Pinball in Maryland
Maryland may be small, but it's mighty when it comes to pinball. This community of dedicated players can be found in all corners of the state, from Baltimore to Annapolis. And they're passionate about their hobby, spending hours honing their skills at local arcades and tournaments. Some even build their own custom pinball machines. If you're looking for a place to play pinball in Maryland, you'll find plenty of options. There are dozens of arcades and bars that offer games, and many of them host tournaments and events. So whether you're a seasoned pro or a first-time player, you'll be able to find a place to enjoy this classic game. Just remember to bring plenty of quarters!
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Crabtowne USA
Why is the best arcade for miles around in a crabshack? To double down on classic Maryland nostalgia! At Crabtowne USA in Glen Burnie, MD you can enjoy heaps of steamed and fried crab, shrimp, and the best crabcakes you’ve ever eaten. Wash it down with a cold beer and head into the arcade where you’ll find all of your arcade and pinball favorites from the 80’s and 90’s, from Frogger and Pac-Man to Tekken and Mortal Kombat. Game costs range from 25 to 75 cents and they hold occasional tournaments. You can’t afford to miss Crabtowne!
Holy Frijoles
Holy Frijoles is a pinball bar with Tex-Mex food, margaritas, and a great pinball collection. Holy Frijoles has an excellent and well-maintained pinball collection spanning multiple eras of games from classics like Alien Poker to modern titles like Stern's James Bond 007.
Peabody Heights Brewery
Peabody Heights Brewery in the Abell neighborhood of Baltimore is a locally owned brewer of excellent, independent craft beers. Their decor proudly represents the site’s roots as home to Terrapin Park from 1914-1944, a wooden stadium that hosted a variety of teams including the Negro American League Baltimore Elite Giants, Federal League Baltimore Terrapins, and minor league Baltimore Orioles. Next to their taproom you’ll find a small arcade with free video games and a pinball lineup including Godzilla, Deadpool, Ghostbusters, Demolition Man, and Swords of Fury.
Game On Merriweather
Save Point
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.
Checkerspot Brewing Company
R/C Lexington Exchange Movies 12
GameOn Bar+Arcade Annapolis
The Dugout at Peabody Heights
Marty's Playland
Round1 (Towson Town Center)
Round1 in Towson, MD at the Towson Town Center mall offers bowling, karaoke, arcade games, billiards, darts, ping pong, and pinball. Round1 originated in Japan back in 1980 and expanded into the US in 2010, so there are Japanese arcade games, crane games with lots of cute stuffed animals, and both Dance Dance Revolution and the Japanese version, Dance Rush Stardom. Pinball includes popular modern Sterns. Round1 also serves pizza and has a full bar.
Fourth Dimension Fun Center
Down Under Bar & Grill
The restaurant at Johansson's Dining House in Westminster, MD is a lovely restaurant with something for everyone, from escargot to onion rings, filet mignon to burgers, rockfish to reubens. The adults-only Down Under Sports Bar and Grill attached is known as a dive bar with DJs, dancing, pool tables, and a pinball lineup including games like No Good Gofers, Ghostbusters, and Deadpool.
GameOn Bar+Arcade Fed Hill
Jailbreak Brewing Company
GameOn Bar+Arcade Columbia