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Monday 12pm - 1am Tuesday 12pm - 12am Wednesday 12pm - 11pm Thursday 12pm - 12am Friday 2pm - 1am Saturday 1pm - 1am Sunday 1pm - 12am

The Break - Arcade

Name: The Break - Arcade
Address: 340 North Avenue, Dunellen, NJ, 08812, US
Telephone: +17327528880
Price range: $
Rating: 4.6

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Great food, great fun,billiards and video games. Come visit the countries oldest continually operate Eight On the Break was founded by Edward Montross in 1973.
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Ed was WAY far ahead of his time. Many years later a new generation (me) would take his concept and run with it! The Family Fun Center was born! The Break is the longest continually operated arcade in the United States. Since 1973 we have continually given our customers the latest in games and the best value in billiards and food. Our Customers. The Break has many loyal customers that come from all over the East. On any given day you can find people at 8otb from all over the Eastern Seaboard... The Break is known for having many new games on test and is one of the Hallmark Dancing and Fighting game arcades in the country. Please come and enjoy "The Break" I think you will find this unusual different family fun center has everything you could ever want. Chris Cotty
President
American Family Fun Centers Inc

10/28/2026

🎃 Come to The Break this Halloween Day and Trick or Treat! 🍬Bring the kids (and your costumes) for a fun afternoon of , games, and good times.See you there! 👻

10/17/2026

Play billiards at The Break - Arcade the best rates anywhere!
340 North Ave Dunellen NJ.
732.752.8880

10/10/2026

We had a nice turnout for our monthly StepmaniaX tournament tonight!
And the winners are:
1st: ArrowsmithBA3
2nd: K$
3rd: Chape
Thank you everyone for coming!

10/10/2026

🕹️ THE OLDEST ARCADE IN AMERICA IS CALLING YOU 🕹️
Since 1973, The Break Arcade in Dunellen, NJ has been the real deal — no cards, no tokens, just pure coin-op magic.
✅ Classic + modern arcade games (rhythm, fighting, racers, shooters & more)

✅ Pinball paradise (home of the NJ Pinball League for 30+ years)

✅ 3 full-size Brunswick Gold Crown pool tables

✅ Famous Break Steak + shakes that slap
Most games are 50¢. Bring your quarters. Bring your friends. Bring your competitive spirit.
📍 340-346 North Ave, Dunellen, NJ

📞 732-752-8880

🌐 thebreak.net
Tag your crew and get over here. The Break is waiting. 🔥

10/09/2026

https://www.twitch.tv/mellana

StepmaniaX Tourney at 8 On the Break | Streaming stepmaniax.

10/06/2026

Look at that amazing new screen on poppin!

Address

340 North Avenue
Dunellen, NJ
08812

Opening Hours

Monday	12pm - 1am
Tuesday	12pm - 12am
Wednesday	12pm - 11pm
Thursday	12pm - 12am
Friday	2pm - 1am
Saturday	1pm - 1am
Sunday	1pm - 12am

Telephone

+17327528880

Website

http://thebreak.net/

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