Pinball in Wisconsin
There's something special about Wisconsin. Maybe it's the rolling hills, the great lakes, or the friendly people. Whatever it is, there's no denying that Wisconsin is a great place to live. And for pinball fans, it's especially great. That's because Wisconsin is home to some of the best pinball players in the world.
In fact, Wisconsin has produced more than its fair share of top-ranked pinball players. And the state's pinball scene only continues to grow. In recent years, there have been a number of new pinball tournaments and leagues popping up all over the state. So whether you're a seasoned pro or just getting started, there's sure to be a tournament for you.
So if you're looking for a great place to live and play pinball, Wisconsin should definitely be at the top of your list. Who knows, you might even become one of the best players in the world.
Wisconsin Pinball Stats
Wisconsin Pinball Leagues
Best Wisconsin Pinball Players
Cheesesteak Rebellion
This one should be obvious! It's cheesesteaks (the best of the hot sub family) and pinball. If you can't have a good time here, then we can't help you. Of course it helps that they also have a full bar, as well as a small selection of classic arcade and redemption machines.
Hop & Barrel Brewing
TAQ Brewing
Blackbird Bar
Blackbird Bar in Milwaukee's Bay View neighborhood is the dive bar of your dreams. Featuring five lovingly curated pinball machines—including modern Sterns and some classic Bally/Williams like Congo and World Cup Soccer—it’s more of a bar that offers pinball as an additional activity than a dedicated gaming arcade.
Blackbird Bar also has a photo booth to capture memory-making moments forever, along with an eclectic atmosphere that guests love. To top it all off, Blackbird Bar serves up craft beers, ciders, cocktails, wine and more to satisfy your thirst! So if you're looking for fun things to do in Milwaukee and you love pinball machines and a dive-bar atmosphere, then Blackbird Bar is the perfect hangout spot for you.
Punch Bowl Social Milwaukee
North Shore Pizza and Subs
T & C Pub & Grill
T & C Pub and Grill in De Pere (right outside Green Bay) is a classic dive bar with a small selection of pinball machines on location. Go here for low fuss pub food (customers rave about the perch fish fry). They have pool tables a few classic arcade machines, and horseshoes in the back when the weather is nice.
Heroes Venture Arcade
Hudson Tap
Black Rose Blending Co.
Patrick's Arcade Bar
Binary
Sweeden Sweets
Marcus Saukville Cinema
Lakeshore Lanes
Driftless Axe and Arcade
Stone Arch Brewpub
Alpine Valley Resort
Pooley's Sports Bar and Event Center
The Public Haus
Classic Lanes (Oak Creek)
Last Rites Bar
Bremen Cafe
Vegga's Pub
Sprinkles Ice Cream
3rd St. Market Hall
Simonet's Bar
High Noon Saloon
Trader Nick's South Shore Inn
The Lanes