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Top 10 Pinball Machines of the 2010s

We recently left the 1900s in the past when we released our list of the 20 Best Pinball Machines of the 2000s, and while the first decade of our current millennium had a lot to offer, much like internet speeds and smartphones, the pinball machines in the 2010s got even better.

Brad Milison

May 25, 2023

Pinball

How to Start an Arcade Business: Lessons from the Ghost Quarter in Greenfield, Iowa [Part 1]

What bootstrapping an arcade business looks like from the perspective of Ryan Albright, owner of the Ghost Quarter in Greenfield, Iowa.

Ryan Albright

May 24, 2023

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Top 10 Pinball Machines of the 2010s

Brad Milison

May 25, 2023

Pinball

How to Start an Arcade Business: Lessons from the Ghost Quarter in Greenfield, Iowa [Part 1]

What bootstrapping an arcade business looks like from the perspective of Ryan Albright, owner of the Ghost Quarter in Greenfield, Iowa.

Ryan Albright

May 24, 2023

This Week in Pinball

Harry Potter and the Pinball Dreams

When I think of the top moments in my life, I think of the day I graduated college, the day I got married, probably the day I was born, though I don’t remember that. Well those were all clearly topped when I heard that a Harry Potter pinball machine was ACTUALLY GOING TO HAPPEN.

Jeff Patterson

May 21, 2023

Travel

Where to Play Pinball in Seattle: Arcades, Bars, and Museums with Machines

Seattle offers pinball across dozens of venues, from a dedicated museum in the International District to neighborhood barcades in Fremont and Belltown. This guide covers where to find machines across the metro.

Colin Alsheimer

May 18, 2023

Pinball Tutorial

Call Your Shots: Learning Bally’s Eight Ball Deluxe

Bally's Eight Ball Deluxe is a simple target-shooting game with elaborate bonus rules. Learn how to play the game in our latest pinball tutorial.

James McFatter

May 11, 2023

Tournament Pinball

A New Australian Pinball Champion is Crowned

Congratulations to the new 2022/2023 IFPA Australian Championship Series! Mitch Wilkins breaks down the big win.

Mitch Wilkins

May 10, 2023

Pinball

Confessions of a Casual Pinball Player at the Ann Arbor VFW Pinball Museum Show

Melodee Mabbitt attends her first pinball show and gives Kineticist the lowdown on her experience.

Melodee Mabbitt

May 9, 2023

Pinball Tutorial

FooBrain: Mastering Stern’s Foo Fighters Pinball Machine

Learn how to play Stern's Foo Fighters pinball machine with expert player Noah Crable.

Noah Crable

May 5, 2023

Travel

Where to Play Pinball in Houston: Arcades, Bars, and Breweries with Machines

Houston's sprawling metro has pinball scattered across free play arcades, neighborhood bars, breweries, and dive bars—from the suburbs to downtown and everywhere in between.

Colin Alsheimer

May 2, 2023

Pinball Map Update

Pinball Map New Locations Update: April 2023

Highlighting some of the best new pinball arcades submitted to Pinball Map in April 2023. Brewhalla, Drekker Brewing, Axecadia, Super Champ, and more.

Ryan TG

April 29, 2023

Pinball Tutorial

Tempting Targets: Unraveling the Secrets of Bally's Mata Hari Pinball

Mata Hari is a quick-playing game, a classic Solid State, and a very simple pinball machine that relies heavily on masterful flipper control. Learn the secrets to a high score in this tutorial.

James McFatter

April 28, 2023

Pinball

Want to Work in Pinball?

Let's talk about pinball jobs, baby.

Colin Alsheimer

April 27, 2023

News

Hello, is this thing on?

Kineticist launches a newsletter.

Colin Alsheimer

April 21, 2023

Stern Pinball

Tracking the Evolution of SternPinball.com from 2000-Today

Hop inside our 1998 Volkswagen Beetle, and let’s ride through time. ‍

Colin Alsheimer

April 20, 2023

Arcade Games

The Town That Hated Arcades

The wild story of Arnie Kaye vs. Westport, Connecticut

Brian Saa

April 19, 2023

Pinball

Ranked: The 20 Best Pinball Machines of the 2000s

Discover the top pinball machines from the 2000s, showcasing innovative gameplay, unique themes, and thrilling challenges that kept the pinball industry alive.

Brad Milison

April 18, 2023

Travel

Where to Play Pinball in Philadelphia: Arcades, Bars, and Breweries with Machines

The Philadelphia metro offers pinball at dedicated arcades, membership clubs, neighborhood bars, and even a grocery store—spread across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.

Colin Alsheimer

April 17, 2023

Pinball Tutorial

Multiballs of Madness! How to Play Bram Stoker's Dracula Pinball

Learn everything you need to know to play Williams' 1993 classic pinball machine, Bram Stoker's Dracula!

James McFatter

April 13, 2023

Pinball

Seven Pinball Themes for a Casual Player Named Brad

Discover the top 7 pinball themes on a casual player's wishlist, from Jaws to The Fifth Element. Explore why these cinematic and musical inspirations would catch his eye.

Brad Milison

April 7, 2023

Pinball

Pinball Hype Index Updates: April 2023

The Pinball Hype Index has gone through its monthly update cycle! We have now reviewed 42,778 (+962) pieces of content. There are a total of 1,651 (+13) unique pinball IPs tracked in our system (we only include the top 200 or so in our public index).

Colin Alsheimer

April 7, 2023

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