The Sanctum — Local services in Meriden

Went here for the first time last night - very interesting. We joked at first at the building looking sketchy but it really isnt, once you find your way to the Sanctum it looks like your typical arcade hangout with tons of friendly chill people. There are tons of pinball machines i want to say 40+ and there were always open ones so we could keep switching around. It was $10 per person for us to play unlimited which is awesome. It is also Byob and has some seating. I dont reccommend using the bathrooms here but i do reccommend waiting to play medieval madness, its amazing and has everything you want in a pinball game. Really cool that this place exists and is reasonably priced. Well...

This is a great spot to try a lot of pinball machines, for not a lot of money. $20 all you can play and usually about 50 machines available. There's a lot of staples, but also a rotating selection of machines, from old school to the latest machines. They also host launch parties when the new Stern games come out. They also have newer offerings from Jersey Jack, Spooky Pinball, etc. It's also a wonderful crowd of people. Everyone is friendly. There's so many knowledgeable people there who are more than happy to help someone out who is new to the game and wants to learn more. They also run a lot of leagues and tournaments throughout the year. Stop in, you won't be...

Awesome club full of really kind people. Just moved up from Atlanta and this is the first place I've been in CT where people actively go out of their way to talk to you. Great way to meet friends. The arcade itself features a fantastic selection of iconic games and hidden gems from most major manufacturers, and all of them are in some of the best condition I've seen for mid-sized arcades. The technicians there work hard to keep everything playable and functional, and they build community by hosting tournaments where small, randomly assigned groups play a random game on each round until...