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Pacific Pinball Museum in Alameda

4.8 (199) 1510 Webster St, Alameda, CA 94501, United States

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Museum
Amusement center
History museum
Tourist attraction

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Alameda, Alameda County, California, US

Phone: +1 510-769-1349
Site: https://pacificpinball.org/

Opening hours

Monday:Closed
Tuesday:11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday:11 AM–9 PM
Thursday:11 AM–9 PM
Friday:11 AM–10 PM
Saturday:11 AM–10 PM
Sunday:11 AM–9 PM

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Total reviews rating 4.8

199 Reviews for Pacific Pinball Museum 2024:

Review №1

2024-03-22 05:13:32

We loved the pinball museum! Your admission allows for unlimited play. We went on a weekday and it was great! I went with my mother and father-in-law, and my kids. We all loved it. Its well worth the price of admission, especially since you can exit and re-enter for the whole day. It was so interesting to see the evolution of the pinball machine design.

Review №2

2024-03-31 21:40:51

Fantastic fun spot. Went Saturday morning shortly after opening. Might as well as you pay for whole day. I recommend doing this to find decent parking. Also, you can go out and get lunch or ice cream then hit the arcade again. Although older technology the most fun machine was the upper deck baseball game. I was able to hit one home run!

Review №3

2024-06-16 16:52:16

Extremely cool place. I didnt pay, just came to read and learn about pinball history. Staff was welcoming. I liked all the different media for learning like signs, handouts, scavenger hunt, etc. I want to come back on a Tuesday for the 2x1 discount entry.

Review №4

2024-01-19 17:55:52

I was eating across the street and noticed Pinball Museum sign. Im always very curious, so I walked in and was blown away.More than what I imagined. Cashier explained everything in detail and broke down pricing and gave me a brief description and history of the pinball games history.Pricing is a great deal as its unlimited play!Definitely would recommend to everyone.Very friendly staffAlso the have several juke boxes free music choices as well.

Review №5

2024-02-24 00:36:24

Like the most amazing pinball experience. Machines from the 1930s to late 2020s with amazing history and unlimited play. Also the free juke boxes are an awesome touch. If you are 40 plus this is the place for you!

Review №6

2024-04-13 06:04:13

What an amazing place! The games are rare and lovingly cared for. The staff are friendly and informative. It’s easy to spend many hours here (especially with the wristbands). This place is an asset to the pinball community.

Review №7

2023-10-15 18:04:40

This place is amazing and a real treasure! One entry fee for all-you-can-play pinball! The machines are in very good condition and each one features signage detailing the history and significance of the game. The non-profit Pacific Pinball Museum takes its mission seriously, educating the public about the art and sport of pinball. They also have awesome jukeboxes, free to play, with music from the decade matching each game room they are found in.Admission price is totally reasonable, they do offer a student/senior/teacher discount and I got my moneys worth in the first hour of play! Personally I prefer to pay one price, then play for free, compared with paying for each game as I go. The city of Alameda is clean and safe, unlike neighboring Oakland, and there are places to eat nearby if you get hungry and take a break from playing pinball; the PPM gives you a wristband to leave and come back in on the same day.The staff is friendly and they obviously love what they do. I recommend setting aside several hours to enjoy all the various pinball tables and exhibits. They also have merch for sale. Admission is half price on Tuesdays. You cannot go wrong with the Pacific Pinball Museum because it is a TON of FUN!!!

Review №8

2023-11-12 18:36:10

5 rooms filled a huge variety of pinball machines from all different decades! You can play almost all of them. Its $22 for all day play for adults and its SO WORTH IT! My husband and I had so much fun trying all of the different games. Its so cool and they are so well preserved.

Review №9

2024-01-05 23:16:18

I love this place. A history of pinball with some of the very original wooden box games on display. Every game comes with its own history card to read from the oldest to the newest. Some are iconic for the new features brought to pinball, and others are iconic for the subject matter (Aadams Family, Tron, Willy Wonka) but whatever brings you here, you will find your love of pinball being rekindled or light a spark in someone elses spirit for the game.

Review №10

2024-02-18 07:34:06

Amazing pinball museum showcasing pinball machines from their humble beginnings to modern complexity! Almost all playable!The admission allows you to leave and come back same day, so I recommend coming early and popping out for dinner or drinks!

Review №11

2023-09-29 01:10:30

What a great experience my fiance and I had as we perused through the pinball museum. It is really cool how everything is Progressive and you can start from the oldest and go all the way to the newest pinball machine. The staff is very knowledgeable and helpful. We spoke with Damon, he helped us throughout the evening. For the price you cant beat it, everything is laid out very well.

Review №12

2023-03-08 04:47:07

Fun time and worth visiting. You get a wristband with in and out privileges. The museum has 100+ pinball machines set up in chronological order. Each pinball machine has a sign above with information about that specific machine. I really enjoyed playing the vintage pinball machines.There are multiple rooms to explore and try different pinball games, even a room with experimental machines including one that uses magnets to move the ball along a contoured surface. And the museum has plenty of educational resources, not just games. They also offer educational field trips where the staff can talk about the science, engineering, art, etc. that goes into making a pinball machine.On Tuesdays, they have a special deal: 2 players for $22. There are a few jukeboxes where you can play music. As souvenirs, they have a small version of a gift shop near the front and a pressed penny machine toward the back.Its a fun time for the whole family. If you arrive when they open on the weekdays, youll have a higher chance of having the place to yourself. Cool interactive museum thats worth visiting at least once to play, learn, and go back in time.

Review №13

2024-05-31 21:51:19

Great variety of pinball machines. Up through the 90s. As of 5/2024 an adult is $22. All you can play with all day in and out privileges. My wife and I had a great time. We always make it a part of our visit when we are in the area.

Review №14

2024-02-19 05:37:25

It’s so much fun! I spent my afternoon here by myself and it’s has been great! Very very nostalgic! Five machines kept me occupied for 3 hours.

Review №15

2023-12-03 07:35:24

Best place in Alameda...and you can quote me on that. Did I mention that all the machines and jukeboxes are on free play. Hello!!!!!!! This establishment is owned and operated by real people I am proud to call my friends. Over and above that...the employees and league staff will treat you like family and make you feel like coming back every time. Chris, Brianna, John and your team of experts deserve double props and a thousand thanks.Now you know why I rated this the #1 place to go in Alameda California. I should know. I am born and raised here.

Review №16

2024-05-25 05:32:54

This place is a real gem, so much choice, well maintained.Really friendly staff, pay in and play as much as you want.Great for an afternoon

Review №17

2023-12-04 00:37:38

Great retro experience for those of use who still remember our arcade days. All the games are on free play and range from the 50s to today. Great family fun.

Review №18

2023-09-07 18:38:00

Ive had friends recommend Pinball museums before, but this is the best! You can learn all about the historic machines and play many of them too, all for the price of admission. Better yet if you go on Tuesday, its heavily discounted!! I spent about 3 hours playing here with my son and we found it tough to leave. Theyve got a ton of tables from 1930s to today along with some context around the machines that helps you understand how the whole industry has evolved. Its worth a stop if youre on a vacation, if youre a local, if if youre just passing through.

Review №19

2023-09-11 04:28:37

I went to the Pacific Pinball Museum in Alameda for the 1st time today. What a gem! Not only do they celebrate the history of pinball, but you can purchase a ticket to play all day (with in/out privileges) for a reasonable price. I took my daughter there a little before lunch and we played for an hour or so. We left, had lunch nearby and went home. Later in the day, we picked up her brother and came back and spent a couple more hours there. They have so many machines, spanning generations, each with a little history listed on or above the machine. Definitely is one of my favorite places to visit while in Alameda.

Review №20

2023-04-05 18:03:38

This place is amazing. Everyone will find a favorite pinball machine here. Many of our favorites were the old ones as we loved hearing all the mechanical sounds. The AC/DC, Tales from the Crypt, Addams Family, and Ghostbusters were some of the best more recent ones. We initially allotted only spending 90 minutes here but ended up spending 2.5 hours instead. Staff is friendly. We went on a Tuesday afternoon. Not too crowded. Make time for this on your vacation or if you just live nearby.

Review №21

2024-02-08 06:55:57

There’s nothing else like Pacific Pinball. Where else can you have all day access to historical and modern machines for $22? Such a gem in the Bay Area

Review №22

2023-09-04 15:36:09

This is one of the most unique and cool places in the East Bay! Its a non-profit, and all the proceeds go towards running the museum and maintaining the machines in amazing shape. They have everything from modern games (highly recommend the Addams Family machine!) to original pinball machines from the 1930s!Also, $15 for a student discount ticket and all-you-can-play all day? We came in on a whim and spent over 3 HOURS playing all the games. Bring a friend and make it a competition for high scores!10/10, Ill be back for sure!

Review №23

2024-01-09 06:56:05

Very cool place, its a non profit, they have machines over 100 years old. A bit pricey if you have a large group, but its worth it to support this small organization to keep pinballs alive.

Review №24

2023-10-09 07:17:03

This is easily the best pinball museum I’ve ever been to. There are others that call themselves museums, but are just arcades with the occasional notecard slapped onto a game.But the Pacific Pinball Museum is the only one with the entire timeline and scope of pinball history represented from the old woodrails all the way up to modern games.They have special themed rooms, and the murals and walls tell the history of the games you are playing. They have a room that has common pinball components hanging that can felt and seen. They even have a machine that has been completely remade with clear plexiglass cabinet, playfield, and backbox so you can see all the mechs working while you play!I love some of the other mega collections popping up around the country, but typically they slap the moniker of “museum” on as an afterthought.The Pacific Pinball Museum is in a league of its own. It’s not the biggest public collection in the country, and they don’t serve/allow food or drink, but as a museum and place that celebrates the rich history of pinball, nobody does it better.

Review №25

2023-03-29 02:12:06

Our family LOVED this place. All you can play pinball! Spent over 4 hours playing every game in the joint. Four rooms full of pinball machines of all ages and types. What a blast. Clean bathrooms too! 2 for $22 Tuesdays was super clutch. A trip highlight for sure!

Review №26

2023-04-19 05:16:31

Hours of fun! Love pinball and the dedication of the people who keep this going. First time here on 4/15/23. Love the wide range of machines from many different decades.

Review №27

2021-09-13 01:16:17

What a rad place! Pinball machines from 1940s through 2000s in different rooms with a few different jukeboxes. All you can play all day for $20! My friends and I had fun going around and there were plenty of space and not much wait for various pinball machines.Would recommend this to anyone to check out

Review №28

2023-01-16 00:39:10

What an incredible place. Takes me back to childhood good days. Machines are in good condition. I even got to play pinball designed from the 1950s. Piece of history. Antiques. Overall, great atmosphere. A lot of fun for all ages.

Review №29

2020-02-21 19:55:58

This place is awesome. An amazing collection of pinball machines of all kinds are here to be played.Lots of light and sound from all these machines take you to a different world.We live far away (about 45-min drive) but it’s worth the trip.Teenagers have a great time and pay one fee to play unlimited all day is great way to spend 3-4 hours easily.A quick bite of pizza next door, we were all back here to play another 1-2 hours of pinball.Great staffs to help us out and lots of room for everyone, and not being crowded.This place would be a great adults hangout place. Good place to try something different for an evening hours & weekends.If you live in Bay Area, I would recommend this place as a one of top ten places to visit as it’s so unique.

Review №30

2019-08-22 23:43:14

Great place to go if youre interested in pinball and video games history. Ive been playing pinball for probably 39 of my 43 years, so this place was like a Mecca for me! Pay one admission price ($15 for me, I got $5 discount for being an AAA member) and play all day and come and go as you please. A great deal, especially since if youre lucky enough to find a machine anywhere now days, they can cost $1 for a single play. The gentleman at the counter was very polite, and very knowledgeable, and gave me a clear and concise rundown of how the museum works. At one point during my stay he was even teaching some children tips/tricks/strategy for playing certain tables. At one point I knocked a rubber off the Metallica table, let him know, and he immediately came out and fixed the machine. They are really all about keeping things playable and the experience great for all visitors. A great time capsule of the sport, each machine has an info card telling the year of release and other interesting info. Theres also various free play jukeboxes throughout the building, so you can play while listening to Chuck Berry, Muddy Waters, The Who, and more. Very cool to see the evolution of the Pinball machine! I ended up spending 7+ hours in there (stepped out for a 45 minute lunch, lots of great food options nearby). Left with a t-shirt, some stickers, magnets, and a happy soul! I will be back if Im ever in the area! Thanks!!!

Review №31

2022-01-22 20:44:02

Absolutely LOVE this place. Its $20 per adult except Tuesdays that are 2 for 1. Entry fee gets you an all day pass and you can come and go as you please. Sooooo many games and they are all free once inside. Also they have several jukeboxes that are also free. The girl at the counter was friendly and very helpful. Family friendly.

Review №32

2024-04-07 04:07:02

Nice place, friendly staff. They had plenty of machines available to play on. The pinball machines were clean and well maintained. Apart from a few exceptions, almost all machines had no technical issues.

Review №33

2022-08-13 06:09:02

Two weeks ago, first time there. Arrived ~approx 17:30hrs. THOROUGHLY enjoyed the time there. My friend recommended the place. We took his grandson there with us. Played:-Cyclone-Funhouse-Addams Family-Star Wars-AC/DC-Terminator-Centaur-and Tales from the Crypt(crypt, now being a new favorite of mine. Thank you Pinball Museum!)Most machines -are not- of the wide body type.Even so, the time went by soooo incredibly fast!In 2001 I had 2 pinball machines in my front room; Paragon & Centaur. HELLA fun and good memories from those 2 machines. Ended up selling them both. Was hoping to find that they ended up at the museum.Meh, they may have them; just havent brought them out yet. (The museum has THOUSANDS of machines, but only enough floor space to accomodate maybe a hundred or so).Will keep checking in and playing like a kid with no tomorrow, at the Pinball Museum, in Alameda, Alameda county, California.Oh yeah, not only are the pinball machines forever free, (after paying the one day fee to get into the museum), but the Jukeboxez are also wired for continual -no fee- play.

Review №34

2017-05-12 09:38:44

4+ rooms of fun!! Each filled with pinball machines from different era. All machines are playable except for a few in the main room, I would have loved to play it, but $20 seems to be a lot of 15 minutes of fun. But then again, I have to admit, I have never been a huge pinball fan since I grew up in the video game era. However, if you love pinball, this is the place for you. Go check them out!

Review №35

2019-03-11 03:39:29

A really interactive, fun museum of pinball machines. You can play as many as you like in the included price, and you can EASILY spend multiple hours here. Playable machines all the way from the 50s to current day. There are probably about 70 machines total! Each machine also has a sign explaining its history and special features. A party room is also out the back. Very clean and staff friendly and passionate about their job. Hours are great too - some nights theyre open to 9pm. Very affordable - support this non-profit!!

Review №36

2024-05-27 21:34:00

Such a fun journey through the history of pinball. The Orbital is truly unique. They also have a cool one called Safe Crackers.

Review №37

2021-10-13 14:58:30

Friendly and informative staff! Came on a Thursday with a few friends and we had a great time. There are several rooms with pinball machines lining the walls. Each room is a different Era with pinball machines from that Era with a description. The history was neat! The entry fee was $20 for one adult which seemed steep. But we could play any game and it was good for all day. We could leave, shop elsewhere, eat and come back anytime that same day so it was worth it! Highly recommend checking out if in the area 👍 the penny machine in the front was fun!

Review №38

2017-12-22 02:09:48

Legitimately cool, unpretentious museum...Didnt even realize this place existed until a friend told me. Nice variety and assortment of old and new pinball machines to play as much as you like. I went on a weekday and imagine that this place can get pretty busy on the weekend. This place also has juke boxes to use as you desire for free. Who doesnt wanna play pinball with sweet tunes playing in the background?!

Review №39

2018-05-19 17:12:26

My children (ages 5, 9 and 10) and I visited this museum for the first time back in April 2018. SUCH AN AMAZING PLACE! I appreciated the fact that we could learn a little history and have fun at the same time. We talked a great deal about when various pinball machines were built (the little bios at the top of each machine are so incredibly informative) as well as the engineering behind them; STEM at its best here! There are also later model machines available for play. I certainly dont consider myself to be a pinball enthusiast, but the Pacific Pinball Museum surely has made me one! The staff are helpful and engaging which is definitely a plus too. And for a Saturday, it didnt feel crowded as there are plenty of machines for everyone to use. I highly recommend this place as a fun family outing as it offers entertainment and a unique history lesson as well. Lastly, and most importantly, paying a flat fee to get in with FREE play on all the machines is a HUGE BARGAIN! Pacific Pinball Museum is fun and affordable which made for an AWESOME family experience!

Review №40

2021-10-10 05:07:00

Such a great time! If you come after 8pm its $10 since you only have an hour. Great way to go! Amazing collection and you can pin that ball full tilt as much as you want till close.

Review №41

2024-02-05 01:59:47

Great place! Discounts for EBT and students!

Review №42

2022-04-03 04:56:39

So freaking cool! I’ve never been so interested in pinball machines! The museum is quite large and the fact that you can play nearly all of them is impressive. It’s free to walk around but I’m definitely coming back to make the most of a day’s wristband there.

Review №43

2024-04-26 05:09:24

We went on a Sunday night before closing and had access to all the games without crowds.

Review №44

2024-05-21 16:06:56

Classic Pinball games. Took me back to my childhood, but it was cool seeing my kids learn something they never played before. My daughter and my wife treated me for my birthday.

Review №45

2023-02-04 18:39:54

Such a great place to spend an afternoon. The machines spanned decades and each has their own special look and feel. Staff were friendly and bathrooms were clean! We especially appreciated the disinfectant readily available in each room and also the hi or and cold water dispenser. Location is also very nice as there are a dozen nice restaurants within walking distance.

Review №46

2018-09-23 04:56:24

Interesting place, fun if you are into pinball.All you can play, $20 adults, $15 over 62, etc.Tuesday & Thursday 2 for $20 call for times.Wrist stamp allows you to cone and go.Good representation of games. A few unique and non pinball games. The history is there if you want to learn, most folks just play.Galaxy is a classic and I still love to hear that replay thud...

Review №47

2019-02-14 05:15:48

Youll find Pacific Pinball Museum in a busy, yet comfortable neighborhood on Alameda Island.If you love pinball, you have got to check this place out!PPM is clean, well maintained, affordably priced and lots and LOTS of fun!Expect to find nearly 100 games, both new and vintage, set up for free play (all day) with admission. You will also get the chance to see first had how the game has progressed through time.Worth mentioning is the well stocked gift shop up front, and a reasonably priced vending area for snacking in the rear.Also found the staff to be knowledgeable and helpfull as well. - -

Review №48

2018-12-23 03:27:35

This place is what is missing across communities! A safe and fun place to play games - especially the kind that bring back fond memories of yesteryear and allow for shared memories. Games are in great working order, the place overall is very clean and tidy, and the price is unbeatable! I will be back, but with more friends!

Review №49

2021-06-22 22:43:42

Great experience for me n kids. The museum is considerable that we 2 dult are not charged since we are not in play. And I took time camera my kids beside. Those machines tells the history that we have been through when we are as old as our kids!

Review №50

2023-10-17 04:33:21

Definitely my favorite museum by far!!! After paying an admission fee, you are free to use all pinball machines for no cost. Very retro vibe and patient employees. This is perfect for family trips since the machines will keep the kids entertained for a long time! Just know that food and drinks are not allowed in some areas of the museum. Would definitely recommend to both locals and visitors!

Review №51

2021-08-01 02:23:09

A really awesome pinball museum with machines from. The beginning of the game up to modern day. A flat entrance fee lets you come in and play all the machines, all day. Super fun!!!

Review №52

2023-03-12 06:34:45

Didnt know about this place. Got a library card got a free entrance played as long as I wanted. Unlimited play is still not if you pay for it. Would definitely recommend

Review №53

2024-03-01 20:16:38

Extremely friendly and professional staff, machines are amazing and well maintained. Im a safe part of town. Good coffee shop nearby. Highly recommend.

Review №54

2024-03-31 01:51:58

This place was so awesome!!!!!!!..And spending time there with my granddaughter, seen her laugh and smile made it So incredibly a time treasure moment that I will never forget. ❤️I highly recommend this place for family time Add a blast to the past. 😃

Review №55

2018-10-31 04:02:36

This is a pinball fanatic’s dream!! A wide variety of beautiful machines from every era of pinball, from 19th-Century bagatelle to brand new LCD machines, each lovingly curated and perfectly-maintained. I got a whole tour from a very knowledgeable (docent?) who walked me through all that makes it special. I spent six hours playing and felt like I could have spent two dozen more!

Review №56

2023-10-31 02:26:44

Pacific Pinball Museum was incredible! A great deal, lots of childhood memories and fun!

Review №57

2024-04-13 17:59:50

Greatest play time if you like jukebox music and arcade pinball. They’re really fun.

Review №58

2023-11-29 14:28:23

Best collection of pinball (only) machines I have ever visited. Machines date back as early as 1932 and each has its history recorded on its surface. Whether you play or not, It was a nostalgic trip into the past ...before electronics and VR.

Review №59

2022-04-01 00:12:50

Great little tourist spot and pinball machine arcade. Shares the history at the top of each machine and its contribution to the craft2 bathrooms, 1 is family sized.Free to enter the museum but daily pases can be purchased if youd like to play.Donation are welcome and there is a box near the entrance.Hand sanitizers all around.

Review №60

2018-11-11 05:37:35

Fun spot in Alameda. Check out your local library’s Discover & Go program for admission passes! There are 90 pinball machines from the 60s to today and almost all are free play with admission. The newer ones near the entrance are $1 to play. There are small exhibits around the museum, and you do learn the history of each machine. The jukeboxes are a nice touch too! Friendly staff and convenient location on Webster.

Review №61

2023-04-25 08:57:17

Amazing place to hangout with friends and family. The staff is knowledgeable and theres something new to learn every time. Theres new merchandise and machines are frequently rotated adding to the fun.

Review №62

2021-10-10 14:50:19

Great experience-excellent selection of tables from 50s to modern. More of a hands on museum than one with exhibits but if you like pinball its a dont miss

Review №63

2023-10-01 14:33:52

Our family of four had a great time here. We played for 2-3 hours, went down the block for dinner, and came back for another 2-3 hours. My kids (9 and 12) couldnt stand anymore, but still wanted to keep playing. The people working there were very friendly and eager to share their love for pinball machines.

Review №64

2023-07-31 05:29:48

So much fun! We were expecting to enjoy the Pinball museum, but we were pleasantly surprised by just how much we enjoyed it! Three hours flew by without us even realizing it. The games that supported multiple players were especially fun, and all of the historical context was super interesting. The staff were super friendly and helpful. We will definitely be back!

Review №65

2018-07-21 03:31:51

I love this place!! It takes me back to my youth. Some of those iconic games like eight ball and evel knievel. Even some way older. The panorama of games is great. New games that are fun to play. One proce for all the play. You can even leave and come back when that need for feed hits you. Go and enjoy!!

Review №66

2023-11-08 19:27:00

Such a unique experience to learn about the history of pinball! Youll be able play games in great condition from a wide variety of decades and learn about the mechanical and electrical inner workings of them too. Working jukeboxes throughout the building as well. Would visit again!

Review №67

2023-08-21 23:55:43

Astoundingly wonderful pinball museum (an official non-profit even!). Nearly all games were all working very well, which seemed like a miracle because you could freely play all but the most ancient ones (pre-1950s). There were some very weird machines that I had never heard of but that were very fun. It was a wonderful place to learn about the art, play, and science of pinball and it had a very nice impact on my family besides just being fun! Id recommend that everyone start with a few early games then move up slowly to the newest games so you can appreciate the history. Id also recommend that newcomers pick one game to play for a significant amount of time, just to get the feel for what it is like to get to advanced (non-random-feeling) play. This was perfect for my entire family, from 10 years old on up!The write-ups on each machine were clear and appreciated. The staff were enthusiastic and very friendly. I will definitely be back when we are nearby!

Review №68

2023-08-20 17:51:03

What an amazing place ! Me and my 3 teenagers had a really fun time here. The guy was so welcoming and the machines were really cool. I loved the info about the artwork and history and the juke boxes but most of all we enjoyed working through the ages and battling against each other. Worth every cent

Review №69

2024-05-14 21:17:51

Old school fun which is cool for a date night or social setting to get to know new people. It gets old after a few hours.

Review №70

2023-09-24 20:30:29

If you havent been here before, you really should. Its run really well, is decently priced, safe and clean. Great place for kids or adult kids. The machines are all kept in tip top condition and theres an incredible range from when pinball was first invented, all the way through to the current machines. Highly recommended.

Review №71

2023-08-07 05:12:09

Amazing Place! The guy who is running the place knows so much about the history of pinball and all the machines. All plays are free for a fixed entry fee so be sure to be there early enough :) Every Pinball machine has a description of its story. So you learn something and have a lot of fun! :) Definitely recommend!

Review №72

2023-08-12 22:45:25

Fantastic location sir so many games. Informative descriptions and helpful docents! A lot of fun for the whole family

Review №73

2022-08-15 06:26:26

Free to enter the museum. You can purchase daily passes ($22 for adults). If you only want to play 1-2 games, there are three coin operated pinball machines in the lobby.

Review №74

2019-03-05 19:05:43

Super fun time, really awesome see to play the history of pinball and see how it evolved. Absolutely returning to try and beat my high scores. Motivated!

Review №75

2019-02-04 02:52:17

Came here for the pinball and pints fundraiser. Great event where you play pinball and taste 🍺 from many local craft brewers. Super fun event.

Review №76

2023-09-08 18:56:22

First time in and Damon was very informative and friendly. I felt very welcomed. The prices were great too. Tuesdays they have a 2 for 22 which gives you all day unlimited play but all other days is unlimited as well with family deals and more.Walk through was free and just a nice place to stop by if your in town.

Review №77

2023-09-26 02:50:20

I really hate trashing this place. It is amazing they have such a great collection of machines from different eras that are all mostly operational.For the price, spending just a couple hours here provides incredible value. That said, with the exception of a couple of their newer Stern machines, none of them plays very well. Perhaps its unrealistic to expect 30+ year-old machines to play like they did when they were new, but some of the issues seem easily correctable.It had been a few years since my previous visit and will likely be a while before I visit again, for the reason states above.Again, great to see these machines again, just wish they played better.

Review №78

2023-11-13 05:12:12

It truly is a museum. There is art and history. And you get to play with that art and history. Its a great and amazingly fun place!

Review №79

2018-03-09 19:22:14

A real museum, there are over 100 pinball machines available to play, chronologically arranged from the 40’s to the present (well, the near present.) both Lynn (early afternoon) and Chris (?) (evening) are more than clerks, they are docents; attentive, knowledgeable and helpful.3 large rooms to play in, plus a rentable party space. No Quarters Required; all machines are open for play; a flat fee of $20each at the door (although we found a free coupon on the library’s Discover and Go Program.) Multiple restrooms and vending machines to take breaks.What a great date! We played 2 hours of (free) pinball, walked a few blocks, shopped, ate appetizers and drank cocktails, walked back and played nearly 3 hours more! No quarters required!

Review №80

2023-11-08 01:39:27

There were a lot more pinball machines than I was expecting, organized by decade in various rooms. I liked the juke boxes in each room where you could pick music from the same area as the pinball games in that room. Make sure to head to the back to see how the mechanics of the machines work!

Review №81

2023-02-09 03:46:12

It was very funn and we could come and go as we pleased. They stamp your hand so if you want to get something to eat you can come back and continue to have funn.Great place. You will be able to play with all of the Great Pinball Machines all day from the time they open until they close that evening for a reasonable one time fee for the day 👍🎁👍.It is a funn place where you can get lost in true funn and just leave the outside world behind for a day of relaxation.Definition : Relaxation - is doing something that makes you happy and causes you to have funn with out regrets.Have funn i know you will.

Review №82

2023-10-19 06:08:29

This is quite possibly, the coolest place. They have so many machines, and the guy who runs the joint is so nice. He knows all about the history of each machine, but is also just the nicest person. Machines as old as the 1940s in impeccable condition and also machines from this year that are just as cool!

Review №83

2023-02-06 18:37:04

I wont be adding anything that the mass of overwhelming positive reviews havent already stated. This place is just amazing, with a shockingly large selection of pinball machines from across the decades.The special rates they run on some weekdays (22 for 2 folks unlimited play on Tuesdays at time of this review) make this a very cost effective way to entertain yourself and your friends/kids for awhile. You can play some, leave to get a meal, and come back and play some more. The staff were all friendly and helpful.It is cool this place exists. Patronize it so it stays!

Review №84

2019-06-30 05:20:53

HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDAbove and beyond being merely a Pinball spot, (As if that wasnt good enough already this place is an actual living, breathing slice of american culture, lovingly curated by people who really have an affinity for pinball and its history, and the staff, is ultra knowledgeable and helpful, (The man on staff today, sat the 29th, I forgot his name. My bad! ) and basically gave me a spot history lesson on the origins and history of pinball, from the 1930s to the present)You cant really get it all in one visit so I will be back, and now I marvel at how much time I spent at these things, how the kinetics, an bumping, and lights, and bright shiny rewards of bells and whistles, allowed me and million of others to vent some of our teen frustration and angst, while playing games that actually gave you the feeling that you were getting somewhere in life, and doing something important.The spot is definitely for the purists, as they only have kinetic pinball games there, and when I asked about electronic and digital, he mentioned another spot a few blocks away, with my favorites like Galaga, Blastroids, Bezerker, and Missile Command.But this, is strictly an old school heaven for those who know what they like.I have always had a fascination with the Black Knight pinball machine, (both the 1980 and 1889 versions) with the MagnaSave and Multiball, as well as some of the games I remember of the 1960s from the subterranean UCB Golden Bear Lounge and Bowling Alley in Berkeley, like Flipper Clown and Road Race leading into the 70s and the ever-present Evil Knievel (Arguably the most popular modern pinball game of all time), and into the 80s with some of the then cutting-edge games like Black Knight, and FIREPOWER, which I recalled fondly from my time at Silverball Gardens in Berkeley on Durant in the late 70s and early 80s.This pace will flood you with so many memories you will need a paddle and canoe.I was told by the staff that the Smithsonian Museum refused to acknowledge or enter these machines into its vast catalog, of objects and collections deemed worthy of memory, which in my opinion was a MASSIVE FAIL for the Smithsonian, as this collection represents a time and a culture, that influenced everyone around it, and is absolutely culturally relevant. But, one thing at a time, I guess. Their loss is your gain, at this one-price-at-the-door, all you-can-play spot, a great and loving tribute to a bygone time that still resonates with people globally.I got a special kick out of seeing a lady well into her 80s rocking the Tron machine like a champ, and I will certainly come back.Thanks, PPM!!!

Review №85

2023-09-16 05:11:45

This is a really fun place for all ages. Discounted entry for educators, military, and first responders ($15 v. $22 adult).It was hot in some of the rooms. That was the only issue we had during our visit. Staff were very friendly and helpful. We plan to come back and we don’t even live in the bay.

Review №86

2023-07-15 02:09:24

Really fascinating history of pinball machines and amazing opportunity to play historic and iconic games

Review №87

2024-01-22 01:08:45

Really neat place to visit! Front desk was super nice and knowledgeable about the museum. Machines were clean and soooo many to choose from. This is a great place to bring visitors or family members for an afternoon activity. Highly recommend coming after you eat lunch (no food or drink allowed), but they do have a water fountain away from machines. Will definitely come back!

Review №88

2023-02-06 06:02:03

Love this place. Authentic Alamedan charm. All the machines work in wonderful condition and have thoughtful, insightful blurbs describing the history of the one youre playing. Everyone is there for the same thing- to hear that incredible *clunk clunk, ppppwaanngggg!

Review №89

2023-07-09 01:23:55

Spent a weekday afternoon enjoying the exhibits and playing lots of pinball. Not overly crowded, lots of different games from different eras. Only 4 games required quarters, all others set to free play. Tried one Orbiter game that had a contoured board and the ball would orbit around points in the board...never seen one like this before.

Review №90

2023-11-03 14:08:47

100 pinball machines from all eras. Friendly and helpful staff explain the history and demonstrate how to play the machines for new users. Lots of restaurants and food nearby. Check out their webpage for more info. Well worth the drive to Alameda!

Review №91

2022-02-08 05:59:09

This place is awesome! I have wanted to visit for so long and finally spent the afternoon there. Amazingly friendly staff helped explain how best to learn about and play pinballs historic games. So fun to play unlimited games. A fantastic jukebox as well.

Review №92

2023-12-12 21:26:10

Great place to kill a few hours before a late flight. Nice set of antique machines and all the big players. Gottleib, Williams, Bally. Even for a discount for being an OF.

Review №93

2023-04-21 17:58:54

What a great time! Got to play several pinball machines I remember playing as a kid. But they also have some classic pinball machines and its amazing to see the progression of earlier machines vs more current. And great little area to walk around once youre done playing to grab a bite and/or a coffee.

Review №94

2024-01-24 16:10:47

This place rules. I’m so glad I’m in walking distance. Got a yearly for husband and I. Great date night spot! I want to join the league

Review №95

2023-11-06 00:54:18

Amazing place, friendly staff and a whole lot of dedicated pinballers. Loved to get to play through the years of pinball. Staff was super knowledgeable about pinball and showed me around. Great price for all-day play!

Review №96

2023-07-18 01:11:06

Classic! Staff is welcoming. Play until your flipper fingers wont play nor more, or the clanging of all the machines gets too much. In and out privileges. Im sure theres a pinball wizard in the making, outside of modern-day video games. For me, a family fun ferry/bike outing from the city.

Review №97

2022-03-28 23:46:58

Very nice, well kept place. So many pinball machines from old to new. I loved it!

Review №98

2021-12-26 23:45:07

Awesome place to spend a rainy afternoon! A bit expensive but the company is a nonprofit and all the proceeds go towards it! Definitely recommend stopping by and taking a look for free, but have to pay to play!

Review №99

2022-08-31 16:50:05

Nice collection, couple of the machines broke while we were there, pesky flippers

Review №100

2024-01-24 02:31:16

Great place. Admission is all day. You can leave and come back anytime before closing

Review №101

2022-01-26 00:05:17

Freeplay with in n out 👍 Love knowing when the games were made too. Go on Tuesday for discount

Review №102

2022-12-24 17:10:37

Tuesday deal 2 for $22 for all day, re-entry great deal! I wanted to play specific machines and some were rotated out. That was a bummer but still very cool. Kinda loud and couldnt hear all the sound effects.Bathrooms were well maintained.Parking was tricky for that area, but doable.Still very fun !

Review №103

2023-12-22 19:26:00

So. Much. Fun. My inner museum nerd loved reading plaques about each games unique contribution to the world of gaming while my inner player just enjoyed the games.

Review №104

2023-07-31 00:30:21

Ive visited the Pacific Pinball Museum this past weekend with my wife and daughter and we all had a great time! The collection of the museum ranges from machines made in the 30s all the way to modern pinball machines.The absolute majority of them are all available for free play, all in perfect order (strong flippers, clean playfield and no burnt bulbs) with historic information notes about each game (i.e. year of manufacturing, maker and relative importance to the field).I grew up in the 90s and witnessed the decline of pinballs and personally was much more into video games.That being said, I consider a true privilege to be able to visit a single place with some of the *very best* pinballs ever made.Keep in mind some of these machines are rare (e.g. Safecraker) and quite pricey (Family Addams goes for near $14,000 in this days!).Others are simply irreplaceable (e.g. machines from the 30s to early 60s) and are true piece of history.There is a public parking just behind the building that makes it much more convenient to visit. On top of that, there are restaurants and coffee shops nearby, it is an excellent location to visit with family and friends.The museum crew is helpful and will help you find any specific pinball machine that you may be interested.The museum allows you to visit, play for say 1 or 2 hours, go out for a quick snack or lunch and them return without having to pay for a second ticket. Truly amazing!Even if you are not into pinball playing, do yourself a favor and visit this very special place. You will get a better appreciation for pinballs (history, art, technical innovation) while getting your money worth back by playing as much as you can!

Review №105

2023-08-06 04:56:22

We had a blast! Gentleman at the entrance was super knowledgeable about the pinballs, told us his favorite pinball machine, and described us how to enjoy this museum! We’ll definitely come back!

Review №106

2023-07-30 08:03:49

I gave this place 5 stars because it deserves it for being a wonderful and friendly place and every pinball lovers dream. However, there are some pros and cons to this place that true pinball fans need to know about.Pros: You will absolutely love this place, stays open till 9pm, you wont find many pinball arcades that stay open this late especially in the Bay area, $20 to play all day cant beat that, Ive spent countless hours all day here, they give student, Military, and first responders discounts huge plus from me love the support. Thank you! Ill keep supporting this place anyway I can, buying tshirts etc.Cons: this place is in fact a pinball museum so keep that in mind. Some of the tables are not in the greatest condition but the fact is you still get to play them and I promise a lot of your favorite tables are here, just keep in mind you may run into issues where the flippers are a little beat up, the ball might not roll as smoothly, and some instances on some tables the games are set up in two player modes, or your ball might get stuck in an odd place etc. Another con is the tables here will not keep track of your score meaning if you happen to get a high score here on any table you wont be able to attach your initials on the leaderboards unfortunately. Most pinball places allow you to do so, or they have leaderboard trackers displayed not so here. I understand its a museum but you would think this place out of places will enable that. Again, you get to play all day here for $20 so its difficult to complain about these small things but thought players should know before visiting and trying to break records at these tables not going to happen at Best you might want to have your phone camera handy and take a photo in case you do which I noticed most people do here. Make no mistake, this place is wonderful and I still love coming here every chance I get, Tales of Arabian Nights is my all time favorite pinball machine and Im so happy I get to play it here.

Review №107

2021-08-09 15:33:33

We had a blast. Got there early played a little, left to eat than came back to finish off the day. Got a solid 5 hours of play. Will be heading back.

Review №108

2023-10-01 06:03:21

This place is a national treasure. They have so many pinball games, and each one has a history, represented in placards above the machines. My only sadness is that Medieval Madness was out of order, but I’m sure it’s only temporary. Highly recommended!

Review №109

2023-01-17 18:01:30

This is a fantastic place if you love pinball or want to try it for the first time. The machines were clean and in excellent working condition. I played about 15 machines from 1970s to 2017 non stop over 2 hrs Sunday evening. Not crowded and everyone was masked up. Cant wait to come again.

Review №110

2023-03-06 01:59:47

Great time!Cool place!Worth a trip!Admission gets you unlimited play. You can leave re-enter.We drove 50 minutes to get there. It was worth it. We spent 2 1\2 hours there and the time flew by. Lots of good food options in the area.~Parking can be difficult in the area.

Review №111

2023-03-12 02:56:01

Revised review…thanks to the owner for responding. I appreciate the apology, and I hope to visit again soon.Old 1star review…One star for service today… not sure why, but front staff lady was soooooo rude. When we walked in, got yelled at to step back even though we were still in front of the desk. She said everyone was trying to sneak in today. I told her…”not me”. My son was excited to play, and I had a smile on my face. When I tried to talk to her, after I paid the high $24 fee just for me and my son, she said “can you go in so I can take care of the next customers”, and it wasn’t in the nice customer care voice which would have been appreciated. Now, instead of enjoying myself, now I have to write this review. And as I’m writing this review, I witnessed her yelling at kids to put their step stools back in the right room (they were in the middle of playing). Then she turned and almost took out some other patrons with some other chairs and stools she was moving.Talked to the family that met us here for my son’s play date and they agreed she was rude to them too. Then other patrons chimed with the same thing.Bad day? Probably… we all have em, Don’t take it out on the customers! Maybe it’s time for a snack break?I still love the Pinball Museum, and haven’t been here in years, so hopefully this is an aberration and NOT the norm.Please make it NOT the norm.Now I can have fun.Thank you

Review №112

2023-07-30 01:24:37

I play a lot of video games. I play mainly more modern games, and Ive seen beautiful engines- but even at a place with games with nothing close to what ive seen in those, I had an amazing time. The games held up amazingly, all of the games were very well kept, and almost ALL of them worked.Im giving this place 5/5 stars because its fun, and at an assumedly cheap price. Me and a group of others spent HOURS here, and I only stopped playing because I got tired from standing and needed to rest. It even has great descriptions of each machine, with very few machines not having these descriptions- namely Safecracker and some of the others. Im no pinball genius, but I had an amazing time. If youre in the area and have some time to kill and money to spend, come here.

Review №113

2022-08-20 05:35:46

Absolutely one of my favorite experiences! The staff member at the front was so kind and let us stay a little late since we got there late. So grateful for his generosity! The museum is beautifully organized with an incredible variety in pinball machines and musical accompaniments like jukeboxes. Can’t wait to go back again!

Review №114

2022-11-17 14:56:27

What a great place. All of the Pinball machines, about 100, have the history of the game posted on it. Most were playable.We played for hours. The cost of entry is really reasonable for the fun we had. A must visit. You can double the stars!!!

Review №115

2023-09-20 21:00:11

Great place! Super friendly staff! Awesome price! Loads of fun! Highly recommend! It is truly an AMAZING GEM for those who love pinball!!

Review №116

2022-03-22 23:38:44

The pinball museum was such fun. There is something for everyone and the machines all have their history posted. There are also jukeboxes from different eras. Clipboards with activities like a scavenger hunt and pinball related Word Searches are available for kids who are done playing the machines. The staff is really nice and helpful. Its so great you pay one fee so you dont feel bad when you lose so fast. You can come and go so you can enjoy lunch nearby and come back. We went on a Tuesday for their 2- for-1 deal. I can see how it could get pretty noisy with lots of people on the machines. It was really fun and we look forward to going again.

Review №117

2022-06-02 23:39:37

Can’t believe they have all these pinball machine and being that old and working perfectly

Review №118

2023-10-16 03:28:35

An amazing collection of all eras of pinball. Staff are friendly and helpful and you will have a great time whether you’ve never played before or someone looking for a unique and diverse collection.

Review №119

2019-04-30 20:55:07

Only giving it 4 stars cause i lost my boyfriend in this place for many hours. They need somthing for people that dont play pin ball todo.

Review №120

2023-01-06 23:05:49

Went on the 2 for 1 Tuesday w my friends. Theres 3 of us and were charged only the kids price ($12) for the 3rd person. Entry fee allows you to play all machines unless otherwise indicated (i.e. new ones). There are LOTS of machines!! There are LOTS of rooms!! Yes, we all wanna play that sparkly new Star Wars machine. Just dont get stuck in that one big room with the newer machines. Theres an oddly satisfying silliness to playing a 50s machine and watching the points reset to 0 as you go beyond 99999. If this place is any closer to where I live, I would get the annual membership in a heartbeat.

Review №121

2023-04-06 04:17:57

Hours and hours of pinball fun with period correct jukeboxes to jam to. Wide array of playable electromechanical machines and quite a few of those rare gimmicky vintage machines you only read about online. Will definitely return!

Review №122

2022-08-22 02:14:17

Wow! What a fantastic gem we stumbled on when we drove by this place today! So glad we turned around, parked & entered into the biggest pinball place ever. Lots of (childhood) memories flooded back when we saw so many working pinball machines. This place is impeccably clean & affordable for an all day experience of bells, flippers, lights & whistles. We have a few hundred miles ahead to drive today, so we will plan a return trip to pay & play!

Review №123

2023-04-16 03:08:30

A must-see attraction in the bay area! The man who runs the museum is beyond Knowledgeable and provides an excellent tour.The assortment of pinball machines make it easy to stay for hours and the rotation of machines make it easy to return time and again.

Review №124

2022-01-24 18:20:24

If I could live here, I would! I love pinball and I love this place. Really nice staff, beautiful old machines, interesting history, and you can play for free all day long. They give you in and out privileges so you can go out and get a snack and come back. Theres no food or drink allowed inside. $20 admission, although we got a Groupon for $10.Most fun Ive had for $10 since I was a kid.If you love pinball, this is the place for you!

Review №125

2022-04-02 05:21:57

Very well maintained collection here. They should be proud. And I say that as an arcade owner myself with 45 pinball machines. My kids enjoyed themselves immensely. It’s been 6 years since I’ve been back and glad to see they have stepped up their game here. Almost no out of order signs, flippers almost all well powered, playfields clean, and for 90 games that’s impressive.

Review №126

2024-05-27 23:12:45

Great stop to play a wide variety of pinball games.

Review №127

2022-07-19 00:52:12

This is one of the most coolest pinball arcades Ive ever been to. 100s of games. From the 40s till now. Love the 60s room. Highly recommend this place to everyone. Especially If you love p oil pinball. And its a real museum!!! So cool and so much fun. Will definitely need back....probably alot

Review №128

2023-09-14 04:10:52

Super fun! Staff was nice and tons of machines to free play once you’ve paid your entry fee!

Review №129

2023-07-30 22:16:14

Whats not to love. Pinball machines from all decades you can play for one fee. Seemed like around 100 machines. Each machine has a sign with a bit of history and trivia. They will let you just look if you dont want to play.

Review №130

2022-08-15 01:28:00

What a way All age groups can enjoy!

Review №131

2022-06-13 04:11:54

Ive been to the museum a few times before and its great. My brother collects, repairs and plays pinball machines and video games. This place is hallowed ground for us. Today I brought my 4 yr old son. He got a lot more out of it than I thought a young boy would. Especially in this world of phones, tablets, and distractions. (Maybe the right amount of bells, whistles and chaos was going on. I dont know.) It was awesome.

Review №132

2023-08-20 01:11:59

Awesome place and affordable. Had a lot of fun.

Review №133

2019-02-12 21:03:32

Pay a fee to get in and then play all the games for free. Lots of fun. Lots of games from the 50s up to the 90s.

Review №134

2022-09-27 04:23:50

Your entry will cover unlimited play

Review №135

2023-07-23 16:42:41

Tuesday is special rate. 2 for $22, can play all day. We spent nearly 4 hours playing pinball on machines from 50s through 2000.

Review №136

2023-08-19 21:41:32

Fun. Lots of machines. Kids have a good time. We went Saturday from 11 to 1. Maybe 20 people there tops.

Review №137

2022-07-14 02:13:18

Parking lot behind the building..2 hour limit everywhere. no fee for parking after 6. Great place to spend the afternoon. re entry ok so you can go play for a few hours then take a break.Just a few short blocks from a park on the water, crab cove. There are kite surfers to watch and plenty of open green space. They rotate out machines so its slways interesting to go back and check out new to you machines.

Review №138

2021-10-28 02:49:38

Wonderful experience! Staff was incredibly helpful and friendly, very large selection of games; most of which are playable. One admission gets you access and re-entry to the museum all day. My girlfriend and I played for hours, and definitely plan on returning soon!

Review №139

2023-10-24 19:53:34

Great spot to come relax. Busy times are very busy, but its still a cool atmosphere. One of our favorite places in the bay!

Review №140

2022-08-04 00:37:24

We took our 2 youngest grandsons for an afternoon outing and I couldnt who had more fun, the boys or us. The PPM has a great Family Plan pricing and well worth it. We are definitely going back with our adult friends.

Review №141

2021-12-19 19:10:19

Super fun experience, the museum guide was very friendly and informative. Really enjoyed starting at the earlier years of pinball and then working our way thru the decades. It was $20 for a all day pass which you can come and go as you please and get food or dinner and come back and play when you are done

Review №142

2023-07-02 04:56:09

First time visiting this place, and it didn’t let me down…had a blast and time goes by fast when you are having a good time playing the wide selection of pinball machines from different eras.

Review №143

2021-11-10 09:47:02

This place is really cool. If youre in to pinball games this place has them all! You can look around for free, there are four rooms full of pinball machines from the first ever made to present. If you want to play, you pay 20 bucks at the door, and all machines are free to play for all day!

Review №144

2019-04-30 14:04:55

A really fun place. Had a little kids area in the back which was quieter and a nice break for my son with autism after all the bright lights and sounds. Theres various sized stools too, so even my 2 year old had a great time playing pinball. The guy who was working the deal was really nice and you could tell he was passionate about the history and details of pinball. Definitely worth checking out.

Review №145

2018-12-23 23:47:10

I had a lot of fun. Ive always had a passing interest in pinball machines and this visit ended up being pretty entertaining. The history is interesting to see unfold, and its cool to be able to play with the machines from different eras. If you feel any satisfaction in playing with clicky mechanical things then this definitely a place to go to town. Fun with friends and family.

Review №146

2022-06-05 20:48:10

Super awesome place with over 100 machines on free play, era-organized with jukeboxes for each time period. Two bathrooms Friendly staff who keep things in working order. a little pricey but definitely worth it for the experience.

Review №147

2022-10-02 13:57:20

Great selection of machines to play and some fantastic artwork throughout the building.

Review №148

2022-08-31 05:41:56

What a great place! Pay a flat (a bargain really) fee and play all you want on their pinball machines and jukeboxes! We had so much fun there. Very clean as well.

Review №149

2021-11-09 22:59:19

Pay entry fee for unlimited pinball play all day. The place is packed with pinball excitement from every era I know there to be pinball from. They have some very old and some very new machines that all are in working condition. A fun place to go and play! Good job guys!

Review №150

2017-01-12 06:13:26

Amazing selection of pinball machines from old to new. All set on free play so you can keep playing as long as you like. $10 for an hour or $20 all day and you can go in and out. We like to make a day of it and take a break with a cocktail and come back. Love this place!

Review №151

2019-09-05 05:20:45

Wow such a cool place. I never liked the modern pinball machines with their flashing lights and loud bangs but the museum has an amazing collection of various machines from the early 40s onward showing the transition from fully mechanical to electronic. It was really truly cool and definitely worth the visit. I especially enjoyed reading the sign next to each machine detailing its history.

Review №152

2022-01-26 04:48:06

I brought a neighbor there for the first time. He loved all various years of machines to play.Staff was friendly, machines played great, clean and safe environment. Family fun. Definitely worth the money.

Review №153

2022-08-25 19:19:05

An excellent collection of vintage & modern pinball machines, creating a fascinating landscape of arcade history. Almost all machines are set to free play, making for an unforgettable afternoon of family fun.

Review №154

2014-09-08 04:14:40

Lots and lots of pinball machines on free play. I love pinball and spent 3 hours until my nephews made me leave. Same games where not working but if you know about these machines you know they go down sometimes. Staff was very friendly on our visit as well. BTW: adults cost $15 and those 16 and under are $7.50.

Review №155

2024-06-07 15:37:05

Amazing place and well worth the drive from LA

Review №156

2021-11-14 00:01:00

Always fun, well maintained, great variety, good price, close to coffee shops and good food, working restrooms, good free parking front and back, latest machines, good jukebox tunes, smart employees. Its all good!! Im sorry I didnt know the admission price as my husband paid.

Review №157

2022-11-15 21:00:30

Omg, just go! Had so much fun...learning history of the machines and playing them! You can stay and play, leave for lunch and then come back for more! Could have spent an entire day there. Lots of fun and nostalgia. Worth a trip!

Review №158

2014-07-28 18:40:11

A great way to spend a few hours. The price of admission is definitely worth it, since all of the machines are on free-play, with the exception of a few in the entrance that you can play without paying admission. Theres usually a fair amount of people, so a lot of the machines might be in use when you go. Despite this, the wait times are not long by any means, and you can usually go from playing one machine right to another almost immediately. Plenty of the older machines also allow for up to four players, making it a great place to go with friends or family.

Review №159

2018-03-14 18:18:10

Taking a trip down the memory lane and get lost in the fantasy playground as there are tons of games and open to all!

Review №160

2017-10-12 03:48:12

More than 90 machines set on Free Play! Machines from the 1940s up to the latest electronics. Doesnt get much better than that!!!! $20 bucks and you can play (and learn) from opening to close if you want. Go out for a bite and come back for more fun. Its very well set up, very nicely decorated and clean!All the people who work there are super nice and knowledgeable.All in all a great place to go for fun!

Review №161

2020-03-10 00:52:18

Lots of great pins to play for a single admission. If you buy annual combo pass, share it, becomes a better value. Can do parties and field trips for your group/club. Parking is generally easy. Cool merch. Fun for kids and families.

Review №162

2021-10-04 19:42:51

Superb, unique, local attraction! Family fun; a day pass = pinball to your heart’s content. Where else in the world can you find this many vintage pinball machines?We had too. Much. Damn. Fun. 👍🏽🤡

Review №163

2024-05-30 19:05:27

Friendly staff and a nice selection of tables.

Review №164

2017-12-31 22:21:08

$20 to play all day. Lots of great games. No video games though.

Review №165

2023-07-31 18:23:52

Had a great time at PPM! Got totally sucked in and spent 2+ hours playing machines without even realizing. Great staff as well

Review №166

2016-06-14 18:26:32

If you like pinball this is fantastic. The machines are grouped together by decade and its really cool to see them change over the years.However, unless you really like pinball, you might get bored (I really enjoyed it but 1 of my 3 guests were expecting more museum vs arcade).

Review №167

2022-08-20 15:11:41

Ugh. I used to love going here. I just moved back to the area to find that admission is now 22$!! So goodbye are the days of going in casually to play. I just don’t understand how people can afford that, it’s a shame. I want to play but that barrier is just too high

Review №168

2023-10-27 04:38:38

This place is chill, good value. Wish we had something that was niche like this instead of the bar combo type joints in the Twin Cities.

Review №169

2022-03-09 14:49:24

So much fun at this unique museum! We spent much more time here than expected. Theyve done a fantastic job assembling games from inception to current games. Each one has interesting details describing facts about the game. The museum is decorated with colorful, exciting, bold graphics. Of course, the most fun is playing the well maintained games. Plan to spend the day .... you can come & go, so you can take a break at a lovely Alameda restaurant. Definitely going back, great value for a day of play.

Review №170

2016-08-02 14:11:42

Great fun way for the whole family to spend an hour playing vintage pin ball machines and another 45 minutes viewing their vintage artwork and posters.

Review №171

2018-03-20 17:38:15

Large variety of pins. Flat fee to play all you want. My kids never wanted to stay more than about 90 minutes, and I am done after about 2 hours. Too many of the machines are older which is cool to see, but most of them are not great to play compared to the machines from the 80s and 90s.Most of the time there are many machines not working., which is annoying if it is your favorite. If they are crowded you will be playing the less desirable pins unless you are willing to wait.update: They have recently changed the layout of the place and it is not as much of a maze to navigate. The staff is friendly and they are definitely trying to keep all the machines working well.

Review №172

2018-06-24 01:43:17

Lots of fun, they hundreds of pinball machines, old and new. Just pay a reasonable price of $20 and with the press of one button your having a blast. I went with my dad and we stayed for 4 hours. It was a blast.

Review №173

2013-05-07 00:10:29

Yeah. Go here. Take a 2 or 3 hour chunk of your day, set it aside, and go here. 15 dollars gets you entry to four rooms, organized by year. They are tight rooms, and in a strip mall, but they are filled with pinball machines and pinball players. Dont be fooled by the first room. They have awesome newer games in the way back. They also have some really new games in the front, but those arent free. Dont be fooled by that.I recommend when you go here, you write your scores down. Then, try to beat them. Learn the machines. Get the hang of some intermediate ball trapping skills. You arent playing per game, and unless you just went to a Gameworks in Vegas or something, when was the last time you were at a pinball arcade set to free play for a flat entry fee?

Review №174

2023-07-30 07:40:15

I love that such a place exists at all, but- there should be more admission options. Maybe group rates or hourly rates or monthly passes or other discounted days besides just Tuesdays.

Review №175

2022-09-18 01:26:47

Such a great time. The place is immaculate. Wristband allows you to come and go throughout the day.Parking is a mess like it is everywhere. Plenty of things to eat and drink in close proximity.

Review №176

2021-12-21 19:25:07

Great time playing pinballs from all the decades. The baseball game in the back was my favorite and I dont even like baseball.

Review №177

2021-12-27 00:55:00

Great answers to our questions, knowledgeable about history, e.t.c. Great perspective. They let you play the machines!!! How great is that?!? Found the ones from my childhood. Will have to grab my siblings and return with them to retry some of our favorites and settle some age old questions.

Review №178

2024-06-17 03:32:04

Gorgar awaits @ PPM.

Review №179

2018-07-14 15:50:08

What a blast. Even my wife, who was never really into pinball had a great time. For me it was a serious walk down memory lane and a chance to explore more modern machines. If you like pinball at all, this is the place to spend some time.

Review №180

2023-04-15 03:47:09

This is an amazing institution in the bay. There is so much to be shared by just playing some pinball with people. The staff are incredibly knowledgeable and love to share their hobby.

Review №181

2022-03-20 04:06:46

Extremely friendly and helpful staff. In and out privileges. If you are visiting Alameda, this is definitely a place you must visit. Theres things for everyone in the family. You can play pinballs from many years ago.

Review №182

2022-01-01 02:32:35

Many classic pinball machines to play here and most of them in good playing condition. Midieval Madness and Getaway used to be almost flawless. Unfortunately, Ive recently discovered that the former is set so conservatively towards tilting that slapping the flippers aggressively during multi-balls will spoil your best games. This has happened to me several times and is something I,ve never experienced on any other machine anywhere since it first came out. Hence, the game truly does occasionally cause madness. I,ve also found simple playability problems on other popular machines that could be fixed with a crescent wrench in less than 5 minutes that were not adjusted over a period three visits in a period of over two months. As it appears that the museum is mainly catering to folk that couldnt tell you the difference between a pinball machine and a video game, am I expecting too much? Otherwise, the place is surely unique and worth a visit.

Review №183

2022-07-03 03:57:57

An incredible pinball arcade and museum all in one. Easy to spend all day here. If you only get to visit one arcade in the bay area I recommend this one, with the coin operated arcade museum in San Fran a close second.

Review №184

2017-12-21 07:52:58

Awesome! Well worth the full day fee. Get to play to my hearts content those machines from those good old days. The older ones are also very interesting. Does gives you a brief sense of the evolution of pinball machines.

Review №185

2019-10-03 06:27:44

They have a really large collection including some unique games. Spare at least 3 hours if you want to play every single one of them. Theres also some pinball history and mechanical parts demos, which make it more of a proper museum than just an arcade room.

Review №186

2020-02-02 01:03:55

Awesome space, friendly staff, and so much fun!

Review №187

2022-10-25 03:42:56

A fantastic place a must see whilst in the area Webster street Alameda. Any pinball enthusiast will be happy they visited. A mix of games from the electromechanical era through to modern ones.

Review №188

2019-07-30 22:19:38

I happened to be looking for something to do during the day a could weeks ago. It happened to be a day when they have all-day free-play for $10. This includes the jukeboxes.That includes in-and-out, so I went with my wife, we played for a few hours, went to lunch and played for a couple more.I truly recommend starting with the older machines and moving up through time to modern machines. Its a great way to spend a Friday.Remember, every third Friday its like this. And on that evening theres a DJ as well.

Review №189

2015-06-29 22:02:12

I feel like a kid in a candy store here. I love mechanical things and pinball is the ultimate mechanical game machine. Some of those early machines are the most fun to play.I just hope one day to have enough hours to spend here and really get into a few tables.

Review №190

2014-04-14 05:10:41

A true gem in the Bay Area. Just pay the entry fee and you have access to a ton of classic and newer pinball machines. This is a really great place for both children and adults. The staff was so nice and the place is just HUGE. The perfect place to spend the day!

Review №191

2018-04-16 05:41:39

I love the idea and I suppose I should have thought deeper about the name. Pinabll museum would imply the games would either be classic or old... They had lots of old classic versions, but not much newer variety. And not some of my favorite pinball games. The admission and free play all day is cool though. I will go again.

Review №192

2019-04-19 18:36:33

Fantastic! Machines in great shape, clean environment, friendly staff. Thursday is 2 for $20 day, cheapest entertainment in the bay! If you like pinball you will not be disappointed, this is a must stop.

Review №193

2018-02-21 21:44:29

So many amazing pinball games through the years. A great walk down memory lane of classic pinball games.

Review №194

2018-07-26 21:28:56

One price admission pinball parlor. they have groupon specials. About 60 machines at any given day that are rotating with their very large collection. The machines are a bit beat up as the weekends are very crowded and since its free play everyone just knocks them around I guess. I played about 15 machines when I was there and about 20% had playability issues but they have a very good working Gorgar so all is forgiven. Still the larges collection of machines outside of the Las Vegas pinball museum so if you like pinball it is certainly worth the trek to Alameda.

Review №195

2023-10-08 02:35:15

You can tell the folks that work here play here - the machines are well cared for and well curated, and you will spend hours here real fast.

Review №196

2022-09-26 02:53:56

Can stay for hours and hours playing pinball games from the 1940s to the present. You get a wristband so you can come and go, entrance fee $22 is good for all day.

Review №197

2022-11-24 04:42:50

Such a cool place to visit!

Review №198

2022-11-08 14:41:52

We had a wonderful time here. Lots of machines to choose from and enjoyed the history blurbs on the machines. Will come back when Im looking for a blast from the past

Review №199

2018-11-19 00:13:55

This is a museum of pinball machines, from the very earliest 19th century boards, to the electronic monsters of the last few years. You can play most of them, included in the price, and there are free juke boxes for music. The kids room is great - colouring, train sets, Lego, etc.Its 20 USD admission, with reductions for seniors & kids, lets you in all day. Nice touch - plastic stands for younger people so they can play too.No food & drink, but you can go out and come back in, so thats not an issue.Staff really friendly, knowledgeable, its a non-profit organisation. Great !!!