Las Vegas is known for its museums, but the Pinball Hall of Fame is a unique one and well worth the stop. According to their website, the collection includes pinball machines from the 1950s, and we saw some very modern ones from the 2020s during our visit as well. Its not only limited to pinball, there is some classic arcade machines on display that you can play as well.
There is 3 or 4 large rows like this that span the entire length of the building with games. Not all of the machines were operational, unsure if they were being fixed or they rotate them through play.
The older pinball machines pre 1990’s were only $0.25 to play, and the newer ones were $0.50 to play. I did play a at least one game that was a $1.00. Their website advertises themselves as a not-for-profit corporation and all about having fun, which is why I think the games are low cost. Don’t worry about bring quarters, they have change machines at the entrance and throughout the building. I think we only spent like $10 or $15 during that hour, much cheaper entertainment then gambling at the casinos!
A classic for the era I grew up in
Another popular one
I played a Star War’s racing game, but also found this Star Trek one that wasn’t operational, looks like fun though.
I’m not sure if this was the oldest pinball machine there, but it was definitely ancient, the flippers were made of steel, it had chains along the sides, and the cabinet was mostly wood. Looked like fun to play, but sadly this was another one that wasn’t turned on.
They had some old unique games like this near the back, this one was called bingo.
We easily could’ve spent several hours at the Pinball Hall of Fame, but only had about an hour before we had to head back and get ready for dinner. It’s absolutely worth a visit, whether you’re into pinball, arcade games, and other vintage games and looking to get off the strip. They’re supporting a good cause, and you get the chance to see and play an amazing collection of historic pinball and arcade machines, some dating back to the 1950s. Highly recommend stopping by if you’re in Vegas.