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The rise and fall — and rise again — of pinball

ArticleAnalysis updated 25d ago

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TL;DR

Business Insider explores pinball's survival through bans and competition, and its modern renaissance.

Synopsis

Business Insider published a retrospective article on pinball's history and current renaissance, covering the game's survival through bans, competition from video games, and its modern revival driven by arcade bars, basements, new technology, and collector enthusiasm. The piece notes tension between traditional and modern approaches to the game.

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  • Business Insider· organization
  • Abby Tang· person