Humdingers is a spacious family entertainment venue located in the Paterson, New Jersey area, with a postal address in Paramus, NJ. While the venue’s category in our directory lists it as a video arcade, the venue’s review footprint tells a fuller story — visitors consistently describe a sprawling complex that pairs arcade games with bowling lanes, batting cages, and a full food court under one roof. That combination has earned Humdingers a strong 4.8 out of 5 rating across roughly 4,900 Google reviews, placing it among the most highly regarded family entertainment destinations in northern New Jersey.
For Paterson-area families looking for a one-stop activity center, Humdingers sits within the broader North Jersey entertainment corridor that includes neighbors such as Billy’s Midway Arcade, Dave & Buster’s Wayne, Power Up Arena, K1 Speed Totowa, and Primetime Gaming NJ. The venue leans more toward all-ages family entertainment than a traditional retro-arcade scene, which makes it a natural fit for birthday parties, group outings, and casual weekend visits rather than focused pinball or classic cabinet play.
At a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | Paramus, NJ |
| Phone | +1 201-701-1900 |
| Hours | Sunday 10AM–10PM • Monday–Thursday 10AM–11PM • Friday & Saturday 10AM–12AM |
| Rating | 4.8 out of 5 from 4,900 Google reviews |
| Best For | Birthday parties, families, and group outings |
What Players Say
The review consensus describes Humdingers as a spacious family entertainment venue where attentive, energetic staff stand out — particularly during birthday party hosting. Service and atmosphere draw consistent praise, and the breadth of activities keeps families occupied for hours. The BYOB policy is a notable perk for adult visitors, though reviewers note the experience skews toward kids and family groups rather than adult barcade nightlife.
Service and staff lead the theme count, with 52 evidence mentions praising the team as attentive and polite. Birthday party hosting is the second most-cited theme, with 28 mentions of well-organized events — one Google review captured it as “absolutely AMAZING! Everything was so well organized from start to finish.” The atmosphere and game selection also earn strong positive marks, with 18 mentions of the venue’s fun, multi-activity appeal and 20 mentions highlighting the breadth of “video games, batting cage, bowling alley, and a food court.”
Food and drink draws mixed reviews, which deserves honest mention: 15 mentions split between praise for the food court in general and frustration with specific items, including one Google reviewer noting that a vodka pizza “didn’t taste like it had any vodka sauce at all but the crust was yummy.” Prices and value are the most consistent negative theme, with 8 mentions flagging that costs add up quickly — “Expect to spend about $50-$100 each kid if you plan on taking advantage of all the activities.” Bowling wait times on busy days and occasional batting-cage machine issues also surface as friction points in the review base, with one Google reviewer noting that the batting cage machine “kept having issues and whenever we asked for assistance, the workers seemed bothered.” The venue’s BYOB stance draws 4 mentions split between appreciation from adults and the sense that the venue still feels oriented toward families and kids.
Games & Machines
Humdingers is best understood as a multi-activity family entertainment center rather than a dedicated video arcade, so its machine lineup is part of a much larger activity mix. Visitors consistently mention a sizable game floor with video arcade machines alongside bowling lanes and batting cages, with the food court rounding out the experience. The exact cabinet count, current game list, and ticket-redemption setup are not documented in the venue’s online record, so players looking for specific titles, classic cabinets, or pinball selections should check the venue’s website or call ahead for the current lineup.
Visiting
Humdingers is located in Paramus, NJ, with a published phone line at +1 201-701-1900 and a web home at humdingersnj.com. Hours run seven days a week, opening at 10AM across the board, with weekday evenings stretching to 11PM Monday through Thursday and weekend nights running to midnight Friday and Saturday; Sundays close slightly earlier at 10PM. The BYOB policy is a useful note for adults planning a visit — reviewers call it out as a meaningful perk — and the venue’s strong birthday-party track record makes it worth contacting the team directly for group bookings and event packages.
For visitors comparing options across northern New Jersey, the arcade finder directory is the fastest way to sort family entertainment centers, retro arcades, and barcades by city, while the interactive arcade map lets you see how Humdingers lines up with nearby venues in Paterson, Paramus, Wayne, and the surrounding area. Operators who want to update hours, photos, or amenity details for this listing can use the claim-your-listing page to take ownership of the record.