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The Ultimate Birthday Party Planning Guide for Manchester, CT
Prices, packages, a week-by-week timeline and every game on this store's floor. Everything you need to make the birthday kid the star of the show.
What Does a Birthday Party at Chuck E. Cheese Manchester Cost?
The Fun Package is $99.99 for the birthday star plus five friends. Mega and Ultimate packages are priced per kid, with a five-kid minimum. At this store, Mega is $31.99 per kid and Ultimate is $37.99 per kid.
Every package includes two hours of unlimited games, unlimited soft drinks, a Play Pass card for each reserved kid, the Chuck E. Cheese Birthday Show and the Ticket Blaster for the birthday star. A $50 deposit holds your date and comes off the bill on party day.
This Chuck E. Cheese has been throwing birthday parties since 1993. For nearly 50 years, Chuck E. Cheese has made the birthday kid the star of the show, half a million times a year.
What Every Party Includes
2 hrs
Unlimited games for every reserved kid
100+
Bonus tickets for every guest
$99.99
Fun Package for six kids
$50
Deposit to hold your date
Fun, Mega or Ultimate: Which Party Fits?
Same two hours of games, same Birthday Show. The difference is food, a dedicated host and how many tickets fly.
| Package | Fun | Mega | Ultimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.99 for 6 kids | $31.99 per kid | $37.99 per kid |
| Kids | Birthday Star plus 5 friends | Minimum of 5 kids | Minimum of 5 kids |
| 2 hours of unlimited games | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Unlimited soft drinks | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chuck E. Cheese Birthday Show | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ticket Blaster for the Birthday Star | Yes | Upgraded | Upgraded, with double tickets |
| Pizza | Order separately | 2 slices per kid, plus 1 bonus large pizza | 2 slices per kid, plus 2 bonus large pizzas |
| Dedicated party host | Not included | Yes | Yes |
| Dippin' Dots ice cream | Not included | Yes | Yes |
| Bonus tickets for each guest | 100 | 250 | 500 |
| Bonus tickets for the Birthday Star | 100 | 1,000 | 3,000 |
| Goodie bags for every guest | Not included | Not included | Yes |
| 2-month Bronze Fun Pass for the Birthday Star | Not included | Not included | Yes |
Every package includes a Play Pass card for each reserved kid. Booking takes a $50 deposit, which goes toward your bill on party day; the deposit and the $5 reservation fee are not refunded if you cancel. Prices can vary by date and time and are confirmed when you book.
Games and Rides at Chuck E. Cheese Manchester
Every game and ride on the floor at this store, so you can plan around the birthday kid's age and favorites.
- 66 games and rides
- 95 machines on the floor
- 5 kiddie rides
Made for kids under 5
- Astro Invasion
Toss balls as fast as you can into the open mouths of moving robot and alien targets, racking up score before the timer runs out. - Camper Van
Climb into a colorful camper van and explore a dashboard full of playful mini-games built around drawing, counting, and music. - Duo Drive
Pick your ride – a motorcycle or a car – and race side by side down the road, collecting coins and boosting to the finish line. - KC Cobra
Grip the wheel, hit the gas, and steer through an animated cartoon town, hopping obstacles and scooping up coins and gas-can boosts along the way. - Minions Rocket Ride
Officially licensed by Illumination, climb into the Minion Mobile alongside a goofy Minion co-pilot for a gentle, music-filled ride. - Peso Octonauts
Officially licensed by Octonauts, steer Peso the medic penguin's whale-shaped submarine on a gentle rescue mission, joystick in hand.
See all 66 games and rides at this store
| Game or ride | Type | Made for under-5s |
|---|---|---|
| Alley Classic | Roll-and-score lane | |
| Astro Invasion | Little-kid game | Yes |
| Baby Air Hockey | Little-kid game | |
| Barrel of Monkeys | Big-ticket game | |
| Big Bass Lil Pro | Big-ticket game | |
| Big Win | Big-ticket game | |
| Camper Van | Kiddie ride | Yes |
| Circus Ball Drop | Big-ticket game | |
| Crab Rush | Skill game | |
| Crazy Tower | Skill game | |
| Deadstorm Pirates | Video game | |
| Deal or No Deal | Skill game | |
| Deep Sea Treasure | Big-ticket game | |
| Dicey Jump | Skill game | |
| Dog Pounder | Skill game | |
| Duo Drive | Little-kid game | Yes |
| FGTeeV Out of Time | Big-ticket game | |
| Fishbowl Frenzy | Big-ticket game | |
| Fruit Ninja | Skill game | |
| Full Tilt | Skill game | |
| Funny Hamster | Little-kid game | |
| Goal Line Rush | Big-ticket game | |
| H2Overdrive | Video game | |
| Halo: Fireteam Raven | Video game | |
| Harpoon Lagoon | Big-ticket game | |
| High Five | Little-kid game | |
| Ice Age | Skill game | |
| Jett Rider | Video game | |
| Jurassic Park Arcade | Video game | |
| KC Cobra | Kiddie ride | Yes |
| Launch Code | Skill game | |
| Mega Blaster | Big-ticket game | |
| Milk Jug Toss | Skill game | |
| Minions Rocket Ride | Kiddie ride | Yes |
| Monopoly Video | Skill game | |
| NBA Hoops | Skill game | |
| NBA Jr. | Little-kid game | |
| Pac-Man Ticket Mania | Big-ticket game | |
| PAW Patrol | Little-kid game | |
| Peso Octonauts | Kiddie ride | Yes |
| Pirates Hook | Skill game | |
| Pixar Cars | Video game | |
| Polar Slide | Big-ticket game | |
| Pop It for Gold | Big-ticket game | |
| Pop the Lock | Skill game | |
| Power Roll | Skill game | |
| Rainbow | Little-kid game | |
| Red Hot | Big-ticket game | |
| Ring Toss | Skill game | |
| Saucer | Kiddie ride | Yes |
| Simpsons Soccer | Skill game | |
| Sno-Cross | Video game | |
| Sonic Blast Ball | Big-ticket game | |
| Sonic Spinner | Big-ticket game | |
| Spin O Rama | Skill game | |
| SpongeBob Order Up | Skill game | |
| SpongeBob Pineapple | Big-ticket game | |
| Super Bikes 3 | Video game | |
| Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | Video game | |
| Teeter Totter Castle | Skill game | |
| Terminator Salvation | Video game | |
| Tight Rope | Skill game | |
| Tippin Bloks | Skill game | |
| Treasure Quest | Big-ticket game | |
| Trolls | Skill game | |
| Water Pixel | Skill game |
Game list updated October 2026. Games move between stores from time to time, so if your child has a favorite, give the store a quick call before party day.
How Far Ahead Should You Plan a Birthday Party?
4 to 8 weeks out: pick the date and package
Start with the birthday kid: who they want there and what they love right now. Then choose a package and book online. Party packages need to be booked ahead. Check the Manchester School District calendar before you pick a date, since breaks and early-release days change who can come.
2 to 3 weeks out: invitations and a theme
Send invitations and settle on a theme. Keep it simple: the birthday kid's favorite color, character or team is plenty. A Hartford Yard Goats fan in the family? Jerseys and team colors make an easy theme. Order the cake now if you are bringing your own.
1 week out: confirm your headcount
Update your reservation to the number of kids you expect. Adding kids on party day is not guaranteed, because party areas have a fixed capacity. Plan table decorations: balloons, banners and centerpieces are welcome; balloon arches are not.
Party day: let the birthday star shine
Arrive a little early so the birthday kid can settle in. Every family gets a matching Kid Check® UV hand stamp at the entrance. Then it is games, the Birthday Show and the Ticket Blaster moment the birthday star will talk about for weeks.
More to Do on Party Day
Every Chuck E. Cheese has the games, the Birthday Show and Chuck E. himself. Some stores add more for the party to enjoy.
The Adventure Zone adds climbing and active play.
This store hosts Sensory Sensitive Sundays. Ask about Sensory Sensitive Birthdays for kids who do better with less noise and lower lights (minimum of 10 kids).
Getting There on Party Day
The store is at 82 Buckland St., Manchester, CT 06040. The nearest intersection is Buckland St. It is part of The Plaza at Burr Corners. Neighbors include Target.
The Chuck E. Cheese is located in a large surface parking lot shared with other retailers in The Plaza at Buckland Hills. Parking is generally easy and ample.
Store hours
- Mon - Thurs 11 AM - 9 PM
- Fri 11 AM - 10 PM
- Sat 10 AM - 10 PM
- Sun 11 AM - 9 PM
Questions before the party? Call the store at (860) 649-3857.
Bring the birthday cake, cupcakes or ice cream if you like. Those are the only outside foods allowed, and the full menu covers everything else.
Party Ideas by Age
What works for a two-year-old is not what works for a seven-year-old. Start with the guide that fits.
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Before or After the Party
Birthday Party Questions, Answered
- The Fun Package is $99.99 for the birthday star plus five friends. Mega and Ultimate are priced per kid, with a five-kid minimum. Here, Mega is $31.99 per kid and Ultimate is $37.99 per kid. Prices can vary by date and time and are confirmed when you book.
- Party packages need to be booked ahead; same-day package bookings are not available. You are always welcome to walk in and celebrate with games and a cake without a package.
- Yes to birthday cake, cupcakes and ice cream. Those are the only outside foods allowed. Chips, candy and other snacks are not, and the menu has pizza, wings and more.
- The Fun Package does not include pizza. Order food at the front register when you arrive, ideally within the first hour, so it reaches the table before your two hours are up. Mega and Ultimate include pizza for every kid.
- It is not guaranteed. Party areas have a fixed capacity, so book the number of kids you expect and scale back if you need to.
- Table decorations are welcome: balloons, banners, tablecloths and centerpieces. Balloon arches and large freestanding pieces are not allowed, since they crowd other parties.
- No. The $50 deposit and the $5 reservation fee are not refunded if you cancel. If you keep the party, the $50 goes toward your bill on party day.
- Mon - Thurs 11 AM - 9 PM
- Fri 11 AM - 10 PM
- Sat 10 AM - 10 PM
- Sun 11 AM - 9 PM
Make the Birthday Kid the Star of the Show
Book online in a few minutes, or call the store with questions.