of All, everything Free to Play!
Arcade Club entry Price is £10 for Adults (any of the 2 floors or both for £15) £5 for under 16s (only the main Arcade not floor 2) (Minors and under 16s must be accompanied by an adult)
Family Friendly environment Food and drink are at sensible prices! Once you've paid entry to the venue you can stay as long as you like! (until closing ;))
The new floor (Floor 2) is over 18s only (16+ OK with Adult) and is available as a £5 ‘bolt on’ when Arcade Club is open (Saving £5 on normal entry price :) )
Arcade Club, Ela Mill (just off Wash Lane) Cork Street Bury Gtr. Manchester BL9 7BW Tel: 0161 464 9796 www.arcadeclub.co.uk See you soon.
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Currently one of Steams Highest Rated Games, Beat Saber is available to play on Floor 2 on our state of the art VR rigs. What's Beat Saber? Well, it's a VR rythm action experience like no other and one thats proving amazingly popular with everyone who plays it. Tag a friend who fancies themsleves as a Jedi Rhythm Master!

A few weeks ago we welcomed Mike and Jamie to Arcade Club and asked them what they liked about one of their favourite games, POINT BLANK - one of the 16 classic arcade machines that will be appearing at Glasgow Science Centre's exciting new #GamesMania event, which runs from 27 June and features over 150 consoles, computers and arcade machines.
You can hear what they had to say by viewing the video clip below (and don't worry Arcade Club fans, we'll still have Point Blank on-site in Bury throughout June/July ...we have two! ;) ).
Find out more about the systems and games that will be winging their way to Glasgow via this link: https://www.glasgowsciencecentre.org/…/ family-ev…/gamesmania

Just another reminder that we will be OPEN throughout the day on Bank Holiday Monday, 7th May.
ARCADE CLUB, BURY Gtr. MANCHESTER
From £10 entry (£15 for both floors) - everything is free to play!
... No need to book - Just turn up! 🙂
Space Invaders to Oculus Rift & Vive, 250+ original Video and Pinball machines, 16x i7 1080 Spec PCs, 10 VR Stations,
Visit the greatest gaming venue in Europe! Right here in Manchester, free parking, 2 Licensed Bars, 2 Kitchens, fair prices - all you need to do is add yourself & friends! Stay as long as you like - no hourly fees 🙂
For over 2 years Arcade Club has been the largest gaming venue in Europe! 🙂 2 floors spread over 15,000 sqft
All this in Bury, Gtr. Manchester UK!
Best of All, everything Free to Play!
Arcade Club entry Price is £10 for Adults (any of the 2 floors or both for £15) £5 for under 16s (only the main Arcade not floor 2) (Minors and under 16s must be accompanied by an adult)
Family Friendly environment Food and drink are at sensible prices! Once you've paid entry to the venue you can stay as long as you like! (until closing ;))
The new floor (Floor 2) is over 18s only (16+ OK with Adult) and is available as a £5 ‘bolt on’ when Arcade Club is open (Saving £5 on normal entry price :) )
Arcade Club, Ela Mill (just off Wash Lane) Cork Street Bury Gtr. Manchester BL9 7BW Tel: 0161 464 9796 www.arcadeclub.co.uk See you soon.
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Over the past few weeks we've been asking our visitors to tell us their thoughts about some of the arcade cabinets that we'll be sending up to Glasgow Science Centre for #GamesMania in June/July.
Here is Dylan and John sharing their experience of Star Wars!
If you'll be in or around Glasgow during the Scottish summer holidays you can find out more about #GamesMania via this link:... https://www.glasgowsciencecentre.org/…/ family-ev…/gamesmania
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Where do I start? Gorf, Pacland, Commando, Star Wars, Track & Field, Phoenix, Outrun, Missile Command, Tron, the list is never ending. All classic games from over 30 years ago, all on one floor and all on Free Play. What an amazing place to go. And then I find out you serve Beer and Pizzas too. Top night out, great value and excellent range of games too.

Went on Saturday and was blown away by just how good it was, every classic you could ask for and then some more from insane Japanese table tipping games, rythmn action, VR, light gun games arcade racers (in the cars) all modrn consoles a pinball room, this place has it all.



Me and my friends completed xmen arcade, turtles, simpsons, time crisis point blank, star wars trilogy arcade, wrestlefest outrun several times spent seven hours there and could have gone longer if it wasn't for the heat.



We went in the midst of the heatwave so it's was a constant 25-30c inside glad we all went in shorts and t shirts.



Food and drink is very fairly priced at 50 - 60p a can and £1 a bottle and a surprisingly good range of alcoholic choices.



If you're on the fence whether to make the trip (2hrs each way for us) just do it and have an amazing day and feel like a kid at the seaside again.

Took my (almost) 10 yo boy his little bro and a few friends for a birthday treat. Like a few people have said the temperature is a little on the hot side but probably to be expected ATM and there is no shortage of fans around the place to cool down.

Service was exceptional :)) everything that I asked for including helping us put the cake out for his birthday was no problem and with smiles all round. The Food was delicious and arrived promptly. We bought loads more drinks than I’d probably expected to because the prices are so reasonable which makes such a refreshing change. very friendly lad on the door even asked us outside on the way to the car if everything had been alright and thanked us again.

I will definitely take the boys back again very soon thank you.

This place is absolutely top. Some of the cabinets are very old however they're in top condition and ready to give you a good nostalgia kick.



The selection of modern games is excellent and the atmosphere around the place is friendly. This atmosphere is curated by the staff who are truly excellent.



Would definitely go again.

The staff are amazing the whole concept and layout is fantastic some real retro games that took me back to my childhood and make this place something really special. Only improvement that could be made is that it was a little difficult to find needs clearer signs to show people were it is other than that amazing

Last time I visited Arcade Club it was in its original home in Haslingden and was amazing then, well the move to Bury has made it a million times better, literally everything you could think of or want in gaming is there, old stuff, new stuff, weird stuff, beer and snacks the whole shebang !!!



I cant rate it highly enough, was quite busy which is great but did not have a problem getting on a single thing I wanted to play on, the only down side was there was that much amazing stuff, I started playing a game and then out the corner of my eye saw another and moved on to that in total excitement!!



It also gave my my retro gaming enthusiasm back again, so I fired my own arcade machine up today and went on the beg for an old CRT TV so I could get the dreamcast back out and maybe collect a few more my fave consoles (just dont tell the Mrs )



Massive thanks to Andy for creating this and to make it even better its right on my doorstep, so we'll be back soon !!

Came to Arcade Club for my birthday and had an absolutely amazing time ! With an entry fee of just £15 for both floors and every game free after you had paid !! All my favourite games I grew up playing were there aswell as high spec pc's gaming consoles old and new there was food and drinks at very reasonable prices and the staff were really friendly and helpful !! The Best £15 I've ever spent thank you so much for an amazing Birthday and will defiantly be back again

Awesome place. Me and my brother visited for the first time Sunday and it completely exceeded our expectations. The set up and organisation of the two floors is done so well. The original machines are such a nostalgia high, man, for 15 quid it feels like you're doing them over, lol. Food, alcohol, retro and modern gaming. Nice enough staff. I can't even think of a negative, cos' even the heat they try to contain with enough fans and even deodorant in the toilets (smart!) So, Yh. I recommend shorts and T-shirt if you visit. Overall, awesome experience. Visit and see for yourself! - Rogan brothers.

Absolutely loved this place! Knowing an original killer instinct cabinet was here was enough to draw me in! Food and drinks where spot on and cheap :-) the only heads up I would give someone is shorts and a vest! I underestimated how hot it would be! Will be returning very soon! Thanks for such an awesome place! There should be more places like this around :-) ste from Preston, A*

Where do I start? Gorf, Pacland, Commando, Star Wars, Track & Field, Phoenix, Outrun, Missile Command, Tron, the list is never ending. All classic games from over 30 years ago, all on one floor and all on Free Play. What an amazing place to go. And then I find out you serve Beer and Pizzas too. Top night out, great value and excellent range of games too.

Went on Saturday and was blown away by just how good it was, every classic you could ask for and then some more from insane Japanese table tipping games, rythmn action, VR, light gun games arcade racers (in the cars) all modrn consoles a pinball room, this place has it all.



Me and my friends completed xmen arcade, turtles, simpsons, time crisis point blank, star wars trilogy arcade, wrestlefest outrun several times spent seven hours there and could have gone longer if it wasn't for the heat.



We went in the midst of the heatwave so it's was a constant 25-30c inside glad we all went in shorts and t shirts.



Food and drink is very fairly priced at 50 - 60p a can and £1 a bottle and a surprisingly good range of alcoholic choices.



If you're on the fence whether to make the trip (2hrs each way for us) just do it and have an amazing day and feel like a kid at the seaside again.

Took my (almost) 10 yo boy his little bro and a few friends for a birthday treat. Like a few people have said the temperature is a little on the hot side but probably to be expected ATM and there is no shortage of fans around the place to cool down.

Service was exceptional :)) everything that I asked for including helping us put the cake out for his birthday was no problem and with smiles all round. The Food was delicious and arrived promptly. We bought loads more drinks than I’d probably expected to because the prices are so reasonable which makes such a refreshing change. very friendly lad on the door even asked us outside on the way to the car if everything had been alright and thanked us again.

I will definitely take the boys back again very soon thank you.

This place is absolutely top. Some of the cabinets are very old however they're in top condition and ready to give you a good nostalgia kick.



The selection of modern games is excellent and the atmosphere around the place is friendly. This atmosphere is curated by the staff who are truly excellent.



Would definitely go again.

The staff are amazing the whole concept and layout is fantastic some real retro games that took me back to my childhood and make this place something really special. Only improvement that could be made is that it was a little difficult to find needs clearer signs to show people were it is other than that amazing

Last time I visited Arcade Club it was in its original home in Haslingden and was amazing then, well the move to Bury has made it a million times better, literally everything you could think of or want in gaming is there, old stuff, new stuff, weird stuff, beer and snacks the whole shebang !!!



I cant rate it highly enough, was quite busy which is great but did not have a problem getting on a single thing I wanted to play on, the only down side was there was that much amazing stuff, I started playing a game and then out the corner of my eye saw another and moved on to that in total excitement!!



It also gave my my retro gaming enthusiasm back again, so I fired my own arcade machine up today and went on the beg for an old CRT TV so I could get the dreamcast back out and maybe collect a few more my fave consoles (just dont tell the Mrs )



Massive thanks to Andy for creating this and to make it even better its right on my doorstep, so we'll be back soon !!

Came to Arcade Club for my birthday and had an absolutely amazing time ! With an entry fee of just £15 for both floors and every game free after you had paid !! All my favourite games I grew up playing were there aswell as high spec pc's gaming consoles old and new there was food and drinks at very reasonable prices and the staff were really friendly and helpful !! The Best £15 I've ever spent thank you so much for an amazing Birthday and will defiantly be back again

Awesome place. Me and my brother visited for the first time Sunday and it completely exceeded our expectations. The set up and organisation of the two floors is done so well. The original machines are such a nostalgia high, man, for 15 quid it feels like you're doing them over, lol. Food, alcohol, retro and modern gaming. Nice enough staff. I can't even think of a negative, cos' even the heat they try to contain with enough fans and even deodorant in the toilets (smart!) So, Yh. I recommend shorts and T-shirt if you visit. Overall, awesome experience. Visit and see for yourself! - Rogan brothers.

Absolutely loved this place! Knowing an original killer instinct cabinet was here was enough to draw me in! Food and drinks where spot on and cheap :-) the only heads up I would give someone is shorts and a vest! I underestimated how hot it would be! Will be returning very soon! Thanks for such an awesome place! There should be more places like this around :-) ste from Preston, A*