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 Machines
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 Games
It’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!
There’s even a public parking lot directly behind us, street parking out front, and another lot behind Cinco De Mayo – all free!
Private Parties and Special Events
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.
Play a real game, with your real friends, in real life
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).
One of our most requested games of all time, Gottlieb’s Q*Bert has finally arrived at Pinball Land. Q*Bert is the perfect video arcade game being quite easy to learn, but challenging to master, and it doesn’t hurt that he’s super cute! Read on to learn more about this wonderful game.
Stern’s Star Trek pinball machine is a terrific game that gets more fun the more you know about it. Set your phasers to “fun” and beam yourself up to pure pinball satisfaction with this guide to Star Trek pinball! This guide contains all the information you need to make a starship captain out of you,…
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…
Celebrate with us! Are you looking for a fun, clean, family-friendly venue for a special event? Pinball Land arcade has you covered with our Private Party reservations! Our arcade is a great place for a birthday party, a team-building event, a youth group outing or just a fun time with your group of friends. With…
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…
I know how much you love the racing games at Pinball Land, so when the guys over at 616 Amusements offered me a set of Fast and the Furious Super Bikes, I just had to take them up on it. This game is awesome and humongous, featuring two full-size motorcycles you get to ride on…
That’s right – we now have cup holders! Now you can enjoy an ice cold soda pop while you play! Just place your beverage of choice in the convenient cup holder, located under the plungers on the right-side of each machine, and satisfy your pinball and sweet beverage cravings at the same time! We have…
Pinball Land has a new employee! Please give a warm welcome to RuleBot, the friendly referee robot now stationed at Pinball Land 24/7! RuleBot earns the distinctive honor of being our first permanent Arcade Guardian! He is programmed to not only guide guests towards the exciting back rooms packed with awesome games, but also to…
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…
You asked, we listened! Our beautiful solid state Joker Poker pinball machine is now properly set to 5 balls – as it should be! Why should this game be set to 5-ball? Why wasn’t it set to 5-ball the whole time it’s been at Pinball Land? Read on to learn why, as well as some…
The dust has settled after an incredibly fun opening weekend at Pinball Land. Lots of guests, lots of games being played, and most importantly, lots of smiles! The surprise favorite game of the weekend was none other than Gottlieb’s “hidden gem” Big Hurt! It’s a game I personally love, but I did not expect the…
When it comes to sports arcade games, few titles have made as much of an impact as NFL Blitz and NBA Jam. Released in the 90s, these games were groundbreaking in their approach to sports gaming and continue to be some of the most popular arcade games in existence. But what makes these games so…
The Black Knight has been intimidating pinball players since 1980, and he is more brutal than ever in his latest game. Our players step up to challenge him over and over again but few are able to put the trash-talking knight in his place. This article will help players get the edge on Black Knight:…
All of the new Stern Spike 2 pinball machines at Pinball Land are now Insider Connected! This exciting new feature enables you to “log in” to the pinball machines to unlock more ways to play. What does this mean for you the player? Read on to learn more about one of the coolest innovation to…
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!
Retro arcades are an awesome destination for a casual date, and Pinball Land is no exception. In fact, we have hand-picked our game lineup to include just the right titles you will love to play with your special someone. These games are each competitive without being exclusionary; games that a “hardcore gamer” doesn’t have an…
