Where to Play Pinball in Lake Tahoe and Reno: Arcades, Bars, and Casinos with Machines
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The Lake Tahoe and Reno corridor delivers exceptional pinball depth with over 140 machines spread across seven venues. Reno anchors the scene with downtown barcades, a comic shop with the region's largest collection, and a hidden basement arcade, while Incline Village at Lake Tahoe adds a tournament-focused destination for those at the lake.
The variety here spans 24-hour casino gaming to dedicated pinball community hubs. Multiple venues host tournaments and events, making this a regional draw for competitive players.
Here's where to find pinball across the Lake Tahoe and Reno area.
| Venue | Area | Machines | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comic Kingdom | Reno | 40 | Arcade |
| Inclined to Play Pinball | Incline Village | 23 | Arcade |
| Reno Pinball Underground | Reno | 23 | Arcade |
| Playfield 76 | Downtown Reno | 22 | Bar |
| Press Start | Midtown Reno | 20 | Bar |
| Club Cal Neva | Downtown Reno | A few | Casino |
| R Town Pizza | South Reno | A few | Restaurant |
Comic shop and pinball arcade · South Virginia
Comic Kingdom pairs graphic novels, games, and collectibles with the largest publicly playable pinball collection in the region. The hybrid venue houses 40 machines spanning modern releases like Dungeons & Dragons and Venom to classics including Lord of the Rings and Flash Gordon. Friendly staff and deep inventory serve both comic collectors and pinball players.
Basement pinball arcade · South Virginia
Reno Pinball Underground operates as a tucked-away pinball arcade in the basement of the Off-The-Rack store. The venue maintains 23 well-curated machines with drop-in play, tournaments, and community meetups managed by Biggest Little Arcade & Pinball. The rotating collection has featured Addams Family, Cirqus Voltaire, and Dungeons & Dragons.
Bar-arcade · Downtown Reno
Playfield 76 delivers 22 pinball machines in a 21+ downtown bar-arcade with expanded seating and full cocktail service. The lively venue offers classic arcade games alongside pinball spanning 1980s titles to modern releases, with weekend kitchen service for pizza and food. Well-maintained machines draw praise from regulars.
Arcade bar · Midtown
Press Start (Reno) brings 20 pinball machines to Midtown Reno alongside classic arcade games, craft cocktails, and local beers. The venue hosts regular events and tournaments with a back patio for outdoor socializing. The premium-heavy lineup includes Medieval Madness, Twilight Zone, John Wick, and Godzilla.
Casino with arcade · Downtown Reno
Club Cal Neva adds pinball to a classic downtown Reno casino experience with 8 machines in an upstairs arcade section. The 24-hour venue combines low-stakes gaming and casual dining with a retro atmosphere popular among locals and tourists alike.
Pizza restaurant · South Reno
R Town Pizza pairs authentic Detroit-style square pies with 5 pinball machines in a family-friendly setting. The full bar, outdoor seating, and gluten-free/vegan options complement a modern Stern lineup including TMNT, Godzilla, JAWS, and Deadpool.
Tournament arcade · Incline Village
Inclined to Play Pinball at Tahoe Paddle Sports operates as a tournament-focused pinball arcade and community hub at Lake Tahoe. The 23-machine collection spans vintage electromechanicals to 2025 releases including King Kong and Dungeons & Dragons, with Friday night meetups and regular tournaments. Text or call for event details and registration.
The Lake Tahoe and Reno corridor rewards pinball players with unusual depth for a region this size. Comic Kingdom and the downtown Reno barcades provide extensive collections, while Inclined to Play Pinball offers a dedicated venue directly at the lake. The variety of settings—comic shop, basement arcade, casino, pizza parlor—suits different moods and occasions.
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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