Welcome to HI Score Kona, Hawaii's ultimate retro gaming experience! Check out our collection of arcade and pinball machines and gather with friends, as you complete for bragging rights that come with capturing a high score! Our passion for nostalgia and fun drives us to provide an unforgettable gaming experience for all ages. Come and join us - rent our arcade for a private party or visit during open play hours!

What to Expect

Our arcade is like no other - Located in the Sunset Shopping Plaza at 77-6425 Kuakini Hwy, our cozy entertainment center provides an intimate setting to enjoy our games. In addition to our games, we also have a private Karaoke Room where you can sing to your heart's content!

We provide complimentary popcorn for our guests, and outside food and drink is not only welcome, but encouraged.

Host your next Party at HI Score

Our arcade can be easily booked online for private events Your group is guaranteed exclusive use of the arcade and Karaoke Room, with all games set to free play! Rentals are available in blocks of 2, 3 or 4 hours and can accommodate up to 18 guests. If you require a longer booking, please reach out directly konapinball@gmail.com

In addition, each private booking includes:

- Unlimited Popcorn

Complimentary use of the mini-fridge to store beverages

Do you accept walk-ins?

Absolutely! Although we always recommend reserving a time slot online especially for the Karaoke Room!
Do you have Dance Dance Revolution?

Yes, we have DDR Supernova
Can we bring outside food and beverage?

Absolutely -- we sure do! You're also welcome to arrange outside catering or bring outside food for events such as parties etc.
Do you offer Pinball Tournaments?

Not at this time, but if you're interested in running a tournament, reach out and we can talk! We do encourage our guests to record their High Scores, which will be published on our website. The High Scores page shows all current High Scores on the games that have the capability to remember the score!
This place is cool!

That's a statement not a question, but thank you for compliment! You're pretty cool yourself! 😍
Do you buy and sell arcade games?

We currently do not buy and sell any of our games, but we will continue to review our product offering and that may mean some games are offered for sale in the future as we replace them with other games
What pinballs do you have?

Solid State Games - Meteor, The Machine - Bride of Pinbot, Monopoly, Elvis, Silver Slugger, Diner, Hurricane, The Simpsons (Data East), Space Invaders. Electromechanical Games - Gridiron, Royal Guard, Jumping Jack Under Renovation and coming soon - Bad Cats
Is there a charge for the popcorn?

Popcorn is complimentary for all our guests

HI Score, Hawaii Island, Hawaii