Grand Rapids hosts one of Michigan's most active pinball scenes, with multiple dedicated arcades and bar venues spread across the metro. The city proper offers downtown barcades with substantial collections, while suburbs like Rockford contribute family-friendly options with deep lineups.
The scene here splits between dedicated pinball destinations with 20+ machines and neighborhood bars with smaller but curated selections. Most venues operate on free-play or pay-by-hour models rather than quarter-drop, making extended sessions accessible.
Here's where to find pinball across the Grand Rapids metro.
Grand Rapids Arcades
RLM Amusements
Pinball arcade and store · Plainfield
RLM Amusements operates as a family-friendly pinball and arcade destination with the area's largest collection. The venue offers unlimited play sessions, weekly tournaments and leagues, and also functions as a pinball store with sales and repair services. Outside food is permitted, with a microwave and fridge on-site.
- Pinball machines: 30+
- Practical notes: $15 admission ($10 kids); unlimited play; Fri 5pm-1am, Sat 12pm-10pm
- Address: 4318 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Grand Rapids Bars with Pinball
The Pyramid Scheme
Barcade and live music venue · Downtown
The Pyramid Scheme combines a 21+ arcade bar with a live music venue in a kitschy dive-bar setting. The downtown spot pairs 20+ pinball machines with craft beer and regular shows. The lineup spans recent releases like Dune and Harry Potter alongside classics like Twilight Zone and Attack from Mars.
- Pinball machines: 20+
- Practical notes: 21+ only; live music venue; dive-bar vibe
- Address: 68 Commerce Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Stella's Lounge
Bar and restaurant · Downtown
Stella's Lounge draws crowds for its award-winning giant stuffed burgers and 250+ whiskey selection, with pinball and classic arcade games adding to the retro graffiti-covered atmosphere. The downtown bar offers vegan options, trivia nights, and patio seating alongside a small modern Stern lineup.
- Pinball machines: A few
- Practical notes: Famous for burgers; 250+ whiskeys; patio seating; trivia nights
- Address: 53 Commerce Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
The Meanwhile
Neighborhood bar · Wealthy Street
The Meanwhile operates as a cozy neighborhood bar with art-covered walls and a rotating pinball collection. The Wealthy Street spot offers affordable drinks and a friendly atmosphere, with machines including Elvira's House of Horrors, Metallica, and Theatre of Magic.
- Pinball machines: A few
- Practical notes: Cozy neighborhood bar; rotating collection; affordable drinks
- Address: 1005 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Rockford Arcades
Pinball Land
Retro arcade · Rockford
Pinball Land spreads 75+ arcade and pinball games across seven themed rooms in downtown Rockford. The all-ages venue operates on a pay-by-hour unlimited play model, making it popular for birthday parties and family outings. The clean, friendly space includes both classic and modern machines.
- Pinball machines: 20+
- Practical notes: Pay-by-hour unlimited play; seven themed rooms; birthday party packages
- Address: 114 Courtland St, Rockford, MI 49341
Holland Bars with Pinball
Big E's Sports Grill
Sports bar · Holland (Downtown)
Big E's Sports Grill occupies the main floor of the Courtyard by Marriott in downtown Holland with 70+ TVs and a small premium pinball lineup. The family-friendly sports bar serves wings, burgers, and pub favorites alongside recent Stern releases including X-Men, Avatar, and King Kong.
- Pinball machines: A few
- Practical notes: Sports bar in hotel; 70+ TVs; family-friendly
- Address: 121 E 8th St, Holland, MI 49423
Grand Rapids rewards pinball players with options at every level. Dedicated players can spend hours at RLM Amusements, Pyramid Scheme, or Pinball Land, while casual visitors find machines alongside food and drinks at neighborhood spots throughout the metro.
