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Arcade at Metrocentre

It doesn’t matter what incredible gaming consoles you might have at home or what cool apps you’ve got on your smartphone, there’s still nothing to beat the experience of playing video games the way they were meant to be played, in an arcade.

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Arcade

With loads of exciting video games to play, this is a gamer’s paradise! We’ve got shoot’em-ups, race car simulators and even those tricky claw games where you try to pick up a teddy bear.

 

You can buy arcade tokens for just £1 while there’s plenty of prizes on offer too, including games consoles!

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Metrocentre

NAMCO Funscape Metrocentre, Unit 244 Garden Walk, Gateshead, Metrocentre, NE11 9XY

Email: metro@bandainamco.co.uk Tel: 0191 406 1066
  • Monday 10:00 - 23:00
  • Tuesday 10:00 - 23:00
  • Wednesday 10:00 - 23:00
  • Thursday 10:00 - 23:00
  • Friday 10:00 - 23:00
  • Saturday 10:00 - 23:00
  • Sunday 10:00 - 23:00

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Prizes to be Won

Video amusements start from £1 a go meaning it’s so affordable and simple to have a great time in our arcades. Lots of our machines offer prizes too, so you can test your skills, collect as many tickets as you can and then redeem them at our prize shop for anything from a keyring to a games console, depending on how many tickets you’ve earned.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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  • Yes, you can. Each venue has hire options and has years of experience providing exciting, bespoke packages for special events. Please speak to your local Sales Manager who will be happy to help plan and organise your perfect event.

  • We pride ourselves on our all-inclusive access and disability awareness. Bowling is a great fun sport for people of all ages and abilities, and we strive to create the best facilities for everyone to enjoy. Every venue is accessible and we have equipment and facilities available for most needs. If you are a carer, please call us ahead of your visit to arrange your booking. We are more than happy to help answer any queries and help in any way we can.

  • Yes, we do. Gift cards are available at your local NAMCO Funscape venue. Gift cards are valid all year around and redeemable against food, drink and bowling. Please contact your nearest location to purchase gift cards.

  • Each NAMCO Funscape venue is different. Take a look at our locations pages to find your nearest centre and see their opening times.

  • In the first instance, please speak to the duty manager who will be happy to hear any feedback or help with a complaint. If you wish to speak to our Head Office, you can email on enquiries@bandainamco.co.uk

Take a look at the gallery

  • Smiling couple engaged in a lively game of air hockey, eagerly swatting the puck back and forth across the table, surrounded by an arcade atmosphere
  • Young boy fully engaged in an arcade shooting game, gripping the controller with focused intensity as he takes aim at targets on the screen
  • Group of friends smiling at the bar