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Chasing the Dragon

Chasing the Dragon

Life is short. I say this as a 35-year-old, without a hint of irony. As I've started telling my friends lately, "we only get a certain number of skill points   > Read the full story...
It’s OK, it’s legal.

It’s OK, it’s legal.

Entertainment options for youth growing up in the early 70s were nothing like the plethora of options available for today's kids. The Atari 2600 gaming system wouldn't be available until   > Read the full story...

Restoring a piece of my childhood

“Restoring a piece of my childhood”

August 28th, 2024

   My father bought us a pinball machine (Bally Nitro Ground Shaker) when we were kids because he worked so much and we didn't get to   > more...

Landmark Pinball Collection up for Auction

“Landmark Pinball Collection up f...”

August 19th, 2024

It's finally here!! Jaybird Auctions is proud to present the Lifetime Pinball Collection of Richard Lawnhurst. With a focus on 1950s Gottlieb woodrails, the collection   > more...

Fuzzdaddy's Mods

“Fuzzdaddy's Mods”

August 17th, 2024

I've always been into building and repairing stuff. Whether I was successful or not depended on the situation. For instance, I've changed my car's brake   > more...


Need an old pb name

“Need an old pb name”

August 2nd, 2024

I’m looking to find an old electromechanical pinball machine.  Can’t remember the name.  It had  Ace, King, Queen, Jack, and ten slots at the top.    > more...

Custom Pinball Guitars

“Custom Pinball Guitars”

August 2nd, 2024

Yup, you read that right – pinball guitars. When we first heard the idea, we thought it sounded kind of crazy too, but luckily for   > more...

The Wizard will see you

“The Wizard will see you”

August 1st, 2024

By Barry Jones, Pinball Enthusiasts member, August 1, 2024 “The Wizard will see you,” one of the staff said to me during my first visit to   > more...


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Recently added or updated locations

Pinball locations that were recently added or edited.

Laguna Hills, CA— 3 games
Added September 17th
PA— 1 game
Added September 17th
Greenville, SC— 1 game
Added September 14th
Sint-Niklaas, Vlaams Gewest— 2 games
Added September 13th
Auckland, Auckland— 10 games
Added September 13th — Updated September 17th
Tulsa, OK— 1 game
Added September 12th
Tulsa, OK— 1 game
Added September 12th

Pinball events

2024 Cleveland Pinball and Arcade Show

Independence, OH (US) September 12—15, 2024

The 2024 Clepin

Independence, OH (US) September 12—15, 2024

Lifetime Pinball Collection of Richard Lawnhurst

Frederick, MD (US) September 12, 2024

Flowood September Matchplay, Yay the 2nd!

Flowood, MS (US) September 17, 2024

GAME CHANGER- September STERN ARMY tournament

Westfield, MA (US) September 18, 2024

September Flipper Frenzy

Lake Charles, LA (US) September 19, 2024

Oahu Pinball Club-September Meetup

Wahiawa, HI (US) September 21, 2024

The October Tourney of Terror

Lake Charles, LA (US) October 4, 2024

Inclined to Play the Fall of Pin-cline 2 day event

Incline Village, NV (US) October 5—6, 2024

Project Pinball Charity- 3rd Annual- Double Flippin' Tournament

Roscoe, IL (US) October 6, 2024

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AVATAR: THE BATTLE FOR PANDORA REVEALED

Jersey Jack Pinball today revealed their tenth title, Avatar: The Battle for Pandora, based on the two James Cameron-created and directed movies, Avatar and Avatar: The Way Of Water. With three more Avatar movies in production over the next seven years starting with Avatar: Fire and Ash which is scheduled for release in 2025, the …   Read on...

AUGUST 2024 PINCAST

It may have been delayed by a few days to include the latest game launches and teases, but Martin Ayub from Pinball News and Jonathan Joosten from Pinball Magazine are back with the latest edition of their Pinball Industry News PINcast covering the month of August and the start of September. Stern Pinball got their …   Read on...

THE UNCANNY X-MEN REVEALED

Stern Pinball today revealed their third cornerstone title of 2024 with the Jack Danger-designed, The Uncanny X-Men. While Marvel’s X-Men brand may be familiar, the name The Uncanny X-Men is maybe less well known. In fact, The Uncanny X-Men was the original name for the group of superheroes with supernatural power, although the comic book …   Read on...

STAN FUKUOKA DIES

Artist Stanley (Stan) Fukuoka has passed away. He was admitted to Edward’s Hospital in Naperville at the weekend following a complication from his ongoing battle with Leukemia, but succumbed to the illness on Monday. He was aged 69 and is survived by his wife, Tracy, stepdaughter Rachel, and grandchildren Tristan and Dawson. Alongside careers as …   Read on...

UK PINFEST

The major pinball show in the UK is back, as UK Pinfest returns to the Mercure Daventry Court Hotel for another weekend of games, tournaments, social events and talks. UK Pinfest began in 2018 and all seven shows have been held at this same venue. The Mercure Daventry Court first became the home of the …   Read on...


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Epic Taproom Pinball

Epic Taproom Pinball

Welcome to the Epic Taproom the home of Epic Beer. Award winning craft beer of New Zealand. 10 craft beers   >

Down Sizing My Collection

Down Sizing My Collection

Hi everyone, I'm considering downsizing my collection. I'm retired now. Many of these games have been in dry storage for 20+   >

RNajarian’s PinBall Background Story

RNajarian’s PinBall Background Story

My wife wonders why I am so insistent about keeping my PinBot and Fire! pinball machines in tip top shape.   >

Este soy yo

Este soy yo

Fanático de los pinball y machine arcade, amo los 80 y 90 

A Personal Journey in the Pinball and Arcade Game Industry

A Personal Journey in the Pinball and Arcade Game Industry

Hello all! I'm Sossio, Hi, I have loved everything pinball and arcade-related for over 40 years. I worked for ZACCARIA PTY   >

Ferry Pinball Origin Story

Ferry Pinball Origin Story

Pinball as a kid was reserved for ferry rides to Vancouver Island each summer. Once out of the car, it   >

It's Hurricane Season!

It's Hurricane Season!

Williams Hurricane, that is!  The first game I ever owned was Hurricane.  It was a great starter game and my   >

My Pinball Story...

My Pinball Story...

Back when I was a kid, in Philly, in the 70s, my parents asked me if I wanted to join   >

Count-Down

Count-Down

I own a Count-Down pinball machine

introduction

introduction

Hello fellow pinball enthusiasts!Allow me to introduce myself to this vibrant pinball club. My name is [Your Name], and I   >

Nip it

Nip it

Nip it balligator remake I will be copying mine and trying to make a few for people who are missing   >

My Pinball Story

My Pinball Story

Pinball enthusiast from North East Baltimore City. Grew up with a father in the business. Recently rediscovered my love of   >



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