Where to Play Pinball & Arcade Games
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Places to Play Pinball
8-Bit Arcade Bar
8 Bit Arcade Bar in Renton, WA, is an awesome 80's vintage throwback arcade with iconic classic arcade games like Ms. Pacman, Galaga, Frogger, and Donkey Kong, as well as modern machines like Minecraft and Luigi’s Haunted Mansion, plus a rotating collection of pinball games. They also serve pizza, milkshakes, and cans of beer.
The L.A.B.
The L.A.B. in Ogden, UT, is an arcade bar where pinball is their clear favorite, with beautifully maintained machines. The L.A.B. also has classic arcade games, foosball, skeeball, and a lounge area with NES, Nintendo64, Wii, and board games that truly feels like playing in a friend’s living room. The L.A.B. also hosts regular competitions on everything from Big Buck Hunter Reloaded to Killer Queen to Mario Kart Deluxe.
Village Arcade
Located in a quaint cottage, overlooking a beautiful, boulder-filled creek, Village Arcade in Pottstown, PA is an antique arcade with pinball from the 60’s and 70’s. All pinball machines are electromechanical and give you two games for a quarter. Be sure to bring some change, and why don’t you just try pressing play to see if anyone forgot to play their 2nd game?
Indiana Beach Boardwalk Resort
Indiana Beach Amusement Resort is a great family fun place. It is an arcade, carnival, and amusement park all on a boardwalk. They have lots of different rides and games, including an escape room.
A&G Shooting (A&G Pinball Emporium)
It's a pinball arcade in a gun shop! Mostly modern Sterns, host regular tournaments and league nights.
Pinky's Revenge
Pinky's Revenge is a retro arcade that has a full-service bar and snacks. The game collection range from the biggest titles in history to eclectic one-off titles.
The Pyramid Scheme
Grand Rapids, MI, is home to another infamous pyramid scheme, but this Pyramid Scheme is a pub and music venue with a pinball arcade full of the latest Sterns and a few old classics. There’s even a custom AC/DC pinball with a limited edition “Whole Lotta Rosie” backglass. The Pyramid Scheme is laid-back, a little kitschy, and attracts fantastic independent artists, comedians, and rock musicians to its stage.
ADD-A-Ball
Formerly a secret pinball speakeasy, Add A Ball is a hidden gem in the Fremont area of Seattle, WA, located across the street from Brouwers on the alley. Add A Ball is a retro dive bar arcade with two floors of video arcade games and glorious old pinball machines. It’s worth visiting just to scope out the quirky decor, but you’ll also find quirky pins like Badcats, Party Animal, and Radical! For an adults-only bar serving up strong drinks, cheap beer, and pizza by the slice, these machines are beautifully maintained. Even the locals will tell you this place is very Seattle.
Revenge Of
Revenge Of is an amazing comic book store with a pinball machine collection. They have about 15 pinball machines. Revenge Of also holds pinball tournaments.
Billy's Midway Arcade
Billy's Midway Arcade in Hawthorne, NJ is a love letter to all kids who rushed to the arcade after school to spend a tiny fortune. From the vintage pinball machines to classic arcade games like Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man, TRON, Donkey Kong, and just when you think you've got your fill, there is a super cool back room where you can play tabletop games like Risk or Dungeons & Dragons and vintage consoles like Atari and Sega. Pay for your time, and games are set to free play. Don’t miss Fix It Felix Jr!
World 1-1 Game Play
There’s an arcade in the mall again! World 1-1 Games in Santa Maria’s Town Center Mall is a California Central Coast hometown video game and pop culture store with impossible-to-find collectibles and an extensive arcade. Redemption games are in the front, followed by a great mix of classic and modern arcade games and a fantastic pinball selection with a big range of new Sterns and rare Sega and Williams classics. Don’t miss the Dance Dance Revolution SuperNova!