Sparks Pinball Museum & Arcade - Oakland Mall
Back in the 1980s and 90s, arcades were the heart of the mall—a place where friends gathered, high scores were chased, and the sounds of pinball and video games filled the air. Step back in time and relive the magic of the classic mall arcade with Sparks.
While we call ourselves a museum, Sparks is a fully functioning arcade. Our collection features a wide variety of vintage and rare pinball machines ready for you to play, along with an impressive lineup of retro video arcade games, classic Skee-Ball, and other unique games. In total, you’ll find more than 150 games on the arcade floor to explore and enjoy.
Need a snack while you play? We offer boxed candy, potato chips, bottled soda, and tea. Since we don’t have a kitchen, guests are welcome to bring in outside food, and we’re happy to provide seating for your group.
Sparks is a pay-one-price family fun center—which means no quarters, no tokens, and no tickets. Just pay admission and enjoy unlimited play on every game.
You’ll find us on the second floor of the mall near JCPenney. For the easiest access, we recommend using the John R Road entrance (not the I-75 side)—it’s located just to the left of JCPenney.
Our hours are different from standard mall hours, so please check the schedule below when planning your visit.
Come experience the sights, sounds, and excitement of a classic arcade—just like you remember.
