Discover Charlotte’s Pinball Scene with the Pinball Map

Arcade and video game trends come and go, but there seems to be one constant: pinball machines.

What’s the appeal, beyond nostalgia? Pinball machines are tactile — the physics of the ball, flippers and bumpers create a different experience every time. Pinball machines feature fun themes, often based on movies or TV shows. The visual art on the machines can be really stunning.

Pinball fans are in luck. You’ll find the machines in bar arcades, breweries, bars, pizza places and so many more spots. Whether you want to play a little pinball while you’re waiting for your pizza, or spend an evening beating the high score, it’s easier than ever to find a pinball machine in the Charlotte area, thanks to the Pinball Map.

How to use the Pinball Map

You can search the Pinball Map by location, a specific pinball machine, number of machines, type of location (brewery bar arcade, store, mini golf and much more.)

The results show the number of pinball machines at each location, so you can tell if the location is a bar with a single machine or an arcade with dozens of them. You can also see if the pinball machines are in a family-friendly spot, just in case you want to show off your old school skills to the kids.

Not only that, but you can see a list of which machines are at each location.

Check out the Pinball Map now!

Pins Mechanical Company
307 West Tremont Avenue, Charlotte, NC
22 pinball machines

The Basement Arcade Bar
14 Union Street S, Concord, NC
21 pinball machines

CityCade Arcade Bar
122 South Oakland Street, Gastonia, NC
10 pinball machines

Classic Arcade and Pinball Museum
3210 Union Road, Gastonia, NC
21 pinball machines

Player 1UP
150 East Main Street, Rock Hil, SC
33 pinball machines

 

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