High Score Arcades offical opening in Chantry Centre

High Score Arcades, a family entertainment centre offering free-play gaming experiences, will be opening its doors on Saturday, March 7 at 10pm at units 16‑18 inside the Chantry Centre.

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

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

High Score Arcades (Image: High Score Arcades)

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

High Score offers something for everyone, from retro classics like Pac-Man, Space Invaders, and Donkey Kong, to modern thrills such as high-octane racing simulators and Mario Kart Arcade GP.

They also specialise in birthday parties with VIP packages and unlimited play as well as hosting regular SEN Quiet Hours to ensure an inclusive and welcoming experience for all gamers.

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.

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.