The best gaming venues around Swindon

It doesn’t matter how old you are, playing games is something we all enjoy doing. It’s a great way to relax and a fun way to spend time with friends and family.

There are so many brilliant gaming options available in and around Swindon, you’re sure to find something that everyone will enjoy. Below, we’ve rounded up the best gaming venues around. Let battle commence!

Combat Splat Paintball

Paintball has been around for a while now and although we’ve all heard of it by now. Not everybody has given it a go. But no matter how old you are, paintballing is great fun. It’s not just for kids!

Combat Splat is located between Swindon and Cirencester in the heart of the Cotswold Water Park, and has high ratings on Trip Advisor. The excellent battle zones available include both woodland and field game settings.

Great for parties, family fun or splatting friends, it’s time to grab your gun and go to war.

Casino

The Merkur Slots Casino in Swindon was opened in August 2021 and is located on Bridge Street. This small but relaxing gaming zone has several slot machines and a pleasant atmosphere.

There are a variety of gaming machines to try, including many of the latest releases. Watch out for promotions, with free plays, match plays, and attractive cash prizes all up for grab with visitors.

If you need to fuel up, there’s a smart café on site too, offering snacks and drinks. Only suitable for 18’s and over, but a great way to spend your leisure time and who knows, you might just win some money!

If you prefer to play at home or want an even bigger choice of games, then you can play slots at Rainbow Riches Casino online. With hundreds of games available, great promotions on offer, and the chance to play anywhere and anytime you want, it’s well worth checking out.

Laser Quest

No matter how good your games console might be, nothing beats the real-life experience of playing Laser Quest. Points are awarded every time you ‘shoot’ an opposition player with your laser, but you lose points if you’re hit. Scores are totalled at the end of the game and the winner has the most points!

There are a several different game types that can be played, the most popular are 'Solo', 'All against all', and the 'Team' game. So, whether you’re on your own or with friends, there’s no excuse not to go along and give it a try.

Laser Quest is a unique venue with a purpose built arena that boasts castle towers, fog, turrets, ramps, mazes, and atmospheric sound and light effects. Games take approximately 20 minutes including a safety briefing. Minimum playing age at Laser Quest is 6 years with a recommend minimum height of 1 metre.

Karting Nation

Under 30 minutes in the car from Swindon in Hullavington, this 480m indoor circuit is a great day out for racers of all abilities. Go Karting is a speed filled, seat of the pants experience that is guaranteed to make memories that will last a life time.

The Karts are top of the range Sodi 270cc RX7 karts with 270cc engines. For younger drivers there’s a fleet of 120cc cadet karts which will accommodate drivers from 8 years of age.

Adjustable seats and pedals mean all driver sizes are catered for, while a state of the art remote safety system means a stress free experience is guaranteed.

So whether you think you’re the next Lewis Hamilton or you just want to beat your friends, head down to Karting Nation for a day of racing action you wont forget.

Boom Battle Bar

https://boombattlebar.com/uk/swindon/

This is a brilliant venue for adult game enthusiasts. It’s like a real-life Wii Sports with drinks and music thrown in.

Boom Battle Bar brings together an eclectic and sometimes wacky, collection of games and lets you battle your friends for bragging rights. The games on offer include:

• Axe Throwing (yes, you read that right)
• Crazier Golf
• Electric Darts
• Beer Pong
• Shuffleboard
• American Pool
• Ping Pong

With the focus definitely on fun, Boom Battle Bar is a must visit for any gaming enthusiast.

Incarcerated Escape Room

Incarcerated is a new and exciting Live Escape Room experience based in Swindon. The clock is ticking, you’re trapped in a room, and you only have 60 minutes to escape.

Follow the cryptic clues and mini-mysteries hidden in the room and escape before it’s too late. Working together and staying calm is the best route to success, but as the time ticks away the pressure grows.

The escape rooms are suitable for 2-7 players per room, making it perfect for family or friends. There are two rooms to choose from at Incarcerated: The haunting ‘The Tortured Soul’ and the sinister ‘Conspiracy – Agenda 21’.

Do you have what it takes to escape?

Gaming in Swindon

These are a just some of the many great gaming venues available in Swindon, but there are many more, including water sports action at Lake 3, plus an array of sports activities suitable for all ages at the Link Centre.

If you’ve never tried Axe throwing, Go Karting or plotted your way out of an escape room, why not give it a try?

Happy gaming.