Five pinball machines, including the first licensed Star Wars unit, have been saved from the scrap heap and will eventually ...
In recent years, niche and quirky items like vintage pinball machines have soared in popularity (and value). But what makes these retro machines so special? Aside from the arcade nostalgia, some ...
We want to hear about what you collect and why. Email Cindy Hval at dchval@juno.com. An available electrical outlet spawned a collection of pinball games that offers Mike Hogue an ongoing ...
Outside, it’s one of those cold and rainy days when you forget it was ever sunny in Vancouver.
It’s deceptively simple. Pull the plunger by its flying-saucer-shaped handle, and hear that satisfying clack. Watch the silver marble roll around the playfield, and wing it with your flippers. Come up ...
As arcades become more and more rare, plenty of pinball enthusiasts are moving these intricate machines to their home collections in basements, garages, and guest rooms. But if you’re not fortunate ...
The sounds, the lights, and even the satisfying feel of the flipper in action easily explain why pinball remains popular to this day. But like Adrian Atwood, few of us have the room for a full-size ...
The history of pinball has a long and storied past. The first commercially successful pinball machine was introduced in 1931 by Gottlieb and it didn't even have the now-ubiquitous flippers. In fact, ...
The market Muro hopes to tap into is vast: corporate events, team-building exercises, birthday parties or even competitive ...
The custom game, featuring plastic “free beef” steaks and company slogans, can be played at Galactix arcade on the Oregon ...