Not sure where the calendar is for the Portland area scene. Five pinball machines, dozens of arcade and redemption games. There are tournaments happening everyday of the week up here so if you're interested you should check out for what's happening while you're in Seattle. Wedgehead - Also has a large collection of older games. High Score - Large collection of solid states from the 80s. Jupiter - Not my favorite, but the wall of Bally solid states in the back are worth a trip. From what I understand this was the only pinball place is Seattle for quite awhile. Check it out just for the historical significance alone. Shorty's - Been around since the 90s and is about to change locations. Everything is meticulously cared for here. The owner says the fate of the pinball business is undetermined, but could include selling some machines and joining forces with other businesses. D&D Pinball has pinball machines that are themed after all the nerdy favorites. Plus, there's a porch.įlip Flip Ding Ding - The venue with the best playing pins. This arcade doesnt have the high-tech games found at other arcades. Like being transported to your friend's cool basement in the 80s. Round1 is a multi-entertainment facility offering Bowling, Arcade Games, Billiards, Karaoke, Ping Pong, Darts, and even a Kids Zone play area within the. Owners Constance Negley and Robert Noble, who bought the arcade in its infancy in 2014, announced. Burch Tucson pinball arcade D&D Pinball has closed. That may not mean much to some but it really adds to the pinball experience. Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star Cathalena E. I think these venues are special for one reason or another.Īdd a Ball - Arguably the venue with the best interior. There are a ton of places to play pinball in the Northwest so I imagine it could be hard to decide where to go. Support local journalism and subscribe to today.Here's some recs for Seattle and Portland. Reach the reporter at Follow her on Twitter at on Facebook at Tirion Rose and on Instagram at tirionrose. “If people drop a pepperoni on it, it’s not the end of the world.” “Pinballs are made to be played,” he says. “There was a demand for it, and they are just so fun to play.”Īnd he's not even worried about the pizza grease. “People are circling back to pinball,” he says. The historic Van Buren building, the retro feel at Ziggy’s, the light up dance floor and the games all bring a nostalgic feel to Stardust, Bracamonte says. Because of its proximity to the Van Buren, Stardust also will have music-themed games including a Beatles game, ACDC, Guns and Roses, Metallica and more. The small neighborhood bar served overstuffed pastrami and ham sandwiches and offered entertainment with pool tables, pinball machines, and televisions long. He hopes to expand the repertoire to include 20 rotating games from his collection, which he estimates includes between 350 and 400 games. Many are now being played at Cobra Bar's locations in Phoenix and Tucson, though Stardust is his first first pinball-focused bar.īracamonte is particularly excited about games including Arabian Nights, Attack from Mars and Centaur. Next, your eyes will be drawn to the edges of the room lined with brightly colored pinball machines inviting guests to insert tokens and play.īracamonte of Cobra Bar curated the 16 pinball games inside the lounge. As your eyes adjust to the darkness, a large light-up dance floor with a giant disco ball hanging above it draws immediate attention. Like us on Facebook or visit our page there for up-to-the-minute updates D&D is very excited to announce that we will be hosting the Flippin’ With The Greats Pinball Tournament on Sunday, December 21st at D&D. Those looking for a little more fun should seek out the secret door inside Ziggy’s that takes you to Stardust pinball bar.Ĭross through what appears to be the door to a walk-in refrigerator, and you enter the glittering and neon world of Stardust Pinbar. D&D Pinball is Tucson’s (and Arizona’s) pinball hub, dedicated to preserving the art, fun & sport of pinball.
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