Join us for a brief, heartfelt remembrance of Dan Fontes— longtime Pacific Pinball Museum board member and a celebrated mural artist whose work helped shape the look and spirit of PPM. We’ll honor Dan’s impact on the pinball community, from supporting PPM expos (including “Shoot the Moon” in 2016) to the unforgettable art that greets guests in the museum’s History Room, plus murals you can also find at Musée Mécanique and Free Gold Watch in San Francisco. We invite everyone to take a moment to appreciate Dan’s legacy and the joy his art continues to bring. To see more of Dan’s work:
Bonus count circuits can be tricky, especially when multipliers enter the mix. Join pinball historian and educator Mark Gibson of [FunWithPinball.com]( as he pulls back the curtain on the clever engineering behind electromechanical pinball machines. In this deep dive, you’ll explore how score motors, relays, and stepper units work together to calculate single, double, and triple bonus values with remarkable precision. Mark breaks down the logic and timing behind these fascinating circuits, making complex EM scoring systems easier to understand for collectors, restorers, and pinball enthusiasts alike. Whether you're troubleshooting a machine or simply curious about the ingenuity of classic pinball design, this session offers a fun and insightful look into the mechanical magic that powers bonus counting. This seminar was recorded at Golden State Pinball University 2026 as part of the Pinball University Series. Learn more:
Get the story behind the chaos in Beetlejuice Pinball with Spooky Corwin Emery, hosted by the awesome guys from the Spinner is Lit podcast. We’ll dig into what makes the game tick—rules, shots, modes, callouts, and the little details that turn a fun layout into pure “one more game” energy—plus behind-the-scenes insights on how the theme was translated into toys, moments, and gameplay flow. Come ready for deep cuts, designer stories, and plenty of pinball nerdery. This seminar was recorded at Golden State Pinball University 2026 as part of the Pinball University Series.
Bring your restoration touch-ups (and full cabinet repaints) to the next level with Butch Peel’s How to Color Match Your Playfield & Cabinet Art—a practical, step-by-step session on getting paint to disappear into original artwork. Butch will break down the real-world process of matching colors the way restorers actually do it: evaluating the existing art under proper lighting, mixing paint to hit the right hue/value/saturation, test-dabbing and adjusting, and blending edges so repairs don’t “flash” from across the room. You’ll walk away with a clear workflow you can repeat at home, plus tips for avoiding the most common mistakes that make touch-ups stand out (wrong sheen, over-saturated mixes, mismatched undertones, and heavy-handed transitions).
Join Evan Phillippe and Michael Shiess as the Pacific Pinball Museum unveils the Atlas Pinball Archive, a new preservation initiative documenting and safeguarding pinball history through rare artifacts, stories, and technical records. The Pacific Pinball Museum is pulling back the curtain on a major preservation effort: the Atlas Pinball Archive. Join Evan Phillippe and Michael Schiess as they reveal how this new project is being built to document, protect, and share pinball history—capturing the stories, artifacts, and technical details that too often get lost to time. Expect a behind-the-scenes look at what they’re collecting, how the archive is being organized, and why this work matters right now for collectors, builders, and future historians. Whether you’re into restoration, research, or just love pinball’s past, this is a rare chance to see what’s being saved—and how you can help keep the legacy intact. This seminar was recorded at Golden State Pinball University 2026 as part of the Pinball University Series. Learn more:
Stern Transformers LE gameplay video with Dinobot modes and Megatron multiball mechanics.
Stern Transformers More Than Meets The Eye Pinball Limited Edition Gameplay Here is some first person gameplay footage from my time spent playing the newest Transformers LE Model pinball machine from @sternpinballinc In Stern Pinball’s TRANSFORMERS: More Than Meets the Eye, players join Optimus Prime and the Autobots in their mission to stop Megatron and the Decepticons from stealing Earth’s energy, conquering Cybertron, and dominating the universe. TRANSFORMERS: More Than Meets the Eye pushes mechanical innovation to new heights with a fully animatronic Megatron robot toy with an articulated fusion cannon that rotates and fires pinballs back at players. Soundwave’s cassette deck locks pinballs before launching them into high-intensity action while a custom sculpted Optimus Prime robot bash toy stands ready for battle, adding depth and spectacle to this world under glass that’s …MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE Players will experience the ultimate battle between Autobots and Deceptions, and can store Energon Cubes to power up, team up with the Dinobots, collect Transformers Tech Spec cards, and prepare for a climactic battle against Megatron. Players embark on missions inspired by major story arcs from the original 1984 TRANSFORMERS animated television series, and the machine integrates authentic video clips and story-driven missions that bring the brand’s legacy to life. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE, the game includes a special mode featuring the iconic song “The Touch” by Stan Bush, custom call-outs from legendary voice actors including Peter Cullen (Optimus Prime) and Frank Welker (Megatron and Soundwave), and original music from Knights of Unicron.
Transformers gameplay demo featuring multiball and Megatron mode.
Stern Transformers More Than Meets The Eye Pinball Premium Gameplay Here is some first person gameplay footage from my time spent playing the newest Transformers More Than Meets The Eye Premium Model pinball machine from @sternpinballinc This was my first time playing the premium model and it was a blast to play on! Stern Pinball Machines In Stock: In Stern Pinball’s TRANSFORMERS: More Than Meets the Eye, players join Optimus Prime and the Autobots in their mission to stop Megatron and the Decepticons from stealing Earth’s energy, conquering Cybertron, and dominating the universe. TRANSFORMERS: More Than Meets the Eye pushes mechanical innovation to new heights with a fully animatronic Megatron robot toy with an articulated fusion cannon that rotates and fires pinballs back at players. Soundwave’s cassette deck locks pinballs before launching them into high-intensity action while a custom sculpted Optimus Prime robot bash toy stands ready for battle, adding depth and spectacle to this world under glass that’s …MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE Players will experience the ultimate battle between Autobots and Deceptions, and can store Energon Cubes to power up, team up with the Dinobots, collect Transformers Tech Spec cards, and prepare for a climactic battle against Megatron. Players embark on missions inspired by major story arcs from the original 1984 TRANSFORMERS animated television series, and the machine integrates authentic video clips and story-driven missions that bring the brand’s legacy to life. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE, the game includes a special mode featuring the iconic song “The Touch” by Stan Bush, custom call-outs from legendary voice actors including Peter Cullen (Optimus Prime) and Frank Welker (Megatron and Soundwave), and original music from Knights of Unicron.
Flip N Out Pinball panel reacts enthusiastically to Stern's Transformers reveal with detailed analysis of design and mechanics.
We've got a great panel tonight with Joel, Jared, Josh, Sterling and Mike who have all come together to chat about @sternpinballinc's newest game, Transformers! Come join in on the fun:) Purchase your newest pinball machine from Pinball's Favorite Distributor, Flip N Out Pinball! flipnoutpinball.com zach@flipnoutpinball.com
Stern Transformers Pro gameplay showcase with G1 cartoon audio integration.
Stern Transformers More Than Meets The Eye Pinball Pro Model Gameplay Here is some first person gameplay footage from my time spent playing the newest Transformers Pro Model pinball machine from @sternpinballinc The game shown here was on display for the official media day hosted by Stern Pinball In Stern Pinball’s TRANSFORMERS: More Than Meets the Eye, players join Optimus Prime and the Autobots in their mission to stop Megatron and the Decepticons from stealing Earth’s energy, conquering Cybertron, and dominating the universe. TRANSFORMERS: More Than Meets the Eye pushes mechanical innovation to new heights with a fully animatronic Megatron robot toy with an articulated fusion cannon that rotates and fires pinballs back at players. Soundwave’s cassette deck locks pinballs before launching them into high-intensity action while a custom sculpted Optimus Prime robot bash toy stands ready for battle, adding depth and spectacle to this world under glass that’s …MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE Players will experience the ultimate battle between Autobots and Deceptions, and can store Energon Cubes to power up, team up with the Dinobots, collect Transformers Tech Spec cards, and prepare for a climactic battle against Megatron. Players embark on missions inspired by major story arcs from the original 1984 TRANSFORMERS animated television series, and the machine integrates authentic video clips and story-driven missions that bring the brand’s legacy to life. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE, the game includes a special mode featuring the iconic song “The Touch” by Stan Bush, custom call-outs from legendary voice actors including Peter Cullen (Optimus Prime) and Frank Welker (Megatron and Soundwave), and original music from Knights of Unicron.
Stern announces Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye with animatronic Megatron and digital Cybercoin features.
The check is in the mail. I was hoping there would be a dad rock pin squeezed in between TF and Pokémon, but here we are. The game looks like a fun game overall. I like the lower left "cluster" of...
Stern announces Transformers pinball with animatronic Megatron, complex mechanics, and deep ruleset.
Flip N Out Pinball's Joel gives a first look at @sternpinballinc's Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye pinball machine. Purchase your very own pinball machine and arcade game today from Flip N Out Pinball + FREE SHIPPING! flipnoutpinball.com zach@flipnoutpinball.com @FlipNOutPinball
Gameplay stream of Indiana Jones (Williams) at Lynn's Arcade with mixed reactions to mechanics.
This is just one of those games that I've never understood and never been particularly good at. A grail game for many but I just feel hopeless every plunge. Watch occasional #pinball LIVE 🔴 at...
BREAKING NEWS! This morning Stern pinball revealed its next cornerstone game, Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye. The game is based on the Transfo...
Welcome to a special edition of the Flip N Out Pinball Podcast! Today, Ken Cromwell and Greg Bone dive into the exciting details of the new Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye pinball machine. If you're a fan of pinball or the Transformers franchise, you won't want to miss this breakdown of the game's features and mechanics. ORDER YOUR NEW TRANSFORMERS PINBALL MACHINE NOW AT: Flip N Out Pinball Email the show at: flipnoutpinballpodcast@gmail.com Contact Ken and Greg for sales and service at: ken@flipnoutpinball.com greg@flipnoutpinball.com
Prime Training Challenge in Transformers offers revolutionary in-game shot guidance to teach players without requiring external tutorials.
After seeing Stern pinball's newest offering Transformers Orby explains why he thinks that their new challenge mode Prime Training will change pinball.
Aftermovie zum Loose Flip Community Teffen. Etwas verpätet, aber besser spät als nie;-) Im Oktober 2025 fand das vierte Loose Flip Ultras Community Treffen im FlipperEck in Recklinghausen statt! Danke an alle die dabei waren, es war mal wieder ein Fest! Ein tolles Wochenende mit sehr netten und guten Menschen! Danke ans FlipperEck für die wieder einmal wunderbare Gastfreundschaft! Loose Flip und die Liebe zu Flipperautomaten verbindet Menschen! Loose Flip: Loose Flip - Live Pinball Streaming: FlipperEck der Flipperverein in Recklinghausen: Music by Infraction
Just a quick update to let everyone know that minutes ago, Jersey Jack Pinball shared a post on social media confirming that the legendary pinball des...
