Type of Arcade
Tournament arcade
Olaf's
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Olaf's
Olaf’s is a dive bar and live music venue in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle, WA. Ballard is a hip waterfront neighborhood, and Olaf’s is one of the joints making it so trendy. Nordic and maritime roots run deep, so these sailors literally sculpted a vagina room in which to play classic and modern pinball machines – the entranceway births your game. You’ll see. Also, the food is excellent, the rotating beers always please, and the staff is as charming as the artwork.
Hermosa Brewing
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Emporium Logan Square
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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!
Arcade Monsters
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Arcade Monsters
Arcade Monsters is an arcade, bar, and restaurant with an anime and classic game theme. The Oviedo location has over 150 games and an anime-themed bar. They have classic video arcade games, pinball machines, and rhythm games. They also have classic bites, Cuban food, craft beer, wine, natural slushies, and dry ice drinks. Arcade Monsters also holds tournaments and special events. All ages are welcomed at the Arcade Monsters arcade.
EinStein's Pub & Arcade
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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.
Tokens Taproom
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Tokens Taproom
Tokens Taproom is a small, but well-curated barcade located in Dover, NH. They have a variety of well-maintained pinball machines on site, plus skee-ball and a selection of retro arcade games. The staff is friendly and there are a variety of alcoholic drink options and some light snacks if you get hungry. Check their events for upcoming tournaments and other fun activities like trivia nights and movie screenings.
Murphy's On 21
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Murphy's On 21
Murphy's on 21 is a dive bar located in St. Louis that features a lineup of 13 pinball machines. They also have a selection of arcade games and darts, plus host a local pinball league. Murphy's used to have a kitchen that served bar food classics but post Covid they are a bring your own food establishment. They often have sports on TV, so you don't have to worry about missing the game when going out to play pins. Murphy's is the perfect place to go if you're looking for a fun and casual pinball night out in St. Louis, MO.
The 1Up Arcade Bar - LoDo
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The 1Up Arcade Bar - LoDo
1up Arcade Bar in Denver's lively LODO neighborhood is a great spot for adults looking for a unique nightlife experience.
1up is one of two 1up locations in Denver, and it's the perfect balance between bar and arcade. With 16 pinball machines on-site plus a variety of classic arcade games, 1up will keep you entertained all evening.
The adult-focused barcade setup has craft beer, cocktails, and all your favorite bar fixins ready to be enjoyed while playing some of your favorite throwback games such as skee ball, arcade hoops or other interactive classics. 1up even offers monthly IFPA certified pinball tournaments held on every 1st Sunday to keep the competitive spirit alive. Whether it's an evening with friends or a special date night at 1up Arcade Bar, it's sure to be a truly memorable experience.
Sunshine Laundromat
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Sunshine Laundromat
If you're a fan of pinball looking for somewhere to play, you've gotta check out Sunshine Laundromat in Brooklyn, New York. Recently reopened after being shut down due to Covid-19, this innovative arcade and bar has the perfect combination of laundry services and pinball fun. There are 18 games on location, from classic machines like Creature from the Black Lagoon, Congo and The Shadow, as well as some rare Limited Edition Stern models like Godzilla LE, Rush LE and Jurassic Park LE. It's not often that you'll find Stern Limited Editions at any arcade or bar, so this makes it a great destination for pinball enthusiasts.
Plus, with fully functioning coin-operated laundry services in the front and a completely stocked craft beer bar in the back - Sunshine Laundromat boasts a truly unique experience where no two visits will ever be exactly the same! They also host events like leagues and pinball tournaments regularly - so there's always something fun happening. So why not make your laundry day one to remember? Head over to Sunshine Laundromat to get your ground-breaking laundro/arcade/bar fix! You won't regret it!
Tik Tok's Workshop
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Tik Tok's Workshop
Tik Tok’s Workshop in Bremerton, WA is a pinball arcade and steampunk bar where the owners are the local repair guys so these machines are always pristine. Tik Tok’s pinball lineup is a rotating collection with modern machines, but they also like to provide older pins that you may have never played and won’t find anywhere else. The owners work to grow the local pinball community by holding training events as well as walkthroughs of individual games and will even help familiarize you with the internal working of a pinball machine and give you basic troubleshooting pointers! Tik Tok’s is still a bar, so patrons must be 21 and up.
Pizza J
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Another Castle: Arcade Edition (Bremerton)
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Another Castle: Arcade Edition (Bremerton)
Another Castle Arcade in Edmonds is any age all the time retro arcade. They specialize in retro and new video arcades and pinball machines. They have a large pinball collection, as well as DDR. They have a wide variety of beers and snacks. They have an IFPA pinball tournament on Saturdays and an amateur/kid pinball tournament on Sundays.
SingleCut Beersmiths QNS
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SingleCut Beersmiths QNS
Craft beer and pinball go together like peanut butter and jelly. So it's no surprise that we'd put the SingleCut QNS taproom high on our lists. Not only do they make consistently good beer, but they now offer a selection of pinball machines in the back that you can bang on while sipping brews. Games include a mix of picks from classics like Tales of the Arabian Nights to new releases like Stern's JAWS. According to reviews on Pinball Map, games appear to be well maintained. They also offer the occasional IFPA certified tournament. Besides pinball, this taproom also has a nice patio, live music, vinyl records, and a lot more to enjoy.
North Star Machines à Piastres
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Kickback Pinball Cafe
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Kickback Pinball Cafe
Do you ever feel like a silver ball bouncing around in a pinball machine? You might be at Kickback Pinball Cafe in Pittsburgh, PA, where the decor really puts you in the game. Kickback is a colorful, quirky joint with two floors of classic and modern pinball machines serving homemade sandwiches, salads, a full espresso menu, and fresh rotating single-origin drip coffee. There’s no better way to fight existential dread than flipping out – on a pinball machine! BYOB.
403 Club
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403 Club
403 Club in Kansas City is an amazing barcade and dive bar for pinball lovers. With a rotating selection of eleven machines on-site, 403 Club has something for everyone, from classic favorites to the latest offerings. And if you're looking to test your skills against others, 403 Club hosts frequent IFPA certified tournaments too! But 403 Club isn't just about the pins—they offer a range of great local craft beers on tap - perfect for quenching your thirst while playing a casual game or watching a sporting event. Whether you're a hardcore pinball fan, or just someone looking for some old-fashioned pub fun, 403 Club has you covered!
Pop’s Pinball
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Pop’s Pinball
Pop's Pinball is a roving pop-up pinball parlor, currently located in Bow Market in Somerville, MA. The space is cozy with what we can describe as a 1970s Texas Bud-heavy vibe. Vintage paintings on the wall, antique seating, a well-worn oriental rug. A diverse lineup of interesting games that aren't always seen on location. Open from 11am-11pm daily, check social media for info on tournaments and events.
Tucson Indoor Sports Center
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Tucson Indoor Sports Center
Experience the ultimate combination of sports, pinball, and fun at Tucson Indoor Sports Center in Arizona! This classic indoor arena offers everything from indoor hockey to soccer, as well as 10 pinball machines operated by Tucson Pinball. On top of all that, they have a bar and restaurant on-site so you can rest your feet while sipping on your favorite brewski. Tucson Pinball also hosts regular league and tournament events, so pinball enthusiasts can perfect their skills or compete for the highest score. Whether you're looking for a thrilling day at the arena or an evening of pinball with friends, there's something for everyone at Tucson Indoor Sports Center!
Railroad Street Bar and Grill
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Railroad Street Bar and Grill
Come to Railroad Street Bar and Grill for the 30+ beers on tap and world-class grilled cheese sandwiches, stay for the lineup of 9 rotating pinball machines. Pinball tournaments and leagues are frequently held at Railroad Street Bar and Grill, so you can find your dose of the local pinball community here.
Gestalt
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Gestalt
Gestalt is the quintessential San Francisco craft beer dive bar and barcade. Tucked away in a corner of the city, Gestalt is a dark and divey bar focused on craft beer and eight different pinball machines. The small food menu offers delicious sausages and German soft pretzels to soak up all the beer you'll be drinking. Gestalt also offers pinball leagues and tournaments for those who want to get competitive. And if pinball isn't your thing, they also occasionally have DJ nights where they play vinyl records. So whether you're in the mood to drink, eat, or play, Gestalt has you covered.
Boss Battle Games at Castleton Square Mall
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Boss Battle Games at Castleton Square Mall
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.
Imbibe
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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.
Keg N Coin
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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.
Wico Street Beer Co
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Wico Street Beer Co
Baltimore’s newest lineup of new popular pins is at Wico Street Beer Co., a brewery with an arcade theme where you can sample some great ales and lagers over a tall drink of nostalgia. Get ready to blow on a Nintendo cartridge to play Super Mario the original way. Pinball is celebrated here with happy hours on Fridays and Pinball Madness tournaments the first and last Thursdays of the month. There’s also a great lineup of live local music.
Loom
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Loom
Do a load of laundry, relax at a neighborhood bar, and flip a few pins all in one place at Loom in Indianapolis, IN. Loom is Black Circle Brewing’s production space and it is meant for getting work done on the desks and copy machines, or as a place to hang out after a long day over some vintage games, great beer, and a food truck out front. It’s even pet friendly, so you and Rex can both make yourselves at home. Ready to flip Cactus Canyon, The Mandalorian, Godzilla and Rush? They're all here.
Mystic Krewe Pinball Parlor (Broad Theater)
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Mystic Krewe Pinball Parlor (Broad Theater)
As one of the few independent theaters in New Orleans, LA, The Broad Theater attracts locals from Treme to Slidell. Step back in time inside this small theater to enjoy real butter on your popcorn and fresh lemonade, a few bar offerings, and the Mystic Krewe Pinball Parlor with nostalgic games like Galaga and Ms. Pac-Man and a rotating line-up of pinball machines belonging to the Mystic Krewe. Now, lean in and we’ll whisper a local legend: Mystic Krewe actually does operate the best pinball parlor in New Orleans. It’s just not in this spot and it isn’t open to the public. However, if you’re a serious pinhead and a regular around these parts, you may be extended an exclusive invitation.
Knub's Pub
Knub's Pub
Knub's Pub is the ideal spot for a night out, thanks to its extensive craft beer selection and classic American bar food. Even better, Knub's has seven pinball machines on site, operated by Solid State, so you know they'll be in top condition! Pinheads can rejoice because Knub's Pub also hosts regular tournaments for competitive players. Knub's is an absolute must-stop venue for anyone wanting to relax with a great brew and challenge themselves at beating the local pinball high scoree.
Fountain Square Brewery
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Fountain Square Brewery
Fountain Square Brewing in Indianapolis, IN is an industrial-themed taproom with a great Workingman’s Pilsner, darts, and a unique collection of well-maintained pinball cabinets like Jurassic Park DE, Iron Man, and Mata Hari. Comfortable and off the beaten path, Fountain Square also hosts open mic comedy nights, karaoke and pinball tournaments. Patrons must be 21+.
Cool Dogs Sports Pub
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Cool Dogs Sports Pub
Small neighborhood dive bar and sports pub that recently added a selection of pinball machines and started hosting tournaments.
Outer Orbit
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Outer Orbit
Outer Orbit is a barcade in San Francisco, California with a small pinball collection of seven machines. They're big supporters of the local pinball community and frequently host tournaments and events. Outer Orbit is 18+ only, but they have family days on Wednesdays and Sundays. In addition to their bar games, they also serve Hapa-Hawaii style food that's become popular with their visitors. Their menu includes items like Garlic Noodles, Spam Musubi, and Loco Moco. You can wash all of this down with one of their many craft beers, wine, or sake options. People love Outer Orbit for its tasty food and cool environment. So if you're ever in San Francisco, be sure to check it out!
Flippers Pinball Parlor @ Maxamillians Billiards
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Flippers Pinball Parlor @ Maxamillians Billiards
Welcome to Flippers Pinball Parlor, located in Tyngsborough MA inside Maxamillians Billiards! This is a great spot for pinball enthusiasts of all skill levels, with 9 high quality machines on site. You'll find mostly newer Stern and Jersey Jack games here, so it's a great place to get your fill of the modern games. And if you get hungry, they have a full food menu featuring brick oven pizza. Maxamillians is mostly known as a great local pool hall and darts establishment, so you can rent a pool table before or after you play pins. Plus there's a full bar for your drinking needs. Keep in mind this is a 21+ establishment, so leave the kiddos at home. They host regular pinball leagues and tournaments, and the machines are regularly serviced and well taken care of. So come on down and enjoy some pinball action!
Blackbird Bar
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Blackbird Bar
Blackbird Bar in Milwaukee's Bay View neighborhood is the dive bar of your dreams. Featuring five lovingly curated pinball machines—including modern Sterns and some classic Bally/Williams like Congo and World Cup Soccer—it’s more of a bar that offers pinball as an additional activity than a dedicated gaming arcade.
Blackbird Bar also has a photo booth to capture memory-making moments forever, along with an eclectic atmosphere that guests love. To top it all off, Blackbird Bar serves up craft beers, ciders, cocktails, wine and more to satisfy your thirst! So if you're looking for fun things to do in Milwaukee and you love pinball machines and a dive-bar atmosphere, then Blackbird Bar is the perfect hangout spot for you.