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Stern Makes New Limited-Edition Primus Pinball Machine
12/4/2018 1:37 PM
Primus, the San Francisco rock band, are known for doing things their own way. Just try to explain their music style or genre, something which is possible as the band simply doesn't fit into normal conventions.Read More
Pinball Inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame
11/19/2018 11:45 AM
Every year, the National Toy Hall of Fame inducts three new toys. This year, pinball made it onto the list.
Read MoreStern Announces Beatles Pinball Machine
11/5/2018 12:32 PM
Think of any great rock band or pop group that has attained worldwide fame and there is probably a pinball machine based on them. Rolling Stones – check. Elton John – check. Elvis – check. Guns ‘N Rose – check. Metallica – check. Kiss, Aerosmith, Dolly Parton – check, check, and check.Read More
What-You-Can-Expect-From-Williams-Pinball-Volume-1
10/24/2018 12:08 PM
Williams Pinball: Volume 1 was released this month by Zen Studios on its pinball machine simulator, Pinball FX3. This means you can get it on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 at a cost of $9.99. What can you expect from Williams Pinball: Volume 1, however?Read More
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.
Read MoreClassic 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 WMS Industries holds the rights to many classic and much-loved pinball machines, particularly those originally made by pinball machine creators Williams and Bally.Read More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