# Where to Play Pinball in Wichita: Barcades, Dive Bars, and Entertainment Venues with Machines
by [Colin Alsheimer](/author/colin) · May 19, 2025 · [Travel](/news/category/travel)

> Wichita's pinball scene spans a downtown barcade with the largest collection, a dive bar with a dedicated pinball hangout, an affordable gaming pub, and a country-western entertainment complex.

Wichita delivers solid pinball variety across four distinct venues. The downtown barcade anchors the scene with the largest collection, while an eclectic dive bar offers a dedicated pinball hangout next door. A gaming pub provides exceptional value with unlimited play, and a sprawling country-western complex adds machines to its entertainment mix.

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The scene here ranges from dedicated pinball rooms to games mixed alongside bowling, BBQ, and live music. Most venues offer reasonable pricing for extended sessions.

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Here's where to find pinball across Wichita.

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Venue

Area

Machines

Type

[The Arcade](https://www.kineticist.com/locations/the-arcade-wichita)

Downtown

23

Barcade

[Kirby's Beer Store](https://www.kineticist.com/locations/kirbys-beer-store)

East Side

14

Bar

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

Woodlawn

A few

Bar

[Gilley's Park City](https://www.kineticist.com/locations/gilleys-park-city)

Park City

A few

Entertainment

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## Wichita Bars with Pinball

### The Arcade

**Barcade · Downtown**

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[The Arcade (Wichita)](/locations/the-arcade-wichita) operates as the city's flagship barcade with 23 pinball machines in a dedicated pinball room. The downtown venue pairs a full bar with retro video games, skee-ball, and late-night hours. All-day play passes run approximately $12, with most arcade cabinets free-to-play. The rotating collection includes Dungeons & Dragons, Star Wars: Fall of the Empire, The Addams Family, and Metallica.

-   Pinball machines: 23
-   Practical notes: ~$12 all-day pass; pinball 50¢/play; 21+ after 9pm Fri/Sat
-   Address: 906 E 3rd St N, Wichita, KS 67202

### Kirby's Beer Store

**Dive bar with pinball hangout · East Side**

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[Kirby's Beer Store](/locations/kirbys-beer-store) combines a welcoming dive bar and live music venue with Kirby's FlipSide next door—a dedicated pinball-focused hangout. The eclectic spot offers a wide beer and cider selection alongside 14 machines spanning vintage titles like Fire! and Seawitch to modern releases including JAWS, King Kong, and Harry Potter.

-   Pinball machines: 14
-   Practical notes: Dive bar atmosphere; FlipSide pinball hangout next door; live music
-   Address: 3227 East 17th St North, Wichita, KS 67208

### Headshots Bar & Grill

**Gaming pub · Woodlawn**

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[Headshots Bar & Grill](/locations/headshots-bar-and-grill) delivers exceptional value with $5 unlimited all-day gaming across 8 pinball machines, over 1,000 video games, and 500+ board games. The full-service pub offers pool, cornhole, an elevated menu of burgers and pizza, and regular tabletop and card-game nights. Monthly memberships available for frequent visitors.

-   Pinball machines: A few
-   Practical notes: $5 unlimited gaming; 1,000+ video games; 500+ board games; elevated pub food
-   Address: 2120 N Woodlawn Blvd, Wichita, KS 67208

## Park City Entertainment Venues

### Gilley's Park City

**Saloon and entertainment complex · Park City**

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[Gilley's Park City](/locations/gilleys-park-city) spreads entertainment across a sprawling complex featuring BBQ, live country music, sports viewing, and a Hi-Score arcade area with 5 pinball machines, bowling, and golf simulators. The saloon atmosphere suits groups looking to combine pinball with a broader entertainment outing.

-   Pinball machines: A few
-   Practical notes: Country dance hall; BBQ; bowling and golf simulators; sports viewing
-   Address: 1500 E 77th St N, Park City, KS 67147

Wichita's pinball options suit different moods and budgets. The Arcade delivers depth for dedicated sessions, while Kirby's FlipSide provides dive-bar charm with quality machines. Headshots offers unbeatable value for all-day gaming, and Gilley's rounds out the scene for those wanting pinball alongside country-western entertainment.

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