RTX 4070 rigs · 240Hz
Battle Stations
Thirty-two tuned PCs with mechanical boards, 240Hz panels and low-latency peripherals. From $12/hr, or a 4-hour block for $38.
32
Battle stations
4.9★
From 600+ players
Collingwood · Melbourne
Where every session leaves a trail worth chasing.
A chalkboard-cafe gaming lounge on Smith Street — 32 high-spec battle stations, VR bays, console pods and a bottomless drip coffee. Grab a seat, chalk your name on the board and play till late.
- 32
- Battle stations
- til 1am
- Open every night
- 4.9★
- From 600+ players
Our Story
Built by players who missed the couch co-op era.
Shadow Infinity Trail opened its doors in a converted Smith Street warehouse in 2021, wedged between the roastery and the record shop. We wanted a room that felt like your mate’s garage — chalk on the walls, mismatched armchairs, and hardware that never makes you wait.
Every station runs a hand-tuned RTX rig, and our staff are all ranked players who’ll happily coach a new starter or seed a bracket. Between rounds, the cafe pours single-origin coffee from Fitzroy and slings toasties until midnight.
- Locally owned, Collingwood born
- No membership required to walk in
- Coaches on the floor every night
- Fully accessible ground-floor venue
How It Works
From footpath to first match in four steps.
No app, no faff. Walk in or reserve ahead — here is exactly how a night at the Trail runs.
- 1
Reserve or roll in
Book a station online or just show up. Weeknights usually have room; Friday and Saturday we recommend locking a seat in by 6pm.
- 2
Chalk your handle
Sign the big blackboard at the bar, pick your rig or pod, and our floor crew loads your library and syncs your logins in under five minutes.
- 3
Play, fuel, repeat
Hourly and block passes never expire mid-session. Order coffee or a toastie straight to your station and keep the run going.
- 4
Bank your trail
Clock out at the bar. Hours roll into your loyalty card, and tournament points climb the leaderboard chalked above the counter.
The Lounge
Four ways to spend a night on the Trail.
Hover a card to see what is behind each corner of the venue.
Room-scale · Quest 3 & Index
VR Bays
Two padded 3m x 3m bays for room-scale VR with a spotter on hand. Bookable in 30-minute slots from $18.
PS5, Series X, Switch
Console Pods
Beanbag couch-co-op pods on 65-inch OLEDs, built for four controllers and trash talk. $10/hr per pod.
Glow-Ups
Drag the slider — see the setups before and after our refit.
We rebuilt two corners of the lounge this winter. Slide to compare the tired old fit-out with the new one.
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BeforeGood To Know
Questions before you head to Smith Street?
Not on weeknights — there is almost always a free station. For Friday and Saturday evenings, and for any group of six or more, we strongly recommend reserving online so we can seat you together.
Battle stations are $12 per hour or $38 for a four-hour block. Console pods are $10 per hour, and VR bays start at $18 for 30 minutes. Students get 20% off before 5pm with a valid ID.
We open midday and run until 1am, seven days a week. Last station bookings go through at midnight so you always get your full final hour.
Absolutely. We run private group bookings for up to 24 players, including a reserved zone, a bracket set up by our staff, and platters from the cafe. Email us and we will build a package around your date.
Yes — the cafe pours single-origin espresso roasted here in Fitzroy, plus toasties, loaded fries and cold drinks until midnight. You can order straight to your station.
The whole lounge is on the ground floor with step-free entry from Smith Street, wide aisles between stations, and an accessible bathroom. Let us know any needs when you book and we will set up.
Come Say Hi
Find us on Smith Street.
Reserve a station, plan a group night, or just ask a question — drop us a line and we’ll reply the same day.
Phone+61 3 9417 5092Email[email protected]
Address68 Smith Street, Collingwood VIC 3066
HoursOpen 7 days · 12pm – 1am
68 Smith Street, Collingwood VIC 3066
Two doors up from the Smith Street tram stop, above the roastery. Bike parking out front.