Where to Play Pinball & Arcade Games

US-12 (Mike and Mona’s Bistro) at 34824 W Michigan Ave in Wayne, MI is a longtime neighborhood bar and American bistro that pairs a full menu of brunches, pizzas and comfort fare with a lively sports‑bar vibe, TVs on every wall, live weekend entertainment, karaoke and a wide beer selection; reservations and private‑party options are available on-site. The venue features a ten‑machine pinball setup that includes Foo Fighters (LE), Guardians of the Galaxy (Pro), JAWS (Premium) and a rotating mix of modern and classic titles, making it a popular stop for pinball players in the Detroit area. Guests frequently note friendly staff, good food and cold drinks in reviews, highlighting the bar’s welcoming atmosphere for groups and game nights.

First Turn Games, located at 3625 1st Ave SE in Cedar Rapids, IA, is a community-focused game store and pinball arcade that complements a broad selection of board, card and tabletop games with a tidy play area and regular events as part of the Town & Country shopping center experience. The location features a rotating modern and classic pinball lineup including Deadpool (Pro), Demolition Man, Game Of Thrones (Pro), Ghostbusters (Pro), Jurassic Park (Limited Edition), Lord of the Rings Limited Edition, Medieval Madness (Classic Edition Remake), Metallica (Pro), Monster Bash (Classic Edition), Star Trek (Pro). Players and reviewers praise the well‑maintained machines, friendly staff, and convenient nearby dining options, making First Turn Games a popular stop for local pinball and tabletop enthusiasts.

Up-Down OKC at 1629 NW 16th St in Oklahoma City's Plaza District is a 21+ arcade bar that pairs a nostalgic lineup of classic arcade games with an extensive craft-beer program and house-made pizza by the slice; the two-story venue features multiple outdoor patios, skee‑ball alleys, Nintendo 64 console gaming, and over 40 arcade games with most plays costing a quarter, while pinball is professionally maintained by DSM Pinball. Guests rave about the lively atmosphere, friendly staff, ample seating, and late hours, and the current pinball offerings include Addams Family, Batman '66, Family Guy, FunHouse, Game of Thrones, Iron Man, Star Trek, The Walking Dead.

Urban Axe Yard, located at 3758 E Fry Blvd Unit A in Sierra Vista, AZ, is a lively entertainment complex built around axe throwing with a full bar and social games for groups and parties. The venue offers six throwing ranges with 12 targets and additional amenities like pool tables, cornhole and a rotating selection of beers and ciders. Guests can also book escape rooms, enjoy weekly events such as karaoke, trivia and live music, and play a bank of 10 pinball machines between throws. Recognized in the Best of Sierra Vista 2023, Urban Axe Yard is a popular spot for birthday parties, date nights and team outings. Current pinball machines on the floor include units 3680, 3799, 3641, 3226 and 3674.

Acton Bowladrome & Arcade at 257 Main St in Acton, MA is a neighborhood bowling center that pairs full-service lanes with a 50-game video arcade and a dedicated pinball lounge stocked with ten pinball machines, offering family-friendly play, prizes, and a casual spot for pinball enthusiasts. Customers note its long-running local atmosphere and practical hours and contact details are listed on Yelp for planning visits.

The Red Rocker at 15 Hershey Rd in Shippensburg, PA is an award-winning antique and vintage mall home to more than one hundred vendor shops, an indoor café, and a dedicated lower-level pinball arcade that complements its retro collectibles and event programming. The pinball room features ten public machines including Avengers: Infinity Quest (Premium), Comet, Godzilla (Pro), James Bond (Pro), Jaws (Pro), Venom (Pro) and offers coin-drop play with a change machine, regular tournaments and events, and a weekly pinball happy hour with free play that visitors praise alongside the store’s friendly staff and curated finds.

Gift is a restaurant, bar, and pinball arcade at 1935 SE Hawthorne Blvd in Portland that pairs a full kitchen and late-night drinks with a curated collection of ten pinball machines (Funhouse, Godzilla, Spider-Man, The Sopranos, Foo Fighters, Star Wars, Johnny Mnemonic, Twilight Zone, The Getaway, The Munsters) plus a pool table, making it a lively neighborhood spot for gamers, groups, and night owls; hours run into the late evening and there’s street and nearby parking one block west.

Beachwood Brewing & Distilling at 3630 Atlantic Ave in Long Beach is a lively brewery and on-site distillery pouring Beachwood’s award-winning beers and house-distilled spirits in a relaxed taproom that hosts live music, events and casual games with on-site parking available. The Long Beach location also features a rotating modern pinball lineup that includes Deadpool (Premium), Foo Fighters (Premium), Godzilla (Pro), Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast (Premium), Led Zeppelin (Premium), Rush (Premium), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Premium), and The Mandalorian (Premium), making it a popular hangout for gamers and beer lovers alike.

Narwhal @ The Unicorn, located at 1118 East Pike St in Capitol Hill, Seattle, is the downstairs carnival‑themed pinball room of Unicorn that pairs whimsical food and cocktails with a neon‑lit arcade, claw machine, photo booth and weekly events for a lively night out. Its compact pinball collection blends vintage electro‑mechanical rarities and modern solid‑state titles — visitors have found games like Doodle Bug, Grand Derby, Calif. Express, Theatre of Magic, Joker, Davy Jones, Flasher (Bell Fruit) and Discotek alongside rotating modern machines and classic arcade cabinets.

Shorty's Pints x Pins at 353 North Shore Drive is a laid‑back, vintage‑style games bar on Pittsburgh’s North Shore that pairs duckpin bowling, shuffleboard, bocce, foosball and cornhole with tacos, shareable plates, craft drafts, cocktails, outdoor firepits and private‑event space for groups and watch parties. The rotating pinball lineup includes Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant’s Eye, Foo Fighters, Funhouse Remake, Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast, James Bond 007, Jaws, Jurassic Park, King Kong: Myth of Terror Island, KISS, Led Zeppelin, Mustang, Rick and Morty (Blood Suckers Edition), Rush, Spider‑Man, Star Wars, Stranger Things (Premium and Pro), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Godfather (LE), The Mandalorian (Premium), Toy Story 4 (LE), Transformers (LE) and Venom, making it a top stop for casual players and pinball enthusiasts alike.

St. Paul Tap Sports Bar & Gaming Co. at 825 Jefferson Ave in St. Paul is a lively full-service bar and grill that pairs a rotating local-tap beer selection and classic pub fare with a retro arcade, consoles, tabletop games and roughly ten pinball machines, plus sports TVs and a dog-friendly patio. The venue’s games page lists pinball titles including John Wick, Cactus Canyon, The Uncanny X‑Men, Rush, Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant’s Eye, Venom and Godzilla, and the bar runs daily specials, happy hour and pull‑tab gambling options to keep nights engaging. Customers frequently praise the friendly staff and casual, sports‑friendly atmosphere in reviews.

Bad Axe RetroCade, located at 845 N. Van Dyke Rd Suite B in Bad Axe, Michigan, is a quarter‑play retro arcade offering dozens of classic arcade cabinets, a retro console room, two skee‑ball lanes, affordable coin play, birthday and event options, and regular pinball tournaments; visitors note a friendly staff, a clean comfortable vibe, and a rotating selection of machines for all ages. Its pinball lineup features Four Roses, Ditto, Galaxy, El Dorado City of Gold, Golden Nugget, Double‑Shuffle (Junior), Kickoff, and other vintage electro‑mechanical and solid‑state titles

Boss Battle Games at Castleton Square Mall (6020 E 82nd St, Indianapolis, IN) is a family- and kid-friendly retro arcade that blends vintage cabinets, DDR, console stations and competitive play in a mall setting. The Castleton location maintains a curated, rotating game floor that currently includes a collection of 10 pinball machines and a wide variety of arcade titles listed on their game roster. Operating on an unlimited-play day admission model and available for events and parties, Boss Battle Games is frequently praised for its clean, welcoming atmosphere and helpful staff in customer reviews.

Legends Arcade at 109 State Ave NE in downtown Olympia is a lively, family-friendly bar and arcade with a full bar and kitchen, rentable party space, mood lighting and a curated soundtrack that pairs modern and retro coin‑op gaming for groups, families, and events. Reviewers praise the friendly staff and diverse mix of classic and contemporary machines, making it a popular spot for parties and nights out. Its pinball bank of ten tables includes Attack From Mars (Remake), Dialed In!, Guardians of the Galaxy (Pro), Revenge from Mars, Gorgar, Laser Ball and other classic and modern titles, offering a balanced selection of vintage talking tables and current licensed games for casual players and pinball fans alike.

Operating Room - Pinball Bar Arcade at 5515 Mills Civic Pkwy #130 in West Des Moines is a medical-themed bar-arcade known for craft cocktail slushies, syringe shots, a full bar and menu, family-friendly events and prize promotions, offering a lively spot to play modern and retro arcade games alongside pinball machines. The pinball lineup features Avengers: Infinity Quest, Elton John (Platinum Edition), Foo Fighters (Pro), Godzilla (Pro), Guns N' Roses (LE), James Bond 007 (Pro), Jaws (Pro), Jurassic Park (Pro), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Pro), The Mandalorian (Pro), and Toy Story 4 (LE).

Flat Top Johnny's at 238 Main St in Cambridge is a no-frills pool hall and dive-style arcade bar featuring a roughly 10-machine pinball bank, multiple pool tables, darts, and a burger- and hot dog–forward menu with affordable beer and a retro, lively Kendall Square vibe. Customers frequently praise the well-maintained pinball lineup and casual atmosphere, making it a popular local spot for pinball, pool, and inexpensive late-night eats.

Rock Island Public House, at 13328 Old Western Ave in historic Blue Island, IL, is a cozy craft beer and cocktail bar with an independently run kitchen, patio, CD jukebox and a popular pinball selection that draws locals and visitors alike. The venue’s pinball lineup includes South Park, Pirates of the Caribbean, Mata Hari, Kiss, Jurassic Park, Elvira, Playboy; reviewers praise the well-maintained machines, friendly staff and strong beer menu that make it a lively neighborhood spot.

The Brat Stop at 12304 75th St in Kenosha, WI is a long-running, family-friendly bar and restaurant—world-famous for Wisconsin brats, cheese, live music, a year‑round beer garden and an attached arcade—offering a lively spot for food, drinks and entertainment since 1961. Pinside reports a robust pinball area with 13 machines (as of Oct 2024), featuring favorites like Addams Family, Attack from Mars, Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast, Terminator 2 and The Mandalorian, with most games set to 3 plays for $1, making it a top pinball stop between Milwaukee and Chicago.

Bar Le Vox, at 100 Rue Saint-Joseph Est in Québec City, is a popular cidre bar and retro‑gaming hangout with arcade games, pool and foosball, a lively late‑afternoon‑to‑night atmosphere and a strong cider and cocktail selection noted on its social pages and review listings. The venue maintains a rotating collection of pinball machines, including JAWS (Premium), Centigrade 37, The Uncanny X‑Men (Premium), Catacomb, Jack-Bot, Jurassic Park (Premium), The Mandalorian (Pro), Lord of the Rings (LE), Tales from the Crypt, Creature from the Black Lagoon, and is praised by visitors for well‑maintained games and a welcoming vibe.

Solar Slice Pizza - Marietta at 497 Cobb Pkwy SE serves stone‑oven specialty pies, rotating slice options and a local beer selection in a vibrant, retro arcade setting praised for its crunchy crust, generous portions and friendly service. The venue’s pinball lineup includes Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Pro), Dungeons and Dragons, Taxi, Total Nuclear Annihilation, Attack From Mars, PIN‑BOT, Meteor, The Mandalorian (Pro), Eight Ball Deluxe, making it a popular spot for family outings, date nights and pinball enthusiasts alike.

Tyler's Tender Railroad Restaurant in Schererville is a family-friendly, train-themed diner with an O-scale model train that delivers food, ride-on train runs and a 1,600-square-foot arcade attached to the restaurant, making it a popular spot for kids, birthday parties and casual family meals; the arcade hosts a well-maintained, rotating pinball collection and is home to the Northwest Indiana Pinball League. Machines reported at the location include Attack from Mars, Cactus Canyon (Remake - Special Edition), Dirty Harry, Godzilla (Pro), James Bond 007 (Pro), Nip-It, See Saw, World Poker Tour. Reviews note friendly staff, a fun atmosphere for children and a standout arcade experience within a classic railroad-themed setting.

Walt's Bar at 4680 Eagle Rock Blvd in Los Angeles is a rockabilly-tinged dive and pinball arcade bar housed in a former plumber’s shop that pairs craft beer, wine and a simple snack menu of hot dogs and pretzels with a friendly, retro atmosphere. Open daily from noon with later weekend hours, it regularly hosts pinball tournaments and maintains a rotating collection of about ten classic and modern machines. Recent machines listed include Ali, Eight Ball Deluxe, Pulp Fiction (SE), Radical!, Stars, Taxi, Theatre of Magic, Title Fight, White Water; selections may change, so expect a shifting lineup on each visit.

Birdsmouth Beer is an all-lager brewery and taproom at 675 Oceanport Way in The Commissary at Baseline, Fort Monmouth in Oceanport, NJ, serving a rotating lineup of approachable lagers with regular tasting-room hours for visitors to sample on-site. The roomy taproom includes a dedicated game room with ten pinball machines — featuring modern Stern titles such as JAWS, John Wick and Jurassic Park — plus a mini-arcade and vintage hockey game, making it a popular stop for craft-beer lovers and pinball enthusiasts

Golden Cactus Brewing at 214 5th St SW in Roanoke, VA is a laid-back West End taproom and craft brewery popular for its rotating beers, dog-friendly patio, and an eclectic pinball corner that draws locals for casual play and pub-crawl events; guests praise the friendly staff and relaxed atmosphere. The venue offers a mix of classic and modern machines including Cactus Canyon (Remake Special), Deadpool (Pro), Earthshaker, Joker Poker, Judge Dredd, Sorcerer, Star Trek, Stingray, The Mandalorian (Pro), with quarter play and a change machine available.

Good Timez Billiards at 5740 W Charleston Blvd in Las Vegas is a family-owned pool hall, dive-bar arcade and pinball destination featuring ten pinball machines, multiple pool tables, a full bar, karaoke, rotating food trucks and regular tournaments that create a welcoming, community-focused hangout for locals and visitors alike.

Caffetto Coffee House at 708 West 22nd St in Minneapolis is a cozy, community-focused coffeehouse serving specialty coffees, teas and casual fare with eclectic decor and rotating local art, known for late-night hours and a welcoming vibe for studying or socializing. A lively basement arcade hosts a rotating mix of vintage and modern pinball and video games, making it a popular spot for gamers and casual visitors alike. Past pinball machines reported at Caffetto include Star Trek, Iron Man, Dracula and The Simpsons, offering a fun blend of classic and licensed titles for players.

47 Hills Brewing Company at 137 S Linden Ave in South San Francisco is a family- and dog-friendly brewery taproom and beer garden that pairs rotating craft beers and growlers to go with a kitchen serving pizza, burgers and wings, creating a relaxed brewcade atmosphere for kids, adults and groups. Guests praise the friendly staff and spacious seating, and the venue doubles as an arcade bar with a nostalgic pinball collection including AC/DC (Premium), Aerosmith (Pro), Attack From Mars (Remake - Classic), Batman 66 (Premium), Creature from the Black Lagoon, Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast (Premium), James Bond 007 (Pro), Mata Hari, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Pro), The Simpsons Pinball Party, The Who's Tommy Pinball Wizard, Twilight Zone.

Global Brew Tap House at 2100 Prairie St in St. Charles is a beer-forward taproom with roughly 50 beers on tap, hundreds of bottles, seasonal outdoor seating and regular release events with food-truck service, making it a popular local gathering spot for craft-beer lovers. The lively space also hosts a rotating pinball collection, including Metallica Remastered (Premium), Foo Fighters (Pro), Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant's Eye (Pro), JAWS (Pro), The Uncanny X‑Men (Pro), King Kong: Myth of Terror Island (Pro), Stranger Things (Pro), Venom (Pro), and John Wick (Pro), and draws positive reviews for its friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere.