CBS News - Pinball is back and running full tilt!

Summary

CBS News covers Stern Pinball resurgence, competitive scene growth, and industry recovery post-recession.

CBS News profiles Stern Pinball and the resurgence of pinball in America, featuring Gary Stern and competitive player Zach Sharpe. The segment highlights how pinball has experienced a comeback driven by barcades and social play, with Stern Pinball operating at 2.5-month order backlog and doubled production capacity. The piece traces pinball history from the NYC ban era through Roger Sharpe 1976 testimony that legalized the game in New York, positioning pinball as a skill-based game rather than gambling.