GameOver Gaming & Cafe in Dhoby Ghaut
Some days you want to play old-school arcade games, other days you want to compete with your gang over multiplayer games. Then there are times when only a good board game will satisfy that itch. At GameOver Gaming & Cafe, you get the best of all 3 worlds.
Yep, they’ve got arcade games like the original Street Fighter, console games for PS5 and Nintendo Switch, as well as board games. It’s located in The Rise @ Oxley condo, and prices are as low as $8/hour on weekdays and $9/hour on weekends. Instead of the noisy beeps and zaps of a typical arcade, the gaming cafe is a lot quieter and cosier too.
Over 11,000 arcade games to enjoy
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Take a seat at one of their comfy brown sofas or egg-shaped pods and get ready to transport yourself to the 90s. You’ll be spoilt for choice as the cafe’s 2 vintage arcade machines have over 11,000 games installed.
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With an hourly rate, the cafe allows you to play to your heart’s desire without having to top up any cards or coins. The available games include classics like Tekken, Super Mario Brothers, and Basketball NBA. There’s even a classic jukebox where you can blast your song of choice to set the mood for your session.
11 consoles with both PS5 & Switch options
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Once you’ve had your fill of the joysticks and arcade fun, move over to the console games where there are over 100 titles to choose from. These include party favourites like Mortal Kombat, Demon Slayer, and Overcooked, available on both PS5 and Nintendo Switch.
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If you want to take a break from the screens, you can also check out their board game selection, including Werewolf, Happy Dimsum, and Taco Goat Cheese Pizza. Not sure what these games are? Ask the friendly staff to teach you the rules and learn a new game.
Refuel with some gelato & pastries
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To sustain your competitive edge, fuel up on their limited selection of freshly baked pastries ($4-$5) or a cold can of beer. For a heftier meal, they also have options like pizza ($10) and fries ($6).
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Those in the mood for dessert can check out their gelato with flavours like Yuzu, Kyoto Matcha, and Strawberry Yogurt. These start at $4.50/scoop, or can be topped over croffles for a sweet treat to be shared with friends.
While away your rainy or sunny days at GameOver Gaming & Cafe
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There’s something for all kinds of gamers here, be it for the pros training for battle or for group who just want to chill out over some friendly games.
Weekends here can get crowded, so make sure to call in advance for reservations. But keep in mind that all the games are on a first come first play basis. Now, if you’re looking for something different from Timezone and other gaming cafes, come on down here and it’ll be Game Over for the rest.
Find out more about GameOver Gaming & Cafe
Price: Weekdays $8/hour | Weekends $9/hour
Address: 71 Oxley Rise, #02-11 The Rise @ Oxley, Singapore 238698
Opening hours: 10am-12am, Daily
Contact: 9820 9743
For more gaming ideas, check out:
- Best escape rooms in Singapore
- Arcades in Singapore
- Board game cafes in Singapore
- Free steam games to play at home
Cover image adapted from: GameOver & Gaming Cafe, @the.scrumptious.spoon via Instagram
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