Mall arcade

Five pinball fanatics pooled their private collections to form the Rochester Pinball Collective and put East Rochester, NY on the pinball map. Located upstairs in Piano Works mall, the state’s 2nd largest collection of retro to modern games attract top-ranked pinball players for tournaments. Machines are set on unlimited free allowing players to pull the plunger for hours for a small entrance fee. Looking to buy, sell or repair pinball machines? Have an International Flipper Pinball Association’s top-ranked player help you with that in the back room.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

IronBlast's Game Zone in Washington, PA is a huge toy and gaming store with a full retro arcade. They have a large selection of arcade cabinets like Ms. Pacman, Donkey Kong and Street Fighter II and pinball games including 80’s and 90’s classics like Kiss, Robocop and The Simpsons Pinball Party. Games are set to free play and it is $10 to play all day. Ask about upcoming pinball tournaments! 

Prince Arcades in Bolingbrook, Illinois is a great place to get your retro gaming fix. With 10 pinball machines and a ton of classic arcade games, it's perfect for anyone looking for a dose of nostalgia. The focus at Prince Arcades is solely on the games; there's no bar or restaurant here but it's in a plaza where they are plenty around. That said, it's one of the few places where you can get that full retro mall arcade experience, as it's located in an open-air shopping center. Best of all, games are on free play with a $15 admission fee. So if you're in the Chicago suburbs area and are looking for a great place to bring the family (or just want to relive your childhood), Prince Arcades is the perfect spot. And bonus you can play an Al's Garage Band Goes on a World Tour (Alvin G) which you don't see very often in public locations.

There’s an arcade in the mall again! World 1-1 Games in Santa Maria’s Town Center Mall is a California Central Coast hometown video game and pop culture store with impossible-to-find collectibles and an extensive arcade. Redemption games are in the front, followed by a great mix of classic and modern arcade games and a fantastic pinball selection with a big range of new Sterns and rare Sega and Williams classics. Don’t miss the Dance Dance Revolution SuperNova!

There’s an old school arcade in Indy's mall! Boss Battle Games at Castleton Square Mall in Indianapolis, IN offers video arcade cabinets, pinball, console gaming and tabletop gaming in an arcade made to feel like a gaming convention. Pay one price at this retro arcade to play all day on Mortal Kombat, Gauntlet, and Tron, but you may have to drop a few quarters to play Godzilla or Deadpool pinball. Boss is all about the games, so no food or drinks available here.