ABOUT PINBALL LAND

Pinball Land
Rockford Michigan’s Family Friendly Arcade

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 is packed with pinball players enjoying the wide range of pinball machines available.

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!

A row of pinball machines at Pinball Land arcade in Rockford, MI including James Bond 007, FunHouse, Foo Fighters, Jaws, Eight Ball Deluxe, Uncanny X-Men, Attack from Mars and Joker Poker

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 Pac Man, Centipede, Galaga, Q*Bert, Street Fighter 2, Mortal Kombat 2, Area 51, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Donkey Kong, NBA Jam, NFL Blitz, and so many more!  Between all of our dedicated arcade game cabinets as well as our “multicade” machines, we have almost 1,000 video arcade games to choose from!  We even have linked-together car racing and motorcycle racing games and a Dance Dance Revolution machine!

The Retro Video Arcade Room at Pinball Land with a row of classic video arcade games

Food and Drink

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!

Some of the classic video arcade games at Pinball Land including a Neo Geo, Q*Bert and Police Trainer, all under neon skies.

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 and decorations!  Contact us to get your private party set up.

Throw the ultimate gamer birthday party at Pinball Land arcade! You can decorate the party area with whatever decorations you wish to bring!

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).

Looking forward to seeing you at Pinball Land!

The exterior of Pinball Land arcade in Rockford, Michigan!

Pinball machines at Pinball Land arcade in Rockford, MI

WOOD TV 8 Names Pinball Land “Today’s Top Pick”

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Today local television station WOOD TV 8 named Pinball Land arcade in Rockford, MI “Today’s Top Pick!” Not only did they give us the title, but they even put out a really nice video.  Take a look! We are honored by the title and really appreciate them giving us a shout out and a link…

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John Wick Spotted at Pinball Land

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Back in the 1980’s, if you wanted to try a video game before buying it, your main option was to rent the game from your local video rental store.  Nintendo thought of another concept: playing games for their Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) on a Play Choice arcade cabinet. Originally, the Nintendo Play Choice arcade games…

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Join the Rockford Pinball League

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Q*Bert: A Player’s Guide

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This article was written by William Brohaugh and originally published in Creative Computing Video & Arcade Games magazine, Vol. 1, No. 2 in 1983. Not only does it contain some excellent tips and tricks for playing Q*Bert, it’s a great read, truly bringing you back to that magical era when the excitement of arcade games…

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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…

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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:…

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Play All Day for One Price at This Nostalgic Retro Arcade

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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…

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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…

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Multiball: How to Activate It…and Survive!

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A multiball round in pinball is always exciting and usually leads to good scoring opportunities. It’s hard to walk away from a game where you got a multiball and feel bad about yourself, so here’s some universal tips on how to activate multiball on many pinball machines. Once the multiball mode begins and you’ve launched…

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Space Station Pinball is Now in Orbit

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The latest classic William’s pinball machine to land at Pinball Land, Space Station pinball, is totally out of this world! With its unique in-lane arrangement and stunning multi-ball sequence, you might find yourself climbing aboard again and again. Read on to learn more about the ultimate “pinball rendezvous!”

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Close the Beaches! The JAWS Pinball Machine is Now at Pinball Land!

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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…

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Pinball machines are huge, bright, loud and sometimes intimidating devices to someone who is new to playing them. Everyone starts with the first game, but figuring out how to start that game can be less than obvious. This guide will show you how to start a game on a variety of different styles of pinball…