Metro Report - Version 2.0
The New York City Metro Report on where to play pinball in NYC.

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Manhattan Upper West Side (North of 59th Street)
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Updated: Jan 17,2008
Bowler City Lanes ( 85 Midtown Bridge Approach, Hackensack, NJ )
Games: Check out the website....

www.NycPinballLeague.com

Condition:

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Price:
Visited: Jan 16, 2008 by Max
Comments:

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Updated: Jan 25,2008
The Midway (Ave B betw 2nd and 3rd st)
Games: Bally's BigTop (74)
Condition: nice
Price: $.25 for 3 ball game
Visited: Jan 22, 2008 by Joe Pinball
Comments:

The game is way in the back, and looks and plays great.

Manhattan Upper East Side (North of 59th Street)
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Updated: Jul 7,2007
Citibar (!st ave between 75th and 76th st)
Games: NO PINBALL (T2's Gone) ..a sad day for upper east pinheads
Condition:
Price:
Visited: Jul 05, 2007 by JoeP
Comments:

The owners want a Golden Tee
Gotta go to Brooklyn!

Manhattan Midtown West Side (14th St. - 59th St.)
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Updated: Jan 28,2008
Mars 2112 ( 51st St and 7th Ave )
Games: Attack from Mars
Frankenstein
Condition: AfM = Very Good Fr = Very Cruddy
Price: 75 cents each 5 for the price of 4 on AfM
Visited: Jan 26, 2008 by Max
Comments:

They have a big arcade downstairs. The Attack from Mars game is in great
condition considering it's age. Only problem is sometimes the capture shot doesn
work & lock sometimes gets stuck.Frankenstein sux so bad I wont play free games.

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Updated: Sep 21,2007
Pop Burger ( 58-60 9th ave. by 15 st. (Chelsea) )
Games: Simpsons ( TSPP - The Simpsons Pinball Party )
SEE: http://www.ipdb.org/machine.cgi?id=4674
Condition: good condition
Price: 50 cents
Visited: Sep 20, 2007 by James G. -
Comments:

game is located in the basement by the restrooms, a bit of glare due to lighting
easy to score
pinball machine is in an active walkway and doorway. poor ventilation too...

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Updated: Aug 21,2007
Rawhide (212 8th Ave, 22nd St.)
Games: Sopranos
Condition: Very good... Except broken right flipper. Unplayable till fixed.
Price: 3 for $1
Visited: Aug 20, 2007 by Peter
Comments:

Gay cruising bar, just so you know.

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Updated: Jan 6,2008
Leisure Time Game Room-Port Authority Bus Terminal ( Port Authority Bus Terminal South Wing 41 St & 8th Ave )
Games: The Game Room at Leisure Time Bowling is Now Under Renovation with
Rest of Bowling Alley.Game Room to Reopen March 2008 w Pinball Included.
Condition: Site in Renovation
Price: Game Room in Renovation, to Reopen March 2008
Visited: Jan 06, 2008 by Robert Brizel
Comments:

Leisure Time Management Reports That Game Room in Bowling Alley Will Be
Reopened After Renovations (Now in Progress) March to April 2008. Bowling
Alley-Bar & Snack Area Run Very Professionally. Note: ID 21 Years of Age Req

Manhattan Midtown East Side (14th St. - 59th st.)
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Updated: Jul 3,2008
Dave and Buster's ( 234 W 42nd St )
Games: NOT 1 PINBALL MACHINE IN THE PLACE
Condition:
Price: Purchase a card with points
Visited: Jul 2, 2008 by Paul
Comments:



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Updated: Apr 7,2008
Double Down Saloon ( 14 Ave. A (btw Houston and 2nd) )
Games: Spiderman
Condition: good
Price: 75 cents per game
Visited: Apr 03, 2008 by jon
Comments:

good, fun machine, missing right lane rubber. loose tilt.
newer, but not newest software. home to dj dara...

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Updated: Oct 6,2007
Niagara (112 Ave A. (corner of 7th st.))
Games: none
Condition: Mint
Price: 50 cents per game
Visited: Sep 09, 2007 by ttt
Comments:

no mo p ball!

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Updated: Apr 26,2007
Pine Tree Lodge (35th St between 1st and 2nd Aves)
Games: Family Guy
Condition: Brand New
Price: $1 for 5 balls
Visited: Apr 25, 2007 by Mark
Comments:

In a crowded space but game is brand new and Buck Hunter Pro is right next to it

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Updated: Jun 9,2008
Amsterdam Billiards and Bar ( Just Off Union Square on 4th Ave. )
Games: Spiderman (mint, tilt is fair but tough)
The Machine: Bride of Pinbot (mint) tilt not as bad
Condition: Mint and Brand New
Price: $.75/3 for $2 on spidey; $.50 on Bride of Pinbot
Visited: Jun 09, 2008 by Max
Comments:

NYC Pinball League Starting here soon....
www.NycPinballLeague.com

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Updated: Apr 18,2008
Bulls Head Tavern (295 3rd Ave.)
Games: Pirates of the Caribbean
Condition: Good
Price: $.50/game or $2.00/5 games
Visited: Apr 14, 2008 by Joe
Comments:

Pirates was removed and replaced with video game.

Manhattan Lower West Side (South of 14th st.)
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Updated: Sep 11,2007
JP Wardes ( 12 Ave. A (btw Houston and 2nd) )
Games: None
Condition: Gone
Price: 0
Visited: Sep 09, 2007 by Dara
Comments:

Machine gone.

Manhattan Lower East Side (South of 14th st.)
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Updated: Aug 17,2007
Alt. Coffee (Ave A between StMarks&9th)
Games: none
Condition: Playable
Price: .50 / Game
Visited: Aug 08, 2007 by chuck
Comments:



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Updated: Jun 26,2008
7B seven bee (7th and ave B)
Games: Indiana Jones (Stern)
Condition: nice
Price: 3 plays for $2
Visited: Jun 26, 2008 by SUC
Comments:

nice and new game

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Updated: Nov 15,2007
Otto's Shrunken Head ( 538 East 14th Street )
Games: Pirates of the Caribbean
Condition: Good, but quiet
Price: 50c
Visited: Nov 14, 2007 by John T.
Comments:

Slightly dirty playfield but otherwise in good shape
Ship in good working condition, switches + lights fine
Only problem: sound was inaudible over music - may have been turned off entirely

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Updated: Dec 31,2007
Chinatown Arcade (9 Mott st.)
Games: All pinball machines removed permanently
Pacman and Galaga are theonly remaining old-time games
Condition: No more pinball at this location
Price: No more pinball at this location
Visited: Dec 30, 2007 by Robert Brizel
Comments:

Owner says arcade lease is being renewed (despite 'for lease' signs outside)
The high tech game arcade has removed its pinball machines permanently,
For the Chinatown old timers, only Pacman and Galaga still remain.

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Updated: Mar 27,2008
Max Fish ( 178 Ludlow Street, NYC 10002 )
Games: Pirates Of The Caribbean
Condition: Decent
Price: $1 / 5 balls
Visited: Mar 25, 2008 by Nicholas Gazin
Comments:

Not a bad machine but a bit expensive.
You have to bump the machine to get the ball out of the treasure chest.

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Updated: Apr 15,2007
Motor City Bar (127 Ludlow Street, NY 10002)
Games: Twilight Zone
Condition: Poor
Price: 50c / 3 balls
Visited: Apr 14, 2007 by Dara
Comments:

Flippers have no power. Not worth playing til fixed.

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Updated: Aug 1,2008
Ace Bar ( 531 East 5th Street (Btwn Ave. A & B) )
Games: Spiderman, Batman (Dark Knight)
Condition: could be better
Price: Spidy75c/3b $2/3play, Batman - 75c/3b $2/3play
Visited: Aug 01, 2008 by K D
Comments:

Batman game seemed pretty new, but the right side habitrail
is messed up and sometimes puts your ball right down the drain. You
have to bump it a little to prevent this.

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Updated: Dec 31,2007
China Town Fair (9 Mott Street - China Town)
Games: None
Condition: All pinball machines have been permanently removed.
Price:
Visited: Dec 30, 2007 by Robert Brizel
Comments:

Pinball machines have been removed permanently from the Chinatown Fair Arcade.
Decision is based on revenue. Pacman and Galaga remain for the old timers.
The current Chinatown arcade games are all high tech digital.

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Updated: Apr 5,2008
Big Lug ( 85 Avenue A (btwn 5th & 6th Street), NY 10009 )
Games: POTC
Condition: Decent
Price: 3 games for $2
Visited: Apr 04, 2008 by Arrow Chrome
Comments:

This place is now called Arrow bar. Its downstairs and they play alot of heavy
metal.

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Updated: Apr 7,2008
Lucy's (Ave. A, between St. Marks & 9th?)
Games: POTC
Condition: poor
Price: too much
Visited: Apr 02, 2008 by jon
Comments:

it's time for this machine to go
the plastics are all a depressing shade of gray n right flipper sticks

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Updated: Apr 7,2008
Vazacs Horseshoe Bar (aka 7B - Seven Bee) ( 108 Avenue B (between 6th & 7th) (corner of 7th) )
Games: SPIDERMAN
Condition: good, recently cleaned thouroughly (4/2/08)
Price: $.75 / 3 for $2.00
Visited: Apr 05, 2008 by jon
Comments:

this is the same bar as the listing for 7bee... 2nd best spidey in e.village
software is ancient, but tilt is loose.
plays almost 100%

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Updated: Jul 28,2008
Red Hook Bait and Tackle (320 Van Brunt St. Brooklyn)
Games: POTC
Lord of the Rings
Condition: Good, Good
Price: 50 cents, $2.00 tournament play
Visited: Jul 26, 2008 by Cam Monge
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Updated: Jan 15,2008
The Sixth Ward (191 Orchard Street (btwn Houston & Stanton))
Games: POTC
Condition: Good
Price: 50c
Visited: Jan 15, 2008 by Dara
Comments:

Great bar with Pinball and pool table in separate back room area.

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Updated: Jul 16,2008
Forbidden Plant ( 840 Broadway (13th St.) )
Games: None
Condition: Brand New
Price: .75
Visited: Jul 16, 2008 by Steve
Comments:

awesome comic book shop

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Updated: Aug 7,2008
East Village Tavern (Ave C and 10th st)
Games: Wheel of Fortune (WoF) This game feels and plays like a newer generation and an
older generation pinball machine all at the same timewith it's unique design
Condition: New
Price: $.75, 3 plays for $2
Visited: Aug 07, 2008 by JoePinball
Comments:

WoF's design with it's wider gap and bumpers between the flippers
makes you not flip more than usual, The game really grew on me,I love the double
outlanes. Make sure you drop the in line target right away !!!

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Updated: Aug 6,2008
Sophie's (507 E. 5th Street (btw. A and B))
Games: Sopranos
Condition: decent
Price: .50,
Visited: Aug 5, 2008 by Ben
Comments:

Not in the best of shape, but definitely playable.
This place is on the same block as Ace Bar, which has Spiderman and Batman

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Updated: Aug 6,2008
Lucy's (135 Ave. A btw. 7th and St. Mark's)
Games: Pirates of the Carribean
Condition: Good
Price: .50
Visited: Jul 31, 2008 by Ben
Comments:

Great dive bar, and walking distance from 7B, Sophie's, Ace Bar, and other East
Village pinball establishments.

Yonkers
The Bronx
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Updated: Apr 11,2007
Mike's Super Lanudrymat (Webster Ave near Western Beef)
Games: Attack From Mars-AFM
Condition: Clean and everything working, no switch errors, strong flippers
Price: 50 cents/3 balls
Visited: Apr 10, 2007 by Brett
Comments:

A clean/modern laundrymat with 24 hour lanudrymat with free parking
Best time to enjoy quiet pinball are weekdays and nights.
<1 mile north of I-95 Webster Ave exit

Brooklyn
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Updated: Jul 28,2008
Mug's Ale House ( 125 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY )
Games: Indiana Jones 4
Great pinball to go with Great Wings!!
Condition: Excellent!! (brand new)
Price: $.75, 3 plays for $2 (3 ball game)
Visited: Jul 28, 2008 by JoePinball
Comments:

Great bar that always has a well maintained top notch pinball machine. Indy has
great action, sounds,etc.Tie ins are top notch. Nice toys to boot.

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Updated: Jul 11,2007
The Pub ( 312 Grand St., Brooklyn, NY )
Games: Lord of the Rings
Condition: Poor
Price:
Visited: Jul 11, 2007 by Dara
Comments:

Machine is gone.

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Updated: Mar 27,2008
Lulu's (113 Franklin St., Brooklyn, NY)
Games: The Simpsons
Condition: Fair
Price: 5 balls for a $1
Visited: Mar 25, 2008 by Nicholas Gazin
Comments:

Lock is broken. Tilt disabled. No multiball.
as of sept. 5 '07, multiball is in full effect.
No Ball Save. Plunger spring is sticky.

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Updated: Jul 26,2008
Daddy's (437 Graham Avenue, Brooklyn, NY)
Games: Indiana Jones 4
Condition: Mint
Price: 75cents per game
Visited: Jul 26, 2008 by JoePinball
Comments:

Driving by the place, I noticed the IJ4 backglass in the window
close to some other pinball spots.Come out to Willimsburg and make
the pinball rounds. Interesting sit down pizza spot accross the street.

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Updated: Jan 30,2007
Lulu's (113 Franklin St., Brooklyn, NY 11222)
Games: The Simpsons
Condition: Good
Price: $1.00 for 5 balls
Visited: Jan 25, 2007 by solo
Comments:

fast table, challenging and as no replay, just and extra ball feature.

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Updated: Mar 27,2008
The Levee (212 Berry St, Brooklyn, NY)
Games: Family Guy
Condition: Not awesome
Price: 50 cents per game
Visited: Mar 15, 2008 by Nicholas Gazin
Comments:

The game constantl is searching for a missing ball so it launches the ball as
soon as you press the start button.

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Updated: Jul 24,2008
Zablozki's (107 North 6th Street (btw. Berry and Wythe))
Games: WMS's Funhouse(1990) and Stern's The Sopranos(2005)
They took video game out, another pins coming soon
Condition: both NICE!
Price: $.50 / 3 balls + match
Visited: Jul 20, 2008 by JoePinball
Comments:

The volume is turned up on The Sopranos, and the cursing is tremendous!
Everything including the safe works. What a great game! I esp love the
food fight, horse race & executive game(poker)

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Updated: Feb 4,2008
The Boat (175 Smith St)
Games: pirates of the caribbean
Condition: Good
Price: $0.50
Visited: Feb 01, 2008 by Zenek
Comments:

Good condition plus the best jukebox in Brooklyn

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Updated: Apr 11,2008
Magnetic Field (97 Atlantic Ave)
Games: Elvis
Condition: Fair
Price: $0.50
Visited: Apr 11, 2008 by Doctor Jones
Comments:

One sketchy flipper - gone, sadly. Field closed 3/31/08.

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Updated: Jul 8,2008
Enid's (560 Manhattan ave (corner of Driggs))
Games: The Bride of Pinbot
Condition: NICE! (maintained by Pinaholic)
Price: $.50 for 3 balls plus match
Visited: Jul 07, 2008 by pinaholic
Comments:

I'm honored to maintain a pinball machine at this ultra-cool hangout.
The Bride of Pinbot should fit this place perfectly! Great music, action and
gameplay are spot on on this pin. Go start the metamorphis!

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Updated: Jan 10,2008
art land (609 grand st.)
Games: theatre of magic
Condition: poor
Price: 50 cents per game
Visited: Jan 08, 2008 by sharon
Comments:

this game is paralyzed from the waist down. pretty much half the field isn't
working. it's really dark too.

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Updated: Jan 17,2008
Southpaw ( 125 5th Ave )
Games: Family Guy, Wheel of Fortune
Condition: Very good
Price: 1.00 a game?!?! wtf.
Visited: Jan 8, 2008 by John T.
Comments:

Family Guy a little dirty, WoF in great shape.
Both machines' volume a little on the quiet side.
As previous poster noted, $1/game is pushing it, even for two v. good pins.

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Updated: Feb 22,2007
Chuck E Cheeses (139 Flatbush Ave.)
Games: simpsons
Condition: poor
Price: 1 play 25 cents
Visited: Feb 21, 2007 by solo
Comments:

2nd right flipper doesn't work, impossible to get to upper playfield to lock
ball. garage won't open. this place is for the hardcores. about 500 kids
running around. wouldn't recommend it.

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Updated: Mar 12,2007
Faber's Fascination Arcade (1232 surf ave.)
Games: attack from mars, harley davidson 3rd edition.
Condition: good
Price: 3 games for $1.00
Visited: Mar 11, 2007 by solo
Comments:

these 2 games are in great condition. good price too.

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Updated: Jul 26,2007
Sunshine Lanudry (860 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn (Greenpoint))
Games: POTC-Pirates of the Caribbean
Condition: Fading Fast. still playable but kinda weak
Price: 50 cents/3 balls for each game
Visited: