Chupa Chups Forever Fun House Brings Free Retro Gaming to Westfield Parramatta in October

Westfield Parramatta is set to become a destination for school-holiday multiplayer gaming when the Chupa Chups Forever Fun House opens from Thursday, October 1 through Sunday, October 4. The free NSW activation is built around the look and feel of a 1990s family home, with four decorated rooms, consoles to play, daily giveaways and Chupa Chups lollies available for visitors.

Rather than being a ticketed expo or a single-game tournament, the Fun House is positioned as an all-day drop-in experience for families, friends and local players. Doors will open alongside the shopping centre each day, allowing people to stop by for a quick multiplayer session or spend more time working through the games and activities on display. Entry does not cost anything, though prize opportunities will have separate conditions.

The event will take place at Westfield Parramatta, L2 Centre Court, opposite Samsung. Its location in the centre court should make it relatively easy to find for shoppers already in the venue, as well as visitors travelling in specifically for the pop-up. The focus on a stylised home setting is a fitting match for the event's nostalgic concept: gaming presented not simply as a product demo, but as a social part of the living-room experience many players associate with the 1990s and early console eras.

Dates and opening hours for the Parramatta pop-up

The Chupa Chups Forever Fun House runs across four consecutive days during the October school-holiday period. Opening hours differ slightly across the long weekend, so attendees planning a visit should note the daily schedule:

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• Thursday, October 1: 9:30 AM to 9:00 PM
• Friday, October 2: 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM
• Saturday, October 3: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• Sunday, October 4: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Thursday offers the longest session, extending into the evening, while the remaining three days follow shorter shopping-centre hours. That spread gives local families several options around school-holiday plans, and the multi-day format means the activation is not limited to one busy launch-day rush. With surprise games also planned across the event, returning visitors may find something different later in the four-day run.

Multiplayer games headline the experience

Organisers have confirmed several games designed to get groups playing quickly. Mario Kart World, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Minecraft Dungeons II are listed among the featured titles, forming a mix of racing, fighting and co-operative action. Each is a natural fit for an event where people may arrive in groups or want to challenge other visitors without requiring a long tutorial or major time commitment.

Mario Kart has long been one of the most recognisable party-game series, built around accessible controls, colourful tracks and the unpredictable item system that can change a race in seconds. In a public event space, its short races and instantly understandable objective make it an obvious choice. It can give less experienced players a chance against regular players, while still creating plenty of competitive moments for groups who take the rivalry more seriously.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate brings a different kind of local competition. The crossover fighter is known for its huge cast and chaotic multi-player matches, making it well suited to brief rounds where spectators can quickly understand what is happening on screen. Whether visitors approach it as a serious test of timing and character knowledge or simply as a chance to send friends flying off the stage, it offers the kind of communal reaction that works especially well in a pop-up environment.

Minecraft Dungeons II adds a co-operative option to the lineup. A shared adventure game can be valuable at an event intended for mixed groups, since it lets players work toward the same goal rather than always facing one another. The blend of competitive and co-operative games should help the Fun House cater to different ages and comfort levels, from families playing together to friend groups looking for a quick bragging-rights contest.

Additional titles are also expected to appear as surprises during the activation. Specific games beyond the initial list have not been detailed, but the plan for changing or additional experiences gives visitors a reason to check in more than once. It also supports the broader "Fun House" idea, where moving from room to room and discovering what is available is part of the appeal rather than simply queuing for one headline attraction.

A 90s family-home theme for a modern gaming event

The retro angle is central to the presentation. The venue will be arranged as a 1990s-inspired family dream home across four decorated rooms, creating a deliberately domestic contrast to the polished retail environment surrounding it. That approach leans into the way many people remember games from the period: gathered around a television, sharing controllers, waiting for a turn and reacting loudly when a match took an unexpected turn.

Importantly, the announced game lineup is not restricted to old hardware or vintage software. The nostalgia is in the setting and social mood, while the playable selection includes modern titles and current-generation prize hardware. That combination could make the experience approachable for adults revisiting the atmosphere of their own childhood gaming spaces, while younger players get a playful version of an era they may know mainly through films, fashion and family stories.

The inclusion of free lollies reinforces the event's bright, family-focused tone. It is a small detail, but one that complements the colourful branding and the concept of a school-holiday outing. Between the themed rooms, accessible games and giveaways, the Fun House is clearly aiming to make gaming feel like a shared activity for more than just dedicated enthusiasts.

Gaming PC, consoles and Switch 2 among planned prizes

Playing games will not be the only draw. The event will display a custom, one-off Chupa Chups gaming PC by Aftershock, which is intended to be awarded to one winner. The system is being presented as a unique themed build rather than a standard off-the-shelf PC. Its final design remains subject to change, but it will be showcased inside the Fun House during the activation.

Other prizes listed for visitors include an Xbox Series X, a PlayStation 5 and a Switch 2. That range spans the major home-console ecosystem as well as Nintendo's hybrid format, while the custom PC gives the giveaway list a high-end centrepiece. For families or players who have been considering a new machine, the potential prize pool naturally adds another reason to visit, though no purchase is required to enter the Fun House itself.

Entry to the prize component is expected to involve scanning a QR code at the venue and following the participating event accounts on social media. Full competition information is still to be announced. The giveaways are limited to Australian residents, and terms and conditions will apply. Visitors interested primarily in the prizes should watch for the complete rules once they are released, particularly for eligibility details, entry mechanics and any requirements around claiming a prize.

A free school-holiday option for local players

For Parramatta residents and people travelling from elsewhere in Sydney, the most notable part of the announcement is the price: the activation is free. Gaming events can often involve entry fees, ticket caps or paid show-floor access, but this one is framed as a casual shopping-centre visit that anyone can add to a day out. That makes it especially suitable for families looking for school-holiday activities without committing to a full convention schedule.

There is also a practical advantage to its centre location. Visitors can pair time at the Fun House with food, shopping or other plans at Westfield Parramatta, while groups can decide on the day how long they want to stay. The scheduled all-day operation means people do not need to arrive for a single fixed stage show or tournament window, although popular games and prize interest could still make certain periods busier than others.

The blend of a retro-styled environment and current multiplayer games gives the Chupa Chups Forever Fun House a broad audience. It has room for Nintendo racing fans, Smash Bros. regulars, co-op adventurers and people who mainly want to see the themed PC build. More details on the games, surprises and competition conditions are expected ahead of the October dates, but the core plan is already clear: four days of free, highly social gaming in the middle of Parramatta.

Anyone planning to attend should keep the daily hours in mind, head to Level 2 Centre Court opposite Samsung, and be prepared for a family-friendly pop-up where the emphasis is on playing together. With consoles, lollies, nostalgic set dressing and the chance to win major gaming hardware, the Fun House is shaping up as one of the more playful ways to spend part of the October break in western Sydney.