Challenge Fifty-Two, a white woman with dark hair standing next to a wheel of fortune style wheel as she is playing at Gameshow Allstars

Playing At Gameshow Allstars

20th November 2025 - New Experience Number 26.

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Playing At Gameshow Allstars was a hilariously brilliant afternoon with an opportunity to be a bit daft.

I’ve not yet been on a TV Gameshow as part of my challenge to try 52 new things in the year, (watch this space!) but this was a close contender!

If you’re wondering what Gameshow Allstars is like and whether you should go, then this post is for you!

What is Gameshow Allstars?

Gameshow Allstars is a Gameshow Activity Bar.

Like a regular bar, you can drink and you can eat. However the unique selling point, and by far the best part, is that you can pretend to be a contestant on some of TVs most popular game shows.

With seven mini games inspired by TV game shows, it’s a brilliantly different activity for families, friends, or even a date night.

Think Countdown, Wheel of fortune, Tipping Point, and Catchphrase, and you’ll get an idea of the sorts of games you can play. Although none of the games are actually named after the TV shows, but have been given very familiar sounding titles.

Gameshow Allstars are an experience provider who advertise with the brilliant Uniquely Local. Rachel from Uniquely Local was keen to visit to find out what it’s like, and I thought it looked like a brilliant new thing to try, so we decided to give it a go.

A screen which reads 'Round 3' a pen and a score sheet next to it. The screen is indoors with lots of colourful lights in the background.
Gameshow Allstars - like being on a TV gameshow but without the cameras!

A Warm Welcome at Gameshow Allstars, Sheffield

It was a cold and quiet November afternoon in Sheffield. We climbed the stairs to the city centre venue and from the minute we stepped through the door, it was as though we’d walked into a gameshow! 

Colourful lights flashed on the games, spotlights shone from the ceiling, and cardboard cut outs of celebrities were frequently dotted around.

We received a warm welcome from our host who explained how it all worked.

Rachel and I would be competing against each other on seven different games. We were each given what looked like a bank card, which was loaded up with our names. Whenever we played a game, we’d insert the card so the machine recognised who was playing, and it kept a tally of our score alongside our paper score sheet.

A large clapperboard welcoming contestants playing at gameshow allstars
A warm welcome at Gameshow Allstars, Sheffield

Before we got started, I paid a visit to the bar. There were some fantastically named pun-based cocktails, and as tempting as they were, this was a weekday afternoon and Rachel was driving, so we stuck to some non-alcoholic beers which were reasonably priced.

Our host introduced us to a couple of games at a time, giving us instructions on how to play them, and then it was over to us.

The Games - Playing At Gameshow Allstars

A high tech game lit up with colourful lights in a dark interior environment. This game is called winner's wheel and is used when playing at Gameshow Allstars
Spin and win on Winner's Wheel

Winner’s Wheel involved giving the wheel a good spin to find out how many points you are playing for, and answering general knowledge questions to win those points.

Challenge Fifty-Two, a white woman with dark hair pointing at a colourful and lit up game called 'say what you see'
The rules are simple - say what you see

Say What You See was just like TV favourite Catchphrase. Trying to identify well known phrases from the images on the screen is frustratingly harder than it looks!

Challenge Fifty-Two, a white woman with dark hair standing in front of a brightly coloured high tech game in an indoor venue. This is called Plink Plonk and is for playing at gameshow allstars
Drop the chips into the high scoring zones in Plink Plonk

Plink Plonk involved climbing the stairs to drop a chip into the huge play zone. The higher the section the number lands in, the higher the score.

Challenge Fifty-Two, a white woman with dark hair standing in front of a brightly coloured and brightly lit game called Higher or Lower
Knock down the right cards to score points on Higher or Lower

Higher or Lower, was like Play Your Cards Right crossed with a coconut shy. Trying to knock over the high value cards with the small rubber balls in a limited time frame is a test of hand eye coordination that I certainly didn’t pass!

Challenge Fifty-Two, a white woman with dark hair and another lady sitting behind pink desks with bright lights and colours behind them. The sign reads Word Shuffle
Make as many words as you can in Word Shuffle

Word Shuffle was a mental challenge akin to the conundrum on Countdown. Trying to make as many words as possible out of a series of random letters is much harder when you’re against the clock.

A screen which reads 'Round 2' The screen is indoors with lots of colourful lights in the background and a sign that reads The Lightning Round. A game for playing at Gameshow Allstars
Fastest fingers first in The Lightning Round

The Lightning Round challenged us to put four possible answers into a correct order in a limited time. Under the watchful eye of a cardboard Chris Tarrant, it is a game of high pressure.

Challenge Fifty-Two, a white woman with dark hair standing in front of a game which is brightly lit and brightly coloured and has a sign that reads 'Buzzer Beater'
Don't hit the red buttons in Buzzer Beater

Buzzer Beater was like playing Whack-A-Mole. The physical game saw us leaping about trying to hit the green and blue buzzers which gave us points, and avoiding the red buzzers which took points away. To get some serious points this needs speed and precision, which I seemed to have left at home.

Crowning The Winner

After playing all seven games and engaging in a bit of friendly competition, it was time to add up our scores.

They were close. There were just a few points between us. Accepting the crown with a smile, Rachel was deservedly the winner.

It had been a fantastic afternoon doing something completely different.

Looking at a score sheet used when playing at Gameshow Allstars. There are scores for Rach and Sally next to seven different games. Rach has the most points and is the winner.
It was a close score!

A Sparkling, Show-Stopping Experience

We had so much fun playing at Gameshow Allstars and can highly recommend the experience.

Everything is so slick and the games are really easy to pick up. It is like being on a TV game show without the cameras. Although I wish I’d worn some sort of sequins and then I’d have really felt the part.

I loved the attention to detail on everything, it was so well thought out, and every game had a dedicated space to put your drink so you never had to worry about knocking it over during all the frivolity!

Challenge Fifty-Two, a white woman with dark hair reaching to press coloured buttons on a game called Buzzer Beater
A challenge for my hand-eye coordination at Buzzer Beater!
Challenge Fifty-Two, a white woman with dark hair smiling at the camera as she is standing next to a wheel for spinning which is brightly coloured and has lots of bright lights.
A fantastically fun afternoon playing TV game shows without the cameras!

Who Is Gameshow Allstars For?

If you’re looking to do something on a night out with friends that’s a little bit different, or for somewhere unusual to go on a date, or perhaps for a corporate team building event that’s out of the ordinary, definitely check out Gameshow Allstars. 

It’s been rated as Sheffield’s number 1 nightlife attraction, so you know you’re in for a good night.

It’s also a fabulous idea for a family afternoon, and definitely not as intense as a game of Monopoly can end up! Contestants aged 12 and over can play, but only until 9pm when the venue is for over 18s only.

Challenge Fifty-Two, a white woman with dark hair smiling at the camera. She is in a venue where there are lots of colourful lights and signage as she is playing at gameshow allstars
Fun for friends, couples, and families

Where Can You Play Gameshow Allstars?

There are currently two venues in Yorkshire where you can play Gameshow Allstars.

Sheffield – Orchard Square, (Entrance on Leopold Street), Sheffield City Centre, S1 2FB

Leeds – ‍Unit 19 Central Rd, Central Arcade, Leeds, LS1 6DX

How Long Do You Need To Play At Gameshow Allstars?

Our experience for the two of us lasted for around an hour.

Whilst you play at your own pace, the recommended time is to allow between 60 and 90 minutes.

How Many People Can Play At A Time?

Challenge Fifty-Two, a white woman with dark hair sitting at a game which is brightly lit and brightly coloured. She is looking thoughtful as she is playing at gameshow allstars
Get your game face on at Gameshow Allstars

The games are all designed for 5 players at a time. 

However, you can play with less people, and if you have a bigger group they can easily cater for you too and it won’t impact the game play.

Take a look at Gameshow Allstars FAQs for all the details.

Experiences Embracing Play Are Not Just For Kids

Trying 52 new things a year has seen me try all sorts of activities, and I especially love when they give me an opportunity to play.

I don’t think we play enough as adults, yet research shows it brings us so many benefits; from fueling creativity to reducing stress and being an awesome mood booster.

Not all new experiences need to be challenging to be good for us. Any opportunity that allows us to relax, play, laugh and have fun is definitely worth indulging in.

Want To Try It Yourself?

Cost Of Experience

  • Individual tickets start from £16. For individual tickets, groups, corporate bookings and to see any current offers, visit the Gameshow Allstars website.
  • You can also buy vouchers for 2-4 people through Uniquely Local. 

Recommendations

  • Book in advance. Avoid disappointment and book your timeslot before you go. 
  • Make the most of it. Make a full night out by enjoying food and drink at the bar.
  • Why not get dressed up? You could make a real occassion of it and go to town on your outfits!
  • Take some selfies. It’s hilarious fun and you’ll want to capture some of the moments. Let me know how you get on if you give it a go!

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