KingPins Family Entertainment Center is a video arcade and family entertainment venue listed in our Portland, Oregon directory. As a “family entertainment center,” the venue is positioned around all-ages play, suggesting a setup that pairs arcade machines with the kind of attractions that work for mixed-age groups. The entry sits in our records as a video arcade rather than a barcade or pinball-focused bar, which is useful for visitors narrowing down the right stop for their group.
Portland has quietly become one of the most arcade-rich cities in the Pacific Northwest, with a mix of long-running institutions and newer spots catering to different crowds. Within the city, readers can find familiar names such as Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade and Bar for classic cabinets and craft beer, and QuarterWorld Arcade for a different take on the same retro tradition. KingPins fits the more family-oriented end of that spectrum, sitting alongside other Portland venues like Wunderland, ARCADE, and Claw City in our city index.
With a substantial public review footprint, KingPins is a venue where potential visitors can read a wide range of experiences before deciding whether to make the trip. The combination of family-friendly positioning, central Portland location, and broad operating hours makes it a common recommendation for parents, birthday parties, and casual drop-in groups.
At a Glance
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Address | Portland, OR |
| Phone | +1 503-788-7889 |
| Hours | Sun 10AM–11:30PM; Mon–Thu 11:30AM–11:30PM; Fri 11:30AM–12AM; Sat 9:30AM–12AM |
| Rating | 4.5 out of 5 (2,600 reviews) |
| Best For | Family outings, birthday parties, casual gaming groups |
The Scene
KingPins is recorded with a 4.5 rating across 2,600 reviews, a sample size large enough to give casual readers a meaningful sense of the venue’s reputation. A family entertainment center that pulls in thousands of reviews is doing something right at scale, and readers comparing Portland’s arcade directory can treat that volume as a signal of consistent foot traffic rather than a niche crowd. Because we don’t have summarized customer quotes to draw from in this record, we treat the rating and review count as the most reliable public indicators rather than attempting to characterize specific praise or complaints.
If you’re weighing KingPins against other Portland options, our interactive arcade map can help you visualize how the venue sits relative to nearby stops. Owners or managers reading this who want to add their own commentary or correct any listing details can follow the steps on our claim your listing page.
Games & Machines
Specific cabinet inventories are not recorded for this venue, so we won’t attempt to list individual titles. As a family entertainment center categorized as a video arcade, KingPins fits the standard FEC model: a mix of video and redemption-style machines alongside attractions that appeal to mixed-age groups, rather than the pinball-and-craft-beer focus of a barcade. Visitors who want a confirmed machine list should contact KingPins directly or visit the venue’s own website before making the trip.
Visiting
KingPins is listed at Portland, OR. For specific directions or to confirm the surrounding neighborhood, callers can reach the venue at +1 503-788-7889 or visit mykingpins.com. Operating hours run from late morning through late night most days, with Sunday opening at 10AM, Monday through Thursday starting at 11:30AM, Friday running until midnight, and Saturday opening earliest at 9:30AM and running until midnight.
Because the venue is categorized as a family entertainment center rather than a barcade, all-ages access is the expected default rather than an exception. As always, visitors should verify any age policy, food and drink options, or party booking details directly with the venue before committing to a plan, since those specifics are not captured in this listing.
To compare KingPins with other Portland arcades like Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade and Bar or QuarterWorld Arcade, use our arcade finder or browse the full arcade map. If you operate KingPins and want to update or enhance this page, the listing claim process is the place to start.