This article will attempt to shed light on the Stern SPIKE system, the basics of how it works, and the distinction between SPIKE 1 (sometimes referred to simply as SPIKE) and SPIKE 2.
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.