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Visitor tip
The claw machines, while a signature attraction, have limited inventory and lower prize quality than they used to - focus on skee-ball, pinball, and video games for better value and more reliable winning experiences based on visitor feedback.
Visitor tip
The vacation apartments are highly rated for cleanliness and staff friendliness with excellent boardwalk views - consider staying here for a convenient, all-in-one boardwalk experience rather than just day visits.
About Marty's Playland
Huge oceanside arcade & hotel. Massive waterfront center featuring a variety of arcade games, plus rooms for rent upstairs.
What visitors say
I expected first weekend of the 2026 season for everything to be working. Our issue could be we were trying to use coins instead of new digital cards, the machines kept taking money (wasn't due to not paying attention to credits…
Marty’s used to be great but since they replaced the wood floors, it’s gone down hill quickly. The payouts are among the worst on the boardwalk and the prizes are mediocre at best. I’m sure you won’t have any trouble finding an out of…
We initially went here based on the reviews. My wife and I love arcade games (like Dave n Buster's). Unfortunately, the payout for games is much less than Sportsland (next to it). Also some of the games didn't work well. Some of the…
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Did You Know?
- Marty's Playland has been established since the 1940s, making it a historic boardwalk fixture in Ocean City, MD with over 80 years of continuous operation
- The venue uniquely combines a large arcade with 50-100 games and on-site vacation apartments available for rent upstairs, creating an integrated entertainment and lodging destination
- Marty's Playland features a rare mix of vintage and modern arcade games, including classic claw machines and pinball tables alongside contemporary video games
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