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).
If you’re looking for the best arcade games at Pinball Land to test your skills and compete for the highest score, you’ve come to the right place. We have so many classic arcade games it can be difficult to decide where to start! Here are the top 10 arcade games for high score hunters at…
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…
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.
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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…
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!
Treat your students to a true STEAM experience with a field trip to Rockford, MI’s favorite arcade, Pinball Land! More than jut a fun outing, we give your group a special peek behind the curtain and show how your favorite arcades games and pinball machines actually work. Read on to find out just how educational…
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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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…
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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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…
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…