What is fuelling the growth of pinball in the USA and in other parts of the world? This was a topic recently explored in an article in Newsweek. The answer, according to some of the pinball industry's leading experts, is the widespread use of mobile phones. In other words, people are looking for something different.
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Classic Williams and Bally Tables Coming to Pinball FX3
9/24/2018 3:35 PM
Back in the Spring of this year, news broke that The Pinball Arcade was losing some of its most popular pinball tables. This was because its deal with WMS Industries was coming to an end. WMS Industries holds the rights to many classic and much-loved pinball machines, particularly those originally made by pinball machine creators Williams and Bally.Read More
There is a lot going on when you play pinball. All the lights and features on a simple machine are enough to confuse even an experienced player. When you strip it all back to focus on just the ball, however, is the game random? How can you possibly control all those ricochets, bumpers, and lanes?Read More
New Hans Solo-Themed Star Wars Pinball Games Coming to Zen Studios
8/27/2018 12:37 PM
Zen Studios is set to add Hans Solo-themed pinball tables to Pinball FX3. The new tables will be in the new Star Wars Pinball Solo Pack.Read More
New Iron Maiden Pinball Machine Revealed and there's a Deadpool Machine on the Way Too
8/13/2018 10:29 AM
Pinball machines are as famous for their connection with pop culture as they are with arcades and one-on-one entertainment. In fact, some of the most loved pinball machines in the world are based on movies, bands, or comic book characters.
Read MoreEssential Pinball Skills – Ball Saves
7/31/2018 9:42 AM
Keeping the ball out of the drains on a pinball table is the name of the game. Only when you do this can you work on building a good score. What happens, however, if the ball is heading for the drain?Read More
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Launches "Rock & Pinball" Exhibition
7/18/2018 3:18 PM
Pinball has crossed paths with rock and roll on many occasions, with the music genre being the theme for many pinball machines. This close relationship is now being celebrated with a new exhibition at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio.Read More
Warren Buffet Says His Teenage Pinball Business Was His Best
7/2/2018 11:45 AM
Warren Buffet and pinball machines are not often used in the same sentence. Did you know, however, that Buffet used to be in the pinball business? In fact, he describes that business as the best he has ever had.Read More
Here’s What You Can Do If You Have 15,000 Lego Bricks – Build a Fully Functional Pinball Machine
6/11/2018 10:33 AM
Building a pinball machine is not an easy task. It requires years of experience and accumulated knowledge to get the intricacies right and ensure both precision and robustness.Read More
The Pinball Arcade Set to Lose Several Popular Pinball Titles
5/29/2018 9:35 AM
Do you play pinball using The Pinball Arcade? If you do, you will notice some big changes over the coming weeks as the platform is about to lose many big and popular pinball tables. As you can probably predict, this is due to licensing arrangements.Read More