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The Best Pinball Dolly is a Modified Harbor-Freight Lift Cart
Learn how to build your own version of the best pinball dolly, a modified Harbor Freight hydraulic lift cart using the bimini method.
Colin Alsheimer
Where to Play Pinball in Melbourne: Arcades, Bars, and Breweries with Machines
Melbourne's pinball scene spans dedicated arcades, craft breweries, and entertainment venues from the northern suburbs to the Mornington Peninsula. Here's where to find machines across the metro area.
Colin Alsheimer
Where to Play Pinball in Toronto: Arcades, Bars, and Breweries with Machines
Toronto's pinball scene spans dedicated arcades, barcades, and suburban venues across the Greater Toronto Area. Whether you're chasing high scores or just want a few casual games with drinks, the city delivers.
Colin Alsheimer
Where to Play Pinball in Atlanta: Arcades, Bars, and Breweries with Machines
The Atlanta metro spreads pinball across suburban arcades, craft breweries, and neighborhood bars. Free-play spots and pay-per-game venues serve casual players and tournament regulars alike.
Colin Alsheimer
The Best Places to Buy Pinball Parts Online
Here's a rundown of the top spots that pinball enthusiasts trust for their pinball parts needs.
Colin Alsheimer
Stern Pinball Teases Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant’s Eye
A few minutes ago, Stern Pinball officially dropped the teaser for their latest cornerstone release, the much rumored Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant's Eye.
Colin Alsheimer
Pincinnati 2024: A Cozy Convention in the Birthplace of Pinball
Recapping the awesomeness of the 2024 Pincinnati pinball show and tournament.
Matt Owen
6 Great Pinball FX Tables You Should Try
If you're looking for an extra pinball fix between physical gaming sessions, virtual pinball can be hard to turn down. Here are 6 modern Pinball FX tables we recommend for new or returning players.
Noah Crable
Metallica Remastered: What's New?
Learn the changes to code and gameplay features in Stern's Metallica Remastered pinball machine, released in 2024.
Noah Crable
Announcing the 2024 Pinball Community Awards (aka The TWIPYs)
The Pinball Community Awards (aka The TWIPYs) will return this February.
Colin Alsheimer
Where to Play Pinball in Orlando: Arcades and Entertainment Venues with Machines
Orlando's pinball scene extends beyond the theme parks, with dedicated arcades and entertainment venues housing collections ranging from vintage electromechanical machines to the latest releases.
Colin Alsheimer
Homebrew Pinball Machine Heaven at Expo 2024
From Pokemon to Tony Hawk, the homebrew section at Pinball Expo 2024 showcased incredible custom machines that pushed the boundaries of pinball innovation. Check out a few of our favorite creations.
Matt Owen
The Ultimate Roundup of 2024 Pinball Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals
We’ve scoured the web and collected all the pinball-related Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals we could find! Email twip@kineticist.co if we’ve missed a deal that should be here, and we’ll do our best to add it in.
Colin Alsheimer
Spooky Pinball Reveals New Evil Dead Pinball Machine
Everything we know about Spooky Pinball's latest release, Evil Dead.
Colin Alsheimer
Mr. Know-It-All’s Guide to Rocky & Bullwinkle Pinball
Learn how to play the obscure early 1990s Data East game, Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends.
Noah Crable
Access Code Granted: Learn How to Play the 1995 Cyberpunk Pinball Classic, Johnny Mnemonic
Learn how to play the 1995 cyberpunk pinball classic, Johnny Mnemonic.
Noah Crable
Creating Memories at Pinball Media Mixer 2.0
Recapping a memorable side-event at Pinball Expo, the Pinball Media Mixer 2.0.
Matt Owen
Where to Play Pinball in Salt Lake City: Arcades, Bars, and Breweries with Machines
Salt Lake City spreads pinball across basement barcades, craft breweries, and family arcades from downtown to the suburbs. Whether you want cocktails or nearly nickel-priced games, the metro delivers.
Colin Alsheimer
Pinball Expo 2024: 40 Years of Flipping Fun
If you didn't get a chance to go to Pinball Expo this year (or even if you did), read about everything you missed, and why Pinball Expo should be a priority show for 2025.
Matt Owen
Uncanny Danger: Master the Danger Room and Save the Future in Stern’s The Uncanny X-Men Pinball Machine
Learn how to play Stern's 2024 release, The Uncanny X-Men pinball machine.
Noah Crable
Crank it Up: Master the OG Metallica Pinball Before Stage Diving into the Remastered Edition
Learn how to play Stern's 2013 release, Metallica Pinball.
James McFatter
Stern Drops Metallica Remastered
Everything we know about Stern's latest offering, Metallica Remastered.
Noah Crable
Classic Rock: Learn How to Play Jersey Jack’s Elton John Pinball Machine
The flamboyant performances of pop singer Elton John are chronicled in this table, covering over 50 years of his music. Learn how to play the game in our expert tutorial.
Noah Crable
12 Pinball Expo Seminar Sessions We're Excited To See in 2024
12 picks for seminar sessions we're most looking forward to seeing at the 40th edition of Pinball Expo.
Colin Alsheimer
Welcome to Bedrock: Learn how to play Williams’ 1994 release, The Flintstones
The Stone Age town of Bedrock comes to life in this pinball machine loosely based on the 1994 live-action Flintstones movie. Learn how to play the game in our detailed tutorial.
Noah Crable
DPX Launches Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Today, DPX officially launched Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, the first game from the sub-brand of Dutch Pinball.
Colin Alsheimer
CLEPin 2024: The Premiere Pinball Convention in Cleveland
Matt Owen
Where to Play Pinball in Vancouver: Arcades, Bars, and Private Clubs with Machines
Vancouver's pinball scene spans downtown sports bars, a dedicated gallery with free-play machines, and private clubs hosting weekly tournaments. Nearby Surrey and New Westminster add family entertainment and rental arcades to the mix.
Colin Alsheimer
Where to Play Pinball in the Inland Empire: Arcades, Bars, and Breweries with Machines
The Inland Empire spreads across Riverside and San Bernardino counties with pinball scattered from downtown Riverside west to Claremont and south to Murrieta. Dedicated arcades, a craft brewery, and entertainment venues give players options across the region.
Colin Alsheimer
A Day at Jersey Jack Pinball for the Avatar Launch
Recapping a day spent at Jersey Jack Pinball following the launch of their newest game, Avatar: The Battle for Pandora.
Colin Alsheimer
Australian Pinball: The Hankin Story
Taking a look at the historic Australian pinball manufacturer A Hankin & Co with guest author Stephen Smith, a noted collector and fan of Hankin pinballs.
Stephen Smith
Rescue Mission: Stern Jurassic Park Pinball Tutorial
Learn how to play Stern's 2019 cornerstone release, Jurassic Park.
Noah Crable
First Look at JJP’s Avatar: Battle for Pandora
First look at Avatar: The Battle for Pandora, Jersey Jack Pinball's latest game release. Rules, key features, release storylines, and more.
Noah Crable
Pinball Preparedness: How to Get Ready for Your Next Tournament
As the summer starts to wrap up and autumn nears, the big season of competitive pinball has begun. Here are some steps to help you get your head in the game before a pinball tournament, whether you're competing locally or battling the best on the pro circuit.
Matt Owen
Portable Pins: The Best Pinball Games on Steam Deck
Discover the top pinball games that are perfect for the Steam Deck, offering a mix of realistic simulation and inventive, genre-bending fun. From Zen Studios’ renowned Pinball FX series to indie gems like Yoku's Island Express and Rollers of the Realm, this guide has it all.
Matt Owen
Where to Play Pinball in Raleigh-Durham: Arcades, Bars, and Breweries with Machines
The Triangle offers pinball across downtown arcade bars, craft beer taprooms, and a dedicated community pinball collective—with machines spanning classic eras to modern releases.
Colin Alsheimer
Where to Play Pinball in Charlotte: Arcades, Bars, and Barcades with Machines
Charlotte's pinball scene stretches across the metro, with dedicated arcade bars in the city center and family-friendly museums in surrounding suburbs.
Colin Alsheimer
Stern Reveals Uncanny X-Men Pinball
After a week of anticipation, Stern Pinball just announced their newest pinball machine, The Uncanny X-Men. Here's everything we know about the game!
Noah Crable
Where to Play Pinball in Montreal: Arcades, Bars, and Private Play Spaces
Montreal's pinball scene spans a dedicated barcade on the Plateau, a family-friendly arcade in NDG, a private rental warehouse in Mile-Ex, and several suburban options in Laval and Brossard.
Colin Alsheimer
Avatar Eats the Ball
The latest picture from Jersey Jack's newest game, Avatar.
Colin Alsheimer
![The Ultimate Roundup of Pinball Manufacturer News [Updated 11.20.24]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.kineticist.com%2Fposts%2Fpinball-manufacturer-news%2Fmain%2F66b2c0ee3087e82a0f25d088_The_Ultimate_Roundup_of_Pinball_Manufacturer_News.avif&w=3840&q=75)
The Ultimate Roundup of Pinball Manufacturer News [Updated 11.20.24]
Keeping track of pinball manufacturer news and updates so you don't have to.
Colin Alsheimer
Where to Play Pinball in Virginia Beach: Arcades, Bars, and Breweries with Machines
Virginia Beach proper has limited dedicated pinball, but the broader Hampton Roads region delivers barcades, breweries, and game stores with solid lineups of modern Stern machines and classic titles.
Colin Alsheimer
Magic Tricks: Pinball Magic Tutorial
Test Your Skills Against the Society of Masters and Defeat Magna Matra in Capcom’s Pinball Magic
Noah Crable
Where to Play Pinball in Cincinnati: Arcades, Bars, and Entertainment Venues with Machines
Cincinnati offers pinball across dedicated arcades, entertainment venues, and shops spanning Ohio and Northern Kentucky. The region claims to be pinball's birthplace.
Colin Alsheimer
Sweeper City Pinball Championships 2024: Learning the Ropes of Card
In early July, I took a trip to the first-ever Sweeper City Pinball Championships, located at the Hoover Lodge in North Canton, Ohio, where dozens of talented players tackled the art of the card for the very first time.
Matt Owen
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A Detailed Timeline of the Haggis Pinball Collapse [UPDATED 8.2]
Last week, Haggis Pinball, an Australian startup manufacturer of pinball machines, collapsed. While not a surprise to many who have been following the story closely over the years, the manner of closure leaves more questions than answers. Here's our detailed timeline of what happened and when.
Colin Alsheimer
Haggis Pinball Goes Dark; Business Records Indicate Closure
Haggis Pinball sure seems done as a company.
Colin Alsheimer
Grey Godzilla: Stern Announces Black & White 70th Anniversary Godzilla Pinball Machine
Stern Pinball made official today what has long been rumored in the pinball enthusiast community: a new black, white (and red) edition of their best-selling Godzilla pinball machine.
Colin Alsheimer