Astro City

Information

Astro City is located on the second floor overlooking the High Street and Southchurch Road. After you get to the top of the stairs, you'll enter a small room with a number of arcade machines. Go through the door on the left to the end of the corridor and you'll find the main arcade area. Continue to the left, past the snack bar and you'll arrive at the new food area.

PUBLIC OPENING
Public opening is now restricted to various two and three hour sessions throughout the week. There's a complete list of session times on our website, just click on "Free Play Sessions" on the drop down. As of 19/12/18 there are 56 machines and games set to free play and entry is only £5 per person.

PRIVATE PARTIES
All other times are reserved for private children's birthday parties and adult arcade hire.

FACILITIES
Toilets, snack/coffee bar and a food eating area.

OTHER MACHINES
Astro City has a large number of machines, games and rides that do not feature in the main list. So not wanting to leave any machines out, here's a supplementary list.

Whappa Snappa,
Crab Panic,
Air Hockey,
Speedball,
Feeding Time,
Squid Spies,
Hammer,
2 x Boxers,
Taz Ride,
Bear Ride,
Basketball,
Cpt. Zodiac,
Jukebox,
Foosball,
SF II Pinball,
2 x Football Kickers,
3 x Pool Tables.

There's also two 2p pushers and a selection of 50p and £1 vending machines.

Opened as of July 15th 2013.

DanceDanceRevolution A20 PLUS (Japan) added.

StepMania Converted Cabinet (International) deleted.

Aliens: Extermination (International) updated.
• Free play disabled.

Aliens: Extermination (International) added.

Guitar Hero Arcade (International) updated.
• Location changed to "Seating area".

pop'n music 解明リドルズ (Japan) updated.
• Comment changed to "All buttons work perfectly, a few LEDs broken, but doesn't hinder gameplay whatsoever. Buttons cleaned very occasionally. Early 2021 data.".

pop'n music peace (Japan) updated.
• pop'n music peace (Japan) is now a pop'n music 解明リドルズ (Japan).

pop'n music peace (Japan) updated.
• Comment changed to "All buttons work perfectly, a few LEDs broken, but doesn't hinder gameplay whatsoever. Buttons cleaned very occasionally. Early 2019 data.".

Guitar Hero Arcade (International) updated.
• Location changed to "Birthday seating area".

StepMania Converted Cabinet (International) updated.
• Comment changed to "SM3.9 w/ Ultramix 1 theme. Numerous songpacks loaded (incl. DDR 1st to Extreme, plus Solo). Currently broken .".
• Condition changed from Moderate to Not Working.

pop'n music peace (Japan) updated.
• Comment changed to "All buttons work perfectly, a few LEDs broken, but doesn't hinder gameplay whatsoever. Buttons cleaned very occasionally (by me!). Early 2019 data.".

pop'n music peace (Japan) updated.
• Comment changed to "All buttons work perfectly, a few LEDs broken, but doesn't hinder gameplay whatsoever. Buttons cleaned 1st Feb 2020. Early 2019 data.".

StepMania Converted Cabinet (International) updated.
• Comment changed to "SM3.9 w/ Ultramix 1 theme. Numerous songpacks loaded (incl. DDR 1st to Extreme, plus Solo). Both P1 and P2 side work moderately.".

StepMania Converted Cabinet (International) updated.
• Comment changed to "SM3.9 w/ Ultramix 1 theme. Numerous songpacks loaded (incl. DDR 1st to Extreme, plus Solo). P1 side practically unplayable, P2 side works moderately.".
• Condition changed from Great to Moderate.

pop'n music peace (Japan) updated.
• Comment changed to "All buttons work perfectly, a few LEDs broken, but doesn't hinder gameplay whatsoever. Early 2019 data.".

Mr. Do! Run Run (International) updated.
• Comment changed to "19 in 1 board".

Do! Run Run (International) deleted.

Mr. Do! Run Run (International) added.

StepMania Converted Cabinet (International) updated.
• Comment changed to "SM3.9 w/ Ultramix 1 theme. Numerous songpacks loaded (incl. DDR 1st to Extreme, plus Solo). Pads fully serviced 05/10/19".
• Condition changed from Moderate to Great.

Location Twitter updated.

pop'n music 16 PARTY♪ (Japan) updated.
• pop'n music 16 PARTY♪ (Japan) is now a pop'n music peace (Japan).
• Condition changed from Perfect to Great.

Location information updated.

Pump It Up The PREX (International) updated.
• Comment changed to "CRT changed to a Monitor.".
• Condition changed from Not Working to Great.

Location information, opening times updated.

Location Twitter, information, opening times updated.

Gauntlet (International) updated.
• Location removed.
• Comment changed to "Original cabinet, but running on a PC - not the original board.".

Gauntlet Legends (International) updated.
• Location removed.
• Comment changed to "Dedicated cabinet".

Space Invaders (International) updated.
• Location removed.
• Comment changed to "60 in 1 board".
• Pricing changed from £0.50 to .
• Pricing changed.

Phoenix (International) updated.
• Location removed.
• Comment changed to "60 in 1 board".
• Pricing changed from £0.50 to .
• Pricing changed.

Moon Cresta (International) updated.
• Location removed.
• Comment changed to "60 in 1 board".
• Pricing changed from £0.50 to .
• Pricing changed.

1942 (International) updated.
• Location removed.
• Comment changed to "60 in 1 board".
• Pricing changed from £0.50 to .
• Pricing changed.

Need for Speed: Underground (International) updated.
• Free play disabled.
• Pricing changed.

Mario Kart Arcade GP (International) updated.
• Location changed to "Party food area".
• Free play disabled.
• Pricing changed.

Daytona USA (2P) (International) updated.
• Location removed.
• Comment changed to "Currently set to "Endurance" with 20/40/80 laps.".
• Free play disabled.
• Pricing changed.

Crazy Taxi (International) updated.
• Free play disabled.

Crazy Taxi (International) updated.
• Location removed.
• Comment changed to "Naomi Universal cabinet".
• Pricing changed.

18 Wheeler: American Pro Trucker (International) updated.
• Location removed.
• Comment changed to "Naomi Universal cabinet".
• Free play disabled.
• Condition changed from Moderate to Great.
• Pricing changed.

Vs. Super Mario Bros. (International) updated.
• Location removed.
• Comment changed to "19 in 1 board".
• Pricing changed from £0.50 to .
• Pricing changed.

Vs. Ice Climber (International) updated.
• Location removed.
• Comment changed to "19 in 1 board".
• Pricing changed from £0.50 to .
• Pricing changed.

Pac-Land (International) deleted.

Mappy (North America) updated.
• Location removed.
• Comment changed to "60 in 1 board".
• Pricing changed from £0.50 to .
• Pricing changed.

Joust (International) updated.
• Location removed.
• Comment changed to "19 in 1 board".
• Pricing changed from £0.50 to .
• Pricing changed.

Donkey Kong Jr. (International) updated.
• Location removed.
• Comment changed to "60 in 1 board".
• Pricing changed from £0.50 to .
• Pricing changed.

Donkey Kong 3 (International) updated.
• Location removed.
• Comment changed to "60 in 1 board".
• Pricing changed from £0.50 to .
• Pricing changed.

Donkey Kong (International) updated.
• Location removed.
• Comment changed to "60 in 1 board".
• Pricing changed from £0.50 to .
• Pricing changed.

New Rally-X (Japan) updated.
• Location removed.
• Comment changed to "60 in 1 board".
• Pricing changed from £0.50 to .
• Pricing changed.

Super Pac-Man (International) updated.
• Location removed.
• Comment changed to "60 in 1 board".
• Pricing changed from £0.50 to .
• Pricing changed.

Pac-Man Plus (International) updated.
• Location removed.
• Comment changed to "60 in 1 board".
• Pricing changed from £0.50 to .
• Pricing changed.

Pac-Man (North America) updated.
• Location removed.
• Comment changed to "60 in 1 board".
• Pricing changed from £0.50 to .
• Pricing changed.

Ms. Pac-Man (International) updated.
• Location removed.
• Comment changed to "60 in 1 board".
• Pricing changed from £0.50 to .
• Pricing changed.

Jr. Pac-Man (International) updated.
• Location removed.
• Comment changed to "60 in 1 board".
• Pricing changed from £0.50 to .
• Pricing changed.

Do! Run Run (International) updated.
• Location removed.
• Comment changed to "19 in 1 board".
• Pricing changed from £0.50 to .
• Pricing changed.

G-DARIUS (North America) deleted.

Stargate (North America) updated.
• Location removed.
• Comment changed to "19 in 1 board".
• Pricing changed from £0.50 to .
• Pricing changed.

Gradius (International) updated.
• Location removed.
• Comment changed to "19 in 1 board".
• Pricing changed from £0.50 to .
• Pricing changed.

Defender (North America) updated.
• Location removed.
• Comment changed to "19 in 1 board".
• Pricing changed from £0.50 to .
• Pricing changed.

WWF WrestleFest (International) deleted.

The Simpsons Arcade Game (International) updated.
• Comment changed to "Duet cabinet".

Street Fighter II: Hyper Fighting (International) updated.
• Comment changed to "Duet cabinet".

Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition (International) updated.
• Location removed.
• Comment changed to "Naomi Universal cabinet".
• Pricing changed from £0.50 to .
• Pricing changed.

Hyper Bishi Bashi Champ (Japan) updated.
• Comment changed to "Astro City cabinet".

Street Fighter III 3rd Strike (International) updated.
• Comment changed to "Astro City cabinet".
• Pricing changed from £0.50 to .
• Condition changed from Great to Perfect.
• Pricing changed.

Street Fighter II: Hyper Fighting (International) updated.
• Pricing changed from £0.50 to .
• Pricing changed.

The Simpsons Arcade Game (International) updated.
• Pricing changed from £0.50 to .
• Pricing changed.

Tank Battalion (North America) updated.
• Location removed.
• Comment changed to "60 in 1 board".
• Pricing changed from £0.50 to .
• Pricing changed.

Robotron: 2084 (North America) updated.
• Location removed.
• Comment changed to "19 in 1 board".
• Pricing changed from £0.50 to .
• Pricing changed.

Mr. Do! (North America) updated.
• Location removed.
• Comment changed to "60 in 1 board".
• Pricing changed from £0.50 to .
• Pricing changed.

Hyper Bishi Bashi Champ (Japan) updated.
• Comment removed.
• Pricing changed from £0.50 to .
• Continue price changed from £0.50 to .
• Pricing changed.

Frogger (United States) updated.
• Location removed.
• Comment changed to "60 in 1 board".
• Pricing changed from £0.50 to .
• Pricing changed.

Fighting Mania (International) updated.
• Comment removed.
• Pricing changed from £1.00 to .
• Condition changed from Moderate to Great.
• Pricing changed.

Dig Dug II (International) updated.
• Location removed.
• Comment changed to "60 in 1 board".
• Pricing changed from £0.50 to .
• Pricing changed.

Dig Dug (International) updated.
• Location removed.
• Comment changed to "60 in 1 board".
• Pricing changed from £0.50 to .
• Pricing changed.

Centipede (North America) updated.
• Location removed.
• Comment changed to "60 in 1 board".
• Pricing changed from £0.50 to .
• Pricing changed.

Bubbles (North America) updated.
• Location removed.
• Comment changed to "60 in 1 board".
• Pricing changed from £0.50 to .
• Pricing changed.

Arkanoid (International) updated.
• Location removed.
• Comment changed to "60 in 1 board".
• Pricing changed from £0.50 to .
• Pricing changed.

Target: Terror (International) added.

Rambo (International) added.

The House of the Dead 4 (Deluxe Cab) (Europe) added.

Panic Museum (International) added.

Guitar Hero Arcade (International) added.

pop\'n music 16 PARTY♪ (Japan) added.

StepMania Converted Cabinet (International) updated.
• Comment changed to "SM3.9 w/ Ultramix 1 theme. Numerous songpacks loaded (incl. DDR 1st to Extreme, plus Solo).".
• Pricing changed from £1.00 to .
• Pricing changed.

Pump It Up The PREX (International) updated.
• Location changed to "Front room".
• Comment changed to "As of 4.12.2018 not working. In process of changing CRT to a monitor.".
• Pricing changed from £1.00 to .
• Condition changed from Moderate to Not Working.
• Pricing changed.

Time Crisis II (International) updated.
• Location changed to "Main area".
• Comment removed.
• Pricing changed from £1.00 to .
• Pricing changed.

The House of the Dead 3 (International) updated.
• Location changed to "Main area".
• Pricing changed from £1.00 to .
• Pricing changed.

Lethal Enforcers (International) updated.
• Location changed to "Front room".
• Pricing changed from £0.50 to .
• Condition changed from Perfect to Moderate.
• Pricing changed.

Ghost Squad (International) updated.
• Pricing changed from £1.00 to .
• Pricing changed.

Gauntlet Legends (International) updated.
• Location changed to "Front room".
• Comment removed.
• Pricing changed from £0.50 to .
• Condition changed from Not Working to Great.
• Pricing changed.

Gauntlet (International) updated.
• Location changed to "Front room".
• Comment changed to "Running on a PC - not the original board.".
• Pricing changed from £0.50 to .
• Condition changed from Not Working to Great.
• Pricing changed.

Need for Speed: Underground (International) updated.
• Location changed to "Main area".
• Comment removed.
• Pricing changed from £1.00 to .
• Free play enabled.
• Condition changed from Bad to Great.
• Pricing changed.

Daytona USA (2P) (International) updated.
• Location changed to "Main area".

Daytona USA (2P) (International) updated.
• Comment removed.
• Pricing changed from £1.00 to .
• Free play enabled.
• Condition changed from Moderate to Great.
• Pricing changed.

Crazy Taxi (International) updated.
• Location changed to "Front room".
• Pricing changed from £0.50 to .
• Free play enabled.

18 Wheeler: American Pro Trucker (International) updated.
• Location changed to "Front room".
• Comment removed.
• Pricing changed from £0.50 to .
• Free play enabled.
• Condition changed from Not Working to Moderate.

Mario Kart Arcade GP (International) added.

Location website, information, opening times updated.

StepMania Converted Cabinet (International) updated.
• Comment changed to "SM3.9 w/ Ultramix 1 theme. Numerous songpacks loaded (incl. DDR 1st to Extreme, plus Solo), volume is a little low.".

StepMania Converted Cabinet (International) updated.
• Comment changed to "SM3.9 w/ Ultramix 1 theme. Numerous songpacks loaded (incl. DDr 1st to Extreme, plus Solo), volume is a little low.".

StepMania Converted Cabinet (International) updated.
• Condition changed from Unknown to Good.

G-DARIUS (North America) added.