Pinball in Indiana

Wizard's World is a pinball arcade in Fort Wayne, IN that opened in December 2017. The arcade has over 140 pinball machines to play, making it one of the largest all pinball arcades in the world. Wizard's World frequently runs pinball tournaments and is located at 14613 Lima Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46818. The arcade is a great place for pinball enthusiasts of all ages to come and enjoy some pinball fun!

Rec Bar 812 is a truly one-of-a-kind destination. Located in New Albany, Indiana, Rec Bar 812 is one of the largest barcades in the United States, with 80 active pinball machines on site. In addition to its impressive selection of games, Rec Bar 812 also offers a full food menu, featuring items like sandwiches, tacos and tots. And of course, no bar would be complete without a full bar offering craft beer and cocktails. Rec Bar 812 is open to guests 21 and over after 10pm at night. In addition to its many arcade-style games, Rec Bar 812 also features ping pong and arcade-style basketball games. But perhaps the most distinctive feature of Rec Bar 812 is its giant Toys "R" Us and Blockbuster signs - a true blast from the past! 

Pins Mechanical Co in Indianapolis, IN is a social destination featuring duckpin bowling, foosball, ping pong, bocce ball, and all of the most popular pinball machines just waiting for your quarters. Several bars spread across two floors with craft beer and cocktails and a great rooftop patio. Have you ever played garage ball? Here’s your chance. Pins is pet friendly and kid friendly before 8p.m. Bring your own food!

Get ready to deposit some change at the Bank of Pinball in Terre Haute, IN where you’ll find Batman 66’, The Hobbit, Total Nuclear Annihilation, and some of Stern Pinball's best and most recent machines. Recently relocated into the Haute City Center mall, Bank of Pinball has integrated special technology to give everyone a way to compete from casual play. Snacks and drinks are also on hand so players can refuel after playing their favorite game. 

Indiana’s largest pinball arcade is Main Street Amusements in Lafayette, IN. These machines go through world-class maintenance by a true pinhead who knows the machines inside and out. He’ll repair your pinball machine, and he buys and sells pinball and arcade games and parts. The games accept tokens or app-pay via smartphone. Tournament and league play weekly, as well as special events. We’re not afraid to say it: Main Street Amusements has some of the best-conditioned pinball tables you’ll find available to the public.

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 an arcade with beer? How about FREE arcade games and beer! Tappers Arcade Bar in Indianapolis, IN has it all. Arcade classics like Frogger, Galaga, Space Invaders, Burger Time, PacMan, and Mortal Kombat, a few consoles like Nintendo 64, a Game Cube, a Super NES and a Nintendo Switch, plus all of the best pinball games manufactured in the last decade. Must be 21+ and yes, the games are really free. Get your inner kid a boozy slushie and flip out at the hottest spot for pinball in Indianapolis. 

North End Pub is a favorite bar in Lafayette, IN, thanks to its old-school bowling alley, live local bands, pizza and pub grub, and great drink specials, but the locals know it as a great spot to play some pinball. Come flip on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, eat some wings, and bowl for just $3. Stay late and be ready to rock with DJs and local musicians. 

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.

Full Tilt Arcade and Pinball is an arcade for all ages. It offeres over 55 plus games, including skee ball. They offer about 20 pinball games. Full Title Arcade and Pinball is open Thursday - Sunday and offer snacks and a vareity of sodas. 

A gaggle of pinheads kept their private collection in a literal vault secret for many years. Now open to the public twice a month, The Pin-Vault is located on the 2nd floor of the Murphy Building in the heart of the Fountain Square neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. On the first Friday of the month, The Pin-Vault is 21+ and the building hosts artists and vendors, live performances and your choice of restaurants. On the third Saturday of each month, The Pin-Vault is open for all ages. It’s always just $5 to drain as many balls as you want. Ask about leagues and tournaments.

Do a load of laundry, relax at a neighborhood bar, and flip a few pins all in one place at Loom in Indianapolis, IN. Loom is Black Circle Brewing’s production space and it is meant for getting work done on the desks and copy machines, or as a place to hang out after a long day over some vintage games, great beer, and a food truck out front. It’s even pet friendly, so you and Rex can both make yourselves at home. Ready to flip Cactus Canyon, The Mandalorian, Godzilla and Rush? They're all here. 

Escape Pod is a repurposed shipping container filled to the brim with pinball cabinets and it is fully self-service. The PinVault created this space to cater to the entrepreneurs working at The AMP, an incubator space, artisan marketplace and food hall at the heart of the 16 Tech Innovation District. But it is open to the public anytime the market is open, so help yourself to games like Dr. Dude, The Simpsons Pinball Party, Indianapolis 500, and Pinbot. 

There’s an old school arcade in Indy's mall! Boss Battle Games at Castleton Square Mall in Indianapolis, IN offers video arcade cabinets, pinball, console gaming and tabletop gaming in an arcade made to feel like a gaming convention. Pay one price at this retro arcade to play all day on Mortal Kombat, Gauntlet, and Tron, but you may have to drop a few quarters to play Godzilla or Deadpool pinball. Boss is all about the games, so no food or drinks available here. 

Imbibe in Indianapolis, IN is a dive bar with an upstairs gameroom that includes pool tables, darts, shuffleboard, air hockey, foosball and ping pong. Did we mention the pinball? Newer Sterns like Black Knight Sword of Rage, Deadpool and Iron Maiden, and a couple gems from Bally and Williams, too.  Imbibe is 21+ and serves Gatsby themed cocktails and surprisingly good pizza. 

Fountain Square Brewing in Indianapolis, IN is an industrial-themed taproom with a great Workingman’s Pilsner, darts, and a unique collection of well-maintained pinball cabinets like Jurassic Park DE, Iron Man, and Mata Hari. Comfortable and off the beaten path, Fountain Square also hosts open mic comedy nights, karaoke and pinball tournaments. Patrons must be 21+.   

Black Circle Brewing in Indianapolis, IN is brewing high quality beers in small batches, serving up Cuban food and maintaining a small set of pinball games like Star Wars, Street Fighter II, and The Simpsons. Black Circle is a live performance venue that caters to a heavy metal crowd. Children and dogs are equally welcome. Spill your beer on yourself? Head west on 46th to their laundromat, Loom, to wash a load, grab another beer and find even more pinball games.