Family Fun Centers
Eight On the Break
📍 340-346 North Ave, Dunellen, NJ 08812🕐 Hours
| Monday | 12 PM–12 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12 PM–12 AM |
| Wednesday | 12 PM–12 AM |
| Thursday | 12 PM–12 AM |
| Friday | 12 PM–1 AM |
| Saturday | 12 PM–1 AM |
| Sunday | 1 PM–12 AM |
About Eight On the Break
Local pool hall & arcade. Longtime entertainment venue (open since 1973) includes a pool hall, arcade & snack bar. Eight On the Break has been the home of the New Jersey pinball league for over 30 years, making it a historic hub for competitive pinball in the state. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 542 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Best For
- All Ages
- Food
- snack bar with appetizers, ice cream desserts, milk shakes, famous for Break Steak
💡 Did You Know?
- Eight On the Break has been the home of the New Jersey pinball league for over 30 years, making it a historic hub for competitive pinball in the state
- The venue features 3 regulation Gold Crown III Brunswick billiards tables, which are professional-grade tables typically found in competitive pool halls
- Eight On the Break specializes in music-based rhythm games including Dance Dance Revolution, Taiko Drum, and Piano rhythm games, with a constantly rotating selection of pinball machines to keep the arcade fresh
- The venue offers exceptionally affordable pay-per-activity pricing with games costing between 25 cents and $1 that accept quarters, and billiards at $7.25 per hour for 2 players—rare in modern arcades that typically require card purchases
- The snack bar is known for its Break Steak (cheesesteak) combo available for $6 as of 2025, which reviewers consistently praise as exceptionally high quality and affordable compared to other establishments
💬 What Visitors Say
- Bring quarters or small bills - Eight on the Break is one of the rare arcades that still uses quarters for gameplay (25 cents to $1 per game), so come prepared with change rather than relying on card systems
- Don't skip the food - the cheesesteaks and chicken tender baskets are exceptional quality at incredibly low prices ($6 combos), and visitors recommend them as a highlight of the visit
- This arcade specializes in rhythm games like Taiko Drum and Piano games that are hard to find elsewhere, plus they constantly rotate new pinball machines, so each visit offers something fresh to discover
- Perfect venue for birthday parties and group events with diverse game selection spanning classic arcade games (Ms. PAC Man, Air Hockey), pinball machines, imported Japanese games, and DDR
- As home of the New Jersey pinball league for 30+ years, visit during league events or tournaments for an authentic competitive arcade experience and to see serious pinball players in action
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