Fin’s Family Fun arcade opens in Bandon

A new Bandon business appeals to the young and young at heart.

Fin’s Family Fun arcade offers a wide variety of arcade games in a family-friendly atmosphere in the heart of Old Town Bandon.

Owners Neal Barlow and Dustin Michalek said they hope the arcade will appeal to both tourists and locals.

The business partners have had a ‘soft opening’ earlier this summer acquiring different games and setting up a party space. Now, they have a plenty of games to choose from, including favorites like Guitar Hero, Halo, Jurassic Park, air hockey, Pacman, prize games and more.

“We've had a lot of support from the community because there's nothing like this in Bandon for kids,” Barlow said.

The arcade owners said new technology makes it easy to load money onto a card to play the games. Customers also have the option to download an app to track their gameplay and earn bonus credits.

The owners said during the summer, tourists would come into Bandon, eat and go to the beach, then ask ‘What else is there to do?’

Michalek said their business fills a gap by providing an additional activity for families and encourages visitors to extend their time in Bandon.

The arcade owners also appreciate support of the local community and hope to become a ‘go-to’ for birthday parties and other celebrations.

“We definitely want to be a benefit to the community, and become a destination that people want to come to in Bandon,” Michalek said.

The business partners said they were thankful for the support of their spouses to open the new arcade.

The arcade owners said the business came together rather quickly, thanks in-part to the help of the Southwestern Community College Small Business Development Center.

Anyone interested in hosting a birthday party or other gathering at the arcade can contact the owners on Facebook at Fins Family fun or visit the arcade at 325 2nd Street S.E. in Olde Towne Bandon (next to the Broken Anchor, in the former space of Washed Ashore.)

They are open every day from noon to 8 p.m. throughout the summer.