Pinball in the Oklahoma City metro centers on a few dedicated spots spread across the region. The west side of OKC hosts the state's largest public pinball collection, while the Plaza District offers a 21+ barcade option. Suburban venues in Moore and Norman round out the area's pinball landscape.
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Most venues here lean family-friendly, with one notable exception for adults-only play. Whether you're looking for a massive collection or a casual few games alongside comics or craft beer, the metro has options across different venue types.
Here's where to find pinball across the Oklahoma City metro.
| Venue | Area | Machines | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cactus Jack's Family Fun Center | West OKC | 50+ | Arcade |
| Up-Down OKC | Plaza District | 10+ | Barcade |
| DZ Comics & Gaming | Moore | 10+ | Entertainment |
| Soonercade | Norman | A few | Arcade |
Family arcade · West Oklahoma City
Cactus Jack's Family Fun Center operates as Oklahoma's oldest running arcade, with a dedicated pinball room housing the state's largest public collection. The venue combines over 150 total games with party rooms and a family-friendly atmosphere. Cactus Jack's hosts pinball leagues and tournaments, including Oklahoma's first competitive pinball tournament in 2015.
Barcade · Plaza District
Up-Down OKC brings the Des Moines-based arcade bar chain to Oklahoma City's Plaza District. The two-story venue pairs pinball with classic arcade games, skee-ball, and Nintendo 64 consoles. Games run a quarter each, with craft beer on tap and house-made pizza available.
Comic shop with arcade · Moore
DZ Comics & Gaming pairs a comic and collectibles retail space with a Stern-focused pinball lineup. The Moore venue includes VR stations, PC and console gaming, billiards, and regular tabletop events alongside its pinball machines. Current titles include Godzilla, X-Men, Dungeons & Dragons, and John Wick.
Family arcade · Norman
Soonercade operates near the Sooner Mall with a mix of classic and modern arcade games. The family-focused venue offers an all-day play model and party room rentals. The pinball selection includes Star Wars, Stranger Things, and Deadpool.
The Oklahoma City metro's pinball options split between family arcades and one dedicated barcade. Cactus Jack's stands out for serious pinball players with its tournament scene and large collection, while Up-Down offers a 21+ social atmosphere in the city's arts district. Families have options in all three metro cities.
Colin is the chief pixel pusher at Kineticist. He's a lifetime gamer who became enamored with pinball after taking in a family copy of the 1979 classic Joker Poker (the EM version). Since then he's bought, sold and repaired many machines, competed in all kinds of tournaments, and contributes to This Week in Pinball, the New England Pinball League, and Pin-Masters of New England. Previously, Colin spent over a decade working in marketing for agencies and tech startups. He also started and ran a music blog, happy hour website, and wrote a regular craft beer review column for Central Track in Dallas. Once aspired to be an artsy film director.
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