Southwest Florida delivers one of the state's strongest pinball scenes outside the major metros. Fort Myers anchors the region with a nonprofit arcade housing over 75 machines, while Bonita Springs and Cape Coral contribute a brewery and pizza spot with substantial collections of their own.
The Pinball Asylum stands out as a destination-worthy collection with tournament-ready machines and IFPA events. More casual players find well-maintained lineups at the brewery and pizza venues, both of which host regular league play. The geographic spread across three cities works well for a Southwest Florida pinball road trip.
Here's where to find pinball across the Fort Myers area.
Fort Myers Arcades
The Pinball Asylum
Nonprofit pinball arcade · Jetport Commerce
The Pinball Asylum operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arcade with the largest pinball collection in Southwest Florida. The "silverball sanctuary" houses 76 well-maintained machines spanning vintage gems like Gusher (1958) and Slick Chick (1963) to modern tournament-ready titles including Star Wars: Fall of the Empire and Venom. Monthly Asylum Inmates league nights and frequent IFPA-sanctioned tournaments draw competitive players.
- Pinball machines: 70+
- Practical notes: Saturdays 11am-4pm; donation-supported; IFPA tournaments; monthly league
- Address: 13721 Jetport Commerce Pkwy, Unit 6, Fort Myers, FL 33913
Bonita Springs Breweries with Pinball
Riptide Brewing Company's Bonita Springs Brewhouse
Production brewery · Bonita Springs
Riptide Brewing Company's Bonita Springs Brewhouse pairs craft beer with one of the area's larger brewery pinball collections. The laid-back taproom offers 18 machines alongside rotating small-batch beers, food trucks, and live music. A Monday pinball league and regular trivia nights provide structured play opportunities.
- Pinball machines: 18
- Practical notes: Monday pinball league; food trucks; live music; trivia nights
- Address: 28120 Hunters Ridge Blvd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135
Cape Coral Restaurants with Pinball
Nice Guys Pizza and Beer
Pizza restaurant · Cape Coral
Nice Guys Pizza and Beer combines hand-tossed pizza and rotating craft beer taps with 14 pinball machines in a lively, no-frills setting. The Cape Coral spot hosts local pinball leagues alongside casual play, with a rock-heavy lineup including Led Zeppelin, Metallica, Iron Maiden, The Rolling Stones, and Foo Fighters.
- Pinball machines: 14
- Practical notes: Hand-tossed pizza; craft beer; local league play; late-night weekend hours
- Address: 1334 Cape Coral Pkwy E, Cape Coral, FL 33904
Fort Myers proves that serious pinball scenes exist beyond Florida's major cities. The Pinball Asylum alone justifies a trip for collectors and competitive players, while Riptide and Nice Guys offer excellent casual options with leagues for those who want structured play. All three venues maintain well-curated collections worth exploring.
