Seattle Pinball Museum

The Seattle Pinball Museum is such a cool spot — the collection of machines is incredible, ranging from vintage classics to modern pinball games with lights, sound effects, and so much character. The unlimited play admission makes it easy to bounce around and enjoy everything without worrying about quarters, and the atmosphere inside is fun, nostalgic, and unique. That said, the person at the front counter really didn’t match the vibe of the place (went on an early Saturday evening). He came off as rude and dismissive, which was disappointing considering how upbeat the rest of the experience is. If you’re going to be the face of a pinball museum, it would be great to have someone who’s enthusiastic and welcoming. First impressions matter to me, and it just didn’t fit with the energy inside. I was also disappointed not to see the Foo Fighters pinball machine in the lineup — it feels like such a natural fit for a place like this (being in Seattle). Hopefully they add it in the future. Once you get past those things, though, it’s a fantastic experience and absolutely worth visiting.

Well worth 2-3 hours. Classic, vintage pinball machines games ranging from the 1960s to present with many different themes. Admission for adults is $23. I loved the pulp fiction machine. The dude at the door knows a lot of the history and how some of these machines were procured.

Came in to see the collection and play some good games! They have quite a variety of games varied by age, style, game play and etc! They offer drinks, beer and snacks while you are there to enjoy! The staff was friendly and it’s a very fair price.

It really interesting place to visit! They have a huge collection of pinball machines, ranging from vintage classics to more modern ones. It’s not just a museum where you look at things—you actually get to play the machines, which makes it a lot of fun. One of the great things is that they limit how many people can enter at a time. That means you don’t have to wait too long for machines, and it doesn’t feel too crowded. It helps keep the atmosphere relaxed and enjoyable. Overall, it was a unique and memorable experience—perfect for anyone who enjoys arcade games or just wants to try something a little different in Seattle.

Walked in, paid for our Free Play bracelets and 2 tall boy cold beers. It was really, really fun and more laid back than I imagined. Staff were knowledgeable and friendly. We were visiting from Portland and love pinball! This was a great spot. Have to come back with my kids next time! ♿️🚻 2 story building, clean restrooms, and there's a wheelchair accessible elevator platform in the back to get people upstairs easily. It's a smaller space upstairs it feels like. Way more open below.

Such a fun place and definitely worth the money!!! The museum has two floors of pinball, games ranging from the 1960s to present with many different themes. Admission for adults is $23. The three hours spent there went by so fast and I definitely got my moneys worth :)

Cool spot, games arranged by date. House rules are you can play two rounds per machine, then move on. Fantastic! Wish they charged by the hour... or wish I had more time to spend there. ;-)

Amazing small little pinball spot. We stayed all day! It’s fun that they reset the scores every day so new players can enter their name, adds a fun aspect to the day. Close to a TON of food, and just 2 blocks away from the link light rail station. Will definitely come back, great value for 6 hours of fun!

My husband and I stopped in here while visiting Seattle and we honestly loved it. We unexpectedly sent 2 hours here! We loved the Stranger Things game and just kept going back to play again and again. It was very clean and the workers were very nice. $23 a person for unlimited play!

This place is too cool! They have pinball machines from the 1960s to 2024! It's very interesting to see the evolution of the pinball machine from the gimics used to the lighting and other technology. Each machine offers a unique experience. You can play as many games as you would like and for as long as you'd like with the $23 cost of admission. They also have some traditional arcade games to play as well. Definitely worth the trip! The staff are also very kind and helpful.

We came here on a Saturday around 2pm and there was a handful of people there. We had a wristband, which allowed unlimited games. Nearly $30 per person. I don't think kids would stay entertained for more than ten minutes because it's all the same game, just with different themes. Parking is horrible. All lots are for events and are $50 to park. Street parking for two hours is mostly full and hard to find. About four games weren't working.

Wow, this place is awesome and a must go to for anyone who loves to play pinball! To start, the place has a great variety of machines from different decades, including some new ones. There are two levels and you can play each machine 2 times (or more if no one is waiting). The staff are very friendly and helpful. They have some snacks, sodas, and beers for purchase. I stayed here for the majority of the time they were opened and definitely got my pinball fill for the day. At $23 for unlimited play, it is an awesome deal when compared to over venues pay per game prices. My favorites are Elvira and Godzilla. Though I like a lot of the classic machines, the newer ones were awesome to play and really enjoyed them as well. I cannot wait to come back another day and have a pinball day!

The staff are very friendly and you can easily spend your entire day here. Some classic pinball machines like Adams Family and Fun House as well as all the brand new Jersey Jack machines which can cost around 2 dollars per game in other places. The pinball museum charges a flat entrance fee. Food available is light snacks, beer and soda. Some of the machines are antiques so check the age minimum before bringing kids. This establishment is definitely geared more towards an older customer and not five year old kids just running wild. The only drawback to having so many machines is some sounds from the machines are going to be drowned out. Each game a capped to two games per person so everyone has an opportunity to play all the machines available. We were there with a moderate crowd and we were able to play the majority of the machines with little wait. The upkeep on some of their vintage machines is quite impressive with very few machines out of order.

As a pinball fan, I have to give props to the staff and crew here for the maintenance of these machines! I could tell by playing that the machines are well taken care of. Will definitely come next time i visit!

My friend recommended we check this place out and though it is kinda cool, probably not the most entertaining for kids. You walk in and get a spiel at the door and then proceed to the back where you pay. Only the kids were playing so we got kids tickets. There's an upstairs as well filled with old machines and if you're into the classics is pretty cool. I think with the kids, once you play one machine they all seemed pretty similar so they couldn't really appreciate the evolution of pinball technology. I then saw the front end guy kinda whispering to the back end guy and looking at us which made me feel a little awkward. Once we left, the guy then told us that everyone that walks in should be charged even if you're not playing . . . there were supposed to be in and out privileges but of course after being told that, we didn't feel comfortable sending just the kids back in after our snack. Definitely more of a place for pinball heads and those that can appreciate the beauty of these machines.

This place is worth checking out at one point or another! There are a wide variety of pinball machines ranging from old to modern. It's cool to see the progressions of pinball machine design and technology over the years! Price is around $23 per person. It's worth it if you at least play each pinball machine once. They also offer snacks, soft drinks, and soft liquor. Staff are friendly and energetic with questions you might have!

The people who run this place are super nice, they do their best also maintain all the pinballs in there and have a great selection of pinball machines to play on! I had a great time exploring all the games, especially the ones that I already have in the office that I work for! Aliens, from Mars 2! Space invaders. I was also able to score the high score on the new toy story one which I would like to own one day for my own place if I can ever afford one soon

My friend and I came here on a Sunday for some pinball fun. It was unlimited play for $22 for each of us. We spent at least 2 hours playing games. They've organized their games based on how old the games are. With two floors of games (mostly pinball), I am sure there is a game for everyone. I particularly enjoyed that they even had new games that came out in 2023. It can get pretty busy here, but they have some simple rules to keep it going, such as finish your game out before changing machines and limiting yourself to two games per machine so others can play. They also sell snacks and drinks by the counter. I'm sure I'll be back in the future when I am in the area!

Great little pinball museum. A lot of modern pins. Friendly staff. Canned beer available for purchase with cup holders on the machines. They even let me stash my luggage as I was on my way to the airport and killed some time

What a dope place to spend an afternoon playing unlimited pinball for $21.00pp. They are open several days a week, but not on certain weekdays so check their opening hours before you go. The location is in the international district so parking can be a challenge on weekends, but I wouldn't let that deter you from checking this spot out! Upon walking inside there's a person keeping track of number of people entering/exiting for capacity reasons, and directing new people to the back of the store where you pay for admission. The manager in the back was friendly and helpful, giving each customer the lowdown of how the machines are set up (oldest to newer from right front of store towards back, starting from the 50's and 60's and going upstairs thru 80's to 90's and back downstairs along the left of the room from the aughts to today,) the lay of the land (bathrooms around the back counter to the left, stairs up towards the right) and also an option to purchase beverages and swag. He also mentioned to try to keep time on each machine to 2-3 games so others could get time to play, which most people seemed to abide by (or at least switch every 5-10 min or so). I was a bit surprised they let people eat/drink inside since in some of the arcades I've been to with vintage machines the management has been very careful with the maintenance and don't allow food/water in the vicinity directly by the game machines but I guess they are doing the best they can with the given space. Also there was a group of people there that had had a few too many alcoholic beverages and were being quite loud and colorful with their language, which deterred a bit from the experience. As for arcade and play experience itself, it was great! The older games were much more challenging, I hadn't played as many of these before but quite enjoyed them. Also especially liked one machine upstairs that had three different "levels" within the game, I hadn't seen this type of setup in real life before. I'd definitely come back again to spend some time here! Tip: try to get there earlier closer to when they open, as later in the afternoon if they are at capacity you may need to wait until some people leave to enter. They are good about taking down names and calling/texting once spots open up. And also you can exit the premises and return if you keep the wristband on (ie. if you need to move your car or take a breather).

Update: Although we still weren't thrilled that you pay per person whether you play or not ($70 for three of us), my husband did say he had more fun than he thought they would. So, if you're going to go, make sure you want to play, because if you stay, you shell out the dough.

Cool Place. They had pinball machines from the 60's until today. One price and play all the pinball you want. Friendly staff.

Fun place, but pricey. I may be spoiled by other pinball museums I've visited like in Alameda or Chattanooga, but I expected more machines and maybe a blurb about them? This is more a place to play pinball than a museum.

When I was a kid I never used to play the pinball machines at arcades, because it was expensive. Each play was like a dollar or something and it felt like it wasn't worth my money. At the Seattle Pinball Museum, for $20 it's all you can play for that entire day, including re-entry. They have a stamp card (10 entries = 1 free entry) if you end up frequenting. 2 stories, bottom floor with more pinball machines (the oldest and the newest), and upper floor with some variety. I thought it was awesome to read each sign above a pinball machine and see how many had been manufactured. They also have a fun rating per machine so definitely give each a try and see if you agree!

Old school fun! I grew up playing pinball and classic arcade video games and enjoyed this place very much. This place offers all-you-can play for one price. That in itself is a great DEAL cuz one knows how it feels to pay for a play and having it not last for 1 minute (LOL).

This place is awesome. It was so much fun seeing, feeling, and playing how pinball machines have evolved from 1960 through the present. You can play every machine with the price of entry. We played for about three hours. There is snack food and beverages available too. Highly recommended.

We went here quite a while ago on a rainy day with a group of teens. They had a really great time and we look forward to our next visit.

Chinatown's #1 attraction after buying duck heads I probably would have liked it more had I not first experienced the Pacific Pinball Museum in Oakland first, which has almost double the games, and a little plaque for each game, saying things ranging from evolutionary ("This is the first pinball game women were allowed to play") to trivial ("This Addams Family Values pinball machine got better reviews than the movie") to overly technical ("This Megatron PInbot game the first pinball game to have dual spring cumber batches").   Games of note (with Pinside rankings): #1 Godzilla (one of 1000). It was my wife's favorite even though she is Asian. This machine had the biggest wait. #4. Attack From Mars Remake (2017). #10 Guns N Roses. (2020). #11 Twilight Zone (1993). With a potential 6-multiball, you'll lose your head! #13 Metallica (for which Pacific charged extra). If you're a metalhead nothing else matters. #14 Lord of the Rings (2009). #16 Stranger Things (2019) #21 Willy Wonka (2019). #26 Dialed in (2017). #36 Ghostbusters (2016). #39 TMNT (2020). #46 Creature of Black Lagoon (1992). #47 Star Wars (2017). #48 Funhouse (1990), similar to Comet and Cyclone- for some reason the local 7-11s always had a fair-themed pinball. #53 Total Nuclear Annihilation (2017). #65. Revenge From Mars (1999), the first to use video. #110 Black Hole (the first to charge 50 cents, making it the highest-grossing game of 1981), the first pinball with a lower playfield viewable from the top, like a basement with a glass ceiling. The game makes an appearance in the movie "Strange Brew" #335. Rolling Stones (2011), with an annoying Mick Jagger that struts around, getting in the way. Plus, they had a few non-pinball games. I managed to get high score on Sea Wolf (basically Atari's Air Sea Battle with a periscope), which was somehow the highest-grossing arcade game in 1976. I was bummed because they didn't have my favorites: #254 Alien-ripoff Space Invaders from 1980, #78 Pinbot and #94 High Speed from 1986 (the ones I probably played the most in high school), and #137 moaning Xenon game from 1980 ("first pinball to require a third sock").

So glad we finally made it to the pinball museum! We made good use of the $20 entrance fee and stayed for almost 5 hours playing all of the games. The order of the games from oldest to newest makes for a great natural order of playing and so that's exactly what we did! We took our time playing all of the old school games and reading the plaque for each. There are 2 floors to make your way through. They sell beverages and snacks, including beer, which is fun. We chatted with the owners, Cindy and Charlie a few times. They have a lot of knowledge so ask them anything! We purchased a couple shirts and stickers and realized when we got home that they had thrown in some extra keychains and magnets which was very kind. Definitely worth checking out especially if you have a good chunk of time to spend there. You can also leave and come back if you want to grab a bite to eat at any of the surrounding food spots - there are plenty of options.

Went to the pinball museum after a great dim sum breakfast this morning. Very rude employee that had no sense of customer service or fun (a little disappointing in a game museum). We paid our money, listened as his rules which were delivered in a very uninviting way and then went to play some games. He walks around enforcing rules in a grumpy kill joy manner that drains any sense of fun out of the place. At one point he came up to my 46 year old sister and told her she was hitting the flipper button too hard (she was not). He then came up to me and said that my 13 year old and 12 year old niece were un-attended...I explained to him that one of his rules was that you could not walk away from the game until it was finished. If he wanted me to hover over the kids at all times he should not charge me an entrance fee because then I wouldn't be able to play the game. None of my party were being overly active or doing any thing to warrant the attitude we were getting. Overall the place is not special and the price for admission is steep for having to put up with grumpy men who seem like they take life way too seriously and never learned to share their toys. Save your time and money and check out anything else instead

I was super curious to check this place out because it's mentioned in a lot of Seattle To Do lists. How it works is it's $15 for unlimited play (minus two machines at the front) and they also have an all day pass as well. This place is basically one big pinball arcade with a little history on each machine above it. The staff is super friendly and can help you if you're having trouble with any machines. The place started off a little empty which was great but then eventually it became packed which can get a little annoying having someone wait behind you. I would suggest not going on a Saturday afternoon to avoid a huge crowd. The pinball was pretty fun for the 1.5-2 hours we were there and it was cool seeing how they changed over the years until now. They have a small selection of beer, other drinks, and snacks which is also pretty cool so you could probably spend a good amount of the day here. Especially if it's cold and rainy outside.

While there is a blurb of information above many of the games to explain when it came out and some of the details of its production, this is truly more of a pinball arcade than museum. For $15 you can play unlimited games (there are two at the front which you have to pay for but the rest are free play). Getting an all day pass which allows reentry is more but available. The girl working the check in desk was nice and explained the place to us. While $15 for unlimited pinball is a pretty good deal, it is a bit hard when the place is crowded. It has two levels but isn't super big so it was hard to try every game. We did our best to make our way around but some always had people on them. There were a couple that were unplugged or just stuck/didn't start. But not many. It was cool to see the evolution of the games through the years though and the different styles. It was loud though so we only made it about an hour. If there had been less people it would have been a bit more enjoyable (I get the place is here to make money, not their fault). Parking is a bit crazy on the street so be prepared for that. Overall it's a cool place to check out I'm just not sure I would return a bunch.

The quality of their machines is unrivaled, and the play is fun, however their staff are less than welcoming, and most places that serve alcohol will be accommodating if you are a few minutes pass closing, but this place plays "the final countdown" by a horrible band and starts yelling at everyone to get out within 1 minute of their closing time. Everything about it was so strange and with so many places in Seattle to play pinball, I won't be the more sorry.

Cool hangout spot. We didn't try the food but it's definitely a nice space to visit and hangout.

If you're a pinball fan for pinball curious this is a great place to visit. Located in Chinatown it's a short walk from the Seattle train station. This place has around 50 pinball machines from the 1960s to present. All set on free play so you can play to your hearts content. You can pay for one time entry or get an all day pass so you can walk out for a milk tea and return for more gaming. We got there around noon and it was empty. By the afternoon it was packed but still possible to have something to play. Staff is super nice and they have a resident dog who loves pets

My friends and I came here when we were in the area for Dim Sum. I initially thought it seemed expensive and since I'm not a big gamer myself, I was a little hesitant to check it out. That being said, I think I could have easily spent all day here, which makes it so worth it! It's $15 per person, but you can play as much as you want and there are 2 floors of pinball machines to check out, from vintage/retro ones to more modern ones. It was really cool getting to experience the intricacies of each pinball machine since they're not something you see around anymore. There's no place else like it, and it's so much fun! We were also greeted by the owner's(?) dog upon entrance, who is so chill and cute. I love dogs, so this made me happy (:

One of the highlights of my weekend in Seattle was kinda stumbling across this gem in Chinatown. A major collection of pinball machines - at least 20 of them. A great spectrum of machines throughout the years from older more original machines and up to very modern machines. The museum isn't free. They offer two purchase options for unlimited play - a one time "stay as long as you like" plan and an "all day in-and-out" plan. I chose the first and dang, I made it worth it. I spent two hours with Batman, the Addams Family, Stardust, Guns 'n Roses and the Sopranos. GNR was probably my favorite, especially after the "multi-ball" started. Exciting! Lots of fun and well worth the admission. Good times!

You can easily spend 3 hours here. So I came here with a friend and we basically played pinball for at least 3 hrs. It was super fun. For $15 per person one entry was not bad. Note they have a washroom inside so you don't have to worry about not being able to play for hours. Eat before you come, they don't sell food here. If you want multiple entry than it will be $20 per person. That is still not bad. Or you can pay the $15 now and than upgrade to the multiple entry later. You can play as much as you want. Its like all you can eat but this is all you can play pinball. The pinball machine changes (not sure how frequent though). But again not all the machines changes only some are swapped. The most interesting ones are the really old pinball machines. The museum gets really packed on the weekend. The hours are better than they are used to be. They open till 8pm on most days.

How can you not give them 5 stars. They are a one of a kind. I met an old friend at the giant place in Hillsboro OR, now I'm hook on this way of playing. Seattle Pinball Museum is smaller, but I think there collection is better currants. Can't believe they have Pinball Wizard and Captain Fantastic next to each other.

This is a fun location! It's small but there are a lot of pinball machines. Old ones and newer ones. There are a few arcade games upstairs--Tetris, Mario ladder, and a space alien game. My GF, who had never played pinball, had a blast. This is a great place for kids of all ages!

Great place!!! The staff were very friendly. Really like the one price to play as many games as you want. It was fun to play a variety of games. Will definitely visit again!

Something different to do in Seattle. I went with my husband for something he would enjoy as I never played much pinball. We played for hours, $20 dollars a piece. Owners are nice and all ages seemed to be having fun.

What a great way to spend an afternoon. Worth the money. Got to enjoy pinball without feeling like I was eating my quarters just to lose the pinball down the middle time after time. Ha! Would be a great date or family outing.

Took my husband here for his 50th pre birthday extravaganza. Staff is friendly and we had a great time. It did get a little crowded, wish they had a larger location

I have been here many times over the past 8 years or so. Always the highlight of any trip to Seattle for me. I usually stay 3 hours :)

Denied me access because of my service dog. Asked about my disabilities and when I explained he said "well I guess we'll see" when I asked what that was supposed to mean he denied me access. Then cussed us out.

I brought my 8 year old daughter here on a trip to Seattle. We really enjoyed it. In fact it is her #1 favorite place we went during our trip. The games are more engaging than modern video games for active kids.

Accessible for manual wheelchair (they do have a lift for the second floor but it was broken the day we were there). Very kind staff. Fun games for the whole family.

There's really nothing better than spending an afternoon here if you're an avid fan of pinball. The SO and I came here Halloween day to check out what the Seattle Pinball Museum offered. Lo and behold, just like the name suggests - it's a two-story museum consisting of at least 40 pinball machines both young and old. It was really neat seeing how the machines have advanced and evolved throughout the years. There are machines there dating back to the 1960s that really makes you want to "feel them bumpers" ;-) Pricing is $18 per person or $23 for in/out privileges (same day). You can also purchase beer and snacks. We had a ton of fun and will be back again!

Such a great time - a must stop if you love pinball/games. We had to wait a short bit as they were at capacity when we arrived on a Saturday afternoon. So many machines - $20 for all you can play. We spent about 2 hours there. A great variety of pinball & even a couple other games too. The people were so kind & take really good care of the machines. Many times throughout our time they were being wiped down in between uses. Snacks & drinks for sale too. Highly recommend!

This place is a rare treat. There aren't many pinball joints around anymore and this one well displays a unique place and a progression of time time in American culture. The zeitgeist from the mid 20th into the early 21st century is well represented in the graphics of these machines. The machines are well tuned and there's been plenty of room to take my pick each time I've come here. The entry fee is totally reasonable, though somehow paying about the same amount for parking nearby feels a bit exorbitant. This has been a great place for me to re-experience the sensations of my college years, introduce my son to rudimentary physics, and tune our hand eye coordination. If you have an hour or two to kill, if you want some cheap stimulating mechanical rather than electronic fun, or if you want to do a good Seattle tour- include this museum as a worthwhile destination.

If you love pinball, you'll love this place! Flat fee to get in and all the games you can play! About 50 machines there so spend some time in there.... you won't be disappointed.

This is the place to go if you want to play games from 1960s all the way up to 2000s! For only $15/adult, you can have unlimited pinball play. Upgrade to $20/adult if you want in and out privileges. There are over 50 games you can choose to play. They also sell vintage sodas, snacks, and local beer/cider. I'm not the biggest pinball player, but I had a lot of fun here. You can easily spend about 3 hours just playing pinball games. Parking is very limited! Either catch a ride here or pay for a spot in the surrounding neighborhood.

A fun place to visit if you're in the area. My husband and I love pinball and we've been to a couple pinball museums before (none of them charge any entry fee though; you just pay what you want to play) I gave it 3 stars because I thought it was a bit expensive. We paid $15 per person and that's without any re-entry privilege. So if you already paid and forgot something in the car..... TOO BAD! 95% of the machines are free since you're already paid for the entry fee. The place can get pretty crowded too.

Lots of fun and plenty of games for a really reasonable price. They seem to be taking masks pretty seriously, and they are limiting the location to 40 people total. We spent 3 hours and had plenty to play. Some hard core pinball heads could probably stay all day.

What I really liked about this arcade is that the games are very well maintained. They also explained that they shuffle games in and out and have LOTS more available. The location is two stories and had a great selection of games on hand while we were there although, unfortunately, no Eight Ball Deluxe =( It cost $18pp to play unlimited games (except for two that were pay to play games). If you want in and out privileges for the whole day its $23pp. I feel like I got my money's worth. I probably played 25-30 games of pinball while we were there. Had fun, kind of filled up after we arrived and it was midday on a Friday, so its a popular place. Definitely recommended!

$20 and you can play pinball all day long. That's a great deal, especially if you have trouble keeping a ball in play for longer than 20 seconds (like me). Matter of fact, at that price, you get multiple exit/entry thoughout the day which is great if you want to go have lunch and return. I went with the cheaper admission option of $15 which still allowed me to play all of the machines for as long as I wanted, but if I left the facility, I would have to pay to re-enter. There are games on two floors. The machines are in order from the oldest starting in 1960 and work their way through each decade to the machines of today. If you are out of practice or have no hand-eye coordination (like me), start with the older, easier machines and work your way into this decade. That's what I did, and I actually improved (a little). Pinball Worth Playing: Earthshaker - The machine actually shook like I was in an earthquake. Plus it had great sound effects, artwork, multi-level boards, and amazingly, I was able to keep my ball in action for longer than 60 seconds. Black Hole - This multi-level machine dipped to a lower level with flippers. The sound, graphics, and overall concept was very cool. Hercules - The biggest pinball machine in operation was the size of a long twin bed. The pinballs were actually pool cue balls. It's a slow moving game because of the size of the balls and flippers, but how could you pass on the opportunity? PacMan Baby - This one was confounding! Imagine PacMan without the safety pellets. I couldn't make it through the digital layer, but if you do, then I think it switches to the pinball layer below. I had never seen or heard of this combo game, but I found it intriguing. Star Trek, Star Wars Terminator and a slew of other combined great soundtracks from the movies with digital and manual game combinations. What's missing? There is limited information available about each machine and no information on the history of pinball or its creators. but apparently everyone comes here just to play. Have fun and Google your questions when you get home.