Where to Play Pinball & Arcade Games

When it comes to amusement parks and family-friendly fun, Castles n' Coasters in Phoenix, Arizona is a great destination. The amusement park has something for everyone - from mini-golfing to thrilling rides and roller coasters, bumper boats, Indy car racing, and of course a full amusement park arcade with over 18 pinball machines on location. Each day at Castles n' Coasters can provide hours of enjoyment as you relish in all the fun activities the amusement park offers. Not to mention the selection of food and drinks on site (just no alcohol). From kiddos to grown ups alike, there's something for everyone at Castles n' Coasters amusement park that will leave everyone with cherished memories of family-friendly fun. Be sure to take a visit if you're ever in Phoenix, Arizona!

Scoreboard Sports Bar in Portland, Oregon is the perfect place to get your game on - literally. With a dozen pinball machines currently on location, this low key divey sports bar has something for everyone. And if pinball isn't your thing, they've also got skee ball and pool. Not to mention their affordable prices. You can't go wrong with their menu, which features lots of fried options like fried chicken, mozzarella sticks plus standard fare like burgers and sandwiches. And their pinball machines are typically well maintained.

Rullo's in Brooklyn NYC is a cocktail and pinball bar that brings together a fun and low-key atmosphere. Formerly the home of Sidecar, Rullo's features six pinball machines on location that are all known to be well-maintained. Rullo's has a diverse collection of pinball tables; their lineup includes games from many different eras, including the hard-to-find Big Lebowski game. Rullo's staff is always friendly and helpful. They don't have food on-site but if you get lucky it might be nice enough to sit outside in their small backyard patio. Inside Rullo's, you'll find plenty of classic booth seating perfect for larger groups as well as a large bar top with plenty of space for drinks and snacks. Whether you're a pinball enthusiast or just looking for a cozy spot to hang out in Brooklyn, Rullo's is definitely worth checking out!

Gestalt is the quintessential San Francisco craft beer dive bar and barcade. Tucked away in a corner of the city, Gestalt is a dark and divey bar focused on craft beer and eight different pinball machines. The small food menu offers delicious sausages and German soft pretzels to soak up all the beer you'll be drinking. Gestalt also offers pinball leagues and tournaments for those who want to get competitive. And if pinball isn't your thing, they also occasionally have DJ nights where they play vinyl records. So whether you're in the mood to drink, eat, or play, Gestalt has you covered.

16-Bit Bar + Arcade in Indianapolis, IN is a barcade for adult kids who want to have a few drinks and play for free on old arcade classics like Donkey Kong and Asteroid, or drop quarters into a few great pinball games like Deadpool, Tron Legacy, Star Wars, Spiderman and Guardians of the Galaxy. Head up the stairs to play skee ball or plop down on a couch to play Sega. Feel free to bring food or Fido since 16-Bit is dog friendly. Everyone on two legs must be 21+.