Colin Alsheimer

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Pinball Degenerates Announce New 2024 DeGENie Awards Categories

Now in its 3rd year, the annual Pinball Degenerates Awards aka "The DeGENieS" last night announced the category list for their upcoming awards show, to be held on February 18th, 2024.

Nov 29, 2023

Pinball Content Creators Share their Favorite Games And What They Love About Pinball 

30+ pinball content creators share their five favorite games and what they love about pinball!

Nov 21, 2023

The Best Pinball Podcasts

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

Sep 26, 2023

Mystery Pinball Company Pushes Towards The End-Game

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

Sep 16, 2023

Drew Robishaw Broke the Pinball Playing Record at 48 Hours; Then Kept Playing

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

Sep 9, 2023

Pinflation on Ice: Used Pinball Prices Up Only 5% in 2023

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. 

Aug 4, 2023Graphics

Elvis Once Owned This Pinball Machine - Now You Can Too!

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

Jul 31, 2023

18 Pinball Themes Stern Won't Be Making Anytime Soon*

Reading some tea leaves on social media posts.

Jul 23, 2023

Old School Cool: Meet Betsy, a Pops Pinball Regular

Betsy plays pinball and is way cooler than you.

Jul 1, 2023

Connecting Balls to Bells: Is the "Mystery Pinball Company" Stern's Amazing Spider-Man (AKA Venom)?

Purely speculation. But if the spider-web sticks...

May 26, 2023

Want to Work in Pinball?

Let's talk about pinball jobs, baby.

Apr 27, 2023

Pinball Hype Index Updates: April 2023

The Pinball Hype Index has gone through its monthly update cycle! We have now reviewed 42,778 (+962) pieces of content. There are a total of 1,651 (+13) unique pinball IPs tracked in our system (we only include the top 200 or so in our public index).

Apr 7, 2023

Which Pinball Manufacturer Are You?

With all the new pinball machines coming out, it can be tough to know which one to buy. Find out which active pinball manufacturer you embody most as a person with our simple 5 question quiz.

Apr 6, 2023

8 Reasons to be Super Stoked for All the New Pinball Game Releases

It's truly a special time to be in the pinball world right now. Let's take a moment to reflect and celebrate the state of the hobby!

Mar 10, 2023

Pinball Hype Index Updates: March 2023

Recapping the Pinball Hype Index updates for March 2023.

Mar 8, 2023

Foo Fighters Pinball is the Next Stern Cornerstone Release

Surprising very few in the pinball hobby (particularly if you've been paying attention to our Hype Index rankings), Stern Pinball has officially confirmed that The Foo Fighters will be their next cornerstone release.

Feb 24, 2023

The Rare Pinball Files: a Deep Dive on Hankin's Empire Strikes Back (1980)

Taking a look at the ultra-rare Empire Strikes Back pinball machine from 1980, plus a chat with a Star Wars super-fan and pinball collector in Australia.

Feb 21, 2023

Hype Index Updates: February 2023

Recapping the Hype Index updates for February, 2023.

Feb 10, 2023

Recapping the Winners of The 2023 PiNbALL DeGENeRaTE Awards (AKA the DeGENies)

The 2nd annual Pinball Degenerate Awards (aka The Degenies) were pulled off without so much as a hitch.

Feb 5, 2023

Everything You Need to Know About Pinball Machine Rental

Are you looking to get into pinball but don't want to commit to buying a machine? Then rent a pinball machine! Find out everything you need to know about pinball machine rental - from the benefits of renting versus buying, to how you can find local distributors and operators that offer rentals.

Feb 2, 2023

The 10 Best Steve Ritchie Pinball Games, Ranked

Steve Ritchie has made some epic games. He's often in the running for best pinball designer of all time, alongside other industry greats like Pat Lawlor, Keith Elwin, Barry Oursler, and others. But which ones stand out as the best of the best? Let's find out.

Jan 20, 2023

44 Best Affordable Used Pinball Machines to Buy in 2024 ($5k or Less)

If you dig deep enough, it's still possible to find the right pinball machine for your collection at a fair price point. We'll help you get started with our roundup of affordable pins.

Jan 16, 2023

The Ultimate Guide to Pinball Shows & Tournaments in 2026

It's time for our annual roundup of the best pinball shows, conventions, expos, and tournaments that should be on your travel schedule for the year.

Jan 8, 2023

The Best Pinball Websites to Feed Your Pinball Obsession

We've put together a list of the best pinball websites on the internet, broken down into easy-to-digest categories. Whether you're looking to dive headfirst into the scene or just want to buy a shiny new machine, we've got you covered.

Jan 7, 2023