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Arcades, VR & Gaming in York

Most of this is right in the centre. Roxy Ball Room on The Stonebow is an over-18s games bar where you book a lane for duck pin bowling, crazy pool or shuffleboard and stay for the evening, from £8. Nearby, two escape rooms compete for your team's wits: GR8escape York takes teams of two to six for an hour of codes and clues, but you need to be 10 or over to book in. Mindlock Escape Games runs the same kind of hour against the clock from age 8, so it is the better fit if your team includes a younger one. A drive out to Teamworks Karting brings indoor go-karting, laser tag and racing simulators, with a Bambino session for karters as young as four. For families with younger children, Teamworks is the one with a genuine toddler option and on-site food if you want to make a day of it. For an 8 or 9 year old wanting an escape room, Mindlock is the age-appropriate choice over GR8escape. Save the games bar for a grown-up night out, card only, so bring the right payment.

✓ 5 places✦ From £2