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Discussions of the pinball marketplace - used machines, new machines, price trends, data and more.

A Tale of Two Launches: How Portal Upstaged Merlin and Revealed the Limits of Original Pinball Themes

Why did Multimorphic's Portal pinball gain mainstream attention, while Turner Pinball's original Merlin's Arcade stayed niche? We break down how licensed themes amplify coverage, audience reach, and marketing impact.

Pinflation Keeps Chilling; Used Pinball Prices Flat in 1Q 2024

Taking a look at the used pinball market through the first quarter of 2024, thanks to data from PinballPrices.com.

Market Trends: 2018 TWIPY Games Through the 2019 Period

As we enter 2020 it is time to look back at some pinball market trends.

This Week in Pinball

Pinflation: The Data – Guest Post by Ted Finlay

Are pinball prices really up? And if so, how much? What is causing the rise and which types of pinball machines have risen the most?

This Week in Pinball

Pinflation 2022: Slower Rising Prices

How have pinball prices fared in 2022?

Pinflation on Ice: Used Pinball Prices Up Only 5% in 2023

If you didn't quite get the price you were hoping for on that Guns 'n Roses (LE) you sold this year but you did manage to find a great deal on that Ghostbusters (Pro) - you are not alone. Used pinball prices are softening, at least relative to the rapid pinflation experienced in recent years.