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.
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.
Here's where to find pinball across Wichita.
Wichita Bars with Pinball
The Arcade
Barcade · Downtown
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
Kirby's 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
Headshots Bar & 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
Gilley's 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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