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Three teenagers playing a basketball arcade game in an brightly lit games venue.

PLAYit

  • Family and kids
  • Entertainment

Enjoy a mix of modern arcade games, interactive motion games, VR, plus a wide range of skill-based claw machines. Take on a colourful 9-hole, arcade-inspired mini golf course, chase a few high scores, collect tickets and swap your winnings at the prize hub for take-home rewards.

Designed for easy fun and shared moments, PLAYit is a great pick for casual visits, group catch-ups, birthday parties and corporate functions, with flexible packages to suit all occasions.

Hours

Day Times
Monday
  • 10am - 10pm 10am - 10pm
Tuesday
  • 10am - 10pm 10am - 10pm
Wednesday
  • 10am - 10pm 10am - 10pm
Thursday
  • 10am - 10pm 10am - 10pm
Friday
  • 10am - 11pm 10am - 11pm
Saturday
  • 10am - 11pm 10am - 11pm
Sunday
  • 10am - 10pm 10am - 10pm

Location

Shop No M15- M22
PLAYit Southgate
3 Southgate Ave
Southbank 3006

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Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 7302 0557
  • email address: hello@playitgames.com.au
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Accessibility

  • Companion card accepted
  • Service animals

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The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

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