Where to Play Pinball & Arcade Games

Bring your quarters to the vape shop to feed your addictions at the Retro Arcade located inside Vaporosity in Sharon, PA. Part vape store, part video game and movie store, and part quarter-play pinball arcade, Retro Arcade at Vaporosity hosts IFPA ranked tournaments under black light and sells thousands of retro console games and DVDs. 

Right Brain Brewery in Traverse City, MI is known as one of the state’s most creative craft beer breweries, but pinheads know their taproom for its eclectic selection of pinball machines, including one of the largest pinball machines in the world, Hercules. Come in for a sour beer and play arcade games like skee ball, bowling and street fighter. There’s a food truck out front, live music in the evening, and porter and stout recipes you won’t find anywhere else.

The 80's are back! The Game Preserve is a true classic arcade in Spring, TX with original arcade games like Star Wars, Robotron, Joust, Centipede, Street Fighter and a hundred more, plus over 25 pinball machines like The Addams Family, Twilight Zone, and Dr Who all on free play. Get a day pass or a monthly membership, and bring your own food and beer since you’ll want to stay a while. Love it here? Check out their original NASA location. 

One of the nation’s finest pinball arcades, Blizzard Mountain Pinball in Conifer, CO has a great mix of early solid state games, higher-end Bally and Williams games, premium Sterns, Jersey Jacks, and high-end older games like Addams Family, Medieval Madness, and Tales of the Arabian nights. It’s a family-friendly spot with snacks and drinks where you can play by the hour on a pay card system or just drop quarters into the machines. Blizzard hosts regular tournaments and leagues and also offers a party room for events.

If you're in the mood for some classic arcade gaming, head on over to The Retrocade in Asheville. With 15 pinball machines and a variety of other gaming options, it's the perfect place to spend an afternoon or evening. A $10 cover charge gets you in with all games on free play - and if you're over 21, there's also a great selection of local craft beers on tap!

Young and hip college students in Fort Collins, CO know to head to the heart of Old Town for Pinball Jones – a basement barcade with arcade classics like pinball, skeeball, air hockey, bowlers and claw machines. Machines like Theater of Magic, Tron, Jurassic Park, and Medieval Madness are all set to a reasonable charge. Pinball Jones has a great selection of local craft beers and ciders, but don’t let the bar atmosphere fool you – Pinball Jones is kid-friendly. 

BumperNet's is a retail store that was designed for customers to be able to come in and purchase ping pong tables, pinball machines, pool tables, pool cues, table tennis rackets, and many more game table accessories. You can play table sports, such as foosball and air hockey. At BumperNets you will find over 30 pinball games to play and over 60 available for purchase. Their collection ranges from the '60s to the latest releases. 

The Flipper Room in Concord, CA is a pinball arcade and art gallery. A beautiful and well displayed mix of new, classic and rare pinball titles including TX Sector, Batman 66-Premium, and Ultraman Collectors Edition all set to quarter play and a meticulous tilt. Join a league or tournament and watch for open play events. Purchase a comic-themed print in the art gallery or bring in your art for framing, have a custom framed mirror made, and experience pinball through the lens of art and presentation.

The Pinball Parlor at Canobie Lake Park in Salem, New Hampshire, is a distinctive attraction nestled in the Bear Lodge. It's a haven for pinball enthusiasts, showcasing a diverse array of both new and nostalgically refurbished pinball games. This specialized gaming area offers a blend of classic and modern experiences, featuring around 30 operational pinball machines. Canobie Lake Park, with over 85 rides, games, and attractions, is known for its commitment to family entertainment, and the Pinball Parlor adds a special touch of nostalgia and fun to the park's vibrant atmosphere.

Pinball artwork from Brian Allen covers the walls of Maine Silverball Tavern in Saco, ME, where you’ll find a nice collection of craft beer and an even better collection of quarter-player pinball machines. Make your way down the row of Williams machines, including Grand Lizard, Fish Tales, and Taxi, then head to newer Stern machines, including The Mandalorian, complete with a Grogu doll on the playfield, and don’t miss the handful of old electro-mechanical pinball machines like pitch and bat baseball games. All ages are welcome, but a parent must accompany children. Silverball Tavern is also a host of The New England Pinball League and tournaments. 

GameCraft is an arcade bar with classic video arcade machines, pinball, and skeeball. They have local craft beers, ciders, and gamer-themed cocktails. They are 21+, Monday through Saturday, but Sunday is Family Day. The pinball collection is about 20 games, including Godzilla, Ghostbusters, Toy Story 4, and Stranger Things. GameCraft does not have a restaurant, but you may bring in outside food. They also hold bi-weekly pinball tournaments. 

The Pinball Co-op in South Burlington, VT, is the best spot for pinball in Burlington. Pay one price for unlimited play on over a dozen classic and modern pinball machines from Ballys Paragon to Sterns Star Trek. You can BYOB, stick it in the fridge, and get to flipping. Better practice! Tournament is about to start. Go to twitch.tv/ThePinballCoop to check it out!

What's there to do in Blue Ridge, GA? Play pinball until your head spins, of course! Vertigo Pinball in Blue Ridge, GA is Blue Ridge's most exciting venue to play new and vintage pinball games, enjoy a regional craft beer or cider and try unique sandwiches like the Sassy Mac panini or a gourmet hot dog. No quarters necessary – play by the hour, day, or for the whole weekend.

Super Abari Game Bar in Charlotte, NC is a barcade with a portal to the past for adult “kids.” More than 90 arcade games are arranged around a display of screens playing 80s movies. Drop some quarters into more than 30 pinball machines like Indiana Jones, Halloween, Willy Wonka, Creature from the Black Lagoon and Stranger Things. This modern spot serves craft beers and cocktails and is almost exclusively 21+ with the exception of noon to 5pm on Saturday and Sunday.

EinStein's Pub in Katy, TX, is an old watering hole where the locals enjoy pub grub, drink specials, live bands, pool, and a beautiful rotating collection of pinball machines. Monthly tournaments are on the same night as the $7 burger special. There’s also air hockey, Big Buck Hunter Reloaded, and a multicade. 

Lynn’s Arcade: A Pinball Parlor and Can Slangery. The name says it all. Lynn's is an all you can play pinball arcade that slangs cans of craft beer in Seaside, California. What more did you need? Guess you could buy one of the not-beer cans Lynn sells. Or you could buy, service or rent a pinball machine. You could even rent the venue like the Monterey Flipper Pinball league does. But why don’t you just get your can in here and play some pinball? That’s what you do at Lynn’s.

Free Play Pinball Arcade in Fraser, MI is an excellent, medium-sized classic video and pinball arcade that is family-friendly and serves a little alcohol. Pay one price and play all of the arcade blockbusters from the late 70s and 80s, with the exception of Hercules – the largest pinball machine ever made and one of only about 10 machines still in circulation. That’ll cost you a dollar. Ready for a tournament? Choose from pinball, darts, bubble hockey and foosball.

Kidforce Pinball is more than an awesome comic book and collectible toy store. They also have over 30 pinball games. Pinball games include new and classic games. They also have role-playing and board games to satisfy other gaming cravings. 

QuarterWorld Arcade is a barcade in Portland, Oregon with the second largest collection of pinball machines in the city. They have 32 pinball games on location, with a selection that includes games like The Addam's Family, Batman '66 and Iron Man. In addition to pinball, they also have over 50 classic arcade games featuring titles like Marvel vs. Capcom, NBA Jam, Pac-Man and others. If you're looking for something different to do, they also have other fun games like Dance Dance Revolution, basketball, and skee ball. QuarterWorld has 2 full bars if you get thirsty, with a focus on cocktails and draft beer. They also serve American pub food like burgers and pizza. QuarterWorld is 21+ except for Saturdays and Sundays between 1pm and 7pm. And yes, they take quarters.

Tucked inside of the Oviedo Mall is a little family fun center with a surprising pinball collection at District Eat & Play in Oviedo, FL. This one-stop destination for entertainment includes four escape rooms, boutique bowling, axe throwing, bumper cars, pinball and arcade games, a restaurant, bar, and live entertainment. Earn virtual tickets on your game card to redeem for prizes at the end of your visit. Watch for special deals like the 30 day pinball pass for $30. 

Located in a century-old bank, Morristown Game Vault in Morristown, NJ treats gaming like treasure. Inside the vault are classic arcade games from Donkey Kong to Pacman and a rotating collection of pinball machines. In the safe deposit box you’ll find PlayStation and Nintendo consoles and around each corner, more hidden gems. Game Vault charges an hourly rate and games are set to free play or join a weekly pinball tournament.