Nine crazy places for real-life video games in Hong Kong: let battle begin
From real-life lightsabre battles to Mario Kart-style go-karting and Halo-esque futuristic shooting, Hong Kong has plenty to offer video game fans who want to get away from their screens and play for real
Video games are almost a national pastime in Hong Kong, with many young (and not so young) people seemingly spending most of their waking hours playing on smartphones, PCs and consoles.
But a new breed of entrepreneur is now targeting gamers and encouraging them to put down their controllers by providing entertainment spots that offer everything from go-karting and mini-golf to lightsabre battles.
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If you like Star Wars games: Crossfire Arena
Lightsabre duels. That’s all we have to say. Sure, Crossfire Arena also has bubble soccer, Nerf wars, laser tag, dodgeball and other games to tempt you away from your screens. But for true nerds it’s all about the lightsabre duels, allowing you to recreate your favourite Star Wars battles in an appropriately dark, neon-lit environment.
Shop 306-308, D2 Place Two, 15 Cheung Shun Street, Lai Chi Kok, tel: 3461-9023, www.crossfire.hk