Pinball News

Old School Cool: Meet Betsy, a Pops Pinball Regular

Betsy plays pinball and is way cooler than you.

Ten Pinball Machines Even Weirder Than You

Every now and again, we see some absolutely insane layouts, designs, or gimmicks which send a machine down in fame - or infamy - for their unusual nature.

The State of Connected Pinball: An Arcade Operator Weighs In on Stern Insider Connected and Scorbit

Taking an honest look at the state of connected pinball offered by Stern & Scorbit, from an arcade operator's perspective.

Challenge Accepted: Moving and Grooving to Williams' Banzai Run

Learn how to play Williams' 1988 classic pinball machine, Banzai Run.

Party Hard: The Simpsons Pinball Party Tutorial [Advanced Guide]

This is a late-game guide for The Simpsons Pinball Party, and it assumes that you understand the main objectives available to you at the game’s outset, such as how to start modes, lock balls, and the like. If you’re new to the game, I advise you check out this beginner’s guide first.

Party Hard: The Simpsons Pinball Party Tutorial [Beginners Guide]

A Father's Day Gift Guide for Your Pinball-Loving Dad

Father’s Day is right around the corner, and while a pinball-themed necktie may seem enticing since buying him a pinball machine for Father's Day is a bit outside of your price range, we’re here to offer up some alternative gift ideas for your pinball lover pops.

Four Great Pinball Arcades in Rochester, NY

Four top picks for getting some hot pinball action in when you find yourself in Rochester, NY.

Pinball Map New Locations Update: May 2023

Like every month, a chongload of new venues were submitted to Pinball Map. Over 200 this time. Here, in this article, are but a pinch.

Connecting Balls to Bells: Is the "Mystery Pinball Company" Stern's Amazing Spider-Man (AKA Venom)?

Purely speculation. But if the spider-web sticks...

Top 10 Pinball Machines of the 2010s

We recently left the 1900s in the past when we released our list of the 20 Best Pinball Machines of the 2000s, and while the first decade of our current millennium had a lot to offer, much like internet speeds and smartphones, the pinball machines in the 2010s got even better. 

How to Start an Arcade Business: Lessons from the Ghost Quarter in Greenfield, Iowa [Part 1]

What bootstrapping an arcade business looks like from the perspective of Ryan Albright, owner of the Ghost Quarter in Greenfield, Iowa.

Harry Potter and the Pinball Dreams

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.

Where to Play Pinball in Seattle: Arcades, Bars, and Museums with Machines

Seattle offers pinball across dozens of venues, from a dedicated museum in the International District to neighborhood barcades in Fremont and Belltown. This guide covers where to find machines across the metro.

Call Your Shots: Learning Bally’s Eight Ball Deluxe

Bally's Eight Ball Deluxe is a simple target-shooting game with elaborate bonus rules. Learn how to play the game in our latest pinball tutorial.

A New Australian Pinball Champion is Crowned

Congratulations to the new 2022/2023 IFPA Australian Championship Series! Mitch Wilkins breaks down the big win.

Confessions of a Casual Pinball Player at the Ann Arbor VFW Pinball Museum Show

Melodee Mabbitt attends her first pinball show and gives Kineticist the lowdown on her experience.