“Peaceful” Neon-Lit Den

Taking cover within the youthful expressions of graffiti and street art, local arcade club redefines the once outcast image into an all-nighter concept party.

Filled with things unexpected, the lobby greets fellow guests and patrons with a twenty-four seven “mart” outlook. Checked with black and white tiles, the mart does look intriguing due to its colourful lightings glowing on the Peace sign board. A rack spoilt for choices, sweet canned drinks and alcohol bottles besides the junk food, nothing looks at all suspicious when…

Sounds of booming music, people cheering, machine ringing or glass bottles clicking are just unmistakable loud that it just needed to be found out. Graffiti or street art can be concluded as vandalism or creativity. Beholding it from various angles, Nevermore envisioned it differently when a game plan is sorted out for Penang’s largest arcade club, Peace Club.

Dimmed in ambience, the neon lightings and colourful spotlights radiate the mixed raw, industrial space; creating different colour spectrums and a mood that is ever-ready for any hair to be let down. Modish in lights, Peace Club is doodled to evoke fun, adolescent memories to the days where skipping school is one’s mischievous go-to entertainment then.

Put it in short, the youthful remark of the acronym YOLO – you only live once, would be best to describe the culture depicted. What makes this club unique is the recognition of graffiti that glows in the dark which filled up the spaces entirely with a medley of odd, animated gaming characters, so to speak.

Rows and rows of retro machines and modern video consoles are hard to resist for a challenge with fellow friends. It is definitely not nostalgic without a bowling alley in it but this got to be bowled in the dark. To bring the game to a next level, time to show off rules, tips and tricks at the beer pong arena. A spectacular game to watch and play, array of seats are layered around area for rounds and rounds of booze.

One, at an enlarged comfy seat with an enormous digital display to boot while the assembly of high tables and chairs are set up for those who are done with games. As the clock strikes late, the music gets funkier as DJs start doing their thing. The dance floor becomes the centre stage especially for those who love to take a swing at it.

Late night shopping is also welcomed at UFCO boutique positioned away from the crowd’s madness; meant to draw in the casual, sporty and hippy dressing style. A design and culture that downright seen as wild and rebellious, Peace Club however, is noted for its shady, playfully bombastic hideout of celebrating its complexion. It is after all, in perspective.