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In 2013, I embarked on a journey to make a home-grown version of WhizBang's brilliantly conceived Whoa Nellie! Big Juicy Melons (WNBJM). I let the reins go free on Nellie. Her gallop was sure and swift. But, there were many steeplechases to hurdle. Here's what I learned during that ride. For those unfamiliar with the genesis of » Read the full story...

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Santa Ana, CA (United States) February 28, 2015

Pinaversary/League Finals

Austin, TX (United States) March 1, 2015

Madison Pinball Spring Classic

Madison, WI (United States) March 1—31, 2015

Louisville Arcade Expo

Louisville, KY (United States) March 6—8, 2015

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Emeryville, CA (United States) March 7, 2015

Monthly Pinball Tournament @Al's Wine & Whiskey

Syracuse, NY (United States) March 10—July 14, 2015

PAPA 18

Carnegie, Pa (United States) March 11—15, 2015

TonTon Club XL

Amsterdam (Netherlands) March 13—15, 2015

Hella Heart Hi-Life Pinball: March

Oakland, CA (United States) March 17, 2015

Ohio Pinball Show

Niles, Oh (United States) March 19—21, 2015

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DENIZEN HALL TOURNAMENT AND DIE HARD PINBALL

Tournament Director Derek Thomson tells us how a chance encounter at PAPA led to the creation of a new pinball league in Edmonton and their first full tournament. Read on...

INSIDE STERN'S NEW FACTORY

Within two months Stern Pinball will have left their home of 16 years and set up in a new larger facility. We ask them about the move and show you inside the new factory. Read on...

THE BIG LEBOWSKI GETS NEW ART

Modifications to the playfield art on Dutch Pinball's The Big Lebowski address the problems with the use of cannabis and gun imagery, and the Kahlua brand name. We show you the before and after pictures. Read on...

SWISS OPEN 2015 AND ECS 2014 FINALS

PinballEd near Zurich is the host of the Swiss Open 2015 and the finals of the 2014 European Championship Series. We're there as the cream of Europe compete for the two titles. Read on...

FULL THROTTLE LAUNCH PARTY

Heighway Pinball holds a launch party in London for their Full Throttle game featuring prize tournaments, a chance to explore inside the game, and the rock band Redline. Read on...

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