Where to Play Pinball & Arcade Games

CaskCades at 106 North Meridian in downtown Puyallup is a cozy, family-friendly taproom and arcade with a rotating craft beer lineup, a menu of hot dogs, soft pretzels and snacks, and plenty of board games and classic arcade cabinets. The venue hosts six pinball machines, including Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant's Eye, JAWS and The Last Action Hero, and is known for updating its game lineup regularly. Locals praise the friendly staff, lively events like comedy and trivia nights, and the welcoming downtown atmosphere.

Sit Tite at 6214 N Interstate Ave in Portland's Arbor Lodge is a 21+ neighborhood bar and restaurant open seven days with evening hours, featuring a bar, dining room and a large outdoor patio. Opened by chef B.J. Smith with partners, Sit-Tite focuses on blue-collar East Coast Italian comfort food — Parm sandwiches, fried calamari, pastas and approachable cocktails including non-alcoholic options. The space includes an arcade room with six pinball machines (examples listed locally include Stern’s Jurassic Park Pro and Godzilla Pro and Chicago Gaming’s Monster Bash Remake), plus a pool table and photo booth for a lively, game-focused night out. Guests and reviewers note its relaxed, old‑Portland vibe, covered dog‑friendly patio and solid late-night menu and drinks.

Madison Taproom at 616 Madison St in Oregon City is a neighborhood taproom and arcade offering 16 rotating taps of beer, cider and seltzers, snacks, jukeboxes, a patio and classic arcade games plus a 22-foot shuffleboard table for group nights. The venue features a rotating selection of pinball machines (seven currently listed), is dog-friendly with outdoor seating, wheelchair accessible, and keeps afternoon–evening hours (Mon–Thu 3–9, Fri–Sat 3–11, Sun 3–9), making it a casual spot for craft beer and retro gaming in Oregon City.

Back Alley Lanes VR-Cade at 2400 S Ridgewood Ave in Sunshine Plaza (South Daytona) is a family-owned, 15,000 sq. ft. entertainment center combining an Omni VR arena, eight bowling lanes, a full arcade, sports bar and restaurant with party and event rooms, offering a lively multi-activity destination for families and groups. Pinball players can enjoy Godzilla (Pro), Jaws (Pro), Jurassic Park (Pro), Star Wars (Pro), The Mandalorian (Pro) and Venom (Premium).

Movement Brewing Company is a family-owned craft brewery and taproom at 11151 Trade Center Drive Ste 104 in Rancho Cordova, known for a roomy indoor/outdoor layout, rotating house beers and regular food-truck nights and events. Guests praise the friendly staff, lively atmosphere and community nights like trivia and live music in reviews. The taproom also offers playable pinball machines including Deadpool (Pro), Godzilla (Pro), and Guardians of the Galaxy (Pro).

Crucible Brewing – Everett Foundry is a neighborhood taproom and brewery at 909 SE Everett Mall Way in Everett, Washington, offering a rotating craft-beer taplist, beer flights, guest food trucks and a laid-back, dog- and family-friendly atmosphere. The taproom features a six-machine pinball collection including Houdini: Master of Mystery, The Machine: Bride of Pin-Bot, Godzilla (Premium), Stellar Wars, Tales of the Arabian Nights, Transformers (LE). The venue also offers a reservable games room for parties and is known for friendly staff and community-focused events, making it a relaxed spot to enjoy craft beer and play pinball.

Final Gravity Brewing at 6118 Lakeside Ave in Henrico (Richmond), VA is a brewcade-style brewery with a relaxed taproom, outdoor dog‑friendly seating, snacks, dartboards and arcade games, and it welcomes outside food and event bookings for groups. The taproom pairs a rotating lineup of craft beers with a small arcade — currently featuring six pinball machines in its rotation (see the venue’s Pinball Map listing for the latest game updates).

Barley POP! Brewing at 1208 10th St Suite C in Snohomish is a small nano‑brewery and welcoming, family- and dog‑friendly taproom serving a rotating lineup of house and guest beers and promoting a “fun beer for fun people” vibe. The taproom pairs big‑screen sports viewing and board games with multiple pinball machines listed on Pinball Map, making it a popular casual hangout for groups and families. They also host regular pinball events, including weekly Tuesday tournaments, and maintain current hours and event info on their website and social pages.

Union Street Market at Electric Works, located at 1622 Broadway in Fort Wayne, IN, is a vibrant indoor/outdoor food hall and public market showcasing regionally sourced food, independent merchants, and year‑round events in a restored historic campus setting. The market also features a casual entertainment area with six pinball machines for visitors to enjoy while sampling local eats and drinks, making it a lively, family‑friendly stop for residents and visitors exploring downtown Fort Wayne and the Electric Works district.

Old School Pizza & Pub at 305 E Main St in Ottumwa offers a nostalgic, game-focused pub experience popular with locals and visitors alike. The menu features authentic New York–style pizza and an ice‑cold draft beer selection paired with retro arcade cabinets and a lively, casual atmosphere. The venue hosts six pinball machines (3423, 2441, 672, 2875, 744, 3022), making it a compact but varied stop for pinball enthusiasts and arcade fans.

The Fort Fun Centre at 689 Texas Rd in Amherstburg is a family-friendly entertainment complex combining a restaurant and bar with bowling, an arcade, beach volleyball and laser tag, making it a popular spot for groups and families. Pinball offerings are well maintained and currently include Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant’s Eye (Pro), James Bond 007 (Pro), King Kong: Myth of Terror Island (Pro), Star Wars (Pro) and Uncanny X‑Men (Pro). Visitors frequently praise the food, friendly service and value, and patrons note promotions and affordable play options alongside regular late-evening hours.

Bogart's is an 80s/90s‑themed craft‑beer bar and arcade at 219 W Main St in St. Charles, IL, known for a laid‑back dive‑bar vibe, late hours, rotating arcade games, theme nights and a focus on local Illinois beers Its pinball lineup has included Deadpool (Pro), Godzilla (Pro), Monster Bash, Rick and Morty (Blood Sucker Edition)

Barebottle Brew Co. in Santa Clara (2520 Augustine Dr) is a modern, family- and dog-friendly taproom and arcade brewery in Santa Clara Square that pairs an ever-changing craft beer menu and kitchen offerings with a casual arcade atmosphere; pets are welcome on the outdoor patio and the space is popular for groups and families seeking a relaxed place to drink, eat, and play. The location’s pinball lineup includes Addams Family, Batman '66 (Premium), Foo Fighters (Pro), Medieval Madness alongside other arcade games for kids and adults alike.

PINSTACK Austin, located at 500 W Canyon Ridge Drive in Austin, TX, is a family-friendly entertainment complex that pairs a full-service restaurant and bar with bowling lanes, arcade classics, skee-ball, air hockey, bumper cars, laser tag and casual pizza dining, and includes a small pinball collection of six machines on site according to venue information. Guests praise the large game room and party-friendly layout, though reviews on Yelp note mixed experiences with service and crowding during peak times, making it a lively choice for groups, families and birthday events.

Bully Boy Distillers at 44 Cedric St in Boston is a craft distillery and tasting room producing whiskey, rum, gin and vodka with a rotating cocktail menu and guided tours in a barrel-lined tasting room and cocktail bar that emphasizes seasonal, house-made cocktails and on-site distilled spirits. The cozy space includes a back lounge with seating and a small game area that hosts five pinball machines for casual play, making it a popular neighborhood spot for drinks and gatherings. Highly rated by visitors for its cocktails, atmosphere and approachable tastings, Bully Boy is known as Boston’s first modern craft distillery offering an inviting spot for tours, tastings and social nights out.

Sudwerk Brewing Co. at 2001 2nd St in Davis, CA is an award‑winning craft brewery and renovated brewpub with a spacious indoor taproom, outdoor beer garden and on‑site restaurant that hosts live music and community events, making it a popular gathering spot in Davis. The venue also offers a side games room with six pinball machines—Aerosmith (Pro), Guardians of the Galaxy (Pro), Metallica (Pro), Star Wars (Pro), Super Mario Bros. and Cyclone—perfect for casual play while enjoying Sudwerk’s rotating beers and menu items.

Gunsight Saloon in downtown Columbia Falls, Montana is a lively, family-friendly bar and grill known for hearty burgers, ribs, two full bars and an outdoor summer stage for live music, offering a relaxed spot for locals and visitors alike; it also hosts a six-machine pinball bank featuring Iron Man, Jurassic Park (Pro), PIN-BOT, JAWS (Pro), Stranger Things (Premium), and Venom (Pro).

Shananigans at 717 N 6th St in Monroe, LA is a laid-back pool hall and bar with a friendly, dive-style vibe that locals praise for cold drinks, good food and welcoming staff, making it a popular late-night hangout for residents and visitors alike The venue's pinball lineup includes Deadpool (Pro), Foo Fighters (Pro), Godzilla (Pro), John Wick (Pro), Star Wars: Fall of the Empire (Pro) and Venom (Pro), offering modern Stern Pro machines for casual play

Right Around the Corner at 2244 Central Ave in St. Petersburg is a dog-friendly arcade brewery and bar that pairs a rotating craft-beer selection and pizza with more than 20 retro arcade games, pool, skee-ball, and air hockey in a nostalgic, laid-back atmosphere. Pinball fans will find machines such as Royal Rumble (WWF), South Park, and The X‑Files, and the venue hosts community events and tournaments while earning consistently positive reviews for its friendly staff and vibrant local vibe.

Booths Corner Farmers Market at 1362 Naamans Creek Rd in Garnet Valley, PA is a long-running, family-friendly indoor market with dozens of vendors and an on-site Booths Corner Arcade that features a compact selection of modern pinball machines — Stern Dr. No (Pro), Jaws (Premium), Godzilla (Premium), Deadpool (Pro) and Stranger Things (Premium) — plus vintage video games, redemption machines and kiddie rides, offering something for shoppers and gamers alike. The market operates primarily on Fridays and Saturdays with abundant food stalls, specialty merchants and community events, making it a convenient weekend destination for fresh goods and entertainment.

Black Water at 5115 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland is a 100% vegan bar, restaurant and live-music venue offering creative cocktails, rotating taps and a late‑night comfort-food menu with hours and menu details listed on the venue website. Guests praise the lively, music-forward atmosphere and vegan pub eats, and the space regularly hosts pinball nights, tournaments and beginner meetups. The bar features six pinball machines including The Addams Family, Medieval Madness, Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant's Eye (Pro), Sorcerer, Scared Stiff, Tales from the Crypt, making it a popular local spot for players of all skill levels.

Daddy Diamonds, at 1553 N Cahuenga Blvd in Hollywood, is an electro-mechanical champagne lounge and neighborhood bar offering affordable food and drinks in an intimate, retro setting attached to The Record Parlour. The venue hosts DJs, vinyl nights and live events that create a lively, curated-music vibe and is noted by patrons for a rotating selection of pinball machines and arcade games that are generally free to play, paired with a concise, well-priced wine and cocktail menu.

Round1 Bowling & Amusement in North Riverside (7501 Cermak Road) is a large, family-friendly entertainment center inside North Riverside Park Mall offering bowling, a broad arcade with Japan-import titles and crane games, billiards, karaoke and party rooms, and operates daily roughly 10 AM–1 AM with generally positive local reviews for group outings and families. It also houses six public pinball machines—AC/DC (Pro), Deadpool (Pro), Guardians of the Galaxy (Pro), Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast (Pro), Metallica (Pro) and Star Wars (Pro)—making it a convenient suburban spot for pinball enthusiasts.

Wynkoop Brewing Company at 1634 18th St in Denver is Colorado’s original brewpub, founded in 1988, brewing on-site craft beers and serving hearty New American pub fare in a historic LoDo building that blends a lively bar, pool hall and event spaces with brewery tours and regular live entertainment. The multi-level venue is known for its billiards and darts, welcoming atmosphere and consistently positive guest reviews, making it a popular stop for locals and visitors in downtown Denver.

BB's Amusements - Flashbax Arcade at 4130 Arendell St in Morehead City is a retro, quarter-operated arcade and pinball destination with a family-friendly redemption/prize center, snacks and drinks, and a compact, well-curated selection of classic games that draws locals and vacationing families alike. Pinball machines on site include Black Hole, Bone Busters Inc., Caveman, Lightning, Meteor, Night Rider, Road Kings, Sharkey's Shootout, and the owner is noted for keeping older games in excellent working order, making it a dependable stop for silverball enthusiasts.

The Gutter Bar LIC at 10-22 46th Ave in Long Island City is a 21+ old-school bar and bowling alley featuring eight hardwood lanes, a lively bar with rotating craft beers, arcade games and a casual menu of hot dogs and snacks that make it a popular late‑night hangout. Its pinball lineup includes Cactus Canyon (Remake - Special Edition), Deadpool (Pro), Demolition Man, Earthshaker, The Shadow and The Who's Tommy Pinball Wizard, and reviewers often praise the beer selection and relaxed vibe.

Gateway City Brewery at 490 Gormanville Road in North Bay is an award-winning craft brewery and taproom serving a rotating selection of house-brewed beers and seasonal releases, with regular live entertainment and community events that make it a local favorite. The taproom features six coin-operated pinball machines — Avengers: Affinity Quest (Stern, 2020), Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast (Stern, 2018), The Walking Dead (Stern, 2014), The Shadow (Bally, 1994), Monster Bash (Williams, 1998) and Harlem Globetrotters On Tour (Bally, 1979) — available for $1–$2 per play Mon–Sat and unlimited play on Sundays for $10 per person (cash). Visitors consistently praise the friendly atmosphere, approachable staff and strong beer lineup, making Gateway City Brewery a go-to destination for beer lovers and pinball enthusiasts in North Bay.

SchwonkSoundStead at 1521 7th St in Port Huron, Michigan is a 1914 historic home turned part-time recording studio, rehearsal space and intimate live-music venue that also hosts open pinball events and has even hosted IFPA‑sanctioned tournaments. The house maintains a small collection of pinball machines including Blackout, Flash, Jacks to Open, Jurassic Park, RockMakers and is known locally for community pinball nights and music-related gatherings.

Ruckus Taco Company Canton at 43315 Joy Rd in Canton, MI is a chef-driven quick-service taco restaurant and casual eatery known for fresh tacos, smash burgers, carryout-friendly service and a playful dining room with pinball machines, run by a traditionally trained chef and located in Coventry Commons. The location hosts six well-maintained pinball machines — Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant’s Eye, Ghostbusters, Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast, King Kong: Myth of Terror Island, Medieval Madness, Star Wars: Fall of the Empire — and is a popular local hangout for players, with inexpensive play and positive reviews for both food and games.

The Abandoned Station at 2457 N Delaware St in Indianapolis combines a Narrow Gauge Brewing taproom, house-made pizza and a family-friendly all-ages arcade in the Fall Creek Place neighborhood. Its pinball lineup features Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Venom, The Uncanny X-Men, Avengers Infinity Quest, Deadpool, Stranger Things. The venue also offers skee-ball, a 13ft shuffleboard, a Multicade with over 6,000 classic games, board and card games, self-serve non-alcoholic taps and regular pinball challenges with leaderboards, making it a great spot for families, groups and competitive players.