Pinball Paradise in Grandy North Carolina | Virginia Beach News

Step into Grandy, North Carolina, where a humble gas station hides a pinball paradise. Flippers Convenience & Arcade boasts over 60 machines, many from the 70s, making it one of the largest collections in the region. Owner David Shields, a 50-year arcade veteran, runs the place himself, restoring classics and chasing rare finds like the ultra-rare 1982 Varkon. For pinball lovers, it’s not just a game—it’s a living museum, a passion project keeping a dying art alive, one flip at a time. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7bb258f508ee981c