Test your gaming skills and enjoy some family time at “Frozen Frenzy” arcade.

Owner Amber Fetterly said she and her husband Jason opened the business because of lack of entertainment for kids, and even adults.

The new business, located at 2241 State Highway 420, held a soft opening recently and will be open noon to 8 p.m. through Saturday, Feb.. 24, and noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday.

Fetterly said more permanent hours are being worked on once they gauge which days might be busiest.

“We are so excited to offer the youth in our county something to do again,” she said. “With so many businesses shutting down in our area we hope this will bring our area some joy.”

Gaming is a popular activity for people of all ages, and arcades grew in popularity in the 1980s. Online gaming, among other factors, lead to most arcades closing over the years.

“Frozen Frenzy” features several racing games, a deer hunter game, Deal or No Deal, among many others. People can take their tickets to the front counter for prizes as well.

An experience at another local arcade ended up in “Frozen Frenzy” opening its doors.

The Fetterly family, along with children JP and Alexandra, spent an afternoon in Ogdensburg some time ago at an arcade in a plaza there.

“My husband said to my son ‘if you keep taking my money I am going to own the place,’” she said. That led to a conversation with the owner, who sold Jason his game inventory.

After purchasing a few more games elsewhere, and some hard work, the arcade is now up and running.

The couple had purchased the business location, a former automotive shop, several years ago and had plans for a business, when the arcade fell into their lap.

“There is not much for kids to do,” she said.

Many in the area have hoped for kid-friendly businesses to open, and an arcade helps fill that void. 

The owners hope the arcade gives families a place to make memories, and even a spot to host a birthday party.

Fetterly said birthday parties are already being booked for weekends, and anyone wishing to book one can contact her at 315-323-2528.

She expects slushies, and soft ice cream to be available for purchase soon.

Fetterly said more entertainment plans are in the works for the same location.

“We have the ability to grow if the community keeps reaching out,” Fetterly said.

Visit their Facebook page for updated hours and more information at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556032360549&mibextid=LQQJ4d