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

> Western Massachusetts anchors New England pinball with a member-run club housing 67+ machines, supported by sports bars and arcades across the Pioneer Valley.

Western Massachusetts delivers one of New England's strongest pinball scenes outside Boston, anchored by a member-run cooperative with 67 machines in Palmer. The Pioneer Valley corridor adds options in Westfield, Northampton, and Holyoke, creating a regional pinball tour opportunity.

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The Western Mass Pinball Club stands out as a destination for serious players with weekly leagues and tournaments. Casual visitors find arcade options in Northampton's Thornes Marketplace and family entertainment at Round1 in Holyoke.

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Here's where to find pinball across the Springfield/Western Mass area.

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Venue

Area

Machines

Type

[Western Mass Pinball Club](https://www.kineticist.com/locations/western-mass-pinball-club)

Palmer

67

Arcade

[Shortstop Bar & Grill](https://www.kineticist.com/locations/shortstop-bar-and-grill)

Westfield

A few

Bar

[Hometown Arcade](https://www.kineticist.com/locations/hometown-arcade---northampton)

Northampton

A few

Arcade

[Round1 Holyoke](https://www.kineticist.com/locations/round1-bowling-and-amusement-holyoke)

Holyoke

A few

Entertainment

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## Pioneer Valley Arcades

### Western Mass Pinball Club

**Member-run cooperative · Palmer**

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[Western Mass Pinball Club](/locations/western-mass-pinball-club) operates as a family-friendly cooperative arcade with the largest pinball collection in Western Massachusetts. The volunteer-maintained venue houses 67 machines spanning vintage electromechanicals to modern releases, with public play hours on Thursdays and Fridays. Weekly WMPL league nights, knockout tournaments, and special events draw competitive players from across the region.

-   Pinball machines: 67
-   Practical notes: Public hours Thu-Fri; weekly leagues and tournaments; volunteer-run cooperative
-   Address: 4 Springfield St, Palmer, MA 01080

### Hometown Arcade - Northampton

**Retro arcade · Thornes Marketplace**

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[Hometown Arcade - Northampton](/locations/hometown-arcade---northampton) brings 8 pinball machines to Thornes Marketplace alongside 50+ classic and modern arcade games, skee-ball, and air hockey. Most arcade titles run on free play, while coin-operated pinball typically costs $0.50-$1 per game. The rotating collection includes TMNT, X-Men, Stranger Things, and Star Wars machines.

-   Pinball machines: A few
-   Practical notes: Thornes Marketplace; most arcade free-play; pinball $0.50-$1/game
-   Address: 150 Main St Suite 40, Lower Level 1, Northampton, MA 01060

### Round1 Bowling & Amusement Holyoke

**Entertainment center · Holyoke**

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[Round1 Bowling & Amusement Holyoke](/locations/round1-bowling-and-amusement-holyoke) adds pinball to a Japanese-style entertainment complex with 16 bowling lanes, karaoke rooms, and 150+ arcade and crane games. The family destination maintains 5 modern machines including Guardians of the Galaxy, Iron Maiden, and Deadpool, open daily until 2am.

-   Pinball machines: A few
-   Practical notes: Open daily until 2am; bowling; karaoke; Japanese arcade games
-   Address: 50 Holyoke St, Holyoke, MA 01040

## Westfield Bars with Pinball

### Shortstop Bar & Grill

**Sports bar · Westfield**

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[Shortstop Bar & Grill](/locations/shortstop-bar-and-grill) combines 9 pinball machines with pub grub, live music, and monthly IFPA-sanctioned tournaments. The family-owned sports bar in Westfield operates as a Stern Insider location with Game Changer Amusements managing the rotating lineup including X-Men, JAWS, Stranger Things, and Iron Maiden machines.

-   Pinball machines: A few
-   Practical notes: Monthly IFPA tournaments; Stern Insider location; patio and live music
-   Address: 99 Springfield Rd, Westfield, MA 01085

Western Massachusetts rewards pinball players with the Western Mass Pinball Club as a regional destination. The cooperative's 67-machine collection and competitive events justify the trip alone, while the Pioneer Valley's other venues add casual options for visitors exploring Northampton, Holyoke, and Westfield.

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