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    Free Play Pinball Arcade

    4.7 (58 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Jess L.

    What a cool concept! Came here on a Friday shortly after 4 PM. It was not crowded even though there was a birthday party happening. While there was a wait for some games, it was not long and there was plenty to do in the meantime. There's a variety of games from classic 80s and 90s (Pac-Man, Tetris, Mortal Kombat, Street Fighter), skeeball, driving, and a variety of pinball machines. $20 to play unlimited games seems like a great deal, especially with younger kids who often lose quickly and would blow through $20 in games in a matter of 20 minutes. There's a bar and food and drinks, but we did not try any.

    David C.

    10/10 would recommend this arcade place! Unlimited play from all my favorite classic childhood games! Really fun place and looking forward to going back soon!!

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    Gina M.

    This is my second time common here and the games changed immensely in the last few months! They added more driving games and some new pinball games. Luckily my favorites (foo fighters, stranger things, rush) are still here. This is a great place for kids and adults, alike. Even adults who are horrible at games, like me! Since admission covers all but 1 game, you can try and fail a bunch of times without wasting quarters. You can even leave, grab a bite, and come back! They do offer food and drink here, but it's a limited menu.

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    Sarah W.

    If you like pinball and old arcade games I would highly recommend this spot. Cost $20 for all you can play. Lots of pinball machines to choose from and a lot of popular old school arcade games. All the workers are always friendly and helpful. They have a bar and some snacks but you can bring in outside food since they don't serve any.

    Great time...warm fuzzies of youth. The pin ball machines are great, staff is amazing!

    Michael D.

    If you're an old school gamer stop by!! Took my GF and Son (10 years old) I'll say this the collection of Pinball is awesome, so many classic and modern units... All the games we're playing nothing was out of service. The arcade games were awesome 30+ years old all working amazing games! The food is not the greatest but it's an arcade, I'd love to see them accept people to bring in Outside Food and Drinks ... the ones they sell is kinda pricey for what your getting My son enjoining his time for a solid 30-45 mins and he wasn't interested anymore... But not shocked when you have never played these old school games.... Graphics are not as good as nowadays. The inside was clean and great seating to relax and eat and or drink. Definitely be coming back!

    Hercules!  I always felt this machine was more of a curiosity than an enjoyable/exciting game.  Either way, it's rare & fun!
    Mike P.

    TL;DR This is an excellent, medium sized, classic video and pinball arcade that has a family oriented vibe...and a little alcohol. GAMES: Don't get me wrong when I say "family oriented." This ain't Chuck E. Friggin' Cheese. This place actually has a good selection of Old Skool video games and an excellent selection of pinball machines. To be more precise, there are about 40 pinball tables and 25 or 26 video games. Pretty much all of the arcade blockbusters from the late 70s, and the 80s, can be found, and all seem to be in good working order. Looking for rare games? Sorry, you won't find them here. You'll have to trek to the Galloping Ghost or Funspot for those. FOOD: Free Play Pinball Arcade doesn't pretend that arcades can make great pizza...they don't have a food menu. BUT, if you do want great pizza while you're at FPPA, there's a Buddy's down the road. So if you DO want pizza, or burgers, or barbecue, or Chinese, or Thai, or Greek, or Coneys, or whatever other manner of food, feel free to buy it elsewhere, and bring it in. BOOZE: A small but serviceable selection of adult beverages is available to purchase and consume on premises. (You can't, however, BYOB). COST: All day play cost 20 bucks, or less. Almost every game, including pinball, is set to free play. The Hercules table is the lone exception; it costs one dollar per play. Although there are bigger arcades in the Detroit metro area, there's something that I really like about Free Play Pinball Arcade. FIVE STARS!

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    2 months ago

    Fun! Love skee ball and ladies night. It's not too far from my house and always a good time

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    Awesome! Thank you for the informative review Jess!

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    Hi Gina, Thank you for the informative review!

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    7 months ago

    Fun atmosphere and great staff. The staff was friendly! Great food and drinks! Thank you!

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    4 months ago

    Nostalgic atmosphere a ton of games to choose from! Great date night for me and the old lady!

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    2 years ago

    Super fun. Old school games (Ms PacMan, Centipede). $20 for all you can play. There's a bar too. Bartender was super friendly,

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    4 months ago

    Awesome arcade! Even better than a '80s arcade because you don't need tokens , just by The Wristband and play all day! Highly recommended

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    Nice! Thank you for the informative review Jeff!

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    6 months ago

    Retro pinball arcade 10/10 would recommend. The unlimited play is amazing and lets you try out all of the machine they have to offer

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    7 months ago

    I love it here! So many games and a really nice dart board! Everytime I've come it's been an absolute blast

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    7 months ago

    So much fun!! Loved the atmosphere. The games were really cool and it was not too expensive.

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    8 months ago

    Ambiance is great. It's family oriented. A very fun place to remember the 80's. Safe and small place. Perfect for a gathering

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    Nice Thank You! You're very welcome! Hope to see you again soon!

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    6 months ago

    this place is amazing games and very nostalgic if your older this place is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    1 year ago

    Very fun environment and good pin ball machines. They have snacks and ice cream ready to go. they also have other fun games.

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    1 year ago

    I highly recommend coming here ! The staff here are great ! Great place to be for kids and adults.

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    It was fun to go with friends but I wish it had more variety when it came to games. It had a good vibe to it and fine service

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    Hi Cooper, We added some more linked racing games and shooting games!

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