Used pinball machines that hold value have become one of the smartest hobbies-to-asset moves you can make right now. Over the past three years our team has tracked auction prices, private sales, and dealer inventories, and the pattern is clear: a well-chosen, well-maintained machine often sells for the same price (or higher) five years after … Read more
I still remember the first time I cranked up a Bally Surfers at a friend’s game room and watched those chunky mechanical score reels click into place. There is something about electromechanical pinball machines that solid-state boards and LCD screens never quite capture. The relay clicks, the chattering chimes, the satisfying clack of drop targets … Read more
Finding the best Chicago Gaming remake pinball machines for a home arcade is a journey many enthusiasts know well. Chicago Gaming Company earned its reputation by re-imagining classic Williams and Bally titles like Medieval Madness and Attack From Mars with modern electronics, LED lighting, and updated displays. Those remakes remain some of the most sought-after … Read more
I grew up in a basement with a well-worn Williams Indiana Jones machine, so when I started reviewing pinball for a living, I made American-made machines my specialty. That obsession turned into hundreds of hours on location and in home game rooms testing everything Stern ships out of its Chicago-area factory, plus the smaller runs … Read more
Horror fans and arcade collectors have chased the best spooky pinball machines for collectors for decades, and is shaping up to be one of the strongest years yet for limited-run and cult-classic titles. Boutique manufacturers like Spooky Pinball LLC in Benton, Wisconsin have built their entire reputation on boutique runs of haunted, gory, and pop-culture … Read more