This Week in Pinball
The Munsters Deep Dive!
In Depth Overview of the Machine and the Code and the Rules
Jeff Patterson
2019 Pinball Preview and Predictions and Five Questions
Exploring the 2019 pinball landscape.
Jeff Patterson
New to Pinball? A Non-Comprehensive Guide on How to Pinball
Learn how to get started in the pinball hobby!
Jeff Patterson
deeproot Pinball Launch Postponed
Updates from deeproot pinball.
Jeff Patterson
Primus Pinball Revealed! Interview with Zoltron and Zombie Yeti
Primus Pinball is the newest pinball creation! Check out details below!
Jeff Patterson
Top 10 Smoothest Shooting Flowiest Pinball Machines
As voted on by the pinball community.
Jeff Patterson
Beatlemania!! The Pinball Machine
Deep dive into the new The Beatles pinball machine from Stern.
Jeff Patterson
The Details of SPIKE
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
Oktoberfest Deep Dive!
In Depth Overview of Machine and the Code and the Rules
Jeff Patterson
Deeproot Tour
This Week in Pinball had a unique opportunity to do a full tour of the deeproot facility in San Antonio last week!
Jeff Patterson
Top 10 Favorite Pinball Machines and Dream Themes based on AGE and How Long You’ve Been in the Hobby
As voted on by the pinball community.
Jeff Patterson
The Dawn of the Solid-State Era
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
Speculation on What Happened with the Williams Bally Digital License
What exactly happened with the Williams Bally Digital pinball license? Chris Friebus speculates.
Chris Friebus
Williams Bally Pinball License Acquired by Zen Studios – EXCLUSIVE Interview! First Tables Available Now!
Zen Studios has acquired the licenses to the Williams Bally Pinball Collection!
Jeff Patterson
A Beginner’s Guide to Pinball Designers
A guide to some of the most popular and important pinball designers of the solid state and electro-mechanical eras.
Dennis Kriesel
Around the Playfield with Roger Sharpe
Interview with Roger Sharpe from This Week in Pinball.
Jeff Patterson
Deadpool Deep Dive!
In-depth overview of the machine and the code and rules
Jeff Patterson
Around the Playfield with Tanio Klyce
Interview with Tanio Klyce.
Jeff Patterson
Around the Playfield with Keith Elwin
Interview with Keith Elwin of Stern Pinball.
Jeff Patterson
Around the Playfield Pinside Edition: with Brian Sherman (gweempose)
Interview with Brian Sherman, a moderator (gweempose) on Pinside.
Jeff Patterson
Around the Playfield with Josh Kugler
Interview with Josh Kugler from This Week in Pinball
Jeff Patterson
Around the Playfield with Eric Meunier
Interview with pinball designer Eric Meunier.
Jeff Patterson
Top Ten Favorite Playfield Artwork In Pinball Machines
Top ten favorite playfield artwork in pinball machines as voted on by the pinball community.
Jeff Patterson
A Beginner’s Guide to Pinball Manufacturers
Trying to keep track of every manufacturer that ever involved itself in pinball is almost an exercise in futility.
Dennis Kriesel
Top Ten Magnet Action in Pinball Machines
A community poll ranking the top 10 games for magnet action.
Jeff Patterson
Around the Playfield with Mrs. Pin
Mrs. Pin is the host of the Mrs. Pin’s Pinball Podcast.
Jeff Patterson
Top 10 Bash Toys in Pinball Machines
As voted on by the pinball community
Jeff Patterson
deeproot Update plus Interview – New Hire, New Building, New Creative Studio, New Licenses, and Help Offered to Those Who Lost Money on Pre-Orders from Other Companies
DEEPROOT PINBALL SUMMER 2018 UPDATE
Jeff Patterson
Top 10 Toys in Pinball Machines
As voted on by the pinball community.
Jeff Patterson
Around the Playfield with Mike Vinikour
Interview with Mike Vinikour from Stern Pinball.
Jeff Patterson
Your Top Ten Favorite Pinball Designers
Your favorite pinball designers, as voted on by the pinball community.
Jeff Patterson
Around the Playfield Pinside Edition with Crazy Levi
Interview with Crazy Levi, a prominent member of the pinball community and the Pinside forums.
Jeff Patterson
Around the Playfield with Jon Norris
Interview with Jon Norris, pinball designer.
Jeff Patterson
Top 10 Pinball Dream Themes!
As voted on by the pinball community.
Jeff Patterson
Your Top 10 Pat Lawlor Designs!
Top 10 lists as voted on by YOU, the pinball community! Each week(ish) we’ll have a different question!
Jeff Patterson
The Growth of Pinball: An Evidence-Based Review
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
Around the Playfield with Chuck Ernst
Interview with Chuck Ernst of Stern Pinball.
Jeff Patterson
TOP 10 BEST PINBALL WIZARD MODES
As voted on by the pinball community.
Jeff Patterson
Around the Playfield with Buffalo Pinball
Interview with the group behind Buffalo Pinball.
Jeff Patterson
TWIP TOP 10: The Top 10 Pinball Cities in the U.S. & Top 10 Location Pinball Machines
Top pinball cities and machines on location in the United States as of 2018.
Jeff Patterson
11 Cool Easter Eggs in Pinball Machines
Learn about easter eggs found in pinball machines.
Jeff Patterson
Around the Playfield with John Borg
An interview with Stern game designer John Borg.
Jeff Patterson
Kingpin The Remake – Interview with Circus Maximus, Kingpin Rules, Upgrades
Announcing the Capcom Kingpin remake plus an interview with Circus Maximus.
Jeff Patterson
What is going on with Pinball Expo? Hear from Rob Berk and Mike Pacak
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
**EXCLUSIVE** EXPO 2018 Changes, New Pinball Palooza Show Announced, Interview with Rob Berk
Jeff Patterson
Around the Playfield with Lyman Sheats
An interview with Lyman Sheats, at the time a software engineer for Stern Pinball.
Jeff Patterson
Around the Playfield with Charlie Emery of Spooky Pinball
Interview with Charlie Emery, founder of Spooky Pinball.
Jeff Patterson
Around the Playfield with Jack Danger from Dead Flip
Interview with pinball celebrity Jack Danger of Dead Flip.
Jeff Patterson