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

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The 27 Best Pinball Machines from the 1980s: A Great Era for Pinball

The 1980s were a great time for pinball. Manufacturers continued the switch from electromechanical machines to solid states, and as a result, some of the best pinball machines ever made were produced during that decade. Here, we will take a look at some of the best pinball machines from the 1980s.

Colin Alsheimer·Jul 25, 2022

This Week in Pinball

A Peek Into the Digital Creator Community

Learn about the digital pinball creator community.

Will Oetting·Jul 21, 2022

The 27 Best Pinball Machines from the 1980s: A Great Era for Pinball

Colin Alsheimer·Jul 25, 2022

This Week in Pinball

A Peek Into the Digital Creator Community

Learn about the digital pinball creator community.

Will Oetting·Jul 21, 2022

Pinball

Ranking The Best Bally Pinball Machines from the 1970s: A Roundup for Arcade and Pinball Fans

When you were growing up, do you remember the hours spent at the local arcade playing your favorite pinball machines? If that's you, and you've still got an eye for the legendary silverball, then you'll love this roundup of the best vintage Bally pinball machines from the 1970s.

Colin Alsheimer·Jul 21, 2022

Arcade Games

The Ins and Outs of Coin Pusher Arcade Machines: How to Buy One for Your Home Game Room

If you've found yourself at the arcade drawn in by the lights, sounds, and motion of a coin pusher machine, you're not alone. It's captivating watching the machine's parts push coins and tokens around, just waiting for that jackpot moment where hundreds of tokens all fall into the machine at once.

Colin Alsheimer·Jul 18, 2022

Pinball

The Best New Pinball Machines of 2019: Retrospective and Rankings

2019 was a year. The last of our "normal" years, you could even argue, and one of the last years of normal production cycles for pinball machine manufacturers. Looking back on the 2019 release, what's stood the test of time? Here, we apply the tier list format to pins from 2019.

Colin Alsheimer·Jul 13, 2022

Home Game Rooms

How to Buy The Best Arcade Style Air Hockey Table for Your Home Game Room

Do you love the game of air hockey? The sound of pucks bouncing off the table edge, the slap of a mallet, the rattle and clink of a successful shot on goal? If so, then you know that there's nothing quite like playing a game on an arcade style air hockey table.

Colin Alsheimer·Jul 8, 2022

Pinball

Your Guide to the Wide World of Star Wars Pinball Machines

When it comes to Star Wars pinball machines, there are a lot of options to choose from. We'll take a look at some of the best Star Wars pinball machines available, looking at all physical and digital Star Wars tables. So without further ado, let's get started!

Colin Alsheimer·Jul 5, 2022

Arcade Games

How to Buy a DDR Arcade Machine for Your Home Game Room

Do you love to dance? Do you love video games? Were you an arcade kid who came of age in the late 1990s and early 2000s? If so, then you should consider buying a DDR (Dance Dance Revolution) arcade machine for your home game room!

Colin Alsheimer·Jun 28, 2022

Pinball

The Best New Pinball Machines for Your Home Game Room in 2022

Pinball machines are making a comeback. No longer relegated to arcades, these games are now finding their way into game rooms across the country. If you're looking to buy a new pinball machine for your game room, then you're in luck! Here is a roundup of the best new machines, you can buy today.

Colin Alsheimer·Jun 21, 2022

Pinball

Who Makes Pinball Machines in 2025? A Guide to All the Pinball Manufacturers Making Modern Pinball Games

Despite what you may think, Pinball has never really died. While it is true that Pinball nearly vanished in the 1990s as video gaming were on the upswing, thanks to some determined people, Pinball managed to limp along for a few years before enjoying a resurgence in recent years.

Colin Alsheimer·Jun 21, 2022

Arcade Games

The Definitive Guide on Buying a Skee Ball Machine for Your Home Game Room

Are you a Skee Ball fanatic? Is there nothing more entertaining or relaxing than rolling that ball down the playfield in search of the perfect score? If this sounds like you, you have probably thought to buy a Skee Ball machine for your home at least once (we know it's true).

Colin Alsheimer·Jun 21, 2022

Tabletop Gaming

How to Buy the Perfect Board Game Table for Your Game Room

Having the perfect game table is key to enjoying your favorite tabletop games. In this article, we will discuss some things to consider when buying a board game table for your game room. We'll also provide recommendations for some of the best game table manufacturers in the business today.

Colin Alsheimer·Jun 21, 2022

This Week in Pinball

Jersey Jack Pinball Announces TOY STORY 4 PINBALL!

Toy Story 4 is the newest creation from Jersey Jack Pinball! Below is an in-depth overview of the machine, and a dive into the features and rules – check it out!

Will Oetting·Jun 14, 2022

This Week in Pinball

Zen Studios announces Swords of Fury in Pinball FX, plus six remastered classics joining Pinball FX!

Six remastered classics from Williams Pinball Volumes 4 & 5 also join Pinball FX’s growing collection today

Jeff Patterson·May 26, 2022

This Week in Pinball

Ryan McQuaid Joins American Pinball

American Pinball and Aimtron Corporation are proud to announce the addition to our team, Ryan McQuaid as Game Designer for American Pinball.

Jeff Patterson·Apr 29, 2022

This Week in Pinball

Multimorphic Announces Weird Al’s Museum of Natural Hilarity!

Weird Al’s Museum of Natural Hilarity is the newest creation from Multimorphic! Below is an in-depth overview of the machine, and a dive into the features and rules – check it out!

Jeff Patterson·Feb 24, 2022

This Week in Pinball

Dan Forden: The Pinterview

Interview with Dan Forden, who did sound on games like Medieval Madness, Attack from Mars, The Shadow, and more.

Jeff Patterson·Feb 3, 2022

This Week in Pinball

SUPER HOOP REVEALED!

Deep Dive: In Depth Overview of the Machine, Features, Rules, and Code

Will Oetting·Jan 28, 2022

This Week in Pinball

Flipper Foxtrot Rhythm Explosion REVEALED!

Deep Dive: In Depth Overview of the Machine, Features, Rules and Code

Jeff Patterson·Jan 24, 2022

This Week in Pinball

Rest In Peace Lyman Sheats

The pinball community learned today that Lyman Sheats passed away.

Jeff Patterson·Jan 21, 2022

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