Welcome to the Ocean Isle Beach Pier
Arcade
Air-conditioned, card-based, stocked with games for every age, and built for the days when the beach needs a backup plan.
Go for the claw
Inside the Arcade
Rain day? Too hot? Kids bouncing off the walls? The arcade has you covered — a full-sized, modern game room kept clean and cold. Video games, games of skill, games of chance — something for everyone.
The whole thing runs on a magnetic stripe card system — no digging for quarters, no pockets full of tokens. Load a card, play, and your winning tickets stack up digitally. Redeem them for prizes at the counter on your way out.
Free Online Game
Pier Fishing Derby
Sixty seconds off the end of the pier. Catch all you can — deeper fish are worth more — then put your initials on the live leaderboard.
Arcade FAQ
Is the arcade good for rainy days?+
Yes. It is air-conditioned, indoors, and one of the easiest moves on the island when the beach gets rainy or too hot.
Does the arcade use quarters?+
The arcade runs on a magnetic stripe card system. Load the card, play the games, and keep ticket winnings digitally on the card.
Can we park at the pier for the arcade?+
Parking is free for pier customers, including arcade visitors. Let the attendant know you are headed inside.