Ready to level up your next friend group adventure? Think you have the skills to lead your guild to a high score? No matter your gaming style or experience level, if you love to game, Mississauga has something for you. Here, fantasy worlds, state-of-the-art game rooms, cool cafes and immersive virtual experiences all await you. Pack some of the city’s most epic simulations, puzzles and more into one unforgettable weekend with this itinerary.
DAY 1
Get Amped Up at BRKFREE
Start your weekend adventure with some thrilling, high-tech challenges. Grab a two or three-hour pass and make your way through more than 35 game rooms, each requiring unique skills. Once your time is up, head to the restaurant for lunch and enjoy the fun self-pour wall featuring over 20 local and craft beers, ciders, and cocktails.
Face Your Destiny at Dungeons & Dragons: The Immersive Quest
Once you’re fueled up, make your way to downtown Mississauga and embark on a heroic journey to save the realm in the world of DUNGEONS & DRAGONS. Choose your own adventure, including your character and difficulty level, before heading out on a self-directed, hour-long quest where you’ll battle fantastic creatures. After you’ve conquered all the challenges, kick back at the Waterdeep Market where you can shop for the coolest merch or grab some themed bites and drinks.
Be a Hero at Minecraft Experience: Village Rescue
Next up, walk next door and step into another digital world at the immersive Minecraft experience, opening June 20. Plan to spend approximately an hour here as you use your handheld orb to gather resources and pulverize blocks on your quest to save the villagers from a zombie attack. After you build your way through the escape portal, head to the Trading Post to hang out with fellow Minecrafters. TIP: If you’re planning a group visit, make sure to purchase multi-pack tickets to save on admission.
Play On at Rec Room
Head across the road to Rec Room Square one to cap your outing off with more gaming, dinner and live entertainment. Try to set a new high score in the arcade, win prizes with redemption games or go old school with a round of bowling. To amp up the excitement, unleash your inner warrior in the axe-throwing arena or hit the bullseye in the archery range.
Level Up Your Stay at Sheraton Gateway
Boredom doesn’t stand a chance when you check in to the Gamer Zone Family Suite. Just minutes from the city’s top attractions, this virtual playground is designed to keep kids entertained and parents relaxed. With a PS5 in-room, a library of games, and fun-packed extras, your family can press play on non-stop excitement.
Need a screen break? Dive into the pool, recharge in the fitness centre, or kick back with your in-room movie night amenity. Plus, enjoy exclusive access to the Club Lounge for snacks, drinks, and chill time. At Sheraton Gateway, family fun hits a whole new level.
DAY 2
Indulge in Turkish Delights at Mado:
Get ready for another day of gaming with a hearty brunch. Walk over to Square One to try Mado’s Turkish breakfast featuring traditional dishes including eggs, cheeses, fruits and dips. For an indulgent group feast, opt for a family platter, a flavourful spread paired with unlimited tea.
Experience Virtual Reality at Mirage VR:
After your breakfast, head to Clarkson and enter a virtual world at Mirage VR. Choose from stationary or free-roam experiences, or try the best of both. Go head-to-head with friends and foes in action-packed adventures through Sherwood Forest, mysterious islands, a zombie apocalypse or a Smashbox arena for 60, 70 or 120 minutes.
Learn a New Game at GG Gaming Café
Chill out following your active morning with some relaxed cooperative play at GG Gaming Café, owned by popular YouTuber Domics. Grab one of the hundreds of games available to use, from retro classics to the newest tabletop RPGs, while you snack on some appetizers or desserts.
Test Your Skills at HintHunt Escape Games
Just a short drive or walk away, tackle one of the challenging rooms at HintHunt Escape Games. Journey to Japan to solve a mystery, infiltrate a zombie bunker or escape a sinking submarine where oxygen is in short supply. For something spooky, choose The Crypt to hunt a vampire, before the sunlight fades and it starts hunting you. Fans of The Simpsons won’t want to miss Trouble in Springfield, where the power plant is about to explode, and you’ll need to find clues in the Simpsons’ house before the meltdown.