ABOUT 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 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!

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!

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).

Looking forward to seeing you at Pinball Land!

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Opening Weekend was a Super Jackpot!

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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…

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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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Game of the Year Rush Pinball Machine Now at Pinball Land

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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!

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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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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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Check Out Our Front Page Feature in The Rockford Squire!

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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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Led Zeppelin Pinball is Here!

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Get ready to rock with one of the fastest, smoothest, and most immersive pinball experiences ever designed – Led Zeppelin!  Pinball Land is proud to feature this sensational game in our lineup. Ramble on and take a look at what makes this game so special.

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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…

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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…

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…

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Join the Rockford Pinball League

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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…

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Say “Hello” to RuleBot!

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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…

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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…

Pinball Land presents PinballMania! A pinball tournament featuring pro wrestlers.

Welcome to PinballMania!

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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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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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How to Play Multiplayer Pinball

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Did you know almost all pinball machines can be set up to play up to a 4-player game? Many new players don’t realize this is a possibility, yet it’s very easy to do if you just know how. Take a look at this step-by-step guide to starting and playing a multiplayer game of pinball. It’s…