Enterrium

Was very excited about this venue when I heard about it, and now very disappointed having been there. The Plus side: Games are in very good shape: The Down side: The game play is paid for by time. I bought 30 minutes for $10, for which I got 6 games of pinball ($1.67 each) played back to back. Had intended to eat lunch, but as soon as I swiped the card for the first game I was on the clock. This payment method takes all the excitement out of getting a replay, extra game, or even a match. I won't be back.

Ok, I went back and I was happy with the new payment system. Earned extra games, matches, etc are all rewarded and do not cost you time on your card. My only complaint now (and should be your complaint) is that all the pins seem to be over steep. On many of the newer games you can see the built-in level above the launcher as incorrect, and I suppose this helps their bottom line, quicker games=more plays, but as a pinball enthusiast, I'd like to play games as they were designed to be played.

Houdini on location!

Mondays are half priced pinball. They usually have a good mix of manufacturers and eras of pinball. Most machines are in excellent shape. 4 to 7 is happy hour!!!! and who couldn't use a drink when you're out playing pinball alone?

Stopped by on a Saturday afternoon in October. Little traffic in the new pinball area near the bowling section. I updated the machines present as they dropped a few. Just 11 machines now. Addam’s Family had a credit dot, but not clear why as it appeared to work well. Hobbit had an issue, but don’t recall what it was. Otherwise mostly had the machines to myself. And was pleasantly surprised to see people win replays and then leave them on the machines without using them.

Took my 11 year old grandson this past Sunday while visiting family in Chicago. Place Opened at noon so we entered as they opened. Seems like last time I was there, they opened earlier but that could be wrong. Was happily surprised by the number of games compared to just a few years back. Nearly all the manufacturers are represented. Many new titles including Foofighters, Godfather, James Bond 007, Galactic Tank Force and even a Pulp Fiction. The games for the most part were in very good condition. I believe hot wheels was having issues and was not playable. Many of the games seemed to be set on very steep pitch. Understandable for leagues but certainly not great for general public and the average players. Some of the older Williams and Sterns titles can be very fast and brutal. When we first arrived, only a few games were on. I asked and they said they would be moving all the games. We were there nearly three hours and they were still moving games. Unfortunately, I did not get to play Pulp Fiction because it was one last ones to be moved. The poor fellow was working by himself moving all the games himself while three employees were sitting on their behinds at the front desk. I fault manager for that. Bring a two people in a couple hours before opening and get that done before customers arrive??? The games all seemed to be priced at $1.00. I used to feel $1.00 was too pricey for games that can be super fast but no so bad now I suppose with newer games. Overall a fun pinball experience.

Went there yesterday. Great selection of games. Most were in good working condition. The Indy 500 resets under heavy load. Glad to finally play Galactic Tank Force.

Of course many games have credits left on them. I bet 3/4 of my games were on the house, lol.