Retro Pinball Paradise Opens in Vancouver

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After working 80-hour weeks for over a month, Angelo Muro is set to open VanCity Pinball & Arcade in Vancouver's Commercial Drive neighborhood this weekend. The new 3,000-square-foot gaming space features over 60 pinball machines ranging from 1975 to 2022, as well as classic arcade games, foosball, and interactive games. Muro hopes to attract a wide range of customers, from nostalgic Gen Xers and millennials to younger gamers looking to experience the tactile thrill of pinball.

Why it matters

In an era of digital gaming dominance, VanCity Pinball & Arcade aims to revive interest in the classic arcade experience, providing a hands-on, social gaming environment that celebrates the history and culture of pinball. The new arcade caters to both longtime pinball enthusiasts and a new generation of gamers seeking a break from screens and phones.

The details

VanCity Pinball & Arcade features a curated collection of over 60 pinball machines, ranging from mid-1970s mechanical models to modern digital tables. The arcade also includes classic arcade games, foosball, and interactive games from the late 1990s and early 2000s. Muro has spent years collecting and servicing the machines, which are now housed in the new 3,000-square-foot facility near the intersection of Venables Street and Commercial Drive.

• VanCity Pinball & Arcade is set to open on March 1, 2026.
• Muro has been working 80-hour weeks for over a month to prepare the new arcade for its opening.

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What’s next

VanCity Pinball & Arcade is opening this weekend, and Muro hopes to attract a wide range of customers, from nostalgic adults to younger gamers, through corporate events, team-building exercises, birthday parties, and competitive tournaments.