Family arcade

Magoos Sports Bar And Billiards in Tulsa, OK, offers 30 pool tables, more than 25 HD TV's tuned in to the game, and award-winning hot wings, but the real attraction here is the arcade. Magoo’s arcade includes foosball, air hockey, basketball, racing games, and a well-maintained collection of pinball machines with monthly tournaments. Magoo’s is family-friendly, though the bar area is 21+.  

What was once the largest tin can factory in the country, Can Can Wonderland in St Paul, MN, also gives a nod to the French populist art movement, Can Can, with its artist-designed mini golf. On the “Boardwalk of Amusements,'' you'll find a variety of pinball and arcade games dating back to the 1920s. Hungry? Try the handcrafted artisan pizzas, sandwiches, and snacks, or pick your favorite cereal at the soda fountain, and the bartender will blend it into a decadent malt with all the fixings. Shh! You didn’t hear us mention the secret pachyderm speakeasy. 

The Garcade in Menomonee Falls, WI is a massive homage to classic gaming built for family fun. This retro arcade and pinball hall has over 150 video games, 30 pinball machines, air hockey, dance and rhythm machines, foosball and more. Pay admission and play all day. Pinball and air hockey tournaments and DDR meetups. Wonder who plays at The Garcade? Just check out those high scores. 

The 80's are back! The Game Preserve is a true classic arcade in Spring, TX with original arcade games like Star Wars, Robotron, Joust, Centipede, Street Fighter and a hundred more, plus over 25 pinball machines like The Addams Family, Twilight Zone, and Dr Who all on free play. Get a day pass or a monthly membership, and bring your own food and beer since you’ll want to stay a while. Love it here? Check out their original NASA location. 

The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York, is the nation’s second-largest children’s museum and will entertain all ages with its highly interactive, collections-based exhibits devoted to the history and exploration of play. The Strong is home to the world's most comprehensive collection of toys, dolls, games, and video games. You can snap a selfie on the steps on a life-sized Sesame Street and peruse the Superhero Comics exhibits before heading into the arcade. You’ll also find a great collection of older and newer pinball machines to play and learn the history and cultural relevance of the games. 

Kidforce Collectibles is more than an awesome comic book and collectible toy store. They also have over 20 pinball games. Pinball games include new and classic games. They also have role playing and board games to satisfy other gaming cravings. 

Located in a century-old bank, Morristown Game Vault in Morristown, NJ treats gaming like treasure. Inside the vault are classic arcade games from Donkey Kong to Pacman and a rotating collection of pinball machines. In the safe deposit box you’ll find PlayStation and Nintendo consoles and around each corner, more hidden gems. Game Vault charges an hourly rate and games are set to free play or join a weekly pinball tournament.

The best pinball spot in Corpus Christi, TX has grown into a sports bar with chicken wings at Quasars Arcade. A full bar, sports on the big screen and pub grub turned this little arcade into a hotspot for kids of all ages. Purchase a game card and win some prizes in the arcade or join a pinball tournament. 

Tokens Arcade offers private reservations but is open to the public on Wednesdays and Fridays from 4 to 9 pm. It is a fun, friendly environment with 16 different pinball machines, a Neo Geo machine with games from the early '90s, and a video arcade full of games from the '80s. The facility is BYOB, but be respectful of the family-friendly atmosphere. Tokens Arcade does offer pinball leagues and tournaments throughout the year. 

RLM Amusements is an arcade and pinball repair and sales store. They also run weekly pinball tournaments. They are open on Thursdays and Saturdays and have unlimited play for $10. The pinball collection is about 20 machines and includes the latest games from Stern. They also have classic arcade games and air hockey. They do not serve drinks or food, but you can bring in your own. 

BumperNet's is a retail store that was designed for customers to be able to come in and purchase ping pong tables, pinball machines, pool tables, pool cues, table tennis rackets, and many more game table accessories. You can play table sports, such as foosball and air hockey. At BumperNets you will find over 30 pinball games to play and over 60 available for purchase. Their collection ranges from the '60s to the latest releases. 

Tilted 10 and Tilt Studio is a large entertainment center with two levels of fun for all ages. It is located inside the Cherryvale Mall. They have 12 bowling lanes, laser tag, a mini-golf course, bumper cars, and over 100 video arcade games, pinball, redemption, or prize games. Tilted 10 has full-service dining and bar, which includes craft cocktails. The menu includes comfort classics like chicken tenders, pizza, and a cheesesteak sandwich. 

Robot City Games and Arcade in Binghamton, NY is a video game store with a very cute 80’s arcade attached. In the video game store, you’ll find consoles, accessories and perhaps every title of game ever published for sale. In the arcade, a two-tone neon paint job gives the space an 80’s vibe and the Kangaroo and Burger Time run on tokens. With over 20 pinball machines and 125 arcade games, Robot City may just be the biggest arcade in the state. 

Does pinball make the band cooler or does the band make pinball cooler? Doesn’t matter. Blairally Vintage Arcade in Eugene, OR is a community hub with colorful patrons, a garage venue for local bands, a full bar with craft drinks, pub grub and a hot dog cart. This hip arcade offers an array of vintage pinball machines and arcade games, some set to free play or only a quarter. Leagues and tournaments are available and kids are welcome before 9 p.m. Especially the cool kids.

Curiouser and curiouser! The only thing micro about this Alice in Wonderland-themed brewing company is the small batch beer. Wonderland Brewing Co in Broomfield, CO, is a sprawling complex with three tournament-style ping pong tables, 25 pinball games with leagues, pickleball courts, basketball, mini golf, live local music and over an acre of outdoor fun for adults, kids, and even pets! Don't forget to try out the Wonder Grill – the pretzels compliment the Amber brew perfectly.

Pinball on Perry in Attica, IN, is a small arcade in a small town with a great selection of pinball machines and video arcade games, one air hockey table, and two skeeball ramps. Snacks and drinks are available. Join a pinball league or tournament.

What’s better than a classic arcade? An even bigger classic arcade. Klassic Arcade 2.0 in Gobles, MI is double the size of the original location, making it one of the largest pinball emporiums in the state. With great finds like Tron, Satan's Hollow, Joust, Crystal Castles, and Popeye all set to free play for one low price, you can bring the kids out and finally beat them – this time on flippers and joysticks. Klassic is also scooping ice cream and has over 200 flavors of glass bottled soda pop. If the pinball doesn’t trigger your nostalgia, Michigan’s own Faygo cream soda will.

8 Bit Arcade Bar in Renton, WA, is an awesome 80's vintage throwback arcade with iconic classic arcade games like Ms. Pacman, Galaga, Frogger, and Donkey Kong, as well as modern machines like Minecraft and Luigi’s Haunted Mansion, plus a rotating collection of pinball games. They also serve pizza, milkshakes, and cans of beer. 

Indiana Beach Amusement Resort is a great family fun place. It is an arcade, carnival, and amusement park all on a boardwalk. They have lots of different rides and games, including an escape room.

Time to get out of the sun? Step into the air conditioning and the history of pinball at Fernandina Beach Pinball Museum in Fernandina Beach, FL. This family friendly little pinball museum is located in a plaza on the way to the beach and all games are set to free play for one low admission fee. Each machine in this well-loved collection includes a little placard explaining its origins and importance – like the 1932 Ballyhood “Baffle Ball” invented before flippers. The collection includes Star Wars, Ghostbusters, The Simpsons Pinball Party, Twilight Zone, and all of the pirate themed tables they could find in Fernandina Beach.

Formerly a bank building, Pinball Paradise in McLean, IL is the companion to Arcadia Auctions (just steps away!) and houses a growing collection of pinball machines that are clearly a labor of love. Tucked in corners where pinball machines didn’t fit are a rare, professional quality Italian Foosball table made by FAS, a vintage 45rpm Bubbler jukebox for 25 cents per song, and a love tester and strength tester!

Skills Shot Arcade has 20-plus pinball and classic arcade games. There are open on Wednesdays and Fridays for unlimited play. You can pay per person or family packs are available. They also have many options for birthday and private events. 

Revenge Of is an amazing comic book store with a pinball machine collection. They have about 15 pinball machines. Revenge Of also holds pinball tournaments. 

Billy's Midway Arcade in Hawthorne, NJ is a love letter to all kids who rushed to the arcade after school to spend a tiny fortune. From the vintage pinball machines to classic arcade games like Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man, TRON, Donkey Kong, and just when you think you've got your fill, there is a super cool back room where you can play tabletop games like Risk or Dungeons & Dragons and vintage consoles like Atari and Sega. Pay for your time, and games are set to free play. Don’t miss Fix It Felix Jr!

Houston? We have an enormous arcade. The Game Preserve NASA in Webster, TX, is a large space-themed retro arcade with a pay-one-price system and a ton of retro video games and a few pinball machines from the last 30 years. They also have a good selection of candy, light snacks, and drinks, but also allow you to bring food in or BYOB.

Pinball Land is a retro arcade with pinball and video arcade games. They have 20 pinball machines that range from the 1970s to new releases. They also have Dance Dance Revolution (DDR). Pinball Land does not have a bar or restaurant but has a small snack cafe. Games are set to free play with admission. Admission is $15 for the day, $7 for an hour, or $12 for two hours. 

Arapahoe Bowling Center in Greenwood Village, CO, is a classic bowling alley with pool, cornhole, arcade basketball, mini bowling, and pinball machines from the ’80s and ’90s like Earthshaker, Fireball Classic, and Popeye Saves the Earth. Arapahoe has a full bar and good bar food, too. 

Pins Mechanical Co in Pittsburgh, PA is a swanky social destination featuring duckpin bowling, ping pong, bocce ball, hookie, dozens of classic pinball machines, and old-school arcade games for free. Bring your own food and enjoy their high-quality cocktails and craft beers. Pins is kid-friendly until 9 pm at which point you’ll want to take the slide back down to the door. 

Ann Arbor, MI is a smaller second location for Pinball Pete's , but it will not disappoint. Pete's Pinball has more than a variety of pinball games, they also pool tables, skee ball, and air hockey. Their collection includes racing video games, and Dance Dance Revolution and a large variety of other video games. The whole family will find something they enjoy at Pinball Pete's .

Pinky's Revenge is a retro arcade that has a full-service bar and snacks. The game collection range from the biggest titles in history to eclectic one-off titles.