Yo Poznan!
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome back to Gierky — the spot where your competitive spirit, social life, coordination skills, and dignity all collide in one neon-soaked arena of pure good vibes.
For those who didn’t read our original article, it’s located on ul. Gwarna 9, hidden down that mysterious passageway by the tram stop, Gierky is still the kind of place you can walk past like a clueless NPC. But once you find it… boom. You’re inside a warehouse-sized playground.
Neon lights. Massive lounge zones. Games everywhere. Drinks that look like they were prepared by bartenders with side quests. We love it here.
And during our second visit — the full “experience day” they promised — we finally tried it all.
The Machines
We kicked things off with the arcade classics — you know, the real deal. Flashing lights, retro buttons, that “click-clack” soundtrack only a 90s kid could love. They’ve even got proper pinball machines, the kind that teleport you straight back to childhood when life was simple and the only thing that mattered was beating your high score before mum called you home for dinner. For a minute we forgot we were on a work assignment… and honestly? Worth it.
THE MAIN ATTRACTION: CRAZY GOLF
If regular mini golf is for families in shopping galleries, Gierky’s Crazy Golf is for grown adults who think they’re better at aiming than they actually are. Here, every hole hits you with a new surprise. Every level gets harder. Every obstacle feels like it was designed by someone who hates your confidence.
By Hole 4 you’re thinking, “Okay, maybe I’m not Tiger Woods… I’m more like a confused gardener.” By Hole 8 you’re questioning your life choices. By Hole 12 you’re begging your friends to let you redo that one shot you definitely could have made if somebody didn’t cough. Pro Tip: Give yourself at least an hour to finish. Longer if you play like us (badly, but with passion).
DARTS… BUT MAKE IT 2025
Forget dusty dartboards in sketchy pubs. Gierky upgraded the entire sport.
Here’s how it works:
- You walk up.
- You take a cute selfie for your digital profile.
- You pick a game mode.
- The system registers every hit like a futuristic bowling alley scoreboard.
It also gives comments on your throwing skills. And listen — they’re SAVAGE. One of us missed badly and the screen said something like,
“Nice try. Maybe choose a different sport?” We’ve never felt so bullied by a machine. 10/10 entertainment.
SHUFFLEBOARD – THE DECEPTIVE CLASSIC
For the uninitiated, shuffleboard is that long wooden table where you slide weighted pucks toward scoring zones. First, you start off with an instructor (if you’re like us and dont know what we are doing)
Sounds simple.
Looks simple.
IS NOT SIMPLE.
It’s basically bowling, curling, air hockey and marital conflict rolled into one long plank of chaos. It’s also the only game where a 6-year-old child could absolutely obliterate you with one perfect slide. One of our team members is still salty about losing to someone who said,
“I’ve never played this before.” Sure, Jan.
THE CHAMPION OF CHAOS: BEER PONG (IN A CAGE!)
This one stole our hearts. Yes — a cage. Like the VIP section of bad decisions. For anyone new to the concept, beer pong is the ancient university sport where you throw ping pong balls into cups of beer while pretending you’re not slowly losing hand-eye coordination.
And the best part? You can order food straight to the cage, so you never need to leave your holding cell of competitive glory. Peak 2025 hospitality.
FOOD TIME: GOURMET PINSAS
In case you still think pinsa = pizza, let us stop you right there. Pinsa is a Roman-style flatbread that’s lighter, airier, crispier, and dangerously addictive. The kind of thing you swear you’ll only eat half of, and then suddenly you’re staring at crumbs. We went full gladiator mode and tried them all. Every single one? Banger. Certified. Approved.
FINAL VERDICT: GIERKY IS WAITING. BRILLIANT!
And of course — in true Poznań Daily fashion — we ordered way more food than any human should. Not because we’re greedy (ok, maybe a little), but because we like taking a bit of the magic home with us. Nothing hits like opening the fridge the next morning and seeing leftover pinsa winking at you. Pinsa for breakfast? Absolutely.
Gierky is a guaranteed hit. The games slap. The vibe is killer. The pinsas are delicious, and the beer pong cage deserves its own award. Go check it out.
We’ll see you there — probably trying to rematch Hole 9 of Crazy Golf.
