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Original pinball journalism — game reveals, industry analysis, interviews, tutorials, and opinion from the Kineticist editorial team.

Latest Pinball News & Articles

Pinball Community Spotlight: Brian O'Neill of Scorbit

Welcome to the first of (hopefully many) pinball community spotlights, where we interview the operators, tournament organizers, and business owners that make the pinball world go ‘round. (Originally published on IFPApinball.com in Feb. of 2023)

Colin Alsheimer·Oct 10, 2023

This Week in Pinball

Drained Bite-Sized Pinball by For Amusement Only Games! Deep Dive!

Learn more about Drained Bite-Sized with our deep dive!

Will Oetting·Oct 3, 2023

Pinball Community Spotlight: Brian O'Neill of Scorbit

Colin Alsheimer·Oct 10, 2023

This Week in Pinball

Drained Bite-Sized Pinball by For Amusement Only Games! Deep Dive!

Learn more about Drained Bite-Sized with our deep dive!

Will Oetting·Oct 3, 2023

Pinball Map Update

Pinball Map New Locations Update: September 2023

Ryan rounds up some of the more interesting pinball arcades to hit Pinball Map in September 2023.

Ryan TG·Oct 2, 2023

Rumors

Collecting all the Mystery Pinball Company Clues [Updated 10.4]

Collecting an a-maze-ing number of clues for the upcoming pinball machine from Mystery Pinball Company.

Colin Alsheimer·Sep 30, 2023

Pinball Expo

5 Sessions We're Excited for at Pinball Expo 2023

Highlighting a few presentations that caught our eye.

Colin Alsheimer·Sep 29, 2023

Pinball Media

Timeline of a Kaneda Meltdown

Kaneda's behavior needs to stop.

Colin Alsheimer·Sep 27, 2023

Pinball

The Best Pinball Podcasts

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

Colin Alsheimer·Sep 26, 2023

Pinball Tutorial

Shaken, Not Stirred: The Q Branch's Guide to James Bond 007 Pinball

James Bond 007 brings George Gomez's career full circle. The layout and some rules of the game heavily resemble his design debut in Corvette, a personal favorite game of mine, but after 30 years of video game and pinball development, this game perfectly demonstrates his evolution as a designer.

Noah Crable·Sep 23, 2023

Pinball Tutorial

For Those About to Rock: How to Play Stern's AC/DC Pinball

Released in 2012, AC/DC was one of the first games to come in three differing versions (Pro, Premium, LE), and marked a shift towards simpler layouts and more straightforward rulesets which secretly harbor extreme strategic depth.

James McFatter·Sep 20, 2023

This Week in Pinball

Inclusive GameWerks Interview: Fighting Perception With Pinball

The new Inclusive GameWerks is making pinball accessible and inclusive for those with disabilities. Their patent-pending inclusive controller for pinball machines is helping create accessible game rooms in CO and across the country.

Will Oetting·Sep 20, 2023

Pinball

20 Questions with Pinball Expo’s Loveable Mascot, Flippy

Welcome to a whirlwind conversation unlike any other: an exclusive, rapid-fire interview with Flippy, the dynamic mascot of the annual Pinball Expo in Schaumburg, Illinois.

Brad Milison·Sep 19, 2023

Pinball

Mystery Pinball Company Pushes Towards The End-Game

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

Colin Alsheimer·Sep 16, 2023

Pinball Tutorial

“We Are Venom”: The Symbiotes' Survival Guide

Learn how to play Stern's Venom pinball machine.

Noah Crable·Sep 16, 2023

Travel

Where to Play Pinball in Baltimore: Arcades, Bars, and Breweries with Machines

Baltimore's pinball scene spreads across neighborhood breweries and bars, from a 20+ machine free-play arcade in Waverly to the league headquarters in Hampden.

Colin Alsheimer·Sep 14, 2023

Travel

Where to Play Pinball in San Antonio: Arcades, Bars, and Breweries with Machines

San Antonio offers pinball across an eclectic mix of venues, from a tournament-hosting coffee roaster with 50+ machines to a retro-themed downtown bar on Alamo Plaza.

Colin Alsheimer·Sep 11, 2023

Pinball

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.

Colin Alsheimer·Sep 9, 2023

Travel

The Best Places to Play Pinball in Buffalo, NY

Should you find yourself in Buffalo, NY, and require a pinball fix, here are the best spots to get some flips in.

Melodee Mabbitt·Sep 6, 2023

Pinball Tutorial

Choose Your House: How to Play Stern's Game of Thrones Pinball

Learn how to play Stern's Game of Thrones Pinball machine with this detailed yet approachable guide.

James McFatter·Sep 5, 2023

Pinball Map Update

Pinball Map New Locations Update: August 2023

A walk through some notable Pinball Map locations that were added in August 2023. As is my personal preference, I will include a single machine from each location to fantasize playing upon. Let’s put our hands in our pockets and walk into these locations!

Scott W.·Aug 31, 2023

Pinball Tutorial

"Go, Go, Godzilla!" Basic Strategy for a Modern Pinball Classic

Godzilla, inspired by the iconic 50s and 60s entries of the famous Kaiju franchise, was released in late 2021 to almost instant acclaim from players of all skill levels, providing a wide range of challenges and implementing deep rules that aren’t required to understand to enjoy the game.

Noah Crable·Aug 19, 2023

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