Manchester Arndale

Address

Unit R3 Halle Place Arndale Centre, Market St, Manchester M4 3AQ
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Opening Times

Monday
11am - 8pm
Tuesday
11am - 8pm
Wednesday
11am - 8pm
Thursday
11am - 8pm
Friday
11am - 9pm
Saturday
10am - 10pm
Sunday
12pm - 6pm
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Manchester Arndale
Manchester Arndale
Good times for gamers at any level

Get together for an interactive cinema adventure that'll tick everyone's boxes. Our games are user-friendly and specially designed for players of all ages. Not a tech whizz? Don't worry! No experience required, just good times. 

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Manchester Arndale
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Save up to 25% with a Box Party Bundle
Add Box Party to any 60-minute game for only £5pp. Discounted price Mon-Fri only. Excludes PAW Patrol.
👨‍🎓 Student Offer
From £16. Any game. Mon-Wed only.
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Save 25% Mon-Thurs. Prices from £9. Not valid May 22nd - June 1st
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Soccer Arcade Game Card
LIMITED RELEASE
Soccer Arcade
Play to win $10,000.  One team takes it all
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60 mins
No skills required. Just non-stop fun! The Global tournament anyone can win.
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<p>BOX PARTY</p> Game Card
COMPETITIVE

BOX PARTY

Outrageous games. Outrageously fun.
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60 mins
One box. Ultimate chaos. Battle your crew, climb the leaderboard, trust no one.
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BOX PARTY

<p>SQUID GAME</p> Game Card
Top Pick

SQUID GAME

Can you survive?
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60 mins
Take on all six thrilling challenges from the Netflix sensation.
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SQUID GAME

<p>FLOOR IS LAVA</p> Game Card
NEW RELEASE

FLOOR IS LAVA

Jump into molten-mayhem.
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30 mins
The walls are alive, the floor is deadly, and the fun NEVER stops!
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FLOOR IS LAVA

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1 MONTH GAME PASS

Play unlimited. Any day. Any group.
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30 / 60 mins
Unlimited 30/60 min games available for up to 6 players, 7 days a week. No blackout dates.
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1 MONTH GAME PASS

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3 MONTH GAME PASS

Play unlimited. Any day. Any group.
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30 / 60 mins
Everything included in the 1 months pass, plus 20% off drinks, birthday parties & events.
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3 MONTH GAME PASS

<p>FATHER'S DAY</p> Game Card
Dad's play free

FATHER'S DAY

Dad's play free this Father's Day!

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60 mins

This Father’s Day, June 21st 2026, give the gift of quality time and bring your dad to Immersive Gamebox—for free!

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FATHER'S DAY

<p>BATMAN</p> Game Card
Fan Favourite

BATMAN

Suit-up. Save Gotham.
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60 mins
Gotham City is under siege! Work together to take down iconic villains.
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BATMAN

<p>ESCAPE AI</p> Game Card
Brain Buster

ESCAPE AI

The World's first immersive escape room.
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60 mins
Beat the clock and solve the mystery behind the disappearance of an eccentric inventor.
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ESCAPE AI

<p>CHOOSE LATER</p> Game Card
Exclusive

CHOOSE LATER

Choose your game when you arrive
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60 mins
Can't decide? Book now and our game experts will help you choose on arrival.
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CHOOSE LATER

<p>PAW PATROL</p> Game Card
Preschool Power

PAW PATROL

Join the pups. Save the day.
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60 mins
Adventure Bay needs you. Suit up, team up, and save the day. No job is too big!
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PAW PATROL

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Crowd Pleaser

GHOSTBUSTERS

Who you gonna call?
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60 mins
Call your crew, trap the ghosts, recover the cursed relics and save NYC.
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GHOSTBUSTERS

JUNIOR BUNDLE Game Card
Kid-Approved
JUNIOR BUNDLE
Team-up and win together.
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30 mins
Built for the youngest crews. Fun, fast memory and co-ordination games.
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<p>ANGRY BIRDS</p> Game Card
Smash Hit

ANGRY BIRDS

Fling, smash, win, repeat.
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30 mins
Load up, take aim and bring the house down. No pigs spared.
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ANGRY BIRDS

ALIEN APTITUDE TEST Game Card
Highly Rated
ALIEN APTITUDE TEST
Outsmart the aliens. Pass the test.
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60 mins
Test your teamwork, memory and agility in this retro arcade classic.
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TEMPLE OF COINS Game Card
Family Classic
TEMPLE OF COINS
Grab the gold. Beat the clock.
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30 mins
Raid the temple, stack the coins and out-loot everyone in the box.
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TICKET TO MARS Game Card
Sci-Fi Mission
TICKET TO MARS
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60 mins
Prepare for an interstellar adventure! Join the mission to Mars, mine Elonium, and conquer challenges in this out-of-this-world experience.
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PSYCHEDELIC MANSION Game Card
Trippy Fun
PSYCHEDELIC MANSION
Got what it takes to join the CIA?
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60 mins
Four challenges. One hour. Are you in? Complete as many interactive levels as you can.
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Kid-Approved

WORD FISH

Spell fast. Fish for the win.
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30 mins
Help sealife friends expand their vocabulary in this immersive educational adventure.
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WORD FISH

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
To make a booking you must first choose your location then the game you wish to play. Click the book now button and you will be taken to choose your players, date and time. Our Gameboxes hold a maximum of 6 players so when making your booking our system will automatically reserve multiple game boxes to accommodate your group size.

Standard tickets can be moved up to 48 hours in advance of the booking time. You can do this yourself via the "manage my booking" button on your confirmation email.

For changes to bookings less than 48 hours away (or for tickets purchased within the 48-hour period), tickets cannot be rescheduled, and you will not be entitled to a refund or any compensation. We cannot issue refunds or allow rescheduling for non-arrivals. Futhermore, bookings are non-refundable outright.

Special packages relating to large groups; such as kids birthday parties, schools and other larger events have additional terms relating to cancellation and refunds. Please see the “parties & packages” tab.

Yes, we are happy for you to move or cancel your booking up to 48 hours in advance of your arrival time. To do this, simply hit the 'Manage My Booking' link found in your order confirmation. Once landed, you can choose a new time or date, or cancel should you wish.

Our pricing is based on a per person, per experience basis and will differ per location. To find pricing information, simply select your game, click 'book now' and explore the different ticket prices and options.

The price you may see displayed initially is a 'From £...' price. This is the lowest possible price you could book for. However, once you select a date and time the pricing can change depending on if the venues' peak pricing is in effect. Peak times are pre-determined by the venue's busiest periods, typically this will be during school holidays, weekends and busier weekday evenings, can can vary between our different venues.

Although all our venues do accept walk in bookings, due to high demand we do recommend you book in advance to secure your game experience.

We offer General Admission (Ages 12+) and Junior (Ages 3-11) as our two standard tickets. 

We offer discounted tickets Monday - Wednesday* on 60 minute experiences only for Students/Blue Light Card (UK) or Military/College Student (US). 

*Subject to location.

We have games suitable for ages 3 and up, but not all games are suitable for young children. PAW Patrol is perfect for families with children aged 3. For families with children aged 5+ we would recommend Angry Birds or our Junior Bundle. All other games are suitable for ages 8+ to adult, with the exception of Squid Game which we recommend for ages 12+. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the experience. In our US venues, under 18s will need an adult to sign a waiver at the venue upon their arrival.

Our Gameboxes hold a maximum of 6 players so when making your booking, if above this number, our system will automatically reserve multiple Gameboxes to accommodate your group size. You will need to spilt your group into teams and you will all play at the same time.

If your group is below 6 you can pay for the additional members upon arrival or email our team to add on the additional players; if over the maximum per room we cannot guarantee availability for the additional guests. You can reduce players and receive a refund for the ticket up until 48 hours prior to your booking by emailing our team on [email protected]. We do not offer refunds for non arrivals.

No, you won’t be put in with another group. Bookings are private and you will only be joined in your Gamebox by those you booked to play alongside, even if there’s only 2 of you!

*Excluding Manchester Arndale Social Pass

Immersive Gamebox involves mild physical activity and does not require a specific level of fitness to play. Most disabilities and access requirements, including wheelchair access, can be accommodated for. 

Some of our games are better suited to certain access requirements than others, so if you need advice, please get in touch before booking and we will help you choose on [email protected]. For any players with photosensitive conditions please be aware that our adventures contain digital projections that are a source of flickering light. Please contact us if you have any questions and we’ll be happy to discuss.

Use of lockers are available free of charge at all of our venues for storage of bags, coats and non-essential items while you are playing - however we cannot guarantee availability, so please consider this when planning your experience.
Please wear sensible footwear: flat shoes or trainers, no open toes or heels. We advise wearing just one layer, as you may get warm when being active in the Gamebox!

Most of our venues do not have separate bars, our new Shoreditch venue has a bar serving different drinks including soft drinks, cocktails, spirits and wine. However our venues without bars have drinks are available for purchase before, during and after your Immersive Gamebox experience. 

Yes! Most venues offer a Game & Drink package which you pre-order drinks for your experience - check out our parties page to find our more! *Subject to location

Yes! You can order during your game and drink throughout!

All of our UK venues offer a drinks service including soft drinks, beer, wine and pre-mixed spirts. Our US venues varies by state, with most offering soft drinks and beers and wine at select venues. Check the venue page to see if your local Gamebox offers full drinks. To make sure your drinks are served quickly and our Gameboxes are in top shape, all our drinks are served in cans or plastic. We do not currently offer food for standard bookings.
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your kick off time. We will get you all sorted so you are ready to start playing!
Yes, all are welcome to watch you crush the game - and, maybe even join in.

Most of our venues are cashless, only accepting card payments for on site purchases. We do however accept cash at the following venues:

  • Berlin
  • Essex Crossing New York
  • Denver Colorado
  • Stonestown Galleria, San Fransisco
  • Natick Mall, Massachusetts

Yes, you are able to bring your own water bottle into the Gamebox with you. Most of all our venues also have drink options available for purchase throughout the game.

There are baby changing facilities available for use in our venues, located in the accessible bathroom. 

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