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\n\t\tA new \u2018Mega City\u2019 is opening 40 minutes away from London, in Berkshire (Picture: Getty Images)<\/p>\n
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\n\t\tA new \u2018Mega City\u2019 is opening 40 minutes away from London, in Berkshire (Picture: Getty Images)<\/p>\n
More than 100 arcade machines, a giant laser tag arena, and enough karaoke rooms to sink a ship are just some of the features inside a brand-new \u2018Mega City<\/a>\u2019 opening in the UK later this month.<\/p>\n The complex, conveniently called \u2018Mega City<\/a>,\u2019 is just 40 minutes from Central London on the Elizabeth Line<\/a>, tucked away in Slough, Berkshire<\/a>.<\/p>\n It\u2019s been touted as the \u2018pinnacle\u2019 of the town\u2019s \u2018regeneration<\/a>,\u2019 and, throwing open its doors on May 30, it\u2019s hoping to bring more footfall to the centre.<\/p>\n The playground, which measures 55,000 square feet, has an impressive three floors and two mezzanine levels, packed out with crowd-pleasing entertainment factors designed not just for kids, but for adults, too.<\/p>\n And, forming an \u00a311,000,000 investment, it doesn\u2019t skimp on the fun.<\/p>\n Where will the new Mega City be?<\/p>\n Perfectly situated for a day trip from London, the new Mega City is an eight-minute walk from the Elizabeth Line station, at 233\/249 High Street.<\/p>\n There\u2019ll be late-night hours throughout the week, feeding into the vision that Mega City isn\u2019t just a family-friendly destination, but one that\u2019s also suitable for date nights, catch-ups with friends, and even work socials.<\/p>\n \t\t On Fridays and Saturdays, the entertainment complex will be open between 10am and 2.30am, while the rest of the week, it\u2019ll operate between 10am and 1.30am. Thursday is the new Friday, right?<\/p>\n What features will Mega City have?<\/p>\n Already channelling your inner child at the mere thought? Mega City will have the following activities:<\/p>\n A giant arcade with 130 machines<\/p>\n 10 bowling lanes<\/p>\n A laser tag arena accommodating up to 24 players<\/p>\n Laser raid and laser maze challenges<\/p>\n Battling cages<\/p>\n Clay pigeon shooting (augmented reality)<\/p>\n Darts (also augmented reality)<\/p>\n Karaoke and private party rooms<\/p>\n Pool tables<\/p>\n Flashpads<\/p>\n Total Football<\/p>\n A restaurant and bar area, serving up dishes including Detroit-style pizzas, loaded fries, and cocktails<\/a>.<\/p>\n \t\t While no detail has been given on prices just yet, the payment system inside Slough\u2019s Mega City is fully cashless, and it\u2019s designed to allow gamers to flit between activities as quickly as possible. <\/p>\n To join in on the fun, you\u2019ll need to purchase credit inside the venue using the kiosks, where you\u2019ll be given a play card. It\u2019s compatible with all the machines inside, and can be tapped against each one to authorise use.<\/p>\n The card will also automatically track any points you rack up against your competitors, so once you\u2019ve finished your session, you can redeem your rightful prizes. Elsewhere, if you\u2019ve booked online for group activities, like bowling or laser tag, you\u2019ll be given a QR code. If you scan that at the relevant area once you enter, the session will be automatically activated.<\/p>\n \t\t News of the impending Mega City is certainly welcome, considering that Slough\u2019s locals have long been battling less-than-favourable opinions from others about their town. Even some locals don\u2019t feel proud of it.<\/p>\n In December 2024<\/a>, it was named the UK\u2019s most miserable place to live by property website Rightmove, which asked people across the country how they felt about their area, including how proud they felt to live there, whether they felt a sense of belonging, and whether they earned enough.<\/p>\n \t\t Unfortunately, the good people of Slough weren\u2019t too impressed with their humble abode, which has previously been nicknamed an \u2018island of despair<\/a>\u2019 and \u2018North Windsor\u2019 in reference to its much brighter, happier sibling.<\/p>\n It\u2019s true: Slough famously featured as David Brent\u2019s hometown in The Office. But this claim to fame has done little to boost community spirit.<\/p>\n \u2018Avoid the centre if you value your sanity,\u2019 @avidresolver previously advised in a\u00a0Reddit thread<\/a>.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, @lemnesiaa1995 lived there for just three months \u2018before moving,\u2019 while @GunstarGreen has \u2018lived locally to Slough for 20 years.\u2019<\/p>\n \u2018It\u2019s a craphole\u2026the shoppers were miserable as sin,\u2019 they added, as another described it as the \u2018armpit of Berkshire.\u2019<\/p>\n Do you have a story to share?<\/p>\n Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@Metro.co.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n Arrow![\"Plans](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SEI_295552983-5e9e.jpg\")
\n\t\tThe entertainment complex cost \u00a311,000,000 (Picture: Mega City)<\/p>\n![\"Plans](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SEI_295552986-42a8.jpg\")
\n\t\tThere\u2019ll be food and late-night drinks served (Picture: Mega City)
\nHow does payment work at Mega City?<\/p>\n![\"Plans](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SEI_295552992-9781.jpg\")
\n\t\tThe Mega City will be completely cashless (Picture: Mega City)
\n\u2018An island of despair\u2019<\/p>\n![\"Plans](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SEI_295552975-7329.jpg\")
\n\t\t\u2026and there\u2019ll be prizes galore (Picture: Mega City)<\/p>\n
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