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Staff Picks

Are You a Pinball Wizard? Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About a Pinhead's Least Favorite Phrase

Top 10 Pinball Machines of the 2010s

The Best Online Pinball Communities (other than Pinside)

Interviews

Getting Fren-dly With Pinball Frenzine

Bruce Sheldon self-publishes Pinball Frenzine, a low-tech DIY zine of handmade pinball rules guides. He talks origins, process, and what's next.

Benjamin Plotkin

June 17, 2026

News

Barrels of Fun Launches Barrels Reserve, a Collectors' Club That Guarantees a Shot at Every Game

Barrels of Fun's new $75-a-year Barrels Reserve club gives members a guaranteed second week to buy any machine that sells out in its first seven days.

Colin Alsheimer·Jun 16, 2026

Staff Picks

Are You a Pinball Wizard? Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About a Pinhead's Least Favorite Phrase

Top 10 Pinball Machines of the 2010s

The Best Online Pinball Communities (other than Pinside)

Interviews

Getting Fren-dly With Pinball Frenzine

Bruce Sheldon self-publishes Pinball Frenzine, a low-tech DIY zine of handmade pinball rules guides. He talks origins, process, and what's next.

Benjamin Plotkin

June 17, 2026

News

Barrels of Fun Launches Barrels Reserve, a Collectors' Club That Guarantees a Shot at Every Game

Barrels of Fun's new $75-a-year Barrels Reserve club gives members a guaranteed second week to buy any machine that sells out in its first seven days.

Colin Alsheimer·Jun 16, 2026

The Score Card

The Score Card 15: IFPA21 World Championship

On this special edition of The Score Card, we're taking a quick dive into IFPA21, tracking the close calls, surprise finishes, and of course, this year's big winner.

Matt Owen·Jun 16, 2026

News

Pedretti Gaming Launches Tales of the Arabian Nights Remake

Pedretti's second Bally/Williams remake is official — a $10,999 Legacy Edition and a strictly-399 $11,999 30th Anniversary Edition with all-new Brian Allen art. Here's the pricing, the editions, and what's changed.

Colin Alsheimer·Jun 15, 2026

Interviews

Hilton Jones Talks Pinball Design and Building an Indie Arcade Game

Hilton Jones has worn just about every hat in pinball: collector, competitor, and the longest-running operator in Madison, WI. He helped write the rules for Spooky's Evil Dead and Texas Chainsaw Massacre, then built his own arcade game, Aliens of Destruction, which won Best New Arcade Game at Midwest Gaming Classic 2026. Matt Owen talks shop with him about operating, ruleset design, and indie arcade games.

Matt Owen·Jun 12, 2026

Pinball Tutorial

Kick Off the Summer with Bally’s World Cup Soccer Pinball

Get ready for the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup with our expert guide to Bally's 1994 classic, World Cup Soccer.

solar_espeon·Jun 10, 2026

Interviews

Meet Daniel, the Australian Maker Bringing Space Cadet Pinball Into the Real World

The Windows 3D Space Cadet table that raised a generation is getting a real, physical build — from a maker who'd barely touched a pinball machine before. Chris Krentz talked to CNCDan about printing nearly every part himself, the skepticism his 3D-printed flipper "rubber" drew online, and how his layout stacks up against Deeproot's abandoned Space Cadet prototype.

Chris Krentz·Jun 2, 2026

Pinball

Top Ten: The Best Pinball Video Modes of the 90s

After considering which video modes were the worst efforts of the 90s in a previous list, it’s time to flip the script with our look at the best video modes of the 1990s.

solar_espeon·Jun 1, 2026

Nutter's Pinball Restoration Spotlight

Nutter’s Pinball Restoration Spotlight: Rush Fan Pinball

Meet Sam, the man behind the popular restoration YouTube channel Rush Fan Pinball. Learn about his introduction to pinball, restoration philosophy, and more!

Michael Swanson·May 27, 2026

News

Transformers by Stern Pinball: A WAR Under Glass

Impressions of Transformers: More than Meets the Eye from Stern's Media Day.

James Fremont·May 23, 2026

Interviews

On Location: Meet the Team Behind Capital Pinball in New Hampshire, Plus an Intro to Arcade Hunters

Chatting with the founders of Capital Pinball in Concord, New Hampshire, about starting up a local pinball-focused community space, plus an intro to new contributors, Gerard and Nick from Arcade Hunters.

Arcade Hunters·May 21, 2026

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Stern Pinball Reveals Transformers: More than Meets the Eye Pinball

Stern revealed Transformers: More than Meets the Eye. Here's everything we know so far.

Colin Alsheimer·May 20, 2026

Pinball Tutorial

Go For a Spin: A Rundown on Williams’ High Speed Pinball

Learn how to play the 1986 Williams release, High Speed, in our latest tutorial.

solar_espeon·May 19, 2026

Homebrew Pinball

Homebrew and You: From Garage to Career, and the Team Making It Easier Than Ever

Brisket, bourbon, and a flamethrower: inside Pinforge, the homebrew collective behind Bootleggers — and pinball's homebrew-to-pro pipeline.

Paul Melio·May 12, 2026

News

Pedretti Teases Tales of the Arabian Nights Remake

Pedretti confirms a long-rumored Tales of the Arabian Nights remake — rumored to be two editions at around $10,000/$11,000, limited run; other details unknown.

Colin Alsheimer·May 12, 2026

News

A Cryptic New Teaser for Resident Evil Pinball Appears

A new cryptic teaser appears for the upcoming Resident Evil pinball machine.

Colin Alsheimer·May 8, 2026

The Score Card

The Score Card 14: Europe's Champion and April Intensity

In this edition of The Score Card, we're jumping between three Stern Pro Circuit events, including New England's big Silverball Rumble, a classic weekend of pump and dump at the good 'ol 'Zoo in Michigan, and a brand new tournament for the 2026 season: The Mid-Atlantic Pinball Open.

Matt Owen·May 6, 2026

City Guide

To Flip and Tilt in LA – A Guide to Pinball in Los Angeles

From Molly Atkinson's Pins and Needles to today's anchor venues — in his Kineticist debut, LA local Benjamin Plotkin maps the past, present, and people of Los Angeles pinball.

Benjamin Plotkin·May 5, 2026

Pinball

Top Ten: The Worst Video Modes of the 90s

Some video modes are great. Some are forgettable. And some are so badly designed that the optimal strategy is to immediately stop playing.

solar_espeon·May 1, 2026

Stern Pinball

Pokémon by Stern: A Pokéfessional's Take

A 30-year Pokémon fan with a Living Pokédex looks at Stern's pinball adaptation — what works, what's coming in code, and what fans probably won't ever get.

Chris Krentz·Apr 30, 2026

Pinball News

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Staff Picks

Are You a Pinball Wizard? Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About a Pinhead's Least Favorite Phrase

Top 10 Pinball Machines of the 2010s

Pinball for Dummies

The Best Online Pinball Communities (other than Pinside)

Getting Fren-dly With Pinball Frenzine

Barrels of Fun Launches Barrels Reserve, a Collectors' Club That Guarantees a Shot at Every Game

Staff Picks

Are You a Pinball Wizard? Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About a Pinhead's Least Favorite Phrase

Top 10 Pinball Machines of the 2010s

Pinball for Dummies

The Best Online Pinball Communities (other than Pinside)

Getting Fren-dly With Pinball Frenzine

Barrels of Fun Launches Barrels Reserve, a Collectors' Club That Guarantees a Shot at Every Game

The Score Card 15: IFPA21 World Championship

Pedretti Gaming Launches Tales of the Arabian Nights Remake

Hilton Jones Talks Pinball Design and Building an Indie Arcade Game

Kick Off the Summer with Bally’s World Cup Soccer Pinball

Meet Daniel, the Australian Maker Bringing Space Cadet Pinball Into the Real World

Top Ten: The Best Pinball Video Modes of the 90s

Nutter’s Pinball Restoration Spotlight: Rush Fan Pinball

Transformers by Stern Pinball: A WAR Under Glass

On Location: Meet the Team Behind Capital Pinball in New Hampshire, Plus an Intro to Arcade Hunters

Stern Pinball Reveals Transformers: More than Meets the Eye Pinball

Go For a Spin: A Rundown on Williams’ High Speed Pinball

Homebrew and You: From Garage to Career, and the Team Making It Easier Than Ever

Pedretti Teases Tales of the Arabian Nights Remake

A Cryptic New Teaser for Resident Evil Pinball Appears

The Score Card 14: Europe's Champion and April Intensity

To Flip and Tilt in LA – A Guide to Pinball in Los Angeles

Top Ten: The Worst Video Modes of the 90s

Pokémon by Stern: A Pokéfessional's Take

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Staff Picks

Are You a Pinball Wizard? Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About a Pinhead's Least Favorite Phrase

Top 10 Pinball Machines of the 2010s

Pinball for Dummies

The Best Online Pinball Communities (other than Pinside)

Getting Fren-dly With Pinball Frenzine

Barrels of Fun Launches Barrels Reserve, a Collectors' Club That Guarantees a Shot at Every Game

Staff Picks

Are You a Pinball Wizard? Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About a Pinhead's Least Favorite Phrase

Top 10 Pinball Machines of the 2010s

Pinball for Dummies

The Best Online Pinball Communities (other than Pinside)

Getting Fren-dly With Pinball Frenzine

Barrels of Fun Launches Barrels Reserve, a Collectors' Club That Guarantees a Shot at Every Game

The Score Card 15: IFPA21 World Championship

Pedretti Gaming Launches Tales of the Arabian Nights Remake

Hilton Jones Talks Pinball Design and Building an Indie Arcade Game

Kick Off the Summer with Bally’s World Cup Soccer Pinball

Meet Daniel, the Australian Maker Bringing Space Cadet Pinball Into the Real World

Top Ten: The Best Pinball Video Modes of the 90s

Nutter’s Pinball Restoration Spotlight: Rush Fan Pinball

Transformers by Stern Pinball: A WAR Under Glass

On Location: Meet the Team Behind Capital Pinball in New Hampshire, Plus an Intro to Arcade Hunters

Stern Pinball Reveals Transformers: More than Meets the Eye Pinball

Go For a Spin: A Rundown on Williams’ High Speed Pinball

Homebrew and You: From Garage to Career, and the Team Making It Easier Than Ever

Pedretti Teases Tales of the Arabian Nights Remake

A Cryptic New Teaser for Resident Evil Pinball Appears

The Score Card 14: Europe's Champion and April Intensity

To Flip and Tilt in LA – A Guide to Pinball in Los Angeles

Top Ten: The Worst Video Modes of the 90s

Pokémon by Stern: A Pokéfessional's Take