Pinball in Connecticut
Believe it or not, the state of Connecticut is home to a thriving community of pinball players. In fact, there are over 25 active locations to play pinball publicly, making it one of the best states in the country for pinball enthusiasts. What's more, Connecticut is also home to the New England Pinball League and the Connecticut Rhode Island Area Pinball League (C.R.A.P.), making it a hotbed for competitive pinball. If you're looking for a great place to play pinball, Connecticut is definitely the place to be!
Connecticut Pinball Stats
Connecticut Pinball Leagues
The Sanctum
The Sanctum in Meriden, Connecticut is a unique pinball club and arcade that provides a distinctive gaming experience with more than 40 pinball games on location. For fans of pinball, it's a hidden gem that offers a competitive and entertaining environment through regular leagues and tournaments. The Sanctum is perfect for those who want to get a crash course on the world of pinball, or for those who want to test their skills against other players in a competitive setting. At least among the competitive pinball players out there, The Sanctum is perhaps best known for the 24-hour Final Battle tournament, held annually. BYO everything.
GameCraft Arcade
GameCraft is an arcade bar with classic video arcade machines, pinball, and skeeball. They have local craft beers, ciders, and gamer-themed cocktails. They are 21+, Monday through Saturday, but Sunday is Family Day. The pinball collection is about 20 games, including Godzilla, Ghostbusters, Toy Story 4, and Stranger Things. GameCraft does not have a restaurant, but you may bring in outside food. They also hold bi-weekly pinball tournaments.
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Barcade (New Haven)
Talcott Mountain Collective
The Tree House at Foxwoods
Round1 Bowling & Arcade (Danbury, CT)
Game On (Mohegan Sun)
The Winged Bear