Mumbai is a masterclass in entertainment, right from its world-class restaurants, shopping,and sightseeing, there’s never a dearth of fun here. The same goes for activities too – you can choose your pick from go-karting to theme parks and our favourites – arcades. These 6 neon-lit arcades in Mumbai are a symphony of nostalgia, filled with the chip tunes of retro video games, roars of high-tech modern simulators, tokens clinking down slots and the satisfying whirring of redemption tickets. Let the games begin!
1. The Game
Located inside Atria Mall this gaming and bowling zone is open to all ages. Race to the finish line with Asphalt 8 and Cage Fighter, and challenge your friends to feats of strength with hammer and test your reflexes with air hockey. There are also VR games you can play with your family and friends.
More info here
🎟️: Rechargeable card with minimum balance of INR 1000
⏰: 11am – 10pm
📍: Level 3, Atria- The Millennium Mall, Opp., Dr. Annie Besant Rd, Worli
2. Shott
This is another contender for one of the best arcades in Mumbai for the sheer options. A state-of-the-art bowling alley is the main draw but that’s only until you clap eyes on the Go-Karting section from some high-octane face-offs with your pals. Throw in a trampoline park for kids, Virtual Reality games and over 80 different arcade games and you’re in for a ball of a time. The venue hosts parties and celebrations.
More info here🎟️: INR 800 onwards (varies by game)
⏰: 11am-11pm
📍: 4th floor, Crystal Point Mall, New Link Rd, Sahayog Nagar, Bhudargarh Colony, Andheri West
3. SMAASH
Shoot hoops, blast Nerf guns and smash some sixers at the augmented reality cricket zone and other arcade classics at this gaming franchise promise you a walk down your childhood memory lane. We’ve got three words for you: Dance Dance Revolution. The only difference is, this time your memories will be hazy not from the passage of times but the ingestion of yummy cocktails and beers served at their in-house restaurant. More info here
🎟️: INR 600
⏰: 1pm-12am
📍: Trade View Building, Utopia City, Pandurang Budhkar Marg, Lower Parel
4. Amoeba
This bowling and sports bar is as infectiously fun as its name suggests. Score prizes at the claw machines, tickets from redemption games, and snack delicious food and drinks, including happy hour deals for beer and cocktails. You’ll find the convenience of soft play areas for the littles and thrilling airplane simulators for the grownups all in the same place. Located in one of Mumbai’s largest shopping malls, Pheonix Marketcity, Amoeba also makes for a perfect pitstop between shopping sprees. More info here
🎟️: INR 350 onwards
⏰: 11am-9:30pm
📍: First Floor, Pheonix City Mall, Kurla
5. Timezone
This franchise of arcades has multiple locations across Mumbai. It’s stocked with prize machine games like Pink Date, racing video games, All-Star basketball to challenge your friends to a shootout and the ultimate throwback – a life-size version of Hungry Hungry Hippos! Bumper Karts, VR UFO rides and old-school slot machine games like Double Dollar jostle for space here. More info here
🎟️: Buy game card with minimum recharge of INR 1000
⏰:11am-10pm
📍: Multiple locations in Mumbai (Lower Parel, Malad, Kurla)
6. Game Palacio
This isn’t one of your childhood arcades. Gaming gets a grownup makeover with plush decor and gourmet food at this Bandra venue that’s part sleek gastropub and part fluorescent hive of games and activities. You’ll find yourself switching back and forth between boutique bowling lanes, trampoline parks and VR experiences.
🎟️: INR 800 onwards
⏰:11am-1:30am
📍: G0001/B, Krystal Building 206, Below Hakkasan, Waterfield Road, Bandra West