Where to Play Pinball in Kansas City: Arcades, Bars, and Entertainment Venues with Machines
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Kansas City's pinball scene stretches across the state line, with machines available in both Missouri and Kansas. The metro hosts a tight-knit competitive community anchored by IFPA-sanctioned leagues and tournaments, but plenty of casual spots welcome first-timers as well.
Whether you're chasing high scores at a dedicated arcade, grabbing a craft beer between games at a neighborhood bar, or looking for family-friendly entertainment, Kansas City delivers options across its sprawling metro area.
| Venue | Neighborhood | Pinball Machines |
|---|---|---|
| Solid State Pinball Supply | Downtown Kansas City | 30+ |
| 403 Club | Strawberry Hill | 10+ |
| Up-Down KC | Crossroads Arts District | 10+ |
| PowerPlay Metro North Entertainment Center | Northland | 15+ |
| Draftcade Kansas City | Zona Rosa | A few |
| Chartroose Caboose | Overland Park | 10+ |
Pinball arcade · Downtown Kansas City
Solid State Pinball Supply operates as both a dedicated pinball arcade and a shop for parts, repairs, and machine sales in downtown Kansas City. The space uses a pay-by-hour system with all machines set to free play, making it a practical environment for extended sessions or learning new tables.
Bar · Strawberry Hill
403 Club anchors Kansas City's competitive pinball scene from its location in the historic Strawberry Hill neighborhood of Kansas City, Kansas. The bar opened in 2011 and maintains a rotating lineup of machines kept in tournament-ready condition.
Bar · Crossroads Arts District
Up-Down KC brings the regional barcade chain's formula to Kansas City's Crossroads Arts District with a mix of classic arcade cabinets, console gaming stations, skee-ball, and pinball. All games cost a quarter to play.
Entertainment center · Northland
PowerPlay Metro North Entertainment Center houses a growing pinball collection alongside its broader family entertainment offerings in Kansas City's Northland area. The venue has been expanding its pinball presence with plans for a dedicated lounge area.
Arcade restaurant · Zona Rosa
Draftcade Kansas City combines a craft beer bar with classic arcade games in the Zona Rosa shopping area. The space is family-friendly during daytime hours and transitions to 21+ after 8pm.
Restaurant · Overland Park
Chartroose Caboose has served Philly cheesesteaks and burgers from its Overland Park location since 1981, with pinball machines adding to the train-themed atmosphere. The restaurant hosts monthly pinball tournaments.
Serious competitors will find IFPA-sanctioned events throughout the metro, particularly at Solid State Pinball Supply and 403 Club. Families can head to PowerPlay Metro North or catch Draftcade during afternoon hours. For a casual game with a beer, Up-Down KC and 403 Club both deliver relaxed atmospheres with well-maintained machines.
If you spot any errors in this guide or know of a Kansas City venue we missed, reach out and let us know.
Last updated: January 2026
Colin is the chief pixel pusher at Kineticist. He's a lifetime gamer who became enamored with pinball after taking in a family copy of the 1979 classic Joker Poker (the EM version). Since then he's bought, sold and repaired many machines, competed in all kinds of tournaments, and contributes to This Week in Pinball, the New England Pinball League, and Pin-Masters of New England. Previously, Colin spent over a decade working in marketing for agencies and tech startups. He also started and ran a music blog, happy hour website, and wrote a regular craft beer review column for Central Track in Dallas. Once aspired to be an artsy film director.
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