Step back in time and push play on nostalgia with Bryan Broyles, owner of Portal Pinball Arcade. Bryan shares how his evening hobby of restoring vintage arcade machines evolved into a thriving business that's now at the forefront of the modern pinball resurgence. With over 40 pinball machines and 30 arcade games spanning from the 1970s to early 2000s, Portal Pinball has become a destination drawing visitors from multiple states.

What makes Portal Pinball special isn't just the impressive collection – it's the community that's forming around these beloved games. Bryan reveals how the arcade bridges generations, with parents in their 40s and 50s introducing their children to the social experiences of their youth. "This was my social scene as a kid," Bryan explains. "We made our friends here." Surprisingly, today's youth are embracing the challenge, with the world's top competitive pinball players now under 24 years old.

The conversation takes an illuminating turn as Bryan discusses how Portal Pinball survived the COVID-19 pandemic as a non-essential business built around shared touchpoints. The creative solutions they implemented – from entrance hand-washing stations to sophisticated power management systems – didn't just help them survive but transformed their business model for the better. Above all, Bryan emphasizes what Portal Pinball offers visitors: "It's a great escape... literally a world under glass that you will be coming back to play again and again." Ready to experience the magic yourself? Visit Portal Pinball Arcade at 3335 Cobb Parkway in Atworth, where stress disappears and fun awaits with every flip, bump, and high score.