Coin Castle

If you’re walking the Seaside Heights boardwalk with kids, this place is going to stop you in your tracks whether you planned for it or not. Coin Castle has a solid lineup of arcade games that actually holds up for a range of ages — little ones aren’t stuck watching while the older kids have all the fun. The prize redemption situation is legit, and the staff are genuinely helpful, which isn’t always a given on a busy boardwalk. Birthday parties here are a real option if you want something easy to pull off — game cards and food handled in one spot. It’s kept clean and runs smoothly, which matters when you’re dealing with a crowd of 5-to-16-year-olds hopped up on tokens.