If you’re hunting for somewhere to burn off energy, battle it out on Mario Kart or introduce the kids to your favourite retro classics, Perth’s arcade scene has levelled up in recent years. From big, bright family centres in the suburbs to nostalgic barcades in the city, there’s now a huge choice of venues offering everything from bowling and laser tag to escape rooms and old‑school pinball.
Most of these spots are open daily, many offer great value time‑play packs, and plenty host brilliant birthday parties and school‑holiday deals. Here’s an updated look at some of the best gaming arcades around Perth for families, tweens, teens and kidults alike.
Best Gaming Arcades in Perth
iPlay Australia
iPlay remains a go‑to choice for families who want a bit of everything in one place. In Perth you’ll find iPlay at Rockingham Centre, Westfield Whitford City and Westfield Carousel, and each venue has its own mix of attractions. Whitfords combines a full arcade with ten‑pin bowling and an in‑house café, so you can grab a coffee or snack between games. Rockingham is a pure arcade Playground packed with a blend of the latest releases and classic machines, ideal for a few hours of all‑ages fun. Carousel adds extra thrills with attractions like drift dodgems and climbing, turning a simple shopping trip into a full family outing.
Across the WA venues, iPlay leans heavily into value time‑play packs and party packages. You can buy game credit on a playcard or opt for timed deals that give unlimited access to selected games for a set period, which is brilliant with kids who like to jump from machine to machine.
Address: Carousel – 1382 Albany Highway, Cannington; Rockingham – Rockingham Centre, 1 Council Avenue, Rockingham; Whitfords – Westfield Whitford City, Cnr Marmion Ave & Whitfords Ave, Hillarys.
Opening hours: Typically open daily from around 10am until late, with extended hours on Friday and Saturday nights and during school holidays (check your chosen venue’s timetable online).
Website: iPlay Australia
Timezone
Timezone is still Perth’s original family arcade and has expanded its WA footprint even further. As well as long‑standing locations like Fremantle, Innaloo, Joondalup and Northbridge, there are now venues in Baldivis, Bunbury, Busselton, Lakeside Joondalup, Mandurah and Midland, giving most families a Timezone within easy driving distance. Each centre is slightly different, but you’ll generally find rows of modern video and redemption games, racers like Mario Kart, air hockey, basketball hoops and a colourful prize counter that kids will make a beeline for.
Alongside simple tap‑and‑play credit, Timezone now pushes a few flexible ways to play. Their “ways to play” options include time‑based packs and credit bundles, and everything runs off a reloadable Powercard that you can also manage via the Timezone Fun app. Many WA venues include extra attractions such as mini bowling, bumper cars or laser tag, and most have dedicated birthday rooms with hosted party packages and pre‑loaded Powertickets for the birthday child.
Address: Multiple WA venues including 3/57 Liege Street, Innaloo; Lakeside Joondalup Shopping City, 420 Joondalup Drive, Joondalup; 18–36 South Terrace, Fremantle; Stockland Baldivis, 20 Settlers Avenue, Baldivis; plus Bunbury, Busselton, Mandurah and Midland locations.
Opening hours: Vary by venue, but most open from around 10am (earlier on weekends) and trade into the evening, with longer hours in school holidays.
Website: Timezone Australia
Planet Royale
Planet Royale in Northbridge continues to offer something a bit different from a typical suburban arcade. Set inside the old IMAX building, it combines a huge retro‑style games floor (Barcadia) with a theatre, bar and diner, making it a great choice for families with older kids, teens and multi‑generational groups. Kids are welcome during the day and early evening when accompanied by an adult, while later at night the vibe shifts more towards adults heading out for drinks, food and gaming.
What sets Planet Royale apart is the mix of entertainment options. You can wander through rows of classic arcade cabinets and pinball machines, then refuel on stacked burgers, loaded sides and desserts, or grab a drink from the bar. The venue’s official site also lists regular specials: for example, mid‑week “all‑you‑can‑play” arcade deals on certain days and happy‑hour offers on food and drinks, which are very handy if you’ve got a group. There’s also a busy calendar of theatre shows, comedy and live events, so it’s easy to turn an arcade session into a full night out for older kids and teens who can manage a later bedtime.
Address: 12 Lake Street, Northbridge WA 6003.
Opening hours: Generally open Wednesday to Friday from mid‑morning until late, Saturdays from late morning until late, and Sundays until around 10pm; hours can change for special events, so check before you go.
Website: Planet Royale
Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq
Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq at Karrinyup is one of Perth’s most spectacular family arcades. Located on the West Deck of Karrinyup Shopping Centre, the venue is a sensory overload in the best possible way, with neon lights, carnival‑style décor and music setting the scene. Beyond the impressive spread of arcade machines and ticket games, the Karrinyup site folds in a long list of extra activities: bowling lanes, dodgems, virtual‑reality experiences, an XD thrill ride, mini golf and even laser tag and escape rooms via the connected Funlab brands in the same complex.
For families, this makes Archie Brothers an easy full‑day school‑holiday choice. You can mix and match activities to suit different ages and energy levels, then regroup in the diner‑style seating for burgers, pizzas, kids’ meals, milkshakes or over‑the‑top desserts. Game credit is loaded onto a tap card, and the official site now clearly lays out game‑card bundles, attraction pricing and special deals such as “double your dollars” school‑holiday offers. Under‑18s are welcome throughout the day and early evening, with the venue gradually shifting to a more adults‑only crowd later at night. Dedicated party rooms, hosted packages and combined deals with Holey Moley mini golf and Hijinx Hotel challenge rooms make it a very popular choice for birthdays and end‑of‑term celebrations.
Address: MJ2200/1 Level 2, Karrinyup Shopping Centre, 200 Karrinyup Road, Karrinyup WA 6018.
Opening hours: Usually open Monday to Thursday 11am–10pm, Friday 11am–midnight, Saturday 10am–midnight and Sunday 10am–10pm, with earlier starts in school holidays.
Website: Archie Brothers Karrinyup
Archie Brothers Perth (formerly B Lucky & Sons)
The arcade bar in Forrest Chase that used to be B Lucky & Sons is now part of the Archie Brothers family, but the core idea is the same: a neon‑lit arcade and bar right in the Perth CBD. Located above the Wellington Street train and bus stations, it’s an easy meet‑up spot for families with older kids and teens travelling in by public transport. Inside you’ll find a curated mix of modern arcade machines, redemption games and prize machines, as well as bowling and a cocktail bar for the grown‑ups.
Archie Brothers Perth leans a little more adult than some family centres, especially in the evenings, but under‑18s are welcome until 8pm when accompanied by a responsible adult, making it perfect for city catch‑ups, school‑holiday visits and birthday outings for tweens and teens. As with other Funlab venues, you’ll load a Bank of Archie Bros game card to play, with clear pricing on arcade games and bowling and regular mid‑week and school‑holiday offers. The prize parlour is packed with giant plushies, novelty items and techy treats, so kids can turn their hard‑earned tickets into something memorable before heading home.
Address: Level 1, Forrest Chase, Shop 26, Perth City Central, 401 Wellington Street, Perth WA 6000.
Opening hours: Commonly open from late morning into the evening, with extended late‑night hours on Fridays and Saturdays and slightly shorter hours on Sundays; school‑holiday hours are often longer.
Website: Archie Brothers Perth
Palace Arcade
Palace Arcade bills itself as Perth’s original arcade bar, and it’s a brilliant option if your idea of heaven is a row of 80s and 90s cabinets, pinball machines and a big slice of New York‑style pizza. With locations in Northbridge, Victoria Park and Fremantle, Palace Arcade skews more towards adults but is still popular with families who have game‑mad tweens and teens, particularly earlier in the evening. The machines are all genuine vintage or carefully restored originals, covering everything from Street Fighter II and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to classic racers and shooters, plus an impressive pinball line‑up.
Food and drink are a big part of the experience. The kitchens turn out huge 16‑ and 22‑inch pizzas by the pie or slice, along with snacks and sides that are easy to share around a games table. The bar focuses on local craft beers, approachable cocktails and non‑alcoholic options, and there are regular specials and events advertised on their site and socials. Opening hours are geared to afternoons and evenings rather than early mornings, so Palace is best suited to weekend visits and later‑day outings with older kids rather than a first‑thing‑in‑the‑morning toddler stop.
Address: Northbridge – 84 Beaufort Street, Perth WA 6000; Victoria Park – 774 Albany Highway, Victoria Park WA 6100; Fremantle – 96 High Street, Fremantle WA 6160.
Opening hours: Northbridge typically opens from 4pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays and from midday on Fridays through Sundays, trading until late; Vic Park and Fremantle follow similar afternoon‑to‑late patterns (check the site for venue‑specific times).
Website: Palace Arcade
Chuck E. Cheese
Chuck E. Cheese in Joondalup is a dream come true for kids who love arcade gaming. The huge venue is packed with more than 100 of the latest arcade machines, from classic ticket‑spinners and skill games to modern video and redemption games where kids can swipe their card, rack up e‑tickets and head to the prize counter to cash in. The “All You Can Play” style offers make it easy to set a budget and then let the kids go hard on as many games as they can fit in, which is perfect for school holidays, birthdays or a special weekend outing.
While there’s also an indoor Playground, climbing wall and dance floor, the heart of Chuck E. Cheese is very much its arcade zone. Kids can race, shoot hoops, test their reflexes and chase high scores, and the constant stream of lights, sounds and ticket wins keeps the excitement level high. The space is designed to be family‑friendly and easy to supervise, so parents can hang nearby with a coffee while still keeping an eye on which machines are becoming new favourites. If your children love the fun of earning tickets and choosing prizes, this will quickly become one of their top arcade picks in Perth.
Address: 3/7 Winton Road, Joondalup, Perth WA
Opening Hours: Friday & Saturday: 9:00am – 10:00pm Sunday – Thursday: 9:00am – 9:00pm
Official Website: https://chuckecheese.com.au
The Nostalgia Box Museum
The Nostalgia Box is tucked just outside the CBD in West Perth, near City West. It remains one of the most unique family attractions in Perth: Australia’s first interactive video game console museum, combining a walk‑through exhibition with a hands‑on gaming area. The museum displays more than 100 consoles, tracing gaming history from the 1970s to the 2000s, and the playable zone lets kids (and parents) try everything from Pong and Space Invaders to Sonic, Super Mario Bros, Crash Bandicoot and more.
Because many of the consoles are older and delicate, The Nostalgia Box asks that younger children are closely supervised, and a paying adult must accompany children under 10 in the gaming area. The official site also now strongly recommends booking a session online before you visit, as the venue sometimes opens late or closes early for private functions and party hire. Standard trading hours focus on late mornings and afternoons, with extended hours seven days a week during school holidays. As well as general admission, The Nostalgia Box runs kids and adult parties, quiz nights, school excursions and OSHC programs, and its central location near free CAT buses and City West parking makes it simple to combine with other city activities.
Address: 69 Plaistowe Mews, West Perth WA 6005.
Opening hours: Regular hours are Wednesday to Friday 11am–4pm, Saturday 9am–5pm and Sunday 11am–4pm; during school holidays the museum opens seven days a week from 9am–5pm (11am–4pm on Sundays). Bookings are recommended as hours can vary for private functions.
Website: The Nostalgia Box
A visit to one of Perth’s gaming arcades is an easy way to turn an ordinary day into a special family outing. Whether your kids are little and just discovering their first prize games, or teens who love the thrill of VR and retro classics, there’s now a huge variety of venues to suit every age and budget – from big, buzzing centres in shopping malls, to niche retro bars and full‑scale VR arenas. Mix in a meal, a wander around the shops or a play at a nearby park, and you’ve got a simple, fun day out that everyone will remember long after the last game card has run out.
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Jennie McNichol is on a mission to prove there is always something fun to do in Perth. After 11 years in London working in the television industry for the BBC, Jennie moved to Perth in 2010 and founded Buggybuddys to silence the “nothing to do” crowd. Fifteen years later, it is the city’s number one guide for families, packed with daily inspiration and a huge focus on free local activities.
As a mum of two daughters, Jennie has evolved the site right alongside her own family—growing from a toddler-focused resource into a guide that supports parents through every stage, from the early years through to the teens. A passionate advocate for the WA lifestyle, Jennie loves helping families discover the best playgrounds, hidden gems, and budget-friendly days out in the most family-friendly city in the world.
