Get ready to step back in time with our new weekly Retro Gaming Nights at Jifnexy Sports Bar! Every Thursday from 7pm until late, we're turning part of our venue into a nostalgic gaming paradise with classic consoles, arcade tournaments, and themed drinks that will transport you back to the golden era of gaming.
A Trip Down Memory Lane
Remember the days of blowing into cartridges, waiting for games to load on cassette tapes, and the satisfying clunk of inserting a coin into an arcade machine? Our Retro Gaming Nights celebrate this special era of gaming history with carefully curated selections of classic systems and games from the 1970s through the 1990s.
Each week we'll feature different consoles and arcade machines including:
- Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)
- Sega Mega Drive/Genesis
- Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES)
- Nintendo 64
- Original PlayStation
- Classic Arcade Cabinets
Weekly Tournaments
Think you've still got what it takes to dominate at Street Fighter II or GoldenEye 007? Put your skills to the test in our weekly tournaments! Each Thursday will feature a different game, with prizes for the champions including bar tabs, exclusive Jifnexy merchandise, and most importantly, bragging rights.
Our tournament schedule for the next month includes:
- November 16: Mario Kart 64
- November 23: Street Fighter II Turbo (SNES)
- November 30: GoldenEye 007 (N64)
- December 7: Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Mega Drive) Speed Run
"There's something magical about getting together with friends and playing these classic games. The trash talk, the competition, the nostalgia – it creates an atmosphere you just can't replicate with modern online gaming." - Sarah Williams, Jifnexy General Manager
Themed Food & Drinks
Our kitchen and bar team have created special themed menus for Retro Gaming Nights that pay homage to classic games and the era that produced them. Enjoy pixel-art inspired appetizers, power-up cocktails, and classic snacks that were the fuel for many all-night gaming sessions back in the day.
Some highlights from our special menu include:
- Power-Up Mushroom Sliders - Mini beef burgers with mushroom caps
- Pac-Man Platter - Colorful array of bite-sized appetizers arranged in a familiar pattern
- Blue Shell Cocktail - A blue curaçao concoction that might knock you out of first place
- 1-Up Green Tea Shot - Give yourself an extra life with this energizing shooter
Reserve Your Spot
While walk-ins are welcome, tournament spots are limited! Register for upcoming tournaments at the bar or by calling us at +61 2 9876 5432. Tournament entry is just $10 and includes your first drink.
Old School Rules
We're keeping our Retro Gaming Nights authentic with original hardware and CRT televisions for the true retro experience. No emulators here – just the genuine article for that authentic gaming feel that many of us grew up with.
And in the spirit of retro gaming, our tournaments follow old-school rules: no save states, no cheat codes, and definitely no looking up strategies on smartphones! This is gaming as it was meant to be – pure skill, muscle memory, and perhaps a little bit of luck.
Whether you're a seasoned retro gamer looking to show off your skills or someone curious to experience these classics for the first time, our Retro Gaming Nights offer something for everyone. It's the perfect blend of competitive fun, nostalgia, and social atmosphere that makes for an unforgettable Thursday night.
Bring your friends, make new ones, and join us as we celebrate the games that shaped an entire generation of players. Game on!
