We came here without the kids to kill some time and it was as fun as always. It's well run and even…read moreon a busy day it moves along. It's clean. People on staff are friendly. The course is fun.

This place is always fun. It was a little annoying that they were crazy busy and people didn't…read morerespect the 5 putts and move along rule. But the staff did come and remind them. But aside from that it's a fun way to spend a few hours. Get a coupon on Groupon and go.

Came to Activate for a date and arrived a little early. The front desk associate suggested we wait…read moreuntil our selected time so we'd have more room and space while playing the games, which I appreciated. Once we were checked in, we were given a locker to store our belongings, which was convenient. The only thing I didn't like--and was a bit disappointed by--was that I had to seek someone out to let them know it was our first time so they could explain how to utilize the rooms, gain access, and understand exactly what needed to be done. A brief intro or automatic walkthrough for first-timers would have made the experience smoother. That said, the games themselves were extremely fun. Some were a bit complicated at first, but I loved that you can either verse the person you're with or work together as a team, which made it perfect for a date. Overall, a fun and unique experience with just a little room for improvement on first-time guidance.

Right in the American Dream mall, easiest if you park in parking level A on the ground or first…read morefloor. We went on a Saturday, and it was quite busy. I suggest coming on a weekday if you do not want to wait a minute or two for each game! You have 45 minutes for unlimited game access, with about 9-10 games to choose from. Each game only lasts 2-4 minutes tho, depending on the game. When entering, they provide a locker for any bags or items you want to place. They give you two wristbands (one for game access and the other for a locker of your belongings). The staff was so friendly. I was running out of breath and trying to rush to get our last game in and he told me to relax and have fun! The staff also takes the time to explain each game in the beginning and although it was busy, they definitely made the experience so much more fun. Some of the games are a bit complicated, and hard to understand even after the game explains it to you! My favorite was the grid. Me and my boyfriend made a tiktok about activate and it went viral! At the end, you can redeem your points earned for a prize. Me and my boyfriend got the keychain that also provides 10% off your next visit within the next 30 days. Definitely can NOT wait to come again!

Overall rating: 4.8…read more I saw this place on Titktok a few months ago and have been trying to find the occasion to go. Admittedly I was very nervous because I'm not a competitive person and I don't like pressure. I made a reservation for a party of 8 and the staff was so friendly. It ended up just being my group and another birthday party which was really fun. The announcer was very nice and the games were CALM AND EASY. Thank god. Everyone had a fun time & enjoyed themselves.

An extremely fun and interactive game show type activity for large groups! We did this as a team…read morebonding activity with my coworkers and had so much fun with it. We started with a happy hour with drinks and light bites before we moved into the game room. The staff made this so fun and enjoyable, u highly recommend this buzzer style game

This was a nice place to hang out for a bit - a bit far for us as we came from Essex county but not…read morebad. The place was fun! I was able to tap into my inner child and play some of my childhood favorites. We played bowling, some trivia, horror games and all the crazy stuff we used to enjoy.

I'm not sure if it was the night we went but the service was terrible…read more This place is a byob spot but if you don't bring anything you can buy a bottle of wine but you must buy food with it..it can get super expensive quickly. The food is alight. This is a place that get pretty packed. My experience there was a unique one. I got a game card and loaded it up with $30 to use to play in the arcade. However most of the games weren't working. There were games that looked to be worked but it turns out they weren't. So basically any money I had on my card got eaten up and when I went to customer service they claimed to put it back but when I checked the balance it wasn't true. Perhaps it was the card but it was just a terrible experience. A lot of the people working seemed very inexperienced.

Adults Night Out! My…read moreBF and I came here towards the end of the summer for their "Funplex Afterdark". Think games, outdoor pools, food, alcohol and a DJ. The entry ticket purchased also gave access to bowling, bumper cars and several rides. Early arrival is suggested to avoid long lines. The food was very mid (carnival level), the drinks varied depending on which bar you got your drink from. The pool area was jammed pack.... Literally people standing on top of each other. We spent the majority of our time inside where we enjoyed ourselves the most. All in all we had a good time and would go back next summer.

It's a pretty good place if you manage your expectations…read more It's not some uber fancy theme park and it has a modest water park with some more older kids/adults themed stuff like a go kart track and bowling. The arcade is very big and there's a lot of options that would make little kids happy. It's a good place to bring younger kids to kill half a day in the arcades or other amenities, like for a morning and early afternoon run. Or just swing by for a couple of hours before lunch at the arcades and other little attractions there. I wouldn't say it's a more exciting way to spend the day than going to the attractions at American Dream or anything like that. But it's a great place for simple fun and enjoyment on a smaller scale if you don't feel like doing more than just keeping kids or teens occupied for a few hours.

The place was clean. You can buy a package of races or do an a la cart. There are a variety of…read morearcade type games. The races are about 8 min long. The karts are electric and the staff is really helpful and nice. It is a little pricey but worth the experience.

I was having a good time with my date until I had to interact with most of the staff. They are…read moregrinches. The spot is Kind of outdated and a little dirty I'm kind of disappointed when I think about the bad customer service, everyone has an attitude in there except the cashier for the races. The arcade is okay. Didn't try the food because the host was a grinch. The guy who announces the races hates his job you can hear it in his voice. I found RPM bc of the one I went to in Long Island mad long ago. Maybe I should just stay in New York because Jersey is a let down

Horrible customer service came with a party of 7 and the guy working in the front said he couldnt…read moregive us 2 tables so he handed us one set of balls and literally 2 minutes after we realized it wasnt going to work because they were closing in 40 minutes so we decided to leave. We hadnt even placed the balls on the table yet so we returned them and left. As we were walking out he yelled "where are you going you owe me money" we were so confused because we havent been in the establishment for more than 5 minutes but apparently we owed $34 for walking in. He then made a scene and threatened to call the police. We told him to do whatever he wanted to do and we werent paying because we literally walked in and changed our mind. Worst service ever we came to have fun and left pissed off at this idiot at the front desk.

I've known about this place for quite some time and finally got a ride out here! I'm one of those…read morestrictly-for-fun pool players, but my boyfriend is pretty serious about it. Brought my mom and my sister along for a whole family affair (and found out my mom has some secret pool shark skills and is possibly better than me). This place is clean and spacious, and the front desk guy was very down-to-earth and a real charmer. My boyfriend says the equipment is very well-kept and that this was the best pool hall he's been to around the city. We got there in the afternoon on a Saturday and it was super chill. No liquor license here, which didn't phase me, because there's a $1 SODA VENDING MACHINE, IT'S LIKE I TRAVELLED BACK IN TIME :D Also, no kitchen (that addition would most definitely make this a top tier place), but they at least have a vending machine for snacks, and I believe it's BYOB. We ended up staying till about 8:30pm or so, and it got super lively! There is a jukebox, both a ping pong and skee-ball table in the back room, a darts machine that I was going to play but missed out on because there's something even better; A WHOLE GAME CONSOLE SETUP. Not like your run-of-the-mill bar, BIG BUCK HUNTER and a PacMan arcade game machines. A mini gaming lounge you'd find in a worthy collector's man-cave. Not just one console in front of a TV. I mean a mega jealousy-worthy array. With Sega, SNES, N64 (the flourescent ones!), PS4, X-Box (gag) and a whole slew of other systems, some of which I've never even laid hands on a controller for; (think there was even an Atari in there). Let's be real; places like Barcade are cool, but for retro gamers like me who didn't spend too much time in arcades, being able to do a run-through of Sonic, Super Mario World, or try and teach your sister Toejam and Earl (like I did) on a console at a commercial setting is BOSS. Very decent prices for pool. The more players you bring, the lower the price, so with 4 of us, it was about $7 pp/hour. I can't wait to come back!

Attended a birthday party at FunTime Junction and the staff made party set up a breeze! The kids…read morehad a great time on the helicopter ride, playing arcade games, and eating pizza. Great place to spend the day with little ones.

This place has a Chuckie Cheese feel. There is an entrance fee for adults and kids. But you will…read morealso have to pay for credits that you put on cards. You have to pay for your session before you come or they may not have staff there to open the door. There are bounce houses and a jungle gym that kids can play on for free but depending on your kid they may or may not be interested. I went on Father's Day. This place was deserted. There were 4 kids and 4 adults total. So I loved that. You can definitely tell this place has been around for a while. Some are are games/rides are pretty old but my 2 year old and 11 year old actually enjoyed themselves.

First time at a Dave and Buster's. Went to celebrate a family's academic achievement. We got there…read moreearly, which was great, because by the time we left, it was full. First time, the front desk was helpful with letting us know about the process. Got the deal and went to the eating area. But no one acknowledged or helped us find a seat. Had to stop someone and they told us to pick a table. Once seated, ordered several items while family were playing games. Food and drinks came quickly. Overall good service and quality. Family had a good time as well. Will come back in the future. Recommended!

Great place for family and friends! You basically have everything in one here! Games for kids,…read morerestaurant/bar for everyone, you can host birthday parties and just a gathering for friends! Kids love it here and always have a blast! Food Prices are reasonable and clean environment! Lots of parking spaces available for free, which is always good to have! I did give it a four star and not a five star only bc ,since, kids love the arcades and can play all day, I feel the coins run out too fast and can get pricey to reload the cards again. I have had some experiences where the coins we put it didn't have some machines working and completely wasted some coins. I had also reached out to the staff at the front regarding this issue and nothing really got done about it. Besides that, I definitely recommend!

Pretty solid arcade in NJ. If you don't need ticket or sports games, I'd say this is the better…read morechoice! Price seems to be super reasonable too. I'm a fan of their Pump It Up dance machine and price is super fair here. Also not sure who got the S score in Chicken Wing, but that's crazy. Only complaint is that every machine here seems to be at absolute max volume. You can hear bullets shooting from the other side.

It's a cool place, games for adults & kids. Also pool tables which Is lit. I came here a few times…read moreand I recommend this for a night of games and fun. You gotta place a lot of games to get enough tickets though.