13 miActivate Games
Chicago
Mon – Thu: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM, Fri – Sat: 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM, Sun: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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The Pinball Capital hosts more than 130 pinball machines spanning the 1960s through 2026 releases, where visitors play games ranging from classics like Jaws and Metallica to Star Wars: Fall of the Empire across an all-day admission. The arcade welcomes players of all skill levels to open play, weekly tournaments including IFPA strike competitions, and league nights that remain public during tournament hours. The Fliptastic Youth Pinball Club brings children ages 7–17 together on Saturday mornings to learn pinball and socialize with peers in the hobby. The venue also buys and sells pinball machines and partners with collectors to showcase rare games. Located in Stone Park just outside Chicago, The Pinball Capital offers half-price admission on Tuesdays—$10 instead of the regular $20—according to pinballcapital.com.
Hours: Mon & Tues: Closed, Wed-Thu: 3PM-10PM, Fri-Sat: 11AM-11PM, Sun: 11AM-9PM
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Half-price admission every Tuesday for all visitors
“½-Price Admission All Day! Celebrate with half-price admission every Tuesday—bring your friends and enjoy unlimited pinball all day long.”
13 miChicago
Mon – Thu: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM, Fri – Sat: 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM, Sun: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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