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Flip Out London

venueactive15 mentionsFirst seen Apr 23, 2018Last seen Dec 19, 2025

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Flip Out London is a volunteer-run pinball club and venue located in Croydon, South London, operating since at least 2019 with approximately 50 pinball games and around 45 league players. The organization serves as both a community gathering space for pinball enthusiasts (hosting leagues on Thursdays and weekends) and a pinball business hub, operating as a parts supplier/distributor and venue for tournaments and events. Key affiliations include Corey Cook (associated with ownership/operations) and hosting of birthday tournaments and competitive pinball events.

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Relationships

  • appears_inAC/DCAC/DC is part of the Flip Out London collectionmedium
  • foundedNeil McRaeCo-founder of Flip Out London pinball venuemedium
  • appears_inAlienAlien was part of Flip Out London's pinball collection as referenced in 2019medium

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Claims (11)

  • factualmedium

    LED adapters can be sourced from Flip Out London at reasonable prices to overcome socket incompatibility

    Source: Mike DussPart 2: 1985 Bally Cybernaut Pinball Project. Dealing with flipper wiring!
  • factualhigh

    Flip Out London required facility upgrades including wall rebuilding, new electrical cabling, carpeting, professional machine servicing, and vending machine installation to accommodate the Five Days of Pinball.

    Source: Infrastructure sectionFANTASTIC FIVE DAYS
  • factualhigh

    Flip Out London has 50-60 games across various eras

    Source: Neil McRaeEpisode 206: Neil McRae, UK Open TD
  • factualhigh

    Flip Out London has a core group of about 50-60 competitive players

Recent Mentions (15)

  • Pinball club and vendor at UKPinfest 2021

    UKPINFEST 2021Aug 29, 2021
  • Pinball venue/group from Croydon that contributed machines to Play Expo 2019

    PLAY EXPO 2019May 3, 2019
  • UK's first dedicated pinball club, opened December 2017 in Croydon, south London

    FLIP OUT LONDONOct 13, 2018
  • Pinball arcade/club venue in Croydon, London; hosted the Five Days of Pinball event; founded by members including Martin Ayub and Neil McRae

    FANTASTIC FIVE DAYSAug 4, 2019
  • Pinball club mentioned as context for parts availability changes from 2000 to 2020

    2020 VISIONMar 19, 2020
  • Former name of Pinball Republic; changed name ~six months prior to interview due to trademark enforcement letter from previous trademark holder.

    Episode 347: UK Open, Sept. 30-Oct. 2, 2022Aug 1, 2022
  • Member-owned pinball club in South London with 30-35 machines including restored Apollo EM machine; founded by Neil McRae and community to increase public pinball availability in UK

Contradictions

  • Existing: Flip Out London is located in Croydon, South LondonvsConflicting: Mention 6 references a stream broadcast from 'The Flipper Room' in Concord, California for a tournament
    Resolved
    kept_existing · Mar 2, 2026

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Source: Neil McRaeEpisode 206: Neil McRae, UK Open TD
  • factualhigh

    Flip Out London is London's first and only pinball club

    Source: Pinball NewsFLIP OUT LONDON
  • factualhigh

    Ten founding members established Flip Out London

    Source: Pinball NewsFLIP OUT LONDON
  • factualhigh

    The venue features approximately 50 pinball machines ranging from electro-mechanicals to modern DMD and LCD titles

    Source: Pinball NewsFLIP OUT LONDON
  • factualhigh

    Monthly membership costs £20 and includes free entry and tournament discounts

    Source: Pinball NewsFLIP OUT LONDON
  • factualhigh

    All machines in the club are set on free play

    Source: Pinball NewsFLIP OUT LONDON
  • factualhigh

    The club does not have permanent catering or alcohol licenses

    Source: Pinball NewsFLIP OUT LONDON
  • opinionhigh

    Maintenance is the biggest ongoing operational challenge for the club

    Source: Pinball NewsFLIP OUT LONDON
  • Episode 124: Neil McRae of the UKApr 23, 2018
  • Member-supported pinball club and arcade in London co-founded by Neil and 9 others, featuring 50-60 games across all eras; also hosts tournament events

    Episode 206: Neil McRae, UK Open TDJul 9, 2019
  • Venue location mentioned in stream broadcast reference for Concord, California

    Concord Champ '25: Round 1, Game 3/4 on Attack from Mars by CGC. Streamed from The Flipper Room.Nov 18, 2025
  • Pinball venue/organization sponsoring birthday tournament; Cory associated with ownership

    London Pinball Birthday Shenanigans at The Grasley Garage!Oct 29, 2025
  • Pinball venue/supplier providing LED adapters and other pinball parts

    Part 2: 1985 Bally Cybernaut Pinball Project. Dealing with flipper wiring!Nov 22, 2025
  • Location/business where Corey Cook operates; source of LED adapters

    Part 5: 1985 Bally Cybernaut Pinball Project. Lamp issues resolved & Barry Visits!Dec 5, 2025
  • Pinball location/distributor; contacted for parts availability

    Part 4: 1997 Sega Jurassic Park The Lost World. Starting on the playfield!Dec 19, 2025
  • UK arcade venue mentioned regarding operator perspective on pinball maintenance and reliability challenges

    PNP 641- Spooky Bug Answers The MOST Important ? About Their NEXT Pin+ Don of A New EraSep 18, 2025
  • Volunteer-run pinball club in Croydon, South London; ~50 games, ~45 league players on Thursdays, operates weekends/Thursdays

    Episode 83 – Neil McRae’s Bright Pinball FutureMar 11, 2019