The Basement Arcade Bar, at 14 Union Street South, Concord, North Carolina, offers Classic 80s and 90s games, as well as current pinball games. All games are on free play (no quarters needed) once admission is paid.
The Basement Arcade offers local craft beer, domestics, imports, cider and a full bar.
Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for anyone under age 21. Those under 21 must be accompanied by an adult and are only permitted until 8 p.m. On Wednesdays and Thursdays, admission is $5 for everyone.
The Basement Arcade Bar hosts regularly scheduled tournaments. You can see all their events on their Facebook page.
Here are a couple of their events:
Belles and Chimes — Women’s Pinball Tournament
2nd Sunday of the month (see scheduled dates below)
2 to 4 p.m.
$11 (includes admission) for ages 21+ and $6 (includes admission) for under 21.
This is a group matchplay event. At the start of each round, registered players will be randomly placed into groups of four to play a single game (chosen at random). Players earn points based on their finishing position of each game. Rounds will continue until the final one begins before 4pm. The player with the most points at the end of the tournament wins! Women of all-ages and all-skills are welcome. Beginners are very much welcome. The top 3 players win a cash prize!
Scheduled dates: August 11, September 8, October 13, and November 10, 2024.
The Basement Pinball Showdown
3rd Thursday of the month (see scheduled dates below)
7 to 9 p.m.
$10 (includes admission)
This is a group matchplay event. At the start of each round, registered players will be randomly placed into groups of four to play a single game (chosen at random). Players earn points based on their finishing position of each game. Rounds will continue until the final one begins before 9pm. The player with the most points at the end of the tournament wins! The top 3 players win a cash prize!
Scheduled dates: August 15, September 19, October 18, and November 21, 2024.
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