Game On: Dave & Buster's Now Open In Wayne

WAYNE, NJ — Get your game on: Dave & Buster's opened its first North Jersey location Wednesday morning.

It is the second New Jersey location for the adult-themed restaurant and arcade. The first one opened in Woodbridge in November.

Because of a long-standing state law, which was originally created to protect Atlantic City, alcohol could not be served where gaming occurred.

Eager to get into the Jersey market, Dave & Buster's lobbied the New Jersey legislature for years to get the law overturned. Two years ago, Gov. Chris Christie lifted the ban.

Wayne Mayor Chris Vergano said he was "excited" that Dave & Buster's chose to invest in Wayne.

"The new Willowbrook has much to offer from shopping to many dining options and now entertainment for children and adults. The 48,000 square foot facility offers many game options along with great dining opportunities and an inviting place to watch sporting events on their many large screen televisions," Vergano said. "I am certain that they will do well and welcome them to our community."

The location has something for everyone.

There are more than 165 arcade games for adults and kids of all ages, including ones featuring Nintendo's Super Mario, one based on the upcoming "Tomb Raider" movie and the "World's Biggest Pac-Man."

There's also classic boardwalk-style skee ball and basketball.

Tickets can be turned in for prizes like XBoxes and iPads to Beats By Dre headphones.

The restaurant features a large bar area with dozens of high-definition televisions that will broadcast every sporting event, including UFC fights and NFL games. There is also a billiards area near the bar.

The menu features unique creations like the BBBurger, which features three kinds of bacon, signature drinks and desserts.

There are also rooms for business meetings and parties.

Dave & Buster's is located on the second floor of the Sears store. It is open Sundays to Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to midnight, 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Thursdays and 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Fridays.

Customers younger than 18 must be accompanied by someone 25 years old or older.

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Lead photo and photos of video games by Daniel Hubbard, Patch staff/Food photographs courtesy of Dave & Buster's