Where to Play Pinball & Arcade Games

The Flipper Room in Concord, CA is a pinball arcade and art gallery. A beautiful and well displayed mix of new, classic and rare pinball titles including TX Sector, Batman 66-Premium, and Ultraman Collectors Edition all set to quarter play and a meticulous tilt. Join a league or tournament and watch for open play events. Purchase a comic-themed print in the art gallery or bring in your art for framing, have a custom framed mirror made, and experience pinball through the lens of art and presentation.

Pinball artwork from Brian Allen covers the walls of Maine Silverball Tavern in Saco, ME, where you’ll find a nice collection of craft beer and an even better collection of quarter-player pinball machines. Make your way down the row of Williams machines, including Grand Lizard, Fish Tales, and Taxi, then head to newer Stern machines, including The Mandalorian, complete with a Grogu doll on the playfield, and don’t miss the handful of old electro-mechanical pinball machines like pitch and bat baseball games. All ages are welcome, but a parent must accompany children. Silverball Tavern is also a host of The New England Pinball League and tournaments. 

GameCraft is an arcade bar with classic video arcade machines, pinball, and skeeball. They have local craft beers, ciders, and gamer-themed cocktails. They are 21+, Monday through Saturday, but Sunday is Family Day. The pinball collection is about 20 games, including Godzilla, Ghostbusters, Toy Story 4, and Stranger Things. GameCraft does not have a restaurant, but you may bring in outside food. They also hold bi-weekly pinball tournaments. 

The Pinball Co-op in South Burlington, VT, is the best spot for pinball in Burlington. Pay one price for unlimited play on over a dozen classic and modern pinball machines from Ballys Paragon to Sterns Star Trek. You can BYOB, stick it in the fridge, and get to flipping. Better practice! Tournament is about to start. Go to twitch.tv/ThePinballCoop to check it out!

What's there to do in Blue Ridge, GA? Play pinball until your head spins, of course! Vertigo Pinball in Blue Ridge, GA is Blue Ridge's most exciting venue to play new and vintage pinball games, enjoy a regional craft beer or cider and try unique sandwiches like the Sassy Mac panini or a gourmet hot dog. No quarters necessary – play by the hour, day, or for the whole weekend.

Super Abari Game Bar in Charlotte, NC is a barcade with a portal to the past for adult “kids.” More than 90 arcade games are arranged around a display of screens playing 80s movies. Drop some quarters into more than 30 pinball machines like Indiana Jones, Halloween, Willy Wonka, Creature from the Black Lagoon and Stranger Things. This modern spot serves craft beers and cocktails and is almost exclusively 21+ with the exception of noon to 5pm on Saturday and Sunday.

EinStein's Pub in Katy, TX, is an old watering hole where the locals enjoy pub grub, drink specials, live bands, pool, and a beautiful rotating collection of pinball machines. Monthly tournaments are on the same night as the $7 burger special. There’s also air hockey, Big Buck Hunter Reloaded, and a multicade. 

Lynn’s Arcade: A Pinball Parlor and Can Slangery. The name says it all. Lynn's is an all you can play pinball arcade that slangs cans of craft beer in Seaside, California. What more did you need? Guess you could buy one of the not-beer cans Lynn sells. Or you could buy, service or rent a pinball machine. You could even rent the venue like the Monterey Flipper Pinball league does. But why don’t you just get your can in here and play some pinball? That’s what you do at Lynn’s.

Free Play Pinball Arcade in Fraser, MI is an excellent, medium-sized classic video and pinball arcade that is family-friendly and serves a little alcohol. Pay one price and play all of the arcade blockbusters from the late 70s and 80s, with the exception of Hercules – the largest pinball machine ever made and one of only about 10 machines still in circulation. That’ll cost you a dollar. Ready for a tournament? Choose from pinball, darts, bubble hockey and foosball.

Kidforce Pinball is more than an awesome comic book and collectible toy store. They also have over 30 pinball games. Pinball games include new and classic games. They also have role-playing and board games to satisfy other gaming cravings. 

QuarterWorld Arcade is a barcade in Portland, Oregon with the second largest collection of pinball machines in the city. They have 32 pinball games on location, with a selection that includes games like The Addam's Family, Batman '66 and Iron Man. In addition to pinball, they also have over 50 classic arcade games featuring titles like Marvel vs. Capcom, NBA Jam, Pac-Man and others. If you're looking for something different to do, they also have other fun games like Dance Dance Revolution, basketball, and skee ball. QuarterWorld has 2 full bars if you get thirsty, with a focus on cocktails and draft beer. They also serve American pub food like burgers and pizza. QuarterWorld is 21+ except for Saturdays and Sundays between 1pm and 7pm. And yes, they take quarters.

Tucked inside of the Oviedo Mall is a little family fun center with a surprising pinball collection at District Eat & Play in Oviedo, FL. This one-stop destination for entertainment includes four escape rooms, boutique bowling, axe throwing, bumper cars, pinball and arcade games, a restaurant, bar, and live entertainment. Earn virtual tickets on your game card to redeem for prizes at the end of your visit. Watch for special deals like the 30 day pinball pass for $30. 

Located in a century-old bank, Morristown Game Vault in Morristown, NJ treats gaming like treasure. Inside the vault are classic arcade games from Donkey Kong to Pacman and a rotating collection of pinball machines. In the safe deposit box you’ll find PlayStation and Nintendo consoles and around each corner, more hidden gems. Game Vault charges an hourly rate and games are set to free play or join a weekly pinball tournament.

Pins Mechanical Co in Indianapolis, IN is a social destination featuring duckpin bowling, foosball, ping pong, bocce ball, and all of the most popular pinball machines just waiting for your quarters. Several bars spread across two floors with craft beer and cocktails and a great rooftop patio. Have you ever played garage ball? Here’s your chance. Pins is pet friendly and kid friendly before 8p.m. Bring your own food!

Come for pinball and stay to hear live local bands at Rock 'N Roll Pinball in Opelika, AL. More than 30 pinball machines, including classics like Attack from Mars and new popular titles like Deadpool, plus three video multicades playing 500+ games and a video pinball machine that plays over 300 games. All games are set to free play. Pay by the hour or all day, or join a league. There’s a full bar, a few snacks, and The Jailhouse music venue in the back room. Rock ‘N Roll is pet friendly, so bring Fido.

RLM Amusements is an arcade and pinball repair and sales store. They also run weekly pinball tournaments. They are open on Thursdays and Saturdays and have unlimited play for $10. The pinball collection is about 20 machines and includes the latest games from Stern. They also have classic arcade games and air hockey. They do not serve drinks or food, but you can bring in your own. 

The Beer Research Institute in Mesa, Arizona is an entertainment destination like no other! It's a pinball arcade, brewrey, and bar all in one. With 12 pinball machines on location plus over 40 classic arcade games and console games to choose from, it's sure to be every pinball enthusiast's dream come true. As if that wasn't enough, The Beer Research Institute also features a delectable food menu of brew pub classics like burgers, sandwiches, and various fried appetizers - the ideal way to accompany any pinball game session. Even competitive pinball players can get in on the action with occasional tournaments held at the Bri Taproom & Arcade. No matter your skill level or motivation for visiting The Beer Research Institute; guests of this unique location are sure to find something fun and enjoyable to entertain themselves with! Whether you're passing through Mesa or making a special trip for good beer and pinball mayhem - you won't be disappointed when you visit The Beer Research Institute!

The Garcade in Menomonee Falls, WI is a massive homage to classic gaming built for family fun. This retro arcade and pinball hall has over 150 video games, 30 pinball machines, air hockey, dance and rhythm machines, foosball and more. Pay admission and play all day. Pinball and air hockey tournaments and DDR meetups. Wonder who plays at The Garcade? Just check out those high scores. 

Fun Stop Arcade, located in the farmers market in Berlin, NJ, is worth the half hour ride from Philadelphia. Fun Stop’s new owners have spent a lot of time and money updating and maintaining the video game arcade and especially the pinball machines. Fun Stop has kiddie rides, racing games, and shooters, plus a quality lineup of pinball with modern Sterns and a few gems from the 90’s. The market itself is one of the East Coast's oldest and largest, with miles of vendors ranging from fruits and vegetables to clothing and antiques.