Type of Arcade
Foosball arcade
Flippers Arcade
Flippers Arcade
Flippers Arcade in Grandy North Carolina is this really cool retro pinball and video game arcade that's housed in a common gas station/convenience store. It's not what you expect but trust us, it's amazing. They've got over 80 pinball machines, plus all sorts of other retro and modern arcade games, skee-ball, laser tag, and more. It's a great place to bring the family and kids, and the best part is, $10 gives you 40 credits and almost every game costs 2 credits, so you get great bang for your buck. They have an extensive pinball collection from multiple eras, including a collection of classic arcade machines from Donkey Kong to Dig Dug. It's a must visit spot if you're in the area. Flippers Arcade also runs the occasional pinball tournament, including being an official location on the Stern Pro Circuit.
Cactus Jack's Family Fun Center
Cactus Jack's Family Fun Center
Cactus Jack's Family Fun Center is known for its family-friendly atmosphere and a variety of fun-filled activities. With over 150 total games available (including over 50 pinball machines), it offers hours of entertainment for visitors of all ages. Additionally, the arcade houses Oklahoma's largest collection of pinball machines with other games such as skee-ball, air hockey, foosball and more. Cactus Jack's offers private party rooms, making it an ideal location for hosting events and celebrations. Overall, it is a must-visit destination for those in Oklahoma City looking for a fun and exciting experience.
Funspot
Funspot
Name your favorite game and you’ll find it at Funspot – one of the largest collections of late-1970s to mid-1980s arcade games in the world. For over 60 years, the village of Weirs Beach in Laconia, NH has been home to this entertainment mecca of three-stories and 75,000 square feet. Visit the American Classic Arcade Museum with over 250 pre-1987 video games and pinball machines. Funspot also offers bowling, bumper cars, kiddie rides, an 18 hole indoor mini-golf, a zipline adventure park, cash bingo, air hockey, skeeball, over 600 arcade games and pinball machines, a pizzeria, and a tavern with pool, darts and a full bar.
One Well Brewing
One Well Brewing
OneWell Brewing in Kalamazoo Michigan is where you go to get away from it all! With its family-friendly arcade including a wide selection of pinball machines, arcades, pool tables and more you can relax with a locally brewed craft beer or cider and enjoy one of their many dining options.
With a television-less atmosphere, and a variety of rotating beer taps, One Well Brewing delivers a distinctive experience. Visit OneWell Brewing on Sunday nights where they host a trivia game; perfect for a solo visit or to meet new friends.
Southern Coin Op and Amusement
Southern Coin Op and Amusement
Southern Coin Op and Amusement in Pelham, AL is an all you can play pinball and arcade hosting leagues and tournaments. With more than 40 pinball machines from modern, mid-era and classic pinball machines as well as air hockey, a couple pool tables and a foosball table. Hosts to Pinball in Pelham tournaments that always welcome new players!
Note - generally not open to the public! Check their Facebook page for info on tournaments and public play days.
Maine Silverball Tavern
Maine Silverball Tavern
Pinball artwork from Brian Allen covers the walls of Maine Silverball Tavern in Saco, ME, where you’ll find a nice collection of craft beer and an even better collection of quarter-player pinball machines. Make your way down the row of Williams machines, including Grand Lizard, Fish Tales, and Taxi, then head to newer Stern machines, including The Mandalorian, complete with a Grogu doll on the playfield, and don’t miss the handful of old electro-mechanical pinball machines like pitch and bat baseball games. All ages are welcome, but a parent must accompany children. Silverball Tavern is also a host of The New England Pinball League and tournaments.
Pinball Pete's (East Lansing)
Pinball Pete's (East Lansing)
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.
Arcade Amusements
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.
District Eat & Play Oviedo
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.
Free Play Pinball Arcade
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.
Pins Mechanical Company (Indianapolis)
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!
Dorky's Arcade
Dorky's Arcade
Dorky's Arcade in downtown Tacoma, WA is an arcade experience not to be missed, with nearly every arcade game you can imagine. Pac Man Battle Royale, a Pong table, an entire section dedicated to Star Wars, including the new Star Wars Battle Pod, Space Invaders, and air hockey and foosball. Games take quarters and all ages are welcome until 10p.m. Dorky’s has an insane beer selection of about 300 crafts, imports and ciders, and an impressive menu complete with vegan dishes. Great spot for a date, party or pinball tournament!
Magoos Sports Bar & Billiards
Magoos Sports Bar & Billiards
Magoos Sports Bar And Billiards in Tulsa, OK, offers 30 pool tables, more than 25 HD TV's tuned in to the game, and award-winning hot wings, but the real attraction here is the arcade. Magoo’s arcade includes foosball, air hockey, basketball, racing games, and a well-maintained collection of pinball machines with monthly tournaments. Magoo’s is family-friendly, though the bar area is 21+.
Pins Mechanical Company (Columbus)
Pins Mechanical Company (Columbus)
Pins Mechanical Co has three floors and a patio full of entertainment in downtown Columbus, OH. Foosball, patio pong, ping pong, duckpin bowling, ring toss, jenga, arcade games and the best pinball selection in town all in a sleek environment with several bars serving craft cocktails and beer. There’s even a giant slide to get back downstairs! Pins is a cashless bar, and a few games are absolutely free to play.
The Garcade
The Garcade
The Garcade in Menomonee Falls, WI is a massive homage to classic gaming built for family fun. This retro arcade and pinball hall has over 150 video games, 30 pinball machines, air hockey, dance and rhythm machines, foosball and more. Pay admission and play all day. Pinball and air hockey tournaments and DDR meetups. Wonder who plays at The Garcade? Just check out those high scores.
Strong National Museum of Play
Strong National Museum of Play
The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York, is the nation’s second-largest children’s museum and will entertain all ages with its highly interactive, collections-based exhibits devoted to the history and exploration of play. The Strong is home to the world's most comprehensive collection of toys, dolls, games, and video games. You can snap a selfie on the steps on a life-sized Sesame Street and peruse the Superhero Comics exhibits before heading into the arcade. You’ll also find a great collection of older and newer pinball machines to play and learn the history and cultural relevance of the games.
BumperNets
BumperNets
BumperNet's is a retail store that was designed for customers to be able to come in and purchase ping pong tables, pinball machines, pool tables, pool cues, table tennis rackets, and many more game table accessories. You can play table sports, such as foosball and air hockey. At BumperNets you will find over 30 pinball games to play and over 60 available for purchase. Their collection ranges from the '60s to the latest releases.
RLM Amusements
RLM Amusements
RLM Amusements is an arcade and pinball repair and sales store. They also run weekly pinball tournaments. They are open on Thursdays and Saturdays and have unlimited play for $10. The pinball collection is about 20 machines and includes the latest games from Stern. They also have classic arcade games and air hockey. They do not serve drinks or food, but you can bring in your own.
Player 1 Up Bar
Player 1 Up Bar
Player 1UP in Rock Hill, SC, is a barcade with great food, live music, and arcade video and pinball games, including Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man, Galaga, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Donkey Kong. A $5 cover charge at the door includes play for all the games. Player 1UP also has weekly pinball tournaments. Do not miss the bacon cheese fries and the cinnamon sugar fries with icing to dip.
1984 Branson
1984 Branson
1984 Branson Arcade is an 80s-themed arcade with video games, pinball machines, foosball, and air hockey. The pinball collection has a variety of games from the 1980s. The $10 admission fee allows you to play video arcade games, but pinball requires quarters.
The L.A.B.
The L.A.B.
The L.A.B. in Ogden, UT, is an arcade bar where pinball is their clear favorite, with beautifully maintained machines. The L.A.B. also has classic arcade games, foosball, skeeball, and a lounge area with NES, Nintendo64, Wii, and board games that truly feels like playing in a friend’s living room. The L.A.B. also hosts regular competitions on everything from Big Buck Hunter Reloaded to Killer Queen to Mario Kart Deluxe.
The Game Preserve NASA
The Game Preserve NASA
Houston? We have an enormous arcade. The Game Preserve NASA in Webster, TX, is a large space-themed retro arcade with a pay-one-price system and a ton of retro video games and a few pinball machines from the last 30 years. They also have a good selection of candy, light snacks, and drinks, but also allow you to bring food in or BYOB.
Bite Me Cake Company
Bite Me Cake Company
One bite and you will fall in love with Bite Me Cake Company in Pueblo, CO, where you’ll find cupcakes, cake pops, cookies, brownies, homemade ice cream, and the stairs to the basement where Flip A Coin Arcade Bar is packed with retro arcade games and pinball from the late 70s to current. Get a Captain Crunch milkshake and head down to Flip A Coin, a full bar featuring some of Colorado's best locally-made drinks. Flip A Coin also hosts bi-weekly pinball tournaments and pinball leagues.
Billy's Midway Arcade
Billy's Midway Arcade
Billy's Midway Arcade in Hawthorne, NJ is a love letter to all kids who rushed to the arcade after school to spend a tiny fortune. From the vintage pinball machines to classic arcade games like Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man, TRON, Donkey Kong, and just when you think you've got your fill, there is a super cool back room where you can play tabletop games like Risk or Dungeons & Dragons and vintage consoles like Atari and Sega. Pay for your time, and games are set to free play. Don’t miss Fix It Felix Jr!
Pins Mechanical Company (Nashville)
Pins Mechanical Company (Nashville)
Located in the heart of downtown Music City, Pins offers up classic experiences such as ping pong, foosball, and bocce ball, along with more modern activities like duckpin bowling. Pinball fans will be especially delighted – Pins has 24 pinball machines on-site for visitors to enjoy! Best of all, Pins also serves beer, wine and cocktails so visitors can grab a beverage while they take a break from their favorite games. Pins is a great spot for adults during their evening hours (it goes 21+ after 8pm) but it's also dog friendly both inside and out and children are welcome before 8pm when accompanied by an adult. So if you're looking to get your game on while visiting Nashville – Pins Mechanical Company is definitely worth checking out!
Gainesville FL Arcade Bar
Gainesville FL Arcade Bar
The Arcade Bar is a 21+ bar that has games, drinks, and dancing. It consists of three stories of pinball machines, shooters, fighters, skee ball, and more video arcade games. They have two full-service bars and a patio for dancing to the jukebox or live DJs. The Arcade Bar has the 70s and 80s vibe with their throwback decore.
Tilted Arcade Bar
Tilted Arcade Bar
Tilted Arcade Bar in Jackson, Michigan, is a great place to bring a date and play old-school arcade games, pinball, pool, and foosball. Tilted offers a full bar and a nice little menu with tacos, nachos, and pretzels. Tilted feels like a friendly neighborhood bar with a laid-back atmosphere, reasonable prices and well-maintained arcade and pinball games.
Emporium Logan Square
Emporium Logan Square
Emporium Logan Square in Chicago Illinios is an adult-only playland that combines the best of gaming and entertainment. As one of the top pinball barcades in the city, Emporium features sixteen classic machines, ranging from underrated favorites like Baywatch and Breakshot to out-and-proud fan choices like White Water and World Cup Soccer. Besides pinball, Emporium also offers foosball tables, air hockey, Super Chexx bubble hockey, arcade basketball and more for adult gamers looking for an ultimate pastime experience.
Emporium hosts tournaments for those looking for a more competitive edge, so keep your eyes peeled if you're ready to take your skills to the next level! Emporium has a great selection of craft beers and cocktails, but it's important to note that you won't find any food here - you'll have to bring your own if you're looking for a snack. Overall Emporium Logan Square is a great spot for 21+ adults looking to tap into their inner child while enjoying a tasty beverage or two!
EinStein's Pub & Arcade
EinStein's Pub & Arcade
EinStein's Pub & Arcade features pinball, music, and sports. It is a great place to hang out with friends and family in a neighborhood bar style environment. They have a great selection of draft beers and food and goes 21+ after 9 pm each night. Besides pinball, EinStein's Pub and Arcade has air hockey, skee ball, bubble hockey, foosball, and DDR. The pinball collection is 15+ games ranging from the 1970s to current games, and they hold monthly tournaments. They also have a DJ Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights.
Dezerland Park
Dezerland Park
Buckle up, kids! It’s time for southern Florida’s largest indoor adventure at Dezerland Action Park in Miami. Adults will love these state of the art go karts and the kids can drive a track, too. Take a whirl around the roller skating rink, bounce off the walls in the trampoline park, or challenge your ninja skills on a ropes course. Even the youngest kids will enjoy the bumper cars and soft play area, plus bowling for the whole family. Get your game on with virtual reality experiences and a state-of-the-art arcade with foosball, air hockey, racing games and pinball. Grab some pizza in the 50’s style diner where you’ll want to take selfies with Elvis and a Delorian. Time to make some memories!
Wilmington Home Amusements
Wilmington Home Amusements
Wilmington Home Amusements in Wilmington, DE is a party game rental, but their two full showrooms also host open play hours for $10 per person. This rotating array of classic video arcade games includes racing games, fighting games, Guitar Hero, Dance Dance Revolution, and classics like Galaga and Centipede. Pinball players will love this collection from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. Wilmington also has foosball, air hockey, bubble hockey and pool. You can bring your own food and drinks whether you are there to play or to host an awesome arcade party.
Planet Sarbez
Planet Sarbez
How do you like your grilled cheese? If you said with mango and avocado, you’ll love Sarbez in St. Augustine. This funky dive bar designs gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches or you can create your own masterpiece. Sarbez is a live music venue with a couple of rooms full of classic video arcade games plus air hockey, skeeball, pool, darts, and pinball games like Dr. No, Stranger Things and Guardians of the Galaxy. Sarbez is family friendly until 10pm and serves craft beer, ciders, sours, meads, wines, sodas, kombuchas and iced coffees. Outside seating is smoke and dog friendly.
Tepey’s Taps & Tacos
Tepey’s Taps & Tacos
If you can’t pronounce Tepeyolot Cerveceria, feel free to simply call it Tepey’s Taps & Tacos. This casual, family friendly Mexican brewpub in East San Marco near Jacksonville, FL serves killer tacos and elotes and great small batch beer. Tepey’s is a great spot to watch a game, get in on some trivia or play darts, foosball or flip on a small selection of beautiful and well-maintained modern pinball tables. Try the Playa De Tepey's Mexican Chocolate Cake stout – it’s spicy!
Emporium Wicker Park
Emporium Wicker Park
Emporium Wicker Park in Chicago IL is the perfect spot for adults seeking a gaming fiesta. This barcade offers not only an impressive array of 9 different pinball machines (including rare models like Chicago Cubs Triple Play and Austin Powers) but also an exciting selection of other classic arcade games like air hockey and foosball. Emporium does not have any food onsite, however you’re welcomed to bring in your own snacks! And, with a full bar there’s plenty of options to enhance your gaming experience even further. Emporium Wicker Park has all the ingredients for a fun night out in Chicago so come and check out what this pinball arcade has to offer!
Keg N Coin
Keg N Coin
Keg and Coin is a barcade in Jacksonville, FL serving only beer – a killer selection – and coin-operated arcade games. This retro 90’s dive is packed with cabinets like Pacman and The Simpsons, plus shooters like Big Buck HD and Area 51, Mortal Kombat II and III, skee ball, foosball, darts and a rotating lineup of the latest pro pinball tables. Keg and Coin is kid-friendly up until 9pm. Sign up for Deathball or Killer Queen tournaments.
Cody Craft Brewing
Cody Craft Brewing
Locally acknowledged as "The Brewery," Cody Craft Brewing offers an opportunity to dive into the local craft beer scene in an environment that's both family-friendly and dog-friendly. Housed in the historic Thriftway grocery store edifice on Sheridan Ave, the taproom brings a hint of nostalgia to your visit, echoing back to the late 1950s.
Visitors to this charming location can indulge in the breathtaking views of Heart Mountain, enhanced by the area's impressive tally of over 210 sunlit days per year. The weather consistently invites outdoor enjoyment, making the patio an enticing spot to bask in the sun with a chosen brew in hand.
Inside the brewery, an assortment of activities awaits. With diversions ranging from corn-hole to kid-friendly games, there's something for everyone. Guests can glimpse into the production brewhouse, witnessing the genesis of the craft beers they enjoy. The brewery's seating arrangements are designed to comfortably host both small, intimate groups and larger parties, making it a versatile space for any event. The taproom exudes an atmosphere of openness, welcome, and comfort.
On certain days, visitors will be delighted by the presence of food trucks, offering an array of culinary delights that perfectly pair with the brewery's beers. Guests are also welcome to bring their own food, adding a personal touch to their brewery experience. At Cody Craft Brewing, the ambiance is carefully curated to be as enjoyable and cozy as possible. A visit to this beloved local establishment promises not only a pint of finely crafted beer, but a memorable experience steeped in local character.
Imbibe
Imbibe
Imbibe in Indianapolis, IN is a dive bar with an upstairs gameroom that includes pool tables, darts, shuffleboard, air hockey, foosball and ping pong. Did we mention the pinball? Newer Sterns like Black Knight Sword of Rage, Deadpool and Iron Maiden, and a couple gems from Bally and Williams, too. Imbibe is 21+ and serves Gatsby themed cocktails and surprisingly good pizza.
Round1 Bowling & Amusement Philadelphia
Round1 Bowling & Amusement Philadelphia
Round1 Bowling and Amusements in Philadelphia’s Fashion District Mall is an anchor of amusements for the entire family. Enjoy bowling, professional-grade billiards, karaoke, ping pong, darts, and a small gambling area. In the arcade, you’ll find Dance Dance Revolution, basketball, claw machines, redemption games, skeeball, air hockey, exclusive Japan imports and a few pinball machines. Round1 also offers a variety of favorite snack foods – such as pizza, wings, ice cream– and a fully-stocked bar with beer, wine, and cocktails up until 8p.m.