Chuck E. Cheese launching monthly subscription program

(CNN)–Chuck E. Cheese is launching a nationwide monthly membership program.

The basic membership is $7.99 per month, with 40 games a visit and a 20% discount on food and drinks.

That goes up to a $29.99 option per month that includes 250 games and a 50% discount on food and drinks.

Chuck E. Cheese operators home the new program will attract inflation-weary customers who have cut back on discretionary spending.

The membership can only be cancelled after the first year is completed.