Pinball in Wisconsin
There's something special about Wisconsin. Maybe it's the rolling hills, the great lakes, or the friendly people. Whatever it is, there's no denying that Wisconsin is a great place to live. And for pinball fans, it's especially great. That's because Wisconsin is home to some of the best pinball players in the world.
In fact, Wisconsin has produced more than its fair share of top-ranked pinball players. And the state's pinball scene only continues to grow. In recent years, there have been a number of new pinball tournaments and leagues popping up all over the state. So whether you're a seasoned pro or just getting started, there's sure to be a tournament for you.
So if you're looking for a great place to live and play pinball, Wisconsin should definitely be at the top of your list. Who knows, you might even become one of the best players in the world.
Wisconsin Pinball Stats
Wisconsin Pinball Leagues
Best Wisconsin Pinball Players
Mariner Theatre
Landmark Lanes
Landmark Lanes in Milwaukee, WI is a great place for a day or night of physical gaming fun. Whether you’re looking to strike up a party with friends at the bowling lanes or show off your pinball prowess at one of Landmark’s 6 pinball machines (featuring machines from both classic and modern eras), Landmark Lanes has it all!
If you’re not an avid bowler or pinhead, Landmark also offers pool tables, darts, skee ball, air hockey, and arcade-style basketball among many other games. All ages are welcome until 9pm when Landmark Lanes transforms into a 21+ only venue – perfect for adults looking for a night out. And if you get hungry while playing games or need something to sip on between rounds of bowling – Landmark has got you covered with their full bar and pizza!
Patrick's Arcade Bar
3rd St. Market Hall
Pepi's Pub and Grill
Cheesesteak Rebellion
This one should be obvious! It's cheesesteaks (the best of the hot sub family) and pinball. If you can't have a good time here, then we can't help you. Of course it helps that they also have a full bar, as well as a small selection of classic arcade and redemption machines.
Hop & Barrel Brewing
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.
Stone Arch Brewpub
Nutty Squirrel Sports Saloon
T & C Pub & Grill
T & C Pub and Grill in De Pere (right outside Green Bay) is a classic dive bar with a small selection of pinball machines on location. Go here for low fuss pub food (customers rave about the perch fish fry). They have pool tables a few classic arcade machines, and horseshoes in the back when the weather is nice.
Hudson Tap
Simonet's Bar
Asgard Axe Throwing Arcade
Driftless Axe and Arcade
North Shore Pizza and Subs
Round1 Bowling & Amusement Greendale
Pooley's Sports Bar and Event Center
The Public Haus
Classic Lanes (Oak Creek)
Vegga's Pub
Base Camp Cafe
Happy Dough Lucky (Bay View)
Alpine Valley Resort
Lakeshore Lanes
Enlightened Brewing Company
Rock County Brewing Company
Riviera Lanes