Ray and his wife, Ivy, are the owners of Sugar Arcade, a unique sports arcade café located in Martensville. The business is a community-oriented arcade that offers a new entertainment option to local families and children.
When asked what inspired them to start this business, Ray explained that he saw the need for this type of option in the community and is very passionate about providing a safe and fun environment where kids and teenagers can enjoy sports-themed arcade games.
Sugar Arcade specializes in a variety of games for kids and teenagers, with age restrictions primarily determined by a weight limit (not over 80kg). The café maintains the same menu as the previous owners, ‘Bubble Tea’, which includes coffee, bubble tea, cookies, cheesecake, and other treats; favorites that have remained popular with the community. Customers use a card system to play the games, tapping their cards on machines to spend tokens and accumulate bonus points. Points can be saved for future visits and redeemed for prizes such as toys, drinks, snacks, and even perfume.
Ray and Ivy have focused their efforts on engaging the local community, committing to a welcoming atmosphere.
Sugar Arcade operates on weekdays from 12:30pm to 8:30pm and weekends from 11:00am to 9:00pm, with Sunday hours ending at 8:00pm.
They have previously employed a coworker and are seeking to hire more local staff to better connect with the community and enhance customer service.
Ray explained how they appreciate the welcoming nature of the community and recognize the need for a place like Sugar Arcade, especially given the town’s growing population of young families. He emphasized the importance of consistency in service and the value of hiring local employees to foster stronger connections with their customers.
Sugar Arcade aims to offer a meaningful alternative to passive entertainment by encouraging children to participate in active play rather than spending time on their phones or online. With the addition of the Martensville Recreation Centre in the community, Ray believes that Sugar Arcade is the perfect place for both local families and families visiting the community to gather and can help fulfill a need that has been lacking in Martensville for over a decade.
