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Main Event Newark

2.4 (227 reviews)
Mon • 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)
Tue • 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
Updated 1 week ago

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Shalonte M.

The chicken caesar salad pita bread and the burger was definitely amazing. I've never had chicken Caesar salad with boiled egg and it actually made it better. The games were fun had no long lines and me and my day were able to use one game card. Definitely felt like kids again for the night!

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Nyja F.

This is such a cool place with a lot to offer, especially for multi-generation gatherings. I was invited by my brother who wanted to enjoy celebrating his bday with his children of different ages. We came here on a Sunday evening around 6:30 and the place was busy but we were able to be seated quickly in the dining area and our food came out fairly quick. The food was OK overall - my faves were the dry rub wings (it was suggested that we order them fried hard and we did; great suggestion!!!); my other fave was the spinach artichoke dip - it was so good that we ordered this twice. I had a Shirley Temple to drink, which was good also; a little on the sweet side though. I also ordered a Beyond burger, which came with fries and a side salad (Caesar) - the burger was cooked a little too hard, my fries were cold and the salad was had too much dressing. The garden salad appeared to be the better salad option as it was not served pre-tossed in dressing. We played shuffle board, billiards and a few of the arcade games; we did not bowl because we lost track of time and had to head back home but we all enjoyed ourselves. I would definitely recommend this place for entertainment; again, food is nothing to rave over - except the dry rub wings and the spinach artichoke dip ;-) Oh, the flatbread pizza looked good but I didn't get a chance to sample.

Kurt P.

My visit to The Main Event arcade was a mixed bag of excitement and disappointment. The sheer variety of games available was impressive, offering a nostalgic throwback to classic arcade favorites and modern interactive experiences. However, a significant downside was the noticeable number of broken games. On the positive side, the atmosphere was vibrant, with neon lights and lively music setting the perfect gaming mood. The redemption counter added an extra layer of fun, enticing players to try their luck at winning prizes. The ticket system for earning rewards was well-organized and enjoyable, especially for families and groups. Unfortunately, the experience was marred by the numerous broken games scattered throughout the arcade. It was disheartening to find some of my favorites out of order or malfunctioning. I kept a list in no particular order of the broken or malfunctioning games. Tower of tickets Zombie snatcher Dizzy chicken Crazy tower One of the claw machines Gear it up Gold Fishn Spinner frenzy Spaceballz Fishbowl frenzy SpongeBob coin pusher Another drawback was the lack of staff presence to address the broken games promptly. It seemed like there was a lack of attention to maintenance and customer service in this aspect. Despite the setbacks, I did have fun playing the operational games and appreciated the wide selection available. However, I can't help but feel disappointed about the missed potential of The Main Event due to the neglected state of many of its attractions. If they invest in better maintenance and improve their customer service, this arcade could truly become a go-to destination for gamers of all ages.

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Minaz M.

For $20 per person/ kid, you get access to: 1) billiards 2) laser tag 3) gravity ropes 4) bowling Bowling by itself was priced at $29 which made no sense! Lol For bowling, laser tag, and gravity ropes you have to "reserve" a spot, which was quick and easy to do.. so recommend to book your time first and then plan and spend time in the video game arcade and/ or eating around that. There is a food and arcade game combo pricing - find out more at the "restaurant". The food was decent. Nothing great but not as bad as I expected.

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7 years ago

Great for kids & adults. Bowling, laser tag, arcade games, pool tables. A wide variety of fun things to do.

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5 years ago

It was a super fun place, that held a lot of activities. I had come there as a date night and it had it was a fun time.

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Ask the Community - Main Event Newark

Can you bring your own bowling shoes?

Yes!

How busy are Saturday nights?

If you're playing video games you shouldn't have issues! However if you're going to bowl, I highly recommend booking a reservation online before you go as it does get busy for these activities.

Do they have claw machines (ideally more than just two or three)?

Hey Erica! We sure do :) We also have plenty of awesome prizes in our Winners Choice https://www.mainevent.com/play/video-games

How is this place on a Sunday?

We got there around 7pm it wasn't too busy. The wait time was not bad at all.

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