2025
ABBA
Stern's groovy tribute to the Swedish supergroup — dazzling light shows, iconic hits, and disco-era flair. Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! one more game.
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From electromechanical classics to modern monsters — 12 pinball machines spanning nearly 60 years of pinball history. All on freeplay, all day.
2025
Stern's groovy tribute to the Swedish supergroup — dazzling light shows, iconic hits, and disco-era flair. Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! one more game.
2025
Roll for initiative! Features Stern Insider Connected integration — link your account and track stats online.
NEW
Jump into the Mushroom Kingdom on this classic Gottlieb table — the only official Nintendo-licensed Mario pinball machine ever made.
2002
Stern's theme-park adventure — fast ramps, a spinning ferris wheel, and coaster-themed shots that capture the thrill of building your ultimate park.
1999
A Pinball 2000 machine blending physical pinball with video game projections on the playfield.
1992
Military-themed action with multiball madness and explosive sound effects.
1990
Featuring the talking head of Rudy — one of the most iconic pinball machines ever made.
1989
Mischievous feline chaos. Features live high score tracking.
1980
A classic Bally machine with a skateboarding theme from the golden age of pinball.
1977
Bally's best-selling machine of all time. A pool-themed classic from the late '70s.
1975
A charming fruit-themed electromechanical machine from the mid-'70s.
1967
The oldest machine in the collection — a beautiful electromechanical classic from 1967.
Pokemon by Stern Pinball (2026) — Gotta catch 'em all on the playfield. Watch this space!
Oh, Flip!
12 Feasegate
York YO1 8SQ
Inside Up A Level
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 6 pm – 11 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 pm – 11 pm |
| Thursday | 6 pm – 11 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10 am – 11 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am – 11 pm |
We're inside Up A Level — check their site for any changes to building hours.
We're at 12 Feasegate, York YO1 8SQ — inside Up A Level. Look for the entrance and head on in!
Oh, Flip! has separate admission from Up A Level. You don't need to buy entry to Up A Level to visit us.
Absolutely! No booking needed — just turn up and pay at the door.
Nope! Admission is £10 per person for a 2-hour session. All games operate on freeplay — no coins, no tokens, just play as much as you like.
Absolutely. Children are welcome with a supervising adult. We have step-up stools for smaller players and ear defenders available (pinball machines can be loud!). Please note that some vintage game artwork may reflect the aesthetic sensibilities of their era.
Sorry, no outside food or drink please. We need to keep the machines safe from spills!
More than OK! Check out our Beginner's Guide below. Pinball is easy to pick up and endlessly rewarding to master.
We want all of our visitors to have a fun time. Just a few things to keep in mind:
Please don't bring outside food or drinks near the machines.
Don't place bags, drinks, or personal items on the machines.
Nudging during gameplay is OK — getting mad and hitting the machines is not.
If others are waiting, please be mindful and share the machines.
Please play your full game before moving on — don't leave balls mid-game.
This is an inclusive space. Treat everyone with respect and kindness.
Pinball is a pretty challenging game — and that's what makes it brilliant. Here's everything you need to know to get started.
Press the Start button on the front of the machine. No coins needed — all our machines are on freeplay! Some machines support multiplayer — just press Start again to add more players before launching the ball.
Pull back the plunger on the right side and release, or press the launch button if the machine has one. The ball will shoot up and onto the playfield.
Use the flipper buttons on either side of the cabinet. Left button controls the left flipper, right button controls the right. Time your flips to aim the ball at targets, ramps, and lanes.
Hit targets, complete lanes, and trigger combos to rack up points. Each machine has its own ruleset — part of the fun is figuring out what scores big.
You can gently push the machine to influence the ball. This is a legitimate technique! But push too hard and you'll trigger a TILT — losing your turn as a penalty.
Some machines let you unlock multiball — multiple balls in play at once. It's chaotic, exciting, and where the big scores happen.
Beat the high score and you can enter your initials using the flipper buttons. You'll also hear a satisfying knocker sound — that's the machine congratulating you!
Our Dungeons & Dragons machine supports Stern Insider Connected. Create an account and link it to track your stats and achievements online.
“The best tenner you'll spend in York. The machines are really well maintained — if you like classic games, this is for you.”
S.J.
“My new favourite thing to do in York. Everything is free to play so no stress if you've never played before. Very friendly staff — everyone happy to share knowledge and tips.”
J.B.
“Fantastic little venue for both those new to pinball and enthusiasts alike! An excellent collection spanning the years and well maintained.”
N.J.
“A great attraction in the city centre — for families, couples, friends or pinball enthusiasts! Great variety of machines and well-priced for the experience.”
K.W.
“Oh, Flip! is a great way to experience pinball, even if you've never played or you've been playing for decades! Machines range from old to brand new, which really gives you a feel for how the game has evolved.”
D.S.
“Cheers guys for running a great venue, will be back next time we're in York.”
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