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!

Led Zeppelin Pinball Stern Insider Connected QR reader

Pinball Land is now Insider Connected!

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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…

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!

Nolan Bushnell with TOPO

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…

Pinball Land Championship Belt

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…

Play Godzilla Pinball – Now at Pinball Land!

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Don’t look now but Stern’s incredible Godzilla pinball machine is now available for play at Pinball Land! This tremendous layout has some seriously fast, flowing shots that makes for a fun game for both beginning and advanced pinball players. Go, go Godzilla!

The piano and animated Elton John figure inside of the Elton John pinball machine at Pinball Land arcade in Rockford, MI

Elton John Now Performing Daily at Pinball Land!

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That’s right! World-famous entertainer Elton John is now center-stage at Pinball Land arcade in Rockford, MI…inside of a pinball machine. We are proud to present Jersey Jack Pinball’s masterpiece, Elton John, quite possibly the greatest pinball machine ever built by anyone ever. Let’s explore this amazing game!

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…