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Pastimes Arcade

venueactive42 mentionsFirst seen Sep 30, 2018Last seen Apr 6, 2026

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Pastimes Arcade is a large commercial pinball and video game arcade venue located in Girard, Ohio, owned and operated by Rob Burke (also referenced as Rob Berk). The arcade houses one of the world's largest pinball collections, featuring approximately 600-1,200 machines including rare, international, Australian, and European titles spanning from the 1930s-1960s and beyond. Pastimes has gained prominence in the pinball community through its participation in Pinball Expo 2025 in Chicago, where it showcased games from its collection demonstrating the evolution of pinball over decades.

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Pastimes

Relationships

  • ownsRob BurkeOwner of Pastimes Arcade in Girard, Ohiomedium
  • appears_inHerculesAtari pinball game on display at Pastimes Arcademedium

Facts

  • achievementFeatures world's largest pinball collectionhigh
  • affiliationOwned and operated by Rob Berk (also referred to as Rob Burke)high
  • affiliationHad booth at 2025 Pinball Expo showcasing game evolution from 1930s-1960shighfrom 2025-09-24 until 2025-09-26
  • attributeHouses approximately 1,200 machines across collectionhighfrom 2025-10-12
  • attributeHouses approximately 600 games from owner's collectionhighfrom 2025-09-24
  • attributeFeatures rare and international pinball gameshigh
  • location

Claims (1)

  • factualmedium

    Pastimes Arcade in Girard, Ohio contains 600 operational pinball machines

    Source: RetroRalphSuper Rare Arcade Game or Pinball Machine?

Recent Mentions (42)

  • Arcade venue; housed collection of wood-rail machines; source of chrome coin doors and custom token prizes

    The Grasley Garage! The Grateful Dead Van & Super Sonic Pick Ups!Apr 6, 2026
  • Arcade location where Rob Berk's Dragon is housed; mentioned as recent visit location

    1978 Interflip Alaska 4 Player EM Pinball Gameplay & TutorialApr 2, 2026
  • Located in Girard, Ohio (419 North State Street); features 400+ pinball and 200 arcade games; staff-maintained; recognized by Guinness World Records; called a potential 'pinball mecca'

    I’m back - and it was overdueJul 4, 2024
  • Mega-location in Girard, Ohio with 100+ pinball machines including EMs, visited by David Rick Morgan

    Episode 3 - Beginner Series - Pinball MapsDec 29, 2024
  • Arcade in Girard, Ohio; owned/operated by Rob Burke

    I played 2 new unreleased gamesDec 11, 2024
  • Rob Burke's arcade in Gerard, Ohio; described as having 'anything and everything you could want to play'

    Pinball Expo 2025 Chat w/Doug "CoolToy"Oct 22, 2025

Contradictions

  • Existing: Arcade houses 600 games from Rob Berk's collection (mention 0)vsConflicting: Collection contains approximately 1,200 machines (mention 5)
    Unresolved
  • Existing: Owner name: Rob Berk (mentions 0, 3, 4, 7)vsConflicting: Owner name: Rob Burke (mentions 2, 4, 5, 6)
    Unresolved

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Located in Girard, Ohio
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  • statusCommercial pinball and video game arcade venuehigh
  • New arcade venue under construction in Girard, Ohio; owned by Rob Burke/Burke Brands; will house 400+ pinball machines and video games on free play

    Official Announcement/Tour of Past Times Arcade & Museum - Girard, OhioJun 8, 2022
  • Arcade venue in Michigan featuring pinball machines and historical displays

    Past Times Pinball History Ep 1: WhiffleSep 26, 2023
  • Arcade venue owned by Rob Burke in Girard, Ohio; recently held grand opening event attended by Retro Ralph

    I'm NOT An ARCADE COLLECTOR!Jun 23, 2023
  • Arcade venue in Girard, Ohio housing 594+ games from Rob Burke's collection, grand opening featured in video

    The Biggest Pinball & Arcade Collection on the Planet!?Jun 11, 2023
  • Arcade venue in Girard, Ohio featuring approximately 600 operational pinball machines; hosts rare Varkon machine; operator confirmed to be Rob Burke based on KB context

    Super Rare Arcade Game or Pinball Machine?Jun 9, 2023
  • Arcade in Ohio owned by Rob Burke where Gullo works; location of most repairs discussed

    Mike Gullo - Pinball Expo 2023 - Pinball NewsOct 20, 2023
  • Arcade/pinball collection owned by Rob Burke in Girard, Ohio; built through strategic acquisition and coupon advertising; houses world's largest private pinball collection; associated with Chicago Pinball Expo.

    Thinking Big - The Visionaries - Pinball Expo 2024 - Rob Berk, Doc Mack, Dave Lawton, Mike JacobsonOct 18, 2024
  • Arcade location in Girard, Ohio; cited by Nick as trackable location via interconnectivity features demonstrating global play tracking.

    Suggestions in Launching a Successful Pinball Campaign - Pinball Expo 2024 - PanelOct 18, 2024
  • Arcade operated by Rob Burke; contains extensive international pinball collection including 80 European machines; inspired Thomason's book concept after seeing original Pinball Pinup machine

    Pinball Pin-Ups: A Visual Celebration - Pinball Expo 2025 - Pinball NewsOct 17, 2025
  • Referenced as a location where host previously saw similar arcade machines

    Galloping Ghost Arcade in 2025 -- Is it the Biggest Video Game Arcade in the World? (Tour & Visit!)Jul 27, 2025
  • Operator in Gerard, Ohio that recently acquired Space Hunt; run by Rob Burke

    Adventures in Pinball - Pinball Show EditionOct 2, 2024
  • Major pinball arcade venue with extensive game collection; currently hosts Break Shot Capcom; mentioned as significant location for rare games

    The Super Sized Dave Sousa EpisodeJul 16, 2024
  • Large commercial pinball arcade in Girard, Ohio hosting and showcasing rare machines; producing educational historical content series

    Past Times Pinball History Ep 19: HerculesApr 24, 2024
  • Venue where Disco Fever and Time Warp are playable; hosts this historical content series

    Past Times Pinball History Ep 21: Disco FeverJun 5, 2024
  • Location hosting the 1999 Sega Harley-Davidson machine; produces pinball history video series

    Past Times Pinball History Ep 22: Harley DavidsonJul 11, 2024
  • Arcade venue; mentioned as potential resource for clarifying Hankin technical specifications

    Silverball Chronicles Ep 42: Hankerin' For Some Hankin Plus Mr. PinballJan 7, 2025
  • Rob Burke's collection facility in Girard, Ohio; Jason visited and documented approximately 1,000 machines across multiple Pennsylvania locations in multi-venue road trip

    Jason Knapp from Knapp's Arcade - Episode 6Dec 8, 2023
  • Pinball and video game arcade in Girard, Ohio; 30,000-sq-ft venue in former grocery store; houses 600+ game collection with emphasis on rare international and European titles

    Arcades Across America Part 3 - Past Times Arcade and Free Gold Watch - Episode 44Oct 11, 2024
  • Rob Burke's year-round pinball collection venue in Girard, Ohio; features Bally 1960s games and international titles

    Episode 429: Pinball Expo 2025 HypeOct 12, 2025
  • Rob Berk's arcade venue in Girard, Ohio; regarded as mecca of pinball in North America

    The Great British Pinball Podcast Ep 30 Part 2 - Exclusive interview Rob Berk - Pinball Expo!Oct 12, 2025
  • Rob Burke's location, among the largest collections of machines on Pinball Map

    Dirty Pool Podcast - Ep22 - Mapping It Out - Pinball Map with RyanDec 12, 2025
  • Ohio-based arcade/collector venue owned by Rob Burke; held mega match play tournament (31 games, 20 rounds) and Friday strikes tournament (82 participants)

    Episode 239 – The Whole PlugNov 13, 2024
  • Berk's venue in Girard, Ohio; 30,000 sq ft former grocery store; 600+ free-play arcade/pinball games; 5-6 full-time technicians; operated Thursday-Sunday with maintenance Monday-Wednesday.

    Episode 406: Rob Berk – Pinball Expo 40th anniversaryOct 5, 2024
  • Arcade venue owned by Rob Burke in Girard, Ohio; part of his pinball empire

    Episode 157: Rob Berk, Chicago Expo 2018Sep 30, 2018
  • Rob Burke's arcade collection; mentioned as potential resource for information on automatic free game percentage calculation systems.

    Pinball Down Under Part 2: Hankerin' For Some Hankin + Mr. PinballJan 8, 2025
  • Mega location in Girard, Ohio; 393 pinball machines plus arcade/video games; open 4 days/week; $20 all-day free play; owned by Rob Burke; specializes in EM games and European solid state imports; recently opened (~1 year).

    Episode 43 - MEGALOCATIONS!Aug 12, 2024
  • Collection organized by manufacturer; serves as pinball museum; location hosts and curates Gottlieb machines demonstrating their quality during EM era

    Episode 73 - Gottlieb System 3: The End of an EmpireMar 10, 2025
  • Large pinball arcade location owned by Rob Berk; features world's largest pinball collection

    Updated Pokémon Pinball Production Schedule; Winchester Update, Free Sonic; Barrels of Fun RumorsFeb 20, 2026
  • Arcade in Gerard, Ohio owned by Rob Burke; large pinball machine collection

    Part 3: 1978 Interflip Alaska 4 Player EM. Underside of the playfield!Feb 17, 2026
  • Rob Burke's arcade in Ohio featuring rare and international pinball games and video games; approximately 1,200 machines across collection

    Pinball Expo 2025 in Chicago with Rob Berk | Ep 175Oct 12, 2025
  • Arcade venue owned/operated by Rob Burke in Girard, Ohio

    Pinball Expo 2025 - What To Expect From Founder Rob BerkSep 5, 2025
  • Arcade owned by Rob Burke; known to house at least one Allied Leisure Getaway

    Crazy Arcade Score! Still in box from the 70's! Also Computer Space: the 1st ever arcade game!Dec 4, 2025
  • Rob Burke's arcade with world record for largest pinball collection; bringing games from collection to Expo including Australian and European titles

    Pinball Expo 2025 with Owner Rob BerkSep 26, 2025
  • Arcade in Ohio run by Rob Burke; features rare machines; Jason planned to visit.

    EP14 Jason KnappJan 26, 2026
  • Commercial pinball venue in Rochester area; referenced for game collection experience

    The Eras Tour - Jersey Jack Pinball Part 2Jan 5, 2026
  • Arcade in Rob Berk's hometown; houses 600 games from his collection; has booth at 2025 Expo showcasing game evolution from 1930s-1960s

    Dirty Pool Podcast - Ep18 - Organizing Pinball Expo with Rob BerkSep 24, 2025