
The Pinball Community Awards (aka The TWIPYs) will return this February.
Colin Alsheimer

This is something that would normally be shared in a weekly TWIP update, but since I'm still working on moving some of those pieces around and getting TWIP set up on a new platform, it's going to go here for now!
Colin Alsheimer

A look at TWIPs top 5 pinball machines.
Will Oetting

Learn more about Drained Bite-Sized with our deep dive!
Will Oetting

The new Inclusive GameWerks is making pinball accessible and inclusive for those with disabilities. Their patent-pending inclusive controller for pinball machines is helping create accessible game rooms in CO and across the country.
Will Oetting

DEEP DIVE: In Depth Overview of the Machine, Features, Rules, and More!
Will Oetting

TWIP got a chance to interview Ben T. Matchstick, one of the founders of the Cardboard Teck Instantute, about how PinBox 3000 got started and the new advancements in the game modules.
Will Oetting

When I think of the top moments in my life, I think of the day I graduated college, the day I got married, probably the day I was born, though I don’t remember that. Well those were all clearly topped when I heard that a Harry Potter pinball machine was ACTUALLY GOING TO HAPPEN.
Jeff Patterson

Pulp Fiction Pinball is the newest creation from Play Mechanix and Chicago Gaming Company! Below is an in-depth overview of the machine and a dive into its features and rules – check it out!
Will Oetting

Overview, Rules, Features, Images and Much More…
Will Oetting

Foo Fighters is the newest creation from Stern Pinball! Below is an in-depth overview of the machine, and a dive into the features and rules – check it out!
Will Oetting

The final sales data for used pinball machines are in for 2022 and the Pinflation increase is a little higher than we reported in the November TWIP article.
Ted "Doc" Finlay, Ph.D.

Jake Danzig writes about building the custom Dukes of Hazzard pinball machine.
Jake Danzig

DEEP DIVE: In Depth Overview of the Machine, Features, Rules, and More!
Will Oetting

DEEP DIVE: In Depth Overview of the Machine, Features, Rules, and More!
Will Oetting

We got a chance to ask some questions of the creators of the Daikaiju Homebrew pinball machine; Rob Anderson and Steven Kowal.
Will Oetting

The first third-party playfield module for Multimorphic’s P3 Pinball Platform, designed, developed, and produced by For Amusement Only Games, LLC.
Will Oetting

How have pinball prices fared in 2022?
Ted "Doc" Finlay, Ph.D.

DEEP DIVE: In-depth Overview of the Machine, Features, Rules, and More!
Will Oetting

Interview with Bob Nies, Creator of Elf Pinball
Will Oetting

Breaking down popular pinball flipper rubber products on the market.
Will Oetting

Learn about the digital pinball creator community.
Will Oetting

Toy Story 4 is the newest creation from Jersey Jack Pinball! Below is an in-depth overview of the machine, and a dive into the features and rules – check it out!
Will Oetting

Six remastered classics from Williams Pinball Volumes 4 & 5 also join Pinball FX’s growing collection today
Jeff Patterson

American Pinball and Aimtron Corporation are proud to announce the addition to our team, Ryan McQuaid as Game Designer for American Pinball.
Jeff Patterson

Weird Al’s Museum of Natural Hilarity is the newest creation from Multimorphic! Below is an in-depth overview of the machine, and a dive into the features and rules – check it out!
Jeff Patterson

Interview with Dan Forden, who did sound on games like Medieval Madness, Attack from Mars, The Shadow, and more.
Jeff Patterson

Deep Dive: In Depth Overview of the Machine, Features, Rules, and Code
Will Oetting

Deep Dive: In Depth Overview of the Machine, Features, Rules and Code
Jeff Patterson

The pinball community learned today that Lyman Sheats passed away.
Jeff Patterson

DEEP DIVE: In Depth Overview of the Machine, Features, Rules, and More!
Will Oetting

An update on The Pinball Mountain!
Ryan Policky

DEEP DIVE: In Depth Overview of the Machine, Features, Rules, and More!
Jeff Patterson

I am not an engineer, or an electrician, or a carpenter, or a plumber or even a handyman. I only have the most rudimentary knowledge of tools. All I have is a very active imagination and a lot of willpower.
Paul Clarke

DEEP DIVE: In Depth Overview of the Machine, Features, Rules, and More!
Jeff Patterson

The untold story of Midway's last pinball project.
Teri Bertram

Deep Dive: In Depth Overview of the Machine, Features, Rules and Code
Will Oetting

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?
Ted "Doc" Finlay, Ph.D.

REVEALED: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Pinball by Brian Soares and Reby Hardy
Jeff Patterson

Everything a beginner needs to know about a pinball machine and starting up a game.
Will Oetting

DEEP DIVE: In Depth Overview of the Machine, Features, Rules, and More!
Jeff Patterson

DEEP DIVE: In-depth Overview of the Machine, Features, Rules, and More!
Jeff Patterson

Taking a look at Attack From Mars Digital Pinball from Arcade1Up
Will Oetting

In Depth Overview of the Machine, Features, Rules and Code
Jeff Patterson

Learn about Pinquest!
Will Oetting

With all the time “off”, “locked down”, “freaked out” or whatever you want to call it, I as the Horrorhouse Fest bro, Night Mutilator, decided to build a few games which have been simmering on the top of the brain for many years now.
Ryan Policky

DEEP DIVE: In Depth Overview of the Machine, Features, Rules, and More!
Jeff Patterson

In Depth Overview of the Machine, Editions, Features, Rules, PLUS an Interview with Haggis Pinball
Jeff Patterson

Covering the Pinball FX announcements.
Chris Friebus

Spencer Murrill

Another edition of Last Week in Digital Pinball with Chris Friebus.
Chris Friebus

It’s come to my attention that a great deal of you are very curious about digital pinball in general, but might not understand why certain things are the way they are. Whether it be licensing, censorship, how tables are packaged together and more, I thought maybe I could clear up a few things.
Chris Friebus

SAMPLE OF INDUSTRY OVERALL IMPRESSIONS
Jeff Patterson

Taking a look at some digital pinball cabinets.
Chris Friebus

Some digital pinball to try on console and PC.
Chris Friebus

A few mobile tables to try in your digital pinball journey.
Chris Friebus

Learn how to set up your pinball machine with Marco's PinTech Series.
Will Oetting

Learn how to remove side rails from a pinball machine.
Jeff Patterson

Learn how to upgrade and rebuild your pinball machine flippers.
Jeff Patterson

Learn the latest happenings in the digital pinball community with Chris Friebus.
Chris Friebus

Guns N’ Roses is the newest creation from Jersey Jack Pinball! Below is an in-depth overview of the machine, and a dive into the features and rules – check it out!
Jeff Patterson

An update from founder Andrew MacBain.
Andrew MacBain

In Depth Overview of the Machine, Features, Rules and Code
Jeff Patterson

In Depth Overview of the Machine, Features, Rules, and More!
Jeff Patterson

A guest post from the one and only Roger Sharpe.
Roger Sharpe

Details about an Aladdin custom pinball machine, with an interview with the creator.
Jeff Patterson

Hot Wheels pinball is the newest creation from American Pinball and their first licensed theme! Below is an in-depth overview of the machine, and a dive into the features and rules – check it out!
Jeff Patterson

The Current Impact of COVID-19 on the Pinball Hobby
Jeff Patterson

Looking at the impact the IFPA's dollar fee had in its first year of implementation.
Dennis Kriesel

Learn about Multimorphic's latest release, HEIST.
Jeff Patterson

Initial Impressions of Rick and Morty from industry employees and hardcore hobbyists
Jeff Patterson

Initial Impressions of Stranger Things Premium from industry employees and hardcore hobbyists.
Jeff Patterson

In the world of pinball, particularly modern pinball, there tends to be a relatively consistent layout to the lower playfield. This structure of design is commonly referred to as the “Italian Bottom”, but a lot of people do not fully understand what that entails. Indeed, individual definitions can v
Dennis Kriesel

Info about Stranger Things pinball before its release, from This Week in Pinball.
Jeff Patterson

Deep dive into Stern's latest release, Elvira's House of Horrors.
Jeff Patterson

Jurassic Park is the newest creation from Stern Pinball! Below is an in-depth overview of the machine, and a dive into the features and rules – check it out!
Jeff Patterson

This article will focus on the Mylstar era, arguably the least understood and least discussed period of Gottlieb’s existence.
Dennis Kriesel

Recently I was in Austin, Texas, not far from deeproot headquarters in San Antonio. I asked Robert Mueller, the man behind deeproot Pinball, if it would be alright if I came by for a tour of the deeproot facilities to see how things were going there, and he graciously obliged.
Jeff Patterson

Alice Cooper’s Nightmare Castle Deep Dive! In Depth Overview of the Machine, Features, Rules and Code
Jeff Patterson

In Depth Overview of the Machine, Features, Rules and Code
Jeff Patterson

Interview with Scott Daneis, creator of the game Total Nuclear Annihilation.
Jeff Patterson

Learn about SunCoast Pinball with this interview with Jon Weaver.
Jeff Patterson

Interviews with Reby Hardy and Brian Soares about Matt Hardy's Expedition of Gold Pinball Machine.
Jeff Patterson

Interview with Tim Sexton, Software Engineer at Stern Pinball.
Jeff Patterson

Christopher Franchi is a pinball artist who has created artwork for machines such as Batman ’66, Guardians of the Galaxy, The Beatles, and Munsters.
Jeff Patterson

Iron Maiden Deep Dive! General Info, Likes, Dislikes, Multiplier-Free Code Overview
Jeff Patterson

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Deep Dive! Overview, Rules, Features, Images and Much More…
Jeff Patterson

Results from the 3rd annual TWIPY Awards show.
Jeff Patterson

In depth overview of the machine, features, rules and more!
Jeff Patterson

Interview with Joe Schober, pinball machine maker.
Jeff Patterson

Stern recently announced their new Stern Insider Membership Program – check out the press release here. Zach Sharpe, Director of Marketing at Stern Pinball, reveals some more details about the program.
Jeff Patterson

Gerry Stellenberg is the Founder of Multimorphic, Inc., the P3 Pinball Platform, and the P-Roc Control System.
Jeff Patterson

Concept sketches of Angry Birds pinball.
Jeff Patterson

A Pitch from Heighway Pinball for Angry Birds Pinball
Jeff Patterson

Updates from Suncoast Pinball and a brief interview.
Jeff Patterson

Interview with deeproot following a released statement.
Jeff Patterson

In Depth Overview of the Machine and the Code and the Rules
Jeff Patterson

Exploring the 2019 pinball landscape.
Jeff Patterson

Learn how to get started in the pinball hobby!
Jeff Patterson

Updates from deeproot pinball.
Jeff Patterson

Primus Pinball is the newest pinball creation! Check out details below!
Jeff Patterson

As voted on by the pinball community.
Jeff Patterson

Deep dive into the new The Beatles pinball machine from Stern.
Jeff Patterson

This article will attempt to shed light on the Stern SPIKE system, the basics of how it works, and the distinction between SPIKE 1 (sometimes referred to simply as SPIKE) and SPIKE 2.
Dennis Kriesel

In Depth Overview of Machine and the Code and the Rules
Jeff Patterson

This Week in Pinball had a unique opportunity to do a full tour of the deeproot facility in San Antonio last week!
Jeff Patterson

As voted on by the pinball community.
Jeff Patterson

Taking a look at the first production board sets of the major U.S. pinball manufacturers during the transition to solid-state technology.
Dennis Kriesel

What exactly happened with the Williams Bally Digital pinball license? Chris Friebus speculates.
Chris Friebus

Zen Studios has acquired the licenses to the Williams Bally Pinball Collection!
Jeff Patterson

A guide to some of the most popular and important pinball designers of the solid state and electro-mechanical eras.
Dennis Kriesel

Interview with Roger Sharpe from This Week in Pinball.
Jeff Patterson

In-depth overview of the machine and the code and rules
Jeff Patterson

Interview with Tanio Klyce.
Jeff Patterson

Interview with Keith Elwin of Stern Pinball.
Jeff Patterson

Interview with Brian Sherman, a moderator (gweempose) on Pinside.
Jeff Patterson

Interview with Josh Kugler from This Week in Pinball
Jeff Patterson

Interview with pinball designer Eric Meunier.
Jeff Patterson

Top ten favorite playfield artwork in pinball machines as voted on by the pinball community.
Jeff Patterson

Trying to keep track of every manufacturer that ever involved itself in pinball is almost an exercise in futility.
Dennis Kriesel

A community poll ranking the top 10 games for magnet action.
Jeff Patterson

Mrs. Pin is the host of the Mrs. Pin’s Pinball Podcast.
Jeff Patterson

As voted on by the pinball community
Jeff Patterson

DEEPROOT PINBALL SUMMER 2018 UPDATE
Jeff Patterson

As voted on by the pinball community.
Jeff Patterson

Interview with Mike Vinikour from Stern Pinball.
Jeff Patterson

Your favorite pinball designers, as voted on by the pinball community.
Jeff Patterson

Interview with Crazy Levi, a prominent member of the pinball community and the Pinside forums.
Jeff Patterson

Interview with Jon Norris, pinball designer.
Jeff Patterson

As voted on by the pinball community.
Jeff Patterson

Top 10 lists as voted on by YOU, the pinball community! Each week(ish) we’ll have a different question!
Jeff Patterson

In the current climate of the pinball hobby, it is commonly accepted that pinball is in a growth period. This is often expressed in a variety of ways. A pinball resurgence. The renaissance of pinball. The return of analog entertainment.
Dennis Kriesel

Interview with Chuck Ernst of Stern Pinball.
Jeff Patterson

As voted on by the pinball community.
Jeff Patterson

Interview with the group behind Buffalo Pinball.
Jeff Patterson

Top pinball cities and machines on location in the United States as of 2018.
Jeff Patterson

Learn about easter eggs found in pinball machines.
Jeff Patterson

An interview with Stern game designer John Borg.
Jeff Patterson

Announcing the Capcom Kingpin remake plus an interview with Circus Maximus.
Jeff Patterson

After posting the Rob Berk interview yesterday, This Week in Pinball learned more about the situation surrounding Pinball Expo. And it is…a bit of a mess that can hopefully be worked out.
Jeff Patterson

**EXCLUSIVE** EXPO 2018 Changes, New Pinball Palooza Show Announced, Interview with Rob Berk
Jeff Patterson

An interview with Lyman Sheats, at the time a software engineer for Stern Pinball.
Jeff Patterson

Interview with Charlie Emery, founder of Spooky Pinball.
Jeff Patterson

Interview with pinball celebrity Jack Danger of Dead Flip.
Jeff Patterson

Interview with Ben Heck: Leaving Spooky, Alice Cooper’s Nightmare Castle Preview, What is Next for Ben Heck
Jeff Patterson

Last Sunday, a billion dollar streetwear brand called Supreme launched a trailer showing off their very own private label pinball machine, produced by Stern Pinball.
Jeff Patterson

Hello. My name is Chris, and I am a digital pinball junkie.
Chris Friebus

Interview with Jack Guarnieri, the founder of Jersey Jack Pinball.
Jeff Patterson

Updates from deeproot pinball.
Jeff Patterson

Interview with Martin and Ryan C. of Head 2 Head Pinball Podcast.
Jeff Patterson

As voted on by the pinball community.
Jeff Patterson

Interview with the IFPA's Josh Sharpe.
Jeff Patterson

Deep dive on a modern "pitch and bat" style machine.
Jeff Patterson

An interview with Gary Stern, head of Stern Pinball.
Jeff Patterson

What can we expect in 2018?
Jeff Patterson

Interview with Joe Balcer, Playfield Designer for Houdini – The Desire to Create
Jeff Patterson

Last week TWIP had the opportunity to visit Chicago and play the Houdini test game that located at Level 257. It is the first game released from American Pinball, and should be shipping very soon. Shall we do a deep dive?? OK, let’s do it!
Jeff Patterson

Interview with deeproot pinball.
Jeff Patterson

Guardians of the Galaxy “Deep Dive” – Likes, Dislikes, Features, Questions
Jeff Patterson

A guy builds a Bram Stoker's Dracula into an actual coffin.
Jeff Patterson

The story of Pinball Circus, along with information and updates from the company that is working on remaking the machine, Circus Maximus – and their plans for a second title.
Jeff Patterson

Magic Girl Pinball Machine: First Stream, Features, and the Latest on Possible Mass Production
Jeff Patterson

Deep dive on the launch of JJP's Pirates of the Caribbean pinball.
Jeff Patterson

Learn more about Bingo Pinball machines!
Nick Baldridge

A Conversation with Deeproot Pinball.
Jeff Patterson

Below are Five Things that were seen/heard/learned during The Jetsons portion of the Twitch stream.
Jeff Patterson

A few things seen/heard/learned from the TNA stream.
Jeff Patterson

Five Things We Know, Five Likes and Five Dislikes on Highway Pinball’s Alien.
Jeff Patterson

Initial reactions to Spooky Pinball's latest release, Total Nuclear Annihilation!
Jeff Patterson

Below are Five Likes and Five Dislikes on The Big Lebowski pinball machine after playing 20-30 games on this machine. The Likes/Dislikes will be focused on the machine itself, and not on the production issues facing Dutch Pinball.
Jeff Patterson

Five things we know, five likes and five dislikes on the new Star Wars pinball machine.
Jeff Patterson

Pinsider Robin, along with Pinsider Martijn founded Pinside.com, the largest pinball forum on the internet. Robin discusses Pinside’s approach to moderation on the site, which is a much-debated topic.
Jeff Patterson