Manchester Arndale

Address

Unit R3 Halle Place Arndale Centre, Market St, Manchester M4 3AQ
Get Directions

Opening Times

Monday
11am - 8pm
Tuesday
11am - 8pm
Wednesday
11am - 8pm
Thursday
11am - 8pm
Friday
11am - 9pm
Saturday
10am - 10pm
Sunday
11:45am - 6pm
Book
Manchester Arndale
Manchester Arndale
379358390380379358390380
355354378342355354378342
348377347346348377347346
376345344375376345344375
343259374182343259374182
176373379358176373379358
390380355354390380355354
378342348377378342348377
347346376345347346376345
344375343259344375343259
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. 

327
Next Level Gaming
328
Top Notch Tech
329
Social and Interactive
330
Fun for all ages

PICK YOUR VENUE
Manchester Arndale

Filters

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 refunded 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 cancellations of bookings less than 48 hours away, you will not be entitled to a refund or any compensation. For tickets purchased within the 48 hour period (same day) are not entitled to reschedule, refund or any compensation should you wish to cancel your booking. We cannot issue refunds for non-arrivals.

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.

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.

Keen to give the gift of fun and games? We thought so! We have a range of gift card amounts available for purchase through of gift card page. The gift card must be purchased for the venue that the giftee intends to play the game at.

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 Shaun the Sheep, 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 16+. 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!

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. 

Gift Cards

Stuck on what to get the person that has everything? How about a one-of-a-kind immersive experience. You can never go wrong with fun and games. 

Manchester Arndale
Gravity MAX, Liverpool One
Gravity MAX, Stratford City
Gravity MAX, Wandsworth, London
Gravity MAX, Xscape, Yorkshire
Lakeside, Essex
Manchester Arndale
Shoreditch, London
Southbank, London

Careers

Want to join the IGB Team? We don't blame you! Whether it's developing new games or crafting a next level campagin - we take fun very seriously. Think you'd be a good fit? Click the button below

Apply Now!