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Classic Kiss: Learn to Play Bally’s 1979 Rock-Themed Pinball Chart Topper

Learn to play 1979's Kiss pinball machine by Bally.

James McFatter·Feb 12, 2025

Pinball Tutorial

Rise to the Challenge: Learn How to Play Jersey Jack’s Avatar: Battle for Pandora Pinball

Explore the alien landscape of Pandora and take down the RDA foundation, responsible for taking away its natural resources. Based on the first two Avatar films directed by James Cameron.

Noah Crable·Feb 7, 2025

Classic Kiss: Learn to Play Bally’s 1979 Rock-Themed Pinball Chart Topper

Learn to play 1979's Kiss pinball machine by Bally.

James McFatter·Feb 12, 2025

Pinball Tutorial

Rise to the Challenge: Learn How to Play Jersey Jack’s Avatar: Battle for Pandora Pinball

Explore the alien landscape of Pandora and take down the RDA foundation, responsible for taking away its natural resources. Based on the first two Avatar films directed by James Cameron.

Noah Crable·Feb 7, 2025

Interviews

Making Moves at The Electric Playground: Rob Rath Talks New Hires & Product Announcements

Rob chats new hire news and several new product announcements.

Colin Alsheimer·Feb 7, 2025

Tournament Pinball

How a Pinball Newbie Qualified for the Ohio State Championship

From a wide-eyed newbie to a last-minute qualifier at the 2024 IFPA Ohio State Pinball Championship, this is the exciting story of one player’s improbable rise through countless league nights and fierce tournaments.

Matt Owen·Feb 6, 2025

Pinball Tutorial

Turtle Power: Learn how to play Stern’s 2020 release, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!

Learn how to play Stern’s 2020 release, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!

Noah Crable·Jan 30, 2025

Interviews

IFPA Rookie of the Year Jaden Rich Talks Competitive Pinball Success

Jaden Rich of Louisville, Ohio, has taken the pinball world by storm, earning the prestigious IFPA Rookie of the Year title in his first season of competition. In an exclusive interview, Jaden shares how a birthday tournament with his dad sparked his passion for competitive pinball and more.

Matt Owen·Jan 29, 2025

Travel

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

Pittsburgh spreads pinball across breweries, bars, and entertainment venues from South Side to the Strip District. Here's where to find machines across the Steel City.

Colin Alsheimer·Jan 28, 2025

Tournament Pinball

The Full list of 2024-2025 IFPA NACS/WNACS Winners

Scope the full list of winners from last weekend's epic NACS/WNACS State & Provincial finals.

Colin Alsheimer·Jan 23, 2025

Digital Pinball

Another Cunning Development: A Retrospective on the Pro Pinball Series

Read this deep dive into several extremely influential digital pinball releases from the Pro Pinball digital pinball series in the 1990s.

Noah Crable·Jan 23, 2025

Pinball

Number Crunching the Pinball Class of 2024

Analyzing public market data of pinball machine releases in 2024 to get a better read on the pinball landscape.

Colin Alsheimer·Jan 16, 2025

New Pinball

First Impressions of Blues Brothers Pinball by Homepin

Dr. John Cosson took delivery of the first Blues Brothers pinball machine off the Homepin line, and put it through its paces.

Dr. John Cosson·Jan 15, 2025

Pinball Tutorial

It’s Payback Time: Learn to Play the 1991 Classic Pinball Machine, Terminator 2

Learn to Play the 1991 Classic Pinball Machine, Terminator 2 in our detailed tutorial from Noah Crable.

Noah Crable·Jan 14, 2025

Pinball History

Visual History: A Story of Pinball Innovation in the Early Solid State Days

A story of pinball innovation in the early solid state days.

Colin Alsheimer·Jan 10, 2025

Stern Pinball

Hands on with Stern's Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant's Eye

First impressions of Stern's latest pinball machine release, Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant's Eye.

Colin Alsheimer·Jan 8, 2025

Travel

Where to Play Pinball in Sydney: Arcades, Bars, and Pubs with Machines

Sydney's pinball scene stretches from dedicated barcades in the inner suburbs to traditional pubs scattered across the metro. Whether you're after a tournament venue or a few flips with a beer, the city has options in every direction.

Colin Alsheimer·Jan 7, 2025

Homebrew Pinball

A Chat with The Greatest Showman Homebrew Pinball Team

A conversation with the design team behind The Greatest Showman homebrew pinball machine.

Matt Owen·Jan 4, 2025

Travel

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

Tampa Bay spreads pinball machines across barcades, craft breweries, and one dedicated arcade museum. Here's where to find them from downtown St. Pete to the beaches and beyond.

Colin Alsheimer·Jan 4, 2025

Stern Pinball

Stern Launches Dungeons & Dragons

Learn about Stern Pinball's newest cornerstone game release, Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant's Eye

Noah Crable·Jan 3, 2025

Travel

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

The Greater Cleveland area offers pinball at dedicated arcades, neighborhood barcades, and breweries along the Cuyahoga River. Machines range from restored classics to the latest releases.

Colin Alsheimer·Jan 3, 2025

Travel

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

Detroit's pinball scene spreads across the metro area, from dedicated arcades with vintage collections to neighborhood breweries with rotating machines.

Colin Alsheimer·Jan 3, 2025

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