James McFatter

Rock Monster: Learn to Play Williams Monster Bash Pinball

Learn how to play the 1998 Williams release, Monster Bash pinball.

Walker Bait: Learn to Play Stern's The Walking Dead Pinball

Learn to play Stern Pinball's 2014 pinball machine, The Walking Dead.

Modern Kiss: Learn to Play Stern’s 2015 Refresh of the Classic Kiss Table

Learn how to play Stern's 2015 release, Kiss pinball.

Classic Kiss: Learn to Play Bally’s 1979 Rock-Themed Pinball Chart Topper

Learn to play 1979's Kiss pinball machine by Bally.

Crank it Up: Master the OG Metallica Pinball Before Stage Diving into the Remastered Edition

Learn how to play Stern's 2013 release, Metallica Pinball.

Down the River: Navigate the Hazards of the Rapids in Williams 1993 Game, WHITE WATER!

Learn how to play Williams 1993 pinball machine, White Water with our latest tutorial.

Combo-TRON: Explore the world of TRON in Stern’s 2011 cult-classic game, TRON: Legacy:

Learn how to play Stern's 2011 release, TRON: Legacy in this in-depth pinball tutorial.

Ready to Battle? Twilight Zone Pinball Tutorial

Fight the Power and Uncover the Mysteries of the Twilight Zone in Pat Lawlor’s Loaded 1990s Masterpiece

Emergency Broadcast: Defeat the Invading Martians and Save the World in Bally’s Attack from Mars

Defeat the invading Martians and save the world in Bally's 1990s pinball classic, Attack from Mars.

Swish! Learn How to Play Bally’s 1990s Basketball Tribute, NBA Fastbreak

Learn how to play Bally's NBA Fastbreak pinball machine.

Flying High: The Most Detailed Guide to Genco’s 1935 Flying Colors You’ll Ever See

In an era where e-sports have been widely adopted, there's something really fascinating about competing on a machine that's significantly older than video games.‍ So today, I'm treating you all to a true classic, Genco's 1935 legend, Flying Colors.

Ghosted: Learn How to Play Stern's Difficult 2016 Release, Ghostbusters

Learn how to play Stern’s difficult 2016 release, Ghostbusters

Flying Dangerously: Avoid Icarus’ Fate With Our Led Zeppelin Pinball Tutorial

Given how much pinball and classic rock go hand-in-hand, it might come as a surprise that a band as influential as Led Zeppelin didn’t get their own machine until 2020.

Taming the Beast - Learn How to Play Bally’s Widebody Classic, Paragon

Learn How to Play Bally’s Widebody Classic, Paragon

Legacy of the G.O.A.T. (Mastering Elwin’s Rookie Release: Stern’s Iron Maiden Pinball)

Learn how to play Stern's 2018 release, Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast.

For Those About to Rock: How to Play Stern's AC/DC Pinball

Released in 2012, AC/DC was one of the first games to come in three differing versions (Pro, Premium, LE), and marked a shift towards simpler layouts and more straightforward rulesets which secretly harbor extreme strategic depth.

Choose Your House: How to Play Stern's Game of Thrones Pinball

Learn how to play Stern's Game of Thrones Pinball machine with this detailed yet approachable guide.

Go get 'em, Tiger! Mastering Stern's Spider-Man Pinball Machine

Based on the Sam Raimi trilogy of Spider-Man films, this game hit the scene to coincide with the release of 2007’s Spider-Man 3. Spider-Man by Stern Pinball is considered one of the greatest DMD-era pinball machines of all time.

Become Queen of the High Seas with the Black Rose Pinball Tutorial

James breaks down the rules and strategy for Bally's Black Rose. It’s a great theme, has great music and callouts, and has a bunch of great rules and shots which lead to big payoffs should you manage to overcome this game’s tricky design.

Ten Pinball Machines Even Weirder Than You

Every now and again, we see some absolutely insane layouts, designs, or gimmicks which send a machine down in fame - or infamy - for their unusual nature.

Challenge Accepted: Moving and Grooving to Williams' Banzai Run

Learn how to play Williams' 1988 classic pinball machine, Banzai Run.

Party Hard: The Simpsons Pinball Party Tutorial [Advanced Guide]

This is a late-game guide for The Simpsons Pinball Party, and it assumes that you understand the main objectives available to you at the game’s outset, such as how to start modes, lock balls, and the like. If you’re new to the game, I advise you check out this beginner’s guide first.

Party Hard: The Simpsons Pinball Party Tutorial [Beginners Guide]

Call Your Shots: Learning Bally’s Eight Ball Deluxe

Bally's Eight Ball Deluxe is a simple target-shooting game with elaborate bonus rules. Learn how to play the game in our latest pinball tutorial.