Reviews of Electromagnetic Pinball Museum and Restoration. (Museum) in Providence (Rhode Island).

Electromagnetic Pinball Museum and Restoration

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881 Main St, Pawtucket, RI 02860, United States

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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Reviews of Electromagnetic Pinball Museum and Restoration

Heidi Tremblay

This is a great place to spend an afternoon or evening. Mike gave us a tour and taught us about the different machines, and the cool difference between the decades. They have machines from every decade and they all work great. So fun! The kids and adults had the BEST time. Mike and Emily are passionate about their business and a pleasure to talk to! $10 donation included all day play, with re-entry if you wanted.

Jade Roddick

We had a blast here! There are so many games to choose from, and everyone is so helpful and friendly. Mike’s tour was super interesting and a great introduction to the place. Parking was easy, it’s right off the highway, and it’s great for kids and adults alike. What more could you want? We can’t wait to go back!

Paul N

This place is special: great variety of games, a lot of enthusiasm and great atmosphere from the employees and other visitors. Looks like they have potential to grow in the building and the collection of video games is a fun break as well. Every game I played was in good working order, no disappointments. Well worth a visit.

Curtis Filchner

I was blown away by the experience at this place. There is a wide variety of machines: everything from very old to brand new. Some of the machines need some work, but that's pinball! The "Ball Park" machine by Williams in the hallway is something to see. Also the "Rick and Morty" machine for all those fans out there. Definitely coming back here when I'm back in Rhode Island!

Rachel Joseph

We had a wonderful time here! Staff was very friendly, and gave us a tour. They have machines spanning from the 50s to the present, and have many classic arcade and video games as well. Highly recommend!

Patricia P

Every year, I take my son on a road trip as a way to familiarize ourselves with other parts of the country and learn about our history using all our senses. As a mother to a young boy who absolutely loves the arts and sciences, we added Electromagnetic Pinball Museum and Restoration as one of our stops along the east coast. This museum turned out to be the highlight of my son's trip (and mine too) ! Mike was instrumental in sharing his profound historical knowledge about the pinball machines. This included (but not limited to) the art and designs, materials used to construct them during each time period, the paint that was used and the technology that was implemented into later designs. We left Rhode Island with full hearts and a greater appreciation for this art form. Mike, thank you for welcoming us into the space and sharing your stories ! All worth the drive from Chicago and hope to do it again in the future. All the best, Patricia, Ace and Alba.

Thalia Sass

Fantastic! There are dozens of pinball machines (vintage and new) in addition to other arcade games that are on FREE PLAY! We spent a few hours playing just about everything and I could have spent the whole day here. Mike is an encyclopedia of pinball history and the inner workings of every machine. There were historic machines, an autographed by Star Trek pinball, some of the earliest arcade games. I can't say enough about how great this place is - will totally be back ASAP. Plus - onsite parking, inside a community arts building, and only a short drive (~10mins) to the center of Providence.

James Galligan

I came for a fund raising event. Much to my surprise is was a walk back in time to the days of an arcade! Great place, nice people! All games from back in the day!

Hayley Lewis

So glad to have stumbled upon this place. What a gem! So many pinball machines and so many other arcade games like shooters and skee ball. Will definitely be coming back. Plus the staff is so, so nice!

SailinSales

Amazing experience. One of the hidden gems of entertainment and fun in all of New England. Only $10 to play any of the machines as many times as you want. Pinball is of course their specialty (got to be at least 50 machines from the 1950s to today, maybe more), but they also have other arcade classics like skeeball, air hockey, and Contra. Tour at the beginning is fun and informative, and most of the pinball machines also have information panels that tell you about the year it was made, the lead designers, etc. The employees pour their hearts and souls into the place and are incredibly friendly and accommodating. They are 100% dedicated to bringing the community together around pinball and keeping the activity alive. I have been nearly 10 times since I started going and I have more and more fun every time I go because I am also getting better at and learning the intricacies of pinball. The Addams Family and Hurricane machines are my favorite, with the Rick & Morty and Street Fighter II machines being close seconds. I adore this place and the people that work here. They deserve all the success and recognition they can get. I promise you will not regret coming here, it is always worth the trip. 11/10

Emelia Tremblay

This place is truly a hidden gem. A seemingly never-ending hall of pinball machines, old and new, and arcade games such as skeeball, air hockey, racing games, you name it, all on free-play. The staff who run it are incredibly nice, helpful, and passionate about what they do. The price is unbeatable ($10 donation) for all-day fun and a fascinating tour! It is a great place for all ages, with a nostalgic feel and immense history for older generations, and fun, eye-catching machines for younger generations. It is 100% worth a visit and I will be going back!

Jake Snow

Absolutely amazing! So many pinball machines, and the owners are very passionate. $10 per person, and play unlimited games all day, you can't beat it!

Aaliyah Gagnon

This place is such a hidden gem. Just a $10 fee per person and you’re all set to play anything you’d like without additional cost (no chips, no quarters, etc.). Mike was very welcoming and gave us a tour of the place, showing us the retro pinball machines and arcade games from different decades. I really enjoyed playing table hockey and air hockey the most; my dad was blown away with the variety of pinball machines they had and old arcade games he used to play from when he was a kid. They also had many collectables to admire and the overall atmosphere was super nostalgic. Very well put together. This is a great place to bring your friends and family, it really deserves more attention!

Tim Stevens

Great selection of pinball machines of all ages vintage to modern, even a few homebrew tables! Plus a couple of arcade classics for good measure. Great price, too.

Rocco Correia

Absolutely amazing, I walked in and I was stunned. The machines are all amazing and spent 5 1/2 hours there. I enjoyed every last second of it. Mike and Emily are extremely kind and helpful. I'm definitely going to go back. I also can't believe I was the first person to splat the rat! Once again, amazing experience and recommend to every pinball enjoyer!! Easy 5 stars

Victoria Falcone

We had a blast at this place. Flat fee and play as long as you want. Excellent variety from skeeball to driving games ans Simpson’s pinball. The guys there are super nice and answer questions about the vintage and newer machines. We were visiting from out of town. Stopped on our way back to Newport from Mystic. So glad we did. We played about two hours. Would have stayed longer but we were all hungry. They said we could come back after eating. Great family fun. They give you free bottled water and there is plenty of hand sanitizer. We wore masks but it wasn’t crowded so do what makes you comfortable.

Moth King

Spent four hours there on a Saturday afternoon, immediately went back the next day with a friend in tow. Love this place! Owners were so cool, just the nicest people. Great if you love pinball, or arcade games in general. Highly recommend.

Krystal

I just left after spending 3 hours here. Time flew by so fast I didn't even realize it! Absolutely absolutely recommend going here!! The owner is so welcoming and there is so much to do. This is definitely a new favorite spot for me and will definitely be coming back. Those 10 dollars are more than worth it.

Justin Cayouette

Stumbled upon this place while on a business trip in the area and it was easily the highlight of my entire trip! $10 entry for free play on dozens and dozens of pins ranging from the 1950s to the late 90s. Several arcade games are well which are on free play. The owners are extremely friendly and knowledgeable, amazing experience overall!

Brock Papineau

This place is great! Can't beat $10 free game play. I try to go on my days off. It's close to home. Fun games from all era's. If you love nostalgia I recommend coming here. The owners are super friendly.

Benjamin Carstens

Highly recommend to anyone in the Providence area, as it's pretty much a pinball paradise. For a $10 entry, you can use 20-30 pinball machines without extra cost, along with a bunch of other arcade games. The pinball machines range from 1950 retro to modern, and the people who manage and own the location are extremely kind, helpful and passionate.

Filipa Estrela

Super fun and incredibly friendly staff 💖 Went for the first time today and had a blast and learned lots of about pinball! There are so many different pinball cabinets both new and old, even some which are prototypes. It's all very cool and I'll definitely be going back. I went from never having played pinball before to really wanting to get really good at pinball 🤩🌟

joel javier

Great Place with lots of your favorite pinballs and arcades! Awesome and welcoming ownership and staff. Bring the kids, the wife or your friends and you won’t be disappointed. Can’t wait to come back and bring my son with me.

Media Creations

Literally the BEST pinball museum we have EVER gone to! Michael was extremely knowledgeable and friendly! He also gave us amazing recommendations for food to try! You can't beat the price of $10 per person with reentry for the day! This place is a MUST!

Raymond Turcotte

Michael and Joe could not have been any nicer. An AMAZING hidden gem right here in Pawtucket. Soooo many old school pinball machines. Stuff you will never have seen like ever! Go check them out!

Benjamin Cooper

Was looking for something kid friendly and fun for both me and my daughter and this place was a gold mine. Bring me back to my childhood, have a blast playing every game they have and for $10 a person you can play everything they have. Owner Mike was awesome as well and is super nice. My daughter and I will be back again. I love this place!

Peaceful Paws Pet Care

We came for my husband Brian's birthday and we had a blast! Definitely a step back in time. The people that run this place are so friendly, welcoming and warm. I would come back just to say hi to those people again. We loved it! Jenni and Brian

Marina Conte

Hands down the best spot for pinball. Warm staff, seriously the best people! Family friendly, not to mention so much more than just pinball. Air hockey, skiball, racing games, shooting games( guns and basketball) & much more im forgetting You're not going to find anything as amazing. 10 bucks play all day. U wanna leave and come back? Heck yea its allowed! I cannot recommend this place enough. They even sell toys and games. Only been open a short time but these guys are going places!!

Ryan Bissonnette

The staff is very helpful, friendly, and passionate about pinball and their games, and it is infectious. A huge selection of pinball machines and some classic arcade games as well. As a pinball noob, I got sucked in pretty quick and had a lot of fun. We will definitely be coming back someday.

Brian Resnevic (Res)

Best $10 I have ever spent. Played pinball. And video games all day. Learned a ton about their history and how they reflected their times.

Jenna Williams

So much fun at the pinball museum! The owner has such a passion for restoration of classic machines and keeping this pastime alive and well. $10 free play an hour was a great price to play with a ton of different pinball machines and lots of other games. I'll definitely recommend this place to others and be back!!

Ryan O'Connor

Had a great time here. Was upstairs at Lighthouse Skatepark for a show but Mike got us hooked when he handed us a flyer for his place downstairs. It cost 10 bucks for both of my girlfriend and I to play all day. All the games were setup so you don’t need coins, just press play and have fun. Any games that didn’t work Mike helped fix. He showed a real love and passion for preservation and restoration of the games, especially the pinball machines. I wish I took photos. I’ll definitely come back when I’m in the area

Pam Protas

Amazing! Stumbled into this fantastic scene searching for a museum to kill time at before a flight. Honestly, glad our flight was delayed! Michael is an exception host, he gave us the lowdown on lots of machine history, and and a bonus provided a private room for my husband and daughter to work while my (adult) sons and I went game crazy. Only sorry we couldn’t stay longer! If I’m ever back in this neck of the woods is a must stop!

Michelle Leone

Oh my gosh this place is amazing! Played some great pinball games and my favorite was Hunted Cruise. The folks who run it are a blast to talk to and obviously love what they do. I hope to go back very soon.

Joe Spano

I stumbled into this rabbit hole of entertainment while I was returning my UHaul today and I was honestly so surprised by the amount of pinball games and passion Michael and his team have there. I could spend the whole day playing all the pinball machines through the decade. There's even a gentleman who builds his own pinball machines from scratch. Scratch, like down the the frame. I will absolutely return with more time! For $10 , it's so worth a stop.

Charles jones

Really enjoyed my visit here. Was passing through Providence and had some time to kill, had a blast. So many machines I'd never seen before. The staff here were extremely friendly and were excited to chat all things pinball.

Jim Knapp

Our son lives locally and brought us parents here on a rainy Thursday. What a neat place. Some vintage games primarily pinball but some electronic arcade favorites too. And skee ball which took us back 50 years to when we were kids! Highly recommend this place and it’s right off I-95 in south Pawtucket.

Rogerio Barbosa

Stopped by for the first time with my nephew the other day, will DEFINITELY be going back. Lots of cool old pinball machines to play with. Entry is only $10, then you can play anything for as long as you want. They also had racing games, basketball, skee ball, shooting games. Great place to pass the time. Heard they were expanding and adding more games, you can also have bday parties ( didn't get all the info though, just checked out the area)

Melissa Galligan

Great place! Kids and I had a blast playing all the pinball machines and arcade games.

Christine DiLallo

Just went here for a birthday party today for the first time. What a hidden gem! I was with my kids ages 12 and 3, and there was fun for all age, including the parents! Needless to say, we will be coming back.

Leonel Mayorga

Best place around for pinball! Thanks to the owner for making it happen!!!

Ian King

Lots of fun and tons of games to play! Kids had a lot of fun too! Michael gave an engaging tour that even the little ones listened to!

Marta Gloria

The owners were so welcoming and informative! This is a hidden gem and well worth the price of admission. I will definitely visit again when I’m back in town!

Michelle Galzin

Want to just have great time with your kids and a blast from the past at the same time. Just stop by and play some pinball and games you won't want to leave. But make sure if any of the games especially the vintage ones get stuck let someone know so they can get it going again.

Daniel Smith

Super fun for both my kids and me. Great assortment of games from Skeeball, pinball, and car racing games. I can’t wait to go again.

Jenny

It's really nice and we're glad we found the place. The whole family had fun and would have stayed forever. It's only $10 for play and fun the whole day which is an amazing deal. Mike is extremely passionate about the pinball machines and gave us a tour. He helps immediately if a machine is not working. Definitely a must see with pinball machines from the 1950 till the 2020. My personal favorite was the Disneys Frozen one. But there are not only pinball machines it's a small little arcade. Love this place and I definitely coming back!

Sophia Chiaverini

It was amazing, so many games to play. The man "mike" was so nice and really helpful. It is only $10 pre person FOR THE WHOLE DAY. I would definitely recommend if you love pinball, or want to try. There are also some traditional arcade games. This place could keep you busy for hours. So much fun!

TheConfusingWords

I had such a great time here that I went up to Funspot in NH thinking it would be “even better” but spoiler alert- this place is way better. When I had gone a few months ago it was 10$ for unlimited free play- people were there but it wasn’t too busy- and time flew by like I was in a time warp. The owners are truly kind and passionate about this place and want to make sure everyone feels welcome and informed about the machines. I plan on going back very soon!

Louis B

The passionate owners make you excited to play pinball. The collection is incredible and well worth a visit!

L&M Oldmixon

Such a wonderful gem! Great tour.

Robert Letourneau

Very nostalgia oriented. We got a great history tour of his facility and then we could play as much as we wanted for a minimal $10 fee. The facility would be a bit brighter with some fresh paint and definitely some better signs to get into the place. Overall it was a fun afternoon.

Doug J

Great variety of pinball games, owners were very friendly and informative. Also have a good selection of arcade games. A must-go for pinball enthusiasts and a fun way to spend some time.

Alex Kotlik

Fun place to visit for all ages. Lots of pinball machines, old and new. Many are quite unique. The owners are very passionate about their collection. We will definitely return

Kevin Anderson Jr TV

WOW! We Went On Our Trip To Rhode Island On August 21st & We Went Here On August 22nd. This Place Is Huge! Mike Was So Nice, Friendly And Cool! Just Look At All The Pinball Machines! It's Unbelievable That There's a Lot Of Them. They Also Have Air Hockey, Basketball & More! We Went There In The Afternoon And At Night And Our Experience Was Good Unbelievable! Next Time When We Go T Rhode Island, We'll Definitley Come Back! Oh. And Mike! If You're Reading This, I'm Coming Back To See You Again Soon! ;)

Justin Fontaine

Michael (who runs it) is a very cool and knowledgeable guy about pinball. This place is fantastic if you want to play pinball or some other arcade action.

Matt McIrvin

This place is a labor of love--a collection of pinball machines from the 1950s to the present, all available for free play for an unusually modest flat entrance fee. The proprietor will excitedly show you around if he's there when you show up. The strength of this particular collection is old or unique pinballs that are hard to find even at the usual old-school arcade that has pinballs. There are more playable machines here from the electromechanical era (pre-1978 or so) than you can see anywhere else in New England, and even some playable "woodrails" from the 1950s. They've got some of the complex machines from the 1990s revival too, but some of those have unusual custom modifications made by their owners. There are even a couple of one-of-a-kind custom-built pinballs that make use of unusual technological tricks. They also have some other arcade machines to play, though the focus is pinball. The whole collection spills out into corridor areas. This is an absolute must-visit for pinball fans, especially ones who are interested in the history of pinball.

Rob Wintler-Cox

Great place with lots of interesting games. Mike and everybody were really friendly. The games are in good players condition, a few are a little beat up, but they are all fun to play.

Michael Schemaille

Tons of modern and vintage pinball machines, some cool, rare arcade cabinets, and play-all-day for a reasonable fee? I'm in, and so are my kids! Staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic.

Denox99 My guy

Honestly one of the best places for a classic arcade experience plus the people who run it are wonderful people highly recommend for anyone who loves pinball machines and the history behind them 10/10 would do again

Paul Spoor

For ten dollars. To play unlimited pinball and other video games. And go through eras of old to new pinball machines was the best time.. you can't beat it go..

Ed DeWitt

Definitely a must go for anyone who played pinball in the 70’s or 80”s . We also got a tour from Emily and she was so knowledgeable about everything to do with pinball from the history of the machines to repairs . It was a real treat to go there . Will definitely go back !!! Thank you for sharing your passion of pinball with the world 🌎

David Gallant

Went here with 8 friends had a great time everyone talking when we are going back again

Dave Mallari

This place is absolutely amazing! A must stop whenever I'm back in RI. Met Michael last December on my first visit. Super knowledgeable and helpful. On my visit last Thursday I met Joe and Emily Rose. Both were extremely knowledgeable as well and I had a blast "geeking out" with them talking about pinball history and favorite machines. I've been spreading the word and got a call from some friends that live locally there that they went last night. Unfortunately they got there around 8 and didn't realize the place closed at 9. They said it was an awesome hour and they'll definitely be back since they live close by. $10 for an all day pass is a steal and SOOOOOO worth it! Thank you all at Electromagnetic Pinball for what you do!

Get Real

In a word...WOW!!! This place is absolutely awesome! Took the family here and we had an absolute blast! Best part of all? IT'S ONLY $10 BUCKS A PERSON TO PLAY ALL DAY!!! I couldn't believe it! We go to D&Bs and spend $250 playing there to win $10 worth of trinket junk and they have no pinball machines. Here, you pay $10 a person and all the machines are set to free play. No quarters needed! Play as much as you want for as long as you want! And they have so many cool and amazing video games and pinball machines too. We were blown away! They have a whole embankment of sit down video driving games that are linked together so you can race against your family and friends. So much fun! They have a bank of skee ball machines, a basketball shot machine, an air hockey table, old school, stand up video shooting games, video game systems you can play like XBOX and PlayStation and so many other things to do and see I can't even rememeber it all! It was overwhelming and awesome! They even have a party room you can use for functions and parties. How awesome is that!? The best part? They have a massive collection of incredible pinball machines! No one has pinball machines any more! There had to be about 100 pins in there and they're from all eras too. It was so cool to see and play these beautiful machines from the 40s through the 80s, along with the machines I love and grew up with as a kid from the 90s along with today's newer pinball machines. If you're anywhere near them (we drove from an hour away and it was totally worth it) and looking for an awesome day of good, clean fun with your family or with the kids and their friends, you simply have to go check this place out. Everyone will have the most amazing time and you'll stay and play all day for only $10 bucks a person. It's the most fun you can have for such a low price anywhere! Thank you to everyone who wrote a review to this place. They helped me make the decision to make the drive out there and we are so glad we did. That's why I had to write a review. I hope that it encourages others to go there and check out this amazingly fun place. Just like me and my family, you'll be so glad you did. ☺️

Mike McHugh

This place is fantastic! Their selection of pinball machines covers all of the eras of pinball, from the old wood rail machines to the current modern ones. While there are also some vintage video games and bowling machines, I was really impressed with the assortment of pinball machines. The owners and volunteers are very helpful and friendly. They are very knowledgable and answered a lot of questions that I had about specific machines. I have a pinball machine at home and they were very happy to help me with with an issue I was having. All the machines are set on free play. For $10 a day you can play as many as you want. How can you beat that? I will be going back.

Joseph Braun

This is a hidden gem in Rhode Island. I've gone there 5 times now with my kids (7 and 4). There is pinball, skeeball, air hockey, driving games, and more. Plus, the staff has intimate knowledge of all the machines. Very family friendly and a good value at $10/person for unlimited play all day.

captainsignymallory

A gem! Friendly folks running the place, easygoing, very welcoming and full of infectious enthusiasm. Lots to learn and lots to try out (and for some of us, lots of childhood arcade memories to recapture) - where else can you have this much fun for $10?? We'll be back for sure!

Josh Carstens

Clearly a passion project for the owner and other workers there. It's not often you come across such a wonderful place run by people who seem to live for what they do there. I wish them good luck with their expansion and will revisit if I'm ever in the area again.

Andrew Dawson

I woke up one day and wanted to play some pinball did a quick google search found this place and my pinball cravings were wayyy more than satisfied I don’t think you will find a better place than this in the southern New England area

Gary DiCarlo

An obvious labor of love. It was fantastic! Joe gave us a great tour in how the tables work and evolved. So many tables to play plus air hockey, skeeball and basketball.. Some shooting and racing games and even a selection of some classic arcade games. Plus they are very welcoming and you can leave and come back. $10 covers you for the whole day. Definitely check it out

Jonathing Ranat

They have many well maintained pinball tables and a friendly, knowledgeable staff. Easy to get to (right off the highway) and ample parking. I'll definitely be coming back!

Ben Ide

Fantastic experience! Pinball is so much fun, and there is a huge selection of machines to play, from classic to obscure to historic, as well as other arcade features. Mike and Emily were great - very helpful and informative. They also have a selection of games and collectables for sale. Definitely recommend!

James Little

I took my younger cousin here, and we had an absolute blast! The owners are super friendly and knowledgeable, and we were given a tour of their extensive collection. The vintage pinball games from the 50's to 70's were my favorites! This place has it all, I would strongly recommend stopping by!

Krystal Raposo

The coolest place you never knew you wanted to go to. This is definitely a new favorite place to bring the family. You can't beat the price. $10 pp to play all day. You can come and go as you please and even bring in takeout to eat there. The owners are beyond lovely. The sweetest people you can imagine who are deeply passionate about the museum and are happy to share the history of the machines and tips & tricks for game play too.

Simon

Great environment, with friendly hosts who really care about your enjoyment, more machines than we could play in one day, already planning our next trip!

Aaron Brenkus

Was tons of fun and there is a great selection of machines to play, definitely worth the trip!

Meghan Yip

This place is awesome! I originally came by to buy something from one of the owners off Facebook marketplace and ended up spending hours here playing games. It is family-owned and it is so clear how much love and passion they have for pinball.

Makayla Anderson

An absolutely marvelous place to go. It feels like stepping into a treasure trove of great memories and leaving adulthood at the door. They have an INCREDIBLE amount to choose from, and just when you think you've seen all they have, there's another hall, and another room. My favorite part is it's a steal of a deal for admission, and you can leave and come back without paying reentry fees. Once you've paid, you can come and go all day. Great if you have anxiety and responsibilities you can't pretend don't exist. Do yourself a favor, come here, laugh, have fun, bring your friends and just have a genuine good time. I know I'll be back.

Kate Turner

So much fun and such great machines!! They were all so kind and clearly passionate about what they do! Really cheap for what you get ($10 for unlimited play?!)! We are both teachers, and Michael was so nice offering to help our students with some hands on engineering, design, physics, etc work. He was also very kind to offer to help with some tweaks our pinball machine at home needs.

Kimberly C.

Nostalgia! The owners Mike and Emily are friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about what they do. They just opened. We drove down from Boston for a visit, and we had a great time. They are bringing in new games so there is always a rotation. They are always fixing pins to make sure they are always flipping! Lots of other arcade games, gaming systems set up, and a lounge area for board games to keep the kids entertained. Toys, video games, and board games for sale too if you want to take a little nostalgia back home with you. Family friendly. $10 per person to play all day - can’t beat that. Plenty of parking. You can bring your own food and there is also a BBQ place in the same building. Will def be back for a visit!

Jeremy B

Very very cool place. The gentleman giving the tour was very knowledgeable and fun to chat with. Also very passionate about Pinball. It was really fun learning about Pinball and reliving my youth so to say. They have a good variety of older Pinball machines all the way back to the 50s and 60. They also had some very popular machines from the late 80s and 90s I remembered as a kid. I enjoyed the F355 Ferrari simulator by Sega as well. For it's time I imagine that was a very advanced simulation car game. Good place to check out. Its not a vast area and probably have around 25, 30 pinball machines. They area also in the process of restoring some more however.

Richard Rankin

This place is great. I've been to pinball places across across the country and this one is solid. There's some new machines, 90s classics, real hard to find on location 80s machines, and plenty of EMs. I'm definitely more into pins but the arcade games are a fun change of pace, too. The folks are super nice and it's the best when you visit something like this and can immediately tell that people involved are into it for the love of pinball. I'm very excited to have a location like this in my neighborhood. From complete nerds to casual players, I can't recommend checking this out enough.

David and JoAnn Conway

Suoer fun! This place is LOADED with old and new playable pinball machines (over 70) as well as some other games. We played most of the day. It is very reasonably priced and the proprietors are knowledgeable and friendly. We had a great day there. They even do parties and host tournaments there.

Areli Lopez

Best thing ever I had so much fun!!!!

Marielvira Haddad

While visiting Providence on our family summer vacation, I was looking to do something fun with my 9 year old son. We found EMP Pinball. This place is huge and filled with a great variety of pinball machines, video games and many more. The owners, Mike & Emily greeted with an incredible hospitality, something that we had never experience in similar places. They showed us around, shared the history of their place, the machines they own and facts about many of the most famous pinball machines, also shared how they started their journey into the Pinball World. Mike even showed my son how the machines are inside and how they operate. He was blown away. It was really special and it made us feel special as well. This is a MUST place to go if you are local or are exploring the area. Highly recommended!!!

Daniel Eling

Fantastic collection of pinball and other arcades games. Great deal with free play on all games for as long as you want. Owners are enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Highly recommended if you're in the area.

Ryan Eling

Lots of retro gaming fun. Owners are super nice. The variety of games is nice, though the focus truly is on pinball. So many old school tables to play. Not a fancy place, but nice.

Adin Gregorzek

Yet another Rhody gem! Great place and history lesson from Joe. Pinball machines from today and back in the day. U can leave and come back in the same day for no extra charge. Go grab a bite at smoke and squeal (in the same building) and get right back to the action!

Emily Anderson

My boyfriend and I had so much fun here, we honestly could’ve spent the entire day. The owners are so nice and personable which made the experience that much better. We will definitely be coming back

Leo Landry

This place is awesome my family and I can't get enough, so much fun

Alan Cohen

This place is run by some outstandingly kind folks (Mike and Emily), and getting a chance to see the history of these machines is incredible. In addition to too many pinball machines to list, there's racing games, skeeball, arcade shooters, and more! Definitely an awesome place to spend a few hours with the family.

Theresa Archambault

I have been therea few times! We always have fun

Henry Nickerson

Just a history of pinball all in one place, and you can play them all! Definitely recommend visiting no matter if you're local or visiting.

Johanna Collard

Great place for people of all ages! They have an amazing collection of antique and new pinball machines and also have the standard favorite arcade games like skee ball, car racing, basketball and air hockey.

Zak Codington

This place is awesome! Epic selection of pinball machines and other games. Mike is super knowledgeable on all the games, I was just there and already want to go back!

Howard Crothers

Our family had an amazing time playing the classic pinball games and arcade games. The staff were very nice and helpful. The $10 play all you want price is a such a good deal!

Wendy Destefano

Absolutely fantastic!! The owners are very friendly and informative!! Will definitely come again!

J H

This place was absolutely amazing! Mike was so nice, knowledgeable and helpful. They had a great selection of games to play. The price was more than fair. When I’m back in town, I’ll definitely go here again.

Martin DeFilippo

This place is the BEST! Mike and Emily were so awesome showing us around and explaining about the machines. We could have stayed there all day playing. I can't say enough good things about EMP and we are definitely going to be returning.

Arthur Audet

The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. The facility is clean. Kid friendly a great place to introduce the kids to pinball.

Alex Hatzberger

The crew of EMP is friendly, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic about their machines and sharing their love of pinball with those around them. The machines are in excellent shape, run great, and there is tons to do! Definitely worth visiting again and again!

Just Me

Great place for fun staff is very knowledgeable about their games and history

Michelle Erwin

This place was awesome! Everyone should go check it out. $10 per person to play all day, and the two people there, Mike and Emily, were both friendly and very knowledgeable.

Carl Bugbee

Fantastic place to enjoy pinball of all eras. Plus they're awesome people. 👍👍 …

Teresa Bettencourt

Awesome place to spend a few hours.

Ben Bisard

Great place, nice chatting with people. Interesting pieces.

Peter Shorter

Very friendly, inviting, and passionate staff! We had a great time. We will absolutely come again!

Brenden Vo

$10 for unlimited play all day is a steal. The owners are very nice and passionate and the game selection is amazing

Joe Paquin

Love how all the machines are set on free play. Also a great place to book for birthday parties and anniversaries. Curators are friendly and knowledgeable... free parking!

Curtis Mason

I felt like I entered a way back machine. This place is great. I grew up playing arcade games and EMP brought back memories of years past. Play the vintage baseball game.

Julian Norwood

One of the best ways to spend 10$ in RI, this place is pinball heaven. Staff are friendly, knowledgeable and the environment is very chill even with the literal bells and whistles.

Matt Austin

Very cool place to spend a few nostalgic hours

Melanie

Super cool spot! Only $10 to play. My entire family enjoyed it very much. Would go there again!!

Daniel Gonzales

Fantastic place to visit. I can spend all day here. The owners really put in a lot care & work into this place.

dave barras

Place was awesome ! The person that greeted us was unreal, what a great tour and history we received before we played.

Adam Imbruglio

Great place, amazing staff that love what they do and are obviously excited to share it. Huge collection of pinball tables old and new.

Frank Gonzalez

This a great place to feed your nostalgia. Great games and great people running the place. Mike and Emily are truly part of the charm of the place.

Kayleigh Desper

Went here today with my family !! What a great place such friendly staff definitely going back we had such a great time !

Tim Butterfield

Best place ever 10/10 mucho very cool

David Rabinowitz

The machines are in pretty good shape for their age and there are plenty to choose from.

Anthony Fortin

The customer service was amazing everyone there was incredibly nice and the games were all amazing as well if I could give this place a higher rating I would.

mvigor

Haven't had this much fun for a while. Thanks for the tour!!

Matt Ledoux

It was very informative and a lot of fun I would go back again tomorrow. It was well worth the journey.

Zanthrin smith

The most eclectic collection of pinball machines and nostalgic arcade games I've ever come across. Feels like a real passion project dripping with nostalgia.

David Dimeglio

Lots of games to play. ONLY 10.00 and you can stay as long as you like.

Thom Wisniewski

Good time playing some old-school machines from early pinball days right up to modern games.

Marc F

I went there with my 6 grandchildren and they had a great time 4 hours of fun. We will be back.

Marsha McAuslan

A great spot for arcade lovers! The owners are awesome, helpful and knowledgeable, can't wait to return

Karen Kwolek

Pinballs from wood rails to turtles. Owners are very friendly. A little warm later in the day.

The Armored Werewolf

Fun place and a lot of machines to choose from

Jules

The most fun I've had with 10$ since I was a kid in an arcade the first time around.

sam neibel

Excellent time awesome owner can't wait to come back

Carol Livant

So much fun and affordable

Lyle Nesse

Dig it! Kind, welcoming and knowledgeable staff, plus great value, tons of games and history.

Emily Rose

Love this place. It feels like home! So much to do the games there will ever end!

Dominic Nardini

Amazing all around experience with wonderfully knowledgeable hosts.

Scott Beaton

Awesome Pinball Arcade!

Erin S

Amazing place with lots of cool games and fun owners!

Alex Porteleki

A wonderfully eclectic sea of coin-op goodness, run by some of the friendliest folks around!

Terra Krahn

Awesome place and great people with lots of knowledge!

Christopher Hanley

Great collection, super fun, very reasonably priced

Mike Hardin

That this place exists is proof the world is a great place indeed

Stefan Werner

Friendly people, and a great experience!

A Aldrich

Stunning, exciting, friendly, and fun

John

If you are a pinball enthusiast this place is a must.

Barry Lewis

This place rocks!

JackAndJoan Coleman

This is a 5 star destination if you like pinball!! So many machines from 5+ decades!!! $10 buys you all the pinball you want for the day. Absolutely incredible. A great place - and the owners are very friendly and accommodating. Take the 10 minute tour on your first visit - you will be impressed. There are other video games, but pinball is the main attraction. Trust me - if you like pinball, this is a MUST see place!!

Eric Hecker

What a great way to spend the day.

Luciano Jacques

Had a great time! The games were really fun and Micheal was fantastic! Got a tour of the place and it was really interesting!! Definitely going back and I definitely recommend!

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