Add-a-Ball

Maybe it was just our lucky day but there was heavy metal soundtrack to the place when we were there on a random rainy Monday in November. The selection of beer, cider, and wine was solid nothing fancy but something for everyone. Hooks for coats and seating are all over. The selection of pinball machines was great. Most were at least $0.50 a play but some of the newer ones were more. All worth it. BYOQ or they have change machines. It is decorated in punk bar/skate park chic. There was an ATM onsite. The gentleman pouring that day gave us a good rundown of the place. If you have a few hours to kill in the Fremont neighborhood this is great option.

Ever since my college days, I've always loved this place. Quirky decor, eclectic games, friendly staff, cheap drinks, and fun customers: what's not to love? Around the corner through a very scary doorway you will walk into what seems to be a portal to another era. The beers and most drinks are about $6 which is pretty rare for seattle prices. The game prices do range depending on the type of game but $20 for three people took us very far; about 2+ hours of gameplay before heading back home for the night. They have a lot of options for games but mostly a lot of the machines are for pinball of various themes. Along with pinball, there is jenga (with dares written on them), pac man, air hockey, fighting games, etc. Parking: Be careful because the parking lot outside is actually one where you have to pay. Somehow we missed the sign and did get a parking ticket on a random thursday night. Very fun place and worth visiting, definitely won't be disappointed.

Fun and unique atmosphere. I've walked by this place so many times and glad I finally wondered in. Lots of games, makes for an entertaining experience.

Very nostalgic place. Had lots of fun using all my laundry quarters. Lots of pinball machines. Got lost playing Simpson old arcade game and time crises 2. Not many of these places exist anymore it was fun playing played for over an hour on about $8. Beers were $6 and had a good selection. Definitely recommend this place might be 21 and over since they sell alcohol.

If you are looking for a classic place to experience Seattle night-life, this is the place for you! The drinks are cheap, the games are fun, and the staff is usually super nice. The only reason I do not give it full stars is because it is hard to even move around on a busy weekend night! It is a bit overwhelming. I definitely recommend going during the week.

Dude. Just go. This was the best pinball we've ever played! The machines are very well maintained, and there's such a large selection! The pong was super fun as well! Could've stayed here all night!

Neat arcade in the Fremont district of Seattle which had the hubby and I playing PacMan for hours and failing hard on Pong. I showed the AC/DC pinball machine who was boss though. The location is tucked around the corner in a parking lot, so don't give up because it's worth checking out. You can get your drink on if you'd like and munch on the snacks they sell. Make sure to check out every corner and wander upstairs to play the games as well. Take a picture with the awesome Bodhi mural downstairs which will have you wanting to go out and catch the big wave.

The corn is fantastic pop corn is sublime. You come here.........AND YOU FEEL FANCY. Plus a band of furry guys play in the mens room.

I hadn't been back to Add-a-Ball in a few years. We decided to pop by after a nice dinner in Fremont.Add-a-Ball is tucked away in an alleyway just off Phinney, between 35th and 36th. Signage is poor, and you wouldn't even know it was a pinball establishment. (This ended up being good because I was able to surprise my date, who loves pinball. She had no idea that we were going to be playing pinball until after we had already entered the place!)The place is pretty funky, with many rooms, some small and difficult to pass through, and machines littered throughout. There's also an upstairs with even more machines. Machines very widely in age, with some vintage machines (including my childhood favorite, Eight Ball Deluxe). There are also some great vintage video games too.Service is hit or miss. When one of our machines ate our quarters due to a stuck ball, one of the staff came up to help us with the machine, spending several minutes playing the machine and giving us some pointers on how to win. Another staff member gave us a small stack of quarters, and we ended up playing that machine for nearly an hour. Great service!On the other hand, if you want a beer or a drink, you need to order at the bar, which is just inside the entrance. It can sometimes take quite a while to get a drink since the line at the bar can get quite long. At one point while we were there, when we went to get a couple of more drinks, the line was super long, and the waitperson at the counter, oblivious to the line, proceeded to stand and gab with a friend at the counter for nearly 10 minutes, taking no orders for that entire period. Of course, the line only got longer, and people were getting really frustrated.All-in-all, however, we had a great time at Add-a-Ball. If you're lowkey and chill and really like pinball (and vintage arcade), plus don't mind occasionally waiting for a drink, you'll love this place. We'll certainly be back., and we'll certainly be back again.

Literally my favorite place to hang. And they have Fernet, what?! Bring cash so you can exchange for quarters! 10/10!