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12 Days of Pingmas: London's Game-changing nights out

Last updated: 24/12/2021

On the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me... a night out like no other! For the final day of our '12 Days of Pingmas' series, we've narrowed down London's best game-changing nights out, with 10 unique venues with original experiences that 'change the going out game'. From hyper-accurate indoor golf technology to the most immersive VR arcade around, these top 10 unique venues are sure to surprise and delight even the most seasoned of party animals.
BookableImmersive Gamebox - London Southbank
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10. Electric Gamebox - Southbank

Ready to experience the best social phenomenon in London? Welcome to Immersive Gamebox Southbank! Join us for immersive group gaming in the world’s smartest room, as immersive Gamebox helps you make screen time social again. Come join us as you are graded by aliens, mine for Martian minerals, or rescue the Queen’s corgis (and the rest of the Royal family!). Step into the Gamebox and escape to ...

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Aures London
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9. LEXTEMPUS MULTISENSORY MUSIC EXPERIENCE @ Aures London

Aures is a London-based event space that connects and inspires people to achieve wellbeing through art, technology and immersive experiences. We power immersive events, performances, exhibitions and research for creative brands and organisations.

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BookableMoonshine Saloon
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8. Moonshine Saloon

Bring your own liquor and experience life as an outlaw by joining the illicit Moonshine Smuggling Gang of the Wild West...Just don't tell the Sheriff.

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The Murder Express
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7. The Murder Express

The murder express is an immersive fine dining experience, serving you drama and dinner, travel back in time to the alluring 1800's and step into a whole new world. Drink the finest cocktails before boarding and once on the train be prepared to be wowed by delicious dining, incredible service and entertainment.

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BookableAlcotraz Shoreditch: Cell Block Two One Two
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6. Alcotraz Shoreditch: Cell Block Two One Two

Hidden behind unassuming shutters on London's famous Brick Lane, lies Cell Block Two One Two, a secret speakeasy prison made a little more bearable by successfully smuggling in liquor past The Warden and getting it to the longest-serving inmates. ​ When convicted to Alcotraz, inmates are taken into an exciting world of mischief as they are instructed by a notorious bootlegger, Clyde Cassidy to s...

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Bookable Jeff Wayne's The War of The Worlds: The Immersive Experience
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5. Jeff Wayne's The War of The Worlds: The Immersive Experience

It's not theatre, or cinema. It's not an escape room, theme park ride or VR game. Yes, there are pyrotechnics, projections, holograms and special effects. But this is quite different to an arena show (there are only 8-12 tickets per performance). As London’s multi-award winning, top-rated “immersive night out,” this event combines them all. Jeff Wayne's The War of The Worlds: The Immersive Exper...

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BookableBackyard Cinema
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4. Backyard Cinema

Back by popular demand, our two widely acclaimed experiences are launching this Springtime and you won’t want to miss out! Take a trip to LA aboard our very own Backyard Airlines, or head to Miami and visit our famous sun-soaked beach. Whichever you choose, you’re in for a treat VENTURE THROUGH A MAGICAL WARDROBE EXPLORE THE ENCHANTED FOREST AND REDISCOVER YOUR FAVOURITE FILMS

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BookablePitch London
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3. Pitch London

Pitch is a new indoor golf studio on Bishopsgate in The City of London. Using GC2-HMT for clubhead and ball data, FSX and Swing Catalyst dual video camera software we give the complete golf approach.

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BookableHijingo Bingo Club
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2. Hijingo Bingo Club

Hijingo is a game of chance, a game of destiny, a game of fortune. Will it be your time? This high-octane, high-tech show, completely redefines the meaning of bingo. Get ready to have your mind blown by this adrenaline-fuelled, unforgettable experience. With a wide range of expertly-crafted cocktails and an epic street food-inspired menu, you can eat, drink and play, as you take a glimpse into th...

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BookableOTHERWORLD VR East London
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1. OTHERWORLD

OTHERWORLD is so much more than just the best virtual reality arcade London has to offer, it's a free roam VR island paradise with portals to sixteen unique virtual reality experiences, accessed only from a railway arch in Haggerston, East London. When it's time to take off, you and your friends will each step into your own sense-hacking immersion room, a private space which combines a leading VR ...

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