EP25 Jimmy Lipham My Journey Into Pinball
In Episode 25 of The Pinball Studio Podcast, we sit down with Jimmy Lipham, owner and creator of Pinlights, to explore his personal journey through the world of pinball. Jimmy shares how he first discovered the hobby, what drew him deeper into the community, and the path that ultimately led him to start Pinlights. We discuss the challenges and rewards of turning a passion into a business, the evolution of his products, and his vision for helping pinball enthusiasts enhance their games. Whether you’re a longtime hobbyist, a collector, or interested in the stories behind the companies shaping modern pinball, this episode offers an inside look at one entrepreneur’s journey from player to creator.
Kineticist’s take
Jimmy Lipham recounts his path from 90s arcade kid to pinball mod innovator and Pinlights founder.
Synopsis
Jimmy Lipham (Pinlights/86 Pixels) discusses his journey into pinball, starting from childhood in 1990s bowling alleys and arcades in Florida, through building custom mods and software, to founding Pinlights as a consumer lighting product company. He covers his early experiences with pinball, transition to the hobby as an adult, work with manufacturers, and the evolution of his business from title-specific mods to universally applicable lighting solutions.
Entities
- 86 Pixels· company
- Barrels of Fun· company
- Chicago Gaming· company
- Jersey Jack Pinball· company
- Multimorphic· company
- Pinlights· company
- Spooky Pinball· company
- Stern Pinball· company
- Cirqus Voltaire· game
- Demolition Man· game
- Foo Fighters· game
- Ghostbusters· game
- Goonies· game
- Stranger Things· game
- Theatre of Magic· game
- Twilight Zone· game
- Cary Hardy· person
- Elena Lipham· person
- Gerry Stellenberg· person
- Jimmy Lipham· person
- John Papadiuk· person
- Scott Danesi· person