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Free Gold Watch

venueactive119 mentionsFirst seen May 2, 2014Last seen Mar 4, 2026

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Free Gold Watch is a prominent San Francisco pinball arcade and venue that operates 50-60+ machines through a communal multi-operator model. Founded around 2013, it also runs a screen printing business and hosts the San Francisco Pinball Department (SFPD) league with an 80+ member capacity and 1+ year waitlist. The venue serves as a regional competitive hub, hosting tournaments (City Champ, Godzilla Championship, Pinball Profile World Tour) and streaming events, while being instrumental in the Bay Area pinball community's growth and development.

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No aliases

Relationships

  • affiliated_withMatt HenryOwner/operator of Free Gold Watch arcade; collaborated with Manu on streaming setupmedium
  • affiliated_withManuWorks at Free Gold Watch; uses venue as primary streaming content locationmedium
  • affiliated_withScorbitEarly adopter location for Scorbit beta installations; Ron Richards originated Scorbit concept heremedium
  • hostsPinball Profile World TourHosted first Pinball Profile World Tour eventmedium

Facts

  • achievementHosted Godzilla Super7 Stern Tournament on 2025-09-05highfrom 2025-09-05 until 2025-09-05
  • attributeHybrid venue concept combining bar with pinball machineshigh
  • attributeKnown for well-maintained machines and welcoming community atmospherehigh
  • attributeContains 60+ pinball machineshigh
  • intelligence_frequency_spikenoexpertfrom 2026-03-02
  • locationPinball arcade/venue in San Franciscohigh
  • roleHosts pinball streaming content

Claims (33)

  • factualhigh

    Free Gold Watch arcade is located next to a daycare center in the Haight district of San Francisco

    Source: Mystery Pinball Theater hostsLabyrinth 2.0 Code with New Sound Package!
  • factualhigh

    Free Gold Watch in San Francisco carries Labyrinth and other rare pinball machines

    Source: Host 1Dune Pinball Reaction
  • factualhigh

    Free Gold Watch owners Shannon and Brian purchased Labyrinth based on Shannon's strong desire to have it at the venue

    Source: ManuLabyrinth Pinball (2023 Barrels of Fun)
  • factualhigh

    Free Gold Watch operates a customized James Bond 007 Premium Edition Plus with scuba-themed modifications

Recent Mentions (120)

  • San Francisco pinball location where Ron Richards had the inspiration moment for Scorbit platform

    Over Ten Years in the Making, Scorbit is on the Verge of a BreakoutOct 26, 2025
  • Pinball location in San Francisco; has Black Knight: Sword of Rage Pro available for play

    the spinner is lit. Episode - 22 - Unleash - The - TitansApr 20, 2019
  • San Francisco pinball venue where Ron Richards played mix of solid-state, DM, and modern games in early pinball experience

    INDISC 2022 Classics Target Match Play Final RoundsDec 28, 2022
  • Arcade venue hosting a modified Stern Stars machine with community code upgrades including ball save and wizard modes

    Defender Pinball vs. Defender Arcade vs. MPT3kOct 5, 2020
  • San Francisco pinball venue hosting City Champ tournament and Lady Luck machine with specific spinner backhand technique

    Episode 10 - San Francisco City ChampJul 1, 2019
  • Arcade/pinball venue hosting the stream; location of the Rack 'Em Up machine with custom Powerball mod

    Rack 'Em Up (Gottlieb 1983)

Contradictions

  • Existing: Free Gold Watch is located in San FranciscovsConflicting: Mention 9 describes it as 'in unspecified city' with multiple Stern games
    Resolved
    kept_existing · Mar 2, 2026
  • Existing: Free Gold Watch is located in San FranciscovsConflicting: Mention 9 describes it as 'in unspecified city' despite all other mentions clearly placing it in San Francisco
    Resolved
    kept_existing · Mar 2, 2026
  • Existing: Venue operates 50-60+ machinesvsConflicting: Mention 17 states 50+ machines, while mentions 4, 14, 19 state 60+ machines
    Resolved
    kept_existing · Mar 2, 2026

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  • roleHosts San Francisco Pinball Department League and City Champ tournamenthigh
  • roleHosts San Francisco Pinball Department (SFPD) meetingshigh
  • statusCommercial pinball operator locationhigh
  • Source: Manu (direct observation)
    It's A "Cyber Race" VPX (Flux 2024)
  • factualhigh

    Free Gold Watch will receive a Jaws pinball machine in approximately two weeks

    Source: Manu (host)It's A "Cyber Race" VPX (Flux 2024)
  • factualhigh

    Free Gold Watch acquired Venom Pro approximately 2-3 days before this stream

    Source: LawrenceVenom Pro (Stern 2023) live at Free Gold Watch
  • factualmedium

    Free Gold Watch arcade is located approximately one kilometer from Manu's primary venue

    Source: ManuVirtual Pinball with Scorbit Integration - Setup and Use Tutorial
  • factualhigh

    Free Gold Watch is San Francisco's largest pinball location

    Source: Knapp Arcade article title and ABC7 News coverageA Look at San Francisco's Largest Pinball Location, Free Gold Watch
  • factualhigh

    Free Gold Watch operates as both a print shop and pinball arcade

    Source: Author (Knapp Arcade)A Look at San Francisco's Largest Pinball Location, Free Gold Watch
  • factualhigh

    Free Gold Watch owner Matt is planning to organize all Marvel pinball games in a row

    Source: Dr. C (host)The Avengers LE - Stern 2012
  • factualmedium

    The slingshots at Free Gold Watch's Avengers machine do not fire reliably

    Source: Dr. C (host)The Avengers LE - Stern 2012
  • opinionmedium

    Free Gold Watch selected Stranger Things as quarter game of the month partly due to new Netflix season 4 release

    Source: Stream host speculationStranger Things Pro (Stern 2019)
  • factualhigh

    Free Gold Watch is located at Waller and Stanion in the Hate District of San Francisco

    Source: Stream host venue identificationStranger Things Pro (Stern 2019)
  • factualmedium

    Free Gold Watch is the biggest pinball arcade in San Francisco with 57 pinball machines

    Source: HostAlien (Pinball Brothers 2020)
  • factualhigh

    Free Gold Watch arcade in San Francisco has Prospector, Bow and Arrow, Royal Flush, Wizard, Sky Jump, and Birdman machines

    Source: BT3K Manu Robert T. SmithSky Jump (Gottlieb & Co. 1974)
  • factualhigh

    Free Gold Watch arcade in San Francisco has approximately 50 pinball machines

    Source: Manu Smith (host)Willy's Wonderland VPX
  • factualhigh

    Free Gold Watch has 50+ pinball machines and is a major competitive venue in San Francisco

    Source: Manu SmithEpisode 298: Manu Smith, Mystery Pinball Theater 3000
  • factualhigh

    Free Gold Watch location features multiple classic EM machines from the 1970s including games from 1975-1978

    Source: Mystery Pinball Theater 3000Prospector (Sonic 1977)
  • factualhigh

    A Stern Stars machine at Free Gold Watch arcade has been modified with community code featuring ball save and wizard modes, developed by a Pinside community member

    Source: HostDefender Pinball vs. Defender Arcade vs. MPT3k
  • factualhigh

    Free Gold Watch machines are cleaned daily despite being closed to public and largely unplayed

    Source: MBT3KMedieval Madness Chicago Gaming Remake
  • factualhigh

    Medieval Madness remake is a new addition to Free Gold Watch's game lineup

    Source: MBT3KMedieval Madness Chicago Gaming Remake
  • factualhigh

    Spider-Man at Free Gold Watch has been tournament-played; post rubbers have been removed from at least one machine

    Source: Mystery Pinball Theater 3000Spiderman (Stern 2007)
  • factualhigh

    Free Gold Watch arcade had 30 pinball machines pulled from the wall for renovation at time of stream

    Source: MBT3K direct observationGhostbusters (Stern 2016)
  • opinionmedium

    Free Gold Watch is one of the premier pinball locations in San Francisco with the most pinball in the city

    Source: Mystery Pinball Theater 3000Build an inexpensive Pinball Camera Rig for streaming
  • factualhigh

    Free Gold Watch has 57 pinball tables

    Source: Mystery Pinball Theater 3000Build an inexpensive Pinball Camera Rig for streaming
  • factualhigh

    Free Gold Watch arcade in San Francisco operates as both a pinball venue and t-shirt printing facility

    Source: Streamer observationCactus Canyon (Bally 1998)
  • factualhigh

    Allagash is the official beer at Free Gold Watch

    Source: Host David ElrodHighlight: Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory (Jersey Jack 2019)
  • factualhigh

    Free Gold Watch in San Francisco is currently running Scorbit beta equipment on multiple machines

    Source: Jay AdelsonEpisode 214: Scorbit
  • factualhigh

    The vast majority of games at Free Gold Watch are in great working order

    Source: Knapp Arcade2019 SUMMER ARCADE TOUR STOP 6: Free Gold Watch - San Francisco, California (July 2019)
  • factualhigh

    Free Gold Watch operates as both a printshop and pinball arcade

    Source: Knapp Arcade2019 SUMMER ARCADE TOUR STOP 6: Free Gold Watch - San Francisco, California (July 2019)
  • factualhigh

    Free Gold Watch has an amazing collection with tons of variety spanning older EMs, newest games from Stern/Chicago Gaming/Jersey Jack, and classics from Bally/Williams/Gottlieb

    Source: Knapp Arcade2019 SUMMER ARCADE TOUR STOP 6: Free Gold Watch - San Francisco, California (July 2019)
  • factualmedium

    Free Gold Watch in San Francisco is a print shop with 40+ pinball machines, all maintained to home collection standards

    Source: Dead Flip hostWe back, baby! #Pinball #Streaming 10/05/15
  • factualhigh

    Free Gold Watch operated 34 amusement machines

    Source: Article authorSan Francisco Votes for Pinball
  • Apr 6, 2022
  • Pinball arcade and print shop located on Waller Street/Stanyan in San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury district; hosts City Champ 9 and serves as home to SF Pinball Department league; operates ~50 pinball machines and does commercial printing work for Stern Pinball

    San Francisco City Champ 9: Qualifying RoundsAug 17, 2022
  • Pinball venue in San Francisco where Ron Richards played in early league nights. Had 6 machines initially, now has ~50-60 machines.

    Dirty Pool Podcast - Ep26 - Ron Richards of Scorbit The Online Pinball EcosystemMar 4, 2026
  • Pinball establishment in San Francisco known for merchandise featuring themed designs on zipper hoodies

    S232: Harlem Globetrotters (Bally)Jan 22, 2020
  • Pinball venue where Martin Robbins runs Flip Frenzy tournaments

    Ep 4: Andreas Pedersen, The Best Tourney Format as a TD, & Streaming Tips From HomeJun 26, 2020
  • Arcade location in Bay Area where the stream took place

    Burning out a Banzai Run Pop Bumper (Williams 1988)Jan 25, 2021
  • Location venue in California featuring multiple classic EM pinball machines; used for Thursday location streams

    Prospector (Sonic 1977)Feb 23, 2021
  • Arcade location where Matt operates; houses pristine Avengers and other machines; location for arcade modifications and gameplay

    Mustang (Stern 2014 / Bullitt LE Mod)Aug 9, 2022
  • A location where the primary player works or is affiliated with; known for jokes about popping toes in reference to Walter

    Late Night Pinballin': Willy WonkaDec 22, 2019
  • Arcade/pinball venue associated with Walt Wood; Walt explains the historical naming origin

    Toy Story 4 (Jersey Jack Pinball 2022)Aug 3, 2022
  • Pinball arcade in San Francisco with ~53 machines; streaming location for this content

    Cactus Canyon (Bally 1998)Aug 28, 2019
  • Described as 'the biggest pinball arcade in San Francisco, California' with 57 pinball machines including Alien and Godzilla

    Alien (Pinball Brothers 2020)Nov 11, 2021
  • Location where this GOTG machine is located; has skylights affecting glare during play

    Guardians Of The Galaxy (Stern 2017)Jul 24, 2020
  • Arcade venue where real Congo machine is being prepared; mentioned as location streamer may play soon

    Congo (Williams 1995) Virtual PinOct 1, 2019
  • Location where the streaming is taking place; has a dryer nearby; hosts pinball machines for employees and public

    Tales of the Arabian Nights (Williams 1988)Oct 23, 2019
  • Mentioned as venue/organization where team members work, appears in stream layout logo

    Theater of Magic (Bally 1995)Jan 27, 2020
  • Arcade/venue where physical Addams Family pinball machine is located; host frequents for league play

    The Addams Family VPX B&W Edition w/Pup PackDec 10, 2020
  • Arcade/pinball venue located near Manu's home; mentioned as a location where El Rocket plays

    Hot Wheels (American Pinball 2020)Dec 14, 2022
  • San Francisco arcade where the stream took place; host mentions having installed machines there

    Playing John Wick Pro (Stern 2024)Jun 15, 2024
  • Arcade/bar location where the stream is taking place, features pinball machines and appears to be a community gathering space.

    Highlight: Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory (Jersey Jack 2019)Aug 25, 2019
  • Arcade/bar venue in Orange County area where Labyrinth is installed; owners Shannon and Brian purchased it; hosts Manu's streaming and league play

    Labyrinth Pinball (2023 Barrels of Fun)Aug 29, 2024
  • Pinball arcade located in San Francisco where Manu works and streams from; one of his favorite locations.

    The Big Lebowski (Dutch Pinball 2016) NEW CODE!Nov 9, 2022
  • San Francisco-area pinball venue hosting San Francisco Pinball League Finals and City The Champ tournaments; has significant streaming infrastructure and equipment

    Pinball Magic VP (Capcom 1995)May 19, 2019
  • Competitive pinball arcade location where Spider-Man has tournament play; community reference point

    Spiderman (Stern 2007)Jun 6, 2020
  • Pinball arcade/location in San Francisco where MBT3K streams; home base for Mystery Pinball Theater content

    Hoops (Premier/Gottlieb 1991)Apr 22, 2021
  • San Francisco-based arcade/pinball venue known for carrying rare and vintage pinball machines including Labyrinth

    Dune Pinball ReactionMay 6, 2025
  • Arcade location in San Francisco featuring rare games including Labyrinth; visited by Dr. C for gameplay experience

    New Pinball Machines! King Kong, Dune, Portal, Harry Potter, Merlin's ArcadeMay 1, 2025
  • Pinball arcade venue in the Haight district of San Francisco; location for Mystery Pinball Theater streams; hosts various pinball machines

    Labyrinth 2.0 Code with New Sound Package!Feb 27, 2026
  • San Francisco pinball arcade hosting 50-60+ machines, venue for Mystery Pinball Theater 3000 stream, hosts City Champ annual tournament

    Halloween Pins: Monster Bash (CGC 2018)Oct 27, 2022
  • San Francisco pinball arcade where stream is occurring; operates 50-60+ machines; hosts community leagues and tournaments

    JAWS Premium (Stern 2024) - Featuring Ball-Eating SharkMar 23, 2024
  • San Francisco pinball arcade with 50+ machines, recently added Harlem Globetrotters and original Avengers

    Jokerz! (1988 Williams / VPW)Jul 14, 2022
  • San Francisco pinball arcade hosting Mystery Pinball Theater 3000 stream; operates 50-60+ machines and hosts competitive tournaments

    Foo Fighters Premium (Stern 2023)Nov 14, 2023
  • San Francisco pinball arcade/venue where Manu previously worked/operates; source of equipment for streaming setup

    Virtual Pinball: Avengers (Stern 2013) with PuP PackJun 24, 2020
  • Pinball arcade and venue in San Francisco where the stream is being recorded; quarter-operated machines; hosts 50-60+ pinball games; home location for Dr. C and San Francisco pinball community

    The Avengers LE - Stern 2012Jul 19, 2022
  • Venue where the modified S.T.A.R.S. machine is located and streaming is taking place

    Stars 2020 - New code for Stern Stars (1978)Oct 7, 2020
  • San Francisco pinball arcade where the stream is taking place, known for extensive machine collection and record collection

    Who Dunnit (Bally 1995)Sep 7, 2023
  • San Francisco pinball arcade (1675 Waller Street) hosting the modified Avengers LE machine; run by Matt Henry

    The Avengers LE (Stern 2012)Feb 20, 2020
  • Pinball venue where this stream is taking place; hosts Attack from Mars remake and other machines

    Attack From Mars remake on a Saturday NightJul 14, 2019
  • San Francisco pinball arcade where stream is taking place; houses Alvin G Soccer Ball machine

    Soccer-Ball(Alvin G. 1991)Aug 23, 2019
  • Arcade/pinball venue in San Francisco Bay Area where Manu manages machines via Scorebit

    Virtual Pinball with Scorbit Integration - Setup and Use TutorialOct 29, 2022
  • Arcade/venue location where Manu and l1ttlebubblegum are streaming from; hosts Funhouse 2.0

    Funhouse 2.0 - Rudy's Nightmare w / l1ttlebubblegum (Pedretti Gaming - 2021)Jan 10, 2023
  • Pinball arcade venue in San Francisco where host works; mentioned in context of premium pinball machine availability (Jurassic Park Premium Edition)

    Strange Science VPX (Bally 1986)Oct 1, 2021
  • San Francisco pinball arcade referenced regarding custom merchandise printing for host's stream shirts

    Blood Machines (2022 VPW)Apr 21, 2022
  • Pinball arcade venue in San Francisco where Manu Smith typically streams; hosts rare machines including Big Bang Bar

    That time I Big Bang Bar'ed twice in one game: Big Bang Bar VPW (Capcom 1996)Mar 30, 2023
  • Pinball arcade venue in San Francisco where Manu has previously played and may return for follow-up physical machine comparisons

    Firepower Battle: Real Pinball vs. Virtual PinballNov 16, 2022
  • Pinball arcade venue; Manu plans to stream from there Thursday afternoon in the 2pm time slot, featuring Medieval Madness Chicago Coin remake with color screen

    Corvette Virtual Pin (Midway 1994)Jul 15, 2020
  • San Francisco pinball arcade hosting 50-60+ machines with league play; community hub featured in stream

    Led Zepplin Premium (Stern 2020)Dec 20, 2021
  • Arcade venue that had a physical NBA Fastbreak machine where a player achieved high scores on every team

    NBA Fastbreak Duel Stream: FriscoPinball v.s MPT3kSep 1, 2021
  • San Francisco pinball arcade where Manu plays; will receive Jaws machine in two weeks

    It's A "Cyber Race" VPX (Flux 2024)Jan 11, 2024
  • Venue in San Francisco where Tilted Spider runs tournaments and location streams

    Pro Pinball: Timeshock! Ultra Edition (Barnstorm Games 2016)Sep 7, 2022
  • Arcade location in San Francisco where stream is taking place; hosts multiple pinball machines

    Black Knight SOR Pro (Stern 2019)Feb 1, 2021
  • Pinball venue where Cactus Canyon is regularly placed in tournament and where Manu is associated

    Cactus Canyon & CC Continued VPX (Bally)Dec 22, 2020
  • Pinball arcade and venue in San Francisco (Waller and Stanion, Hate District) where the stream is being conducted

    Stranger Things Pro (Stern 2019)Jun 20, 2022
  • Venue in San Francisco where host has been streaming pinball content; described as t-shirt place with adjacent food trucks

    Harry Potter: Goblet of Fire Virtual Pin version 0.49 (ScottyWic 2020)Feb 10, 2020
  • Arcade venue used as research/data-gathering location by Guardians v2.0 development team; source of competitive gameplay footage and tournament player analysis

    Guardians of the Galaxy v2.0 VPX Sneak Peek w DaphishbowlJul 1, 2022
  • Pinball arcade in San Francisco with extended hours; venue where Manu plans to play with friend Mary

    Jokers VPX (Williams 1988)May 31, 2021
  • Pinball and arcade venue in San Francisco hosting this stream; known community location with large machine collection

    Ghostbusters (Stern 2016)Mar 19, 2020
  • Pinball arcade venue in San Francisco where MPT3K streams; has multiple pinball machines and hosts streams

    That time I broke The Lord of the Rings (Stern 2003)Feb 10, 2021
  • Location referenced by Jon Hey in context of new streaming machine setup discussion

    Spiderman (Stern 2007)Jun 13, 2020
  • Pinball venue/arcade where host tested Radical machine

    Virtual Pinball: Doctor Who (Midway 1992)Jun 3, 2020
  • Pinball venue hosting a charity stream on January 3rd with Manu

    Jack-Bot VPX (Williams 1995)Dec 25, 2020
  • Location hosting Manu's charity stream on Sunday for Pinball Outreach Project

    Radical VPX (Bally 1990)Jan 2, 2021
  • Pinball arcade venue in San Francisco where this stream takes place, houses Elvis and multiple other pinball machines

    Elvis (Stern 2004)Nov 10, 2021
  • Arcade location where Jon previously played Indianapolis 500 on a real machine; arcade has since removed the game

    Indianapolis 500 VP (Bally 1995)Apr 22, 2020
  • Host's local pinball venue currently shut down, preventing access to new games

    High Speed VP Mod: Williams 1986Jul 22, 2020
  • Pinball arcade venue in San Francisco with approximately 50 machines, where Manu streams on Thursdays

    Willy's Wonderland VPXMar 18, 2021
  • Arcade operated by Matt Henry in San Francisco Bay Area; owned by Mystery Pinball Theater 3000

    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pro (Stern 2020)Apr 8, 2021
  • Arcade venue where Nick works, mentioned as a location he frequents

    IRON PINBALL Battle - MandalorianSep 30, 2021
  • Arcade location hosting the live stream; recently acquired Venom Pro

    Venom Pro (Stern 2023) live at Free Gold WatchSep 17, 2023
  • Local arcade near MBT3K (~5 min away); venue where he has streamed pinball

    Batman '66 (Stern 2016)Jun 27, 2020
  • Premier pinball arcade location in San Francisco with 57 tables; where the streaming rig is deployed

    Build an inexpensive Pinball Camera Rig for streamingFeb 14, 2020
  • Pinball venue where Scorbit system is installed and being tested; described as 'secret hedge works' for development; operators include Matt Henry, Greg Creech, and Sean

    Scorbit System Q&A with Jay AdelsonOct 30, 2019
  • Pinball arcade/repair shop location where MBT3K is streaming; currently closed to public but machines are maintained and staffed

    Medieval Madness Chicago Gaming RemakeJul 18, 2020
  • Pinball arcade location in San Francisco, California where stream is being conducted; currently closed to public due to COVID red zone

    The Big Lebowski (Dutch Pinball 2016)Nov 29, 2020
  • Arcade venue in San Francisco frequented by Scotty Wick and friends; mentioned as inspiration for Pizza Time concept

    Pizza Time Preview (Scotty Wic 2020)Nov 18, 2020
  • Arcade venue where the stream takes place; location where Bad Girls is installed and maintained

    Bad Girls (Gottlieb 1988) at Free Gold WatchMar 22, 2023
  • Pinball arcade/venue in San Francisco (1767 Waller Street) where The Mandalorian machine is located

    The Madalorian (Stern 2021) with TopperMar 15, 2023
  • Pinball arcade venue in San Francisco, California hosting multiple EM and modern pinball machines including Sky Jump.

    Sky Jump (Gottlieb & Co. 1974)May 16, 2021
  • Apparel designer creating Belles and Chimes themed shirts

    Pinball Outreach Project Charity Event with Belles and Chimes PDX!Apr 1, 2017
  • Pinball arcade venue with 40 machines; mentioned as supporter and venue Jack references

    BSD! #Pinball #Streaming 10/20/15Oct 26, 2015
  • Pinball arcade in San Francisco; 40+ machines, well-maintained custom collection; $0.50 plays; hosted Jack during TwitchCon

    World Cup Soccer - Bally 1994 #Pinball #Streaming 09/29/15Oct 8, 2015
  • Arcade bar/print shop in San Francisco with 40+ collector-quality pinball machines

    We back, baby! #Pinball #Streaming 10/05/15Oct 8, 2015
  • San Francisco pinball venue with pawn-shop aesthetic; formerly t-shirt screen printing business; features Pirates of the Caribbean, Elton John, Jaws

    I'm Back from CaliforniaMay 1, 2024
  • Pinball arcade and printing business in San Francisco operated by Matthew Henri; hosted SFPD league; operated 34 machines; instrumental in lobbying for regulatory change

    San Francisco Votes for PinballMay 2, 2014
  • Pinball arcade and gaming venue in San Francisco, California; known for hosting rare and classic arcade/pinball machines

    Pawn Stars Visits Free Gold Watch Arcade in San Francisco, CaliforniaDec 19, 2022
  • San Francisco pinball arcade and print shop venue featuring 50+ playable pinball machines from multiple eras and manufacturers

    A Look at San Francisco's Largest Pinball Location, Free Gold Watch Sep 6, 2022
  • Pinball arcade and bar venue in San Francisco, California; also operates as a t-shirt printing company; known for hosting extensive collection of rare and classic pinball machines

    2019 SUMMER ARCADE TOUR STOP 6: Free Gold Watch - San Francisco, California (July 2019)Jul 1, 2019
  • Pinball arcade venue in San Francisco; host played Jersey Jack Hobbit LE there; known for premium machine collection

    Pinball GaloreAug 14, 2014
  • Pinball arcade in San Francisco where Chris Frebus played Black Pyramid; mentioned in passing

    Facts Are HardFeb 13, 2015
  • San Francisco arcade where Jared played Black Knight on real machine in 2014, confirming ramp difficulty

    Sounds HardJul 16, 2017
  • Creator of vector art playfield design/overlay for Chris Frebus's restoration project

    Virtual Pinball For Real, or VPCabs Interview.May 23, 2016
  • Pinball arcade in San Francisco run by Matt Henri; Kyle's favorite venue

    Around the Playfield: The Kyle Spiteri InterviewJun 26, 2025
  • San Francisco pinball arcade with 50+ machines; venue where Mary was introduced to Black Knight: Sword of Rage and the Bay Area pinball community

    Outer Orbit Closed :(Mar 8, 2025
  • Pinball arcade and venue in San Francisco hosting the Godzilla Championship tournament

    Stern Pinball Godzilla Championship Series: Free Gold WatchSep 9, 2025
  • Referenced as example pinball arcade/venue with rare and classic machines

    Arcades Across America Part 2 - Lynn's Arcade - Episode 42Sep 20, 2024
  • San Francisco-based pinball arcade and screen printing business; operates 60+ machines through communal multi-operator model; combines pinball arcade with merchandise printing

    Arcades Across America Part 3 - Past Times Arcade and Free Gold Watch - Episode 44Oct 11, 2024
  • Venue hosting City Champ tournament in San Francisco

    Episode 277: Surviving Johnny ModicaSep 1, 2020
  • Pinball arcade venue in San Francisco with 50+ machines. Owner Matt Henry collaborated with Manu on streaming setup. Venue is catalyst for Manu's streaming career and primary content location.

    Episode 298: Manu Smith, Mystery Pinball Theater 3000Feb 28, 2021
  • San Francisco-area pinball league venue; Free Gold Watch League has 80+ participants; hosted first Pinball Profile World Tour night where Teolis played Leslie Ruckman on Fishtails

    Episode 335: INDISC 2022 recapFeb 20, 2022
  • San Francisco pinball arcade venue currently running Scorbit beta installations; mentioned as early adopter location.

    Episode 214: ScorbitAug 9, 2019
  • San Francisco pinball arcade and t-shirt printing business operating the San Francisco Pinball Department league since 2013 with 80-member limit and 1+ year waitlist; hosts multiple game types and serves as regional competitive hub

    Episode 223: From California to CopenhagenOct 16, 2019
  • San Francisco pinball venue hosting first Pinball Profile World Tour event September 23, 2024

    Episode 217: The Pinball Profile World Tour!Sep 11, 2019
  • San Francisco pinball venue hosting the San Francisco Pinball Department League and City Champ tournament; known for well-maintained machines and welcoming community atmosphere

    Episode 42: Mike MillerMay 22, 2017
  • Arcade venue in San Francisco where Chris previously played Wizard of Oz and accidentally stacked multiballs

    Blab is Dead. Long Live Blab.Aug 16, 2016
  • Pinball venue in San Francisco where Ron Richards originated the Scorbit concept

    Over Ten Years in the Making, Scorbit is on the Verge of a BreakoutOct 16, 2025
  • Host venue for tournament on 9/5/2025; arcade/bar location in unspecified city with multiple Stern games

    Godzilla Super7 Stern Tournament - Free Gold Watch 9/5/2025Sep 8, 2025
  • Arcade venue in San Francisco where stream is taking place; owner appears on stream

    Star Wars Pro (Stern 2025)Dec 6, 2025
  • Commercial pinball operator location where Godzilla Premium building mech experienced heavy play (year and change) leading to rail failure

    Flash Gordon (Bally 1981) VPW ModDec 4, 2025
  • Commercial pinball location with CGC remake Medieval Madness; castle is broken and awaiting parts

    Medieval Madness Release Stream (VPW 2025 / Williams 1997)Oct 8, 2025
  • Venue where Mandalorian topper will be set up next week

    Pre-War Pinball GameplaySep 16, 2025
  • Pinball arcade in San Francisco with 60+ machines; used by Alex for playtesting and design inspiration before building Trogdor

    Homebrew Showcase: Trogdor! Pinball by Alex LabascoNov 7, 2025
  • Pinball venue in San Francisco mentioned during stream; has pinball machines available to play

    Concord Champ '25: Round 1, Game 3/4 on Attack from Mars by CGC. Streamed from The Flipper Room.Nov 18, 2025
  • Pinball arcade in San Francisco with significant collection including original Bally Cactus Canyon and Big Lebowski

    Gottlieb System 3 - The Future is the PastJan 29, 2026
  • Referenced as example of successful hybrid venue concept (bar with pinball machines)

    Dirty Pool Podcast Ep08 – Brewing Beans & Flipping Dreams: Tony from What's BrewingJun 19, 2025
  • Pinball venue/business where Manu works; hosts San Francisco Pinball Department (SFPD) meetings; streaming content location

    Dirty Pool Podcast - Ep12 - Manu - Streaming, Free Gold Watch, and Virtual PinballJul 15, 2025