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Original pinball journalism — game reveals, industry analysis, interviews, tutorials, and opinion from the Kineticist editorial team.

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A Day at Jersey Jack Pinball for the Avatar Launch

Recapping a day spent at Jersey Jack Pinball following the launch of their newest game, Avatar: The Battle for Pandora.

Colin Alsheimer·Sep 19, 2024

Pinball

Australian Pinball: The Hankin Story

Taking a look at the historic Australian pinball manufacturer A Hankin & Co with guest author Stephen Smith, a noted collector and fan of Hankin pinballs.

Stephen Smith·Sep 18, 2024

A Day at Jersey Jack Pinball for the Avatar Launch

Recapping a day spent at Jersey Jack Pinball following the launch of their newest game, Avatar: The Battle for Pandora.

Colin Alsheimer·Sep 19, 2024

Pinball

Australian Pinball: The Hankin Story

Taking a look at the historic Australian pinball manufacturer A Hankin & Co with guest author Stephen Smith, a noted collector and fan of Hankin pinballs.

Stephen Smith·Sep 18, 2024

Pinball Tutorial

Rescue Mission: Stern Jurassic Park Pinball Tutorial

Learn how to play Stern's 2019 cornerstone release, Jurassic Park.

Noah Crable·Sep 18, 2024

Jersey Jack Pinball

First Look at JJP’s Avatar: Battle for Pandora

First look at Avatar: The Battle for Pandora, Jersey Jack Pinball's latest game release. Rules, key features, release storylines, and more.

Noah Crable·Sep 12, 2024

Tournament Pinball

Pinball Preparedness: How to Get Ready for Your Next Tournament

As the summer starts to wrap up and autumn nears, the big season of competitive pinball has begun. Here are some steps to help you get your head in the game before a pinball tournament, whether you're competing locally or battling the best on the pro circuit.

Matt Owen·Sep 11, 2024

Digital Pinball

Portable Pins: The Best Pinball Games on Steam Deck

Discover the top pinball games that are perfect for the Steam Deck, offering a mix of realistic simulation and inventive, genre-bending fun. From Zen Studios’ renowned Pinball FX series to indie gems like Yoku's Island Express and Rollers of the Realm, this guide has it all.

Matt Owen·Sep 11, 2024

Travel

Where to Play Pinball in Raleigh-Durham: Arcades, Bars, and Breweries with Machines

The Triangle offers pinball across downtown arcade bars, craft beer taprooms, and a dedicated community pinball collective—with machines spanning classic eras to modern releases.

Colin Alsheimer·Sep 9, 2024

Travel

Where to Play Pinball in Charlotte: Arcades, Bars, and Barcades with Machines

Charlotte's pinball scene stretches across the metro, with dedicated arcade bars in the city center and family-friendly museums in surrounding suburbs.

Colin Alsheimer·Sep 4, 2024

Stern Pinball

Stern Reveals Uncanny X-Men Pinball

After a week of anticipation, Stern Pinball just announced their newest pinball machine, The Uncanny X-Men. Here's everything we know about the game!

Noah Crable·Sep 4, 2024

Travel

Where to Play Pinball in Montreal: Arcades, Bars, and Private Play Spaces

Montreal's pinball scene spans a dedicated barcade on the Plateau, a family-friendly arcade in NDG, a private rental warehouse in Mile-Ex, and several suburban options in Laval and Brossard.

Colin Alsheimer·Sep 3, 2024

Jersey Jack Pinball

Avatar Eats the Ball

The latest picture from Jersey Jack's newest game, Avatar.

Colin Alsheimer·Sep 1, 2024

News

The Ultimate Roundup of Pinball Manufacturer News [Updated 11.20.24]

Keeping track of pinball manufacturer news and updates so you don't have to.

Colin Alsheimer·Aug 29, 2024

Pinball Tutorial

Down the River: Navigate the Hazards of the Rapids in Williams 1993 Game, WHITE WATER!

Learn how to play Williams 1993 pinball machine, White Water with our latest tutorial.

James McFatter·Aug 23, 2024

Travel

Where to Play Pinball in Virginia Beach: Arcades, Bars, and Breweries with Machines

Virginia Beach proper has limited dedicated pinball, but the broader Hampton Roads region delivers barcades, breweries, and game stores with solid lineups of modern Stern machines and classic titles.

Colin Alsheimer·Aug 12, 2024

Pinball Tutorial

Magic Tricks: Pinball Magic Tutorial

Test Your Skills Against the Society of Masters and Defeat Magna Matra in Capcom’s Pinball Magic

Noah Crable·Aug 8, 2024

Travel

Where to Play Pinball in Cincinnati: Arcades, Bars, and Entertainment Venues with Machines

Cincinnati offers pinball across dedicated arcades, entertainment venues, and shops spanning Ohio and Northern Kentucky. The region claims to be pinball's birthplace.

Colin Alsheimer·Aug 1, 2024

Pinball Tutorial

Combo-TRON: Explore the world of TRON in Stern’s 2011 cult-classic game, TRON: Legacy:

Learn how to play Stern's 2011 release, TRON: Legacy in this in-depth pinball tutorial.

James McFatter·Aug 1, 2024

Sweeper City Pinball Championships 2024: Learning the Ropes of Card

In early July, I took a trip to the first-ever Sweeper City Pinball Championships, located at the Hoover Lodge in North Canton, Ohio, where dozens of talented players tackled the art of the card for the very first time.

Matt Owen·Jul 30, 2024

Haggis Pinball

A Detailed Timeline of the Haggis Pinball Collapse [UPDATED 8.2]

Last week, Haggis Pinball, an Australian startup manufacturer of pinball machines, collapsed. While not a surprise to many who have been following the story closely over the years, the manner of closure leaves more questions than answers. Here's our detailed timeline of what happened and when.

Colin Alsheimer·Jul 25, 2024

Haggis Pinball

Haggis Pinball Goes Dark; Business Records Indicate Closure

Haggis Pinball sure seems done as a company.

Colin Alsheimer·Jul 18, 2024

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