FrequentlyAsked Questions

Yes, 90%+ of the games in the arcade are original working machines. Some games may be using parts that were reproduced from excellent people in the arcade industry who want nothing more than to insure these games live on!

No. We are time based play only.

Sure, We can accommodate walk in parties for up to 100 persons. We have had walk in graduation and after Easter dinner parties to name a few. Families love coming in and playing and re-living a moment of their past. Keep in mind that the party area may be reserved so you may not be able to use the tables.

Yes, however no food prep can be done like cooking food. It must come prepared or catered.

Unfortunately we do not have the appropriate insurance for alcohol any longer. The rates are no longer feasible. We hope this may change in the future. thanks.

We often open earlier for parties as needed at the Shoprite shopping center location. Later can be arranged as well. For example. While we open at 11am, we often have parties that start at 10am. The mall locations hours are strictly limited to the malls business hours.

Private events are possible during the week but not on weekends. Contact Josh or Marc for more information. Also consider the private dedicated party room at the Rockaway Mall Location

Yes! While we do NOT provide content or material at the time, You may come here to have any family friendly event you like. Its great team building to share a pinball game or a good fighter! We suggest these events during slow times if you need to be able to bring a large crowd. Our occupancy is 100 persons max.

Only players are required to pay. People who do NOT play are not required to pay. All attendees that wish to play but are NOT part of the hosts purchase are required to pay their own way. For example. If you are not paid for by the party host and you want to play then you must get your own wristband. You do get the party rate which is 15 dollars per player for 2 hours. This includes soft drinks. We ask that the party hosts make this policy clear to all attendees guardians and their guests so there is no confusion.

Who doesn't want a tip? We don't solicit a tip but its always great to be acknowledged for doing a good job! Tips go to the staff. Not the owners.

Absolutely. We love these. During the summer months since we have been open we have hosted several hundred camp goers from all the area camps. They have an awesome time and always want to come back. We support pre-registered events or simply a walk in camp that has been rained out elsewhere and needs a good place to use as a substitute. We can accommodate 100 people including staff.

We will purchase games or trade. We have had someone even trade for a lifetime admission to the arcade. We can also consign a playable game for you and put it on the floor for a fee.

No. We are not a redemption style arcade. There are no tickets or prizes. We do however, have tournaments where there can be cash prizes or other kinds of prizes.

Yes and no. While its not a big part of our business to do this for others, we can and do fix them. We do not do house calls but we can recommend a few great people. Just inquire with Marc.

We have a refrigerator available for customer use for whatever foods you may bring. There is a freezer portion as well.

Yes we have 6 XBOX Series X consoles with various games and game pass on excellent 4K monitors and Microsoft controllers at the Dover location We have 10 Xbox Series X consoles with game pass and the Rockaway Mall location.

Yes. We are always buying and selling games. Sometimes you will see them on the floor with signs for sale. Just ask and we will let you know what other titles we have. We have over 250 games total throughout our operation and a large group of friends and suppliers or arcade games. We can usually find what you are looking for.

We expect everyone to honor reasonable limits to the generosity. Also keep in mind their may be parties after you waiting to use the party area and we will need to prepare it. We will not throw you out and want everyone to be happy. In general people understand that its a 2 hour or whatever you paid for reservation.

Call my cell or text me at 973-214-5152. Email is marc@marcade.us

We have 2 locations. It is important to understand which location you have chosen for your party. Each location has different rates and benefits to the reservation. Either location can accept large parties and we can supply foods like pizza or you can bring your own. Call at for more information or to make a reservation. 862-397-3398 or email marc@marcade.us

If you play for one hour you get a stamp. You can get up to 2 stamps per day for each player rewards card. Once you pay for 4 stamps you earn a free hour.

All of Marcades games are set to free-play. This means you can play any game as much as you want. When you arrive you get a wrist band that allows us to track your time. When you are done playing you must come see the front desk and we will check you out by scanning your wrist band. 10.00 for 30 minutes. 15.00 for 1 hour. 20.00 unlimited play come and go.

Awesome and ample.

We have township approvals for 100 guests at both locations. There are over 116 games and pinballs.

You can reserve anytime before the date of the party. Keep in mind the earlier you reserve has the best chance of getting the best times. Weekends are the busiest of course. Walk in parties are also available.

Party coupons are for parties with 15 or more paying attendees. All playing party attendees are 15.00 dollars each. Spectators and chaperones who are not playing are not charged and do not count towards the coupons rate.

You can, we will even come and get it even if it doesn't work. Im sure many of you have one in the back of the garage or in the lonely corner of the basement. Take a pic and we will see how we can help take it off your hands.

Marcade is open 7 days a week for parties or for walk-ins. Come anytime. We rarely shut down for private events.

When arranging a party, we stock the following drinks as part of the area reservation. Coke, Diet Coke, Water, Sprite, Various Capri Sun or other juices. Keep in mind we can change these over time and if you are expecting something , please let us know.

We use Square Payments as our merchant provider. They will allow us to accept. Visa Mastercard Discover American Express JCB UnionPay Debit Cards You can use several different methods also with your Apple or Samsung pay and other contactless payment methods.

We are located on the first floor below the Food Court and next to the book store.

The Original M&S Pizza - They are good guys who make good pies!

Because the owner is Marc.