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Arcade Night Showdown

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Arcade Night Showdown
Arcade Night Showdown, photo 2
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Skip the usual dinner and spend the evening in a glowing arcade, trading off between racing cars, co-op shooters and classic games. Keep score, play for tokens and see who comes out on top.

The moments

Load up a shared game card

Agree on a budget up front and put it all on one card so you can wander freely. Stay for a couple of hours without anyone watching the tally.

Race head to head

Pick a kart or motorcycle racing cabinet and go side by side. Loser owes the winner a treat from the prize counter or a snack.

Team up on a co-op shooter

Grab a seat next to each other and take on a mission together. It's a great way to cheer each other on and laugh at the chaos.

Chase the high score

Try the ticket games and score-based machines, and keep a running tally. Cash in your tickets at the end and pick a silly souvenir for each other.

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