I went to The Bumper Factory twice in two days during some of my limited time in NYC. That's a…read morepretty solid endorsement right there. Even better, they have the deluxe versions of many machines while some arcades only offer the stripped down versions. For example, at The Bumper Factory, their Godzilla machine features the building that crumbles to the ground as it gets destroyed. That's pretty cool, and certainly adds to the fun. If you are a good pinball player, you will certainly find the pricing model to be vexing. I do enjoy going to a place where all the games are set to "free play". But $15 for 30 minutes, even in Manhattan, feels steep. Largely that's because I am a good enough player that a few bucks can keep me busy for over an hour. That said this is a great place, and a great price, to teach younger kids the game. And that is exactly what I did with my nephew. What I discovered was that on Monday, despite the hours posted on Yelp, The Bumper Factory was still open. However, the games were not set to free play, and instead of taking the admission fee I was able to simply use quarters to play. Woo hoo! I had one of the best games of my life on Guardians of the Galaxy. One ball alone was kept in play for the better part of fifteen minutes. Had I been paying by the half hour, that victory would have been tinged with sorrow. One other small ding against the place is that the Stern machines which feature the Stern Insider Connect feature were not activated. This is always a bummer, and also why I wasn't able to find this really nifty arcade on the Stern Pinball site. Most of the machines are new and in great shape. The space is pretty small and cramped, but it is NYC. From the arcade's website it also looks like there is a $35 all day rate, which I think I would much rather pay than $15 for 30 minutes. I'd have to take some breaks for coffee and pizza, but there are nearby options for both. More than anything, it's great to see pinball making some kind of comeback and salute the good folks at The Bumper Factory for putting in some machines in a space where kids can discover this great game.

Strangest thing, walked into a martial arts school and found Pinball machines. Went to a Kids…read morebirthday party here yesterday and had a blast playing pinball. They have about 10 pinball machines and I had to battle my kids to get in on the action. Downside, they are open on weekends.

Sooo much fun! Friendly, accommodating staff. Lights and music made it a very bright, energetic and…read moremotivating experience. "Favoriting" this!

This reminds me so much of the Floor Is Lava game and is such a fun place for kids and adults…read morealike! They have 3 rooms to choose from depending on the difficulty level and the number of people in each group. We opted for Blue's Arena, which is best suited for 2-4 first-time players. There's a small locker area where you can store your belongings during the game. The hour we booked for was divided into 2 sessions. Each session features a different game with about 10-12 levels each. If you fail a level, no worries because you can always repeat it. You can also take a short break in between the sessions, which we definitely did because it was quite a good workout session.

An anime crane game enthusiast's wet dream .. LOL. Came here with my son who was looking for…read moreHololive merch and was happily surprised that they had a few figures. The customer service here was great, someone was actually very helpful in helping my son find Hololive merch. The only reason why Project KE isn't getting 5 stars is due to the size of the basement area, which could be bigger. Besides that, Project KE is a very cool spot!

Super cool snacks-by-the pound proposition! I came here as I saw it online and was very intrigued…read more They have a large variety of sweet, savory, and even spicy snacks for you to try. They're mostly very Chinese snacks, but it's the perfect opportunity to try some different snacks without having to commit to a whole bag.

Amazing space! So much fun for kids and very well organized. So much to do w the whole familyread more

What a scam! We signed up our son for their camp and at 4:30p the Friday before camp they told us…read moreit was cancelled. This leaves our family in the lurch with no chance to find an alternate solution in time for Monday. When I called the manager he said they could have waited until Monday morning to tell us. If this is how they do business, you would be well advised to avoid them. Your family means nothing to them!

What a tremendous experience. This place is clean, well-kept, with a very comprehensive collection…read moreof arcade cabinets and pinball machines. All of the games are operational and in wonderful condition. Galaga, PAC Man, super Mario, virtua fighter, street fighter - you name it from your youth, and it can be found here. This place truly harkens back to a different time, and I had a sense of nostalgia during my entire stay. The 80's music definitely helped! The staff were absolutely wonderful, and were attentive, kind, and courteous. If you're craving a trip down memory lane to the arcade era, look no further!

Marcade Family Fun Center is located in the Rockaway River Commons. It has a corner space in the…read moresmaller building on site with plenty of parking. Space is large and open with several rows of arcade cabinets, pinball machines, and gaming consoles. Machines were in generally good shape with only a few being out of order or needing attention. Marcade has a good selection of the usual machines you'd find at a retro arcade, along with a few unique machines, including several sit down racing cabinets. I personally enjoyed the Rampage World Tour and Terminator 2: Judgment Day machines. Space was very clean and prices for an hour were reasonable. Marcade is a average but solid retro arcade that is absolutely worth a visit if in the area.

What I like about Coexist Gaming is that on an early Saturday afternoon, the place isn't packed…read more Later into the afternoon, the place slowly begins to fill up. The gaming stations conveniently have headphones, keyboards, and mouses for you with Steam pre-downloaded. One thing to note is that to borrow you headphones, you have to hand over a card at the front, which you get back once you return the headphones. Connecting the headphones to audio inputs/exports might take some troubleshooting with some computers. The ticket prices are a steal. You're greeted with a friendly face at the door, and they're helpful when answering any questions.

Against my better judgment, I decided to get a monthy membership, going by that website of there's…read more It showed a variety of games including the tennis ones, which is why I went to that dump in the first place. I get there, the young man in the front breaks down the place and the various memberships they offer. I should've peeped that something was amiss because the dude didn't know any of the games that they had! I know, I know...I should've just got the 20.00 one time charge, shit, better than the 30.00 membership that I was foolish enough to get (I swear that website had me gassed)! I was standing there like what if I like it and now I'll have to spend 20 plus an eventual 30. Fuck, ay dios mio, bloodclot!!! Okay, I checked out the first and second levels. Most of the gaming systems have issues: and the remotes are barely functional! Some consoles are not fully configured, and several are not logged into accounts, making proper gameplay impossible. The damn bartender is the one who is supposed to show you how to play the game. He didn't even know what to do and gave a lame ass sorry! The foosball table is entirely unusable, and the pool table is shaky and not steady. The atmosphere is just as bad. The absence of music creates a dull and lifeless atmosphere in the space. The staff appear to be entirely disengaged and unhelpful. I cancelled that damn membership with the quickness and made that boy show me the cancelled part on his screen. Fucking bye forever! Don't waste your time!

If you're too highbrow to visit an arcade then let's call it a museum. They do have historical…read morebackground on the games. I learned about Mappy, obscure for good reasons, which oddly features a microwave in its cat-vs.-mouse battle. Silverball is acclaimed for its unique pinball collection but I veer more to video games, especially Super Breakout. An offseason weekday in Asbury Park means hotels aren't $400 but the boardwalk is also a bit too quiet at that time, so I'm thankful that Silverball helps create a sense of place year-round. (For my financial news nerds, Silverball's current rating average is 4.6 and there should be an "adjusted EPS"-type number that excludes any negative reviews about the food. I have nothing bad, or good, to say about Silverball's cuisine having never tried it but I assure you there's fine fare within the designated Asbury Park/Ocean Grove/Neptune/Bradley Beach Designated Metropolitan Area.)

So far a pleasant experience for us. Got dining(mostly quick to eat foods) and arcade on the other…read moreside, has one way flow of traffic. More of al fresco dining. Accepts credit/debit card. High chair available. No restroom. See images for reference.

It is so fun for all ages. The staff is especially wonderful, helpful and friendly. We loved our…read moreActivate experience. We highly recommend for others to come to this amazing gaming tech experience. Be sure to ask Naomi or Sam any questions regarding any room that you may have. They bent over backwards to enhance our experience. Thanks so much Naomi and Sam! Judy Lazarus

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.