WELCOME TO POP’S!

Established in 2023 by two niche pinball operators, Pop’s has become New England’s central pinball haven for pinball enthusiasts and casuals players alike. Now spreading across New England like a weird germ, we’re proud to provide a number of stand-alone locations for pinball, as well as pop-up and permanent collaborations with establishments such as Newbury Comics, The Coolidge Corner Theatre, and The Boston Children’s Museum.

Pop’s is a place for pinball. We could be verbose, sappy, and sentimental about what it means to us and what it means to you, but at its core, we are a place for pinball. Pop’s, as a space and as a brand, is built upon a few small principals: make space you’d like to see in the world and keep the damn games working.

That’s it!

“ENOUGH YAP I’M IN WHERE DO I FIND MY NEAREST POP’S”

Pop’s I - Bow Market

1 Bow Market Way, Somerville MA 02143. Open daily from 11-11, Sometimes earlier. Sometimes later.

Pop’s at Bow has become somewhat of a staple to the tiny micro-market in the heart of Union Square. Featuring 11 pinball machines, and that’s it, you’ll have a good time to yourself or with friends. We have a change machine and an ATM for all your coin-based needs.

 

POP’S II - DEEP CUTS

21 Main St, Medford MA 02155 Open Tuesday to Saturday from 12-9:30. Open later if there’s a show happening at the music venue.

Pop’s II is nestled inside of Deep Cuts, Boston’s (okay yeah it’s not in Boston proper we get it) best small music venue since Great Scott closed. Change machine and ATM on site. We HIGHLY recommend getting dinner at Deep Cuts!

 

WHO IS POP’S?

You are! But allow us to introduce ourselves.

Daniel Radin is the tall one. Ty Ueda is the small one.

Daniel and Ty met through “Boston” and grew their friendship through the joy of fixing pinball machines. It all went downhill or uphill from there based on your perspective.

If you ever run into one of these two chaps while at a Pop’s or at a concert or a karaoke night somewhere, feel free to introduce yourself!

Photo by Carlie Febo

Images seen here by Carlie Febo (the outside one) and Bryan Lasky (the inside ones).

Thank you to both.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • At the Bow Market location, dogs are technically allowed, but it’s a very small space with loud machines. Think long and hard about whether or not you want to subject your furry friend to that.

    No pets allowed at Deep Cuts!

  • Pop’s I: We do not recommend bringing food in, but we do recommend bringing a drink in from one of the businesses next to Pop’s that is NOT REMNANT BREWING. We love Remnant but their license doesn’t allow their beer to leave their space. We do recommend Nook and Rebel Rebel!

    Pop’s II: Deep Cuts has a full bar! You are welcome to order a drink there and bring it in (use the cup holders please!) Deep Cuts also is a KICK ASS DELI and you should absolutely get a sandwich from them. We recommend eating in the dining area because there’s more places to put your food that is not on a pinball machine.

  • Yes! Tell us the make and model of your pinball machine as well as where you’re located and we’ll see if we can help!

  • Yes! You can! Send us an email at popspinball@gmail.com for more information.

  • We do not, and you, probably, also do not in the long reality of it.

  • Maybe not. Probably. All good things show up with time and patience.

  • We all do! It takes a lot of work and right things to happen in order for a Pop’s to work. We do however, often, put machines on locations that aren’t “Pop’s”. Pass along our name and contact info to your favorite business where you’d like to see pinball machines!