Episode 63 - The Pinball Map
Pinball Map creators discuss platform history, technical evolution, and operator-player tensions.

A weekly pinball podcast brought to you by the people that run Wedgehead, a pinball bar in Portland, Oregon. Each week Alan and Alex discuss a different pinball topic, occasionally with other guests.
If you have any questions, or might want to guest on a future episode, please email: wedgeheadinfo@gmail.com.
A weekly pinball podcast brought to you by the people that run Wedgehead, a pinball bar in Portland, Oregon. Each week Alan and Alex discuss a different pinball topic, occasionally with other guests.
If you have any questions, or might want to guest on a future episode, please email : wedgeheadinfo@gmail.com.
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