Blast To The Past And Revisit These Arcades For A Fun Time

Arcades are becoming increasingly scarce in this day and age. While the games have evolved over time, with both old-school carnival and innovative VR games being available, the eternal enjoyment obtained from playing with these machines with our pals has remained constant.

Cow Play Cow Moo

Cow Play Cow Moo, one of Singapore’s largest arcades, attracts attention with its flashy neon lighting and odd but amusing moniker. The games range from fishing and Space Invaders to UFO catcher games, so there’s plenty of room for everyone to have a good time. They also offer a slew of claw machines, many of which are stocked with licensed stuffed animals from Japanese labels like Sanrio. Each token costs 20 cents, but if you purchase $20 at one go, you’ll get an extra $5 worth of tokens.

Cow Play Cow Moo Outlets:

Suntec City Hall A | 3 Temasek Boulevard, #03-372, Singapore 038988
Suntec City Hall B | 3 Temasek Boulevard, #B1-152, Singapore 038983
Downtown East | E!Hub@Downtown East 1 Pasir Ris Cl, #04-102, Singapore 519599
Tampines Mall | 4 Tampines Central 5, #02-17, Singapore 529510
King Albert Park | 9 King Albert Park, #01/51/52, Singapore 598332
Thomson Plaza | 301 Upper Thomson Road, #03-52/53, Singapore 574408
Jurong Point | 1 Jurong West Central 2, #03/15/16/17, Singapore 648886

Opening Hours: 11am – 12.30am daily (timing may vary per outlet)

Timezone

Timezone is a throwback to the past, with staples like table hockey and miniature bowling lanes. Alternatively, travel to the future with their new VR rides or LED-lit bumper vehicles. Sign up for their Timezone Playwave Card online or at one of their locations if you want daily free games and cheap gameplay. You’ll also be the first to hear about new games and promotions at Timezone if you sign up so get one for yourself today!

Opening Hours: Mon to Fri (11am – 10pm) | Sat to Sun (10am – 10pm)

Virtualand

It can be difficult to avoid bobbing your head and tapping your feet to EDM, and that natural groove may just help you master Virtualand’s many rhythm games. Keep an eye out on their Facebook page to find out when Jubeat, Maimai, and Rhythm Vaders releases new music. Calling all high-level arcade gamers, check out Virtualand’s game tournaments to reawaken your competitive streak, and you might just walk away with their title of gaming champion.

Virtualand Outlets:

Century Square | 2 Tampines Central 5, #05-02, Century Square, Singapore 529509
Bugis+ | 201 Victoria St, 05-04, Singapore 188021
NEX | 23 Serangoon Central, #04-65, Singapore 556083

Opening Hours: 11am – 10pm daily (timings may vary per outlet)

Prize Station

At Prize Station, put your toy catching abilities to the test, and you might end up with a slew of Pokemon plushies to brag about. While the claw machines are the main attraction at Prize Station, other traditional arcade games such as electronic basketball and car-racing machines are also available. Each game costs between $1 and $2.

Address: Bugis+ | 201 Victoria St, #03-25 to 26, Singapore 188067

Opening Hours: 11am – 9.30pm daily

Zone X

Zone X, which has introduced new titles such as the dance simulation game Pump It Up Prime 2, collectible card battle game Hero of Robots Ver. 10 Planet Buster, and World Club Champion Football 2016-2017, should be known to the 90s youth. On average, a game starts at $1.20 and goes up from there but the games here will definitely hit you with a wave of nostalgia.

Zone X Outlets: