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Taking a look at some of the best pinball podcasts as we approach the end of 2023.

James Bond 007 brings George Gomez's career full circle. The layout and some rules of the game heavily resemble his design debut in Corvette, a personal favorite game of mine, but after 30 years of video game and pinball development, this game perfectly demonstrates his evolution as a designer.

Released in 2012, AC/DC was one of the first games to come in three differing versions (Pro, Premium, LE), and marked a shift towards simpler layouts and more straightforward rulesets which secretly harbor extreme strategic depth.

Welcome to a whirlwind conversation unlike any other: an exclusive, rapid-fire interview with Flippy, the dynamic mascot of the annual Pinball Expo in Schaumburg, Illinois.

Well what would you know, an update from Mr. Spelvin and co.

Learn how to get started with Stern's new Venom pinball machine.

See the best spots for hot pinball action around Baltimore, Maryland.

Some of our recommended spots when you need to get your flipper fix in San Antonio, Texas.

Drew Robishaw can play pinball far longer than you can. And he now has the official Guinness World Record to prove it.

Should you find yourself in Buffalo, NY, and require a pinball fix, here are the best spots to get some flips in.

Learn how to play Stern's Game of Thrones Pinball machine with this detailed yet approachable guide.

A walk through some notable Pinball Map locations that were added in August 2023. As is my personal preference, I will include a single machine from each location to fantasize playing upon. Let’s put our hands in our pockets and walk into these locations!

Godzilla, inspired by the iconic 50s and 60s entries of the famous Kaiju franchise, was released in late 2021 to almost instant acclaim from players of all skill levels, providing a wide range of challenges and implementing deep rules that aren’t required to understand to enjoy the game.

Join us at Pintastic New England 2023!

Based on the Sam Raimi trilogy of Spider-Man films, this game hit the scene to coincide with the release of 2007’s Spider-Man 3. Spider-Man by Stern Pinball is considered one of the greatest DMD-era pinball machines of all time.

If you didn't quite get the price you were hoping for on that Guns 'n Roses (LE) you sold this year but you did manage to find a great deal on that Ghostbusters (Pro) - you are not alone. Used pinball prices are softening, at least relative to the rapid pinflation experienced in recent years. 

Scott from Pinball Map subs in for Ryan to go over some of the most interesting new pinball locations to hit the map in July, 2023.

A piece of music and pinball history, if it can be verified of course!

How big is the used pinball market? Probably bigger than you think! Ted "Doc" Finlay of PinballPrices.com breaks it down.

Reading some tea leaves on social media posts.

James breaks down the rules and strategy for Bally's Black Rose. It’s a great theme, has great music and callouts, and has a bunch of great rules and shots which lead to big payoffs should you manage to overcome this game’s tricky design.

Step into these popular Washington D.C. pinball parlors to find plenty of pins in nation’s capital city:

Vermont's Pinball Co-Op completes an expansion and we chat with owner Mike Havens.

Let Noah Crable teach you how to play Bally's underrated classic, The Shadow.