Buying & Collecting
What to look for, what to pay, and how to shop for a machine of your own.
Medieval Madness Pinball: The Williams Original vs the Remake, and What to Check
IPDB records 4,016 original Williams Medieval Madness machines, and Chicago Gaming Company has built a licensed remake since 2015. How to tell them apart, and what to test on the castle, drawbridge and trolls before you buy.
The Addams Family Pinball Machine (Bally, 1992): A Buyer's Guide to Testing One
IPDB records 20,270 units of Bally's 1992 The Addams Family and 1,000 of the 1994 Gold edition. How to tell the versions apart, and what to test on Thing, the bookcase, the magnets and the audits before you buy one.
Setting Up a Home Pinball Game Room: The Complete Planning Guide
A practical room-by-room plan for hosting pinball machines at home: footprint and clearance, leveling for correct play, power and lighting, seating for spectators, and climate control so your investment lasts.
Buying Your First Pinball Machine: What to Look For
A pinball machine can be a joy or a money pit. Inspect the playfield, play it before you pay, look inside, and buy the game you love with this checklist.