The Arcade Club officially opened its doors in the former Sam Thai casino in Bloomfield Road on Thursday (June 9).
Bringing back retro classics while also offering modern gaming all under one roof, we took a look inside to see what the Arcade Club has to offer.
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Clifford Young enjoying one of the hundreds of games the Arcade Club has to offer. Photo: Daniel Martino
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Manager Josh Derbyshire showing off one of the classic arcade games. Photo: Daniel Martino
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Arcade Club started as a private collection of 30 retro arcade machines in the back room of a family run computer shop. Photo: Daniel Martino
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The nostalgic arcade experience exploded in popularity, prompting the first official Arcade Club to open in a Haslingden Warehouse where it hosted almost 100 machines. Photo: Daniel Martino
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Chris Mowbray playing Blazing Angels - a flight simulator video arcade game Photo: Daniel Martino
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In October 2015, the Arcade Club outgrew the Haslingden warehouse moving to the much bigger Ella Mill in Bury. In March 2017 the business expanded again to a second floor. Photo: Daniel Martino
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Arcade Club currently has two venues in Bury and Leeds, making Blackpool the third venue to open. Photo: Daniel Martino
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There are more than 200 games to choose from, including Donkey Kong and Mario Bros. Photo: Daniel Martino
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Admission is £16 for adults, £8 for children under 16, and £40 for a family of four (2 adults, 2 children). Photo: Daniel Martino
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Once inside, all games are free to play and there is no time limit. Photo: Daniel Martino
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As well as being the perfect place to take the kids, the arcade also hosts an adults only night to enjoy with grown-up friends and family. Photo: Daniel Martino