Game of Thrones? Really? That’s not why I went there, so I ventured deeper into the building hoping to find some of the games I remembered from my wasted youth spent in bowling alley arcade rooms. You know, the kinds you’d likely see if you walked into any “arcade” that still had one or two pinball machines just for decor. When walking in the front door, you’re welcomed by several newer pinball games. And since it’s a non-profit, excess revenues go to non-denominational charities. Pinball Hall of Fame 4. It’s all pure pinball (and a few arcade novelty games) from the past. As it just so happens, right across the street from the Evo venue is the Pinball Hall of Fame. In between rounds of whatever games I decide to enter, I want to do some pinballing. There are no ‘ticket spitters’ here (aka kiddie casinos or redemption). by Langis360 Pinball Hall of Fame in Las Vegas I will be in Las Vegas in August for Evo 2023. Since it is a non-profit museum, older games from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s are the prevelant, as this was the ‘heyday’ of pinball. The popular attraction recently relocated to the Las Vegas Strip. The games belong to one club member (Tim Arnold), and range from 1950s up to 1990s pinball machines. The Pinball Hall of Fame had its official grand opening on July 1, 2021. A not-for-profit corporation was established to further this cause. The Pinball Hall of Fame is an attempt by the members of the Las Vegas Pinball Collectors Club to house and display the world’s largest pinball collection, open to the public. Here’s a description from the Hall of Fame website. Our Rating 3 star rating Hours SunThurs 11am11pm FriSat 11ammidnight Phone. It was totally worth the 10 minute drive to get here. The Pinball Hall of Fame is located on Tropicana Ave, just a short distance from the Las Vegas Strip. The games at the Pinball Hall of Fame range from the. Here I am entering the nondescript entrance of the building. Las Vegas may be known for Elvis, the Rat Pack, and neon lights, but here, its all about the pinball game. The new location will boast about 700 pinball machines. Las Vegas Boulevard, near the airport and Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign. ![]() Most of the pictures in the article were taken by Sharon as I was far too busy playing pinball games to take any pictures myself. The new Pinball Hall of Fame sits at 4915 S. ![]() I have our readers to thank as this was one of the suggestions when I asked about places to see in Las Vegas. This time was all mine and I made sure to take advantage of every second until I felt guilty about keeping her there any longer. Pinball Hall of Fame 4. More accurately, I should say that this was MY trip to the Pinball Hall of Fame as Sharon really couldn’t have cared less about the visit ( Note from Sharon: true story! But you went to Frankie’s Tiki Bar with me, so…). ![]() I was going through my pictures of last year and I realized that I never wrote about our trip to the Pinball Hall of Fame in Las Vegas.
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