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An Update on the IFPA and the OBX Fall Flippers Event

Providing more information and context around the handling of the harassment incident at the OBX Fall Flippers tournament.

Colin Alsheimer·Nov 15, 2025

Spooky Pinball

Spooky Pinball Reveals Beetlejuice Pinball

Everything we know so far about Spooky Pinball's latest pinball machine release.

Noah Crable·Nov 14, 2025

An Update on the IFPA and the OBX Fall Flippers Event

Providing more information and context around the handling of the harassment incident at the OBX Fall Flippers tournament.

Colin Alsheimer·Nov 15, 2025

Spooky Pinball

Spooky Pinball Reveals Beetlejuice Pinball

Everything we know so far about Spooky Pinball's latest pinball machine release.

Noah Crable·Nov 14, 2025

News

Developing: What’s Going on With the IFPA and the OBX Fall Flippers Event?

Tracking a developing story coming out of the recent OBX Fall Pinball Tournament held at Flippers Arcade in Grandy, NC.

Colin Alsheimer·Nov 13, 2025

The Score Card

The Score Card: Pro Circuit Showdowns

Approaching the end of the year, competitive pinball becomes an interesting scene. As some players wind down, many others rush to the biggest tournaments they can find, eager to claim a few final victories before the season ends.

Matt Owen·Nov 13, 2025

News

Stern Pinball Reveals The Walking Dead Remastered

Everything we know so far about Stern Pinball's latest remastered pinball machine release.

Noah Crable·Nov 4, 2025

Pinball Expo

Photo Dump: Scorbit x Kineticist Pinball Media Mixer 3 in Photos

All our favorite photos from the film cameras used at the Scorbit x Kineticist Pinball Media Mixer 3.

Colin Alsheimer·Oct 30, 2025

Digital Pinball

So Fun, They’re Scary: Elvira Table Reviews on Pinball FX

Getting hands-on with the latest Bally/Williams recreations for Pinball FX, Elvira and the Party Monsters, and Scared Stiff.

Noah Crable·Oct 30, 2025

Pinball Tutorial

Rock Monster: Learn to Play Williams Monster Bash Pinball

Learn how to play the 1998 Williams release, Monster Bash pinball.

James McFatter·Oct 29, 2025

Pinball Tutorial

Walker Bait: Learn to Play Stern's The Walking Dead Pinball

Learn to play Stern Pinball's 2014 pinball machine, The Walking Dead.

James McFatter·Oct 24, 2025

Pinball Expo

Pinball Expo 2025: A Year of Mystery and Magic

Now that Pinball Expo has wrapped up, let's take a look back and reflect on all the hot topics of conversation that the show had to offer.

Matt Owen·Oct 23, 2025

Scorbit

Over Ten Years in the Making, Scorbit is on the Verge of a Breakout

A conversation with Jay Adelson and Ron Richards of Scorbit on the latest iteration of their connected pinball platform.

Colin Alsheimer·Oct 16, 2025

Barrels of Fun

Barrels of Fun Reveals Winchester Mystery House

Everything we know about the surprise new game reveal from Barrels of Fun.

Colin Alsheimer·Oct 13, 2025

Pinball Tutorial

May the Force Be With You: Learn to Play Star Wars: Fall of the Empire

Learn to play Stern's Fall of the Empire pinball machine in our detailed tutorial.

Noah Crable·Oct 9, 2025

Interviews

Diving into Dune Sound Design with Jeff Dodson

A conversation with sound designer Jeff Dodson about his work on Dune from Barrels of Fun.

Noah Crable·Oct 9, 2025

The Score Card

The Score Card: From Chicago to London

On this edition of The Score Card, we're looking back at three standout events of September, where players pushed their flipping to the limit in pursuit of big WPPRs and Stern Pro Circuit points.

Matt Owen·Oct 8, 2025

Pinball

Every Pinball Machine of 1995, Ranked

To celebrate the collective 30th anniversary of the pinball release class of 1995, we're putting forth our definitive ranked list for your consideration.

Matt Owen·Oct 3, 2025

Pinball Tutorial

Get a Clue: Crack the Case with Bally's 1995 WHO dunnit

Learn how to solve the murder mystery at Tony's Palace on this unique story-driven Williams / Bally machine.

Noah Crable·Sep 25, 2025

Events

Registration Now Open for Pinball Media Mixer 3 at Pinball Expo

Scorbit and Kineticist partner to bring you year 3 of the Pinball Media Mixer.

Colin Alsheimer·Sep 25, 2025

Pinball Tutorial

Learn Bally’s Gilligan’s Island in 10 Minutes!

Learn to play Bally's Gilligan's Island pinball machine from 1991 in our expert tutorial.

Noah Crable·Sep 19, 2025

Kineticist Updates

Where My Pinball Money Goes

Running Kineticist costs about as much as buying a new Stern Premium every year. Here’s where that goes and why your support matters.

Colin Alsheimer·Sep 17, 2025

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