How much is Blast Galaxy?

Entrance is €15 for adults and €10 for children aged 2 to 12. All arcade and console games are included and you can stay as long as you like. You do not need coins or tokens.

Do you need to book Blast Galaxy?

No, you can buy a ticket at the door during opening hours or use the online booking tool. If you come with 20 people or more, a heads-up is appreciated but not required.

Can you hold a kids' party at Blast Galaxy?

Yes, parties take place during regular opening hours. Children under 12 pay €10, you can order fries and lemonade at the bar, and you may bring your own birthday cake. You do have to keep an eye on the children around the machines.

Does Blast Galaxy have karaoke?

Yes, there are three Japanese-style private rooms for up to 6, 12 and 25 people. A session lasts two hours and costs €80, €140 or €245 per room. Arcade access can be added for €10 per person.

How do I get to Blast Galaxy?

Bus 22 towards Sloterdijk stops at Contactweg, a 4-minute walk away, and Sloterdijk station is 12 to 15 minutes on foot. Parking costs €2.80 an hour and is free after 19:00 and at weekends.

Blast Galaxy: Board Games, arcades and karaoke in Westerpark, Amsterdam

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Blast Galaxy is a free-to-play retro arcade on the Magneetstraat, a short walk from Sloterdijk station, with more than 100 machines and one entrance fee. You pay €15 (€10 for children) and play as long as you like, without coins or tokens. It also has private karaoke rooms, a Mario Kart room and a board game room, so it works for a date, a birthday or a big group.

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Phone +31 6 1874 3090
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Address Magneetstraat 5, 1014 CC

Opening hours

Mon Closed
Tue Closed
Wed 12:00-18:00
Thu 16:00-23:00
Fri 16:00-00:30
Sat 12:00-00:30
Sun 12:00-20:00

Good to know

100+ arcade machines
Free play after entry
Private karaoke rooms
Mario Kart room
Board Room
Air hockey
Foosball
Kitchen
Bar
Wardrobe
Street parking
Business hire

What you can play

The list runs past 100 machines and leans towards classic arcade cabinets: Pac-Man, Ms Pac-Man, Galaga, Donkey Kong, Street Fighter 2, Mortal Kombat, Out Run, Chase HQ, NBA Jam, Tekken 3 and an X-Men cabinet for six players. There are rhythm games too, such as Dance Dance Revolution, Taiko no Tatsujin, Sound Voltex and Groove Coaster, plus air hockey, foosball and a Mario Kart theatre for 12 players.

The arcade offers no tickets or prizes. As the team puts it, you win eternal fame with a high score.

Prices and tickets

Entrance is €15 and children aged 2 to 12 pay €10. That covers all arcade and console games for as long as you stay. You can buy at the door during opening hours or book online.

Karaoke is in three Japanese-style rooms, booked for two hours: Kyoto for up to 6 people at €80, Osaka for up to 12 at €140 and Tokyo for up to 25 at €245. Arcade access can be added for €10 per person. The Board Room costs €7.50 for the day with a free soft drink. It is aimed at trading card and board game players (Magic: The Gathering, Lorcana, Yu-Gi-Oh!), and arcade access is €10 extra.

Food and drink

The menu is Asian street food and bar snacks: loaded fries, gyoza, spring rolls, Van Dobben bitterballen, a hot dog and a chicken strip burger. There is a house pilsner called Beta Pilsner, plus cocktails and gin and tonics with game-themed names. You cannot bring your own food or drink, with the exception of birthday cakes.

Kids, groups and hire

There is no age limit, and children's parties happen during normal opening hours. Staff only ask that children treat the machines with respect and keep the running and shouting down. Groups can walk in, though a heads-up is appreciated from about 20 people. On Monday and Tuesday the arcade is closed to the public and can be hired by groups, companies and film crews.

Getting there

Take bus 22 towards Sloterdijk to the Contactweg stop and walk for 4 minutes, or walk 12 to 15 minutes from Sloterdijk station. Parking in the street costs €2.80 an hour and is free after 19:00 and at weekends. You can hang your coat in the lobby, but there are no closed lockers.

Common questions

How much is Blast Galaxy?: Entrance is €15 for adults and €10 for children aged 2 to 12. All arcade and console games are included and you can stay as long as you like. You do not need coins or tokens.
Do you need to book Blast Galaxy?: No, you can buy a ticket at the door during opening hours or use the online booking tool. If you come with 20 people or more, a heads-up is appreciated but not required.
Can you hold a kids' party at Blast Galaxy?: Yes, parties take place during regular opening hours. Children under 12 pay €10, you can order fries and lemonade at the bar, and you may bring your own birthday cake. You do have to keep an eye on the children around the machines.
Does Blast Galaxy have karaoke?: Yes, there are three Japanese-style private rooms for up to 6, 12 and 25 people. A session lasts two hours and costs €80, €140 or €245 per room. Arcade access can be added for €10 per person.
How do I get to Blast Galaxy?: Bus 22 towards Sloterdijk stops at Contactweg, a 4-minute walk away, and Sloterdijk station is 12 to 15 minutes on foot. Parking costs €2.80 an hour and is free after 19:00 and at weekends.

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Opening hours change: check with the venue before you go. Ratings from MapAtlas.