Power Up Arena is an amusement center and arcade destination serving the Paterson area of northern New Jersey. Located within reach of Paramus, the venue draws visitors looking for a straightforward, game-focused outing rather than a sit-down entertainment experience. With a 4.9 rating across 308 reviews, it has earned a strong reputation among local and regional players who want a reliable spot for classic arcade fun.
Paterson sits just across the line from Paramus, two well-known northern New Jersey communities with deep entertainment and retail traditions. Power Up Arena fits naturally into that local scene as a stop for families, after-school groups, and weekend crowds who want to drop in, play a few rounds, and move on. The venue’s extended evening hours on Fridays and Saturdays make it a natural fit for end-of-week and weekend outings.
For visitors exploring the wider New Jersey retro gaming scene, Power Up Arena is one of several amusement-style venues worth mapping out. Readers planning a multi-stop day can browse the full arcade finder directory or open the interactive arcade map to compare options across the region.
At a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Address | Paramus, NJ |
| Phone | +1 201-633-3522 |
| Hours | Sun 11AM–6PM; Mon–Thu 11AM–8PM; Fri 11AM–9PM; Sat 10AM–9PM |
| Rating | 4.9 out of 5 from 308 reviews |
| Best For | Arcade gaming fans, families, and weekend drop-in play |
The Scene
No verified review summary or highlight quotes are available for Power Up Arena at the time of this listing, so the scene here is sketched from the basics we can confirm. The venue is listed as an “Amusement center” rather than a barcade or pure pinball parlor, which suggests a broad, family-friendly mix of machines rather than a niche specialty floor.
What stands out from the record is the rating. A 4.9 average from 308 reviews is unusually high for any venue, and it hints at a crowd-pleasing operation that keeps its regulars happy. The address sits in Paramus, just south of the Paterson city line, making the venue easy to reach for anyone driving through northern New Jersey.
If you have visited Power Up Arena and want to help future readers, the venue’s listing can be updated through the directory’s claim your listing page. Owners and frequent visitors are the best source for what the floor actually looks like day to day.
Games & Machines
The record does not include a breakdown of specific cabinets, pinball machines, or redemption games on the floor, so none will be named here. What can be confirmed is that Power Up Arena operates as an amusement center, which by definition centers on coin-op and card-based play rather than full bar service, bowling, or other attractions. Visitors should expect the standard arcade mix typical of a family-friendly amusement center: a rotation of skill-based and chance-based machines designed for repeat drop-in play.
For readers researching a particular game lineup, we recommend contacting the venue directly using the phone number listed in the At a Glance table to confirm the current floor map and machine list before making a special trip.
Visiting
Power Up Arena is listed at Paramus, NJ, a location that puts it within easy driving distance of both Paterson and Paramus. Visitors from across northern New Jersey will find straightforward access via the major roads running through the area. Anyone planning a broader arcade crawl can use the interactive arcade map to plot the trip alongside neighboring venues.
The hours pattern is built around after-school and weekend play. Sunday is the earliest closing day at 6PM, while Monday through Thursday keep standard 11AM to 8PM hours. Friday and Saturday extend to 9PM, with Saturday also opening an hour earlier at 10AM for full-day weekend visitors. There is no age policy, food and drink menu, or party booking information in the venue record, so readers planning a birthday party, corporate outing, or bringing small children should call ahead at +1 201-633-3522 to confirm those details directly with staff.
Within Paterson itself, fans of retro gaming and amusement play can also explore Billy’s Midway Arcade and Humdingers, two other venues listed in the same directory. Comparing hours, ratings, and machine lists across all three is a quick way to plan a single day that hits multiple stops.
To see more options across New Jersey, browse the full arcade finder directory. If you represent Power Up Arena and want to add hours, photos, or a machine list to this listing, the claim your listing page walks through the process.