I got bored of video games, but online in player vs. player situations they are not simple. Try playing starcraft 2 against a korean pro. You're not going to do so good after learning starcraft in 5 minutes.
It's a lot easier to say you can learn to swat the pinball around.
That being said, 1 player and casual video games are dumbed down compared to the early 2000's. Nothing is made as a challenge anymore. Just "complete these steps. Get a treat."
I got back into the pinball because it is pure and physical. I definitely agree with you there, it is much better than the tripe they put out in today's market.