Going Places with Dina Guzzardo
Atlantic City’s hottest new destination is opening May 15th at the Showboat (801 Boardwalk), and this is one for the entire family to enjoy. The first-of-its-kind Lucky Snake Arcade and Sports Bar is set to take the boardwalk by storm this summer as you can find a new arcade, sports bar, performance stages, and more, all under one roof. This follows the recent explosion in non-casino entertainment in Atlantic City as they aim to provide more family-friendly destinations to get business booming again at the shore.
Lucky Snake’s unique take on family attractions is their provision of multiple different forms of entertainment in one venue. This includes New Jersey’s largest arcade at over 100,000 square feet, a sports bar with a boxing ring, indoor venues for live entertainment, a speakeasy, and some of the biggest and best convention and meeting spaces in the city.
The arcade is comparable to some of the larger arcade chains, but with incredible prizes. So, if you think you have the skills to take on the world’s largest crane game which is a floor high, virtual reality, basketball themed-games, pinball, and skee ball to name a few, you may be in with a chance of winning an all-inclusive vacation. However, for those who may be less gifted in the art of skee ball, the prizes are nothing to shy away from, with designer bags, jewelry, and candy. Packages will be available for the arcade including unlimited game play or game play with food and drinks included. The packages on offer make it a great option for a family day where you can let the kids play a few games while you enjoy a few apps and a cold beer. For those without kids though, the adult only hours start from 9:00 pm.
An incredible 25,000 square foot sports bar including an e-sports gaming area and a 20×20 foot boxing ring will provide non-stop entertainment 7-days a week. Lucky Snake is also set to be the best live entertainment space in the city as it provides a venue for music and street performances.
Possibly the most exciting aspect of Lucky Snake is the launch of the only speakeasy in Atlantic City which will also feature the world-famous Riviera sign straight from the Las Vegas strip. This is a groundbreaking introduction for the city as it will provide an amazing destination for artists to perform and patrons to enjoy an expectedly crafted cocktail.
Lucky Snake will also provide convention and meeting spaces for businesses who like the idea of work and play under one roof. They are able to curate VIP and customized group experiences for anyone interested in taking clients or conducting business in an environment which is more relaxed than your typical meeting space. For information on booking a space when they open, e-mailinfo@theluckysnake.com or call 609-487-4652.
The venture is the brainchild of renowned business mogul and CEO of Tower Investments, Bart Blatstein. Blatstein stated, “This is a very exciting time for us. We at Tower Investments are extremely proud of this hotel and are thrilled to further expand on its offerings for guests of all ages, especially families. It has always been our mission to deliver an unforgettable experience for our guests and we are delighted to bring a family-friendly and year-round resort option to Atlantic City.” This excitement has not been lost within the community, and the hype surrounding the opening of Lucky Snake is no secret, with many potential customers expressing their excitement on the venue’s Facebook page. Their first post announcing the grand opening has been commented on by over 1,000 people, with everyone welcoming the prospect of such a new concept coming to Atlantic City.
This is a venue to get excited about. In what has been a turbulent year of having to stay inside and being limited with options for fun, Lucky Snake is exactly what we all need in our lives. A place to go and relax, enjoy live music, and play a range of arcade games, with the 80s games bringing back feelings of nostalgia for some. So, mark your calendars and book your stay at the Showboat for the opening weekend, because I guarantee this will be the most talked about opening of the year. Bringing such an interesting idea to Atlantic City is going to bring a buzz like no other, and I guarantee you will not want to miss out. For more information, you can keep up to date on their Facebook or Instagram pages (@theluckysnake) or website (www.luckysnake.com). I’ll see you there!
