Where to Play Pinball & Arcade Games

Two swanky floors of pinball, skeeball and arcade games combined with craft cocktails make this barcade the best choice for date night in Portland, ME. Play skee ball for an actual quarter, sign up for a pinball league, wrangle up a match on a board game, or win a round of bingo or trivia. Tiki-ish bar offerings include drinks made from “fluffy” fresh whole fruit like the Jungle Bird, Apple Melon Pear, and Pineapple Garibaldi. Hungry? Arcadia crafts pizza with ingredients like smoked gouda, goat cheese, basil and arugula. Don’t miss the Fruity Pebble frozen cheesecake on a stick. Arcadia also hosts many leagues and tournaments to satisfy your competitive cravings.

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.

Built in a former movie theater, the Appalachian Pinball Museum in Hendersonville, NC feels grand when you enter this retro arcade experience. Placards on each machine explain its history as you go from playing a shooting gallery game from the 60's to playing a newly released pinball machine. Grab a can of beer and try your hand at Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Tales from the Crypt or Twilight Zone. Folks under the age of thirteen must be accompanied by an adult, but it’s free to take a gander or $12 to buy a wrist band and play all day. Don’t miss their collection of 80’s push pins. 

Tycoon Arcade stands out as a dazzling gem for pinball and arcade enthusiasts, offering a family-friendly and upscale gaming experience that directly supports Toys for Tots. With an impressive lineup of over 100 pinball machines and a similar number of both classic and contemporary arcade games, Tycoon Arcade is not just a haven for gamers but a prime venue for various celebrations, including corporate events and birthdays. Operated by Tabletop Tycoon.

Purely Pinball Arcade of all eras of Pinball Machines. Membership based and you pay for the time spent playing. Stop by for a quick visit, or stay all day it's up to you. All the games are on free play. No coin drop or tokens to worry about. Collection includes Bally, Williams, Gottlieb, Stern, Jersey Jack from the 60s all the way up to present.

Do those arcades you see in 80’s movies still exist? In Brighton, MI they do! The Arcade is a throwback pinball and classic video games arcade open on weekends to play all day for a small entrance fee. Shooters, racing games, machines from Japan, Star Wars Battle Pod, lots of old Williams, Nintendo and Midway cabinets and every kind of Donkey Kong and Mortal Kombat cabinet ever created. Play The Big Lebowski pinball until you can go bowling with Donny in the bowling alley below the playfield or play your favorite themes from the 80's, 90's, and today's most popular machines plus a great collection of Jersey Jacks. The Arcade will also buy, sell, trade and repair machines for your personal collection.

LITT Pinball Bar (Formerly TILT / TLT) in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a pinball paradise with the largest collection of pinball machines in the city. LITT Pinball Bar (Formerly TILT / TLT) offers classic pinball games like "Eight Ball Deluxe," "World Cup Soccer," and "Whitewater," as well as newer games like "Toy Story." 

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The bar also has a selection of hot dogs, craft beer, and cocktails for visitors to enjoy while they play. LITT is 21+ after 9 pm, but children under 18 are welcome before 9 pm as long as they are accompanied by an adult. 

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The bar also offers leagues and tournaments for competitive pinball players. LITT is locally owned and operated by some serious pinheads who take pride in maintaining the games in excellent condition. 

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The friendly staff is always happy to help newbies get started. So whether you're a seasoned pro or a first-time player, LITT Pinball Bar is sure to provide a fun (and challenging) experience.

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. 

Blainbrook Bowl in Blaine, MN is a sprawling event center featuring a colorful bowling alley and everything from classic pinball machines to the latest in virtual reality games, pool tables, Texas Hold ‘em and even meat raffles. Enjoy live music and DJ’s or your favorite sports on the big screens. Choose from bowling, darts, cribbage and pinball leagues or join a tournament. Standard bar food and drinks are notoriously affordable even before specials offered during Vikes, Wild, Timberwolves and Nascar games.

Das Flipperhaus in Rocklin, CA is a family friendly arcade that is fun for all ages. The arcade currently has 22 pinball games, food, beer and wine. It is designed for pinball lovers and arcade enthusiasts. Das Flipperhaus also holds pinball tournaments. Normal hours are the following: Wednesday - Friday 5 pm to 10 pm, Saturday Noon to 10 pm, and Sunday Noon to 6 pm. They also offer Retro Mobile Arcade of 17 custom arcade cabs from the 80's and 90's.

Hardcore pinball wizards won’t want to miss the Seattle Pinball Museum located in the heart of Chinatown/International District of Seattle, WA. Think of it as an art exhibit with interactive, connective works of art and a docent who is a walking pinball encyclopedia. A brief synopsis is posted near every machine and players must be at least 7 years old to play – though younger family members may come observe. Local craft brews, ciders and vintage sodas are available here, but the main draw is pinball. 

Comics 2 Games in Florence, KY is home to a stunning pinball collection with beautiful newer collector's editions with extra appointments and a handful of hard to find older machines, all meticulously maintained with invisiglass on everything and they shoot like butter. With most machines set to 50 cent play, Comics 2 Games is known as the area’s most affordable spot for pinball. Oh, and there are also a few comic books, Funko Pops, and Pokemon cards.

The Pinball Lounge at Oviedo Bowling Center in Oviedo, FL is where central Floridians flock to flip on limited edition machines with premium toppers and favorites like Bride of Pinbot, Houdini and Dialed In, and they are all set to a loose tilt. Machines usually run on quarters, but watch for all you can play specials or join a tournament or league. Did we mention the attached bowling alley with a full bar and food menu?

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. 

If you’re looking for rare and interesting titles, this is your ultimate destination. Galloping Ghost Pinball in Brookfield, Illinois boasts the most pinball machines on location in the entire area! As a pinball focused outpost a few blocks from Galloping Ghost Arcade, they offer an incredible variety of over forty two games all available on free play with just a $20 admission fee. Moreover, various membership options provide even greater value to the eager gamer; whether it’s weekly, monthly, yearly or even lifetime passes, they have something to suit every budget and style. Plus their selection of rare and classic titles including Joust (Williams), The X-Files (Sega) and Spirit (Gottlieb) means you can discover something new and exciting. They have the only location Predator (SKIT-B) machine that has really cool skull spines hanging from the sides as part of the art package. But wait there's more as they have many of the pinball video game hybrids like Varkon (Williams), Granny and the Gators (Bally), and Caveman (Gottlieb) that you don't usually see on location. But be warned - there's no bar or food here! Instead, walk next door to Danny's Italian Pizza & Beef when you get hungry.

Helicon Brewing in Oakdale, PA is a unique destination for craft beer lovers and pinball enthusiasts alike. Their 15 barrel brewery boasts a 48 seat taproom, offering 8-12 delicious beers on tap, including seasonal and limited releases. Not only that, they also have over 40 pinball games including many of the highest rated games! Helicon Brewing hosts a wide variety of events such as live music and rotating food trucks as well as pinball tournaments. Follow them on social media so you can be updated when they offer free play pinball events! There is something for everyone at Helicon Brewing; enjoy their great beers, play pinball and hang out in their outdoor space with a warming bonfire or play a round of cornhole. 

Jedi Alliance is a standout arcade in Spokane, with over 100 pinball and arcade machines available Fridays and Sundays, 6-10 pm at 2024 E Boone Ave​. More than just an arcade, it houses a vast vintage toy collection and rare movie props, making it a paradise for pop culture and pinball enthusiasts alike​. Its unique offerings, including a Star Wars church and a record-holding Ramones collectible, ensure a visit to Jedi Alliance is an unforgettable experience​.

Enjoy classic pinball, 80's music and a family friendly atmosphere at Portal Pinball Arcade in Acworth, GA. With more than 60 pinball machines and over 40 classic arcade games in constant rotation, you can play all you want for an hourly rate or pay for an entire day. Newest pinball releases, weekly leagues, tournaments, and craft beer, wine, cider and mead on tap. The bar countertop is amazing!

Nerdhaven Arcade in Madison, WI is a gamer’s paradise where you can find rare gems like F-Zero AX, Hogan's Alley, Dungeons and Dragons, and Paperboy in the arcade or try to feed a pinball to a T-rex on Jurassic Park. Nerdhaven’s pinball machines run on tokens, but the arcade games are priced with families in mind – pay for an adult and get a kid in free or pay $5 for each kid that outnumber adults in your party. Join a pinball league or rank in a tournament. Snacks and sodas for sale.

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.

For generations, Pinball Pete's has been an epicenter for first dates, birthday parties and otherwise unforgettable nights out in East Lansing, MI. This Spartan stomping ground offers classic games like skee ball, air hockey, Dance Dance Revolution, coin push and ticket redemption games, and pool but the main attraction has always been pinball. Sink $1 in quarters to flip in under neon lights in this retro arcade with a heavy dose of nostalgia.

Game Cycle in Springfield, OH is a buy-sell-trade game store dealing in console games, movies, and music, but the locals know it as a great little arcade where you can still play for a quarter. Play Popeye pinball, show off on Guitar Hero, or try your hand at Tempest. There’s even a working Milton Bradley Vectrex Video Game Console on display here!