On this edition of The Score Card, we're diving into a pair of competitions unlike any other: one that pulls hundreds of players to Alberta, Canada for a hefty amount of Match Play, as well as a brand new tournament on the Stern Pro Circuit that was held at the hottest new spot in Chicago, Illinois.
On this special edition of The Score Card, we're taking a quick dive into IFPA21, tracking the close calls, surprise finishes, and of course, this year's big winner.
Pedretti's second Bally/Williams remake is official — a $10,999 Legacy Edition and a strictly-399 $11,999 30th Anniversary Edition with all-new Brian Allen art. Here's the pricing, the editions, and what's changed.
Hilton Jones has worn just about every hat in pinball: collector, competitor, and the longest-running operator in Madison, WI. He helped write the rules for Spooky's Evil Dead and Texas Chainsaw Massacre, then built his own arcade game, Aliens of Destruction, which won Best New Arcade Game at Midwest Gaming Classic 2026. Matt Owen talks shop with him about operating, ruleset design, and indie arcade games.
The Windows 3D Space Cadet table that raised a generation is getting a real, physical build — from a maker who'd barely touched a pinball machine before. Chris Krentz talked to CNCDan about printing nearly every part himself, the skepticism his 3D-printed flipper "rubber" drew online, and how his layout stacks up against Deeproot's abandoned Space Cadet prototype.
After considering which video modes were the worst efforts of the 90s in a previous list, it’s time to flip the script with our look at the best video modes of the 1990s.
Meet Sam, the man behind the popular restoration YouTube channel Rush Fan Pinball. Learn about his introduction to pinball, restoration philosophy, and more!
Chatting with the founders of Capital Pinball in Concord, New Hampshire, about starting up a local pinball-focused community space, plus an intro to new contributors, Gerard and Nick from Arcade Hunters.
