Category: Pinball

One of the most addicting, yet simple arcade games out there is the pinball machine. No matter how many quarters you feed into it, you always want to play again. Many sore losers like to believe...

You are excited. You finally got that pinball machine you have been hunting down for years. You plug it in and start to play and then…it stops. Unfortunately, it is fairly common for pinball...

Pinball is one of the most recognizable and iconic options in coin-operated amusement. When we walk into a video game arcade, we expect to find pinball machines amongst the options that are...

If you have ever spent time playing on a pinball machine, you may have noticed a feature called tilt. For those who are frequent players, tilt is easily understood, it can be challenging to know for...

An issue with a pinball machine resetting itself is not a rare problem—on the contrary, especially with WPC Bally Williams pinball machines, this malfunction is quite common. While this problem...

Long before children had arcade games or even Nintendos, kids would spend their free time playing games on pinball machines. The first pinball machines were developed in the 1960s and the 1970s and...

One of the most classic games in all of machine game history is pinball. For some, winning the game may seem like luck, but there are many strategies for playing the game, especially when competitive...

If you have played a pinball game, you probably know just how challenging it can be to win. Some people get to the point that they believe they can't beat the pinball game they are playing. There are...

Table games related to pinball have been around since before the 18th century. These classic ball games developed into electronic masterpieces with hundreds of game types and designs to choose from,...

If you’re a pinball fanatic or even just interested in owning a machine to hone in on your skills, it can be helpful to know the best machines out there. Choosing the best machine is somewhat...

When a pinball machine gets off-center, you want to level it so that you’re playing field has the proper slope. Leveling a pinball machine can be done with some simple steps and a few...

Since the 1970s, people all over the country have enjoyed playing and collecting pinball machines. These games are engaging, fun to learn, and rewarding to restore. If you are just getting started...

Have you ever gone to your favorite arcade and looked at the pinball machines? They’re fascinating. Perhaps one of the biggest questions about pinball machines is what makes them work. Every...

There are times when it can feel like finding a buyer for your pinball machine can seem like a more arduous process than refurbishing the machines. Luckily, the internet has provided sellers of...

You loved playing them as a child, and now you have fulfilled your dream of getting your own. The thing was when you bought the new pinball machine, you never thought about the fact that it would...

If you had an epic childhood, you probably recall the pinball machine at your movie theater or even in your local gaming arcade. While this was fun at the time, imagine having a pinball machine of...

The bizarre scoring of pinball may seem to have no reason or rationality, but there’s a very calculated method to the madness. There’s much more skill required for pinball than you may think, and...

If you’re thinking about selling your pinball machine anytime soon and you want to know what it’s worth, then you’ll need to consider several things before you can price your machine. Figuring...

Pinball machines are a favorite for many people that remember them  fondly from many years ago. Some of the modern versions of pinball machines can be found in many places from Dave and Busters...

If you are thinking about adding a pinball machine to your home, you are not alone. Many homeowners are purchasing pinball machines in hopes that their kids will enjoy this beloved game just as much...

Visual pinball-style games (also known as digital pinball) have been around since the 1700s, but only in recent decades have they gone from visual to virtual. This new style of pinball game offers a...

Vintage pinball machines are finding a new audience among nostalgic enthusiasts. Savvy collectors seek out the finest pieces to invest in for a chance to turn a profit. Some simply want to add the...

When you find that classic pinball machine that you have been searching for, the last thing you want is to try and get it into a vehicle, and it doesn’t fit. Minivans are a popular option for...

Owning a pinball machine is one of life’s greatest joys. We’re talking endless amounts of uninterrupted playtime and that extra ‘cool’ factor when you have company over. One thing your guests...

Few objects are able to conjure up such intense nostalgia the way a pinball machine does. The cacophony of noise that emanates when you turn one on is a rush in and of itself, but no sound is more...

While pinball machines are typically not the cheapest of purchases, it is always a great option to purchase a used one. If you keep seeing references to a shopped pinball machine and you’re...

The game of pinball is an arcade classic that has been going through some major changes as of late. More specifically, it’s a game that is quickly dropping its complicated machinery in favor of...

Do you have a big arcade style pinball machine that you need to move upstairs in your house? It’s probably very heavy, and a bigger job than you can handle by yourself. You could enlist the help of...

When most people think of sports, their first thought isn’t a pinball competition. They will normally think of athletic ones like basketball and football. There are also other sports competitions...

Buying a pinball machine allows for the creation of a unique and thrilling experience when it comes time for entertaining. There is a newfound love for this beloved blast from the past. The problem...

It only takes one good pinball game to get a player hooked. The zoom, boom, and bright colors of a pinball machine are mesmerizing in their own right. No matter how you look at it, a pinball machine...

Among gaming fans, man cave builders, and collectors, it’s not uncommon to hear about investing serious cash in a rare game set. Many specialty sets, including chess sets, are known for holding...

It is easy to see why some players may feel that pinball is more a game of chance than a game of skill. After pouring pocketfuls of quarters into pinball machines, some have gone as far as to saying...

You’ve listened to “Pinball Wizard” thousands of times. You practice hitting the flippers just at the right time, even going so far as to look up YouTube videos to try to see what you’re...

If you have not noticed already, all that is retro is the new craze. Last year they saw a rise in sales for retro items that had not been seen since the 90s, which makes the pinball machine a...

The first coin-operated pinball machines appeared in the United States in the early 1930s but the table games that they drew inspiration from go back to at least the 1870s. Pinball was one of the...

Playing pinball can be a great way to pass the time and make money. However, before you start searching for a pinball machine, there are many factors you need to consider. Making a list of the most...

Are you in the market for a new pinball machine? How exciting! Maybe you are remembering simple times of youth when not every game was played on a handheld device.Or, maybe you’re setting up...

Pinball arcades were all the rage back in the 20th century. Kids and adults both would spend hours in front of these brightly lit pinball machines, whacking the metal ball around the board while more...

Pinball machines have always been a popular option for businesses that want to offer customers a form of entertainment. Arcades cater specifically to people’s search for distracting recreation, and...