Frank’s Fun Center

I love arcades but not this one. I brought my family and friends to the Jersey shore. My kids and their friends ended up playing the claw machine to win the Apple Watch. $ 2.00 per play. In the 5^th play, my daughter had the box to win the prize, before raising up, the jaws opened and then lifted up instead of just raising. The service lady came over and gave us a free game. Of course we didn’t win but we were ok because we were off to get ice cream. After leaving and eating ice cream, we went back to try again. Not thinking this was an ongoing scam. After another $ 10, my daughter’s friend grabbed the box perfectly. Once again the jaws opened before lifting it up so the box fell out. I explained the situation to the manager and they said «no refunds» but we could have a free game. Both time the service lady and guy and then manager used the exact same line. «The game somehow malfunctions once in a while.» This place is a complete rip off. $ 20 gone. That’s not fun.

My favorite arcade at Point Pleasant. It’s got lots of skeeball, basketball, and older games. It’s less ‘flashy’ then several others here. It’s not dark & full of lasers with loud electronic music. I wish the photo machine still developed film but what can ya do?