Pictures - first glimpse inside Hastings Owens 'family fun factory'

The Observer was taken on a tour of the new attraction inside the former Debenhams building in Robertson Street.

Last week, the full list of attractions at the games arcade was revealed.

Owens spans three floors of the 77,000 square foot building, the business said.

On the ground floor there will be a football simulator, pool tables, duck pin bowling, circus of illusions, table tennis, pirates smuggler experience, 1066 experience and a bistro.

The first floor will house amusement machines, bandit battles VR experience, Wilf’s Wild West Show, ten pin bowling, shuffle board, soft play centre, and the Garden Bar.

The second floor will feature named attractions, such as Jurassica Live, Toxic Wasteland, Wonders of Wizardry, Urban Fallout, and other crazy golf courses, as well as Ruxley’s Restaurant.

The new centre is owned by husband and wife duo Graham and Debbie Owen, the creators of Phileas Fogg's World of Adventures which was awarded Tourist Attraction of the Year for Sussex.

Mrs Owen, chief operating officer for the company, said: “Yesterday (Wednesday, October 12) we carried out a tester evening at Owens and it was wonderful to see the site in full swing.

"We had around 500 locals attend, all of whom offered excellent feedback so we are all set to open our doors Saturday. Our aim is to create a fun, safe and affordable space for families and we are confident we can deliver this going by the atmosphere here last night.”