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About Zelky's

Our History

1985
Chuck Weiner arrived in Rehoboth Beach with a pretty bold goal: to create a place on the boardwalk where people of all ages could have a lot of fun! He transformed a gross, old boardwalk bathhouse into a world-class destination with bright lights, vibrant colors, and new cutting-edge games. He opened Zelky’s North (originally Dolle’s Arcade) right as the video game revolution hit. While everyone else was focused on high scores, Chuck was a pioneer! He was the first in Rehoboth to bring in ticket games like Skee-Ball and Pokereno, proving that the real magic happened when you walked away with a prize.
2009
Chuck’s son, Matt, grew up in the arcade; starting as an attendant and working his way up to the arcade’s manager by 2009. He built a team that put extra emphasis on quality service and care. The goal wasn't just to provide games; it was to make guests feel relaxed and excited to visit Zelky’s! This era also gave us our iconic Pink Elephant, originally drawn by Matt’s mom in the 80s, which quickly became synonymous with the Rehoboth Beach arcade experience.
2013
After nearly 30 years of success, the family business expanded. Chuck and Matt had the opportunity to open a second arcade on the south end of the boardwalk (in the Ryan’s building), and Beach Arcade South was born. It quickly grew from a small gaming space to almost 4 times its original size in just one year. The pair of Beach Arcades grew an even larger fan base thanks to their cutting edge games, fabulous prizes, and energizing arcade ambience.
2017
Three years later, on the Fourth of July, the Beach Arcades merged with Playland Arcade and reopened as Beach Arcade Central– the third Beach Arcade on the boardwalk.
2018
Zelky’s took their first step into the food business with Zelky’s Donut Rings! It became the first true mini-donut spot on the boardwalk, keeping with Chuck and Matt’s tradition of bringing the newest, most exciting concepts to Rehoboth Beach.
2025
Zelky’s celebrated their 40th anniversary by expanding their South Arcade footprint and opening the Rooftop Terrace Mini-Golf course on the roof of South! With the best Boardwalk view in Rehoboth, the mini-golf course keeps with the classic Zelky’s style while offering an outdoor entertainment option for visitors and locals alike!

Dolle's Arcade entrance, people inside.

Two friends at an arcade with cash prizes.

Pink sequined elephant wall hanging.

Beach Arcade North: 10 Skee-Ball

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