Electric Bat Arcade is a woman-owned and operated pinball and arcade venue located in Tempe/Mesa, Arizona, founded in September 2018 by Rachel Best and operated by Rachel and Cale Hernandez. The arcade houses 60-65 machines (mix of classic and modern pinball/arcade games) and hosts the largest single-venue pinball league tournament in the world, with approximately 120 weekly tournament players competing in Tuesday league nights and monthly finals. The venue has expanded three times since opening, maintains a strong streaming and podcast presence (Electric Bat Cast, Pin Pals podcast), and serves as a testing ground for new game releases and industry discussions.
Electric Bat Arcade operates extended hours (6am-2am) because Yucca Tap Room has operated those hours for decades and state liquor board requires closure rather than regulatory requirement to close
Electric Bat Arcade expanded three years ago driven by tournament growth demand
Star Wars and Godzilla pinball are among the top-earning games at Electric Bat Arcade
Electric Bat Arcade is the largest single-location pinball league in the world with 130 league members
Pinball and arcade venue in Tempe, Arizona; hosts tournaments, league play, and events; runs Electric Bat podcast and streaming content
Podcast host (Electric Bat podcast) cited for discussing how IC leaderboards drive location revenue
Operated by Retro Ralph; receiving Yukon Yeti machine; employs Rachel Best and Kale Hernandez as technicians
Pinball location/bar where Ralph plays classic games, held a tournament night before this podcast
Referenced as alternative credible pinball media source (Kale)
Arcade venue operated by Cale; location where Electric Bat Cast Pinpals podcast is produced; has Discord community for listener engagement
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Electric Bat Arcade can comfortably fit 85 people without overcrowding.
Electric Bat Arcade hosts the biggest weekly pinball tournament in the world with 120 players every Tuesday.
Electric Bat Arcade started 7 years ago in a single room and has expanded three times.
The arcade has at least 54 tournament machines and approximately 60 total including offline machines.
Electric Bat Arcade hosts approximately 120 players every Tuesday for their weekly pinball tournament.
Electric Bat Arcade has been operating for approximately 7 years starting from a single room.
Electric Bat Arcade cannot expand further due to lack of available space.
Fan layouts average 21 minutes 48 seconds play time vs 25 minutes 19 seconds for non-fan layouts across Stern portfolio
Electric Bat Arcade has found EOS switch actuators broken frequently on modern Stern machines and has operated machines with broken switches for extended periods without issues
Electric Bat Arcade uses a token/quarter hybrid payment system requiring manual separation to prevent screws and parts from jamming token machines
Electric Bat Arcade podcast and streaming presence grew organically rather than through planned strategy
Electric Bat Arcade coin drop generates more revenue than the bar side, which produces approximately one-third of total monthly income
Woman-owned arcade messaging correlates with increased female participation in patronage
Rachel's earnings reports on guest appearances at Pinball Party podcast generated significant audience demand for continued content
Electric Bat Arcade operates 6 AM to 2 AM, 365 days per year
Godzilla has generated $70,000 in revenue from 70,000 plays at Electric Bat Arcade since September 2021 release
Electric Bat now operates approximately 65 pinball machines
Electric Bat doubled player base and earnings each time they doubled machine count
Electric Bat Arcade won Best Podcast at Twippies
Electric Bat Arcade won best podcast at The Twippies with superior data transparency on route games and mechanical performance
Electric Bat Arcade hosts the biggest single-location league night in the world with ~100 participants on Tuesdays
Electric Bat Arcade ordered a Stern Metallica machine (Premium or LE tier)
Electric Bat Arcade operates the largest single-location pinball league in the entire world
Electric Bat Arcade operates 20+ hours per day
Electric Bat Arcade houses the largest single-location pinball tournament in the entire world
John Wick has been the #1 earning game at Electric Bat for the second consecutive month with a significant lead over Jaws in second place
Electric Bat maintains approximately 10-11 machines in storage/restoration status across two venue locations with 75-80 machines on active floor
Electric Bat Arcade is the only arcade in Arizona capable of running all-classics tournaments
Electric Bat Arcade will receive TX Sector (Gottlieb) within the next couple of weeks
Electric Bat Arcade does not adjust game difficulty based on revenue performance
Electric Bat Arcade Discord server has over 300 members and reached one-year anniversary
Electric Bat has no meaningful earnings difference between Pro and Premium tier games
LE machines on location cannot recoup their premium cost and have poor resale value after heavy routing
Electric Bat owns four of five John Borg-designed games and must travel to external arcade to complete Insider Connected Borg badge
Electric Bat Arcade expanded from 13 machines (2019 visit) to 60 pinball machines
Only $13 separates the top three earners at Electric Bat
Casual players at Electric Bat who become competitive players increase machine play time by pursuing whopper points
Electric Bat's fifth anniversary tournament charged $30 entry fee, lower than typical major tournaments
Electric Bat Arcade has the largest single-location pinball league in the world
Electric Bat Arcade is holding a five-year anniversary tournament in approximately two weeks from episode recording
Electric Bat's five-year anniversary tournament is November 17-19 with 132-person capacity limit
Tournament entry is $30 per person with 100% going to prize pool (all operational costs covered by arcade)
Electric Bat spends $12,000-$16,000 annually on tokens
Tournament players at Electric Bat prefer token/quarter systems over card-swipe systems
Electric Bat Arcade won best arcade in Phoenix for all five years of operation according to Phoenix New Times
Over 100 people attended the recent Electric Bat tournament with visiting players from Tacoma
Stranger Things Premium earned 80% of Godzilla's revenue at Electric Bat in August 2023
Godzilla was the top-earning pinball machine at Electric Bat Arcade in August 2023
Electric Bat Arcade is planning an expansion in the future
Electric Bat Arcade played a huge part in organizing ZapCon 2022
Venue in Tempe, Arizona; hosts Chewy's tournament; has tournament director (TO) making light policy decisions
Pinball arcade venue in Tempe, Arizona operated by Kale and Rachel; prominent in Arizona location scene; testing ground for new releases
Kale and Rachel's pinball arcade venue in Arizona; receiving first off-line unit of Pulp Fiction; evaluating other new releases
Pinball arcade/podcast; host gives shout-out to Cale and Rachel for recent episode
Pinball arcade operator/collector; won WIPI tournament; highly praised by Don as cool people and friends; provided feedback on Labyrinth reception
Successful arcade venue in Phoenix operated by Kale and Rachel; serving as case study for sustainable arcade business model
Pinball arcade venue operated by Kale and Rachel; received early John Wick delivery prior to public launch
Tournament venue where Retro Ralph competed and played Avatar; location of mid-pack tournament finish
Pinball/arcade venue in Tempe, Arizona; operates token/quarter model; hosts 120-person league on league nights; serves as bar and restaurant venue; runs Electric Bat podcast
Arcade venue operated by Retro Ralph; provides content creation location for pinball gameplay and reviews
Winner of Twippies Podcast of the Year, defeating Kaneda by 0.1% of the vote; Kaneda expresses surprise at this result
Pinball arcade venue in Arizona owned by Kale and Rachel; has Avatar on location; planning to release a convention prep guide
Arcade venue where Retro Ralph played Dune; no longer in operation
Pinball location where Retro Ralph plays competitively on Tuesdays; hosts Stern Army tournament; known for steep machine pitch settings
Pinball arcade and tournament venue in Arizona operated by Cale and Rachel; hosts Tuesday tournament nights; recently received Evil Dead and D&D machines
Pinball and arcade venue in Arizona (Tempe/Phoenix area); operates largest single-location pinball league; hosts weekly tournaments, media events, and podcasts; expanded from 14 machines to multiple rooms
Venue operated by Cale Hernandez; source of initial rumor via text message
Kansas City area arcade/bar; mentioned for weekly special pricing strategies and upcoming Pulp Fiction
Represented by Kale; discussed on host's podcast episode
Pinball arcade with two locations: Tempe (at Yucca Taproom, ~50 pinball machines) and Flagstaff (at Yucca North venue). Hosts tournaments, leagues, and streaming content
Pinball arcade operator in Tempe, Arizona (60 games) and satellite location in Flagstaff; operated by Rachel and Kale; recently launched Electric Batcast podcast
Arcade location in Arizona; Brian saw Mystery Pinball Company stickers there; serves as community gathering point
Pinball arcade in Tempe, Arizona (Phoenix metro); operated by Kale and Rachel; 57+ games spanning generations; well-maintained collection; also operates location in Flagstaff
Arcade in Tempe, Arizona; affiliated with Pinball Party Podcast; posted theme preference question that sparked engagement
Arcade location; Don visited; did not have GTF despite being current-game arcade
Pinball arcade inside Yucca Taproom in Phoenix, Arizona; operates 8 a.m. to 2 a.m.; hosts nearly 100-player tournaments; well-maintained machines including Godfather LE and Scooby-Doo
Arizona arcade venue with strong pinball collection; open 6am-2am; visited by podcast hosts during Starfighters
Pinball arcade venue mentioned as having lots of awesome games, though not as new as Lit
Pinball arcade in Tempe, Arizona owned by Kale and Rachel; flagship location and major community hub.
Pinball bar operated by Cale Hernandez and Rachel, one of two bars they operate
Pinball arcade/bar venue hosting Evil Dead and other recent games, where Retro Ralph plays and audits machines
Arcade bar operator; locations with John Wick reporting strong performance
Pinball arcade venue in Tempe, Arizona operated by Kale and Rachel; frequently discussed and respected in community
Implied venue where Seth may have played Batman '66 or other games during episode timeframe
Location in Phoenix area; where Eric first played TNA and fell in love with the game
Arcade in Arizona hosting unveiling event for Dukes of Hazzard-themed Paragon re-theme on January 9th
Pinball tournament venue in Arizona; hosts Tuesday night leagues; operated by Cale and Rachel; distant from Retro Ralph's home but heavily supported by him.
Arcade/pinball venue in Arizona; operated by Rachel and Kale; host venue for Electric Bat Cast
Arcade venue with at least two locations; hosting an unveiling event on January 9th; features Medusa, Buck Rogers, Blackout, and Flash Gordon machines
Pinball podcast that won Best Podcast category at Twippies 2025, defeating Kaneda's Pinball Podcast despite lower first-place vote count.
Pinball venue referenced as example of successful community-driven pinball culture and league play
Arcade in Mesa, Arizona run by Kale; located near Yucca Tap Room; hosts have visited multiple times
Arcade bar that opened approximately same time as Quarter Drop (two months after, 2018)
Arcade in Tempe, Arizona run by Kale and Rachel; friends of the show; host recommends visiting
Tempe, Arizona arcade owned by Kale and Rachel; Counterpunch (punk band) performing March 12; successful pinball-focused venue with 6 years operation
Arcade location where host (Kale) works as operator; notable for having Evil Dead and other recent releases; Evil Dead top earner; no reliability issues reported with Evil Dead despite heavy play
Pinball arcade in Tempe, Arizona owned/operated by Kale Hernandez and Rachel Bess; hosts Pulp Fiction machine exclusively in Arizona; venue for game testing and community events
Competing pinball venue in Tucson with established weekly league; referenced as model for 'critical mass' community success
Arcade in Tempe, Arizona run by Cale Hernandez (Blackbirds)
Arcade operated by Retro Ralph (Ken/Rachel at location); houses Spooky Pinball machines; noted for equipment reliability issues
Pinball arcade and venue in Tempe, Arizona operating 6 AM to 2 AM, 365 days/year; attached to punk rock venue; has second location in Flagstaff
Pinball and arcade venue in Arizona; operated by Kale and Rachel; provided game mix strategy advice to Hans
Pinball venue mentioned as raid target at stream end
Arcade venue; Pin Pals show hosted there (mentioned in KB context, not directly in content)
Arcade venue operated by Retro Ralph, features mix of new and classic machines, tournament venue, location alternative to home play
Arcade venue hosting weekly Tuesday night tournaments; home to top-tier regional pinball players; location where Ralph plays competitively
Pinball and arcade venue in Arizona with 60-65 machines; planning a future expansion; described as having a 90s grunge aesthetic
Arcade venue; Kale manages; won recent Twippies award in podcast category, prompting Kaneda's extended discussion of award voting system.
Local arcade venue associated with Kyle and other tour attendees
Pinball and arcade venue that played a major role in organizing and hosting ZapCon 2022; known for supporting the pinball community
Retro Ralph's personal arcade space mentioned as location where gameplay and restoration work occurs
Pinball-focused arcade venue in Phoenix, Arizona run by pinball enthusiasts; described as having 1990s grunge aesthetic vibe
Arcade venue in Arizona operated by Rachel; provided free Tekken 2/MK1 cabinet to Jon
Pinball arcade/bar venue operated by Rachel and Kale; hosts tournaments and has Venom on location
Mentioned as venue hosting pinball; referenced as 'The Bat' colloquially
Pinball venue/community hub referenced in chat; associated with tournament play and operator communities
Arcade venue; endorsement of Evil Dead reliability mentioned; community location for pinball play-testing
Venue mentioned in stream context; appears to be associated with pinball arcade community space
Arcade venue mentioned in context of pinball content creation (likely referenced by chat).
Pinball arcade venue featured in Token Taverns through B-roll footage; mentioned as hosting pinball tournaments with community presence
Pinball arcade in Phoenix metropolitan area; hosts Tuesday night pinball league with record attendance of 129 players
Local arcade venue in Retro Ralph's area; known for excellent game maintenance by Kale and Rachel
Arcade venue specializing in pinball; location for Retro Ralph's Big Buck Hunter Reloaded on operator route
Arcade venue where Kale Hernandez is located, hosted Jersey Jack Avatar media event
Pinball arcade venue in Tempe, Arizona; part of Yucca Tap Room; hosts six-week tournament series; known for supportive community culture
Pinball arcade venue in Phoenix, Arizona run by Kale and Rachel; hosts Tuesday league nights with ~100 participants; described as 'legendary' local establishment with tiki bar, multiple quality machines
Free-play token-based arcade in (location unknown); operates podcast with Kale and Rachel; focuses on community building; comparable revenue per game to Wedgehead according to seminar discussion
Location operator venue run by Kale; reports top earners: Toy Story 4 (first), Ghostbusters (tournament mode), Godzilla (top 3)
Pinball arcade venue in Tempe, Arizona founded by Rachel Bess; one of the most popular pinball arcades in the world; also operates a Flagstaff, Arizona location
Pinball arcade venue in Tempe, Arizona owned by Kale and Rachel; described as 'one of the best pinball places in the world'; hosts tournaments and has multiple machines on location
Arcade venue/business associated with Cale Hernandez; discussed as example of successful social media/brand marketing strategy
Pinball arcade venue owned by Rachel Bess and Kale; hosts 120-person pinball league on Tuesdays; produces podcast content; 50%+ female clientele reported
Referenced as location in Kansas City area (context from KB)
Won Twippies award this year; hosts noted them positively
Pinball arcade venue operated by Kale; part of pinball community content creation network
Pinball arcade operator; representative attended Stern Media Day
Pinball arcade venue operated by Kale Hernandez; hosts Pinball Roundtable podcast and provides venue for community discussion
Pinball arcade venue run by Kale and Rachel, noted for good shoot-em-up game performance
Location where Evil Dead earned top revenue last month; hosts Evil Dead and other premium machines
Pinball arcade in Arizona (Phoenix area); described as punk rock dive bar with quality games; hosts events
Arcade venue represented by Rachel Bess at expo panel
Tempe, Arizona venue operated by Rachel and Cale; launched The Electric Bat Cast podcast after Pinball Party ended; provided August 2023 top-earning pinball earnings data
Arizona-based arcade where operational data shows Stranger Things Premium as top earner
Arcade in Arizona; Cale and Rachel are associated with it
Pinball arcade venue in Phoenix, Arizona operating for 5 years; hosts tournaments and maintains high-volume game collection
Pinball arcade operator with venues in Phoenix, Tempe, and Flagstaff, Arizona; hosts tournaments and streams content
Podcast host and arcade venue; operates Electric Bat Cast; interviewed MXV at Expo 2023; Rachel and Kale associated with operation
Pinball and video game arcade in Phoenix, Arizona; hosts tournaments and leagues
Pinball arcade in Phoenix operated by Kale and Rachel; expanded from 13 machines (2019) to 60+ pinball machines; hosts events including Chewy's end-of-year bash and Electric Batcast podcast
Woman-owned pinball and arcade venue in Tempe, Arizona operated by Cale and Rachel; hosts weekly tournaments and testing for new machines
Pinball arcade and venue operated by Cale and Rachel in Arizona; hosts weekly 100-person Tuesday tournaments, community events, and streams
Phoenix-area pinball and arcade venue; hosts tournaments, leagues, and content; hosts of this podcast
Pinball arcade in Phoenix, Arizona; open 20 hours/day; operates tournaments and hosts tournament button cash game; run by Kale and Rachel
Phoenix, Arizona pinball and arcade venue; hosts Batcast podcast; runs earnings audits on location machines; operates ZapCon convention; operates booth at industry shows; implements age-restricted bar policy (under 21 until 7pm with 21+ guardian, 21+ only after 7pm)
Pinball-centric arcade owned/operated by Kale Hernandez and Rachel Bess; hosts 65 pinball machines, tournaments, and special events; attached to Yucca Taproom bar
Pinball arcade and bar operated by Rachel and Kale; celebrating sixth anniversary (opened on Rachel's 39th birthday, September 16); hosts largest single-location pinball tournament; operates 20+ hours per day; losing money on Jersey Jack machines
Pinball arcade venue in Tempe, Arizona operated by Rachel and Kale; runs tournaments and hosts community events
Pinball and arcade venue in Tempe, Arizona operated by Cale and Rachel; hosts tournaments, leagues, and serves as community hub
Pinball and arcade venue operated by Rachel and Cale in Tempe, Arizona; primary data source for earnings analysis
Pinball and arcade venue in Arizona (Phoenix area); hosts tournaments and leagues; run by Kale Hernandez and Rachel Bess
Co-hosts Cale and Rachel's pinball arcade venue. Office lounge at Stern factory was apparently modeled after Electric Bat's aesthetic/paint colors.
Pinball arcade and bar venue in Tempe, Arizona; hosts tournaments and serves as data source for earnings analysis; operates ~14-20+ pinball machines
Pinball arcade venue co-operated by Cale and Rachel; hosts 65 pinball machines plus other arcade games; active in streaming, tournaments, and community engagement
Pinball arcade and gaming venue in Phoenix, Arizona, operated by Cale and Rachel; hosts tournaments, leagues, and serves as content platform
Pinball arcade venue in Phoenix area operated by Rachel Bess and Cale Hernandez; hosts tournaments and maintains 75-80 pinball machines across two locations with live earnings data discussed
Arizona-based pinball arcade venue operated by Kale and Rachel with 65+ pinball machines on floor; hosts tournaments and produces podcast
Woman-owned pinball/arcade venue in Tempe, AZ with ~120 weekly tournament players; hosts Insider Connected badge challenges; operates second location in Flagstaff
Pinball arcade venue in Tempe, Arizona operated by Kale and Rachel; operates 6 AM-2 AM, 365 days/year; hosts tournaments and maintains earnings reports
Pinball arcade venue operated by Kale and Rachel in Tempe, Arizona; maintains 65-66 machines on floor; noted for operator best practices discussion
Pinball and arcade venue in Phoenix, Arizona operated by Rachel and Kale; hosts weekly Tuesday tournaments with 100+ participants; won best arcade in Phoenix award five consecutive years
Pinball arcade and bar venue in Arizona running tournaments, league nights, and streaming content; platform for testing routing operations
Pinball arcade venue in Tempe, Arizona operated by Cale and Rachel; hosts tournaments and competitive play; subject of this podcast series
Associated with Cale Hernandez; Electric Bat Podcast won TWIPY podcast award (possibly at Kooluris's expense)
Pinball and arcade venue in Tempe, Arizona; world's largest single-location pinball league with 130 weekly players; operates 65 pinball machines, 12 rhythm games, and Pop-A-Shot Elite; open 6am-2am daily; founded by Rachel Bess and Cale Hernandez
Local arcade/bar venue where RetroRalph has access to Black Knight location play
Top pinball location/arcade; Kale and Rachel operate; won best podcast at The Twippies
Pinball arcade venue operated by Kale and Rachel; won Best Podcast at 2025 Twippies Awards
Arcade/location venue where RetroRalph plays pinball competitively; has Pulp Fiction on location
Pinball arcade in Phoenix; hosted IE Pinball streaming event that Tracy participated in
Location where John Wick earned #1 revenue in June; operated by Rachel and Cale; hosts 20+ pinball machines
Content creators Kayla and Rachel attended factory event
Arcade venue; confirmed Evil Dead as top earner with no reliability issues on location; machines put through rigorous testing
Pinball arcade/podcast; staff represented at JJP Avatar premiere
Pinball arcade/podcast; won Best Podcast at 2025 Twippies; co-operated by Kale and Rachel
Pinball arcade and podcast with hosts Cale and Rachel; won Best Podcast at Twippies
Referenced as high-engagement streaming venue for community to watch content; Cale participates in streaming on this platform
Mentioned in context of Slam Tilt League operations; Eric Wert chose Cosmos for league night
Arizona-based pinball arcade where Jake Danzig's Dukes of Hazzard homebrew had public debut
Beloved arcade venue referenced alongside Pops and Waltz LA as establishing strong community followings and reputation
Pinball arcade venue (referenced as previous Operator Spotlight interview subject). Runs own arcade and second location, different business model from route operations.
Mentioned as source of tokens that were brought to the venue but didn't work
Portland-area arcade venue referenced in context of regional machine settings and tilt differences
Operated by Kale and Rachel; content creation partners; donated animated Kong topper as contest prize
Phoenix-area pinball venue; 45 minutes from Ralph; hosts passionate community; 'place of peace' for content consumption
Pinball arcade location; Kale and Jamie affiliated; Ralph plays there; has John Wick unit that Ralph finds harder than his personal experience
Location venue in Phoenix area where Ralph plays league nights on Tuesdays; Fall of the Empire reportedly in their top 5 games and ranked #2 by earnings
Kale works here, not attending Stern Media Day due to weather and work conflicts
Pinball arcade venue where Ralph has access to play original Walking Dead machine
Operator venue; hosted Predator demonstration; significant community gathering place
Operated by Cale and Rachel; seeking Winchester sample machine; David Van Ness indicated possible availability from factory
Pinball arcade venue co-owned by Cale and Rachel; mentioned as operator context
Venue/studio hosting Pin Pals podcast; operates Avengers Pro machine for location testing
Pinball arcade venue operated by Cale and Rachel hosting location machines; also produces podcast content
Pinball and arcade venue in Arizona, hosts tournaments, leagues, and community events, sponsors pinball content
Location/arcade venue referenced as example of high-uptime operation; discussed in context of location reliability demands
Pinball arcade venue and podcast operation, community hub for reliability discussions
Arcade mentioned as example of high-volume play environment (open 6-7am, close 2-3am); relevant to design/reliability discussions
Pinball arcade venue whose podcast (Bat Cast) discussed John Wick contract mechanics and community engagement
Location operator mentioned for John Wick contract dynamics; Rachel provides earnings reports
Referred to in context of hosts watching detailed Beetlejuice rules breakdown video hosted by Kale and Serge on Electric Bat channel
Pinball arcade venue; location where Van Ness dropped early Labyrinth teaser stickers; mentioned as venue where game testing occurred
Referenced pinball venue operated by Kale and Rachel with streaming content; comparison point for successful hybrid models
Arcade venue referenced by Jeff as familiar location in Bay Area/Southwest region
Arcade venue run by Kale and Rachel that produces Pin Pals podcast. Created analytical video content about Beetlejuice gameplay.
Mentioned as similar venue model by Rachel and Kale; discussed regarding first-time player experience philosophy
Pinball location; operated by Kale; customer of new Stern releases
Arcade/podcast operation run by Kale Hernandez; involved in community reconciliation efforts
Arcade venue operated by Kale and Rachel; Kaneda describes them as 'good people' and 'down to earth'; relationship strengthened post-Twippies controversy
Won recent Twippy award over Kaneda's show; hosted by Kale; community podcast
Content creation platform associated with Cale Hernandez; positioned as leading pinball analysis media by Kaneda
Run by Jamie and Kale; Kaneda collaborates with them in regular conversations about hobby trends
Likely venue or stream partner; referenced as location for future content
Pinball arcade operator; hosts podcast; Godzilla has 70,000 plays; strong location business focus
Pinball arcade venue operated by Cale, featuring Pulp Fiction topper installation and tournament play
Arcade venue referenced as having similar community vibe to Wormhole and Lynn's; noted for fun-first tournament culture
Arizona-based pinball arcade operated by Kale and Rachel; Joe references Kale's deep breathing/Jiu-Jitsu stress management techniques for competitive pinball.
Arizona arcade venue; mentioned as example of destination arcade (alongside Wormhole and Pastime Arcade); operates in competitive/location player market
Pinball arcade venue operated by Cale and Rachel; will receive Dune with double-slot coin door modification; mentioned as community hub
Pinball arcade venue run by Cale and Rachel; referenced as upcoming podcast guest appearance location.
Pinball arcade venue operated by Kale and Rachel in Wisconsin; recently acquired Dune machine
Pinball venue in Tempe, Arizona operated by Ralph and Kale, runs tournaments. Known for 'bounty' tournament format ($5 chip buy-in, winner-takes-chips). Jamie attended recent tournament there.
Phoenix-based pinball arcade mentioned as example of successfully balancing party atmosphere with competitive play, achieving 120-130 people on league nights.
Pinball and arcade venue in Tempe and Flagstaff, Arizona, hosting the largest single-location pinball league in the world with 100-120 weekly players
Pinball arcade in Phoenix area operated by Kale and Rachel; hosts podcast
Phoenix-based pinball arcade that Jen is planning to visit for the first time in March 2025
Pinball arcade venue that participated in Project Pinball machine dedication in Phoenix, supporting local fundraising efforts.
Pinball arcade venue run by Kale and Rachel in Phoenix, Arizona; hosts Tuesday league nights with ~120 players; recommended as destination for competitive pinball introduction
Phoenix-based tournament venue operated by Cale and Rachel; Ralph plays there regularly; features vintage games (Andromeda, Sinbad, Tales from the Crypt, Terminator 2); hosts tournament nights; Buck Hunter Reloaded generates significant revenue on location
Pinball arcade mentioned as also suffering from COVID restrictions; Ed Robertson bought merchandise to support
Pinball venue/league in Arizona that serves pinball community in the region.
Pinball arcade venue in Madison, Wisconsin; had early access to Dune; site where Ralph tested Harry Potter display model
Pinball arcade operator with two locations in Arizona (Tempe and Flagstaff), ~77 total machines, operates machines at nearby bar, known for streaming and community engagement
Pinball arcade operator with two locations in Tempe (flagship, 60+ machines) and Flagstaff, Arizona; founded 2018 by Rachel with Cale; hosts high-volume tournaments and weekly league
Pinball arcade in Tempe, Arizona, operated by Rachel and Kale; hosts tournaments and attracts top competitive players
Independent arcade bar in Tempe, Arizona operated by Rachel and Kale; featured in Expo panel discussion
Pinball arcade venue represented by Rachel and Kale; selected for Stern factory tour; hosts podcast content
Venue hosting Predator extended play sessions, appears to be testing ground for new releases
Operated by Retro Ralph; high-play arcade venue; will host Walking Dead Remastered; not interested in Dutch Pinball games due to operational demands
Arcade venue; Rachel and Kale associated; offers merchandise through electricbat.com/shop; gift cards available
Pinball and arcade venue; hosted seventh anniversary tournament with 20 rounds of classics and moderns; streamed on Twitch
Pinball arcade venue in Tempe, Arizona; hosts Tuesday league nights; runs 'Beat My Score' challenges with badge rewards
Pinball arcade and bar in Tempe, Arizona; celebrating 7-year anniversary; operates pinball league and tournaments
7-year-old arcade in Mesa, Arizona; hosts approximately 120-player weekly Tuesday tournaments; expanded three times from single room; hosts warm-up tournament for Star Fighters Pinball Festival
Pinball arcade in Mesa, Arizona with ~60 machines, 7-year operating history, 120 weekly tournament players
Pinball podcast/content organization associated with Serge; produces pinball tutorials and rules analysis
Community member identified by Walt Wood as one of the honest voices in pinball industry alongside himself, Kaneda, Kale, and Rachel.
Arcade location in Tempe, Arizona operated by Cale Hernandez; part of pinball roundtable discussions
Commercial location where Ralph plays weekly; used as quality benchmark for Spooky reliability (Evil Dead positive, spotty Spooky history)
Pinball venue where Ralph competed in tournament finals; location of Kale and Rachel
Participated in Expo arcade operating seminar discussing location economics
Arcade venue in Arizona hosting largest single-venue arcade league night; broadcasts Electric Bat Arcade podcast
Tiny arcade operating in Phoenix/Valley of the Sun, Arizona; run by Cale and Rachel; hosts tournaments and tests new games
Venue with 120+ weekly tournament players, 30+ games, comprehensive gameplay data tracking; hosts the 'single largest venue pinball league tournament in the whole wide world'
Host venue in Arizona; operates 62-65 machines; runs weekly Tuesday league and monthly finals; has streaming rig; expanding venue
Arcade venue hosting the Pin Pals Hot Pins podcast episodes
Venue operated by Kale; hosts podcast recording
Arcade venue where Predator had extended play testing; operated by Kale and Rachel
Arcade with detailed John Wick code update video on their Pen Pals podcast
Jeff from Electric Bat was an early guest on We Are Pinball
Other pinball podcast/show; Kaneda states he listens to this and Carrie Hardy's content
Location/operator referenced as attending Pinball Expo omakase with Kaneda
Operator run by 'Kale'; Kaneda positively references as non-paying relationship example
Woman-owned and operated arcade in Tempe, Arizona, founded September 2018 by Rachel Best. Located adjacent to Yucka Tap Room dive bar. Houses mix of classic and modern pinball/arcade games. Operates with podcast and streaming presence.