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March 10, 2009

Pinball: How It’s Made

by @ 7:10 pm. Filed under Pinball

Stern's Lord of the Rings pinball backglass

Stern's Lord of the Rings pinball backglass


Ever wondered how a complex modern pinball machine is manufactured? How It's Made will show you.
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November 30, 2007

Digital pinball machine – another version

by @ 9:05 am. Filed under Pinball

Digital pinball machine
Here's another version of the virtual pinball machine, using a 42" monitor instead of a normal playfield.
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November 6, 2007

Tilt! pinball documentary available for pre-order

by @ 11:56 am. Filed under Pinball

Tilt: The Battle to Save Pinball DVD documentary
The long-awaited documentary on the history of the Williams Pinball 2000 platform has been distributed to a limited set of people for reviews already, but you can pre-order now for the pending general release.
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October 14, 2007

Las Vegas Pinball Hall of Fame

by @ 8:48 am. Filed under Pinball, Vegas

The Las Vegas Pinball Hall of Fame
Next time you're in Vegas, how about dropping a few quarters into a machine that won't pay-off in cash, but rather in fun?
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July 27, 2007

Play pinball in the first-person!

by @ 4:39 pm. Filed under Fun Stuff, Pinball

This pinball machine is elevated so you play at eye level
Well, I guess you usually play in the first person, but not quite like this!
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June 28, 2007

How a pinball machine is designed and built

by @ 6:15 pm. Filed under Pinball

The designers have a little fun and play-test the machine
Ever wondered just how all of those custom plastic pieces, mechanical assemblies, and electronic circuits are designed and built to make a fun pinball machine?
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January 29, 2007

Buy a Star Wars pinball machine signed by Vader himself!

by @ 6:54 pm. Filed under Pinball

A Star Wars pinball machine backbox
Pinball machines are cool. Many people also like Star Wars. Combine the two and it's like peanut butter and chocolate. So, how do you make that pinball machine even better? Have it autographed by Lord Vader himself!
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November 6, 2006

Is the next evolution of pinball completely virtual?

by @ 8:03 pm. Filed under Pinball

The Ultrapin pinball machine
Can you experience the real fun of pinball without a real silver ball?
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October 31, 2006

Video shows the Stern pinball factory

by @ 10:27 pm. Filed under Pinball

The Stern pinball logo
Have you ever wondered what it looks like in a pinball factory?
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September 18, 2006

A build-it-yourself pinball coffee table

by @ 9:58 pm. Filed under Fun Stuff, Pinball

Photo of the DIY coffee table made from a pinball playfield
This project is both functional, attractive, and sure to be a conversation starter.
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