5 Best Skee Ball Machines – Fun for the Whole Family

As mentioned earlier, we’ve voted this Barrington Roll and Score Game set as our Editor’s choice. By picking this machine you’re guaranteed fun for the whole family. Barrington is one of the leaders in the manufacturing of quality recreational games and this model meets its high standards.

We’re impressed by how sturdy the machine is. The body is made up of oak wood accents while the legs are framed with iron trimmings. It’s clear that this product is a durable option.

This is the model to pick if you want a machine that gives off a rustic feel. And though it features an “old-school” design, this skee ball machine was made using modern technology.

Among the many high-tech features incorporated on this model are the automatic ball return, jumbo scorer and slick ramp. The unit comes complete with a well-lit LED score display that’ll keep children captivated. Some users do feel that the lights aren’t as bright as you’d want them to be.

The balls are made of squeezable rubber and will offer ample grip.

It’s fairly easy to assemble. However it’s one of the heaviest models on our list and on the bigger side. So make sure you have enough room before picking this model.

What makes it special?

• Sturdy
• Attractive rustic design
• Durable

What cons did we find?

• Heavy
• Dim lights

Consider this reasonably priced skee ball machine if you want value for your money. This fun-filled classic arcade game from Lancaster will have the whole family playing through the night.

For such a reasonable price, it comes complete with most of the bells and whistles you’ll find on the high end models. It features an LED electric scorer that also has sound effects. It has an automatic ball return function so you can keep on playing effortlessly.

The machine is of superior quality. Thanks to the wood grain finish, not only will the unit last long but this significantly enhances the product’s aesthetics. When not in use it’ll certainly serve as a stunning decorative piece.

The machine features easy to control push buttons. Kids won’t have a hard time using the unit.

It’s not as heavy as the other models, so moving it when necessary won’t be a challenge.

You’ll find it fairly easy to assemble. Once set up, the machine is rather big so make sure you have enough space.

Note however that some people may find the sound obnoxiously loud. Unfortunately, it doesn’t count balls, so you have no way of telling how many shots you’ve taken.

What are our favorite features?

• Reasonable price
• Premium quality
• Easy to assemble

What could be better?

• Doesn’t count scores
• Loud

If you’re working on a tight budget but still want a decent skee ball machine for your game room, pick this Hot Shot model which we’ve voted as our Budget pick. Your kids won’t feel shortchanged because it works just as well as the other more expensive models.

The eye catching graphics alone are enough to wind up your little ones with excitement.

It’s designed for only two players and also features an electric scorer.

If you’re working with minimal space this model will fit perfectly. It’s not very big and is considerably lightweight compared to the other models. Being lightweight, you don’t have to worry about the machine destabilizing because it features leg stabilizers to keep it in place during play.

The best part is that the unit features a space-saving folding design so you can store it out of the way when it’s not in use.

It’s made using scratch resistant poly so your kids won’t be damaging it any time soon. The score rings are also molded to the unit, so there’s little chance of them breaking.

Thanks to its versatility, you can either plug the machine onto a power outlet or use it with batteries.

For such a light unit, it’s not the easiest machine to piece together. Also, the unit is pretty loud so keep that in mind when you consider where to play with your new toy.

What makes it stand out?

• Inexpensive
• Space saving design
• Lightweight

Which disadvantages must you keep in mind?

• Loud
• Difficult to assemble

Here we have a classic skee ball machine that your kids will love. Pick this model if you want a vintage skee ball machine.

Made up of engineered wood, you’ll be impressed by the unit’s durable construction. Though it’s a practical unit, the manufacturer didn’t compromise on the product’s aesthetics. Thanks to the rich oak finish, it’ll certainly make your game room visually appealing.

The unit comes complete will all the features you need to make your game night interesting; from the side lights to the modern targets.

Hathaway Boardwalk is confident of the quality of their product that they’ve covered it with a 180-day warranty period on any workmanship defects.

It’s a fairly heavy machine and will need a big room because it’s on the larger side.

You’ll appreciate the soft balls which are much lighter compared to the other arcade balls. Your kids won’t have any difficulty handling them.

Some people find the scoring design questionable citing that it’s difficult to score. Plus the machine is also noisy.

Why is it special?

• Visually appealing
• Durable construction
• Stunning side lights

What are the flaws?

• Scoring design questionable
• Noisy

Not all skee ball machines are noisy. Pick this Hall of Games machine if you want a unit that has pleasant sound effects. It’s for this reason that we’ve voted it the Best sound effects skee ball machine.

Sound aside, you’ll be impressed by the print graphics that add to the product’s aesthetic value.

You’ll find it simple to operate thanks to the easy access push control buttons. Starting or resetting the game will only take you a matter of seconds.

The machine features a clear acrylic cover which is designed to keep the ball from flying off the unit. This will come in handy if you have to place the machine in your living room. You don’t have to worry about flying balls damaging your TV set.

The machine is reasonably sized and will fit into almost any room.

You’ll appreciate the solid construction of the unit that guarantees its durability.

Assembling the unit is easy which is convenient if you want to start playing right away.

It’s really hard to fault this machine. But we can only suggest that you place rubber bumpers on the legs to stop the machine from scratching your floors.

What do we love it for?

• Easy to assemble
• Simple to operate
• Durable
• Great sound effects

What were we disappointed with?

• May scratch floors