MyCityKids Auckland
Running Grid

Adventure & Adrenaline · Newmarket

Running Grid

4.9averaged across 4 locations

Younger kids (4–8)Older kids (9+)Indoors
How muchTe utu
$12–$25
Their siteHe pārongo atu anō
runninggrid.games
Last checkedI tirohia
Last checked 22 Aug 2026

LocationsNgā wāhi

Newmarket4.8

130 Broadway, Newmarket, Auckland 1023, New Zealand

What it is

Running Grid is New Zealand's original private immersive gaming experience, with several locations across Auckland and beyond. Families book a room to themselves, pick a game theme from a rotating roster of original challenges, and let the grid do the rest — the self-service setup means there's no waiting around for a host to get things started.

Each room runs on an interactive grid system that children clamber into with real enthusiasm, racing, stomping, and reacting their way through whatever theme the family picks. New game themes are designed and released each quarter, so repeat visits rarely feel like the same outing twice.

The format suits birthday parties and school group outings as well as casual family sessions, and the consistently high Google rating suggests it delivers on its promise. With multiple sites spread across the region, there's likely a Grid world within reach of most Auckland families.

Where this fits

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