Where to Play Pinball in Spokane: Arcades, Bars, and Breweries with Machines
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Spokane delivers one of the Pacific Northwest's strongest pinball scenes outside Seattle and Portland. The crown jewel is a nationally recognized free-play arcade with 55 machines, complemented by downtown pinball bars, a historic building complex, and options extending to Spokane Valley and Coeur d'Alene.
The variety here spans an immersive pop-culture museum experience to intimate punk-bar atmospheres and family-friendly breweries. Several venues host regular tournaments and leagues for competitive players.
Here's where to find pinball across the Spokane area.
| Venue | Area | Machines | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jedi Alliance | E Broadway | 55 | Arcade |
| Big Flipper | Coeur d'Alene | 22 | Arcade |
| Berserk | Downtown | A few | Bar |
| The Wonder Building | Downtown | A few | Entertainment |
| Lilac Lanes & Casino | North Spokane | A few | Entertainment |
| Bolo's Bar & Grill | Spokane Valley | A few | Bar |
| YaYa Brewing | Spokane Valley | A few | Brewery |
Retro arcade and pop-culture museum · East Broadway
Jedi Alliance stands as a nationally recognized arcade with 55 pinball machines among 155+ total games. The free-play venue operates on a single door contribution for unlimited play alongside extensive movie-prop displays and vintage toy collections. The all-ages arcade spans classics like Twilight Zone and The Addams Family to modern Stranger Things and Godzilla releases.
Multi-use entertainment complex · Downtown
The Wonder Building houses a basement pinball arcade operated by Spokane Pinball Company within a renovated historic complex. The downtown venue includes Wonder Market food hall, Wonderground Golf Lounge, and event spaces near Riverfront Park. The collection features 9 machines including Portal, Game of Thrones, and Attack from Mars.
Pinball bar · Downtown
Berserk brings punk-infused atmosphere to downtown Spokane with 9 pinball machines, a pool table, and vintage 45rpm jukebox. The dog-friendly bar offers regional draft beers and classic cocktails alongside regular tournaments, leagues, and live music. The community-oriented spot draws service-industry regulars and pinball enthusiasts alike.
Bowling and entertainment complex · North Spokane
Lilac Lanes & Casino adds pinball to a 32-lane bowling center with casino, poker room, restaurant, and golf simulators. The family-friendly complex maintains a rotating collection of 7 modern machines alongside leagues and party hosting.
Sports bar · Spokane Valley
Bolo's Bar & Grill hosts 6 pinball machines in a lively sports bar setting with breakfast, burgers, pool tables, and live music. The Spokane Valley spot runs pinball nights and tournaments for local players alongside a friendly neighborhood crowd.
Craft brewery · Spokane Valley
YaYa Brewing Company pairs small-batch craft beer with 6 pinball machines and weekly tournaments. The family- and dog-friendly taproom offers a modern, community-focused space with a rotating beer lineup alongside Metallica, Jurassic Park, and Dungeons & Dragons machines.
Pinball arcade and bar · Downtown Coeur d'Alene
Big Flipper opened in 2025 with 22 pinball machines, skee-ball, and retro arcade games about 30 minutes east of Spokane. The Coeur d'Alene spot offers beer, wine, and snacks alongside tournaments and league nights in a dedicated pinball-focused setting.
Spokane's pinball scene rewards players with Jedi Alliance as a destination-worthy arcade alone. Downtown options at Berserk and The Wonder Building add character, while Big Flipper extends strong options into Coeur d'Alene. The brewery and sports bar scenes provide casual alternatives across the Valley.
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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