This Week in Pinball

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The Munsters Deep Dive!

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

Jeff Patterson · Jan 15, 2019

2019 Pinball Preview and Predictions and Five Questions

Exploring the 2019 pinball landscape.

Jeff Patterson · Jan 3, 2019

New to Pinball? A Non-Comprehensive Guide on How to Pinball

Learn how to get started in the pinball hobby!

Jeff Patterson · Dec 13, 2018

deeproot Pinball Launch Postponed

Updates from deeproot pinball.

Jeff Patterson · Dec 4, 2018

Primus Pinball Revealed! Interview with Zoltron and Zombie Yeti

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

Jeff Patterson · Nov 23, 2018

Top 10 Smoothest Shooting Flowiest Pinball Machines

As voted on by the pinball community.

Jeff Patterson · Nov 15, 2018

Beatlemania!! The Pinball Machine

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

Jeff Patterson · Nov 7, 2018

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 · Nov 1, 2018

Oktoberfest Deep Dive!

In Depth Overview of Machine and the Code and the Rules

Jeff Patterson · Oct 18, 2018

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 · Oct 4, 2018

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 · Sep 27, 2018

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 · Sep 20, 2018

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 · Sep 13, 2018

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 · Sep 4, 2018

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 · Aug 30, 2018

Around the Playfield with Roger Sharpe

Interview with Roger Sharpe from This Week in Pinball.

Jeff Patterson · Aug 29, 2018

Deadpool Deep Dive!

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

Jeff Patterson · Aug 22, 2018

Around the Playfield with Tanio Klyce

Interview with Tanio Klyce.

Jeff Patterson · Aug 15, 2018

Around the Playfield with Keith Elwin

Interview with Keith Elwin of Stern Pinball.

Jeff Patterson · Aug 9, 2018

Around the Playfield Pinside Edition: with Brian Sherman (gweempose)

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

Jeff Patterson · Jul 24, 2018

Around the Playfield with Josh Kugler

Interview with Josh Kugler from This Week in Pinball

Jeff Patterson · Jul 21, 2018

Around the Playfield with Eric Meunier

Interview with pinball designer Eric Meunier.

Jeff Patterson · Jul 19, 2018

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 · Jul 17, 2018

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 · Jul 12, 2018

Top Ten Magnet Action in Pinball Machines

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

Jeff Patterson · Jul 11, 2018

Around the Playfield with Mrs. Pin

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

Jeff Patterson · Jul 4, 2018

Top 10 Bash Toys in Pinball Machines

As voted on by the pinball community

Jeff Patterson · Jul 3, 2018

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 · Jun 28, 2018

Top 10 Toys in Pinball Machines

As voted on by the pinball community.

Jeff Patterson · Jun 26, 2018

Around the Playfield with Mike Vinikour

Interview with Mike Vinikour from Stern Pinball.

Jeff Patterson · Jun 14, 2018

Your Top Ten Favorite Pinball Designers

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

Jeff Patterson · Jun 5, 2018

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 · May 29, 2018

Around the Playfield with Jon Norris

Interview with Jon Norris, pinball designer.

Jeff Patterson · May 24, 2018

Top 10 Pinball Dream Themes!

As voted on by the pinball community.

Jeff Patterson · May 22, 2018

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 · May 18, 2018

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 · May 17, 2018

Around the Playfield with Chuck Ernst

Interview with Chuck Ernst of Stern Pinball.

Jeff Patterson · Apr 26, 2018

TOP 10 BEST PINBALL WIZARD MODES

As voted on by the pinball community.

Jeff Patterson · Apr 24, 2018

Around the Playfield with Buffalo Pinball

Interview with the group behind Buffalo Pinball.

Jeff Patterson · Apr 12, 2018

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 · Apr 10, 2018

11 Cool Easter Eggs in Pinball Machines

Learn about easter eggs found in pinball machines.

Jeff Patterson · Apr 5, 2018

Around the Playfield with John Borg

An interview with Stern game designer John Borg.

Jeff Patterson · Mar 29, 2018

Kingpin The Remake – Interview with Circus Maximus, Kingpin Rules, Upgrades

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

Jeff Patterson · Mar 15, 2018

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 · Mar 9, 2018

**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 · Mar 8, 2018

Around the Playfield with Lyman Sheats

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

Jeff Patterson · Mar 1, 2018

Around the Playfield with Charlie Emery of Spooky Pinball

Interview with Charlie Emery, founder of Spooky Pinball.

Jeff Patterson · Feb 28, 2018

Around the Playfield with Jack Danger from Dead Flip

Interview with pinball celebrity Jack Danger of Dead Flip.

Jeff Patterson · Feb 26, 2018