Novelty Automation, Amusement arcade in Holborn, London, England
The arcade contains handmade mechanical games and interactive machines created by engineer Tim Hunkin, offering entertainment through satirical themes and creative mechanisms.
The establishment opened in February 2015 as an extension of Tim Hunkin's earlier project, The Under The Pier Show at Southwold, continuing the tradition of mechanical entertainment.
British automata traditions influence the games at Novelty Automation, reflecting a national preference for humorous and irreverent mechanical entertainment over purely artistic displays.
Located five minutes from Holborn station, the arcade accepts tokens for game play, with 34 tokens available for £27 to experience various mechanical attractions.
The collection includes a housing ladder simulator, a personal nuclear reactor game, and an automated divorce machine, each combining mechanical engineering with social commentary.
Operator: Tim Hunkin
Opening Hours: Tuesday,Wednesday,Friday,Saturday 11:00-18:00; Thursday 12:00-20:00; Sunday 12:00-18:00
Website: http://novelty-automation.com
GPS coordinates: 51.51976,-0.11653
Latest update: March 12, 2025 20:27
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