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Budapest Pinball Museum
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Hungary's first and Europe's largest continuously operating interactive pinball exhibition with unlimited trial of more than 130 pinball machines.
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2-3 hours
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Claire W
Cambridge, UK153 contributions
Great fun at good value for money
Oct 2022 • Solo
Quirky museum hidden away on a side street away from many of the other touristy sites. Well worth visiting though. Loads and loads of pinball machines, some really old vintage type ones and some newer ones which feature stuff like the simpsons, shrek and lord of the rings. They also had plenty of arcade games like space invaders, pac man and frog as well as Guitar Hero, fruit ninja and driving and shooting games. I’m not a massive gamer but it was a really fun way to spend a few hours doing something a little different. They also have a small bar for refreshments.

It cost about 4,300HUF (discount for under 25’s also available) and the wrist band they give you let’s you in and out. Great value for money.
Written October 8, 2022
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umlaith
oman291 contributions
Now this a Museum that the kids (and you) will LOVE !
Aug 2022
AMAZING and not to be missed. I took my teens along to show them my "gaming" past life and a great time was had by all. It is mind boggling all the machines here and not just pinball but all the classics. Honestly it is a brilliant way to spend a few hours. It does get loud so if you have anyone in your group that is sensitive to noise then I suggest they bring along some noise cancelling headphones or ear buds. The gentleman at the cash desk is super friendly and kind. AND if by chance you really have time to kill then you can re-enter as many times as you like that day. If you have kids I highly recommend going when it opens at 4 as it does get busier later on. Hats off the the owner who has done a great job. Once you pay admission you don't need coins of tokens for the machines just rock up and play. We even got t-shirts! (this is conveniently located just a few minutes walk from Westend Shopping Mall)
Written August 14, 2022
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Cian
1 contribution
Best museum in Budapest
Nov 2022
This pinball museum is one of the best things to do in Budapest. You pay one fee to get in and you can play all the machines for free as long as you like. Even if you aren't into pinball you'll be surprised at how much time passes after you've tried playing just a couple of different games. If you are into pinball you might never leave, but luckily they give you a wristband on the way in so you can pop out to get some food and then come back the same day to get some more games in.
Written November 14, 2022
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Irna
3 contributions
I felt like the Pinball Wizard!
Feb 2023
My hubby is a pinball fan & I am not. He had lots of fun
and I "unexpectedly" spent 3hrs of fun playing as many machines as I could. I was hooked! We played some very old pinball machines (WOW)! We paid an entrance fee (very reasonable) and all the machines were free to play, no additional coins to add in! You gotta check it out!
Written March 18, 2023
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Michelle W
103 contributions
Such good fun! 100% recommend!
Dec 2022 • Couples
We had such a good time here. The place is much bigger than it looks from outside with so many different machines to play on. It’s not just all pinball ones too. It was busy when we went (Friday at 4pm) but there was still always something free to play on. We stayed 2 hours and could easily have stayed longer but had to leave for our flight home. We booked in advance via their website but it wasn’t for a specific time so I don’t think that was necessary. At 4200HUF (around £10) each it is excellent value for money. They don’t open Monday or Tuesdays so bear that in mind if you’re planning it in.
Written January 1, 2023
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kendallem12
Baltimore, MD33 contributions
Lots of Fun
Jul 2022 • Couples
When my boyfriend told me he wanted to go to a pinball museum, I had a lot of questions. Mainly, since when is he so into pinball? I don’t know what I expected, but it wasn’t this. Cool to see really old machines, cooler to play all the newer ones. Didn’t buy tickets ahead of time. Wasn’t crowded, and we probably spent over an hour there. Good for kids, families, adults, whatever. Quirky and fun.
Written December 14, 2022
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Karyn W
Kansas City, MO1,486 contributions
so many pinball machines to choose from!
Jun 2019
I heard about this place and my husband and I decided to check it out. Once you pay admission all the pinball machines are on and you can play as much and as long as you want. There are so many machines, from decades ago (like the 60s) to much more recent. I am not much of a pinball player but of course I recognized many of the themes.

There was one based on Apollo 13 the movie, Terminator 2, Tales from the Crypt, bands like Guns N Roses, Shrek, Mario Bros, the Simpsons, Dracula, Creature from the Black Lagoon, Spiderman, South Park, Tron, and so many more.

I did find one where the ball got stuck (I told an employee) but the pinball machines all seemed in good condition. They had a bar with drinks and snacks for sale but it was closed while we were there. It wasn't a very crowded place at all, I could play any machine really without needing to wait.

I did tire of the place before my husband, but we did spend quite some time here. It was fun.
Written May 10, 2020
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Traveler O
Washington DC, DC830 contributions
Game paradise
Feb 2023
An arcade of days past with loads of machines from the 90s, 80s, 70s, and before. Some are even from 70+ years ago. Kids and adults of all ages were on hand enjoying all the games. The ticket entry allows for limitless play, and you receive a wristband so you can leave the premises and even come back later (e.g. some people leave for lunch, dinner, drinks then come back). Everyone appeared to be enjoying themselves. Really liked the pinball machines from the 80s and early 90s based off of movies (e.g. Back to the Future, Top Gun, Dracula, etc.). There's a coat rack at the front for stowing coats, bathrooms on premises, a small snack/drink bar (didn't appear to be any alcohol), and lots of stools for small children to use on the many games for their enjoyment. A great time for everyone visiting. Highly recommend.
Written March 1, 2023
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Supercity
Bristol9 contributions
An amazing birthday treat
Feb 2022 • Couples
Stunning collection of well maintained Pinball Machines. All games set to free play and you pay one fee for entrance. There are also classic video games. Taken there as a birthday treat I’ll never forget.
Written February 9, 2022
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Eniko L
Targu Mures, Romania45 contributions
A different museum you want to visit
Oct 2022 • Family
We have visited this place during our stay in Budapest with our teens. I have expected a more classical museum. What I have found was a real enjoyable place with a lot of flippers, pac mans, guitar hero etc. I was not a flipper fan before, I surley become one. My husband and 2 teens of 10 and 14 have enjoyed the time spent there as well. Lovely time. Don’t miss the place if you have the time!
Written October 25, 2022
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