Remember when life was simpler and your biggest mission was to save the princess or beat the high score in Contra? Well, dust off your childhood memories and relive the golden era of gaming at Chennai’s coolest retro game cafés—this weekend’s hangout plan is all about joysticks, junk food, and joyful nostalgia.
👾 Why Retro Gaming?
Before online leaderboards and VR goggles, there were 8-bit consoles, coin-op arcades, and the unmistakable boop-beep soundtrack of joy. Retro gaming isn’t just about games—it’s about reconnecting with that carefree spirit, surrounded by fellow pixel-heads who get it.
🕹️ Where to Play
1. CTRL ALT DEL Café – Nungambakkam
- Chennai’s OG retro gaming café
- Offers SNES, Sega Genesis, PS1, GameCube & more
- Cozy couches, Mario-themed decor, and endless laughter
- Menu: Burgers, thick shakes & nostalgia-fueled mocktails
2. Level Up Lounge – Besant Nagar
- Combines a café, arcade, and gaming zone
- Offers multiplayer setups with Mario Kart, Street Fighter, and Tekken
- Hosts regular gaming tournaments + cosplay weekends
3. Gamer’s Den – T. Nagar
- Classic LAN & console gaming setup
- Board games corner for analog fun too
- Reasonably priced snack combos & long play sessions
🗓️ Sample Hangout Plan
4:00 PM – Arrive, pick your console and game of choice
4:15 PM – Round 1: Nostalgia hits hard with Super Mario Bros. or Pac-Man
5:00 PM – Multiplayer madness: Mortal Kombat or Mario Kart
6:00 PM – Grab snacks, debate over best game of the ’90s
6:30 PM – Final Boss Challenge: Café leaderboard showdown
7:00 PM onwards – Free play, photo ops, and chill vibes
🍕 Fuel for Gamers
These cafés serve up serious nostalgia and comfort food:
- Mac & cheese, retro fries, and pizza loaded with ’90s vibes
- Signature shakes like “Bubble Bobble Banana” and “Sonic Speed Cola”
- Group snack platters for team gaming
🎟️ Pricing & Offers
- Entry Fee: ₹200–₹300 (includes 1 hour of game time + a drink)
- Unlimited Gaming Pass: ₹499 per person (weekends)
- Combo Deals: Game + Snack + Shake starting at ₹349
- Group Bookings (5+): Get 20% off with 52 Weekends access
👥 Who’s This For?
- Adults reliving their childhood
- Friends looking for a quirky hangout
- Couples craving a low-pressure, high-fun date
- Gamers, geeks & board game buffs of all kinds
📸 Insta Moments
- Posing with a Game Boy and vintage controllers
- Scoreboard selfies with your initials on top
- Candid shots mid-button mash
- Retro-themed food & drink snaps
🎉 Bonus: Themed Events to Watch Out For
- Throwback Thursdays: Dress like it’s 1995!
- Cosplay Weekends: Channel your inner Lara Croft or Link
- Speedrun Challenges: Beat Mario with your eyes closed? Prove it.
🔗 Book Now, Game On
Don’t press pause on your weekend—press start!
👉 Reserve your retro hangout through 52 Weekends today.
🎁 Group booking gift cards available for birthdays & squad reunions.
Life’s more fun in 8-bits. Grab your crew and go full retro mode! 👾
