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“Simple Beginnings for a Simple Guy”

"Ever since I was a young boy, I played the silver ball" Funny how lyrics that have become synonymous with the games we love can still be applicable. From an early > Read the full story...

“My quest for a century of pin tech”

A long time ago, I realized I have an appreciation for machines and technology, and more prominently the evolution of same. It amazes me to think of how much innovation > Read the full story...

“Lilolilorissss - Marco Pinball Quiz”

April 9th, 2024

Yeeeep! Does anyone remember the Instagram challenge of Marco, the Pinball Quiz??? It was May, 2020. Marco's IG account launch throughout the month a good challenge: > more...

“Bringing pinball to the world! M...”

April 3rd, 2024

Bringing pinball to the world! Meet the wizards of Wizard’s World in this week’s Positively Fort Wayne by: Emily Dwire FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Mike and > more...

“pinball: stranded on Gilligan's ...”

March 29th, 2024

So there we were, stranded at home at the beginning of the pandemic. All the arcades were closed, indefinitely, and the typically hectic tournament activity > more...

“Completing LOTR Fellowship and W...”

March 13th, 2024

Just picked up my second pin ever LOTR. The seller provided an excellent condition stock game, everything works great however like most of these pins, > more...

“it doesn't work, but it's free”

March 1st, 2024

A coworker was clearing out a bunch of stuff from his parents house. One of the items was an old brunswick aspen pinball machine. I > more...

“Snagged a NAGS on vacation”

February 29th, 2024

The love (and addiction) for pinball runs deep: never really completely out of mind. Went on a vacation in Florida and conveniently found myself a > more...

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Classic Arcade and Pinball Museum

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Did you know?

"Earthshaker is the first game with a "family" game ROM. This was done so that a word deemed offensive in the 1980's - "Bitchin'!", could be removed."

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Hickory Creek Pinball April Tournament

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LIVE: ABBA PINBALL LAUNCH PARTY

Welcome to this Pinball News report from the launch party for the new ABBA game from Pinball Brothers. We?re at the Clarion hotel in the Swedish city of �rebro which is around a two-hour drive west of Stockholm. We brought you details of the game?s appearance, design, features and prices in our article on Thursday, … Read on...

ABBA VOYAGE & ARRIVAL ANNOUNCED

Pinball Brothers have released more details and pictures of their third title, based on the Swedish band ABBA. The playfield design is by Alexander Spohr, with sound design by Olof Gustafsson, video graphics by Kelly Mazurowski and cabinet/playfield artwork by Andreas Bennwik. The game comes in two versions – Arrival Limited Edition (maximum 500 units) … Read on...

MARCH 2024 PINCAST

The start of another new month means it?s time to join Martin Ayub from Pinball News and Jonathan Joosten from Pinball Magazine for their look back at all the exciting news from the pinball world throughout March in their Pinball Industry News PINcast. There are two new games to discuss this month ? one already … Read on...

PINBALL BROTHERS CONFIRMS ABBA

Pinball Brothers today confirmed that their third game release after Alien and Queen will be based on the world-famous musical artists, ABBA. The game will feature twenty ABBA tracks – probably the most tracks by an artist or group incorporated into any single pinball machine – and will include footage from their ABBA Voyage stage … Read on...

PINSPOTTING: MARCH 2024

In this edition of Pinspotting, we take you on Spring Break 2024 to a new and hot location in Florida’s Panhandle. Point Break Arcade445 Harrison Ave. Panama City, FL 32401, USA+1 (850) 481-1898http://www.facebook.com/PointBreakArcade Closed Mondays and Tuesdays The games at this site change occasionally so please consult the Pinball Map or similar reference for the current … Read on...

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I have always enjoyed both video and pinball games. As a kid, I enjoyed the challenge of >

Grew up in an arcade

I was basically raised in my dad's pinball arcade than when 9/11 happened he had to sell everything because he >

to avoid confusion

Just to avoid confusion, my nick is the german translation of red star, - there is no relation to Stern >

A long time ago…

If the title of my story is any indication, then you'll know where it all started for me. Star Wars >

Adding a Video Player

Bought my first pinball 30 years ago (Bally Star Trek), then a Vector about 20 years ago, and the Flash >

Cam New, midlife crisis in action

Hello Pinball People! My name is Cam from Hervey Bay, Australia. Recently going through a midlife crisis and reliving my childhood/teen >

Pinball wizard of Estes Park, Colorado Circa 1974

Spent summers in Estes after parents divorced in 72. Dad was a deputy sherriff and would drop me downtown during >

The addiction is real

While a newbie to the pinball world, I am am quickly learning all I can. I like long plays on >

I like Pinside

I am Bart from the Nederlands and I like pinball I have Last action Hero and more pinball machines Today the LAH >

Don’t design pins just for the pros…

One thing I’ve noticed in many ‘pro-sports’, table games and pinball… The great players, tournament players - tend to become >

I’ve had many hobbies. In 2023 I got into pinball. The end.

I’ve had many hobbies. In 2023 I got into pinball. The end. Teaser for the sequel: I tend to like pins >

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