Pinball Land
Pinball Land
Located in beautiful downtown Rockford, Pinball Land is a retro arcade featuring 7 rooms of awesome pinball machines and some of the best video arcade games of all time.
The best part – no quarters required! No appointments! Just come in, pay admission and all of the games inside are free to play.
You can play for just an hour, or get an all-day pass so you can come and go as much as you like. The all day pass allows you to take breaks for food and drink at any of the terrific bars and restaurants in Rockford to really make a day of it.
Pinball Land features pinball games from many eras and styles, showcasing a wide range of what pinball is all about. We have games from all of the major pinball manufacturers: Gottlieb, Bally, Williams and Stern, all well-maintained to our high standards. Play ’em all, find your favorite, then ask the friendly Arcade Guardian on duty for tips and tricks!
Video Arcade GamesIt’s not just pinball at Pinball Land! We also have a great selection of classic video arcade games, including sit-down driving games where you can race head-to-head! We have Ms. Pac Man, Centipede, Asteroids, Gauntlet, Galaga, Mortal Kombat 2, Crazy Taxi, Area 51, Mr. Do, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Donkey Kong and many more! Between all of our dedicated cabinets as well as our “multicade” machines, we have over 100 video arcade games to choose from!
Pinball Land is surrounded by great food and drink, all within walking distance! The Corner Bar, Uccello’s, The Pump House, Marinade’s Pizza Bistro, Cinco De Mayo, Underground Cookie Club, Grill One Eleven, Dam Dogs, Rocky’s Ice Cream and more are all just a stone’s throw away.
Thanks to Rockford’s RORA (Rockford Outdoor Refreshment Area) program, you can also bring in beverages from any participating vendor! And we even have cup holders on all the pinball machines for your drinking-and-playing convenience.
There’s even a public parking lot directly behind us, street parking out front, and another lot behind Cinco De Mayo – all free!
Pinball Land is a great place for a private party, whether you’re hosting a small birthday party, holding a team-building event with your company, or just having a fun night out with your group of friends.
You can rent the entire arcade for a 2-hour block either before we open to the public or after we close. You can even bring in your own food and drinks! Contact us to get your private party set up.
We’re in this because we love pinball and the arcade experience and want to share the love with you and your family! Have fun, make memories, and maybe even set some high scores.
You don’t need an appointment or a reservation – just come on down and have some fun with games! We’re open 6 days a week (closed Mondays).
Looking forward to seeing you at Pinball Land!
While playing pinball, or while hanging out at an arcade where pinball machines are present, it’s common to hear a loud BANG! It’s a sound so loud and so sudden it can make people jump out of their shoes and look over their shoulder as if they broke something! I want to assure you, that…
To celebrate Pinball Land’s 2nd Anniversary we have opened a whole new wing of the arcade to accommodate 8 more awesome pinball machines! Take a look at this beautiful new space: For those of you who are longtime Pinball Land fans you may be asking yourself, “Where did they put this?!” “Phase 3” as we’re…
Rush finally has their own pinball machine – and it’s a good one! So good it won Game of the Year 2023 at the TWIPY Pinball Awards! Learn more about the dazzling experience of light, motion and sound that is Stern’s Rush pinball machine and how you can experience it at Pinball Land arcade!
Today we welcome one of the most iconic arcade games of all time to Pinball Land: Atari’s ASTEROIDS! This is truly a game that must be seen in person to be appreciated. Photos do NOT do it justice! As a bonus, we have the “Deluxe” version of Asteroids featuring a stunning blacklight-lit backdrop. They sure…
Deadpool pinball is, without a doubt, the hottest pinball machine at Pinball Land. It’s fast, it’s funny, it’s great for beginners and experts alike. It’s also one of those games where the more you know, the better your scores will be! This article will show you some quick tips to help you break through to…
PinballMania is coming to Pinball Land Wednesday, November 9! Real pro wrestlers take on our local heroes in 2 hours of nonstop competitive pinball! Professional wrestlers Truth Martini, Brutus “Scourge of the Swamp” Atwell, TJ Meyer, Ryan Matthais and Alex Van Zant will all be competing in the tournament! Read on to find out how…
FOX 17 news produced a beautiful segment called Forever Home where they showcase a wonderful kid from the foster system and attempt to find him a loving family. This week, Pinball Land proudly hosted the segment for video game loving 13 year old Gabe, a funny kid with a lot of character. He’s all about…
Experience the action of Williams’ Scorpion pinball, now at Pinball Land! You, captain of the attack ship Scorpion 3, are the last line of defense against the vicious hydra! Can you earn multi-ball to save the day?
Hey Grand Rapids just wrote a terrific article about Pinball Land and the popularity of pinball in West Michigan. They cover what Pinball Land is all about as well as diving into the downtown Grand Rapids scene with Stella’s and The Pyramid Scheme, and they even did a nice write-up on Rodney Minch. It’s a…
Finally, after years of setbacks, the Rockford Pinball League has begun! Meet up with fellow pinball enthusiasts each week at Pinball Land to compete for the ultimate title of “Grand Champion” and the honor of wearing the championship belt. Read on to find out all the information you need to get started with Pinball Land’s…
GR Kids published an absolutely fantastic article about Pinball Land! April Hunt wrote this delightful and comprehensive article covering the games, private parties, our pinball league, and how it all works. Overall, it gives you an accurate expectation of all the fun you’re going to have when you come to Pinball Land. Give it a…
Is Police Trainer the best game at Pinball Land? Many of our players think so! Police Trainer is an excellent arcade game that features addictive competition as you wield super-accurate light guns in a variety of fun mini-games that will test your skills. Complete stages to advance in rank, awarding you with greater challenges to…
Stern’s JAWS pinball machine is now available for play at Pinball Land! Featuring a fun layout, immersive lighting, music and visuals, and an intensity never before seen in a pinball machine, this is one game you just have to play. Keep reading to learn more about this stunning game you’re going to want to try…
DRAGON’S LAIR! The fantasy adventure where you become a valiant knight on a quest to rescue the fair princess from the clutches of an evil dragon. You control the actions of a daring adventurer, finding his way through the castle of a dark wizard, who has enchanted it with treacherous monsters and obstacles. In the…
We at Pinball Land are absolutely thrilled and honored to be an official Stern Army location! What does this mean? It means more fun and prizes for you, that’s what! Read on to find out the fun details of our new relationship with Stern Pinball.
We have a winner! See who the Pinball Jedi Master of the weekend was!