Where to Play Pinball & Arcade Games
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The Flipper Room
The Flipper Room in Concord, CA is a pinball arcade and art gallery. A beautiful and well displayed mix of new, classic and rare pinball titles including TX Sector, Batman 66-Premium, and Ultraman Collectors Edition all set to quarter play and a meticulous tilt. Join a league or tournament and watch for open play events. Purchase a comic-themed print in the art gallery or bring in your art for framing, have a custom framed mirror made, and experience pinball through the lens of art and presentation.
Retro Arcade at Vaporosity
Bring your quarters to the vape shop to feed your addictions at the Retro Arcade located inside Vaporosity in Sharon, PA. Part vape store, part video game and movie store, and part quarter-play pinball arcade, Retro Arcade at Vaporosity hosts IFPA ranked tournaments under black light and sells thousands of retro console games and DVDs.
Richmond Pinball Collective
What started as a few collectors playing tournaments in their homes has grown into the Richmond Pinball Collective, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing the love of pinball to the community in Richmond, VA. This wide-ranging collection of new and old machines is the area’s largest and a must-stop for any serious pinhead. Check it out for a one-time fee or become a member for a very reasonable monthly cost. Monthly tournaments and a small selection of beer, soda, and snacks.
Right Brain Brewery
Right Brain Brewery in Traverse City, MI is known as one of the state’s most creative craft beer breweries, but pinheads know their taproom for its eclectic selection of pinball machines, including one of the largest pinball machines in the world, Hercules. Come in for a sour beer and play arcade games like skee ball, bowling and street fighter. There’s a food truck out front, live music in the evening, and porter and stout recipes you won’t find anywhere else.
The Ice Box
The Ice Box Arcade in Seattle, WA, is a retro adult arcade packed with old-school pinball and video game machines, shuffleboard, pool, air hockey, and a busy events calendar. The Ice Box hosts live music frequently, stand-up comedy, open mics, karaoke, and holiday-themed parties. Enjoy beer, cider, and snacks, and a colorful beer garden open year-round and pet friendly, so bring Fido to cheer you on at the next pinball tournament.
Arcade Amusements
It’s a ghost town with a penny arcade... located in a classic Colorado mountain town! Arcade Amusements in Manitou Springs, CO is comprised of multiple old west storefronts. Inside each building, you’ll find more games: a nickel and dime building with antique penny arcade games, a dedicated skeeball outpost with old fashioned and more modern skeeball machines, a gallery of grocery store kiddie rides, and pinball spread throughout the land. No, they’re not the latest machines, but we promise you’ll have a good ‘ole time.
Pinball Jones
Young and hip college students in Fort Collins, CO know to head to the heart of Old Town for Pinball Jones – a basement barcade with arcade classics like pinball, skeeball, air hockey, bowlers and claw machines. Machines like Theater of Magic, Tron, Jurassic Park, and Medieval Madness are all set to a reasonable charge. Pinball Jones has a great selection of local craft beers and ciders, but don’t let the bar atmosphere fool you – Pinball Jones is kid-friendly.
Decades Arcade
Central Virginia’s largest arcade is Decades Arcade in Charlottesville, VA has arcade games from the 80s and 90s, home consoles from the 70s to today, and four decades worth of pinball machines. The pinball machine collection is museum quality, and all of your favorite video games are here like Donkey Kong, Centipede, and Pac Man. All games are free play for a low flat fee and there are vending machines to tide you over – but bring food because you’ll want to be here a while. Go ahead and elbow your way in to play classic Japanese Street Fighter and Tempest.
Lynn's Arcade: A Pinball Parlor and Can Slangery
Lynn’s Arcade: A Pinball Parlor and Can Slangery. The name says it all. Lynn's is an all you can play pinball arcade that slangs cans of craft beer in Seaside, California. What more did you need? Guess you could buy one of the not-beer cans Lynn sells. Or you could buy, service or rent a pinball machine. You could even rent the venue like the Monterey Flipper Pinball league does. But why don’t you just get your can in here and play some pinball? That’s what you do at Lynn’s.
District Eat & Play Oviedo
Tucked inside of the Oviedo Mall is a little family fun center with a surprising pinball collection at District Eat & Play in Oviedo, FL. This one-stop destination for entertainment includes four escape rooms, boutique bowling, axe throwing, bumper cars, pinball and arcade games, a restaurant, bar, and live entertainment. Earn virtual tickets on your game card to redeem for prizes at the end of your visit. Watch for special deals like the 30 day pinball pass for $30.
Oasis Arcade Airbnb
Yes, this Airbnb is only bookable online, but Oasis Arcade Airbnb in Lithia Springs, GA is an awesome tiny house next to a huge private arcade with 25 arcade games and 30 meticulously maintained pinball machines, including Weird Al by P3 Multimorphic, Total Nuclear Annihilation Collectors Edition by Spooky and a 1980 Firepower by Williams that's been restored to better than new condition. Play air hockey on a Pac Man Smash table and head outside for a dip in the pool. There’s a reason Don calls it an oasis.
The Pinball Place (New Ulm)
The Pinball Place Sales Service & Events in New Ulm, MN, sells and services new and used pinball machines and opens for public pinball play most Saturdays and Sundays. This game room is for the pinball diehards, with 24 machines on board and another 75 for rotation. Pinball Place is available for private events, but be careful there, or you will end up going home with another pinball machine.
The Avenue Cafe
Prepared to be warmly welcomed by the coolest hipsters and artists in Michigan’s state capitol at The Avenue in Lansing, MI. This dive bar and music venue hosts open mics, burlesque shows, goth night, pottery painting, and pinball tournaments. Choose from over 40 of the latest pinball themes and a few retro favorites, a few vintage arcade games, plus three pool tables and darts. Serving up craft brews, ciders, and cocktails, The Avenue is known for its unique take on ramen noodles and vegan dishes. Parking lot is around back off the alley or across the street in the lot behind Strange Matter.
Starcade (Hamilton)
Remember when malls had arcades where you could play for hours? Hamilton Mall in Mays Landing, NJ still has one! Starcade has all of the classics like Robotron, Galaga and Burger Time, as well some vintage Star Wars video games and a nice collection of old Williams pinball machines. Starcade also offers console gaming. All games are set to free play so you can enjoy the arcade by the hour for a very low fee.
Nickel Mania (Springville)
Pinball is 10 to 20 cents a game at Nickel Mania in Springville, UT, a nickelcade with redemption games, classic arcade cabinets, and a great pinball collection including Addams Family, Bram Stoker's Dracula, Hook, Indiana Jones, Popeye, and Twilight Zone. Print the coupon from the website to get in for 99 cents and play games for a nickel.
Free Play Pinball Arcade
Free Play Pinball Arcade in Fraser, MI is an excellent, medium-sized classic video and pinball arcade that is family-friendly and serves a little alcohol. Pay one price and play all of the arcade blockbusters from the late 70s and 80s, with the exception of Hercules – the largest pinball machine ever made and one of only about 10 machines still in circulation. That’ll cost you a dollar. Ready for a tournament? Choose from pinball, darts, bubble hockey and foosball.
Super Abari Game Bar
Super Abari Game Bar in Charlotte, NC is a barcade with a portal to the past for adult “kids.” More than 90 arcade games are arranged around a display of screens playing 80s movies. Drop some quarters into more than 30 pinball machines like Indiana Jones, Halloween, Willy Wonka, Creature from the Black Lagoon and Stranger Things. This modern spot serves craft beers and cocktails and is almost exclusively 21+ with the exception of noon to 5pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Pinball Co-op
The Pinball Co-op in South Burlington, VT, is the best spot for pinball in Burlington. Pay one price for unlimited play on over a dozen classic and modern pinball machines from Ballys Paragon to Sterns Star Trek. You can BYOB, stick it in the fridge, and get to flipping. Better practice! Tournament is about to start. Go to twitch.tv/ThePinballCoop to check it out!
Pins Mechanical Company (Indianapolis)
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!
Bank Of Pinball
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.
Lucky Snake Arcade & Sports Bar
Looking for a fun-filled day or night out in Atlantic City? Then be sure to check out Lucky Strike Arcade at the Showboat Hotel. This massive arcade has something for everyone, with redemption games, pinball machines, video games and more. Plus, they also have an on-site hotel, restaurant, mini-golf course and go-karts, so you can really make a day or night of it. And if you're feeling lucky, you can even try your hand at the slots at one of the nearby casinos.
Crabtowne USA
Why is the best arcade for miles around in a crabshack? To double down on classic Maryland nostalgia! At Crabtowne USA in Glen Burnie, MD you can enjoy heaps of steamed and fried crab, shrimp, and the best crabcakes you’ve ever eaten. Wash it down with a cold beer and head into the arcade where you’ll find all of your arcade and pinball favorites from the 80’s and 90’s, from Frogger and Pac-Man to Tekken and Mortal Kombat. Game costs range from 25 to 75 cents and they hold occasional tournaments. You can’t afford to miss Crabtowne!
Enterrium
Enterrium is a one-of-a-kind pinball arcade that has something for everyone. With 25 pinball machines on site, Enterrium has games like Stern's Kiss, American Pinball's Houdini, Jersey Jack's Godfather, and Bally's Paragon. Enterrium is in the suburbs not too far from O'Hare airport and very close to the factories for major pinball manufacturers. It was the location where Chicago Gaming put their first Pulp Fiction game for public play outside a convention. Prototype games or software are often tested here as well. Enterrium is also a massive complex with retro and modern arcade games, bowling, food, drinks and more. Enterrium is a family friendly option for your pinball and gaming needs, as kids are always welcome. It's also a huge tournament location and budding WPPR farm with their first monthly Tuesday tournament pulling in over 90 players in June of 2023.
Canobie Lake Park
The Pinball Parlor at Canobie Lake Park in Salem, New Hampshire, is a distinctive attraction nestled in the Bear Lodge. It's a haven for pinball enthusiasts, showcasing a diverse array of both new and nostalgically refurbished pinball games. This specialized gaming area offers a blend of classic and modern experiences, featuring around 30 operational pinball machines. Canobie Lake Park, with over 85 rides, games, and attractions, is known for its commitment to family entertainment, and the Pinball Parlor adds a special touch of nostalgia and fun to the park's vibrant atmosphere.
The Ottawa Pinball Arcade (The Neighborhood Pub)
ULEKstore's Pinball and Classic Arcade
There isn’t much left inside the Mall of Monroe, in Monroe, MI but ULEKstore’s Pinball and Classic Arcade is just about all you need. It’s a small arcade with a great mix of pinball machines like Bally's Black Jack, Spooky's America's Most Haunted, and Stern’s Godzilla Pro and another 16 classic arcade games. Flippers flock to ULEKstore’s arcade to climb the leaderboards and join frequent pinball tournaments.
Pinhalla Pinball Pizzeria
Rock 'N Roll Pinball
Come for pinball and stay to hear live local bands at Rock 'N Roll Pinball in Opelika, AL. More than 30 pinball machines, including classics like Attack from Mars and new popular titles like Deadpool, plus three video multicades playing 500+ games and a video pinball machine that plays over 300 games. All games are set to free play. Pay by the hour or all day, or join a league. There’s a full bar, a few snacks, and The Jailhouse music venue in the back room. Rock ‘N Roll is pet friendly, so bring Fido.