Quoted from usandthem:

Near me, there is Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum. 20 years ago, it was a place to see some really cool turn-of-the-century stuff and play some pinball. Now, at least 50% of the playable "stuff" is redemption. I assume that Marvin had to do what he had to do to survive. Anecdotally, I take my kids to have some fun there, and they are mostly interested in the redemption stuff. My 5 year old son will humor me a little bit and play some pinball (probably so I'll be nice and give him more quarters to play the redemptions).

The point is, from what I can see, talk of any great resurgence in location pinball is greatly exaggerated. Families go there to do redemptions. The 12 or so pins that he has continue to be played by the same guys. I NEVER see families gravitate to that area.

Again, this is just what I see. Other locations may be different.