This Week in Pinball
Major Announcements from Pinball FX
Covering the Pinball FX announcements.
Chris Friebus
The Making of Willy’s Wonderland Pinball
Spencer Murrill
LAST WEEK IN (DIGITAL) PINBALL
Another edition of Last Week in Digital Pinball with Chris Friebus.
Chris Friebus
Licensing and Censorship Study: Last Week in (Digital) Pinball
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
First Takes: Retro Atomic Zombie Adventureland by deeproot Pinball
SAMPLE OF INDUSTRY OVERALL IMPRESSIONS
Jeff Patterson
DIGITAL PINBALL CABINETS: Last Week in (Digital) Pinball
Taking a look at some digital pinball cabinets.
Chris Friebus
FOR THE CONSOLE AND PC CROWD: Last Week in (Digital) Pinball
Some digital pinball to try on console and PC.
Chris Friebus
FOR THE MOBILE USERS: Last Week in (Digital) Pinball
A few mobile tables to try in your digital pinball journey.
Chris Friebus
How to Set Up Your Pinball Machine
Learn how to set up your pinball machine with Marco's PinTech Series.
Will Oetting
VID’S GUIDE: Removing Side Rails
Learn how to remove side rails from a pinball machine.
Jeff Patterson
VID’S GUIDE: Upgrading/Rebuilding Flippers
Learn how to upgrade and rebuild your pinball machine flippers.
Jeff Patterson
NEW FEATURE: Last Week in (Digital) Pinball by Chris Friebus
Learn the latest happenings in the digital pinball community with Chris Friebus.
Chris Friebus
Guns N’ Roses Pinball Deep Dive!
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
Pinball Adventures First Machine, Punny Factory, is Almost Ready
An update from founder Andrew MacBain.
Andrew MacBain
Ranger in the Ruins Deep Dive!
In Depth Overview of the Machine, Features, Rules and Code
Jeff Patterson
AVENGERS: INFINITY QUEST Pinball Deep Dive!
In Depth Overview of the Machine, Features, Rules, and More!
Jeff Patterson
The Shape of Things to Come
A guest post from the one and only Roger Sharpe.
Roger Sharpe
Home Brew Pinball: Aladdin
Details about an Aladdin custom pinball machine, with an interview with the creator.
Jeff Patterson
Hot Wheels Pinball Deep Dive!
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
The Current Impact of COVID-19 on the Pinball Hobby
Jeff Patterson
After the Dollar: A Review of the IFPA’s Endorsement Fee
Looking at the impact the IFPA's dollar fee had in its first year of implementation.
Dennis Kriesel
HEIST Revealed!
Learn about Multimorphic's latest release, HEIST.
Jeff Patterson
First Takes: Rick and Morty Pinball
Initial Impressions of Rick and Morty from industry employees and hardcore hobbyists
Jeff Patterson
First Takes: Stranger Things Premium
Initial Impressions of Stranger Things Premium from industry employees and hardcore hobbyists.
Jeff Patterson
Understanding the Italian Bottom
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
Stranger Things Details
Info about Stranger Things pinball before its release, from This Week in Pinball.
Jeff Patterson
Elvira’s House of Horrors Deep Dive!
Deep dive into Stern's latest release, Elvira's House of Horrors.
Jeff Patterson
Jurassic Park Deep Dive!
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
Mylstar Electronics: Gottlieb’s Forgotten Year
This article will focus on the Mylstar era, arguably the least understood and least discussed period of Gottlieb’s existence.
Dennis Kriesel
The deeproot Tour: Whitewood Wonderland and the Cart Before the Horse
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!
Alice Cooper’s Nightmare Castle Deep Dive! In Depth Overview of the Machine, Features, Rules and Code
Jeff Patterson
Cosmic Carnival Deep Dive!
In Depth Overview of the Machine, Features, Rules and Code
Jeff Patterson
Around the Playfield with Scott Danesi
Interview with Scott Daneis, creator of the game Total Nuclear Annihilation.
Jeff Patterson
Cosmic Carnival – Interview with Jon Weaver of SunCoast Pinball
Learn about SunCoast Pinball with this interview with Jon Weaver.
Jeff Patterson
Matt Hardy’s Expedition of Gold Pinball Machine – Interviews with Reby Hardy and Brian Soares
Interviews with Reby Hardy and Brian Soares about Matt Hardy's Expedition of Gold Pinball Machine.
Jeff Patterson
Around the Playfield with Tim Sexton
Interview with Tim Sexton, Software Engineer at Stern Pinball.
Jeff Patterson
Around the Playfield with Christopher Franchi
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!
Iron Maiden Deep Dive! General Info, Likes, Dislikes, Multiplier-Free Code Overview
Jeff Patterson
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Deep Dive!
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Deep Dive! Overview, Rules, Features, Images and Much More…
Jeff Patterson
The TWIPY Pinball Awards Results, Percentages, and Honorable Mentions!
Results from the 3rd annual TWIPY Awards show.
Jeff Patterson
Black Knight: Sword of Rage Deep Dive!
In depth overview of the machine, features, rules and more!
Jeff Patterson
Around the Playfield with Joe Schober
Interview with Joe Schober, pinball machine maker.
Jeff Patterson
Stern Insider – Interview with Zach Sharpe
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
Around the Playfield with Gerry Stellenberg
Gerry Stellenberg is the Founder of Multimorphic, Inc., the P3 Pinball Platform, and the P-Roc Control System.
Jeff Patterson
Angry Birds Concept Pin Sketches and Notes
Concept sketches of Angry Birds pinball.
Jeff Patterson
Angry Birds Pinball Pitch from Heighway Pinball
A Pitch from Heighway Pinball for Angry Birds Pinball
Jeff Patterson
Suncoast Pinball New Hire
Updates from Suncoast Pinball and a brief interview.
Jeff Patterson
deeproot Pinball Updates and Interview
Interview with deeproot following a released statement.
Jeff Patterson