If it is a video arcade OP wants to take his kid to, that is different however from the original post, he was pretty clear about pinging the balls

The OP perhaps feels that it is not gambling, it is just fun. Just like slot machines. Just because it is in a different country and is a different type of game it is just fun.

My parents & relatives used to play or still play however they never say that it is not what it is - organized gambling.