Pinball in Illinois

Atomic Pinball at 102 N Whitelaw Ave in Wood River, IL is an 8,000‑sq‑ft retro pinball and free‑play arcade featuring a large, rotating collection of classic and modern pinball machines (the provided inventory lists 119 machines) alongside video arcade titles, skee‑ball and private‑party bookings; the family‑friendly venue is noted for its tidy space, helpful staff and strong local reviews—see the official site and social pages for current hours, pricing and the latest machine lineup.

Galloping Ghost Pinball at 9213 Ogden Ave in Brookfield, IL is a dedicated pinball venue with over 45 machines and a flat $20 admission for unlimited play, open daily from 3pm–11pm. The retro-focused, free‑play floor highlights classics and rare titles like The Addams Family, Alien, Attack from Mars, Bride of Pinbot and Creature from the Black Lagoon, and is praised by visitors for its curated collection and nostalgic atmosphere.

Enterrium at Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg, IL is an upscale, family-friendly entertainment destination that pairs a contemporary American restaurant and elevated craft bars with a lively social gaming lounge, boutique bowling (eight lanes), private event space and a large video arcade, making it a top spot for groups, families and gamers alike. The venue also features a substantial pinball collection — the provided floor list includes 31 machines — with a dedicated pinball area near the bowling lanes and a mix of classic and modern titles alongside pool, redemption games and a full menu of shareable plates and drinks.

Logan Arcade at 2410 W Fullerton Ave in Chicago is a 21+ barcade and vintage/retro arcade that pairs a full bar and craft-beer selection with an extensive, well-maintained collection of classic and modern arcade games — including a rotating lineup of 22 pinball machines and multiplayer titles like Killer Queen — making it a go-to spot for tournaments, group nights, and old-school gaming fans. The neighborhood favorite earns praise for its friendly staff, solid drink prices, and lively, adult-focused atmosphere where patrons can relax, play, and join competitive events or casual sessions in Logan Square.

Elston Electric at 1357 N Elston Ave in Chicago is a pinball-focused arcade bar and music venue housed in the restored Salt Shed boiler, offering an industrial, neon-lit atmosphere anchored by a central cocktail bar and game-inspired drinks. Run by the teams behind Logan Arcade and 16” on Center, the venue pairs classic and modern arcade machines with virtual-reality and racing experiences and maintains a rotating collection of 20 pinball machines (IDs: 4534, 2924, 1263, 3846, 3227, 1068, 4517, 3232, 1195, 689, 4507, 3800, 888, 4514, 3169, 3680, 692, 3416, 2866, 779). Local reviews praise the lively, well-appointed game floor and restored industrial setting, making Elston Electric a popular adults-oriented arcade and nightlife destination in the neighborhood.

Midwest Ale Works at 537 12th Ave in East Moline is a neighborhood craft brewery and taproom housed in a renovated Rust Belt space with a large bar, indoor/outdoor seating and a family-friendly vibe, offering core beers like a Kölsch, IPA, Red Ale and Porter plus to-go options through its store and drive-thru. The venue doubles as a pint-and-play destination with a 20-machine pinball collection on-site—covering classic and modern titles—and machines are typically turned on by midday for casual play and events. Visitors frequently praise the welcoming atmosphere, solid beer selection and convenient downtown location near local eateries, with reviews highlighting friendly service and regular live events that make it a popular stop in the Quad Cities.

Hemispheres Amusements at 215 Industrial Dr Unit A in Hampshire, IL is a pinball-focused shop and arcade specializing in the sale, full restoration and service of new and used commercial and home pinball machines; they recommend calling for appointments and can be reached at 630-792-8910. The Hampshire location maintains an on-site collection of 18 pinball machines and occasionally opens to the public with all games set to free play for a $20 cover—please call or text ahead to confirm hours and availability. Customers praise Hemispheres for personalized, knowledgeable service and positive experiences in online reviews on Yelp and local listings.

Replay Lincoln Park at 2833 N Sheffield Ave in Chicago is a 21+ barcade blending a warm industrial bar with free vintage arcade cabinets, skee‑ball, air hockey, DDR and a rotating craft beer and cocktail program that fuels nostalgic game nights.Replay’s site highlights its vintage arcade focus and free games concept. The venue hosts a curated pinball collection of 18 machines alongside classic video games and social arcade attractions, all listed on their games page. Popular with groups for themed pop-ups and lively evenings, Replay draws positive customer attention for its large game selection and casual, fun atmosphere, as reflected in local reviews and listing details.

The Pump House Bar & Grill at 1523 E. Edwardsville Rd in Wood River, IL is a casual, locally popular bar-and-grill known for house-made burgers, wings and a rotating craft-beer tap list with menu and hours on its website. The venue is also a pinball destination—maintaining a deep, rotating collection (the provided current lineup lists 19 machines) with many 1990s Bally/Williams titles, low-cost plays and regular live-music/karaoke events that make it a lively spot for both dining and gaming.

Emporium Logan Square at 2363 N Milwaukee Ave is Chicago’s original arcade bar and one of the city’s largest, pairing a craft-forward bar and loft-like vaulted-ceiling space with an expansive lineup of classic arcade cabinets, skee‑ball, foosball, air hockey, pool, tournament play and a 21+ atmosphere; the Logan Square location advertises the biggest collection of games in the city and houses 17 pinball machines (IDs: 687, 689, 857, 691, 882, 686, 775, 2569, 739, 737, 696, 703, 707, 3022, 902, 924, 713). Guests frequently highlight the roomy layout, diverse game selection and strong craft-beer bar, making it a popular pick for group nights, private parties and competitive play.

Louie's Tap House at 5689 Elevator Road in Roscoe, IL is a lively taproom and pub featuring 40 rotating craft drafts, a full menu with homemade breakfast through dinner, a large patio and entertainment like shuffleboard, darts, Golden Tee and a 120" video wall, making it a popular spot for drinks and casual dining. The venue also boasts a dedicated, ever-changing pinball room with 16 machines (current roster includes 3784, 4514, 3169, 4517, 3802, 3179, 924, 3846, 3641, 3674, 4507, 3227, 847, 3022, 3800) that welcomes both newcomers and seasoned players.

Underground Retrocade at 121 West Main Street in West Dundee, IL is a vintage-focused arcade offering over 200 classic video and action games, skeeball, air hockey and a 5,000+ song jukebox, with a dedicated pinball area of 16 machines played a la carte (pinball tokens 2 for $1; tables priced 1–3 tokens per 3-ball play) alongside a $20 unlimited free-play option for video and action games; the venue provides high-score tracking via Aurcade/Twin Galaxies and operates evenings on weekdays and noon–11pm weekends.

Visitors praise its nostalgic atmosphere and well-maintained machines, making it a popular local destination for retro gaming fans.

Hailstorm Brewing Co at 8060 186th St in Tinley Park is a brewcade-style taproom combining craft beer with arcade fun—boasting 16 house taps and a scratch-made kitchen—and a welcoming, event-friendly space for groups and live music nights.http://www.hailstormbrewing.com/ The venue also offers a large beer garden with a firepit and a family-friendly pinball area featuring a rotating collection of machines (current machine IDs: 713, 3022, 4506, 641, 3079, 682, 3179, 3422, 3416, 643, 689, 2570, 3169), making it a popular local spot for drinks, food, and nostalgic gaming experiences.

Pin Grounds Coffee at 31 W Irving Park Rd in Roselle, IL combines a specialty coffee roastery and café with a social pinball arcade, featuring a rotating collection of 15 pinball machines. Visitors enjoy freshly roasted, ethically sourced espresso drinks and a flat $15 unlimited-play fee during open hours, with regular events and tournaments that draw local pinball enthusiasts. Customers praise the friendly service, retro-modern atmosphere, and well-maintained machines, making it a popular stop in the Chicagoland pinball scene.

Chicago Billiard Cafe at 5935 W Irving Park Rd in Portage Park is a longtime (est. 1982) north-side pool hall turned dive-bar pinball lounge that pairs dozens of pool tables with a full bar, quick bar food and rentable mezzanine event space, giving it a classic low-lit pool-hall vibe with modern pinball amenities. The venue hosts competitive pinball tournaments and community events and maintains a rotating lineup of roughly 15 machines—current machines include 3799, 3680, 4506, 642, 3422, 3226, 725, 697, 809, 3022, 3416, 720, 2203, 684, 3845—making it a go-to spot for casual players and tournament competitors alike.

Bowlero at 1611 S Randall Rd in Algonquin, IL is a lively bowling and entertainment center offering lanes, a full bar and kitchen, billiards, arcade games and private-party packages for families, leagues and night outs. The venue maintains a 14-machine pinball bank (machine IDs: 4516, 3845, 4506, 3799, 3673, 4514, 3738, 3022, 3267, 3226, 3167, 3415, 2843) and is listed on pinball venue maps with many machines tracked via Stern Insider leaderboards.

RPM Specialties, at 3042 Kishwaukee St in Rockford, IL, operates as a local motorcycle and powersports shop that also hosts an on-site pinball collection, offering a unique crossover for riders and arcade fans alike. Public listings report roughly 11–13 playable pinball machines on-site, making it one of Rockford’s larger private pinball collections available to visitors.

Headquarters Beercade - River North at 213 W Institute Pl in Chicago is a 21+ arcade bar and restaurant that mixes a large selection of retro video games and skee-ball with craft beer and a full food menu, and advertises more than 70 games along with private-event options on its official site. Popular with locals and visitors for its lively barcade atmosphere, it receives positive customer feedback on Yelp and TripAdvisor for its mix of classic arcade cabinets, pinball and drinks. The River North location features 12 pinball machines, currently listed as 4516, 3799, 4533, 4506, 3845, 3738, 3640, 3415, 3431, 3226, 3288 and 3673.

Game Over at 1022 E Broadway in Alton, IL is a three-story arcade, bar and grill known for a large, varied game floor and lively late-night hours, featuring over 200 arcade games including VR, racing, shooters and prize cranes as well as food and a full bar; it also maintains a dedicated pinball area with 11 machines (current IDs: 3415, 3288, 2875, 3673, 3255, 710, 683, 662, 664, 3022, 682) and is frequently praised for value, menu items and a fun, social atmosphere.

The Flip is Chicago’s not-for-profit playable pinball museum at 2150 S. Canalport Ave, Suite 2A8, offering a hands-on, educational look at pinball’s history with a small collection of machines spanning the decades (about 10 playable pinball machines). The Flip runs a 90-minute guided tour called “A Brief History of Fun,” hosts biweekly open houses, weekly repair days, and private tours by appointment, and focuses on restoration, volunteer involvement, and connecting newcomers and enthusiasts with the art, science, and culture of pinball.

Yetee Station at 11 N Broadway in downtown Aurora is a family‑friendly, retro arcade focused on pinball and classic video games, offering a kid‑friendly, old‑school atmosphere that draws locals and visitors alike. For a single‑day $15 admission you get unlimited play on pinball, arcade and DDR machines, and the venue maintains a well‑kept lineup of roughly 10 pinball machines alongside numerous vintage cabinets, making it a great spot for casual play, high‑score runs, and group outings. The arcade also hosts events and private rentals and is frequently praised in reviews for its clean, welcoming space and friendly staff.

Rock Island Public House at 13328 Old Western Ave in Blue Island, IL is a neighborhood craft-beer and cocktail bar with an independently run kitchen, outdoor patio, CD jukebox and a lively events calendar; opened by Jen and Dave Brown in 2013, it stays open late (closed Mondays) and emphasizes local brews and a welcoming, pub-style atmosphere. The venue also features 10 well-maintained pinball machines (2727, 692, 3681, 3179, 3416, 676, 963, 683, 718, 727) for casual play and community tournaments. Patrons consistently praise the friendly staff, beer selection and pinball setup on review sites like Yelp.

Global Brew Tap House at 2100 Prairie St in St. Charles is a beer-forward taproom with an international selection—about 50 beers on tap and hundreds of bottles—paired with GB Eats/food-truck offerings, seasonal outdoor seating and regular release events that make it a local gathering spot. The venue also offers arcade fun with a rotating selection of pinball machines (current machine IDs include 4514, 3673, 4516, 3799, 4506, 4533, 3226, 3738, 3845) and receives consistently positive customer reviews for its friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere.

Rec Haus, at 12 N 3rd St in downtown St. Charles, IL, is an upscale 8,500 sq ft game bar blending retro and modern arcade fun with bocce, shuffleboard and pool in a family‑friendly daytime setting that becomes 21+ after 9 PM. The venue features 35+ games, a full kitchen and a 24‑tap self‑pour craft beer wall, and it hosts weekly leagues for pool, darts, skeeball, bocce, shuffleboard and pinball. Rec Haus currently maintains nine pinball machines—3169, 4548, 4514, 4517, 4534, 3227, 3416, 3289 and 4507—making it a go‑to stop for pinball enthusiasts in the western Chicago suburbs.

Emporium Wicker Park at 1366 N Milwaukee Ave is Chicago’s original arcade bar and 21+ barcade offering vintage and modern pinball alongside classic video games, pool, foosball, skee‑ball and air hockey in a lively tavern setting with craft beers, cocktails and regular live events—this location lists eight pinball machines (765, 685, 654, 681, 775, 646, 2165, 670) and hosts private events and gaming nights for adults.Customer reviews commonly praise the extensive game selection and upbeat atmosphere while noting typical bar crowd variability and service experiences.

Kristof's Entertainment Center at 421 West Rollins Road in Round Lake Beach, IL is a family-friendly entertainment complex featuring an arcade with eight pinball machines (current lineup: 4506, 3673, 3255, 2834, 3738, 3167, 3519, 3415) alongside go‑karts, mini‑golf, batting cages, bowling lanes, a full bar and casual dining, making it a one‑stop spot for group outings and date nights.

Round1 at Fox Valley Mall in Aurora (2480 Fox Valley Center Dr) is a large, family-friendly entertainment center offering 16 lanes of bowling, private karaoke rooms, billiards and over 300 arcade games across roughly 51,000 square feet of space. The venue’s official listing shows daily hours from 10 AM to 2 AM and highlights bowling, arcade games and party offerings. The location also maintains a rotating pinball bank (PinballMap lists pinball machines at this Fox Valley location), and the current pinball roster provided includes eight machines: 3022, 2875, 1591, 2830, 2923, 2843, 2771 and 2569, making it a convenient stop for pinball enthusiasts visiting Aurora.

Emporium Fulton Market at 839 W Fulton Market in Chicago is a 21+ arcade bar and live‑events venue known for a lively, industrial vibe, a full craft bar, air hockey, pool and dozens of classic arcade games alongside regular music and private-event bookings. Home to eight pinball machines (IDs: 660, 2843, 687, 645, 1591, 644, 1111, 688), the Fulton Market location is a popular spot for pinball enthusiasts and groups looking for a social game-night destination, with on-site token play reported by visitors.

Crusade Burger Bar at 209 South Bridge St in Yorkville is a popular, family-friendly gourmet burger restaurant and bar known for house-ground burgers, decadent shakes, a broad craft beer selection and a rustic‑chic atmosphere that draws strong local reviews for generous portions and lively service. The location also hosts seven pinball machines (785, 1591, 3407, 3431, 647, 675, 3673), making it a casual spot for groups and gamers looking to combine great burgers, drinks and arcade fun.