MysticSpinEmpire

Fitzroy · Melbourne

Mystic SpinEmpire

A 600-square-metre gaming lounge and esports arena on Smith Street. Drop into next-gen console bays, RTX battlestations and a full VR arena — then stay for the weekly tournaments.

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48
Battlestations
12
Console bays
7
Nights a week

Our Story

From a Smith Street basement to Fitzroy’s arena

We started with six second-hand PCs and a dream of a local home for competitive play. A decade on, MysticSpinEmpire is where Melbourne comes to compete.

  1. 2014

    The basement crew

    Six rigs, a dodgy projector and a tournament ladder scribbled on a whiteboard. Friday nights in a Fitzroy basement quietly became the city’s most serious scrim sessions.

  2. 2017

    Onto Smith Street

    We took the keys to a former textiles warehouse at 215 Smith Street and built our first 24-seat arena. The grand opening sold out in under an hour.

  3. 2020

    The VR arena

    A full free-roam VR arena landed upstairs, alongside a soundproofed streaming studio so our regulars could go live without the room noise.

  4. 2023

    The Empire Cup

    Our flagship monthly tournament now draws teams from Geelong to the CBD, with a $5,000 AUD prize pool and a packed-out spectator tier.

Play Passes

Pick your battlestation

Walk-ins welcome, but members get the good seats. Every pass includes peripherals, lockers and a complimentary first drink from the bar.

Couch co-op

Console Bay

A$12per hour

  • PS5 & Xbox Series X stations
  • 65" 4K OLED, 120Hz
  • Up to 4 controllers per bay
  • Sofa seating for groups
Book a bay
Most popular

RTX Battlestation

A$18per hour

  • RTX 4080 · 240Hz 1440p
  • Secretlab Titan chairs
  • Mechanical keyboard & pro mouse
  • Discord-ready comms headset
Reserve a seat
Free-roam

VR Arena Hour

A$35per hour

  • Wireless free-roam headsets
  • Up to 6 players, full body tracking
  • Co-op & PvP mission packs
  • Trained arena marshal included
Book the arena
Go live

Streaming Studio

A$45per hour

  • Soundproofed creator booth
  • Dual-PC capture & green screen
  • Studio lighting & broadcast mics
  • On-call producer for first sessions
Block a session

The Floor

Inside the Empire

A look around the venue — from the main arena to the VR deck and the late-night tournament crowd. Scroll sideways to take the tour.

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  • Main Arena

    Main Arena

    48 RTX battlestations

  • Console Lounge

    Console Lounge

    12 couch co-op bays

  • VR Deck

    VR Deck

    Free-roam, full-body tracking

  • Empire Cup Night

    Empire Cup Night

    Monthly · A$5,000 prize pool

  • Streaming Studio

    Streaming Studio

    Soundproofed creator booth

  • The Bar

    The Bar

    Local brews & energy drinks

Reviews

What the regulars say

Over 1,400 five-star reviews from players across Melbourne’s inner north.

“Booked an RTX station for a ranked grind and the gear is genuinely top-tier — 240Hz made a real difference. Staff sorted my comms headset in two minutes flat.”

Jordan M.

Collingwood, VIC · March 2024

“Did the VR arena for my partner’s birthday with six of us. Free-roam tracking was flawless and the marshal kept everyone safe and laughing the whole hour.”

Priya S.

Brunswick, VIC · February 2024

“I stream most weekends from the studio booth. The soundproofing is the real deal and the dual-PC capture setup saved me hours of fiddling.”

Liam O.

Fitzroy North, VIC · January 2024

“Our five-stack placed in the Empire Cup and the atmosphere was electric — proper spectator tier, casters, the lot. Best venue in the inner north, hands down.”

Hannah T.

Carlton, VIC · December 2023

“Brought the kids for a console bay on a rainy Sunday. Four controllers, comfy sofa, and a first drink on the house. We’ll be back every school holidays.”

Marcus D.

Richmond, VIC · November 2023

“The membership pays for itself if you come weekly. Better seats, priority bookings and discounted arena hours. Smith Street’s little gaming gem.”

Ava R.

Northcote, VIC · October 2023

FAQ

Good to know before you game

Search the most common questions, or call us on the number below.

Walk-ins are always welcome and we keep a block of stations free for them. That said, peak times — Friday and Saturday nights, plus school holidays — book out fast, so we recommend reserving online if you have a set time in mind.

We open midday to midnight Monday through Thursday, midday to 2am Friday and Saturday, and 10am to 10pm on Sundays. Tournament nights occasionally run later — check the booking page for the latest.

Console bays start at A$12 per hour, RTX battlestations are A$18 per hour, the VR arena is A$35 per hour for up to six players, and the streaming studio is A$45 per hour. Members receive discounted rates and priority bookings.

All ages are welcome on the gaming floor, but under-15s must be accompanied by an adult after 7pm. We classify game access by rating, so some titles in the VR arena are restricted to players 13 and over.

Absolutely. We run private bookings for birthdays, team-building and corporate nights, including catering from local Fitzroy venues. Packages start at A$280 for up to eight players — get in touch via the contact form and we’ll tailor it.

Yes. Our monthly Empire Cup is open to teams of all skill levels with a A$5,000 prize pool, and we host casual weekly ladders on Wednesday nights. Registration opens on the floor and online two weeks before each event.

Smith Street has metered parking and there are several council car parks within a short walk. We’re also a two-minute stroll from tram routes 86 and 11, so public transport is the easiest option on busy nights.

Visit Us

Find us on Smith Street

Got a question about bookings, parties or memberships? Send us a message and the floor team will get back to you within one business day.