Entry No. 57 — the Pueblo file — filed under: arcade-play
Supernova Bar and Arcade
Billed as Colorado Springs' original barcade, Supernova lines its walls with classic arcade cabinets backed by a full bar and pub-style menu, plus a half-dozen pinball machines. The retro, coin-op-heavy room draws both locals and tourists and runs from afternoon into late evening, often with gaming-themed events.
The story
Colorado Springs isn't historically known for dark, neon-lit gaming caverns, but on East Boulder Street, Supernova staked its claim as the city's original barcade. The layout relies on an unpretentious formula: line the walls with glowing retro CRT cabinets, wedge in a half-dozen pinball machines, and run a full-service bar right alongside them.
Instead of leaning into giant redemption-ticket games or slick chain corporate energy, the room hangs on genuine coin-op nostalgia, pub fare, and local craft taps. It caters equally to dedicated pinball chasers and late-night crowds looking to trade off on joystick buttons over a drink.
What it's like
Expect a dark, buzz-filled room bathed in screen light, echoing with chiptunes, button clack, and pinball bells. You'll order a craft beer and pub food at the bar, get your coinage sorted, and move down the line of classic cabinets. It gets tight and noisy on weekend evenings—especially once the strictly 21+ crowd takes over—so duck in during earlier hours or a weeknight if you want open access to high-score runs without waiting behind someone's turn.
The move: Settle in with craft beers and pub food and trade off on the wall of classic cabinets and pinball into the evening.
📍 Before you go About 45 miles north in downtown Colorado Springs; primarily a 21+ bar in the evenings.
- 📍 Downtown Colorado Springs
- 💸 $
- ⚡ Big night
- 🌗 Indoors
Where: 111 E Boulder St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Hours: Added 2026-06-23 — confirm current hours before you go.
Pair it with
- Manitou Springs Penny Arcade (Arcade Amusements) — Balance Supernova's late-night, 1980s barcade style with a daytime visit to Manitou's historic, multi-building coin-op museum five miles down the road.
- Gather Food Studio & Spice Shop — Take an interactive afternoon cooking class in Old Colorado City before heading downtown for night pinball and craft beer.
- Elev8 Premier Glass Studio — Spend three hours on the torch at a working glass studio before winding down over arcade games and pub food.
Good to know
Where is Supernova located?
You'll find it at 111 E Boulder St in downtown Colorado Springs, about 45 miles north up I-25 from Pueblo.
Is Supernova 21+ only?
It operates primarily as a 21+ bar in the evenings, so bring valid ID if you are heading in after dark.
What games do they have?
The venue features a perimeter wall filled with classic upright arcade cabinets alongside a half-dozen pinball machines.
Do they serve food and drink?
Yes, they run a full bar featuring craft beer taps and a pub-style food menu.
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Further reading: Official site · kineticist.com · Yelp · pinballmap.com
last checked: 2026-06-23