On April 2, 1976, 28-year-old magazine editor Roger Sharpe stood before a pinball machine inside the New York City Council chambers, holding the future of the game in his hands. Pointing to a spot on ...

When Robert Wilson bought Fast Eddie’s MOAB in 2022, he didn’t know his new restaurant came with more than just great food and history. The owner, Eddie Gibson, decided to sell the Modesto business ...

The Lone Star State has become a hub for pinball, from hobbyists to competitive tournaments. But a private Houston club beloved by hardcore pinballers may be closing, either temporarily or for good.

Pinball fans, rejoice. Stern Pinball has officially launched Star Wars: Fall of the Empire, its latest line of Star Wars-themed pinball machines — and it’s anything but just a cabinet. Whether you’re ...

Arcades for all ages have long been an indelible staple of American culture, from fairgrounds and mall hangouts to modern venues like Dave & Buster’s or Chuck E. Cheese. Similar gaming palaces are few ...

Ricky Jordan's three-year-old son loves Disney. Even Jordan, 42, is a self-described “Disney head.” So, this year, he decided to snag a Toy Story-branded game for their house. It cost a tad more than ...

Ballerz Pinball Cafe opens in Bradenton with 13 machines and arcade games. $10 day pass unlocks unlimited play; leaderboard tracks high scores by app. Cafe offers food menu with hot dogs, meatball ...

It's always fun when a bar has a pinball machine. Everyone ends up gathering around it, watching the silver ball zip back and forth across the playing field while keeping an eye on the ever-elusive ...

Kyle Scott competes for his team at Wedgehead's weekly Howdy Pardner pinball tournament in Portland, Oregon, on April 10. (Monique Merrill/Courthouse News) PORTLAND, Ore. (CN) — It’s an overcast ...

There's something about the rush of a pinball game, from the pull of the plunger to the ball caroming through a carefully designed playfield.And now, the classic arcade staple is making a ...

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