Reviews

So Fun, They’re Scary: Elvira Table Reviews on Pinball FX
Getting hands-on with the latest Bally/Williams recreations for Pinball FX, Elvira and the Party Monsters, and Scared Stiff.
Noah Crable

Stern’s Fall of the Empire is the Definitive Star Wars Pinball Experience
Taking a detailed look at Stern's new Star Wars: Fall of the Empire pinball machine.
Colin Alsheimer

Review: Williams Pinball Volume 9 on Pinball FX
Zen has continued to make good on their promise of more Williams pinball recreations with a new pack featuring 2 mid-80s alphanumeric tables and one mid-90s DMD release. Read our review for our thoughts on the new games.
Noah Crable

Street Cred: Reviewing Every Gottlieb "Street-Level" Pinball Table
Deep dive into all the Gottlieb "Street-Level" pinball machines, and
Noah Crable

Review: Zen's Tomb Raider Pinball on Pinball FX
Deep dive into Zen Pinball's latest releases for Pinball FX, Tomb Raider Pinball.
Noah Crable

Review: Williams Pinball Volume 6 on Pinball FX
A detailed look at the three releases that comprise Zen Pinball's Williams Volume 6 on Pinball FX; FunHouse, Dr. Dude and Space Station.
Noah Crable

Review: Williams Pinball Volume 7 on Pinball FX
Zen bundles three alphanumeric classics in Williams Pinball Volume 7. Whirlwind shines, while the others struggle to keep up.
Noah Crable

Review: Williams Pinball Volume 8 on Pinball FX
Zen Pinball FX Volume 8 revives Banzai Run, Black Knight 2000, and Earthshaker! with faithful physics and smart extras. See more in our review.
Noah Crable

Review: No Surprise, King Kong Is Another Great Keith Elwin Game
Keith Elwin’s King Kong delivers exactly what we’ve come to expect: pinball greatness so polished it feels routine. Learn more about Stern's latest release in our hands-on review.
Colin Alsheimer

Dune Pushes the Envelope for the Cinematic Pinball Experience
Our review of the latest release from Barrels of Fun, Dune.
Colin Alsheimer

D&D is the Necessary Evolution of Pinball and RPGs
Stern's new Dungeons & Dragons pinball blends RPG mechanics with approachable features like saved progress, aiming to draw in both casual gamers and dedicated fans. While not flawless, it's an exciting step forward in pinball design.
Matt Owen

Review: Inclusive GameWerks' Adaptive Flipper Controller Opens Pinball to More Players
Getting hands on with the Inclusive GameWerks adaptive pinball controller.
David Hutchison

First Impressions of Blues Brothers Pinball by Homepin
Dr. John Cosson took delivery of the first Blues Brothers pinball machine off the Homepin line, and put it through its paces.
Dr. John Cosson