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First Takes: Stranger Things Premium
Initial Impressions of Stranger Things Premium from industry employees and hardcore hobbyists.
Jeff Patterson
Market Trends: 2018 TWIPY Games Through the 2019 Period
As we enter 2020 it is time to look back at some pinball market trends.
Dennis Kriesel
Understanding the Italian Bottom
In the world of pinball, particularly modern pinball, there tends to be a relatively consistent layout to the lower playfield. This structure of design is commonly referred to as the “Italian Bottom”, but a lot of people do not fully understand what that entails. Indeed, individual definitions can v
Dennis Kriesel
Stranger Things Deep Dive! In Depth Overview of the Machine, Features, Rules, and More!
Stranger Things is the newest creation from Stern Pinball! Below is an in-depth overview of the machine, and a dive into the features and rules – check it out!
Jeff Patterson
Stranger Things Details
Info about Stranger Things pinball before its release, from This Week in Pinball.
Jeff Patterson
Elvira’s House of Horrors Deep Dive!
Deep dive into Stern's latest release, Elvira's House of Horrors.
Jeff Patterson
Jurassic Park Deep Dive!
Jurassic Park is the newest creation from Stern Pinball! Below is an in-depth overview of the machine, and a dive into the features and rules – check it out!
Jeff Patterson
Mylstar Electronics: Gottlieb’s Forgotten Year
This article will focus on the Mylstar era, arguably the least understood and least discussed period of Gottlieb’s existence.
Dennis Kriesel
The deeproot Tour: Whitewood Wonderland and the Cart Before the Horse
Recently I was in Austin, Texas, not far from deeproot headquarters in San Antonio. I asked Robert Mueller, the man behind deeproot Pinball, if it would be alright if I came by for a tour of the deeproot facilities to see how things were going there, and he graciously obliged.
Jeff Patterson
Alice Cooper’s Nightmare Castle Deep Dive!
Alice Cooper’s Nightmare Castle Deep Dive! In Depth Overview of the Machine, Features, Rules and Code
Jeff Patterson
Cosmic Carnival Deep Dive!
In Depth Overview of the Machine, Features, Rules and Code
Jeff Patterson
Cosmic Carnival – Interview with Jon Weaver of SunCoast Pinball
Learn about SunCoast Pinball with this interview with Jon Weaver.
Jeff Patterson
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Deep Dive!
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Deep Dive! Overview, Rules, Features, Images and Much More…
Jeff Patterson
The TWIPY Pinball Awards Results, Percentages, and Honorable Mentions!
Results from the 3rd annual TWIPY Awards show.
Jeff Patterson
Black Knight: Sword of Rage Deep Dive!
In depth overview of the machine, features, rules and more!
Jeff Patterson
FIRST LOOK: deeproot Pinball’s Retro Atomic Zombie Adventureland, plus Interviews with John Popadiuk, Steven Bowden, and Robert Mueller
First, look at the deeproot RAZA pinball machine plus interviews with Steven Bowden, John Popadiuk, and Robert Meuller.
Jeff Patterson
Around the Playfield with Joe Schober
Interview with Joe Schober, pinball machine maker.
Jeff Patterson
Around the Playfield with Gerry Stellenberg
Gerry Stellenberg is the Founder of Multimorphic, Inc., the P3 Pinball Platform, and the P-Roc Control System.
Jeff Patterson
Angry Birds Concept Pin Sketches and Notes
Concept sketches of Angry Birds pinball.
Jeff Patterson
Angry Birds Pinball Pitch from Heighway Pinball
A Pitch from Heighway Pinball for Angry Birds Pinball
Jeff Patterson
Suncoast Pinball New Hire
Updates from Suncoast Pinball and a brief interview.
Jeff Patterson
deeproot Pinball Updates and Interview
Interview with deeproot following a released statement.
Jeff Patterson
The Munsters Deep Dive!
In Depth Overview of the Machine and the Code and the Rules
Jeff Patterson
2019 Pinball Preview and Predictions and Five Questions
Exploring the 2019 pinball landscape.
Jeff Patterson
New to Pinball? A Non-Comprehensive Guide on How to Pinball
Learn how to get started in the pinball hobby!
Jeff Patterson
deeproot Pinball Launch Postponed
Updates from deeproot pinball.
Jeff Patterson
Top 10 Smoothest Shooting Flowiest Pinball Machines
As voted on by the pinball community.
Jeff Patterson
Beatlemania!! The Pinball Machine
Deep dive into the new The Beatles pinball machine from Stern.
Jeff Patterson
Oktoberfest Deep Dive!
In Depth Overview of Machine and the Code and the Rules
Jeff Patterson
Deeproot Tour
This Week in Pinball had a unique opportunity to do a full tour of the deeproot facility in San Antonio last week!
Jeff Patterson
Top 10 Favorite Pinball Machines and Dream Themes based on AGE and How Long You’ve Been in the Hobby
As voted on by the pinball community.
Jeff Patterson
The Dawn of the Solid-State Era
Taking a look at the first production board sets of the major U.S. pinball manufacturers during the transition to solid-state technology.
Dennis Kriesel
A Beginner’s Guide to Pinball Designers
A guide to some of the most popular and important pinball designers of the solid state and electro-mechanical eras.
Dennis Kriesel
Deadpool Deep Dive!
In-depth overview of the machine and the code and rules
Jeff Patterson
Top Ten Favorite Playfield Artwork In Pinball Machines
Top ten favorite playfield artwork in pinball machines as voted on by the pinball community.
Jeff Patterson
Top Ten Magnet Action in Pinball Machines
A community poll ranking the top 10 games for magnet action.
Jeff Patterson
Around the Playfield with Mrs. Pin
Mrs. Pin is the host of the Mrs. Pin’s Pinball Podcast.
Jeff Patterson
Top 10 Bash Toys in Pinball Machines
As voted on by the pinball community
Jeff Patterson
Top 10 Toys in Pinball Machines
As voted on by the pinball community.
Jeff Patterson
Your Top Ten Favorite Pinball Designers
Your favorite pinball designers, as voted on by the pinball community.
Jeff Patterson
Around the Playfield Pinside Edition with Crazy Levi
Interview with Crazy Levi, a prominent member of the pinball community and the Pinside forums.
Jeff Patterson
Top 10 Pinball Dream Themes!
As voted on by the pinball community.
Jeff Patterson
Your Top 10 Pat Lawlor Designs!
Top 10 lists as voted on by YOU, the pinball community! Each week(ish) we’ll have a different question!
Jeff Patterson
The Growth of Pinball: An Evidence-Based Review
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.
Dennis Kriesel
TOP 10 BEST PINBALL WIZARD MODES
As voted on by the pinball community.
Jeff Patterson
11 Cool Easter Eggs in Pinball Machines
Learn about easter eggs found in pinball machines.
Jeff Patterson
Kingpin The Remake – Interview with Circus Maximus, Kingpin Rules, Upgrades
Announcing the Capcom Kingpin remake plus an interview with Circus Maximus.
Jeff Patterson
What is going on with Pinball Expo? Hear from Rob Berk and Mike Pacak
After posting the Rob Berk interview yesterday, This Week in Pinball learned more about the situation surrounding Pinball Expo. And it is…a bit of a mess that can hopefully be worked out.
Jeff Patterson