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Around the Playfield with Joe Schober
Interview with Joe Schober, pinball machine maker.
Jeff Patterson
Around the Playfield with Gerry Stellenberg
Gerry Stellenberg is the Founder of Multimorphic, Inc., the P3 Pinball Platform, and the P-Roc Control System.
Jeff Patterson
Angry Birds Concept Pin Sketches and Notes
Concept sketches of Angry Birds pinball.
Jeff Patterson
Angry Birds Pinball Pitch from Heighway Pinball
A Pitch from Heighway Pinball for Angry Birds Pinball
Jeff Patterson
Suncoast Pinball New Hire
Updates from Suncoast Pinball and a brief interview.
Jeff Patterson
deeproot Pinball Updates and Interview
Interview with deeproot following a released statement.
Jeff Patterson
The Munsters Deep Dive!
In Depth Overview of the Machine and the Code and the Rules
Jeff Patterson
2019 Pinball Preview and Predictions and Five Questions
Exploring the 2019 pinball landscape.
Jeff Patterson
New to Pinball? A Non-Comprehensive Guide on How to Pinball
Learn how to get started in the pinball hobby!
Jeff Patterson
deeproot Pinball Launch Postponed
Updates from deeproot pinball.
Jeff Patterson
Top 10 Smoothest Shooting Flowiest Pinball Machines
As voted on by the pinball community.
Jeff Patterson
Beatlemania!! The Pinball Machine
Deep dive into the new The Beatles pinball machine from Stern.
Jeff Patterson
Oktoberfest Deep Dive!
In Depth Overview of Machine and the Code and the Rules
Jeff Patterson
Deeproot Tour
This Week in Pinball had a unique opportunity to do a full tour of the deeproot facility in San Antonio last week!
Jeff Patterson
Top 10 Favorite Pinball Machines and Dream Themes based on AGE and How Long You’ve Been in the Hobby
As voted on by the pinball community.
Jeff Patterson
The Dawn of the Solid-State Era
Taking a look at the first production board sets of the major U.S. pinball manufacturers during the transition to solid-state technology.
Dennis Kriesel
A Beginner’s Guide to Pinball Designers
A guide to some of the most popular and important pinball designers of the solid state and electro-mechanical eras.
Dennis Kriesel
Deadpool Deep Dive!
In-depth overview of the machine and the code and rules
Jeff Patterson
Top Ten Favorite Playfield Artwork In Pinball Machines
Top ten favorite playfield artwork in pinball machines as voted on by the pinball community.
Jeff Patterson
Top Ten Magnet Action in Pinball Machines
A community poll ranking the top 10 games for magnet action.
Jeff Patterson
Around the Playfield with Mrs. Pin
Mrs. Pin is the host of the Mrs. Pin’s Pinball Podcast.
Jeff Patterson
Top 10 Bash Toys in Pinball Machines
As voted on by the pinball community
Jeff Patterson
Top 10 Toys in Pinball Machines
As voted on by the pinball community.
Jeff Patterson
Your Top Ten Favorite Pinball Designers
Your favorite pinball designers, as voted on by the pinball community.
Jeff Patterson
Around the Playfield Pinside Edition with Crazy Levi
Interview with Crazy Levi, a prominent member of the pinball community and the Pinside forums.
Jeff Patterson
Top 10 Pinball Dream Themes!
As voted on by the pinball community.
Jeff Patterson
Your Top 10 Pat Lawlor Designs!
Top 10 lists as voted on by YOU, the pinball community! Each week(ish) we’ll have a different question!
Jeff Patterson
The Growth of Pinball: An Evidence-Based Review
In the current climate of the pinball hobby, it is commonly accepted that pinball is in a growth period. This is often expressed in a variety of ways. A pinball resurgence. The renaissance of pinball. The return of analog entertainment.
Dennis Kriesel
TOP 10 BEST PINBALL WIZARD MODES
As voted on by the pinball community.
Jeff Patterson
11 Cool Easter Eggs in Pinball Machines
Learn about easter eggs found in pinball machines.
Jeff Patterson
Kingpin The Remake – Interview with Circus Maximus, Kingpin Rules, Upgrades
Announcing the Capcom Kingpin remake plus an interview with Circus Maximus.
Jeff Patterson
What is going on with Pinball Expo? Hear from Rob Berk and Mike Pacak
After posting the Rob Berk interview yesterday, This Week in Pinball learned more about the situation surrounding Pinball Expo. And it is…a bit of a mess that can hopefully be worked out.
Jeff Patterson
Around the Playfield with Jack Danger from Dead Flip
Interview with pinball celebrity Jack Danger of Dead Flip.
Jeff Patterson
Supreme Pinball Machine: Features, Info, and is it Good or Bad for Pinball?
Last Sunday, a billion dollar streetwear brand called Supreme launched a trailer showing off their very own private label pinball machine, produced by Stern Pinball.
Jeff Patterson
deeproot Pinball: New Home, New Hires, 5 Days of deeproot, EXCLUSIVE Follow Up Interview
Updates from deeproot pinball.
Jeff Patterson
Top 10 Limited Edition Pinball Machines
As voted on by the pinball community.
Jeff Patterson
2018 Pinball Preview and Predictions
What can we expect in 2018?
Jeff Patterson
Houdini Deep Dive! Overview, Likes, Dislikes, Code
Last week TWIP had the opportunity to visit Chicago and play the Houdini test game that located at Level 257. It is the first game released from American Pinball, and should be shipping very soon. Shall we do a deep dive?? OK, let’s do it!
Jeff Patterson
Guardians of the Galaxy “Deep Dive” – Likes, Dislikes, Features, Questions
Guardians of the Galaxy “Deep Dive” – Likes, Dislikes, Features, Questions
Jeff Patterson
Python’s Pinball Circus Updates – and a Secret Second New Title!
The story of Pinball Circus, along with information and updates from the company that is working on remaking the machine, Circus Maximus – and their plans for a second title.
Jeff Patterson
Magic Girl Pinball Machine: First Stream, Features & More
Magic Girl Pinball Machine: First Stream, Features, and the Latest on Possible Mass Production
Jeff Patterson
Pirates of the Caribbean Deep Dive – Likes, Dislikes, Code, Features
Deep dive on the launch of JJP's Pirates of the Caribbean pinball.
Jeff Patterson
The Jetsons Gameplay Stream – Five Things Seen/Heard/Learned
Below are Five Things that were seen/heard/learned during The Jetsons portion of the Twitch stream.
Jeff Patterson
Total Nuclear Annihilation – Five Things Seen/Heard/Learned
A few things seen/heard/learned from the TNA stream.
Jeff Patterson
Alien Pinball – Initial Thoughts
Five Things We Know, Five Likes and Five Dislikes on Highway Pinball’s Alien.
Jeff Patterson
Total Nuclear Annihilation – Initial Thoughts
Initial reactions to Spooky Pinball's latest release, Total Nuclear Annihilation!
Jeff Patterson
The Big Lebowski Pinball Review
Below are Five Likes and Five Dislikes on The Big Lebowski pinball machine after playing 20-30 games on this machine. The Likes/Dislikes will be focused on the machine itself, and not on the production issues facing Dutch Pinball.
Jeff Patterson
Star Wars Pinball Initial Thoughts
Five things we know, five likes and five dislikes on the new Star Wars pinball machine.
Jeff Patterson