HANGOUT

HANGOUT – the name itself sounds fun, isn’t it? Well HANGOUT is a perfect place to have fun, party and relax at the same time and the best part about it is that age is no bar.

HANGOUT is a games café and play area in DT mega mall in Gurgaon and Select City walk mall in New Delhi. I saw this joint many times while I was in DT mega mall but always though that it’s a place for teenagers, so never thought about exploring it.

This year when I was searching for a good place to take my 3 year old son for a joy ride on his birthday, this option was placed in front of me by none other than Mr Google. I was a bit skeptical about it as my son is very young and I thought it won’t be enough fun for him. I took him to Stellar’s museum instead and we thoroughly enjoyed his day.

A few days later when I was alone with my son in the house with nothing much to do, I decided to take him out for a mumma and baby bonding to HANGOUT. We reached the mall and my ever so hyper child was already in high spirits at the mention of an outing (mall for him is any place where we have fun). I was again secretly hoping that it will be worth a visit and I am not disappointed.

I entered and all I saw were car rides, bowling, VR games and what not. I enquired with the front desk and he mentioned that they have a kid’s play area for younger kids. I took a recharge card for 1000 bucks as it has lifetime warranty and although they do not refund the balance amount, you can use it at any of the HANGOUT outlets.

The charges for the kids play area are Rs 300 for an hour and so I let my child in. It was an hour of absolute fun for him as well as me. There was a ball pool, slides, merry go round, see saw, jungle/play gym, doll house, a mini computer with all educational software installed in that area. Adults were not allowed inside but I was able to watch him from outside. Moreover there were attendants appointed everywhere. It was so safe that you can leave your child there and can go out. Although I was there the whole time, my son did not even look at me once.  

One advice for the place would be to carry a pair of socks as it was summer time and my son was wearing sandals without them. They do not allow entry in play area without socks and we had to buy them from the counter which was way above the cost of a regular pair of socks.

After one hour of playing around in the play area my son was still not ready to come out and I had to lure him by showing VR bowling (which he absolutely loves, credits to xbox at his friends’ place). He came out and took rides in various small cars, airplane, jeep etc. Then we did some bowling and collected few tickets as well. There were many other games and rides for elder kids.

On the same day a birthday party was being organized at that place. They have a small restaurant in the corner which had a very pleasant appeal and the part was organized in that area. Suddenly I saw a big monkey walking towards the party area. Jumping monkey is the mascot of HANGOUT and a man dressed in its dress was entertaining kids in the birthday party. I inquired and came to know that people organize birthday parties there quite often and I also found it to be a nice option.

It’s an absolute fun place and next time you mommies want relax with a cup of coffee and heart to heart talk with your girlfriends or husband, take your kids to HANGOUT. Let them enjoy while you relax and it will be a joyful experience for both the age groups.