# Where to Play Pinball in Cincinnati: Arcades, Bars, and Entertainment Venues with Machines
by [Colin Alsheimer](/author/colin) · August 1, 2024 · [Travel](/news/category/travel)

> Cincinnati offers pinball across dedicated arcades, entertainment venues, and shops spanning Ohio and Northern Kentucky. The region claims to be pinball's birthplace.

Cincinnati's pinball scene spreads across the Ohio side of the metro and into Northern Kentucky. The region includes a dedicated mega-arcade in Sharonville, entertainment bars downtown, and retail shops with playable machines on the east side.

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Venue

Area

Machines

Type

[Arcade Legacy Sharonville](/locations/arcade-legacy-sharonville)

Sharonville

70+

Arcade

[Comics 2 Games](/locations/comics-2-games)

Florence, KY

40+

Arcade

[Pins Mechanical Company](/locations/pins-mechanical-company-cincinnati)

Over-the-Rhine

10+

Entertainment venue

[Anderson Tap House Kitchen + Arcade](/locations/anderson-tap-house-kitchen-and-arcade)

Anderson Township

10

Family entertainment

[TimeWarp Cards and Comics](/locations/timewarp-cards-and-comics)

Eastgate

A few

Entertainment venue

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Venues range from all-you-can-play arcades with dozens of machines to family restaurants with curated lineups. Here's where to find pinball across the Cincinnati metro.

## Cincinnati Arcades

### Arcade Legacy Sharonville

**Arcade · Sharonville**

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[Arcade Legacy Sharonville](/locations/arcade-legacy-sharonville) consolidated three former Cincinnati locations into a 15,000-square-foot space in Sharonville. The venue operates on an admission-based model with most pinball and arcade games included, plus a separate premium pinball section at 50 cents per play. A bar and restaurant operate on site.

-   Pinball machines: 70+
-   Practical notes: Admission required for unlimited play; premium pinball area available without admission; bar on site; all ages during operating hours
-   Address: 2241 Crowne Point Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45241

## Cincinnati Entertainment Venues with Pinball

### Pins Mechanical Company

**Entertainment venue · Over-the-Rhine**

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[Pins Mechanical Company](/locations/pins-mechanical-company-cincinnati) occupies a multi-story building in Over-the-Rhine with duckpin bowling, bocce ball, ping pong, and pinball spread across floors. A rooftop bar with fire pits overlooks the neighborhood. Pinball machines require quarters.

-   Pinball machines: 10+
-   Practical notes: 21+ after 9pm; pinball and foosball are quarter-play; outside food welcome; no reservations
-   Address: 1124 Main St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

### Anderson Tap House Kitchen + Arcade

**Restaurant · Anderson Township**

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[Anderson Tap House Kitchen + Arcade](/locations/anderson-tap-house-kitchen-and-arcade) is a family restaurant on Cincinnati's east side with a full arcade section. The venue offers a full food menu, 30 beers on tap, and live music on the stage.

-   Pinball machines: 10
-   Practical notes: Full food menu; family-friendly; Sunday brunch available
-   Address: 7480 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45255

### TimeWarp Cards and Comics

**Retail · Eastgate**

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[TimeWarp Cards and Comics](/locations/timewarp-cards-and-comics) operates inside Eastgate Mall as a card and comic shop with playable pinball machines. The store hosts gaming events for Magic: The Gathering, Pokemon, and tabletop games.

-   Pinball machines: A few
-   Practical notes: Retail store hours; gaming events throughout the week
-   Address: 4601 Eastgate Blvd #658, Cincinnati, OH 45245

## Florence, Kentucky Arcades

### Comics 2 Games

**Arcade · Florence, KY**

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[Comics 2 Games](/locations/comics-2-games) sits just across the Ohio River in Northern Kentucky, about a mile west of I-75 exit 180. The comic shop maintains one of the region's largest pinball lineups with machines spanning vintage titles to recent releases. Games are well-maintained and the space is family-friendly.

-   Pinball machines: 40+
-   Practical notes: Family-friendly; comic shop with pull service; 15 minutes from downtown Cincinnati
-   Address: 8470 US HWY 42, Florence, KY 41042

Cincinnati's pinball options accommodate different preferences, from the all-you-can-play depth at Arcade Legacy to the entertainment-focused atmosphere at Pins Mechanical. For families, Anderson Tap House and Comics 2 Games offer food and all-ages access.

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If you notice any outdated information or know of venues we've missed, reach out and let us know.

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Last updated: January 2026

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