# Where to Play Pinball in Branson: Arcades, Bars, and Game Stores with Machines
by [Colin Alsheimer](/author/colin) · May 19, 2025 · [Travel](/news/category/travel)

> The Branson and Springfield Ozarks corridor offers pinball at retro '80s-themed arcades, a tabletop gaming store, and a neighborhood bar known for secret sandwiches.

The Branson and Springfield corridor offers pinball across two related '80s-themed retro arcades, a tabletop gaming store, and a cocktail-forward neighborhood bar. Branson proper hosts a substantial arcade, while Springfield adds three venues about 40 minutes north for those exploring the wider Ozarks region.

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The retro arcade format dominates here, with unlimited video game passes paired with quarter-operated pinball. The variety extends to tabletop gaming and late-night bar atmospheres in Springfield.

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Here's where to find pinball across the Branson and Springfield area.

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Venue

Area

Machines

Type

[1984 Branson](https://www.kineticist.com/locations/1984-branson)

Branson

25

Arcade

[1984 Arcade](https://www.kineticist.com/locations/1984-arcade)

Springfield

22

Arcade

[Meta Games Unlimited](https://www.kineticist.com/locations/meta-games-unlimited)

Springfield

17

Game Store

[Sweet Boy's](https://www.kineticist.com/locations/sweet-boys-neighborhood-bar)

Springfield

10

Bar

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## Branson Arcades

### 1984 Branson

**Retro arcade · Gretna Road**

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[1984 Branson](/locations/1984-branson) delivers an '80s-themed family-friendly arcade with 25 pinball machines alongside classic video cabinets, air hockey, foosball, and claw machines. The venue offers $12 all-night passes for unlimited video games while pinball runs on quarters. The rotating collection includes Guardians of the Galaxy, Deadpool, Star Trek: TNG, and classics like Xenon and Space Shuttle.

-   Pinball machines: 25
-   Practical notes: $12 unlimited video games; pinball on quarters; party space available
-   Address: 4740 Gretna Rd, Branson, MO 65616

## Springfield Arcades

### 1984 Arcade

**Retro arcade · Downtown Springfield**

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[1984 Arcade](/locations/1984-arcade) brings the same '80s-themed format to Springfield with 22 pinball machines, neon atmosphere, and capacity for 250 guests. The venue offers $10 unlimited video game passes Wednesday through Saturday 4-11pm, with pinball and claw machines on quarters. Popular for groups, date nights, and private parties.

-   Pinball machines: 22
-   Practical notes: $10 unlimited video games; pinball on quarters; Wed-Sat 4-11pm; private parties
-   Address: 400 S Jefferson Ave, Springfield, MO 65806

### Meta Games Unlimited

**Game store and arcade · East Springfield**

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[Meta Games Unlimited](/locations/meta-games-unlimited) combines a community-focused game store with a dedicated pinball area housing 17 machines. The venue offers board games, tabletop gaming supplies, and organized play for Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons. A spacious back area accommodates league nights, tournaments, and events alongside the pinball collection.

-   Pinball machines: 17
-   Practical notes: Tabletop gaming store; MTG and D&D organized play; tournaments
-   Address: 3309 East Sunshine St, Springfield, MO 65804

## Springfield Bars with Pinball

### Sweet Boy's Neighborhood Bar

**Cocktail bar · Downtown Springfield**

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[Sweet Boy's Neighborhood Bar](/locations/sweet-boys-neighborhood-bar) adds 10 pinball machines to a late-night cocktail destination known for its "Secret Sandwiches." The neighborhood bar offers classic and signature cocktails, craft beer, and a focused whiskey and bourbon selection alongside a rotating pinball lineup and regular drink specials.

-   Pinball machines: 10
-   Practical notes: Late-night bar; cocktails and whiskey; "Secret Sandwiches"; rotating collection
-   Address: 310 South Ave, Springfield, MO 65806

The Branson and Springfield pinball scene centers on the 1984 arcade brand, with both locations offering similar retro experiences. Meta Games adds a tabletop gaming twist for the hobby crowd, while Sweet Boy's provides an adults-only late-night option in Springfield. Visitors to Branson can easily add Springfield venues as a day trip extension.

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