In recent years, niche and quirky items like vintage pinball machines have soared in popularity (and value). But what makes these retro machines so special? Aside from the arcade nostalgia, some ...

A big problem with restoring old arcade or pinball machines is finding original parts to get them running again. That’s part of the fun, though; when something finally works after weeks or months of ...

As part of our occasional series on All Tech Considered, "Vintage Sounds," we remember sounds of older technology that brings fond memories to the minds of listeners. Today, listeners share what they ...

WISCONSIN DELLS – Not so long ago, in a galaxy that seems far, far away, computer games and the plentitude of electronic, hand-held devices that now deliver them did not exist. Among the games people ...

Just as soon as he started his pinball business, it was game over for Terry Groves. In November 2019, the Battle Creek native and Post Consumer Brands retiree had set up 16 of his classic pinball ...

Restoring vintage technology can be a tricky business, especially without the appropriate schematics and documentation. To this end [Mark] has spent the past twelve months building a comprehensive ...

The People’s Playground is flipping out! A vintage pinball arcade is rolling into the Coney Island Museum and Freak Bar this weekend! Flipper fanatics can test their skill on 10 of the old-school ...

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 ...

It's one of the coolest places in Southwest Florida. But you can't just walk in the door to see The Pinball Asylum's collection of new and antique pinball machines ― one of the biggest in the country.

The Texas Pinball Festival started Friday and will continue all weekend in Frisco. The three-day festival will have more than 400 vintage and new pinball machines. The event kicked off Friday at 5 p.m ...