My own review of "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" for a countdown at my film/arts site WONDERS IN THE DARK exhibits my undying affection and how it led me to my wife and a big family. The pinball machine would be a physical confirmation of all that is dear to us:
https://wondersinthedark.wordpress.com/2011/09/05/willy-wonka-and-the-chocolate-factory-no-58/