1-Stage

The 1-Stage is a stage format found at Chuck E. Cheese's locations which either opened with the stage or replaced a previous stage from 1992 to 1998 and 2015, and one in 2011. It was the last Munch's Make-Believe Band stage created, and the last Cyberamic stage created, as the next stage to be created was the Studio C Alpha. As of May 2024, 11 1-Stages are remaining. 9 are in the United States, and 2 are in Chile.

Appearance

Prototype 1-Stage

The Prototype 1-Stage, (also known as The Mini Unit 1-Stage) was the very first variation of the 1-Stage. It debuted at the Waldorf, Maryland location on March 24th, 1992. This version of the stage was specifically designed for a prototype 6,000 square-foot location CEC was testing for lower density areas, It was officially dubbed as a "Mini Unit". While it is mostly similar to the finalized design, the Prototype 1-Stages share a few significant differences compared to the normal mass-produced 1-Stage design. It is the smallest 1-Stage design to date, with all the characters being nearly crammed together. Pasqually's brick wall features the "Pasqually's Amateur Hour" Logo, while the normal 1-Stages feature a blank brick wall. The Valence curtain is not present in this version, instead, it is a part of the wall and features rainbow lights on the right and left sides, with The Wink still being placed in the middle. The VHS Player was placed inside of Jasper's box, which made it easy for employees to switch out Showtapes for Live/Birthday Shows. Two more locations would open with the Prototype 1-Stage design. Columbus, Ohio (Soldano Boulevard) which opened on November 24th, 1992, and Lancaster, California which opened on March 8th, 1993. In 1994, two more Mini-Unit stores would open in Durham, North Carolina, and El Paso, Texas (Sunland Park). While these two locations featured a cramped 1-Stage and the wall being a part of the valence just like the prototype, The backdrops were more akin to the finalized versions rolled out into stores. Durham is currently the only location left to feature the Mini-Unit design, as the other locations have closed/remodeled.

Staten Island Prototype 1-Stage

This design was only at the Staten Island, New York location, it featured a unique star behind Chuck E., 2-Stage buildings, a postcard with the Munch's Make Believe Band logo on it, and formerly featured a pull-out stage for live shows, but it was destroyed during Hurricane Sandy in fall 2012. Staten Island's stage was removed in July 2023 during the 2.0 remodel.

1-Stage

The 1-Stage's general appearance is a city skyline with Chuck E. and Pasqually in front of faux brick walls. The buildings are more colorful and unique than previous iterations.

1-Stage with Turntable

This version is the same as the normal 1-Stage, except that Chuck E. stands on a platform, this platform can turn when a live show happens, turning the Chuck E. bot into the backroom so the walkaround Chuck E. can come out, and also to not causing confusion as to why there were two Chuck E.'s. without the necessity to use curtains. There are currently 5 locations with the turntable left, and in all 5, they do not work anymore, except the Pearl City, Hawaii location has it turned to the back so the Chuck E. Bot is not visible.

1-Stage w/ 2-Stage Backdrops

This stage is a regular 1-Stage, however opting for the 2-Stage's Backdrops. This variant of the 2-Stage is scaled around the same size as the Mini Unit Prototype. The reason as to why this exists is unknown.

Variants

Prototype 1-Stage

Staten Island Prototype
1-Stage w/ 2-Stage Backdrops
1-Stage w/ Turntable

Current 1-Stages


Location	Address	Installed	Version	Condition / Notes
La Mesa, California, United States	5500 Grossmont Center Dr	August 1993	1-Stage	Very Poor Condition, Avenger shirt, and Rockstar jeans. Last store to read "Chuck E. Cheese's Pizza" on the outside. Oldest 1-Stage as of 9/23/2023.
Toledo, Ohio, United States	5455 Airport Hwy	September 1993	1-Stage	Good condition. Has an off-brand Gemini disco light set. Doesn't seem to have working spotlights. The bots are nicely kept the show runs great.
Hicksville, New York, United States	Delco Plaza 11-15 Hanover Place	January 1994	1-Stage	One of five 1-Stages installed in New York. It is the last MMBB stage of any kind in New York.
Durham, North Carolina, United States	3274 Mayfair St	March 1994	1-Stage	Wall is part of valence. The stage is tiny. One of two Cyberamic shows in North Carolina.
Amarillo, Texas, United States	2500 S Coulter St	July 1994	1-Stage	Last 1-Stage in Texas.
Middletown, New Jersey, United States	1107 Route 35	July 1994	1-Stage with Turntable	One of Six 1-Stages installed in New Jersey; last one in the state.
Lo Barnechea, Chile	Av. San Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer 12352	Fall 1994	1-Stage	Formerly had Turntable. Avenger outfit with hat.
Pearl City, Hawaii, United States	850 Kamehameha Hwy Suite 140	December 1994	1-Stage with Turntable	The turntable is turned to the back, with the rain curtain removed and a wall put in its place with a TV on it. It is the last MMBB stage of any kind in Hawaii.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States	2701 S Chase Ave	1994	1-Stage with Turntable	Last Cyberamic stage in Wisconsin and last MMBB stage in Wisconsin. Chuck E. has his rare “Cool Chuck” outfit. One of four 1-Stages installed in Wisconsin. The last 1-Stage with a Helicopter Light.
Bellevue, Washington, United States	2239 148th Ave	Spring 1996	1-Stage with Turntable	Presumed to be from the Milwaukee, WI (7401 Good Hope Rd) location which closed in 1995 (one of two removed before 1996). Only 1-Stage in Washington State.
Plaza Oeste, Chile	Entrada Mall Plaza Oeste 1510	2011	1-Stage with 2-Stage Backdrops	Opened in 2011. Originally came from the Penfield / Rochester, NY (1614 Penfield Rd) location, which closed in September 1996. Later at Santiago (Mall Plaza Vespucio), Chile which opened shortly after Rochester's closure, closed in 2000. Show most likely in storage before being reinstalled in Late 2010 before Plaza Osete's opening. Avenger outfit and hat, no Wink.