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Minerva Fun Center

Minerva Fun Center

Reviews Summary

Minerva Skate is overwhelmingly praised as a fun, family-friendly venue with excellent staff and a safe environment for kids. Many highlight its great music, clean facilities, and enjoyable birthday party options. Most reviews are 5-star, emphasizing nostalgia, smooth skating, and friendly atmosphere. A few criticisms mention strict vaping policies and occasional management issues, but these are rare. The consensus is highly positive, with frequent mentions of returning visits and strong recommendations for families and friends.

About This Listing

Wheelchair Accessible

Who Can Play?

Most arcades welcome all ages (some may have age restrictions for certain games)
Minors may need parent/guardian supervision (policies vary by location)
No gaming experience required - games range from beginner to expert level
Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes recommended for safety
Valid ID may be required for certain attractions or age verification
Groups and parties welcome (advance booking may be required)

*Note: Age restrictions and policies may vary by arcade. Check with your local facility for specifics.*

First-Time Visitors

First-time visitors may need to sign a waiver or register for a game card. Staff are typically available to help explain games and provide tutorials. Some arcades offer newcomer specials or free play sessions to help you get started.

Common Restrictions:

Age-Based Some games may have height or age requirements for safety reasons
Capacity Popular games may have wait times during peak hours

*Note: Policies vary by arcade. Confirm with your local facility.*

What to Bring

Cash or card for tokens/credits (some arcades are cashless)
Valid ID for age verification or membership signup
Phone to capture high scores and memories (check photo policies)

*Note: Payment methods and requirements may differ by arcade.*

Preparing for Your Visit

Check arcade hours and peak times online before visiting
Eat beforehand or check if the arcade has food options
Bring friends for multiplayer games and competitions
Wear comfortable clothes you can move freely in
Avoid bringing valuable items that could be lost or damaged
Check for special events, tournaments, or discount days
Set a budget for games and stick to it
Stay hydrated, especially during long gaming sessions

*Note: Tips may vary by arcade type and location.*

How to Get Started

Most arcades accept walk-ins, but call ahead during busy periods or for large groups. Check for membership deals!

Other Helpful Info

Most visits last 1-3 hours depending on games and group size
Popular games may have longer wait times during weekends and evenings
Many arcades offer unlimited play packages or time-based pricing
Some locations host tournaments and special events regularly
Prize redemption available at many arcades - save your tickets!

*Note: Policies, pricing, and features differ by arcade. Contact your local facility for details.*

Features

Wheelchair Accessible

Contact Information

Address

119 Park Ave

Minerva, Ohio 44657

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Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 6-8PM
Thursday Closed
Friday 7-10PM
Saturday 7-10PM
Sunday Closed

Customer Reviews

5 stars. Had SO much fun. Did my feet end up black and blue due to the long overdue replacement of the inline skating feet pads? Sure. Didn't care. Nostalgia helped, but the skate floor was nice and smooth; crowd wasn't too big, and everyone was respectful.

The floor in the skate rink has been replaced from the wavy one with large ridges that made skating hard. It is now much much better, so if it has been a while since you last tried. I recommend giving it another try.

Great atmosphere, great staff, wonderful value.

Amazing time fun Lots of people to talk to games for when you get bored Have fun skating games, amazing place

Love taking my kids. They get to enjoy what I used to when I was a kid. They always have such a blast! The staff is friendly. I recommend checking them out!

So fun I'm in 7th grade and me and my friends come everyday it music is nice I like how it's 6 without skates and 8 with if u wanna rent them I will be there tonight

Me and my friend were here and when I fell, they were so kind to me and helped me up

It's alot cheaper than most skate places and very clean only down fall is there is alot of teenagers on Saturday nights and they don't watch out for the little ones also the music is awful and is not kid friendly as a adult I even didn't enjoy the choice in music. Alot of teen staff as well.

Wonderful place to reserve for a Birthday party. Staff is amazing, very friendly and professional. You get the whole place to yourselves and can bring your own food & drinks. I feel terrible I did not offer any to the staff during our visit. We will definitely be back again.

Great place..It's been around forever.. I used to skate there when I was a kid..I can still fly around the place some 30 years later lol

Had a skate party there last September. Staff was amazing and very accommodating! We are having my sons fortnite party there in March in there nerf and laser tag area. I would highly recommend them for a party or any large gathering 5 Star plus for sure!

Took my boy and his friend here tonight to play Nerf tag. Had to pay 6.00 to get in and 3.00 for the game. Nerf guns didn't work kept jamming up, so the girl switched them to laser tag, and then the laser tag guns wouldn't work big waste of money, let alone it was freezing downstairs Unless you go here for skating, do not waste your money as nothing else seems to be working.

I would like to thank Hannah, Kayla, Daisy, Breamma, Mya and Jolie for a wonderful first experience at their establishment! We had such a Fun time! Everyone was so friendly and professional. The building was super clean and well maintained. We will be back again very soon! Can't wait to see yuns again! Thanks for everything!

Awesome to hold a birthday party. But now under new management. So I don't know.

I was playing arcade games with my friends and we hit the jackpot abd got many tickets but none of the machines gave us any. I spent the rest of my money on tokens and nones of the games gave us tickets. Do not play in the downstairs arcade.

Pretty much a great place to go and hang out with friends or family but I was there last night with a group of friends we are all downstairs hanging out minding our own business having a great time and while we were down there I noticed that one of the owners so-called workers (which I have never seen this guy do anything other than stand around and flap his gums) started shooting the kids that were down there playing arcade games with the Nerf gun after multiple times of the kids asking him to stop so I fi

It's is a good skating rink I love it I go there almost every weekend it's like hangout for me and my friends you should definitely try it and also cheap

Great facility. Friendly staff. Great prices. Excellent for family fun or just some with friends. If you haven't been there yet you are really missing out. Thanks for the great memories.

Kid's had a great time. Kid's have Walker's on wheels to help them learn. They have games. Lots of fun

Minerva skate is an excellent place for kids to safely hang out!! My kids attend every Friday night and some Saturday nights. That place has really came to life these past few years since new management took over. I would recommend this place to any parent that wants a safe place to hang out on the weekends..

I've been going here off and on for about four years and I love this place! Yeah, the floor isn't as big as Salem Fun Center's or North Canton Skate And Entertainment's, but it's a great place for anyone to go hangout, date, or even just have fun!

The food was cold and chewy... The slushy machine is still not very icy ... Smaller cups too ...The kids waiting on us were very ...anxious and did not seem to want to engage in any conversation .. while they were taking our orders ... not really friendly...if you asked if they included an item that had not been written down they just looked at us and said nothing ... It seems like more of a business atmosphere than before... However the older skaters were wonderful to the new skaters.. One in particula

Had my daughters birthday party here back in December and we loved it. They have done such a nice job on making this skating rink updated. We are very pleased and we've been back to get our skate on. Highly recommended

love you workers they are so funny kind and sweet and the owner's (randy,Kayla) are awesome and kind the games that we play here are fun and kid friendly like 4 corners!

It's an amazing place to go to . Definitely to go have fun . I love the music there and how people go to have family time together . I love it. All the staff workers are very polite and nice .

Great place to go bc the staff are friendly you play fun games and I like the music they play and the game room has lots of games to play. And u can have birthday party?s. You should go to Minerva skate and fun center some time.

This place is great I've been coming here for around a year and the owner does so much not only for his staff but for the kids who come here hes worked to hard to bring this plus up to what it is it gives kids in minerva something to look forward to and a great place to hang out ateith out this place I wouldn't have made as many friends as I have I also love that he hires high schoolers he always makes sure the kids here are ok and just encourages a family feel to the place the rink is like my second home a

We went for a birthday party I think was to high for 2hours it was clean they won't let mom or dad skate with their kids in their arms but over all was a nice place to go skate I won't rent it throw people was nice as well

Went to a private birthday party for a wonderful young lady. Had a wonderful.time, the staff played games with the kids on the roller rink...Wonderful environment for families and kids and prices are reasonable. Thanks Minerva Skating Rink..

Absolutely awesome! If you haven't been there lately, then you haven't been there. Great time for the whole family.

Very friendly helpful staff nice clean fun!

Had my daughters birthday party here, very accommodating and friendly!! All of the staff were great with the kids!

Every single time we come there's a specific group of obnoxious kids that ruin it for everyone. Loud, vulgar, profane. Staff is ran by kids only. No adults are even there.

I love being here it is an amazing place for fun and I can hangout with friends here and the workers are amazing and really nice.

Very family friendly, great staff, modernized music, all around a wonderful place to hang out and make new friends:)

It's a really good hangout to meet up w friends an b day party's kayla is awesome

Great family fun. The staff is always willing to go above and beyond to make sure everyone is taken care of.

This place is awesome it has games in the back and have fun games in the rink that everyone can play the music is good and very nice employees.

Hey I just wanna say my little sister has the best time of her life when she is here can everyone please give them a five star rating!!!

Very fun place to skate on all nights, Very family friendly, Staff is extremely nice and fast paced. Prices are perfect for the experience you get.

I can walk around Walmart and use my vape but here at Minerva Skate I was told to go across the street in the parking lot! But they had a place right outside the door for smoking! WOW! Talk about getting your priorities straight! I won't be taking my kids back here again. I live close to here but I will drive all the way to North Canton Skate instead!

This place has been really awesome for my kids and a lot of other kids keep up the great work

Fun place to be, staff are friendly and personable! Love hanging out here :)

Local. Music is kid friendly. Staff is very nice and helpful. Lockers. Good floor.

My granddaughter loves to skate here, she says the owner is very nice. So, if she likes it, it must be a good place.

ran by little kids that are high and don't know what they are doing. paid $30 with my own skates and don't even have pizza

Had so much fun and you can have party there too.

Fun staff with a good atmosphere. Great for family?s!

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We had a bday party there and it was great..

Great place for a birthday party! Give them a shout great people!

It's rlly fun especially with Nate making us laugh!! Love this place

Attended for a birthday party, had a great time.

Had so much fun cannot wait to go back!

Very child friendly, very good staff service, A very good place overall I 10/10 reccomend it

Best staff to ever get to know. They are very responsive and helpful. Love this place

It's a good place to hangout at and I love the music that plays

Really good place for family and friends, and kids of all ages.

Kids had fun. Not real big. Skating rink is small.

Very clean nice place for children to have fun on weekends.

Very clean. Only negative is the amount of kids that can play laser tag at one time

Good and safe place for kids to have fun.

Great place to hangout at with friends, very family friendly!

It's the best place to hang out with friends staff is the best

Great place for a birthday party. Kids love it......Great place.

Kayla and Karmen are awesome love coming here every weekend

The staff are really helpful and nice, they have a nice skating center.

Most amazing people I've ever met!

It's a really nice and fun place

Visited during a birthday party was clean and friendly.

So much fun. Check out their special events!

I have been going there since I was nine years of age but I don't like how he remodeled it

Great place to have fun with friends with great music

Great, friendly place. There is skating, laser tag, and an escape room.

The minerva skating rink is the best its a lot if fun and has the best service greatest place to come over the weekend.

Kids all had fun and it is a family fun place

Fun place to hangout with friends dustin very hot staff

thanks for the explanation im just confused on how the plastic on the rims between the wheels will touch the ground and scratch the floor

Awesome place, perfect size, and very clean.

This place is so fun to go and hang out wit your friends and skate!!!!!

I have alot of fun here everytime I come here

Very friendly staff! And great specials.

Randy The Owner Has Really Got This Skating Rink Back To Amazing Great Job

It's a fun place to hangout with friends

I love to hang out with friends and my brother Skylar

It is super fun and kids friendly

It's fun and the workers are nice

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s it like visiting an arcade today?

It’s a mix of nostalgia and high-energy fun! Many arcades blend retro classics like Pac-Man and pinball with modern VR games, racing simulators, and rhythm challenges — often with music, lights, and a social vibe.

Is it better to go alone or with friends?

Both can be great! Solo visits let you focus on your favorite games, while going with friends adds competition, teamwork, and laughs. Many people plan arcade meetups as a casual hangout or even date spot.

What should I bring to an arcade?

Usually just yourself and a way to pay (some arcades still use coins, others use cards or apps). If you're competitive, bring your A-game. If you're social, bring friends or meet new ones over multiplayer games.

What’s the best time to visit an arcade?

Weekdays or early afternoons are usually less crowded — perfect for focused play. Evenings and weekends bring the buzz, especially at barcades or venues with DJs, tournaments, or themed nights.

Can I meet new people at arcades?

Absolutely! Arcades attract a mix of casual players and serious gamers. Whether you're jumping into a four-player co-op or chatting between rounds, it's a fun, low-pressure way to connect over shared interests.

Are arcades still just for kids?

Not at all. While many arcades are family-friendly, there are also adult-oriented ones with full bars, 18+ nights, or vintage nostalgia themes. Arcades today cater to everyone — from first-timers to lifelong gamers.

Are there events or tournaments I can join?

Yes! Many arcades host regular competitions, retro nights, cosplay parties, and more. Whether you're into high scores or just want to watch and vibe, events add an extra layer to the experience.

What if I’m not great at arcade games?

No worries — arcades are about having fun, not being perfect. Try a variety of games, ask others for tips, and remember: the vibe is more “let’s play” than “let’s win.”