An original bar with pleasant music and a nice bartender!

Add-a-ball is a super fun casual bar. They have a lot of old and new pinball machines with cupholders attached so you can drink and game with no sweat. My friends and I really had a good time playing the games, all the games worked with no issues and the quarter machine worked - thank god lol. Definitely plan on heading back!

Great idea. Would give 5 stars if they kept machines in better working order. All the machines I played were in poor condition which is sad as they have some great titles in there.

Its a dive bar in the best of ways. Large selection of games makes it a really fun place to go. Only problem I have is the place is a huge fire hazard with so many machines and people crammed into such a small space. I still would recommend it.

What a strange grungy little spot. Kind of fun to poke your head into or even walk around with a beer (which are all $5). Unfortunately, the games all cost money, which is fine, but I’m used to spots in Chicagoland that don’t charge for their pinball or arcade games. A few of the machines were also off, so that was a little limiting. I liked being able to buy some penny candy — it’s been a while since I’ve had a Laffy Taffy.The worst part of this place, though, was the proximity of the smokers’ area to the bar. We had to walk through a cloud of cigarette smoke to enter and exit, and the entire bar smelled like smoke. This was a definite downside to to Add-A-Ball and curtailed our visit.

Super rad barcade with a small, quaint feel. Gets really packed so its best to go a bit earlier. Decor is mad personable and they have a great selection of local beers on tap. Loved how old and rickety the building feels, too.

Fun place! But.. I think somebody peed everywhere. Or the bathroom was just potent this particular visit

It a small hole-in-the-wall place, like a small bar, but with a great selection of video and pinball games. We especially had so much fun playing old pinball games! They have some real classics, including Twilight Zone, Medieval Madness, Attack from Mars, and others. Mostly they were 50 cents a game and if you are pretty good, youll get your share of replays. The bar has a good selection of beers.

The cheapest drinks you will find outside of a grocery store. Went here on a date and was blown away by how inexpensive alcohol was. Also most of the games are a quarter to play which is cool, because a lot of places will try and stiff you for 50 cent games. Only knocking this place a star because pinball can only be so fun and they could use a bit of diversity in their arcade selection. Definitely a fun spot, though!

Only regret is checking this place out after *seven years* of living in Seattle and in the same neighborhood. This is now one of my regular haunts. The mood here is always amped and the interior is like stepping into the 80s/set of Stranger Things. I hope Add a Ball is here for decades to come. I never fret blowing $20-$40 on games and drinks here because the time just flys by. Killer Queen and Pac Man Battle Royale FTW. A great place to spend time with a small group of friends. Staff are always low key and cool. Drink and game prices cant be beat. Better than any night club in Seattle, best place for 21+ to have fun without a bunch of drunk idiots around. People here get the right amount of sloshed and have a great time.

Weve been coming here Everytime we visit Seattle which is about once a year. Its a fun little dive with pinball machines filling every room. They have great classics like galaga, Pacman, bust a move and my favorite Zekes Peak. It also has new games. Its 21 and over and you can drink and play. I would give five stars to this place a couple years ago, but right now I think they just need to maintenance some of the older machines. This is a must stop if you are in Fremont.

Went and ordered a whisky with bitters. The bartender told me they were out of bitters but he’d check the back. No big deal. Then He actually came out and found me in the bar with the bitters to add them to my whisky! This place is great and almost all the machines are only 50c!

This place is the inside of one of my childhood fever dreams, but in a good way. Keep freaking me out n delighting me, all at once!!! Adore the cluster of robot fans!!!

Looks shady from the outside, but its a shining gem on the inside! Tons of arcade games to choose from (from classics to Killer Queen), decent beer, ATM and a change machine to fulfill your coin needs indefinitely.

Ive been here at least double digit times and have not had a disappointing night. A unique dive scene with a good variety of games to play.

I have wanted to go here for years and I finally got around to it. Its delightful. The whole space is underground and feels like an 80s movie. A bunch of pinball machines are mixed in with other arcade games both new and old. The small upstairs room is a delight, featuring a couple table games, a small bar, and a handful of pinball machines. If you like coin operated games even a little bit, come to this place and enjoy yourself.

What a great t literal hole in the wall. It was a fantastic place to play pinball. I admit it was hard to find as it sort of seems like its buried in a back alley but very worth the stop it. Greta machines plays set at 50 cents a play. Awesome wall art and really cool.lay out.

Awesome place with a great selection of pinball and arcade games. The drinks were very fairly priced and the free comedy show on Friday was great. All in all a great experience.

THE BEST pinball bar in Seattle in my opinion. Great variety of awesome and well maintained machines. Really fun and whacky atmosphere. Sweet ass Kurt Russel mural. I mean, what else do you want?

Add-A-Ball is the best! Games for everyone! Please respect the people around you, and be considerate. There are often tournaments happening so be aware that people are playing for reals. Dont forget to grab some Cheese Balls!

So many games. great prices. great service. def a recommendation.

Cool bar filled with pinball machines and some other arcade games. The drinks they offer are limited, but the atmosphere is great!

Great selection of games including Killer Queen and a variety of classics. Small space but big atmosphere!

Its a great little hole in the wall pinball place. They have a large variety of machines, spanning many generations of pinball. They also regularly rotate games through, so there is usually something new to play. In addition, they have a good selection of arcade games from the current generation, as well as ones from our childhood. The upstairs is usually only open on the busier nights, but you can always call and ask about that. Most all of the games are a straight 50¢ per play, with the occasional exception being 75¢ for some of the brand new games. They also have some popular table games like Jenga that you can sit at a booth with friends and play for free if youre burned out on the machines.The drink prices are very good, but limited somewhat due to the bar being a bit small. They also have a decent selection of non alcoholic beverages if youre not looking for booze. They do not serve food, aside from a few snacks, but they allow you to bring food in from outside vendors. I suggest the taco truck that is always parked just around the corner, but you could always order a pizza or get something else from the many nearby restaurants.

Does it get any better than a basement bar/arcade that sells cheese puffs? No.

Drinks are cheap. They have some classic arcade games and some super cool new ones. Some games are a little broken, but kinda fits the vibe.

Just awesome, the perfect place to enjoy a beer and take the 80s back with all those pinball and arcade machines. The best of all you can remember all those old days.

AMAZING PLACE! Had a blast. Definitely one of my favorite bars!

This place was super cool! They had so many pinball machines! The people in there are also so friendly. I really liked the enviornment since it was dark but with all the lights from the games, it felt lit up. It feels like youre in someones attic, but in a good way. Its going to be hard to find something like this where I live.

Just a really great place. A wonderful hole in the wall with a decent secletion of drinks and classic games, with a few modern ones thrown in the mix.

Lots of fun. Bring cash! They have quarter machines there.

Incredible way to spend an evening, sober or not! Make sure not to miss Mars Attacks pinball and Zeke’s Peak. Booths on the second floor are your place to chill with your buds.

Great place, great staff. Love you all!

Kitschy arcade, over 100 pinball tables, mostly current, some genuinely antique. Decent bar with sodt drinks available.

Really interesting vibe. Cheap, local beer. Its hard not to have a good time here. Definitely a cool place to spend your night and drop some quarters.

Cramped but cool bar full of pinball and arcade machines. Everything was in working order. Definitely worth a visit

Where to start? Well oddly enough its the placement of change machines. As this place is large in scale for how tiny it can seem walking around. Trust me they squeeze in so much with so little space. The pinball is excellent. The old school is solid with 90s as main focus not a bad thing just some places go more retro like 70s and 80s. This place is like going back to 1994 minus the latest and newer pinball machines(yes they still make new ones) the prices are still low which is great cause arcades are going up in price lately. Only draw back is like all places its popular at night and wait for beer can be 5 plus mins. Not a deal breaker but its just standard for late night gamers. Trust your GPS cause I walked past this block and could not believe my directions. You have to find the entrance near what seems like a parking lot. Like all hidden treasures the search is so worth the small effort

Old school arcade in Fremont where you can grab a beer and spend your quarters reliving your youth or finding a time long forgot. Always fun to beat Time Crisis again.

Such a dope place and tasted one of the best ipa’s I’ve ever had.

The best barcade ever!

Ive spent the birthdays here and it never disappoints. Theyve got a great selection of games, new and old. But the most amazing thing is how it keeps its underground vibe. In fact, I almost dont want to leave a review and put it at risk. But if its keep it despite the tech boom, Im confident itll be a haven for cold rainers and arcade for years to come

Super cool. So many old-school archade games!

If you enjoy both games and beer, why not do them together? Personally recommend 4-person Pac-Man.

So many pinball machines and arcade games. If you have a big group Killer Queen is an awesome time for all.

Decor is mad personable and they have a great selection of local beers on tap.

Pinball, retro games, great beer, even better music. My friends and Is favorite spots.

There always seems to be a fun and new machine here each time I visit. Beer selection is good too. Its a great place to meet with a small group

Great selection of pinball and retro arcade games in a laid back atmosphere. Best place to play pinball in the world!

Interesting hole in the wall. If you dont know what youre looking for you might miss it.Great place to hang out and relive some classic arcade games. Once it starts getting crowded, it can get uncomfortable quickly.

You can win birds sometimes, although the ones I got were defective.

Its great for small groups. Excellent for older people. Mad Dog is served fresh from the glass spigot. You can rent chocolate fountains and theyre only $300 per hour. Some of the radiologists they keep on staff are curious about the eventual effects the plutonium might have on our children, but after a few drinks, theyre less inclined to care. Pinball tournaments on Wednesday.

Great place for classic pinball. Only $0.50 to play. Plus so great classic arcade games like Off Road, Teenage Muta t Ninja Turtles 4-player co-op, and NARC! Arcade NARC is so much better than the NES version. Arcade games are only $0.25!

Ended up spending two hours here that felt like 30min! Easy to get lost in all the great arcade games, both old and new! 2v2 Pac-Man was among the highlights, but there are too many fun games to list here! If you enjoy good drinks and arcade games, set aside several hours to come here with friends or family!

Epitome of Hole in the Wall. Large array of arcade machines with grungy dark atmosphere. A lot of fun for specific occasions. Room upstairs that can be rented out is very eclectic, but a good wide space for events.

Arcade bar with a lot of personality. Heavy grunge vibes with tons of retro and modern arcade games to choose from. A must visit if youre chillinin Fremont.

I found about this place thanks to a recommendation from a friend who visited Seattle before I moved. The arcade bar is great and relax. A like the location and the beer prices. People seems nice although i did not interact with anyone. Definitely coming back. I already suggested the place. You should go to.

Sweet little arcade with booze. What else you want?

Awesome and fun place good atmosphere 50 cent games mainly average price drinks. Good crowd, smells like beer. Thats how u know your in a fun place.

Cheap beer and excellent selection of pinball...exactly what I was looking for

Cool place good beers tons of hipsters.

Exactly as advertised. Fun little dive with a short tap list and a big selection of pinball games. Great place to spend an afternoon or evening!

A venue for steel balls to battle the paddles that defend the hole. Do you possess the touch, the agility, the patience, the power? Do you seek high scores and vintage games? Do you like beer, low light, and good music when taking on Pinbot? Youre almost there when youre thinking about here. Taco truck right outside!

This seems like a good place to hang out with friends, but I found that the novelty kinda wore off sooner than I expected when I went by myself to check it out - the game selection could only go so far. I didnt end up ordering any drinks either, so I cant speak to those.

Neat and lively place! Would definitely recommend! Super cool atmosphere that was darkly lit. So many games to play. Definitely bring some friends to play you in pinball or a childhood oldie arcade game. The bar is kinda small, so there is a bit of a wait sometimes.

Killer spot. Sweet games, cool tunes, chill vibes.

Love this place. Great variety of pinball machines, laid back, and decent selection of beer. Theres always a machine available and its fun to watch others play. Theres also plenty of seating so you can take a break from your intense game of pinball. :)

Play some video games and drink some beer. Nothing wrong with this place :)

Lots of machines especially pinball machines. Nice people, very dark.

Beer was food but the games were a little price at $0.75 a game for some and $1 for otheres. Was disapointed for the drive. There was allot of other places around though that also had good beer

3 stars for effort, but really needs cleaned & repairs. Went there a couple nights as i was in town for work, some good games, just bummed some were out of order, especially the baby pacman. The bartender guy was weird too, they need a more friendly person there. Dude really asked if I took something the night before, I didnt know what he was talking about. Plenty of sketchy people there & he asks the clean clothes guys with jordans on if he stole something ??

I never leave reviews ANYWHERE but i have to leave one here because its an amazing place!!! So much fun!!! Adventurous!!! It feels like I’m in a movie!!! Im here with my best friend ghun we are on a journey

Such a cool place! Its a bit maze-like inside, and thats half the fun. It actually reminds me a lot of the way places are laid out in places like Seoul and Amsterdam: cramped, but theres just something so cool about it. They have a good selection of games as well. Beer selection is solid, but nothing to write home about.

Very cool dive arcade. Immediately felt like a basement party off of my college campus. A ton of vintage cabinets and pinball machines. Even Killer Queen in the back corner was popular and competitive. Total local college kid and punk scene. Simple drinks/shots/tallboy and cheap shots of mad dog 20 20. Hahaha. The decor was wild and almost worth it just for that

So many awesome arcade games, I love Pac-man!

3/4 of the games stole quarters. EVERYTHING is sticky.

A Very Chill, Friendly & Cozy Arcade Bar!

Games and decently priced booze with a great patio

It’s what every pinball place wants to be and only a few can achieve. Has a legit culture and community

They have an version of pong that isnt digital. Its really cool

For retro gaming add-a-ball is the place in Seattle. Great fun and atmosphere

Fun venue. Nice selection of games.

Fun arcade bar with a decent selection, cheap pinball, and strong drinks. What more can you ask for?

This divey hole-in-the-wall has a great selection of arcade and pinball machines.Theres a patio for smoking, beer, and also cheezy puffs. The second floor is open late nights and offers cheap, limited bar service.Its often crowded and loud, but I find myself coming back again and again.

A lot of fun. Large selection of pinball. Several other games as well. Beer selection was pretty decent.Mens bathroom is disgusting. The stall for the toilet is blocked off by a shower curtain, floors are very sticky and the bathroom walls were just the studs.Overall had a great time, but there is a lot of cheap upgrades they could do just to make it look decent.

Really crowded. May want to look into expanding. Other than that, I am happy this place exists

Tons of old arcade games and awesome prices at the bar. Also doesn’t use tokens like some of the other arcade bars so you won’t have to walk around with useless pieces of metal until you go back

Love me some pinball here ♡ !The only place where I’ve foundMad dog 2020 ♡Monthly pinball tournaments, Babes in Pinland.Good prices.They have Attack from Mars!

Love this bar! The games are great and cheap to play, the bar is small with enough of a selection to get your drunk on, and the bartenders are hot!It gets pretty busy at night, so if you love old video games but not fighting bar crowds, I recommend an early afternoon visit. 12/10 recommend.

Fantastic place to have some old fashioned fun! Plenty of pinball games, old arcade machines, and even some new video games with a unique team gameplay.They have a cute little bar for an easy drink or beer, just dont expect anything to complex..this is very much dive bar place after all.There is also a second story. Not an many games up there, but it is a bit more quiet if youre want to relax a bit before going back to gaming.

Quite a busy place. Perfect for friends, drinks, and games. They need to expand. Rather cramped last time I was there. Lines for games, drinks, and quarters were too long. They dont open until 2pm

I recently have been thinking on the day I entered Add-A-Ball 12.5 years ago. To me, that day is a melancholy melody, both whimpering and hissing at me simultaneously in the night. I met all 11 of my current partners (of 12.5 years) at Add-A-Ball during a poly flexible blue collar keto meet up. However, I previously had 16 partners. This means I lost several to other partners or jobs (as they are no longer blue collar), but also some are no longer keto so I lost them in spirit. This is, in my personal and professional opinion as a welder, means that I hear a hiss when I enter Add-A-Ball. Let me explain. We all went for the meet up in 2007 and it was in this very room that we all vowed for one another and became in a relationship. I cannot believe I have lost 5 partners. I havent gone back to Add-A-Ball since the night I met my partners. I dont even know what their keto menu looks like at this point.. I think about when my partner Anna (no longer with us, bready) read some passages including from the bible and sobbed. She read John 6:50, which states: this is the bread that comes down from the heaven. Immediately we knew we were destined to be together. I dont know if I am going to miss her the rest of my life. I met my partners at Add-A-Ball so I am wondering if you could try to do that too?

Fun bar/arcade. A little sketchy and dirty but, Good beer, a bunch of pinball games, but too many games with broken controls on games. Please get a repairman!

One of my favorite places to be when Im in Fremont! Its small but its the best hole in the wall Ive ever been to, please only tell your cool friends!

Dive bar with good pinball gamesNever dead when weve gone, but also never over packed.I dont come here for amazing beer selection or fancy drinks, I come for entertainment with a average beer.

Great atmosphere, great machines, good cider selection (sue me). Was very pleasant with friends, even as crowded as it was when I went there on a Friday night. Absolutely plan on returning on a week night when its less crowded. Keep in mind that the quarter machines only break 1s and 5s, but the bartenders can break 20s for you.

Add-a-Ball is always a good time. They manage to keep it divey in the midst of Fremont. They have classics and some good pinball. Love the decor

So so so fun, this place just started serving wine too which makes it even better. I love the Addams family game, Ringer, Pac Man and of course Killer Queen. This place is fun for small and large groups, and the drinks are reasonably priced.

If youre looking to hang out and have an atypical time, this can be a fun place to waste time and play a few old games. Quite a few pinball and co-op games, but nothing new. Obviously, with some friends (and a few drinks), it probably doesnt matter.

Cool vibe. Classic games.

FUN place with lots of games and drinks. I had a great time