# Where to Play Pinball in Seattle: Arcades, Bars, and Museums with Machines by [Colin Alsheimer](/author/colin) · May 18, 2023 · [Travel](/news/category/travel) > Seattle offers pinball across dozens of venues, from a dedicated museum in the International District to neighborhood barcades in Fremont and Belltown. This guide covers where to find machines across the metro. Seattle has one of the deeper pinball scenes on the West Coast. The city proper clusters machines in Belltown and Fremont, while the broader metro spreads options from Edmonds down through Renton and Des Moines. Venue types range from a dedicated pinball museum to dive bars, family arcades, and pizza joints with sizable collections. ‍ The scene skews toward arcades and barcades where games are the primary draw, though several neighborhood bars keep solid lineups alongside food and drinks. Here's where to find pinball across the Seattle metro. ‍ Venue Area Machines Type [Seattle Pinball Museum](/locations/seattle-pinball-museum) International District 40+ Museum [The Ice Box Arcade](/locations/the-ice-box) Fremont 40+ Barcade [Jupiter Bar](/locations/jupiter-bar) Belltown 30+ Art bar [8-Bit Arcade Bar](/locations/8-bit-arcade-bar) Renton 20+ Family arcade [Georgetown Pizza & Arcade](/locations/georgetown-pizza-and-arcade) Georgetown 20+ Pizza & arcade [Another Castle: Arcade Edition](/locations/another-castle-arcade-edition-edmonds) Edmonds 20+ Arcade & game store [Waterland Arcade](/locations/waterland-arcade) Des Moines 20+ Arcade bar [ADD-A-Ball](/locations/add-a-ball) Fremont 20+ Arcade bar [Admiral Pub](/locations/admiral-pub) West Seattle 20+ Sports bar [Shorty's](/locations/shortys) Belltown 15+ Dive bar ‍ ## Seattle Arcades ### Seattle Pinball Museum **Interactive museum · International District** ![__wf_reserved_inherit](https://media.kineticist.com/posts/seattle-pinball-arcades/inline/695ae2af587f9bd0edeae164_670743259df3898e537d674f_seattle-pinball-museum-sign.avif) [Seattle Pinball Museum](/locations/seattle-pinball-museum) houses the largest public pinball collection in the Pacific Northwest. A single admission ($23 adults, $20 ages 7-14) unlocks unlimited play on machines spanning from 1960s electromechanicals to current releases. The museum stocks vintage sodas, local craft beer, and snacks. - Pinball machines: 40+ - Practical notes: Ages 7+ only, unlimited play with admission - Address: 508 Maynard Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104 ### The Ice Box Arcade **Barcade · Fremont** ![__wf_reserved_inherit](https://media.kineticist.com/posts/seattle-pinball-arcades/inline/695ae2f3ad4bd8d35d15e28b_67073aac7feca4c4fadc7290_the-ice-box-arcade-seattle-wa.avif) [The Ice Box Arcade](/locations/the-ice-box) fills a former ice facility with one of the largest pinball lineups in Seattle. The space includes an outdoor beer garden, air hockey, pool, shuffleboard, and Killer Queen. All ages until 8pm, 21+ after. - Pinball machines: 40+ - Practical notes: Weekly tournaments Fridays, karaoke Thursdays - Address: 615 NW Bright St, Seattle, WA 98107 ### ADD-A-Ball **Basement arcade bar · Fremont** ![__wf_reserved_inherit](https://media.kineticist.com/posts/seattle-pinball-arcades/inline/695ae30d0074f26e62b44439_670735d3298329fcb118a99d_add-a-ball-pinball-arcade.avif) [ADD-A-Ball](/locations/add-a-ball) occupies a basement space across from Brouwers in Fremont. The venue has operated since 2011 and maintains a collection of vintage coin-op arcade machines alongside pinball. Live shows run Friday and Saturday nights. The decor includes a Patrick Swayze mural and cat pictures. - Pinball machines: 20+ - Practical notes: 21+ only, coin-operated games - Address: 315 N 36th St Unit 2B, Seattle, WA 98103 ### 8-Bit Arcade Bar **Family arcade · Renton** ![__wf_reserved_inherit](https://media.kineticist.com/posts/seattle-pinball-arcades/inline/695ae325d0aad73069805eb8_670746e9b91868ae1e7676ed_8-bit-arcade-bar-renton.avif) [8-Bit Arcade Bar](/locations/8-bit-arcade-bar) offers a family-friendly environment until 9pm, with pizza, milkshakes, and beer available. Games run on quarters. The venue hosts weekly tournaments on Tuesdays and Fridays alongside a lineup of classic arcade cabinets. - Pinball machines: 20+ - Practical notes: All ages until 9pm, quarter-play games - Address: 916 S 3rd St, Renton, WA 98057 ### Georgetown Pizza & Arcade **Pizza restaurant & arcade · Georgetown** ![__wf_reserved_inherit](https://media.kineticist.com/posts/seattle-pinball-arcades/inline/7eb331ed978a.avif) [Georgetown Pizza & Arcade](/locations/georgetown-pizza-and-arcade) opened in November 2022, combining pizza by the slice with a dedicated game room. The venue keeps a notable Xenon machine featuring Suzanne Ciani's voice work. All ages until 8pm; beer, wine, and liquor available. - Pinball machines: 20+ - Practical notes: Weekly tournaments Thursdays and Sundays - Address: 5513 Airport Way S, Seattle, WA 98108 ### Another Castle: Arcade Edition **Arcade & game store · Edmonds** ![__wf_reserved_inherit](https://media.kineticist.com/posts/seattle-pinball-arcades/inline/695ae3680786059fd90bfd79_67073d622fcf9cabf8be9b1d_another-castle-arcade-edmonds-pinball.avif) [Another Castle: Arcade Edition](/locations/another-castle-arcade-edition-edmonds) combines a video game store with a dedicated arcade space in Edmonds. The venue stocks classic arcade games, Japanese imports, pinball machines, plus beer, soda, and snacks. Multiple tournaments run weekly. - Pinball machines: 20+ - Practical notes: All ages, closed Tuesdays - Address: 23303 Hwy 99, Suite C, Edmonds, WA 98026 ### Waterland Arcade **Arcade bar · Des Moines** ‍ [Waterland Arcade](/locations/waterland-arcade) sits in the Marina District of Des Moines, three miles from SeaTac Airport. A single admission unlocks unlimited play on all games including pinball. The venue keeps 40+ craft beers and ciders on tap and hosts DJ nights, pinball tournaments, and karaoke. - Pinball machines: 20+ - Practical notes: All ages, unlimited play with admission, party rentals available - Address: 22306 Marine View Dr S, Des Moines, WA 98198 ## Seattle Bars with Pinball ### Jupiter Bar **Art bar · Belltown** ![__wf_reserved_inherit](https://media.kineticist.com/posts/seattle-pinball-arcades/inline/695ae383a62da5b10f3046e9_69402c9cae9479ef7c1f6d4a_waterland-arcade-de-moines-pinball-arcade-wa.webp) [Jupiter Bar](/locations/jupiter-bar) fills a Belltown space with murals, two bars, and a rotating pinball lineup. The venue includes Good Shape Pizza and Situ Tacos, plus Killer Queen, a pool table, and a karaoke lounge. Weekly tournaments run alongside regular programming. - Pinball machines: 30+ - Practical notes: 21+ only - Address: 2126 2nd Ave Suite A, Seattle, WA 98121 ### Shorty's **Dive bar · Belltown** ![__wf_reserved_inherit](https://media.kineticist.com/posts/seattle-pinball-arcades/inline/695ae399551220335bc29038_670740f313cb42c6f5996fc0_shorty-s-pinball-arcade-seattle-wa.avif) [Shorty's](/locations/shortys) has operated as a Coney Island-themed dive bar in Belltown since 1997 and helped establish Seattle's pinball scene. The space features clown memorabilia throughout, hot dogs, cheap beer, and classic arcade games alongside pinball. Machines run on quarters. - Pinball machines: 15+ - Practical notes: 21+, quarter-play, open noon-2am daily - Address: 2316 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98121 ### Admiral Pub **Sports bar · West Seattle** ![__wf_reserved_inherit](https://media.kineticist.com/posts/seattle-pinball-arcades/inline/695ae3b01be3727e88cf5ea9_670738510fffd20159bb3af1_admiral-pub-pinball-arcade-seattle-wa.avif) [Admiral Pub](/locations/admiral-pub) keeps a lineup of Stern pinball machines in this West Seattle neighborhood bar. The venue has operated since the 1950s and serves as an official Mariners and Kraken bar, with 12 TVs and a projector. Other games include darts, skeeball, ping pong, and board games. - Pinball machines: 20+ - Practical notes: Monthly tournaments (last Thursday), all ages until 7pm - Address: 2306 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116 Seattle offers options for different approaches to pinball. Players looking for deeper collections and dedicated environments can head to the Pinball Museum, The Ice Box, or ADD-A-Ball. Those wanting pinball alongside food and drinks have options across Belltown, Georgetown, and West Seattle. Several venues run weekly tournaments for competitive play. ‍ Know of a location that should be listed, or spot something that needs updating? Send corrections to help keep this guide accurate. ‍ Last updated: January 2026 --- _Canonical URL: https://www.kineticist.com/news/seattle-pinball-arcades_