Where to Play Pinball & Arcade Games

Flippers Family Arcade, at 1617 Capitol Ave in downtown Cheyenne, is a family-friendly arcade and arcade bar that blends retro and modern video games, air hockey, a ticket-redemption prize center, on-site food and drinks, and a dedicated pinball room housing 16 machines that rotate between classic and licensed modern titles, and the clean, kid-friendly venue is popular for birthday and group events and earns consistently positive reviews for friendly staff, varied games and reasonable food and drink options.

Smash N Axe Arcade Disco is a high-energy arcade and entertainment venue located in the basement of the Nor‑Villa Motor Hotel at 1763 Henderson Hwy in Winnipeg, MB. The venue blends axe throwing, smash rooms, a bar and a neon "arcade disco" atmosphere and offers party and corporate bookings as detailed on its website. It also boasts a sizable game floor with a notable pinball collection—Pinball Map lists 16 machines on-site—and regularly hosts Manitoba pinball league nights and community events.

Finney's Arcade & Parlor at 417 Market Ave N in downtown Canton combines a full bar, pizza and house-made pies with a nostalgic game floor—featuring pinball, skee‑ball, air hockey and classic video cabinets—for casual nights out and family fun. The venue hosts 16 pinball machines as part of a larger collection of over 40 arcade and specialty games, and is known locally for its lively atmosphere and weekly events.

Underground Retrocade at 121 West Main Street in West Dundee, IL is a vintage-focused arcade offering over 200 classic video and action games, skeeball, air hockey and a 5,000+ song jukebox, with a dedicated pinball area of 16 machines played a la carte (pinball tokens 2 for $1; tables priced 1–3 tokens per 3-ball play) alongside a $20 unlimited free-play option for video and action games; the venue provides high-score tracking via Aurcade/Twin Galaxies and operates evenings on weekdays and noon–11pm weekends.

Visitors praise its nostalgic atmosphere and well-maintained machines, making it a popular local destination for retro gaming fans.

Wye Beer Co., located at 3 Forbes Rd in Trafford, PA, is a craft brewery and taproom with a full kitchen, indoor and outdoor seating, live music and a private-event room, offering a welcoming spot for locals and visitors to enjoy house beers and food alongside community events. The venue also features a sizable pinball arcade of 16 machines for walk-in play and group nights, combining craft beer and gaming for a lively, family-friendly atmosphere.

The Pint Public House at 277 Front St West in Toronto is a boisterous sports pub and event venue with a large draft selection, classic pub fare and an upstairs “Upper Deck” used for live sports, music and private events—popular with convention-goers and downtown crowds near the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.

Level 256 Classic Arcade Bar is a pinball-focused barcade in Asheville’s South Slope at 79 Coxe Ave, pairing a full bar with retro arcade cabinets and a curated collection of 16 pinball machines (current roster available on-site). Guests enjoy all-day unlimited play for a modest cover (commonly $10) and reviewers praise the clean, well-maintained machines and lively downtown atmosphere.

Bender Bar and Grill, located at 321 W Ben White Blvd in South Austin, is a lively 21+ bar and grill with a full bar featuring around 20 rotating draft taps, a kitchen serving pub-friendly fare until midnight, multiple TVs, a jukebox, a game room with pool, darts and video games, and a large outdoor patio; it opens daily at 3 PM and is a popular spot for happy hour and game nights. The venue also maintains a rotating collection of roughly 16 pinball machines (listed on PinballMap) and hosts local pinball events, making it a go-to spot for pinball enthusiasts in Austin.

Craft And Draft Irmo at 7583 Saint Andrews Road in Irmo, SC is a lively craft beer taproom and casual restaurant with an on-site pinball arcade and rotating draft list, offering a relaxed spot for families and pinball fans alike; notable machines on the floor include Jaws (Pro), King Kong: Myth of Terror Island (Pro), Jurassic Park (Pro), Ghostbusters (Pro), Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast (Premium), Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant’s Eye (Pro), Embryon, NBA, NBA Fastbreak, Road Show, Spider-Man, Star Wars (Pro), Stranger Things (Pro), Strikes and Spares, The Walking Dead (Pro), Venom (Pro), World Cup Soccer.

Hailstorm Brewing Co in Tinley Park at 8060 186th St is a brewcade-style taproom and craft brewery known for 16 rotating house taps, a scratch-made kitchen, a spacious beer garden with firepit, frequent live music and community events, and a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere perfect for groups. The taproom also hosts a rotating collection of pinball machines, featuring Deadpool, Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant's Eye, Oktoberfest, The Simpsons Pinball Party, Cactus Canyon, Godzilla, Elvira's House of Horrors, Monster Bash, Attack From Mars, White Water, Stranger Things, Tales from the Crypt, Ghostbusters, The Uncanny X-Men, Metallica Remastered and Jurassic Park, making it a local favorite for craft beer and nostalgic gaming nights.

Sunshine Laundromat at 860 Manhattan Ave in Greenpoint, Brooklyn blends a fully functioning laundromat with a cozy arcade-bar atmosphere, featuring 16 pinball machines, a curated beer selection and a rotating roster of classic and modern machines for casual play, tournaments, and private bookings. Praised for its friendly staff, speakeasy vibe and strong local reviews, Sunshine is a popular late-night spot (often open until 2 a.m.) where visitors can grab a beer, play pinball, and join community events and tournaments.

Riptide Brewing Company's Bonita Springs Brewhouse at 28120 Hunters Ridge Blvd is a laid-back production brewery and taproom serving a rotating selection of small-batch craft beers with food trucks, live music and regular trivia nights that create a lively local hangout atmosphere. The brewhouse boasts roughly 16 pinball machines and hosts a weekly Monday pinball league, making it a popular destination for both beer enthusiasts and pinball players in Bonita Springs.

Empire Alternacade & Events Cairns, located at 86 Sheridan St in Cairns City, is an alternative arcade bar that blends classic arcade machines, retro consoles, a full bar and regular themed events for a lively, nostalgic hangout for locals and visitors alike. The venue also offers over 100 board games and a rotating collection of 15 pinball machines, making it a go-to spot for pinball and retro-gaming nights in Far North Queensland.

Tilted Arcade at The Mighty Axe, located at 5410 E High St Suite 102 in Phoenix, is the pinball-focused section of The Mighty Axe that combines WATL-certified axe throwing and interactive digital target games with a cozy, mountain-modern bar atmosphere and a rotating selection of local craft beers and weekday happy hour; the Phoenix venue is family-friendly and hosts roughly 15 pinball machines (current roster includes IDs 3677, 3179, 3023, 3227, 3800, 3674, 3169, 4508, 3845, 3415) for casual play, parties, and team events, with reservations recommended for groups and events.

Short Circuit Arcade Bar at 204 E 3rd Ave in downtown Lexington, NC pairs a full cocktail program and self‑serve beer taps with an eclectic mix of classic and modern arcade games, creating a lively social spot for locals and visitors alike. The venue maintains a rotating collection of about 15 pinball machines alongside video cabinets, regular events and a welcoming, community‑focused atmosphere that reviewers praise for friendly staff and a fun vibe.

Plymouth Tap at 101 E Mill St in Plymouth, WI is a lively bar-and-grill known for made-to-order burgers, a full bar and a game-focused atmosphere—its website advertises 14 pinball machines (local press has reported as many as 15) alongside pool tables, darts, Golden Tee and Big Buck Hunter, making it a go-to spot for pinball enthusiasts and groups looking for a fun night out. The Tap earns consistently positive feedback for friendly staff and hearty bar fare, keeps late hours with the grill open until midnight, and offers a welcoming, casual setting ideal for game nights or relaxed dining.

Hermosa Brewing at 1855 Del Amo Blvd in Torrance is a brewpub-style taproom that pairs a rotating lineup of house beers with food-truck pop-ups, private-event space and an arcade area featuring pinball, video games, pool and darts, making it a popular spot for casual play and tournaments. The location maintains a large pinball collection, including Alien (Limited Version), Batman (The Dark Knight), Foo Fighters (Premium), Godzilla (Premium), Hot Wheels, Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast (Pro), John Wick (Pro), Jurassic Park (Premium), Led Zeppelin (Pro), Metallica (Premium), Pulp Fiction (SE), Rush (Premium), Star Wars (Pro), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Premium), The Big Lebowski, The Mandalorian (Premium), Venom (LE), X-Men (LE). Guests frequently praise the beer selection, friendly atmosphere and well-maintained machines in reviews, and the taproom advertises regular events and rotating food options to complement the gaming experience.

Located at 109A West Trade Street in Simpsonville, SC, Upstate Pinball & Arcade Museum is a family- and kid-friendly retro arcade and playable museum offering a nostalgic mix of pinball machines (over 16) and nearly 40 classic video arcade games spanning the 1970s through modern titles, with rotating pop-culture displays and retro consoles on site. Admission is a single $10 all-day freeplay (come-and-go allowed) and regular hours are Wednesday–Thursday 4pm–9pm, Friday 4pm–11pm, and Saturday 12pm–11pm; closed Sunday–Tuesday. Locals praise the venue for its value, nostalgic atmosphere, and broad selection of playable vintage games, reflected in strong customer reviews.

Poit's Lighthouse Mini Golf in North Eastham (5270 State Highway) is a family-run Cape Cod favorite with a full-size 18-hole lighthouse-themed adventure course, a snack counter serving soft-serve and Italian ice, and an arcade known for one of the largest collections of classic pinball machines on the Cape. Pinball machines include Atlantis, Bank Shot, Big Brave, Big Shot, Big Show, Gold Strike, Gridiron, Love Bug, Lucky Ace, Lucky Hand, Olympic Hockey, Pitch and Bat, Roller Coaster, Solar City, Time Zone, Toledo.

PinFluence is a pinball-focused arcade at 125 W Jefferson St Suite 3 in Tipton, Indiana, housed in the Side Street Mall and offering a rotating mix of classic and modern machines (titles such as Air Aces, Cyclone and Doctor Who have been listed), making it a local go-to for collectors and casual players alike; current hours and contact details (coin-operated play, Thurs–Sun schedule) are listed on Pinball Map.

Joe's Playland is a family-run seaside arcade on Salisbury Beach offering classic coin-op fun—skeeball, an ice cream counter, pool tables and a mix of retro and modern video and pinball games, with seasonal hours and a long local history that make it a popular stop for families and collectors alike. The pinball bank includes Addams Family, Aerosmith (Pro), Deadpool (Pro), Foo Fighters (Pro), Godzilla (Pro), Hercules, James Bond, Jaws (Pro), John Wick (Pro), King Kong: Myth of Terror Island (Pro), KISS (Pro), Rush (Pro), The Mandalorian (Pro), Uncanny X‑Men (Pro) and Wizard of Oz, providing a broad range of classic machines and recent releases for players of all levels.

Axecadia at 55 W Nepessing St in historic downtown Lapeer is a veteran family‑owned entertainment hub that pairs five custom-built axe‑throwing lanes with a downstairs pinball and retro arcade, private party rooms, a board‑game lounge, concession snacks and signature mocktails, and it runs weekly IFPA‑affiliated Tuesday pinball tournaments for players of all skill levels. The arcade lineup focuses on a mix of classic and modern titles and currently includes Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends, Alien (Limited Version), Bram Stoker's Dracula, Creature from the Black Lagoon, Deadpool (Pro), F‑14 Tomcat, Mata Hari, Rick and Morty (Blood Suckers Edition), Robocop, Space Station, Starship Troopers, Stranger Things (Premium), The Mandalorian (Premium), Total Nuclear Annihilation (CE).

Barcade Detroit, at 666 Selden St in Midtown, is the local outpost of the original arcade bar, pairing an industrial, game-filled atmosphere with a full bar and on-site kitchen. It maintains a fifteen-machine pinball collection featuring classic titles such as Cirqus Voltaire, Earthshaker, Fish Tales, Medieval Madness and Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. Guests praise the craft beer selection and pub-style menu—burgers, wings and small plates—while enjoying late-night play and a broad selection of arcade games.

Bumpers Pinball at 943 17th St, Vero Beach, FL is a local pinball parlor with 15 machines, featuring titles such as The Addams Family and Cactus Canyon (Remake Special) and offering a mix of classic and modern games for collectors and casual players. The venue maintains a rotating lineup with recent additions and updates noted on Pinball Map, making it a go-to spot for varied play and pinball-focused meetups.

Fore Play Simulators at 601 Orange Dr in Vacaville combines four Full Swing indoor golf bays (160+ courses) with coaching, an auto-tee system and a beer lounge for relaxed social play. The venue also features a 15-machine pinball collection alongside its simulators and is frequently praised by local customers for its friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere.

Bucks Mill Brewing at 824 Washington Ave in Detroit Lakes is a lively microbrewery and taproom known for a rotating lineup of craft beers, hard seltzers and non‑alcoholic taps, large one‑of‑a‑kind murals, visible brewing equipment and flexible event space in a pet‑friendly, community‑oriented setting according to the brewery's site. The spacious taproom doubles as a popular pinball destination with a well‑kept collection of 15 machines, making it a great stop for beer lovers and pinball players alike.

Press Start in downtown Rapid City at 504 Mt. Rushmore Rd is a family-owned barcade with two huge levels of quarter-operated arcade gaming—featuring a Retro Dungeon downstairs with pinball and multiplayer cabinets—plus a full bar, signature cocktails and coal-fired pizzas; the venue is family-friendly during the day and 21+ after 10:00 PM. Visitors praise the packed selection of new and nostalgic machines (nearly 100 retro games), ticket redemption and crane games, and a lively atmosphere that consistently earns strong local reviews.

The Coin Slot at 346 E Front St in Traverse City is a laid-back arcade bar and game room offering a rotating selection of craft and canned beers alongside a roster of about 14 pinball machines, classic arcade cabinets, skee‑ball and pool. Open afternoons and evenings (21+ after 9 PM), it’s celebrated for its low‑key vibe, outdoor seating, friendly staff and regular community events such as bi‑monthly pinball meetups, with reviewers praising the nostalgic game lineup and large canned-beer selection.

Old School Pinball & Arcade at 209 SE Main St in Grimes, IA is a nostalgic, family-friendly destination that pairs a rotating collection of roughly 15 pinball machines with a larger selection of classic arcade cabinets, all set in a clean, well-maintained space ideal for birthday parties and group events; the Grimes location offers unlimited-play admission with an optional premium pinball upgrade and a menu of old‑fashioned milkshakes and malts. Notable pinball titles reported at the location include Big Guns, Hurricane, Jurassic Park (LE), Metallica, Medieval Madness, Star Trek. Visitors frequently praise the friendly staff and nostalgic atmosphere on review sites.

Up-Down Nashville at 927 Woodland St in East Nashville’s Five Points is a 21+ arcade bar and pizza spot that pairs a broad craft beer and cocktail menu with retro video games, skee‑ball and approximately 15 pinball machines for adults to play while dining and drinking. The two-story venue offers classic '80s/'90s cabinets, Nintendo 64 stations, four skee‑ball alleys, life‑size Jenga, pet‑friendly patios and late-night hours, and is regularly praised in reviews for its lively atmosphere, large pizza slices and friendly staff.