About New Game Plus - Gaming Center
New Game Plus - Gaming Center is a highly-rated, versatile venue celebrated for its expansive library of video games, ranging from popular modern titles like Fortnite and Roblox to a deep collection of nostalgic retro games playable on all consoles and PC. It stands out for its exceptional, friendly, and accommodating staff, making it an ideal choice for unique birthday parties, family outings, or casual gaming sessions with excellent value for money.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Birthday parties for children who enjoy multiplayer gaming (e.g., Fortnite, Roblox) with dedicated event support.Family outings where multiple generations can enjoy gaming together, with options for both modern and retro preferences.Casual gaming sessions for individuals, couples, or small groups looking to 'chill out for a few hours'.Dates, offering an interactive and fun activity for couples.Anytime you want to 'get out of the house' for an engaging, screen-based activity.
Why families love it
- Offers private rental options for events, explicitly allowing groups to play modern multiplayer games like Fortnite and Roblox for birthday parties.
- Features an 'endless and nostalgic collection of games' and a dedicated 'retro room setup' that appeals strongly to parents seeking childhood memories.
- Boasts an incredibly vast game library with 'any video game you could think of, new or old, on any gaming system as well as PC'.
- Staff, including specific mentions of a host 'Jon' and owner 'John', are consistently praised as 'sensational', 'super friendly', 'helpful', and 'knowledgeable', even extending play time due to technical issues.
- Provides a wide array of consoles and computers for diverse gaming experiences.
- Customers consistently report 'great prices' and 'totally reasonable cost' for gaming sessions.
Insider tips
- **Birthday Parties:** Highly recommended for birthday parties, especially if your child and friends enjoy multiplayer games like Fortnite or Roblox; inquire about renting the location and utilizing host services.
- **Nostalgia Trip:** Parents looking for a blast from the past should definitely explore the 'retro room' and its vast collection of classic games.
- **Customer Service:** Expect very friendly and accommodating staff who are known to be helpful and flexible with play time if minor issues arise.
- **Value:** Plan for good value for your money, as pricing is consistently praised as 'great' and 'reasonable'.
- **Amenities:** Be aware that bathrooms are well-equipped with thoughtful amenities like menstrual products.
Good to know before you go
- No specific times or situations to avoid were reported. Minor technical issues were resolved positively by staff, suggesting reliability even in those instances.
- No significant or recurring problems were reported. A minor technical issue (computer update) was handled proactively and positively by staff.
- Crowds
- Not explicitly mentioned. The ability to rent out the entire location for parties suggests it can accommodate groups, and descriptions of 'chilling out for a few hours' don't indicate overwhelming busyness, but specific peak times are not identified.
- Value
- Consistently praised as having 'great prices' and a 'totally reasonable cost', indicating excellent value for the money. While specific dollar amounts are not provided, customer sentiment suggests the pricing is highly competitive and fair for the quality and variety of gaming experiences offered. The option to rent out the location for parties implies tailored package pricing for events, perceived as a 'one of a kind experience' for the cost. No hidden costs were mentioned.
- Accessibility
- Thoughtful amenities like menstrual products in the bathrooms are available. No other specific physical or sensory accommodations (e.g., wheelchair access, sensory-friendly hours) were explicitly mentioned in the reviews.
- Safety
- While not explicitly detailed, the consistent praise for 'sensational' and 'super friendly' staff, including hosts who actively assist with 'getting everyone set up and playing', indicates a well-supervised and supportive environment that contributes to the safety and positive experience for children and families.
What parents say
"This place was perfect for my son's birthday! We were able to rent out the location for him and his friends to be able to play Fortnite and Roblox together. Both kids and parents were in awe of the endless and nostalgic collection of games. Our host, Jon, was sensational at helping getting everyone set up and playing! We hope to have many more events here and can't recommend this place enough to anyone else who may be considering a one of a kind birthday party experience! So glad to have a place like this in town."
7 months ago
"My partner and I stumbled upon this on accident and spent a hour playing guitar hero and left 4 dead. The staff is super friendly and literally gave us 20min extra cause one of the computers had to update, super nice business. I hope they stay around for a long time."
2 weeks ago
"Man this place is the best! They literally have any video game you could think of new or old on any gaming system as well as PC! I love the retro room setup they have, it brings back so many memories of my childhood. The owner John is always so helpful and knowledgeable. Out of any place in ABQ my kids always want to come here, plus the prices are great! Highly recommend!"
a year ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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