It’s deceptively simple. Pull the plunger by its flying-saucer-shaped handle, and hear that satisfying clack. Watch the silver marble roll around the playfield, and wing it with your flippers. Come up ...

Picking up an actual pinball machine can cost a fortune, with prices often reaching over $1,000. They also take up a ton of space, making them less than ideal for cozy apartments or small homes.

Pinball has a history that stretches back to France in the 1600s. Over the centuries, the game has certainly evolved, but at the end of the day, the mechanics and gameplay remain largely the same. You ...

What Makes a Great Pinball Game? Before we dive into the top 20 pinball machines, let’s break down what makes a game truly legendary and give you some direction on what to look for when hunting for a ...

WHEN MOST people think of pinball, if they think of it at all, they probably imagine an old, unloved machine, starved of coins and gathering dust in the back of a bar or pizza parlour as its lights ...

Winona Area Public School high schoolers Jarek Lapides (back) and Corey Duncan (front) work on restoring a pinball machine through the Pinhawks club. CATHY WURZER: Do you recognize that sound? If you ...

BAYFIELD – Pinball machines always fascinated Edward Herrera. The Bayfield High School engineering student – who likes the sound of hitting the ball and watching it travel up and down the playfield – ...