# META-GAMES UNLIMITED **Source:** Pinball News Website **Type:** article **Published:** 2018-03-09 **Beat:** Pinball **URL:** https://www.pinballnews.com/site/2018/03/09/meta-games --- ## Analysis Meta-Games Unlimited is a game retail and RPG venue in Springfield, Missouri that features a pinball arcade section. The article documents the venue's layout, pinball machine inventory (updated March 2018 from an earlier 2016 snapshot), pricing structure, and operating hours. The pinballs are supplied and maintained by Queen City Pinball operator. ### Key Claims - [HIGH] Meta-Games Unlimited is located at 3309-A East Sunshine Street, Springfield, MO 65804 — _Article header and opening paragraphs provide specific address and navigation details_ - [HIGH] All pinball games are owned and maintained by Queen City Pinball operator — _Article explicitly states 'All of the games are owned by Queen City Pinball and are well maintained'_ - [HIGH] As of March 2018, Meta-Games Unlimited has 12 pinball machines including Star Trek, Metallica, Star Wars (Stern), AC/DC, Iron Man, and others — _UPDATE section lists complete inventory with photographs of machines in new location_ - [HIGH] Pinball pricing ranges from 25¢ for Hang Glider to 75¢ for newer games, with a discount of 3 games for $2.00 — _Pricing section in March 2018 update details all price tiers_ - [HIGH] The pinball machines were relocated from the rear of the game room to closer to the entrance between the 2016 and 2018 visits — _March 2018 UPDATE explicitly notes 'The pinballs have moved from the rear of the games room and are now closer to the entrance'_ ### Notable Quotes > "All of the games are owned by Queen City Pinball and are well maintained." > — **Article author**, February 2016 section > _Establishes Queen City Pinball as the operator responsible for machine maintenance and selection_ > "The oldest one, Harlem Globetrotters, is in excellent condition and only cost a quarter (25 cents) per game." > — **Article author**, February 2016 section > _Documents the condition and pricing of the vintage 1978 machine_ ### Entities | Name | Type | Context | |------|------|---------| | Meta-Games Unlimited | organization | Game retail and RPG venue in Springfield, Missouri featuring pinball arcade | | Queen City Pinball | organization | Pinball machine operator supplying and maintaining all games at Meta-Games Unlimited | | Springfield, Missouri | organization | Location of Meta-Games Unlimited venue near US Highway 65 | | Stern Pinball | company | Manufacturer of multiple machines in the venue (Star Trek, Metallica, Star Wars, Iron Man, Tron Legacy) | | Bally | company | Manufacturer of vintage machines in the venue (Doctor Who, Judge Dredd, World Cup Soccer, Dracula) | | Data East | company | Manufacturer of Hook machine (1992) | | Metallica | game | Stern 2013 pinball machine featured in venue inventory | | Star Wars | game | Stern pinball machine in March 2018 venue inventory | | Doctor Who | game | Bally 1992 pinball machine in venue inventory | | Star Trek | game | Stern pinball machine in venue inventory (referenced as Star Trek Pro in 2016 snapshot) | | AC/DC | game | Stern pinball machine in March 2018 venue inventory | | Iron Man | game | Stern pinball machine in March 2018 venue inventory | | Harlem Globetrotters On Tour | game | Bally 1978 pinball machine noted as oldest game in venue, in excellent condition, costs 25 cents | | The Lord of the Rings | game | Stern 2003 pinball machine in February 2016 inventory | | Hook | game | Data East 1992 pinball machine in February 2016 inventory | ### Topics - **Primary:** Pinball arcade venue guide and documentation, Machine inventory changes and updates, Commercial pinball operation and pricing - **Secondary:** Venue layout and machine placement, Operator maintenance and machine curation ### Sentiment **Neutral** (0) — Article is factual venue documentation with no subjective commentary or editorial opinion. Tone is informative and descriptive throughout. --- ## Transcript Date: March 2018 Location: 3309-A East Sunshine Street, Springfield, MO 65804, USA [UPDATED MARCH 2018](#update) Meta-Games Unlimited is located on the busy East Sunshine Street, near US Highway 65 in Springfield, Missouri. It is near the intersection with Deeswood Ave. in a shopping strip located next to the Commerce Bank and Rapid Roberts Convenience Store. ![Meta-Games Unlimited](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/sites/meta-games/01-meta-games.jpg) Meta-Games Unlimited Approaching from the east (and US-65 exit) it is located close to the highway overpass and can be entered by making a right-hand turn into the parking lot. Approaching from the west, it is best to turn left at the traffic light on Deeswood/Ingraham Mills (Meeks Lumber Co.) and then make a right turn behind the bank into the rear of the parking lot. As you enter the building you will be in the retail area. A plethora of games and accessories are for sale in this area, such as Red Planet, Legacy and Risk – to name just a few. ![Meta-Games' retail sales area](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/sites/meta-games/02-meta-games.jpg) Meta-Games’ retail sales area Walk through the retail area and you will be able to enter the large games room located in the rear of the building. This area has many long tables for gamers to play card-driven role-playing games. ![The R.P.G. area](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/sites/meta-games/03-meta-games.jpg) The R.P.G. area As you walk toward the rear, you will see vending machines on the left for drinks and snacks. ![Gamer supplies](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/sites/meta-games/04-meta-games.jpg) Gamer supplies The first pinball machine, The Lord of the Rings (Stern, 2003), is located next to the vending machines along the side wall. ![The Lord of the Rings](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/sites/meta-games/05-meta-games.jpg) The Lord of the Rings Directly behind it is a World Cup Soccer (Bally, 1994) machine along that same wall. ![World Cup Soccer](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/sites/meta-games/09-meta-games.jpg) World Cup Soccer The majority of the pinball machines are located along the rear wall of the game room. There are another seven machines, and a change maker. ![Seven more pinballs](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/sites/meta-games/06-meta-games.jpg) Seven more pinballs Starting left to right there is: Doctor Who (Bally, 1992), Metallica (Stern, 2013), Star Trek Pro (Stern, 2013), Hook (Data East, 1992), change maker, Judge Dredd (Bally, 1993), Harlem Globetrotters On Tour (Bally, 1978), with Tron Legacy (Stern, 2011) ending at the right side wall. This list of machines was accurate as of February 15th, 2016, however the machines are changed by the owners when deemed necessary. All of the games are owned by Queen City Pinball and are well maintained. ![Queen City Pinball supplies the games](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/sites/meta-games/08-meta-games.jpg) Queen City Pinball supplies the games The oldest one, Harlem Globetrotters, is in excellent condition and only cost a quarter (25 cents) per game. It is a four player machine. ![Harlem Globetrotters On Tour](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/sites/meta-games/07-meta-games.jpg) Harlem Globetrotters On Tour Doctor Who, Judge Dredd, Hook and World Cup Soccer are 50 cents per game. All others are 75 cents per game, with a discount of three games for $2. Hours of operation are: Monday – Thursday: 10am – 10pm Friday: 10am – midnight Saturday: 10am – 10pm Sunday: noon – 8pm More details are available on the Meta-Games Unlimited website. UPDATE: MARCH 2018 The pinballs have moved from the rear of the games room and are now closer to the entrance. The selection of games has also changed. There are twelve pinballs and they are: Star Trek Bram Stoker’s Dracula Iron Man World Cup Soccer Star Wars (Stern) Doctor Who Aerosmith AC/DC WWE Royal Rumble Fish Tales Hang Glider Metallica ![The new location for the pinballs](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/sites/meta-games/16-meta-games.jpg) The new location for the pinballs The prices for the games are as follows: Hang Glider – 25¢ Dracula, World Cup Soccer &  WWE Rumble – 50¢ The rest are – 75¢ or 3 games for $2.00 ![WWE Royal Rumble and Star Trek](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/sites/meta-games/13-meta-games.jpg) WWE Royal Rumble and Star Trek ![Iron Man and Metallica](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/sites/meta-games/12-meta-games.jpg) Iron Man and Metallica ![Fish Tales & Hang Glider](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/sites/meta-games/11-meta-games.jpg) Fish Tales & Hang Glider ![AC/DC & Bram Stoker's Dracula](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/sites/meta-games/10-meta-games.jpg) AC/DC & Bram Stoker’s Dracula ![Star Wars and a Stern Army banner](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/sites/meta-games/14-meta-games.jpg) Star Wars and a Stern Army banner next to Aerosmith The operating hours have also changed somewhat.  They are now: Sunday – Monday: Noon – 8pm Tuesday – Thursday: 10am – 10pm Friday: 10am – Midnight * Saturday: 10am – 10pm _(Acquisition: raw_text, Enrichment: v1)_ --- *Exported from Journalist Tool on 2026-04-13 | Item ID: 4f15d776-5dce-4764-9504-73f81effc1c3*