Everything we know about High Score Arcades opening in Andover

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Arcade fun is coming to the town centre.

High Score Arcades, a family entertainment centre offering free-play gaming experiences, will open at units 16‑18 in the Chantry Centre, Andover on Saturday, March 7.

Head of operations Nicki Gamblin said: "We are absolutely thrilled to be opening our 9th High Score Arcades venue, in Andover!

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"We’re on a mission to create a vibrant atmosphere brimming with positivity and to help families and friends make epic memories together."

The centre promises an "amusement only" experience with more than 60 games and no gambling or over-18 machines.

Visitors pay a single admission fee, £12.50 for 60 minutes or £16.50 for 90 minutes, instead of using coins or tokens.

Sessions must be pre-booked online, and numbers are limited to prevent queues and crowding.

High Score Arcades already has sites in Bracknell, Farnborough, Newbury, Newport, Poole, Southampton, Swindon, and Worcester.

The company describes itself as a family entertainment centre rather than an arcade, with a focus on interactive fun.

It offers birthday parties, SEN sessions, and exclusive event hires.

The Andover site will also feature the UK’s largest super screen gaming experience, a 3.5m x 2m video wall.

Games are rotated regularly, with access to more than 400 machines through its parent company.

High Score Arcades operates Friday to Sunday during term time and seven days a week during school holidays.

It also works with communities by supporting raffles, offering discounted sessions, and providing sponsorship where possible.

The centre describes its offering as engaging and good value.

A spokesman for High Score Arcades said: "Our lineup of games has been chosen to ensure we will have something for all types of players.

"We want friends to battle, and mum and dad to play, but most of all we want our guests to have fun and leave with a smile.

"We are great believers in both family and community, and have built our business model on creating a genuine good value for money experience.

"We take pride in High Score’s ability to deliver an active, engaging, family-friendly experience at an affordable price."

For more information and to book, visit highscorearcades.co.uk.

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