Overview and Description

Pinball Map is a crowdsourced, open map and database of publicly playable pinball machines around the world. Founded in 2008, it began as a regional map (Portland, Oregon) and expanded as players requested new regions, eventually growing into a global locator tool covering tens of thousands of machines and thousands of locations.

Content Focus

The site’s core content is user-submitted location data — venues where pinball machines can be played, along with the machines present at each location. Users can add new locations, update machine lineups, leave comments on machine condition, and even record high scores. The database is also accessed via mobile apps and a public API for integration with other tools and services.

Systematic Approach

Rather than being curated by a single organization, Pinball Map relies on crowdsourced contributions. Registered users (and in some cases regional admins) add and update pinball machine listings and venue details. This model enables rapid growth and broad coverage, though accuracy can vary based on community involvement and edits.

Target Audience

• Pinball players and fans looking for places to play locally or while traveling

• Collectors and hobbyists exploring public machine availability

• Travelers planning pinball-focused trips

• Arcade operators and venue owners who want their machines listed for players

Topics Covered

• Interactive worldwide map of pinball machine locations

• Venue details and machine lists at each location

• Machine filter by type, count, or location category

• User contributions including conditions and high scores

• Integrated mobile support via iOS and Android apps