RetroGames, Computer and technology museum in Karlsruhe, Germany

RetroGames is a museum in Karlsruhe run by the RetroGames e.V. association, showing over 100 original arcade machines, several pinball machines and a cross-section of more than 50 years of video game history. The interactive exhibits are restored to working order and visitors can try them out. The collection also includes consoles, home computers, print, music and film material, and rotating special exhibitions.

The museum was founded in 2002 to preserve the history of electronic gaming technology and moved to Schauenburgstrasse in 2022. This relocation allowed the growing collection to be properly displayed and maintained.

A community of enthusiasts regularly gathers here to repair and maintain the collection while sharing knowledge about gaming machines. Visitors can see firsthand how this dedicated group keeps the history of arcade gaming alive and accessible.

The museum has been housed since 2022 in the Kunst- und Kulturzentrum "Die Kulturdose" on Schauenburgstrasse in the Bulach district of Karlsruhe. Visitors reach the collection through this shared arts centre rather than a dedicated museum building, so it is worth confirming the current opening arrangements before travelling.

The collection includes two fully working Poly-Play machines, an arcade system produced in East Germany, and a Hercules pinball table, the largest commercial pinball model ever built. The association also lends exhibits to other museums as part of cooperation agreements.