Actor and Director Bill Paxton died on February 25 at age 61 from a complication following a delicate heart surgery. While there could be a number of tributes for him, the 2010 pinball machine could be one that's incredibly unique. The Bill Paxton Pinball was created from scratch by Benjamin Heckendorn. It features some of [...]
A new exhibit at the the Elmhurst Art Museum that runs through May 7, features works during the height of Chicago Art that were inspired by the popularity of the pinball machine. The exhibit pays tribute to the era in Chicago when, “at the height of the game’s popularity, Chicago's pinball scene helped inspire a [...]
Have you heard of flippers, bumpers, bash toy and plunger? If yes, you probably have met a pinball player or read something about this game. These are parts of the pinball machine. Everyone who’s familiar with the game knows these terms like the back of their hands. Pinball as a classic game is unique and [...]
An unlikely blend of unique gamestyles, Yokus Island Express is one big pinball game that avid players should wait for until winter. It combines the world designs of Nintendo classic, Metroid and Castlevania and the basic elements of Pinball. Together they bring an open world adventure in 2D environment. The game revolves around your role [...]
The 14th Star Wars Pinball in Zen’s lineup featuring Rogue One was released last January 31 and are now available in PC and consoles including Xbox One, Xbox 360 and Windows. It was also made available on mobile devices, after two days of being released. The Star Wars Rogue One follows the most recent Star [...]
The recent years of Pinball making abounds with adaptations of popular TV shows, blockbuster films and big hit rock bands. Practically, because it is much easier to sell the machine with a readily available market of fans. However in the 80’s and 90’s during the years of legendary Pinball Machines, the game design doesn’t have [...]
A couple in Fernandina Beach, Florida are opening a Pinball Museum out of their love for the machines. The museum opened in October 2016 with more than a dozen collection which some dates back to more than half a century. Mr. Trickett with his wife started with only a handful of machines back in the [...]
Aerosmith, dubbed as the America’s Greatest Rock and Roll Band will be the subject of Stern’s newest pinball machine. The Aerosmith pinball will feature nine of their greatest hits and is expected to deliver that thrilling concert experience. The machine is created by Stern Pinball in association with Epic Rights, the licensing agent of the [...]
After a long battle to decriminalize pinball game in Kokomo Indiana, the ban was finally lifted in December 2016–a real Christmas gift for pinheads in the city. The last time pinball was legally played in Kokomo was in 1955. After more than half a century, on December 13, 2016 the city mayor finally abolished the [...]
Pinball machine is more than an arcade game. It is a repository of classic art, pop culture and history. Its backglass is in itself an interest for many art lovers and pinheads. While the gameplays are history makers. In its more than 150 years of existence, Pinball has witnessed a large part of the modern [...]