Ditch the console and go play in the real world at these gaming arcades
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If the pandemic-induced cabin fever still looms and you want some bunked-school-to-game vibes, leave behind your console and couch and pick up a bowling ball, laser tag gun, arcade joystick, or whatever strikes your fancy. Here is a list of places you can go to relax, or engage in some friendly competition with your friends, IRL.
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Ajmera IndiKarting
At Mumbai’s largest, widest, and fastest go-karting track., there are a wide variety of karts to choose from, allowing people of all experience levels to race at their own pace—couples can even choose to drive together in the double-seater kart.
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Price : Rs 560 for 5 minutes
WHERE: Bhakti Park
WHEN: Monday-Friday 12.30 PM to 11 PM, Weekends 10.30 AM to 11 PM
CALL: 8879755701
Bounce
Bounce has the country’s largest trampoline park—the 40,000 sq ft space boasts of a wall-to-wall trampoline and over 20 different activities. There is also a dedicated Junior Jumper area for children shorter than 3.5 ft.
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Price : Rs 900 per hour
WHERE: Infiniti Mall, New Link Road, Malad
WHEN: Monday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday : 11 AM to 9 PM, Sunday: 10 AM to 9 PM, Tuesday/Saturday 10 AM to 10 PM
CALL: 8069980808
The Game
At The Game, kick a football around with friends while playing bungee soccer or step into the human gyroscope, a ride that spins and twists while you sit; or go on an Air Walk, an indoor rope course 60 ft high. If that sounds too intense, relax with arcade games or a cricket simulation.
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Price : Minimum entry Rs 1,000
WHERE: Atria Mall, Annie Besant Road, Worli
WHEN: 11 AM to 10 PM
CALL: 7400440055
Zero Latency
Zero Latency offers the opportunity to fully immerse yourself into the world of virtual reality gaming. Put on a headset and free-roam this 2,000 sq ft VR studio with up to eight of your friends, without having to worry about tripping over furniture or stray wires.
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Price : Rs 899 for 15 minutes
WHERE: Todi Mills, Lower Parel
WHEN: Monday - Friday 2 PM to 11 PM, Weekends 12 PM to 11 PM
CALL: 9324095968
Shott
Shott has a wide variety of arcade, simulation, and virtual reality games, but the biggest attraction at the 25,000 sq ft space are its augmented reality bowling lanes. If bowling is not your speed, Shott also has a laser tag arena where you can battle your friends, or grab a bite from their restaurant or cafe, operated by the Rolling Pin.
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Price : From Rs 1,000
WHERE: Crystal Point Mall, Andheri West
WHEN: 11 AM to 1 AM
CALL: 9327940259
Timezone
Timezone has over 12 locations in Mumbai. The Kurla space boasts a wide variety of arcade games suitable for all age groups—beat your friends in a
game of bowling, or win a plushie toy or counter prize at the arcade.
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Price : Starts at Rs 500
WHERE: Phoenix Marketcity,
Kurla West
WHEN: 11 AM to 10 PM
CALL: 022 49685038
Amoeba Sports Bar
With over 16 different lanes and gutter gullies for children, Amoeba is a great place for a game of bowling. With an attached bar and restaurant, visitors can also snack and drink while playing.
Price : Rs 340
WHERE: Phoenix Marketcity, Kurla West
WHEN: 11 am to 10 pm
CALL: 022 61801600
Smaaash
Smaaash has a host of old-school arcade games such as Pac-Man and Jurassic Park, as well as sport simulations, virtual reality experiences, dance-offs, and a UV-lit bowling alley. Relax at C2H5OH, their on-site bar and restaurant between games.
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Price : From Rs 1,100
WHEN: 11 AM to 10 PM
CALL: 18605001929