You’ve likely heard of a grocery co-op, but have you ever heard of a pinball co-op? The Sanctum is just that. It’s an arcade in Connecticut that specializes in pinball. The extensive collection of pinball machines is maintained primarily for competition and tournament play. On Monday nights, the public is welcome to come enjoy all-you-can-play pinball for one low entry fee. If you’re confident in your skills, you’re welcome to compete in a tournament, but plenty of beginners just like to enjoy the chill atmosphere here. Bring your own beer, relax, and get to flipping!

The Sanctum has dozens of pinball games, some of which are vintage and you may remember from your youth.
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There are some seats available, though we aren't sure why you'd want to sit with all these fun options of games to choose!
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The volunteers here are very passionate about the game and it shows. Even if you haven't played pinball in years, this is a great opportunity to be around people who are quite skilled at it and able to help.
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A visit here will make you feel like a kid again.
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Remember the carefree joy of an arcade, before you had to worry about responsibility? Ah, that was the life!
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Best of all, you won't even need to bring quarters!
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The machines are all set to free play, so once you pay your admission fee, you get unlimited play time until close.

Want to learn more about this neat arcade in Connecticut? Check out its website or Facebook for a calendar of upcoming events and list of available games.

And if you’re still looking for more arcade fun, check out Barcade. It’s America’s first bar and arcade, and it’s located right here in Connecticut!

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The Sanctum, 290 Pratt St, Meriden, CT 06450, USA