Sweaty palms with a dozen different fingers pushing the buttons every hour. People leaning over them sweating, slopping drinks everywhere. Ever thought about it? Especially at Tournaments, Arcades and Museums.
Reminds me of the typhoid Mary story, where they removed the handle to the well everyone was using to stop an outbreak.

I am not concerned, I just wondered if you (or anyone else) were.
Great discussion, appreciate the feedback. Perhaps a Marketing opportunity to mold flipper buttons from the virus-resistant plastics available.
Regular wipedowns (including door handles) in Pinball and video game venues. Sanitary Pinball could be a draw for concerned customers.
Don't take it too serious, just fun to see what Folks think.

Anyone painting should be using a quality respirator or supplied fresh air if they are spraying.
For brush painters those cheap masks wouldn't help.
All they are is cheap dust masks