Rift Arcade, set to open on Friday is bringing the nostalgia of gaming to Biddeford. Located at 311 Main Street, the space is filled with arcade and video games and will serve classic after-school snacks like mac and cheese, pizza bagels and pigs in a blanket.

Co-owners Marcia Faulise and Casi Buckman were inspired by their own love of gaming and a desire to create a community space in Biddeford that welcomes everyone, “regardless of age or socioeconomic status.”

The pair previously worked at Banded Brewing Company, also in Biddeford, which has two arcade machines of its own. Through that connection, they met Banded’s arcade supplier — who collects and services machines — and were able to acquire 40 quarter-operated games for Rift. The arcade will also have a lounge for relaxing or playing console games.

“As we open and start getting feedback from people about what they want to see and play, we can reach out to our guy and say, ‘This is what the community wants,’” Buckman said. They’re currently searching for Ninja Turtles and X-Men arcade machines.

Youth engagement is central to Rift’s mission. Faulise and Buckman have been working with the Apex Youth Center to host game-themed nights, such as one for Dungeons & Dragons. They also plan to donate a portion of their profits to local Biddeford organizations and are developing a “Quarter Club,” which would allow students to exchange good report cards for free game quarters.

Rift will be open six days a week, closed Tuesdays. Evening hours on Friday and Saturday are for adults 21 and older only. For their exact hours, check their website, riftarcade.com.