Where to Play Pinball & Arcade Games

The American at 926 Main St in Vancouver is a laid-back barcade and events space known for its exposed-brick, communal atmosphere, classic American comfort food, burgers, cocktails and craft beer, plus regular live music and weekly events aimed at groups and socials. The venue hosts a collection of eight pinball machines, with reported titles including Guardians of the Galaxy (Pro) and King Kong: Myth of Terror Island (Pro), making it a popular spot for pinball players and casual visitors alike.

Humdinger Pizza at 9201 SE Foster Road in Portland’s Lents neighborhood is a family-friendly scratch pizzeria and bar serving hand-rolled dough pies, sandwiches and vegan options in a casual, retro-inspired space (Shifters Bar offers craft beer and cocktails); open daily 11 AM–10 PM, the spot is popular for big, value-driven slices and friendly service and features an eight-machine pinball collection that includes Bank‑A‑Ball, Creature from the Black Lagoon and Time Zone, making it a lively hangout for groups and pinball fans.

Pokey's Pinball Cafe on Saskatoon's 33rd Street (211‑B 33rd St West) is a licensed, all‑ages pinball café that pairs Cuban‑inspired food and drinks with a rotating lineup of themed pinball machines, hosts private events, and offers buying, selling, repair and restoration services; the current on‑site collection includes Avengers, Pulp Fiction, Foo Fighters, Iron Maiden, Attack from Mars, Cactus Canyon, Monster Bash, Star Wars and Godzilla, and the venue welcomes families until 8:00pm with midweek and weekend evening hours.

Back to the Media - Video Games Records & Comics at 48 S Loudoun St in Old Town Winchester is a boutique retro shop for video games, vinyl records, comics and collectibles that buys, sells and trades both online and in-store, with an active online shop for browsing inventory. The store also features a small retro arcade and a pinball collection of eight machines (current listings include 3738, 3226, 687, 703, 902 and 3673) for local gamers and collectors to enjoy. Locally praised for its selection and customer service, Back to the Media maintains strong reviews and an active social presence that draws retro enthusiasts to Old Town Winchester.

8th Wonder Brewery at 2202 Dallas St in Houston is a warehouse-style taproom and brewery known for its lively industrial atmosphere, communal seating, rotating craft beers and status as a popular pre-game destination for nearby stadiums. The taproom features a bank of public pinball machines including Avengers: Infinity Quest (Pro), Creature from the Black Lagoon, Godzilla (Pro), Metallica (Pro), Rick and Morty (Blood Suckers Edition), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Pro), The Simpsons Pinball Party, Uncanny X-Men (Pro).

Another Castle Video Games at 3333 184th St SW H in Lynnwood is a locally owned video game shop and coin‑op arcade that buys, sells, and trades vintage and modern games while offering a rotating selection of classic and contemporary pinball and arcade machines The Lynnwood location features pinball titles such as Avengers: Infinity Quest (Pro), Guardians of the Galaxy (Pro), Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast (Premium), Super Mario Bros., Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, and The Mandalorian (Pro) Open daily with helpful staff and fair prices, the store is praised in local reviews and is a popular stop for collectors and casual players alike

RadBar at 119 Staff Drive NE in Fort Walton Beach is a lively bar-arcade featuring a rotating collection of retro and modern games with unlimited-play entry (typically $10) and a pinball lineup that includes Guardians of the Galaxy, Star Wars, The Mandalorian, and TMNT pinball. The venue offers a curated selection of beer, wine, cider, and sake, is family-friendly until 9 PM (18+ after 9 PM), frequently updates its game roster, and is widely praised for friendly staff, good music, and strong value for an evening of social gaming.

Game On Bar & Grill at 6425 Pearl Road in Parma Heights, OH is a sports-bar style arcade and grill that pairs casual food and drinks with a medium-sized pinball collection and other games. Its pinball lineup includes Deadpool (Pro), Batman 66 (Premium), Foo Fighters (Premium), The Munsters (Premium), John Wick (LE), Godzilla (Pro), Star Wars (Comic Art Premium). Visitors praise the lively atmosphere, TVs for sports, pool tables, arcade games and patio seating, making it a popular spot for game nights and gatherings.

Asylum Brewing at 180 W Elm St in Anaheim is a horror‑themed craft brewery and tasting room near the Anaheim Packing House, serving house beers like Dayroom and Lobotomy in a spooky, retro space with friendly staff and regular events; the tasting room doubles as a pinball hangout with a rotating, operator‑maintained collection that includes Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant’s Eye (Pro), Godzilla (Premium), Guardians of the Galaxy (Premium), Jaws (Pro), Ninja Eclipse, Pulp Fiction (SE), Scooby Doo (Collectors Edition), Total Nuclear Annihilation and Uncanny X‑Men (Pro), and uses an embedded card/token system for affordable play and league nights.

Central City Fun Park at 11125 124 St in Surrey is a large indoor family entertainment center offering a sprawling arcade, bowling, roller skating, mini-golf, laser tag and on-site casual food and prize options, popular for parties and family outings. The arcade includes a dedicated pinball bank featuring Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends, Cactus Canyon (Remake - LE), Diner, Godzilla (Pro), Star Wars (Premium), The Avengers (Pro), and Uncanny X‑Men (Pro) alongside a broad selection of redemption and arcade classics for casual and nostalgic play.

Cahaba Brewing Company at 4500 5th Ave South Building C in Birmingham is a spacious, warehouse-style microbrewery and taproom in the historic Continental Gin offering a rotating selection of house-brewed beers, canned distribution, a lively tasting room that overlooks the brewhouse, shaded outdoor seating, frequent live-music and community events, and space for private gatherings. Reviews and guest photos highlight its friendly atmosphere, regular events, food-truck partners and large tasting room, making it a popular local destination. The taproom also features an arcade area with a current collection of nine pinball machines, providing casual gaming alongside craft beer.

Level Beer Buckman Kerns is Level Beer’s Buckman–Kerns taproom at 1447 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, offering a casual indoor/outdoor taproom with a broad draft list and strong local reviews. The taproom features a medium-sized pinball collection of eight machines, including Attack From Mars, Ghostbusters (Pro), Jurassic Park (Pro), No Fear: Dangerous Sports, Red & Ted's Road Show, White Water, The Uncanny X‑Men (Pro) and Spider-Man.

Docking Bay 93 at 224 Stewart Rd #115 in Mount Vernon, WA is a locally owned comic, games and collectibles shop that houses the Phoenix Nest classic arcade, hosts regular game nights and family-friendly events, and operates Mon–Sat 12–9 and Sun 12–6. The pinball roster features Pirates of the Caribbean, Spider-Man, Doctor Who, Iron Man, TRON: Legacy, Star Wars, The Walking Dead (Pro) and Jurassic Park (Premium), appealing to both collectors and casual players, though machine availability can vary.

Digital Press Videogames at 765 Mountain Ave in Springfield, NJ is a retro and modern video game shop that buys, sells, trades and repairs consoles and runs an in-store arcade with public pinball machines. Customers praise the friendly, knowledgeable staff, large rotating inventory of new and used titles, and the shop’s active social presence and regular updates. On-site pinball titles reported at the location include Baby Pac-Man, Kiss, Mr. & Mrs. Pac-Man, Cyclone, Fireball Home Edition, Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. Mushroom World, Wizard!.

Scandia Family Fun Center in Rohnert Park (5301 Redwood Dr) is a long-standing, family-friendly amusement spot featuring award-winning miniature golf, go-karts, batting cages, a pizza counter and a large indoor arcade that’s popular for birthday parties and group events. The Grand Arcade includes a rotating lineup of pinball machines, with recent listings showing titles such as JAWS (Pro), John Wick (Pro), Foo Fighters (Premium), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Premium), Jurassic Park (Pro) and Godzilla (Pro) among others.

Arrow Lodge Brewing at 720 West Arrow Highway in Covina, CA is an award‑winning craft brewery known for hazy and West Coast IPAs as well as Berliner and stout offerings, with a relaxed, dog‑friendly taproom that serves pizza, hosts music and community events and attracts a neighborhood crowd. The taproom includes a small games area with eight pinball machines — The Uncanny X‑Men (Pro), Pabst Can Crusher, Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant's Eye (Pro), Star Wars: Fall of the Empire (Pro), King Kong: Myth of Terror Island (Pro), JAWS (Pro), John Wick (Pro), Stranger Things (Pro) — and plays are typically very affordable, making it a popular spot for leagues and casual players.

Horrorcade is a horror‑themed pop‑up pinball arcade operating inside Rad Coffee at 145 N Citrus Ave in Covina, CA, offering a nostalgia‑driven, themed play experience that draws local crowds and special‑event nights. The rotating lineup pairs specialty coffee with community pinball nights and currently features Jurassic Park (Pro), Pulp Fiction (SE), John Wick (Pro), Halloween (SE), X‑Men Magneto (LE), Scared Stiff, Elvira's House of Horrors (Premium), Godzilla (Pro). Visitors note the retro arcade vibe—checkerboard floors, punk/new wave soundtrack—seasonal drinks and merchandise, and thoughtful touches like cup holders on machines for a comfortable, late‑night play experience.

Pixel Palace Arcade & Bar at 2471 S A.W. Grimes Blvd in Round Rock, TX blends a retro arcade with a full bar and kitchen, featuring roughly 60 classic and modern games, skee‑ball, claw machines and a rotating collection of seven pinball machines (including Black Knight Limited Edition), plus a large beer selection on tap and a lively, family‑friendly atmosphere praised for its food and friendly staff.

Unhinged Brewing Co is a Westside Albuquerque taproom and distillery at 251 98th St NW Suite F offering handcrafted lagers, ales, small-batch spirits and artisan pizza alongside regular events like trivia, bingo and board-game nights that make it a local gathering spot for craft-beer fans. The lively taproom also doubles as a pinball destination with a rotating collection of machines including Godzilla (Pro), James Bond 007 (Pro), Star Wars Comic Art (Pro), Star Wars: Fall of the Empire (Premium), The Mandalorian (Pro) and Uncanny X‑Men (Pro), appealing to both casual players and collectors.

The Alley (Santa Fe) at 153 Paseo De Peralta is a lively boutique bowling lounge and entertainment hub in downtown Santa Fe offering bowling lanes, pool tables, shuffleboard, darts, a full-service bar and restaurant (El Sabor), TVs for sports, and an arcade area that attracts groups and casual nights out. Its pinball lineup includes Aerosmith (Pro), Black Knight Sword of Rage (Pro), Guns N' Roses (SE), Jurassic Park (Pro), Led Zeppelin (Pro), Star Wars (Pro), and The Mandalorian (Pro); games are typically coin-play with affordable pricing for multiple plays.

Dave & Buster's Schaumburg, located at 601 N Martingale Rd in the Streets of Woodfield, combines a full-service sports bar and American restaurant with a large, family-friendly arcade floor and plenty of big screens for watching games.https://www.daveandbusters.com/us/en/about/locations/schaumburg The Schaumburg location offers modern video and ticket games alongside a dedicated pinball bank of seven machines (current IDs: 3415, 3640, 3022, 3167, 3226, 3673, 3799), plus prize redemption and event-friendly spaces that make it a popular choice for groups, birthday parties and casual nights out.

Entertainment Park at 361 Milperra Rd, Bankstown is a large, family-friendly indoor entertainment centre next to Bankstown Aerodrome offering Sydney’s largest indoor electric e-kart track, ten‑pin bowling, an 18‑hole mini golf course, racing simulators, a spacious arcade with prize redemption and competition‑size pool tables, a café and event/party facilities, open daily 10am–10pm.
The venue also hosts a notable pinball collection including Corvette, Family Guy, Getaway: High Speed II, Ghostbusters (Pro), Guardians of the Galaxy (Pro), Indiana Jones, Lord of the Rings LE, Munsters (Pro), Spider‑Man, Star Wars (Pro), The Simpsons Pinball Party—machines and condition vary, but players praise the variety for casual play and events.

Indian Wells Brewing Company at 2565 CA-14 in Inyokern, CA, is a small, family-run brewery and soda maker known for its rotating craft beers and more than 100 soda flavors brewed from a historic artesian spring, with a tasting room and gift shop on site. On weekends the location hosts an indoor/outdoor arcade and Uncle Virgil’s Backyard Hamburger Shack (arcade open Saturdays and Sundays, typically 11:30–4:30), making it a family-friendly roadside stop for travelers, craft-beer fans, and soda enthusiasts alike.

HEAVY Beer Company at 1301 North Summit St in Toledo operated the basement taproom HEAVY Underground inside Toledo Spirits Co., pairing on-site craft beer and events with a seven-machine pinball collection that included Playboy, Time Zone, Deluxe 46, Star Race, Hyperball and Discotek, plus an additional rotating title The venue was noted for its lively atmosphere and local pinball events but announced permanent closure in December 2024

The Crow's Nest at 7336 Manchester Rd in Maplewood, MO is a popular low‑key gastropub and neighborhood bar known for its lively game room, rear patio and rotating beer specials, serving a full kitchen menu alongside themed events like heavy‑metal brunches. The venue hosts seven pinball machines plus skee‑ball and other arcade games; machines are coin‑operated with change available on site, making it a go‑to spot for pinball fans and casual nights out in Maplewood.

Adam's Arcade and SodaPop Shop at 48 Camden Ct in Camdenton, MO is a nostalgic 1980s‑style arcade and soda pop shop offering free admission, Chicago‑style hot dogs, mocktails and a mix of classic and modern games — including seven pinball machines on site. The downtown venue is family‑friendly, frequently praised in local reviews for friendly service and a fun atmosphere, and maintains an active Instagram and Facebook presence for event and hours updates.

Bavarian Inn Lodge at 1 Covered Bridge Lane in Frankenmuth, MI pairs Bavarian-style lodging with a massive Family Fun Center—the largest arcade area in any Michigan hotel—featuring over 180 video and redemption games, indoor 18‑hole mini golf, a three‑story ropes course and climbing walls, laser tag, and multiple pools and water slides for family entertainment The lodge’s arcade includes a seven‑machine pinball bank (machine IDs: 3226, 3738, 3022, 3288, 3415, 3673, 3640) in the Family Fun Center/basement level and hosts pinball events and tournaments for guests and visitors.

Fountain Square Brewery at 1301 Barth Ave in Indianapolis is a 21+ brewcade and taproom that pairs house-made beer with a lively arcade vibe; the space features seven pinball machines (670, 730, 734, 917, 875, 855, 1057) alongside other games, outdoor seating and a dog‑friendly patio, and it regularly hosts events and live music, making it a popular neighborhood gathering spot.

Pour Bros. Craft Taproom at 236 E Front St in downtown Bloomington is a pour-your-own craft taproom with a 24-tap self-serve wall, rotating craft beers, cocktails and a retro "Pourcade" gameroom featuring skee-ball, darts, air hockey and classic arcade titles, creating a lively, family-friendly spot for casual drinks and games. It also offers seven pinball machines — Attack From Mars (Remake - Classic), Deadpool (Pro), Godzilla (70th Anniversary Premium), Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast (Pro), Jaws (Pro), Star Wars (Pro), Twilight Zone — alongside skee-ball and other arcade staples, and regularly hosts pinball nights and events for players of all skill levels.