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Silverball Museum Arcade
1000 Ocean Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712, United States
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Ri
Review №1

The best! Arcade games throughout the ages ranging from old style games going back probably the better part of a century to some of the new super hi-tech games made by Jersey Jack’s.$20 lets you play all day and $15 gets you an hour of unlimited play. And their boardwalk-style food offerings are excellent, as well.

Ro
Review №2

Go back in time and become your very own pinball wizard. Games & machines from yesteryear; a time when a quarter heightened all your senses. A good time guaranteed for the young at heart, not so young and the newest generation.

Kr
Review №3

It was absolutely amazing! First time at Asbury Park and it was so much fun! Including all the popular games that I grew up playing, at a decent price. Even my little brother enjoyed his time there. Would love to go back soon!

Ju
Review №4

What a fun place to hack away at classic video games, indulge some electronic nostalgia, and spend some clean fun time with the family. You can buy time by the half hour, hour, and so on, and then everything is free! No quarters here. It’s fun to zip from pinball to pinball and game to game, and the historical information above the games is fascinating. Some great kid/family food and drinks too if you want refreshments. Seems great for a party, and great for all weather, good or bad. Friendly vibe.

Ky
Review №5

Incredible seaside old-school arcade with vintage pinball machines and video games ranging from the 1930s to the present. As with all the other old-school arcades, the games themselves are free to play. You get paid by the hour. The arcade, in my opinion, is the Jersey Shores equivalent of the Pinball Hall of Fame, located in Las Vegas, Nevada. This is a great place for both modern and old-school gamers, pinball wizards of all ages, and also for those who grew up during the Golden Age of Video Games who want to show their kids their love of gaming. Highly recommend this place for those going to or living on the Jersey Shore.

E
Review №6

Had an amazing time here - $15 gets you 1 hour (which is plenty) of free play throughout all of your childhood (and before - regardless of age) games. The old baseball pinball machines were awesome to play.

Ti
Review №7

For gamers that love the history of pinball and video games this place is tops!! Spent the whole 6+ hours here and would go back again and again. It’s great to read the actual signs above the games and learn a little history. Makes the games more interesting as you play.

Jo
Review №8

Visited for the first time with my grandson. Each visitor must pay the $15.00 fee for one hour of play. I thought it was expensive but in the past, Ive probbly spent that at arcades in Seaside Heights. We had a great time. My grandson got to play vintage games and enjoyed them-not that they could replace Fortnite. In the end it was worth the $$$. Will definitely go back.

Ch
Review №9

This place is awesome. Get ready to be brought back in time. They have all.of the classics arcade games and pinball machines. A museum where you can actually tough and play with the items in the collection. Love how they have the history of each machine. Love this place and I will be back everytime I am in Asbury Park. Thank You for such a great experience.

Jo
Review №10

Loved this place since I was a small child. Currently all of the games are playable and they are doing an hour for 15 which is more than worth it. Honestly, really fun.

Ja
Review №11

Just brilliant fun... all around!

K
Review №12

Awesome experience!$15 gets you unlimited plays on all the machines.They have a bunch of great games.Well worth the trip

Ju
Review №13

I love this place!! Such an awesome arcade for every age! My entire family has a lot of fun here!

Ch
Review №14

Great place to go back to your youth, great memories brought back. Loads of fun!!

Sa
Review №15

Because of Covid, we just ate outside but they have arcade type finger food such as hotdogs, pizza, chicken fingers, funnel cakes and fries at a reasonable price and good portions. Thats about the extent of the menu. Happy boardwalk day!

Ve
Review №16

Its got a lot of different machines. It was cool to see the vintage ones. The man at the register just kind of stares off at you like he dont want to be bothered. Not very friendly. Other than that youll have a nice time playing the games.

Pa
Review №17

Love this place. A shrine to the history and glory of pinball.

B.
Review №18

Enjoyable place to visit w the family classic games

Da
Review №19

This place is so much fun for families or going on a date on the shore. For a few bucks you can play so many interesting and unique pinball games. I also believe they do kids birthday parties. You learn about the history of pinball while you play too. The older ones are fascinating and the pop culture ones are fun and strange. Definitely stop in if youre in the area.

Am
Review №20

Excellent games at a great value. Think we are falling in love with this town.

Jo
Review №21

This is quite possibly the best and most anticipated stop of mine in Asbury Park. You pay a flat fee and get to play AS MANY pinball machines or arcade games as your heart desires. Each machine has a short description as well as posted high scores for different demographics (good luck beating them). Havent tried the food there, but it looks decent, better than youd expect from a pinball place.

Da
Review №22

Awesome! Loved seeing and playing all the vintage games (and some newer ones). 15$ for over and hr was worth it. Would come back definately, even just to play the gemini!!DONT eat at their cafe.. straight up garbage.

Je
Review №23

I had a great time with my daughter!

Zi
Review №24

Such a great throw back to the early days of the jersey shore

Ja
Review №25

Great selection, wonderful games, but it was hotter inside than outside, made it hard to get through. There should be a half hour option instead of only the full hour

St
Review №26

Fun for entire family. For 1 price you can play so many games and relive younger years

Ca
Review №27

Great place for old school pinball and arcade games. Awesome

Je
Review №28

We visited during off-season and it was packed! First time going there but will definitely be back! Staff was super friendly and welcoming. Reasonable prices too. Great variety!

A
Review №29

The fact that a place this cool exists boggles my mind. Tons of classic games, not just pinball, each with a placard that goes into the games history. Food is decent and priced reasonably for a place on the boardwalk. Management and staff are accommodating and knowledgeable, and its byob! I love this place so much it gives me anxiety.

Ti
Review №30

This is an AMAZING place. I cannot recommend it enough! This is literally heaven for anyone who even has a passing interest in pinball or arcade games. The fee to play is extremely reasonable and all of the games have trivia for you to read. If youre ever in the area this is a cant miss place to go.

Mi
Review №31

Love this place. Pay by hour or get a whole day pass. Unlimited games. Tons of old pinball games, and ones I grew up playing. Some older video games. Skee ball, table hockey and other odd arcade games. A must visit!

El
Review №32

Awsome place to go for a good night out. There are tons of different variations of pinball machines. There is also a bunch of old arcade machines there. I think I paid 20 bucks for unlimited play. Love this place

Ma
Review №33

Best place on Earth. Coming all the way from LA 2 years in a row! Wish we had something comparable, but nothing compares.

Am
Review №34

Really awesome place! Lots of fun and retro machines there. Had a blast with some friends. Staff was friendly and nice. We will be coming back another time!

Ma
Review №35

Lots of fun. Very clean setting and a lovely working museum. The machines are well maintained, probably in better shape than at their original settings. Reserving one star because the only thing I needed here was a beer.

Da
Review №36

Had such fun. Place is clean, comfortable and fun, will definitely go back.

Pa
Review №37

Amazing! Definitely worth the trip for pinball enthusiasts.

Br
Review №38

This is a cool place! Owner has put a lot of thoughts into here and highly recommend you stop in if you played pinball or arcade games in your younger days.What I found out was I played a lot more pinball and arcade games than I recalled! I remembered playing many of these pinball machines in the early 80s! I actually remembered more than I cared too! Stop in and spend an hour and play. You will be glad you did!

Av
Review №39

Incredibly fun pinball arcade! So much variety! Many cool historical games. Friendly staff & good snack food!

Ch
Review №40

I worked in a shore arcade once upon a time so I love 90s era video games. This place had lots of those, great SkeeBall (I was upset that it was covered, but that somehow made the 100s easier?), and some super quirky games from the 50s. We had a great time here.

Su
Review №41

Ssuper cool trip to my childhood where we went to the beach house cafe and had a choice of 2 pinball machines; eight ball and country fair! And you can play them all!

Ri
Review №42

The Silverball Museum is a fun retro place for kids and adults. It is unlimited play on all the machines for a flat fee. We paid $10 for 30 minutes. It was so much fun. A little loud and busy but that is expected. It does have information about the games like a museum but you can play everything. Definitely the most fun museum i have ever been to.

st
Review №43

Its quite a bit fun,to play old pinball-machines. I personally recall,more than a few of these devices,from circa 1970. And a what a bargain,too. Admissions range,from $10.00 per-person,to $25.00 per-person;for a full days pass. Gosh,it could actually be cheaper,than back when? As a recall dime,a play. Or,three for a quarter. Id give it 5-stars,if it werent for some skee-balls misplaced. Pinball-machines that cant distinguish,one player from two players. Or,whether there are three-balls,or five-balls?

Al
Review №44

This place is so cool. A history lesson and unlimited gaming. Ready Player One fans invited.

Ta
Review №45

I bought the half day pass, and had a lot of fun here. Everywhere I turned, there was another game that took me back in time. The people here are very friendly, the dog and fries were delicious, and they keep everything so clean! Ill definitely return here when Im back in the area.

Ja
Review №46

We had so much fun here that we visited twice in the same trip. We loved it.

La
Review №47

Such a fun place to bond withy little

Gr
Review №48

All machines well maintained

An
Review №49

I’ve gone twice now and honestly it’s a blast. There were a good amount of different machines changed from the first time I went but they were all functional and fun to play. Went with a group of 6 and we all had loads of fun. Very good price for all free to play all day with re-entry. I’ll go back a third time for sure.

DR
Review №50

Amazing selection of pinball. Best part about this place its a flat charge upon entering. Im unable to quote the prices exactly but its by the half, hour and all day fee. Your able to enjoy some of the best created pinball machines every built. You can play all day for a flat flee!

Je
Review №51

What a great way to spend a couple of hours. They have machines dating back to the 50s! Each machine is labelled with the history too Pay One Price for your time. No need to feed the machines. Found a few machines from my youth and some new ones I liked too.

Vi
Review №52

Great local arcade with awesome selection of games. Great for the entire family, kids and grandparents alike. Watch out for sensory overload as its a concentrated hit of lights and sounds.

Ch
Review №53

Fun place! I reccomend this place for all age ages. It was pretty crowded during off season in February around 3:30pm. However there were plenty of machines open for play!

Th
Review №54

One of the coolest places we found while on vacation. All my siblings loved it and it took forever to get them to leave. The games are so fun, the staff is friendly, and the whole place is very well maintained and clean. It really was our favorite part of our vacation

Ka
Review №55

This place is a pinball players dream. Brought back so many memories going to the arcade. So much fun, you could completely lose track of time and spend hours here

Ki
Review №56

This place is outstanding! $15 for 6 hours of playing?! SO worth every penny!

St
Review №57

A museum where you can play vintage pinball machines? For a reasonable fee $12.50 you get unlimited play on machines that are kept in top condition. (Day passes are available). Above each machine is a sign with its history that includes year and the number of machines manufactured. This place is a must for all pinheads. I will revisit soon.

Ed
Review №58

Amazing place! We got caught in the rain and took shelter here. I could stay there all day and you can for about $15. Old school arcade games and pinball. All games are FREE when you’re in there. Complete your favourite game.

Da
Review №59

This place is sort of a tourist trap but if you are in to pin ball it is where you go after you die, assuming you dont go to hell. This place is absolutely amazing. You pay at the front and they send you through a shiny steel gate. The next thing you know you are surrounded by all sorts of pin ball machines. Too many to count. BING BING BING BING BING and the flashing of lights.

Vi
Review №60

Best attraction in Asbury Park at the Jersey Shore. Old and young alike all find something in this blast from the past. My favorite pinball machines: Mars Attacks and Medieval Madness. Deffinitely takes me back to my youth.

My
Review №61

This arcade is obviously a labor of love to be conceived. There are pinball machines that go as far back as 1950, video game machines classics that goes all the way back to Pong. Other games (Skeeball, table bowling, etc.) are also available. Great detail and history of each game are displayed, making it informative. The entrance fee is based on the time you plan to spend there (Half Day works best for me at $15 for up to six hours), once youre inside, its all you can play, no need to use extra coins. A true entertainment value for pinball enthusiasts and retro video gamers alike.

La
Review №62

This place rocks! All the vintage pinball and arcade games you ever played as a kid (if you are over 35), but still great fun for your little ones.You pay per hour at the door and then you get unlimited play. It was great to play skee ball, slider bowling and arcade games without my little one begging me for quarters or tokens every 5 seconds. Tons of fun, nice clean bathrooms too.

Ki
Review №63

This place has museum quality pinball (and video games). Its one of the best places in Jersey

Ge
Review №64

Fun little place, prices arent bad the games are really cool.

Jo
Review №65

A lot of pinball machines. Not enough arcades.

An
Review №66

Pay by the time you intend to play. Place has the ambiance of an arcade you might have gone to except of course a lot more pinball. They do have a good number of arcade machines also. Not just a museum, though. They keep things in working order. So the most impressive are the old mechanical games from the 1950s. Up through the great modern pinball machines. They do serve food but it seems to be just basics like hot dogs, hamburgers and pizza as well as the usual beverages.

Ch
Review №67

Great place to go. The antique pinball machine and ski ball remind me of being a kid again. Great place for kids or even a date

Me
Review №68

Came here with a Coaster Group that I am a member of and my pre teen and teens kid’s LOVED it!! We will be vowing again for sure! Food was terrible and the women managing the food were so rude!! The games were excellent!!

Ma
Review №69

I love this place!!! Everytime we come to Asbury Park we end the day with a visit to the Silverball Museum! They have a great selection of games and the food is so good. In addition to pinball, you will find a great selection of classic arcade games like Defender, Asteroids, Donkey Kong and Frogger to name just a few. Pay one price at the door to get in, and everything is set to free play. I spent a lot of time in arcades in the 80s, and this takes me right back!

Br
Review №70

Unquestionably the best place to play retro pinball. I felt like a kid again. All sorts of old pinball games. Other old games like pong wow.

Ju
Review №71

Absolutely amazing; an absolute pinball heaven! Well-maintained machines, incredible rare classics, and machines from every era. Flat-rate pricing; a pinballers dream.

ch
Review №72

Only 4 stars because they didnt have a couple of my favourite tables (creature from the black lagoon, fish tails - how dare they!) but there is a massive selection from the earliest mechanicals to the ultra modern horrors. My personal golden era is well represented (Twilight zone, the Addams family) and theres are classic video games and amusements to enjoy. The half day ticket is the one to get. With so much to do in the area its a good part of a big day out.

Br
Review №73

Such a cool place with lots of neat old-school video games and pinball machines. The signs above the machines with history and time line of the game is really interesting.

Se
Review №74

Loved it. All the games of my childhood and early adult life. Heck, pinball games from when my parents were young. Great place.

Da
Review №75

I had a blast! Need to go more often...makes me feel like a kid again!

ka
Review №76

Fun for all ages. Had a blast with my grandparents and cousins here.

Ch
Review №77

Great place, some retro pinball games from the 60s and 70s and a nice selection of newer machines.

Br
Review №78

Great staff and great games. My 5 year old had a blast!

Bo
Review №79

Amazing place with a ton of old and new pinball games . The staff are extremely friendly. The silverball museum is on the boardwalk just a few feet from the beach. Great location and fun. Relive your youth or try some of the new Jersey jack pinball machines.

Sa
Review №80

This place is like heaven. Ive always been a pinball fan, I have my own machine at home. Silverball is a wonderland of vintage machines and new higher tech stuff as well. When youre there, it seems like theres a near infinite amount of machines to play, and its not all just pinball. Theres a wide array of vintage arcade cabinets, skeeball and air hockey, and other games Ive never seen before like table bowling. If you spend a whole day or even just a few hours, you will be left wanting to come back.

He
Review №81

My favorite arcade to go to! The machines change so there is always something new to try out whether it be a new pinball machine and or arcade game! All the machines are well maintained and if there is a problem a staff member will be able to fix it quickly. With the option to have access to the arcade all day or for an hour or two, this place is great for a trip to the beach and or date night! There isnt a more unique place to play old school arcade games!

Je
Review №82

Always a fun time out!! Love it!

Di
Review №83

Wish I had more time here. Tons of classic games all in great working order and condition. Will definitely be back! Only downside is that our pizza order was forgotten. When I inquired they quickly pulled it out. It was slightly burnt.

St
Review №84

Very awesome place to bring kids family and if you want to get back into old play of aracade days

An
Review №85

I LOVE THIS PLACE! Im a big fan of pinball and they had some of my favorite games. Thay have some of the oldest machines ever made and some the newest as well. All machines are in perfect condition. They also have all of the classic video games, a couple of shooting games and an air hockey table. Playing some of these games instantly transported me back to the arcade at Nathans on Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, N.Y. This place is in a great spot on the Asbury Park boardwalk. We paid $12.50 per person for an hour of playtime (you dont need quarters, just push the start button). Pay them a visit and see if youre a PINBALL WIZARD!!!

AN
Review №86

Great place to play your childhood games

Bo
Review №87

Omg this is paradise for a pinball and retro video game fan

Ja
Review №88

Best place on the planet!

an
Review №89

Great place to bring the kids showing them old school video games.

Me
Review №90

SUCH A COOL EXPERIENCE! Must visit! Blast from the past!!!

Wa
Review №91

Awesome as always. Only problem I had was the fact that there was no air conditioning. Not sure if there is no AC or it was broken. 85 degrees was a bit stuffy in there.

Ho
Review №92

If you like pinball, this is the place to go. Machines going back to the beginning of the pinball era up until now. Also have many other arcade games - skeeball, bubble hockey, rifles, baseball, et al. Pay one price and play as many games until you time runs out. And its on the boardwalk.

Ke
Review №93

Just... great fun! I cant think of much else to say!

Ch
Review №94

Super cool spot to visit, lots of convenient parking. Took my younger siblings during a visit to Asbury and we enjoyed ourselves(mostly me).

R
Review №95

We love this place.....so much fun! Thanks for sharing history

Bi
Review №96

Terrific collection of old pinball and video games. All well maintained.

Ju
Review №97

Cool and fairly priced! Lots and lots of fun pinball machines that I thoroughly enjoyed trying out, as well as a good number of other interesting retro cabinets. I really liked the putt putt game, it was fun and challenging!

Ry
Review №98

This place is a dream come true. Get lost for hours in a pinball wonderland. Simply pay an affordable admission (determine your length of stay upon entry) at the door and play your heart out on hundreds of real working pinball machines. These quickly-vanishing novelties are harder and harder to find. Treat yourself to a trip down memory lane.

Al
Review №99

If I lived in NJ and not in Italy, surely one day I would gladly dedicate it to this wonderful place!

Ti
Review №100

Great value for hours of fun. I love this place.

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  • Address:1000 Ocean Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712, United States
  • Site:http://silverballmuseum.com/
  • Phone:+1 732-774-4994
Categories
  • Video arcade
Working hours
  • Monday:11am–9pm
  • Tuesday:11am–9pm
  • Wednesday:11am–9pm
  • Thursday:11am–12am
  • Friday:10am–12am
  • Saturday:10am–9pm
  • Sunday:11am–9pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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