Homebrew Pinball

“I’m Like a Cover Band” — Brian Allen on Reimagining Pinball’s Classics

Artist Brian Allen on designing Gritty, remaking Tales of the Arabian Nights and Cirqus Voltaire, hidden Easter eggs, and why AI art is cheating. Paul Melio asks the questions.

Meet Daniel, the Australian Maker Bringing Space Cadet Pinball Into the Real World

The Windows 3D Space Cadet table that raised a generation is getting a real, physical build — from a maker who'd barely touched a pinball machine before. Chris Krentz talked to CNCDan about printing nearly every part himself, the skepticism his 3D-printed flipper "rubber" drew online, and how his layout stacks up against Deeproot's abandoned Space Cadet prototype.

Homebrew and You: From Garage to Career, and the Team Making It Easier Than Ever

Brisket, bourbon, and a flamethrower: inside Pinforge, the homebrew collective behind Bootleggers — and pinball's homebrew-to-pro pipeline.

Art Project: The Story of Aziz!Pinball and the Hypnotron II

Interview with Max and zap, the creators of the Hypnotron II homebrew pinball project.

1,948 Pinball Theme Ideas from Our Hype Index

The full list of 1,948 pinball theme ideas from our Hype Index.

A Chat with The Greatest Showman Homebrew Pinball Team

A conversation with the design team behind The Greatest Showman homebrew pinball machine.

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.

Mad Science! An Inside Look at Create Life Pinball from Robert V. Kieronski & John Manuelian

An Inside Look at Create Life Pinball from Robert V. Kieronski & John Manuelian.

First Look: Happy Gilmore Pinball

Scope the Latest Custom Pinball Creation from Brian Soares and Reby Hardy.

Dukes of Hazzard Pinball: The Road to Hazzard

Jake Danzig writes about building the custom Dukes of Hazzard pinball machine.

Daikaiju Pinball: Interview with the Creators

We got a chance to ask some questions of the creators of the Daikaiju Homebrew pinball machine; Rob Anderson and Steven Kowal.

Steam Dream Pinball Retheme: I’ll Find a Way

I am not an engineer, or an electrician, or a carpenter, or a plumber or even a handyman. I only have the most rudimentary knowledge of tools. All I have is a very active imagination and a lot of willpower.

REVEALED: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Pinball by Brian Soares and Reby Hardy

REVEALED: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Pinball by Brian Soares and Reby Hardy

The Making of Willy’s Wonderland Pinball

Matt Hardy’s Expedition of Gold Pinball Machine – Interviews with Reby Hardy and Brian Soares

Interviews with Reby Hardy and Brian Soares about Matt Hardy's Expedition of Gold Pinball Machine.