Pinball in Pennsylvania

The Vapor Cloud, at 1445 Washington Rd #8000 in Washington, PA, is a well-reviewed vape shop with a wide selection of e-liquids, authentic hardware and knowledgeable, friendly staff that make it a popular destination for both new and experienced vapers; the location also doubles as a casual pinball spot, hosting a 12-machine lineup that includes modern Stern titles and licensed games such as Deadpool, The Avengers and X‑Men for customers to play while they browse.

The Game Gallery, located at 60 Centre Sq Cir in downtown Easton, PA, is a retro-focused video game store and arcade that combines a buy/sell/trade retail shop with an on-site arcade and a dedicated pinball room featuring twelve machines, plus a wide selection of classic consoles and arcade cabinets for collectors and casual players alike. Known for its lively atmosphere and regularly updated pinball lineup, the Game Gallery enjoys positive local reviews and an active social presence that highlights new arrivals, events, and machine updates for visitors and collectors.

Champions Sports Bar at 300 2nd St in Highspire, PA is a lively neighborhood sports bar and grill known for wings, pizza, trivia nights and a dedicated back room of pinball machines—staff keep the games in good condition and the venue is popular with locals, though the pin room may be used for private events so calling ahead is recommended. Machines include Black Knight Sword of Rage (Pro), Cactus Canyon (Remake - LE), Foo Fighters (Premium), Ghostbusters (Pro), Godzilla (Premium), Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast (Premium), John Wick (Pro), Jurassic Park (Pro), King Kong: Myth of Terror Island (Pro), Star Wars: Fall of the Empire (Premium), Toy Story 4 (LE), White Water.

Railroad Street Bar and Grill at 36 Railroad St in Linfield, PA is a family-friendly arcade restaurant and bar that pairs pub fare—known for loaded grilled cheese, burgers and a wide rotating craft-beer selection—with an on-site collection of 11 A-list pinball machines and regular casual play and tournament nights. Locals praise its convivial atmosphere, retro pinball lineup and strong beverage selection, making it a popular stop for diners, pinball enthusiasts and tournament players alike.

Aslin Beer Company at 1801 Smallman St in Pittsburgh’s Strip District is a colorful, multilevel craft brewery and taproom serving hazy IPAs, sours, lagers and rotating small-batch pours alongside an on-site IZZI scratch kitchen, coffee program and ample seating for groups and events. The lively venue doubles as a social gaming spot with board games and a rotating collection of 11 pinball machines, making it a popular destination for both beer lovers and casual players. With roomy, family-friendly seating, regular events and a spacious taproom atmosphere, Aslin offers a relaxed place to enjoy craft beer, pizza and pinball in Pittsburgh.

Uncle Joe's Arcade, located at 500 W Germantown Pike inside Plymouth Meeting Mall, is a family-friendly token-and-ticket arcade offering a mix of classic and modern games and a well-curated selection of pinball machines for all ages. The bright, roughly 5,750 sq ft space features ticket redemption, kiddie rides, claw machines and birthday/party packages, and is regularly praised in local reviews for affordable pricing and friendly staff

Rural City Beer Co. is a laid-back craft brewery and taproom at 6 N Reamstown Rd in Reamstown, PA, offering a rotating tap list, a locally inspired casual food menu and a Mug Club for regulars. The taproom doubles as a pinball destination with 11 machines on-site—including Stern favorites like Stranger Things, Star Wars, Godzilla, James Bond 007 (Premium), Led Zeppelin (Premium), Metallica Remastered and The Mandalorian—and games are typically set to $1 a play (3 plays for $2) with promotions such as half-price pinball on Wednesdays via VPayEZ.

Axemann Brewery is a lively craft brewery and taproom in the renovated Cerro Metal factory in Bellefonte, known for house-brewed beers, on-site restaurants and food trucks, and a packed events calendar that includes regular community nights and monthly Silverball Sundays pinball tournaments. The taproom also hosts a rotating pinball arcade—PinballMap documents machines at the location—and features titles such as Black Knight Limited Edition, Playboy (Stern), Hotdogger, Snickerette (Deluxe), Fishin', and New Roll-A-Ball, making it a popular destination for casual play and tournament gatherings.

Birthright Brewing Company at 57 S Main St in Nazareth, PA blends an ever-changing lineup of on‑site craft beers with made‑from‑scratch wood‑fired sourdough pizzas and a welcoming taproom atmosphere that draws locals and visitors alike. The taproom doubles as a pinball destination with ten machines, including Iron Man, Metallica Remastered (Premium), Star Trek (Pro), Star Wars (Comic Art Pro), and a rotating mix of classic and modern titles that make it a popular spot for pinball brunches and game nights.

Temerity Aleworks is a prohibition‑inspired craft brewery and taproom located at 98 Service Center Rd Suite B in Brookville, PA, offering a rotating lineup of bold, creative beers in a spacious, welcoming taproom just off I‑80. The taproom features a dedicated pinball arcade with about 10 machines alongside indoor cornhole, live music and regular food‑truck or event nights, making it a lively destination for beer lovers and gamers alike.

The Red Rocker at 15 Hershey Rd in Shippensburg, PA is an award-winning antique and vintage mall home to more than one hundred vendor shops, an indoor café, and a dedicated lower-level pinball arcade that complements its retro collectibles and event programming. The pinball room features ten public machines including Avengers: Infinity Quest (Premium), Comet, Godzilla (Pro), James Bond (Pro), Jaws (Pro), Venom (Pro) and offers coin-drop play with a change machine, regular tournaments and events, and a weekly pinball happy hour with free play that visitors praise alongside the store’s friendly staff and curated finds.

Shorty's Pints x Pins at 353 North Shore Drive is a laid‑back, vintage‑style games bar on Pittsburgh’s North Shore that pairs duckpin bowling, shuffleboard, bocce, foosball and cornhole with tacos, shareable plates, craft drafts, cocktails, outdoor firepits and private‑event space for groups and watch parties. The rotating pinball lineup includes Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant’s Eye, Foo Fighters, Funhouse Remake, Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast, James Bond 007, Jaws, Jurassic Park, King Kong: Myth of Terror Island, KISS, Led Zeppelin, Mustang, Rick and Morty (Blood Suckers Edition), Rush, Spider‑Man, Star Wars, Stranger Things (Premium and Pro), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Godfather (LE), The Mandalorian (Premium), Toy Story 4 (LE), Transformers (LE) and Venom, making it a top stop for casual players and pinball enthusiasts alike.

Lawrence Hall at 4609 Butler St in Lawrenceville is a 6,000‑square‑foot repurposed 1890s warehouse food hall and event space that brings together four local kitchens and the neighborhood bar Dear James, with a soaring wood‑beam interior, rotating local beers and cocktails, regular events and a casual order-by‑QR food hall format for quick eats and late‑night gatherings.

Carlisle Sports Emporium at 29 South Middlesex Road in Carlisle, PA is a large family entertainment complex with go-karts, miniature golf, laser tag and a spacious arcade boasting over 125 games and a snack bar. The arcade includes a rotating collection of premium Stern pinball machines such as Avengers: Infinity Quest, Batman 66, Deadpool, Godzilla, Guardians of the Galaxy, Jurassic Park, Star Wars, The Mandalorian. Games are played via a reloadable play card and are typically set at $1.50 per play, and the venue hosts pinball leagues and events that make it popular with both casual players and collectors.

Barcade Philly at 1114 Frankford Ave in Fishtown is a 21+ arcade bar that pairs a large selection of retro video games with a rotating craft beer list and a casual kitchen, offering a lively, nostalgic atmosphere popular with locals and visitors alike. It features pinball machines including Addams Family, Black Knight 2000, Cactus Canyon (Remake - Special Edition), Dirty Harry, Fish Tales, Gilligan's Island, Jaws (Premium), Metallica (Pro), Star Wars: Fall of the Empire (Pro).

Row House Cinemas – Hollywood at 1449 Potomac Ave in Dormont (Pittsburgh) is a restored neighborhood moviehouse that reopened after an extensive renovation and now offers curated first-run and repertory programming across multiple screening spaces. The venue also includes a basement pinball gallery with eight machines for casual play, as listed on Pinball Map and noted in local coverage. Guests can enjoy food and beverages, private rentals, film-club events, and the community-focused cinematic experience Row House promotes.

Helltown Brewing – Strip District at 1700 Penn Ave in Pittsburgh is a spacious taproom and brewery serving Helltown and Rivertowne beers along with Pennsylvania liquors, wines and ciders, and regularly hosting food trucks, live music and community events that give it a lively, neighborhood destination vibe. The Strip District location includes ample indoor/outdoor space and a row of arcade games and pinball—eight machines on site—making it a popular stop for both craft-beer fans and casual gamers alike.

Family Fun Center in York, PA (2899 Whiteford Rd, York Galleria Mall) is a family-friendly, token-and-ticket arcade on the mall's second floor next to Boscov's offering redemption games, video and classic video arcade machines plus a large party/event room for birthdays and group outings. The arcade is also home to a rotating collection of eight pinball machines, making it a convenient spot for casual players and pinball fans visiting the York Galleria.

Hershey Park’s Overlook Arcade at 100 W Hersheypark Drive in Hershey, PA — the park’s largest arcade in the Kissing Tower Hill/Overlook Food Court area near the Great Bear coaster — offers classic and modern coin‑ops for park guests and typically requires the park’s game card or credits to play The arcade’s pinball lineup includes Comet, Fireball Classic, Hercules, Hi‑Score Pool, Monopoly, Star Trek (Premium) and Star Wars (Premium), a mix of well‑maintained electro‑mechanical classics and newer Stern machines that appeals to families and pinball enthusiasts alike

Fun Dungeon - Brewcade & Billiards at 119 S Main St in Phoenixville is a medieval‑themed brewcade and billiards venue where a flat admission unlocks unlimited play on arcade games, pinball, pool, darts and classic console lounges, paired with a full bar offering rotating drafts, mead, sake and cocktails; its rotating pinball selection includes The Simpsons Pinball Party, Pinbot, Cyclone, Demolition Man, Centaur II, Black Knight and Vector, and the venue is known for lively events like trivia and karaoke, weekend family hours, private event bookings and friendly staff that make it a popular downtown hangout.

Round1 Bowling & Amusement (825 Millcreek Mall Blvd, Erie, PA) is a large, family‑friendly entertainment center in the Millcreek Mall complex offering bowling, karaoke, billiards, a wide arcade with Japan imports and late hours that make it a popular all‑in‑one destination for groups and families. The upstairs arcade features seven pinball machines including AC/DC (Pro), Aerosmith (Pro), Ghostbusters (Pro), Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast (Pro), Metallica (Pro), Star Trek (Pro), and Star Wars (Pro).

Rick's Sports Bar & Grill at 5400 William Penn Hwy in Export, PA is a spacious, game-day–focused sports bar and grill offering numerous TVs, a broad draft beer selection, pool tables and a lively arcade area; guests praise the friendly staff, cold beer, free popcorn and classic bar fare like wings, pizza and sandwiches at moderate prices. The venue is popular for group outings and sports viewing and features a small pinball bank on rotation alongside other coin‑ops, making it a convenient stop for locals and pinball fans seeking casual food, drinks and entertainment.

Remedy at 5121 Butler St in Pittsburgh’s Lawrenceville is a gritty two‑floor dive bar and live‑music venue that doubles as a pinball bar, home to seven quarter‑play machines — Jaws (2024), Foo Fighters (2023), Godzilla (2021), Ghostbusters (2016), Medieval Madness (Remake) (2015), The Uncanny X‑Men (2024), and Deadpool (2018) — with a rotating mix of classic and modern titles, on‑site ATM/change, and 21+ play policy. Known for cheap drinks, a large outdoor patio, free pool and darts, karaoke, and regular weekend shows and tournaments, Remedy is a longtime Lawrenceville favorite for pinball enthusiasts and locals seeking loud live music and authentic neighborhood vibes.

Rock Room Pittsburgh at 1054 Herron Ave is a divey, punk-friendly live-music bar in Polish Hill that pairs cheap drinks and greasy bar food with a small selection of pinball machines; locals praise its low prices, daily food specials (noted favorites include tacos, pierogies and $2 burgers), loud intimate shows and graffiti-lined atmosphere. Open late (typically afternoons into the early morning), the 21+ venue doubles as a community show space and casual hangout for groups seeking live entertainment, affordable beer and a relaxed spot to play pinball.

D's Six Pax and Dogz, located at 1118 S Braddock Ave in Pittsburgh, pairs award‑winning gourmet hot dogs, burgers, pizza and a wide beer selection with a lively bar‑restaurant atmosphere that’s popular with locals and visitors alike. The Regent Square location also hosts six public pinball machines — Pinball Map lists titles including Aerosmith (Pro) and Jurassic Park (Pro) — making it a go‑to spot for casual dining and pinball play.

Booths Corner Farmers Market at 1362 Naamans Creek Rd in Garnet Valley, PA is a long-running, family-friendly indoor market with dozens of vendors and an on-site Booths Corner Arcade that features a compact selection of modern pinball machines — Stern Dr. No (Pro), Jaws (Premium), Godzilla (Premium), Deadpool (Pro) and Stranger Things (Premium) — plus vintage video games, redemption machines and kiddie rides, offering something for shoppers and gamers alike. The market operates primarily on Fridays and Saturdays with abundant food stalls, specialty merchants and community events, making it a convenient weekend destination for fresh goods and entertainment.

Rival Pittsburgh at 1595 Washington Pike in Bridgeville is a lively sports bar and restaurant with a full bar, TVs and a casual, game-day atmosphere popular for burgers, wings and group outings, plus a patio and event programming that make it a local hangout for watching sports and social nights. The venue features a six-machine pinball bank that includes Avengers: Infinity Quest, Deadpool, Jurassic Park, The Mandalorian, Demolition Man and Stranger Things, and the location regularly hosts pinball nights and tournaments for local players.

Philadelphia Brewing Co., located at 2440 Frankford Ave in Fishtown, is a long-running craft brewery and taproom with a lively beer garden, ample indoor/outdoor seating and regular tours and tastings that showcase house-brewed ales and seasonal releases. The taproom hosts frequent events—trivia, comedy, open-mic nights—and features the heated, enclosed Peacock Room patio, making it a neighborhood hub for food, drink and live entertainment. The venue also maintains a small pinball arcade, listing six pinball machines on site with current machines recorded as 662, 711, 695, 3099 and 682.

Shorty's Tap x Taco at 244 W Bridge St in West Homestead is a laid-back Waterfront eatery and bar serving tacos, burgers and cocktails alongside retro games, karaoke and a rotating pinball collection, offering an old-school game-room vibe popular for groups and watch parties though reviews note variable service during busy times. The venue's pinball lineup has included Torpedo, Eros One and American Beauty, giving players a mix of classic electro-mechanical and solid-state titles to enjoy while grabbing tacos and drinks.

Dee's Cafe is a longtime South Side dive bar located at 1314 E Carson St in Pittsburgh, known for its unpretentious vibe, affordable drinks and lively local crowd. The two‑floor venue features five pinball machines alongside seven pool tables, darts, karaoke and a classic jukebox, making it a top pick for game-focused nights out. Open late and frequently praised for its low prices and friendly staff, Dee’s is a South Side staple for casual gatherings and nightlife fun.