Pinball in Illinois
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Illinois has a long and proud history in the world of pinball. Several of the biggest names in the business have been headquartered in the state, including Stern, Williams, Bally, Jersey Jack, and Gottlieb. As a result, Illinois has always been at the forefront of pinball innovation. In recent years, the state's pinball scene has only gotten stronger, thanks in part to a renewed interest in the game among younger players. Today, there are many, many pinball machines to be found in bars and arcades across Illinois, and the state even plays host to many of its own pinball tournaments and major conventions. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a first-time player, Illinois is the perfect place to enjoy this timeless game. Thanks for reading!
Illinois Pinball Stats
Illinois Pinball Leagues
Best Illinois Pinball Players
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Shinny's
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Dumb Records
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Mikerphone Brewing
Mikerphone Brewing was the first of now many brewery locations to pop around Chicagoland in the last year. What someone dubbed "Stern-eries" tend to have 4-6 Stern machines that were fresh out of boxes as well as a giant Insider Connected leaderboard. They also happen to be one of the best breweries in the suburbs with a large variety of beer styles including IPAs, sours, pilsners, barrel aged beers, beer slushies and some spirits as well. They host trivia nights the second Thursday of every month if you need a break from pinball and also recently started serving pizza and pretzels all the time as well as hosting a variety of food trucks on busier days. They host pinball tournaments the first Thursday of the month sponsored by Stern pinball. And who knows who you may see if you pay a visit since both Stern and Jersey Jack's factories are just a few miles away.
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Liberation Kitchen
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Crusade Burger Bar
Dave & Buster's Schaumburg
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Nightshop
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Bogart's
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Tivoli Bowling Lanes
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Noon Whistle Brewing
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Two Brothers Tap House
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Nightshop
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Global Brew Tap House
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The Hangout Arcade
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ABT Electronics
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Triptych Brewing
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Phase Three Brewing Company
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Crafted 1979
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Arcada Theatre
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Imperial Oak Brewing (Willow Springs)
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Door 4 Brewing Co.
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