Arcade Club, Bury

Has anyone been to Arcade Club in Bury? Spent Saturday afternoon there and have to say it was like stepping back in time. They've got well over 100 cabinets over 2 floors, an Oculus Rift, a PSVR and shit loads of consoles and PC's to have a go on. Thoroughly enjoyable afternoon. £10 to get in and all the games are free. Word of caution though, by mid afternoon it was so fucking busy you couldn't get on some of the more popular games and it also appeared to be a dumping ground for parents just letting their kids run fucking riot. http://www.arcadeclub.co.uk

That is a really good idea, how many people do they let in at any one time ?

Tronads on here is a regular.

A friend of mine has been one recently and said it was great vaue for money and a proper blast from the past

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Originally Posted by JonEp

That is a really good idea, how many people do they let in at any one time ?

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Based on Saturday afternoon, fucking hundreds.

It does get quite busy on a Saturday afternoon, but after about 6 its fine. You rarely have to wait to play on anything, and the bar is very reasonably priced.
The second floor is open now, so that brings more modern machines such as the dance and novelty type, along with pool tables and more consoles.
I try and get there at least twice a month, and what I like about it is for me, just like hanging out in the arcades back in the 80s, which is pretty much all I did.

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Originally Posted by tronads

It does get quite busy on a Saturday afternoon, but after about 6 its fine. You rarely have to wait to play on anything, and the bar is very reasonably priced.
The second floor is open now, so that brings more modern machines such as the dance and novelty type, along with pool tables and more consoles.
I try and get there at least twice a month, and what I like about it is for me, just like hanging out in the arcades back in the 80s, which is pretty much all I did.

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Best going late evening haven't seen the floor 2 18+ only room yet

I went to a place in Dubai like this. Part nightclub, part rock pub and in the middle about 10-20 retro cabs (mane based probably). Was called Stereo Arcade.

One of my best nights out there:)


DJ OD

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Originally Posted by TJB

Word of caution though, by mid afternoon it was so fucking busy you couldn't get on some of the more popular games and it also appeared to be a dumping ground for parents just letting their kids run fucking riot. http://www.arcadeclub.co.uk

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A mate of mine went the other week and raved about it. Apparently it's 18+ only on Friday nights, so probably best to go then.
I'm thinking of going in the next week or so, nearly creamed myself when I saw the games list!

For any in the south/east I got an invite here a few months back : https://www.psglounge.com/

Guy I know booked up a VIP room. 60inch 4K TV console of choice, leather recliner couch etc and they did some deal with a local American burger bar to bring in the grub.

Was a good laugh. Didn't have any of the retro stuff though.

Edit: They do now have retro stuff. Must have got it all in since. Maybe worth another visit now then.

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Originally Posted by funkyg

A mate of mine went the other week and raved about it. Apparently it's 18+ only on Friday nights, so probably best to go then.
I'm thinking of going in the next week or so, nearly creamed myself when I saw the games list!

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Did you get there ?What did you think to it ?

omg that sounds epic!!!

How much do you reckon it would cost to put something like this together?

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How much do you reckon it would cost to put something like this together?

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You mean like a home setup ???

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Originally Posted by piggzy

You mean like a home setup ???

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No, like starting a business setup.

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No, like starting a business setup.

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With the falling costs of TV's and sofas (DFS) and the like I would think the only real layout is the actual console.
It did cross my mind when I was in the place. Very simple décor, everything minimal and I remember working out in my head how many hours rented out would pay for the console and it was fuck all.

I reckon it would be a good investment but Bill Gates I am not.

A massive 4K tv can be had for £300... that is crazy.

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Originally Posted by tronads

Did you get there ?What did you think to it ?

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Not yet, real life keeps getting in the way!

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With the falling costs of TV's and sofas (DFS) and the like I would think the only real layout is the actual console.

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To be fair though this place isn't just TVs and consoles, its proper arcade cabs too. I reckon they would be more expensive to buy and restore than a console and big tv.

I went to tilt in Birmingham at the weekend, it has about twenty pinball machines.

Hey guys,
Thank you for the positive things you've said about Arcade Club :)
Arcade Club is Based in Bury (BL9 7BW) and is now the largest arcade in Europe (LINK), with over 250 original machines
all machines use original CRT's and PCB's (no MAME or LCD's) we also service and repair everything in-house
Surprisingly its also not run for profit! everything is fairly priced and you can stay as long as you like!
The whole project is privately owned and has no corporate ties/sponsorship at all (probably why it works ;) )

if you have any questions please feel free to ask,

Andy Palmer

FB Link https://www.facebook.com/arcadeclubuk/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQlPsRb0__w&

looks great, all the vibes of the 80s without the cigarette stench and kids trying to peddle weed.

I'm definitely going to be making a trip up to Bury. I notice you've got hot rod as well Andy.

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I'm definitely going to be making a trip up to Bury. I notice you've got hot rod as well Andy.

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Hey, yes Hot rod is a very popular game - still running off a 3.5" floppy disc! (sega system 24)
make sure you ask for Andy when you arrive i'd love to hear your opinions/ideas :)

Andy

Finally got around to going here last night. Absolutely loved it. So many childhood memories!
If you're into retro games and you're in the northwest you have to come here. £10/£15 entry for up to six hours entertainment, bargain in my eyes.
Even the food/drink was cheap!
Great fun playing Hotrod/Off Road Racer with my mates.
There are that many games you have look round and think, aww if only they had xxxx, only to go round the corner and find it!
My highlight was the Star Wars sit down cab, took me back to rainy holidays in Cleethorpes as a kid!!!! "Red five going in"

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Finally got around to going here last night. Absolutely loved it. So many childhood memories!
If you're into retro games and you're in the northwest you have to come here. £10/£15 entry for up to six hours entertainment, bargain in my eyes.
Even the food/drink was cheap!
Great fun playing Hotrod/Off Road Racer with my mates.
There are that many games you have look round and think, aww if only they had xxxx, only to go round the corner and find it!
My highlight was the Star Wars sit down cab, took me back to rainy holidays in Cleethorpes as a kid!!!! "Red five going in"

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Hey, thanks for visiting :)
Star Wars is an amazing game

Andy

hope you used the force at the end ?
:)

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hope you used the force at the end ?
:)

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The force is strong with this one :)

This looks great and not too far away from me - I shall be going in the next couple of weeks.
Look to have a fantastic range of games

Im going to try and bring the kids down over the summer . do we get a DF discount Andy ?

Is there a Star Force machine ? Shame it’s so far away from me.

Anyone that has been here - looking to go over on a Friday evening - how busy does it get - can you get on all the machines etc?

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Anyone that has been here - looking to go over on a Friday evening - how busy does it get - can you get on all the machines etc?

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Hey! :) Friday night is a great night (over 18's only ;) ) we have 250 arcade machines loads of consoles and many PC's spread over 15,000 sqft - you'll be fine, I promise :)

Andy

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Hey! :) Friday night is a great night (over 18's only ;) ) we have 250 arcade machines loads of consoles and many PC's spread over 15,000 sqft - you'll be fine, I promise :)

Andy

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Sound thanks - will be making the trip over.

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Is there a Star Force machine ? Shame it’s so far away from me.

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yup we have that awesome game :)

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Im going to try and bring the kids down over the summer . do we get a DF discount Andy ?

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Can't really do a discount - it's the best value night out I know of (even the beer is great value) *but* if you wanted to do a DF private hire or meet for a number of people we can talk ;)

I can agree about the fridays. Wasn't busy at when I went, didn't have to queue for anything.

Anybody going tonight? Just found out that im going for part of my 40th Birthday celebration.

Been here a couple of times recently and it is quality - well done with putting this together :)

Decent sized car park, pretty secure blew off a cpl of joints before I went in - looks a bit skanky but it is all good.

Well worth a visit!

18 Wheeler Trucker was broken both times I went and I couldn't find an original sf2 cab only ultra etc?