Seven Squares: we tested the new indoor leisure space at Boom Boom Villette

Attention families and leisure and games enthusiasts... From April 4, 2024, Boom Boom Villette will welcome Seven Squares, a gigantic 5,000m² indoor leisure space located in the heart of the Parc de la Villette. Spread over two levels, Seven Squares offers a multitude of activities, from bowling and arcade games to interactive mini-golf, laser tag, a trampoline zone, a children's park and even virtual reality experiences.

The establishment promises an immersive experience unique to Paris, aimed at gamers, families, sports enthusiasts and children, positioning it as the capital's largest leisure space. In addition to its vast selection of activities, Seven Squares is ideally located next to Cinéma Pathé, Quiz Room, Batman Escape andiFly, further strengthening Boom Boom Villette's entertainment offering.

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Among the activities on offer, Seven Squares Paris focuses on digital technologies for an even more sensational experience. For example, the 15 bowling lanes are fully digitalized with large screens, while the laser game area plunges players into unusual and colorful adventures. Interactive mini-golf combines traditional mini-golf with a digital experience, and the virtual reality room offers a free roaming experience. Not forgetting the Arcade zone, a retro-gaming paradise with a selection of arcade games, pinball machines and much more.

For those looking for a moment of relaxation between games, there's a bar with a catering service, offering drinks and snacks. You can expect to pay between 12.50 and 17 euros for boards to share, between 4.50 and 7.50 euros for finger food, or between 11.90 and 17.90 euros for burgers.

Finally, the children's area,Tortuga Island, offers a pirate playground. This area also features a mini karting track for the youngest, as well as birthday rooms and an early-learning zone for 0-3 year-olds. There's also a food court offering finger food (from 2.90 to 14.50 euros) and burgers (from 7.90 to 17.90 euros).

Our review of Seven Squares at Boom Boom Villette:

A leisure space that we were able to preview. We tried our hand at bowling, mini golf, arcade machines and Trampoline Park. Four very different activities, but all highly entertaining. Starting with bowling... On the whole, it's a very classic affair: you sign up at the reception desk, get the shoes you'll need to access the lanes, choose your ball and take turns trying to bowl a strike. The little extra? The interactive LED screen that reacts to every throw. Each shot is precisely analyzed and displayed on a separate screen for each player.

On the mini-golf side, it's rather innovative: you pick up one ball per player at the reception desk, register it on a dedicated terminal and start your game. Each hole includes a digital device, with animations and score details. A refreshing change from the classic mini-golf experience!

As for the arcade terminals, we tested Mario Kart, which is very classic, except that here you have a steering wheel and pedals, a Halo terminal where you have to kill aliens, and Air Hockey, which is great fun to play. Three different activities to get you started, if you start your visit in the arcade zone. There are also two skee-ball terminals for the connoisseur.

And as for the trampoline park, note that it's not very big, but it's a lot of fun to do, and at the cutting edge of technology. Ideal for tiring out the kids before heading home. All in all, Seven Squares is THE place to be for fun with family and friends in the heart of Paris. Even more so if you don't want to leave the capital, as most of these activities are available in the suburbs. Shall we drop in?

Seven Squares is the ideal place to have fun, relax and have a good time with family and friends in Boom Boom Villette. Don't forget to put it on your list of places to visit for a fun day out in Paris!