# Where to Play Pinball in Boise: Arcades, Bars, and Restaurants with Machines
by [Colin Alsheimer](/author/colin) · December 31, 2022 · [Travel](/news/category/travel)

> Boise's pinball scene spans dedicated arcades, neighborhood bars, and casual restaurants across the Treasure Valley. Here's where to find machines in the Idaho capital and surrounding communities.

The Boise metro spreads pinball across a handful of dedicated arcades and a growing number of bars and restaurants. The largest collection sits at a nonprofit museum, while smaller lineups appear in neighborhood pubs and eateries scattered from downtown to Garden City to Nampa.

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Most venues charge a flat admission or cover for unlimited play, making Boise friendlier to marathon sessions than coin-drop cities. Here's where to find pinball across the Treasure Valley.

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Venue

Area

Machines

Type

[Idaho Pinball Museum](/locations/idaho-pinball-museum)

Boise

90+

Museum

[Realms](/locations/realms)

Downtown Boise

10+

Arcade

[Jeremy's Downtown Arcade](/locations/jeremys-downtown-arcade)

Nampa

10+

Arcade

[Here's How Public House](/locations/heres-how-public-house)

Boise Bench

10+

Bar

[Hit List](/locations/hit-list)

Garden City

A few

Restaurant

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## Boise Arcades

### Idaho Pinball Museum

**Pinball museum · Cole Road**

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[Idaho Pinball Museum](/locations/idaho-pinball-museum) houses the largest public pinball collection in Idaho. The nonprofit operates as an interactive museum with machines spanning decades of pinball history, all set to free play with admission. Tournaments run regularly, and the space can be rented for private events.

-   Pinball machines: 90+
-   Practical notes: $10 admission (ages 2+), all games free play; BYOB permitted; open Thu-Fri 6-9pm, Sat 1-5pm
-   Address: 1104 N Cole Rd, Boise, ID 83704

### Realms

**Arcade & event venue · Downtown Boise**

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[Realms](/locations/realms) operates as an all-ages arcade and live music venue near downtown. The space divides between a dedicated arcade floor with pinball machines set along one wall and a stage area hosting concerts and events. Beer and wine are available alongside small food items.

-   Pinball machines: 10+
-   Practical notes: Admission includes unlimited free play; all ages; hosts concerts and gaming events
-   Address: 109 S 23rd St, Boise, ID 83702

### Jeremy's Downtown Arcade

**Arcade · Nampa**

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[Jeremy's Downtown Arcade](/locations/jeremys-downtown-arcade) runs a pure arcade experience in downtown Nampa—no bar, no restaurant, just games. A low cover gets you unlimited play on pinball machines alongside classic and imported arcade cabinets. The space accommodates birthday parties and group reservations.

-   Pinball machines: 10+
-   Practical notes: ~$5 admission includes unlimited free play; all ages; party room available
-   Address: 206C 12th Ave S, Nampa, ID 83651

## Boise Bars with Pinball

### Here's How Public House

**Bar · Boise Bench**

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[Here's How Public House](/locations/heres-how-public-house) anchors a corner of the Bench neighborhood with craft beer, sandwiches, and a row of pinball machines. The bar leans into soccer culture with matches on the TVs, but the pinball lineup draws its own crowd.

-   Pinball machines: 10+
-   Practical notes: Full bar with craft beer selection; food menu includes sandwiches
-   Address: 572 S Vista Ave, Boise, ID 83705

## Boise Restaurants with Pinball

### Hit List

**Burger & sandwich shop · Garden City**

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[Hit List](/locations/hit-list) serves house-smoked meats and burgers from a counter-service spot in Garden City's Glenwood corridor. Pinball machines line the wall, giving diners something to do while waiting for their order. The restaurant sits near the Revolution Concert House.

-   Pinball machines: A few
-   Practical notes: Counter-service restaurant; family-friendly
-   Address: 5163 N Glenwood St, Garden City, ID 83714

For dedicated pinball sessions, Idaho Pinball Museum offers the deepest collection with its 90+ machines on free play. Players looking for a quicker stop will find solid lineups at the bars and arcades scattered across the metro. Nampa residents can skip the drive into Boise with Jeremy's Downtown Arcade.

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Last updated: January 2026

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