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Buffalo Billiards

venueactive10 mentionsFirst seen Dec 2, 2017Last seen Nov 15, 2025

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Buffalo Billiards is an Austin, Texas venue that served as a prominent pinball location hosting modern machines and competitive tournaments. The venue hosted the annual Bat City Open tournament and was known for well-maintained pinball equipment. It operated as a hub for the local pinball community, hosting streaming content and serving as a location where players could experience new releases like early P3 games. The venue has since closed, though it remains historically significant to Austin's pinball scene.

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    Buffalo Billiards closed and had three pinball machines that hosted tournaments

    Source: Bruce NightingaleEpisode 161 – Bringin’ It From The Top Rope
  • factualhigh

    Buffalo Billiards in Austin operates a P3 machine on location

    Source: Jack DangerLexy Lightspeed Pinball - Multimorphic P3

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  • Closed pinball and arcade venue in Texas that previously hosted three pinball machines and served as primary venue for Bat City Open and other tournaments; closure described as a significant hit to tournament infrastructure

    Episode 161 – Bringin’ It From The Top RopeFeb 24, 2021
  • Austin, Texas pinball/bar venue with ~30 machines across 3 floors; one of few US locations with Multimorphic machines on location

    JURASSIC PARK INVITATIONAL!May 6, 2020
  • Former Stern Pro Circuit host with Bat City Open event, has closed during pandemic

    Ep 22: Saving PinballDec 3, 2020
  • Sacramento bar where Burrell placed his first routed Metallica machine; game later moved to Fanny Ann's, then returned to Buffalo Billiards

    Episode 11: Smooth OperatorDec 2, 2017
  • Arcade venue in Austin, Texas operating a Multimorphic P3 machine on location

    Lexy Lightspeed Pinball - Multimorphic P3May 21, 2018
  • Austin arcade venue that closed during pandemic; featured Game of Thrones and other pinball machines; hosted tournaments with unique setups (no rubbers on in/out lanes, lightning flippers)

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Episode 311: Fliptronic’s Rebecca & Jordan
Jul 29, 2021
  • Austin, Texas pinball and bar venue; former home of Bat City Open tournament; closed due to COVID-19

    Episode 289: Top Rope PinballDec 1, 2020
  • Austin, Texas venue where Ian Harrower saw early P3 games like Lexi Lightspeed; Kevin Manny's streaming location

    Episode 431: Portal chat with Ian Harrower and Brad AlbrightNov 15, 2025
  • Closed Austin pinball venue where Rebecca played Game of Thrones during COVID; closure referenced as historical context but not primary driver of collective formation

    Dirty Pool Podcast Ep15 – Rebecca Salam on Pinball CollectivesAug 27, 2025
  • Austin bar/billiards hall with 16-17 modern pinball machines, hosts Bat City Open tournament annually, well-maintained by staff

    Episode 52 – How to win Pinburgh with Colin MacAlpineJul 16, 2018