Arcade Club Turns Ten: A Decade of Gaming, Kicking Off with BBC’s “Collectaholics”

As Arcade Club celebrates its tenth birthday, it’s hard to believe how far we’ve come. From humble beginnings to now being Europe’s largest arcade, this milestone is a testament to the power of community, and, in many ways, a single spark that ignited it all: our feature on the BBC show Collectaholics.

We are beyond proud to announce the exciting expansion of Arcade Club Leeds! This project has been a labor of love, and we are thrilled to unveil our newest space, complete with a host of incredible features to enhance your gaming experience.

Here at Arcade Club, our mission is not just to provide a space for fun and games, but to preserve the legacy of arcade gaming for future generations. One of our most beloved attractions, the classic game Quick and Crash, has always been a hit with visitors. However, maintaining this popular game recently presented us with a unique challenge: the need to create a new gun to replace the original, for which spare parts are no longer available.

This past weekend marked another milestone for arcade gaming enthusiasts as we celebrated the annual Williams Defender Meet, hosted by the passionate community at Defender Players Unite. For several years now, this vibrant group has brought together fans of the classic arcade game Defender, and each year, the event has grown more popular and dynamic.