While Bev & Wally's Arcade is not necessarily the largest arcade you will find along the shore, or Central New Jersey for that matter, it is really a great, family friendly venue that offers a good amount of entertainment for adults and children alike. The arcade is right off the main thoroughfare that runs right along the shore which may make parking a bit tricky during beach season, however during off season (when we went), you can arguably park right in front of the arcade without much issue. The arcade contains mostly redemption games - games that reward tickets usually based on the skills of the player, which in turn can be redeemed for prizes. There are a handful of claw machines and several string cutting games that offer generous prizes (PS5s and like-value). There are also a few pay-to-win games that will generate a prize every time. There is a vast selection of redeemable prizes which is of decent quality making your gaming experience worthwhile. If you're wondering, I've been told that the ownership of The Game Room and Bev & Wally's have been consolidated, however the two are not physically connected, and at present time (last quarter 2023, first quarter 2024) the Game Room is closed for renovations, I believe. The staff that works at Bev & Wally's Arcade are incredibly friendly and kind. The one's we've interacted with are truly about the experience of the children. Bev & Wally's Arcade also host parties for various occasions, and sometimes hosting fundraising events in which they offer some promotions. Overall, a nice arcade to go on a rainy day during off season, and a staple of the Keansburg area. read more

I love this place! There are so many games to play. I won so many big prizes. This place is not a rip off! They allow you to win! Asbury Park and other sea side places are crooks! This place is by the bay. Great owners and they are so nice. read more

I'm so happy that we decided to do my daughter's birthday party here today! I found a great deal for it online and the last time I've taken my kids was pre pandemic so it was so great being back.. the gaming area was very clean and bright .., and we opted for the option of renting the whole place for 90 mins which worked out perfectly. The party area in the back was very spacious and set up very efficiently which multiple tables , party tablecloths and napkins/cups. Everyone who helped me plan the party had great communication which is sometimes a surprise to find ! Thank you so much., Gary, Beverly ( also awesome pizza recommendation!) , and especially Val , who was there today and was so helpful with any little thing we needed !! Can't wait to have another party! read more

This place rules, and we had a blast for my kids party!!! Highly recommend, worth it entirely! If you are looking for a unique party experience this is your stop. It was windy, rainy, cold, VERY windy in fact the doors on my car blew open! As soon as we got inside it was a warm and magical realm of games, prizes, and entertainment for all ages. I'm not trying to be poetic but it was a really great experience and a really great party! Adults and children all had a blast, and that is what makes a kids party great, right? read more

Place really is scuzzy. Went there this past winter just to get my daughter out. Game machines routinely malfunctioned and didn't award prizes when you won. While the employees did refund us, this happened multiple times during our visit, leaving me to wonder how often this slips through the cracks. A lot of the big merchandise is a knockoff like fake SNES classics, as opposed to items I've seen in nicer arcades like Point Pleasant and LBI. I'm not a sucker when it comes to the idea of winning prizes, but as an establishment interested in making money, it looks better if you dangle name brands in front of customers. I guess they make their money off of the malfunctioning machines.They even have the nerve to fill their crane machines with 50 cent Ramen noodle containers. How broke and pathetic are you that Ramen is a prize? But, considering all the weed I smelled and the look of the trashy patrons, I'm not surprised. Plus, Bev & Wally's felt the need to blabber on about their so-called "Constitutional Rights." during the governor's Covid restrictions. Wasn't the biggest fan of Murphy, and I understand businesses are hurting, but last I checked, Covid-19 doesn't care about your business or your freedoms. Well, it looks like arcades will be opening soon. Rest assured you're back in business, until the infection rates spike, which they WILL because people are nasty and a virus as contagious as this will spread very quickly in places where you have to touch nasty-ass rigged gaming machines. Regardless, you sure as hell won't see me there. I value my life and my wallet. read more

Love this place. So much fun every time we come here. Really great for kids. Staff is also friendly and helpful. read more

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doesn't even deserve the one star. i put a 5 dollar bill instead of a 20 by accident and the old lady named cherry or shary idk who works there, she was like well we don't have a key. looks like you have to put another 15 dollars. i was nothing but kind to her. i walked up and said 'hey, is there any way you can get the five dollar bill i accidentally put in' and she said we don't have a key in a nasty way. then the other girl i was with, walked up to her and asked again and then she was like well i told the other girl we don't have a key to open it. but then she called a guy named greg and he came and got the bill out. and he was rude to us as well. he kept pointing at the 20 even tho we knew we just accidentally put a five. and they were just genuinely so rude. read more

Unethical and sneaky business. Spent years saving arcade points and went to redeem them today. They told me that they are no longer valid because they were the old format and not the points that were printed digitally. It is the exact same arcade that we have been going to for years and the points don't indicate anywhere that they expire. I spent hundreds of dollars accumulating points that the arcade decided that they no longer want to honor. Illegal and shady. read more

We had such a great time at Bev and Wally's today! The special events are awesome! (Look for coupons on Facebook). Great personal attention & a great atmosphere for kids of all ages!! There is a game for everyone and "prizes" are decent. You can save and compile your tickets to cash in at one time. The staff is attentive and very friendly. If you have any issues they are more than willing to resolve them. They are open year round, which makes for quick easy family fun no matter the weather. Can't wait to go back! read more

We have been coming to Bev and Wally's for years. Recently redone after Sandy, it still brings great joy to both old and young alike. There are a mix of new and older games, which makes it interesting and the prizes are fairly "priced" and not just standard junk. It is open year-round as well. read more

We absolutely love Bev and Wally's. We go every few weeks never a problem. So clean and modern. Staff always very friendly and helpful. Great deals and cool prizes. read more

So Bev and Wally screwed me over yet once again with my points and I have had enough. Let me preface by saying that I have frequenting this place since 2004 and collecting my points. In 2009 I felt I had enough to redeem for something worthwhile. (same owner and name of establishment) I was told at the counter that i could not transfer all my points because its been so long. They took away about 1/3 of my points which I was upset about, but didn't make a fuss about. Had about 7000 points left and at that time I asked whether they expire and was told no and they even printed me out a new electronic slip. Fast forward to today July 7th 2013. Had my original slip plus the thousands of points I have accumulated since then and decided to get my girls something. Went to the counter to be told by the old lady with glasses that the points were only worth half as much because they reduced the points of the prizes. I was livid now, my almost 9000 points from years prior was now only worth 4500. I spent a few hundred dollars playing enough games to garner these points. There has been no change in management and they even merged the arcade next door and still they continue to screw over their LOYAL customers for which Keansburg in general does not have much of. I am disgusted and appalled. My aunt has over a 100,000 points that she has been saving because they wanted something grand to treat themselves to. There are no rules regarding redemption and its really pathetic that they would do this over and over. I am done with Bev and Wally. If you have points, spend them and make a big deal about it if they try to screw you over too. Post a friggin policy if you have issues with redemption. read more