Where to Play Pinball & Arcade Games

Emporium Wicker Park at 1366 N Milwaukee Ave is Chicago’s original arcade bar and 21+ barcade offering vintage and modern pinball alongside classic video games, pool, foosball, skee‑ball and air hockey in a lively tavern setting with craft beers, cocktails and regular live events—this location lists eight pinball machines (765, 685, 654, 681, 775, 646, 2165, 670) and hosts private events and gaming nights for adults.Customer reviews commonly praise the extensive game selection and upbeat atmosphere while noting typical bar crowd variability and service experiences.

Row House Cinemas – Hollywood at 1449 Potomac Ave in Dormont (Pittsburgh) is a restored neighborhood moviehouse that reopened after an extensive renovation and now offers curated first-run and repertory programming across multiple screening spaces. The venue also includes a basement pinball gallery with eight machines for casual play, as listed on Pinball Map and noted in local coverage. Guests can enjoy food and beverages, private rentals, film-club events, and the community-focused cinematic experience Row House promotes.

Kristof's Entertainment Center at 421 West Rollins Road in Round Lake Beach, IL is a family-friendly entertainment complex featuring an arcade with eight pinball machines (current lineup: 4506, 3673, 3255, 2834, 3738, 3167, 3519, 3415) alongside go‑karts, mini‑golf, batting cages, bowling lanes, a full bar and casual dining, making it a one‑stop spot for group outings and date nights.

Canton Brew Works, located at 8521 N Lilley Rd in Canton, MI, is a family-owned nanobrewery and taproom serving a rotating selection of house-brewed beers (IPAs, saisons, lagers, stouts and sours) with trivia nights, live music, bar games and a small menu that includes 12-inch pizzas and Bavarian pretzels with beer cheese. The relaxed, community-focused taproom also features a pinball area with a changing collection; the current machines on record include IDs 4506, 676, 3267, 3431, 675, 2923 and 3845, making it a popular casual spot for craft beer lovers and game nights in Canton.

Replay Brewing at 1317 Broadcloth St in Fort Mill, SC is a 90s-themed craft brewery and game bar offering rotating beers, seltzers, cocktails, small plates, board games and a lively taproom with six pinball machines (IDs: 3254, 3416, 3289, 2876, 2843, 2569). Some pinball machines are free to play while others charge $1 per game, and the venue regularly hosts events and game nights popular with locals and visitors alike.

Round1 at Fox Valley Mall in Aurora (2480 Fox Valley Center Dr) is a large, family-friendly entertainment center offering 16 lanes of bowling, private karaoke rooms, billiards and over 300 arcade games across roughly 51,000 square feet of space. The venue’s official listing shows daily hours from 10 AM to 2 AM and highlights bowling, arcade games and party offerings. The location also maintains a rotating pinball bank (PinballMap lists pinball machines at this Fox Valley location), and the current pinball roster provided includes eight machines: 3022, 2875, 1591, 2830, 2923, 2843, 2771 and 2569, making it a convenient stop for pinball enthusiasts visiting Aurora.

Contentment Brewing Company at 208 Campus Way in Modesto is a family-owned craft brewery and taproom with a 7‑bbl brewhouse, rotating house beers, frequent food trucks and a welcoming college-area vibe praised by locals. The taproom also offers a lively games area including shuffleboard, pool and an eight-machine pinball rotation—current machines listed as 779, 764, 4533, 3280, 2203, 3799, 3415 and 2923—making it a popular spot for game nights and community events.

Monday Night Brewing - Garden Co. is Monday Night’s South End taproom at 2217 S Tryon St in Charlotte, housed in a converted mechanic’s shop that spans roughly 8,000 square feet with soaring ceilings and plenty of room for indoor and outdoor seating. The location features a massive outdoor area, a full pizza kitchen with wood‑fired Neapolitan ovens, a full bar with cocktails and the brewery’s award‑winning beers, making it a popular spot for groups and events. Guests can enjoy on‑site games including a pool parlor and pinball along with a laid‑back, lively atmosphere that reviewers frequently praise for its friendly staff and good vibes, though pizza service can be busy on peak nights.

Vector Volcano Classic Arcade at 111 NW Oregon Ave in downtown Bend, OR is a retro-focused arcade showcasing a rotating collection of classic video games and over 40 titles listed online, with a robust pinball lineup (current pinball machine IDs: 3800, 3416, 3078, 3169, 2570, 3640, 2835, 659, 3431, 3422). The arcade offers unlimited play via hourly or all-day passes while some pinball machines are on separate pay-per-play, and reviews highlight a family-friendly atmosphere, affordable rates and a selection of bottled/canned beers that make it a popular downtown Bend destination.

Doug's Burgers at 2527 Meridian St in Bellingham is a casual, locally popular burger-and-bar serving smash-style burgers, fries and fried chicken sandwiches with a full drink menu and midday–evening hours, making it a convenient spot for dine-in or takeout; more about the menu and hours is available on their site. The restaurant also features a rotating arcade area with eight pinball machines—titles reported there include modern and classic games like Avatar, Fathom Revisited and Fish Tales—making it a lively stop for both pinball enthusiasts and casual diners.

Castle Fun Park at 36165 North Parallel Road in Abbotsford, BC is a family-operated, castle‑themed amusement center open year‑round that pairs a modern two‑floor arcade with mini‑golf, go‑karts, batting cages and party facilities, making it a popular Fraser Valley destination for families and groups. The arcade includes a small pinball collection (current list: 676, 1118, 1430, 764, 2165, 2844, 873) alongside large-scale video and prize games, concessions and event packages, offering something for casual visitors and pinball enthusiasts alike.

Extra Lives Arcade, located at 2709 W Kingshighway Unit 1 in Paragould, AR, is an 80s‑themed, family‑friendly arcade blending classic cabinets, modern video games and pinball machines for a nostalgic gaming experience. Local reviews and listings note a good variety of retro and newer games, a pay side with pinball, air hockey, racing and other attractions that draw families and enthusiasts alike. The arcade’s social pages and local chamber posts highlight its 80s vibe, community‑oriented events and visitor praise for the atmosphere (including mentions of pizza and snacks), making it a popular spot for casual play and nostalgic outings.

Chilkoot Charlie's (Koot's), at 2435 Spenard Road in Anchorage’s Spenard neighborhood, is a long-established dive bar and multi-room nightclub known for late-night hours and local history. Within the venue a pinball arcade area features a rotating collection of classic and modern machines — current machines include 2203, 817, 3640, 930, 3846, 2924, 681, 758, and 3422 — providing casual quarter-play pinball fun for visitors. Known for live music, DJs, karaoke and multiple bars, Koot’s is a popular Anchorage hangout praised in reviews for its lively atmosphere and friendly staff.

Helltown Brewing – Strip District at 1700 Penn Ave in Pittsburgh is a spacious taproom and brewery serving Helltown and Rivertowne beers along with Pennsylvania liquors, wines and ciders, and regularly hosting food trucks, live music and community events that give it a lively, neighborhood destination vibe. The Strip District location includes ample indoor/outdoor space and a row of arcade games and pinball—eight machines on site—making it a popular stop for both craft-beer fans and casual gamers alike.

Hometown Arcade — Northampton is a retro-forward arcade in Thornes Marketplace at 150 Main St Suite 40, Northampton, MA, offering 50+ classic and modern arcade games, consoles, skee‑ball, air and bubble hockey, and a rotating lineup of eight pinball machines for nostalgic and family-friendly play. Most arcade titles are set to free play while the pinball machines are coin-operated on drop mechanisms (typically $1 per play, with some older machines at $0.50).

Bourbon Cowboy at 605 Commercial St in Emporia, KS is a lively downtown bar and arcade offering live music, dancing and pool tables in a laid-back atmosphere. Alongside pool and nightlife, it maintains a small pinball collection of five machines (2408, 964, 666, 898, 796), making it a local spot for casual arcade play. The venue hosts local pool leagues on Tuesdays and an indoor disc-golf putting league on Wednesdays and keeps an active social presence for events and specials.

Austin Beerworks - Sprinkle Valley at 10300 Springdale Rd is a spacious, family-friendly taproom and beer garden offering Austin Beerworks' core beers plus cider, wine, frozen drinks and non‑alcoholic options, with air conditioning, board games, private event space, a kids' playground, a championship disc golf course, rotating food trucks and roughly 150 parking spots—making it a popular social spot for groups and families. The location also hosts pinball, with a current lineup of seven machines (IDs: 2923, 2353, 643, 670, 687, 731, 2875) in good condition and coin play available according to local pinball listings. Sprinkle Valley is active in the local pinball community, hosting regular events and open tournaments that draw players from around Austin.

Rocksteady Pizza Parlour at 108 E Market St in downtown Warsaw, IN is a family-friendly artisan pizzeria serving New York‑style brick‑oven pizzas, sandwiches, soft‑serve ice cream and a rotating on‑site pinball and video arcade owned and maintained by Jeff Murphy Pinball, which hosts monthly tournaments and offers machine rentals for events. The venue regularly features eight pinball machines (current machine IDs: 3254, 3739, 4533, 3642, 2845, 4506, 4537, 4541), making it a popular spot for casual play, parties and date nights in Warsaw, IN.

Maple Lanes & Kingpin Social at 2608 University Ave in Waterloo, IA is a family-friendly bowling center with an on-site restaurant and bar that hosts leagues, private events and casual dining; it also features arcade entertainment and a current lineup of eight pinball machines (702, 686, 3169, 3415, 2165, 684, 3226, 654). Guests frequently praise the friendly staff, solid food and lively atmosphere on review sites, making it a popular spot for groups, families and nights out in Waterloo.

All Saints Brewing in Greensburg, PA (1602 US‑119, Route 119 & Roseytown Rd.) is a craft microbrewery and taproom offering a rotating lineup of hand‑crafted beers, an active events calendar with live music and weekend food trucks, and a roomy outdoor area for seasonal gatherings. The welcoming taproom also features casual entertainment—pool and a collection of eight pinball machines (current machines: 1591, 2442, 2569, 3799, 3519, 3669, 2885, 2203)—making it a favorite spot for both beer lovers and pinball enthusiasts. Local reviews consistently praise the friendly staff, clean facilities, and quality brews, cementing its reputation as a must‑visit stop on Western Pennsylvania brewery tours.

Located at 85 Washington St in Bloomfield, NJ, Hometown Arcade is a family-friendly, free‑play arcade offering over 40 classic and modern arcade games, skee‑ball, bubble hockey, air hockey, modern consoles (PS5, Switch, Xbox), a rotating bank of six pinball machines, and a beer & wine bar, with unlimited play for a flat $20 admission and regular IFPA‑sanctioned pinball events and private-party options.The arcade partners with 6 Points Pizza for on-site pizza and has been featured in local coverage as a lively new entertainment destination in Bloomfield.

The Goldfish at 5043 York Blvd in Highland Park, Los Angeles is an independent Thai‑inspired cocktail bar, vintage arcade, pool hall and live music venue known for its Bangkok‑meets‑LA vibe, checkered dance floor, and small‑plate menu and cocktails served in a lively event space. The venue hosts regular live shows and community events, making it a popular nightspot for music and arcade fans. The Goldfish lists eight pinball machines on site, including machine IDs 2203, 3673, 3845 and 1181, alongside other arcade and pool offerings, appealing to both casual visitors and pinball enthusiasts.

Emporium Fulton Market at 839 W Fulton Market in Chicago is a 21+ arcade bar and live‑events venue known for a lively, industrial vibe, a full craft bar, air hockey, pool and dozens of classic arcade games alongside regular music and private-event bookings. Home to eight pinball machines (IDs: 660, 2843, 687, 645, 1591, 644, 1111, 688), the Fulton Market location is a popular spot for pinball enthusiasts and groups looking for a social game-night destination, with on-site token play reported by visitors.

BrewDog New Albany at 97 E Dublin Granville Rd is a spacious BrewDog craft-beer bar and restaurant (about 8,600 sq ft) with 24 taps pouring BrewDog and rotating guest beers, indoor and outdoor seating with a dog‑friendly patio, and a pub-style menu that includes burgers and vegan options. The venue offers a lively atmosphere with regular events (trivia, specials) and generally positive customer reviews praising the beer selection and food, though some reviews note occasional service variability. The bar also features eight pinball machines (IDs: 3255, 3431, 3738, 3415, 2923, 2843, 3022, 764), making it a great spot for craft‑beer lovers who enjoy arcade entertainment.

The Crystal Saloon at 218 Front St in downtown Juneau is a lively bar, restaurant and music venue with a full bar, pizza-driven menu and an upstairs gaming room called The Bearcade; hours are Sun–Thu 11:30am–1am and Fri–Sat 11:30am–3am. The Bearcade houses eight pinball machines—Jurassic Park, Iron Maiden, Mandalorian, Terminator 2, Hardbody, Hulk, Playboy and Jaws—hosts IFPA tournaments on Tuesdays, offers free-play Sundays, and features pool and dart leagues plus classic arcade cabinets for a nostalgic experience. Customers praise the venue for live music, friendly atmosphere and solid late-night food and drinks in online reviews.

River City Arcade, located at 1417 South Main St in Danville’s Southwyck Plaza, is a family-friendly arcade offering over 60 games on free play with a $10 per person admission; the venue sells snacks, has two party rooms, and posts regular weekend hours (Thu–Sun). The arcade features a mix of retro and modern cabinets—including pinball, skee‑ball and basketball games—with community listings and social posts highlighting a large, well-maintained pinball presence and recent titles like Harry Potter and Toy Story 4.

Southgate Arcade, part of Southgate Roller Rink at 9620 17th Ave SW in White Center (Seattle), is a compact, nostalgia-forward arcade anchored by a small but well-curated selection of classic pinball machines and arcade cabinets located inside the rink's venue atmosphere documented on the rink’s site.http://southgaterollerrink.com/ The arcade typically operates on weekend hours (Fridays and weekend daytime sessions) alongside public skate sessions and events, with schedules and times listed by local pinball directories and the rink’s event pages; visitors note the weekday/evening and Saturday–Sunday availability for play. Local reviews highlight friendly staff, a retro small-town arcade vibe, and a selection of classic machines that make it a popular spot for families and pinball fans looking for a laid-back game night or weekend outing.

Harvard Lanes, located at 204 Ayer Rd in Harvard, MA, is a historic 14-lane candlepin bowling alley dating to 1950 that was recently renovated with new lanes, pins and balls and a cafe; it hosts leagues, company and birthday events, offers sensory‑friendly Tuesday morning hours, and includes a small arcade with eight vintage pinball machines (including units 1738, 795, 674 and 1425) plus three free arcade games, making it a family‑friendly spot for classic New England candlepin fun and casual food and drink options.

Nickelrama Firewheel at 3046 Lavon Dr in Garland, TX is a family-friendly arcade where games are played with real nickels and visitors can enjoy a mix of classic and modern video games plus a selection of pinball machines (current machine IDs: 3738, 2875, 3099, 2727, 2565, 2843, 3167). The location offers affordable, party-ready space for birthdays and group events, posts regular hours and promotions on its site, and receives positive customer feedback for cleanliness and friendly staff on Yelp.