Pinball Land
Pinball Land
At Pinball Land, you just pay for admission and all of the games inside are free
Admission is only $20 for the whole day, or $9 for 1 hour of play, and $15 for two hours.
We currently have over 20 beautiful pinball machines, ready to play! We have games from Williams, Bally, Gottlieb and Stern ranging from 1978 to the latest releases. You can see the up-to-date game list at here.
Yes! We have all of your favorite retro arcade games including Space Invaders, Ms Pac Man, Galaga, Donkey Kong and Q*Bert. We also have tons of hits from the ’90s like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, NBA Jam, Street Fighter 2, Mortal Kombat 2, Burgertime, and even sit-down racing games for head-to-head fun! Oh, and did we mention Dance Dance Revolution?
Including our multicade cabinets, we have nearly 1,000 video arcade games to play! There’s something for everyone at Pinball Land!
Nope! You do not need to make an appointment at Pinball Land. We’re open to the public, 6 days a week (closed Mondays.)
Come on in and play!
Pinball Land sells candy and soda pop.
If you’re looking for something more substantial, we are surrounded by great food options here in beautiful Downtown Rockford, MI. Choose from Marinade’s Pizza Bistro, Grill One Eleven, F’nK Tacos, The Corner Bar, Cinco De Mayo, and The Rogue River Tavern, all within a quick walk. To satisfy your sweet tooth, try The Pump House, Rocky’s, or walk down to the dam for Custard By the Dam!
No, we do not sell beer ourselves, but you’re in luck! Feel free to grab one at Marinade’s across the street, Rogue River Tavern, The Corner Bar or Cinco De Mayo and come on back!
Pinball Land is located within Rockford, MI’s RORA – Rockford Outdoor Refreshment Area – so that means you can walk around with an approved open container and bring it inside the arcade. With our Play All Day option, you can bounce back and forth all day. It’s basically like we have our own bar!
You may bring your RORA beverage as outlined above, however we do not allow food (water bottles are an exception), unless you have booked a private party.
Yes!
We do 2-hour private birthday parties where you rent the whole arcade to yourself! A private arcade party is terrific for birthday parties, or host any number of special events like company team building events, Boy/Girl Scout outings, Youth Group events,and much more!
Birthday parties can be held any day of the week (except Mondays or Wednesday nights) before we open or after we close.
A Private Party at Pinball Land only $300. This includes:
Additional players are $10 each. A $200 deposit is required to hold your date.
On the day of your party, you are only responsible for the remaining $100 plus the fee for any additional players over the included 10.
We will provide three 4-foot banquet tables (including chairs) you may configure any way you wish to set up your food, cake, presents and anything else you’d like to celebrate with.
How do I book at Private Party at Pinball Land?If you are interested in having a private party at Pinball Land, please email info@pinball-land.com. Include your full name, the requested date, and the estimated number of guests attending. We’ll get back to you as fast as possible with availability!
The atmosphere of Pinball Land is part of the fun, so we have covered up the windows so daylight doesn’t ruin the ambiance. Going to an arcade should be like going to another world and Pinball Land is no exception.
Yes! We have one restroom for customers only.
Hot off the presses! The Rockford Squire has written a lovely article about Pinball Land in the Thursday, July 22, 2021 issue, and they even put it right on the front page. Read the entire article here!
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