# The Best Places to Play Pinball in Buffalo, NY
by [Melodee Mabbitt](/author/melodee-mabbitt) · September 6, 2023 · [Travel](/news/category/travel)

> Should you find yourself in Buffalo, NY, and require a pinball fix, here are the best spots to get some flips in.

Fun facts about Buffalo, NY: the temperature has never hit 100 degrees; local laws ban throwing a snowball at anyone’s head, flirting in public, wearing yoga pants, and operating a business without a spitoon; and selfies with [Sharkgirl](https://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/44732) are a national treasure. 

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Buffalo, located in Western New York, is full of interesting treasures. Fans of mid-century modern architecture will love the five Frank Lloyd Wright houses. A gorgeous old church in downtown is now a concert venue, [Babeville](https://babevillebuffalo.com/), thanks to hometown righteous babe Ani DiFranco whose record label bought the venue. The only surviving historical carousel factory in the world, [Herschell Carousel Factory Museum](https://www.carrouselmuseum.org/), is still open to the public. Of course, the [museum formerly known as Albright-Knox](https://buffaloakg.org/) is home to some of the most famous pieces of modern and contemporary art in all of history. 

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Buffalo is home to Anchor Bar – the famed birthplace of the [hot chicken wing](https://time.com/3957370/buffalo-wings/) – but the locals might direct you to go see [Charlie the Butcher](https://www.charliethebutcher.com/) to get a beef on weck, then get sponge candy for dessert at [Mike’s](https://www.mikescandies.com/) or a nutty donut from [Paula’s](https://paulasdonuts.com/). 

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You’ll discover plenty of pinball machines and locations while you’re out enjoying Buffalo – there is a [Sopranos pinball machine](/pinball-machines/the-sopranos-2005) at the bowling alley, Classic Lanes, and a rotating lineup at Buffalo RiverWorks. 

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But if you are looking to really flip out for a while, you have excellent options: 

## Pocketeer Billiards and Bar

-   Address: 2444 Clinton St. Buffalo, NY 14224
-   Pinball machines: 89

![pocketeer billiards and bar buffalo pinball](https://media.kineticist.com/posts/play-pinball-buffalo/inline/64f89f94311f233b13e2f2e7_0eeed919-103c-4391-8dee-6535545d22da.png)

[Pocketeer Billiards and Bar](/locations/pocketeer-billiards-and-bar) is a destination for pinball enthusiasts for miles around. This pool hall has over 90 pinball machines to play (as of publishing) – making it one of the largest pinball arcades in the United States – with all of the most popular modern games, plus some well-maintained classics, and a few you can play for free on Tuesdays. There are also a few video arcade games, plenty of darts, and 20 pool tables. Pocketeer also offers pub grub, including pizza and wings, and a full bar. Pocketeer is family-friendly all day and 16 and up after 9pm. Highlights from their pinball collection include: [Alien](/pinball-machines/alien-2016), [The Big Lebowski](/pinball-machines/the-big-lebowski-2015), [Elvira and the Party Monsters](/pinball-machines/elvira-and-the-party-monsters-1989), [Iron Man](/pinball-machines/iron-man-2010), [Title Fight](/pinball-machines/title-fight-1990), and plenty more.

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## Buffalo RiverWorks

-   Address: 359 Ganson St. Buffalo, NY 14203
-   Pinball machines: 5

![buffalo riverworks pinball](https://media.kineticist.com/posts/play-pinball-buffalo/inline/64f89f9418df2d2418f76da2_09ac253d-d840-4193-84c0-550bd267bc95.png)

[Buffalo RiverWorks](/locations/buffalo-riverworks) is the city's newest premier waterfront, boating, sports, music, and entertainment destination located along the banks of the Buffalo River. This concert venue has a roller derby track, a martial arts dojo, a ferris wheel, zip lining, a ropes course, four bars, a restaurant, a brewery, two ice rinks for curling and hockey, and an arcade with bubble hockey, air hockey, and a small rotating lineup of popular modern pinball machines like Stern's [Jurassic Park](/pinball-machines/jurassic-park-2019) and [Stranger Things](/pinball-machines/stranger-things-2019) games. 

## Other Half Brewing - Buffalo Taproom

-   Address: 2845 1/2 Seneca St. Buffalo, NY 14224
-   Pinball machines: 3

![other half brewing buffalo taproom](https://media.kineticist.com/posts/play-pinball-buffalo/inline/64f89f94311f233b13e2f2ef_e85b9ec2-1ef4-42e9-8e09-0437bdedd313.png)

[Other Half Brewing Buffalo](/locations/other-half-brewing---buffalo-taproom) is brand new to Buffalo and the local pinball scene – they’re currently open in a temporary setup as they are building a kitchen and larger taproom next door. Still, the spot they’re in is spacious, the beer selection is top-notch, and there’s ski ball, foosball, and a few choice pins like [Monopoly](/pinball-machines/monopoly-2001) and [Sega’s Star Wars Trilogy](/pinball-machines/star-wars-trilogy-1997). We can’t wait to see the new digs, but this joint is a great hang in the meantime. 

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Buffalo pinball players - did we miss anything good? [Drop us a line and let us know](mailto:colin@kineticist.co?subject=Buffalo%20places%20to%20play%20pinball)!

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