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!

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Joker Poker is Now Set to 5 Ball

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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 backglass artwork on the King Kong Pro pinball machine at Pinball Land

Go Bananas for King Kong Pinball – Now at Pinball Land!

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The adventure found inside the King Kong pinball machine is just as gargantuan as the 8th Wonder of the World himself! There are so many shots, so many cool returns, and everything just feels right! We are absolutely thrilled to add this amazing pinball machine to our lineup here at Pinball Land and are so…

Iron Maiden, No Fear, Star Trek and Black Knight pinball machines

Welcome to Pinball Land

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Located on scenic Courtland Street in beautiful downtown Rockford, Michigan, Pinball Land arcade features a lineup of over a dozen pinball machines as well as classic video arcade games, all available for you to play. The best part – no quarters required! You pay for admission and all of the games inside are free. With…

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Star Trek Pinball: Welcome Aboard

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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,…

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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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Dragon’s Lair – Now at Pinball Land

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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…

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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Honoring Arcade Legends Nolan Bushnell and Eugene Jarvis

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Not only does Pinball Land offer classic arcade games to play, we also have created an atmosphere and aesthetic born out of pure love for these games.  But these games didn’t just flash into existence on their own – they were all designed and engineered by wild and crazy pioneers whose personalities and resumes are…

An Adventure 65 Million Years in the Making – Jurassic Park Pinball

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Get ready for an adventure 65 million years in the making – Jurassic Park pinball by Stern!  Now available at Pinball Land! From the mind of Keith Elwin (designer of the awesome Iron Maiden pinball machine) comes a smooth-shooting game that is truly a “pinball adventure.”  With 4 ramps, a super-juicy spinner, a very clever…

How to Start a Pinball Machine

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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…

Lock inserts on an Attack From Mars pinball machine

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…

The back room of Pinball Land contains many of our modern Stern pinball machines, set up to our high standards. The lights and neon carpet make it the perfect pinball atmosphere!

Throw the Ultimate Gamer Birthday Party

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Every gamer dreams of having an arcade all to themselves, especially on their birthday. At Pinball Land, that dream can come true. Treat the gamers in your life to the ultimate birthday party experience at a REAL arcade! Read on to find out how easy and fun it is to throw a birthday party at…

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Grand Opening!

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Saturday, February 1, come down to Pinball Land and celebrate the official opening of Rockford Michigan’s new arcade! On opening day, we will have 13 awesome pinball machines such as Attack from Mars, Monster Bash, Theatre of Magic, Iron Maiden, Paragon, X-Men and more. There’s also tons of classic video arcade games for you to…

Rockford Pinball League at Pinball Land

Rockford Pinball League at Pinball Land

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Every Wednesday night, compete in the most fun, friendly pinball league around, only at Pinball Land arcade in Rockford, Michigan! Our all-ages league is the perfect atmosphere for casual and beginning players as we compete for the championship belt! Keep on reading to learn more about this outrageously fun, family-friendly event you can enter every…

Classic video arcade games at Pinball Land Rockford

Pinball Land’s Greatest Expansion is Now Open!

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West Michigan’s ultimate retro arcade experience, Pinball Land, has completed it’s third and final expansion! This new addition, “Phase 4”, consists of an entirely new wing which houses an impressive row of classic video arcade games and a dedicated party space! Keep on reading to get a sneak preview on this exciting new room that’s…

Bastille Day targets on the RUSH pinball machine

Happy Bastille Day, Everyone!

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Bastille Day — known in French as “La Fête Nationale” or simply “le 14 juillet” — is France’s national holiday, celebrated each year on July 14. Bastille Day is also prominently featured on the Rush pinball machine! Want to more about Bastille Day and the Rush connection? Hey, keep reading!