Block Stacker
Here are amusement arcades and entertainment venues across the UK that have at least one block stacker arcade machine nearby. These popular skill-based games remain a favourite for players of all ages, offering fun and challenge. Check our listings below to find machines!
A block stacker is a game where players must stack blocks or align shapes in a precise manner in order to win a prize. There are many different types of block stacker arcade machines, though the most famous example is Stacker, a popular instant win arcade game developed by LAI Games.
How It Works:
- Players must press a button to stop moving blocks, stacking them in a straight line as they rise towards the top.
- As the game progresses, the speed of the moving LED blocks increases, making it harder to align blocks perfectly.
- If a player successfully reaches the Major Prize level, they can win a high-value prize (often displayed inside the machine).
- Missing a block results in a loss, but some versions allow players to claim a Minor Prize for reaching an intermediate level.
Block stacker arcade games blend elements of skill and luck, requiring players to be ready to react with precision and timing. While modern versions often feature mid-range prizes like power banks and headphones, there was a time in the early 2000s when big rewards such as Nintendo DS and Sony PSP consoles were common as major prizes, with the machines being popular in bowling alleys, cinemas and other entertainment venues. The gameplay becomes more and more addictive as players progress toward the minor prize level, the challenge intensifies, building excitement and tension with each move. Over the years, several variations of the classic Block Stacker have emerged, including Super Stacker and Mega Stacker, each featuring unique themes and different prize payout systems.
Block Stacker machines are still widely available across the UK, found in amusement arcades from the north to the south. In the northwest, Funland Arcade in Blackpool houses an original LAI Block Stacker machine. Over in the East Midlands, a Block Stacker can be played at Empire Arcade in Skegness. Norfolk is home to several, including those at The Mint Arcade and Britannia Pier Arcade in Great Yarmouth. Closer to the capital, Block Stacker machines can also be found in Southend, with one available at Electric Avenue Arcade.
Major & Minor Prize Options
Lucky Skilled Aiming
Instant Win Prizes
One Player Game
