Pinball in TV?

[Polar Bear]

Is pinball available anywhere in TV? Considering how popular it was for our generation, I’m surprised it’s not...or at least I’m not aware of any.

(And I know in the pandemic, things you have to touch to play are not a good idea. But my question stands just for fun, discussion, and future reference. :) )

[JSR22]

Is pinball available anywhere in TV? Considering how popular it was for our generation, I’m surprised it’s not...or at least I’m not aware of any.

(And I know in the pandemic, things you have to touch to play are not a good idea. But my question stands just for fun, discussion, and future reference. :) )
The only machines I have seen are in people's homes.

[Tom C]

I asked about this a while back and I was surprised at how many people have one (or more) in their house / garage. It would be really awesome to have them all together at a place where we could all enjoy them! Maybe a pinball club???

[Pinball wizard]

I've got 6 in my house if you want to play. Got Quarters?????? ;)

In leesburg there is a bowling alley arcade in the old sears mall. They have about 5 of the newest Stern games.

p.s. I do repairs if anyone needs...especially on old EM games

[Mleeja]

IMHO the older the machine, the better!

[manaboutown]

I wonder if Warren Buffet has any pinball machines sitting around somewhere. How 17-Year-Old Warren Buffett Created A "Pinball Empire" From $25? (https://fossbytes.com/how-17-year-old-warren-buffett-created-a-pinball-empire-from-25/)

[billlaur]

a club sounds good, there should be a room somewhere in the villages dedicated for pinball machines.
the PINBALL WIZARD comes back to life.....Im in:pray:

[Rwirish]

I will ask the Wizard.

[Two Bills]

Probably a dumb question, but is there any actual skill involved with these machines?
I remember blokes playing them for hours, like they had some form of addiction.
I never really took to them, or even saw the point of them.

[kendi]

Is pinball available anywhere in TV? Considering how popular it was for our generation, I’m surprised it’s not...or at least I’m not aware of any.

(And I know in the pandemic, things you have to touch to play are not a good idea. But my question stands just for fun, discussion, and future reference. :) )

“our generation“? Makes me chuckle when I see this on TOTV. I’m sure there is more than one generation using this site.

[bowlingal]

I think there is a room for pinball machines in the newest rec center...the one for first responders. I don't know the name of the rec center, but I remember reading about it in the Daily Sun. Not sure if it is open yet, and I don't think it is only for first responders. check in the district website

[Arctic Fox]

IMHO the older the machine, the better!

Big Ben was my favorite - played it at uni in the 70's and missed several lectures because I couldn't bear leaving with replays on it

[Bay Kid]

I have an Elton John pinball machine, but it is in VA. Love the older machines.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

I'd love to see a Galaga machine in one of the bowling alleys!

[ctmurray]

Is pinball available anywhere in TV? Considering how popular it was for our generation, I’m surprised it’s not...or at least I’m not aware of any.

(And I know in the pandemic, things you have to touch to play are not a good idea. But my question stands just for fun, discussion, and future reference. :) )

As another poster commented, the new Rec Center going up in the north, which is called The First Responders Rec. Center, has a space set out for arcade games. I don't think they have settled on what this mean exactly, pinball or video arcades. Give your thoughts to John Rohan who heads up the Recreation Department. I too would like something like this, and I too am of "your generation" and played quite a bit in grad school.

Another poster suggested setting up a pinball club, and that is a good idea too. You could use the club to give support to John about the need for pinball in the new rec center.

[Coley]

Probably a dumb question, but is there any actual skill involved with these machines?
I remember blokes playing them for hours, like they had some form of addiction.
I never really took to them, or even saw the point of them.

I think there is some skill--reflexes and avoid tilt--they were fun. Spent a lot of nickels.

[LuvtheVillages]

I think there is a room for pinball machines in the newest rec center...the one for first responders. I don't know the name of the rec center, but I remember reading about it in the Daily Sun. Not sure if it is open yet, and I don't think it is only for first responders. check in the district website

The name of this rec center is the First Responders rec center. It has not been constructed yet. Drawings are being prepared, and construction should start in a few months. It is at the far north end of the Villages, near the Baptist church on hwy 42.

IMPORTANT: The rec center is named to honor first responders, but it is for the use of Villagers. First responders do not get admission unless they are a Villager (or guest of a Villager.)

[ctmurray]

Probably a dumb question, but is there any actual skill involved with these machines?
I remember blokes playing them for hours, like they had some form of addiction.
I never really took to them, or even saw the point of them.

The way to win a free play or set a high score is to keep each ball in play as long as possible, and to figure out what combination of targets give you bonus points or extra balls. So it takes skill to shoot the ball just where you want it to go, which often also risks you losing the ball. Bumping the game just enough at the correct time helps you keep the ball in play, but you risk a tilt which stops the machine and you lose the ball.

[Kahuna32162]

Do a Google search on Arcade near me, you'll be surprised that they still exist.

[Two Bills]

The way to win a free play or set a high score is to keep each ball in play as long as possible, and to figure out what combination of targets give you bonus points or extra balls. So it takes skill to shoot the ball just where you want it to go, which often also risks you losing the ball. Bumping the game just enough at the correct time helps you keep the ball in play, but you risk a tilt which stops the machine and you lose the ball.

I remember the 'tilt' and the 'effing and blinding' when it happened.
Saw a chair smashed through a machine once, but never knew if it was an unhappy punter, or someone fed up with waiting to have a turn.
It was a good night all round!!:boxing2:

[lkagele]

Probably a dumb question, but is there any actual skill involved with these machines?
I remember blokes playing them for hours, like they had some form of addiction.
I never really took to them, or even saw the point of them.

Yes, there is considerable skill required to be a world-class player. You need great eye hand coordination and with the newer electronic machines, you also need an understanding of the rule set. It's not simply a matter of hitting the balls around the playfield. You also have to know the sequence of accomplishments needed to score the big points and/or get to the end game. There are newer games out there that are so complicated that only the quite experienced players know the rule set.

Always remember, pinball players have balls of steel.......

[Outofjersey]

I’m in

[Stu from NYC]

I will ask the Wizard.

of Oz?

[BS Beef]

Pre COVID-19 we went to a place in Dublin, Oh called PINS. They have duck pin bowling and lots of pinball. What a great place and great time. They don’t have food just a dedicated spot out back for food trucks. Great bourbon/whiskey selection along with a large rotating draft beer selection. I can’t imagine a place like this wouldn’t kill it in TV!!!

[Dennys37Packard]

To all pinball fans...... the Pinball Hall of Fame in Las Vegas is a great museum of sorts, off a few blocks from the southern end of the strip is a great ( and economical) way to spend An afternoon. There are literally a thousand or more machines from our era and earlier. Most all are working to play, and whatever it originally was is what it costs to play, a nickel, dime, or quarter. It is run by a dedicated group of restorers and owner Mr. Arnold who just wantS to keep the memory alive. We had a ball challenging each other Next time you go, give it a try. Plans are in the way to build an even bigger venue with more machines.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

Probably a dumb question, but is there any actual skill involved with these machines?
I remember blokes playing them for hours, like they had some form of addiction.
I never really took to them, or even saw the point of them. with a machine that you were familiar with , the feel of flippers and yes some hip and banging at right time . There were also machines that you gambled on , a lot had no flippers, all the pinball games in Boston were owned by the local mafia boss . If you tried to put an independent machine into your store or bar , it wouldn’t last long, they moved into poker machines later and some are still operating in many bars along with the legal Keno games called by one politician the crack cocaine of gambling and he’d be right , 5 or 6 numbers on a tv screen new game every 5 minutes

[rmd2]

I LOVE pinball! I had a pinball game on my computer and I had to delete it because I played so much. I used to play on pinball machines and would love to see this in TV.

[Skip]

As a collector, player and restorer of Pinball, Pachinko and Slot Machines, I encourage you to get the Recreation Department to set aside one room in a Rec. Center for these great games. After all, they built TWO huge buildings for woodworkers, You just need to tell them that it will sell more new houses!

Skip

[kwachowski]

I would like to see pin ball in the rec centers. Not a huge expense and doesn't need a lot of room.

[nycgto]

WOW! Finally a post to respond to that will only bring cheer. Been waiting a while to create my first post. With 17 pinball machines, I’ve been contemplating moving to The Villages for 7 years getting older with each one. Latest excuse is Covet. Prior excuse was being single. Here’s my fantasy:
1) I’m just moving into my new house in The Villages
2) My moving truck arrives with all (?) my pinball machines
3) Neighbors are outside to see the new arrival in town
4) My pinball machines are being unloaded from the truck and into my new home.
5) Then my cars (how many can I take with me) are unloaded from the vehicle transport truck
6) I can hear the neighborhood guys saying to their other half, “Honey, I’ll be back in about 6 hours. I’m gonna hang with the new guy on the block”.
7) There! I’ve made new friends.
BTW: When I suggested that I bring my pinball machines with me, my realtor said that no one would want to play such childish games. I guess we’ve’ arrived!!

[Barborv]

Now that sounds terrific. Would Looooove that. A room in a rec. center with pinball machines! When I was little we would go up to our bungalow in the catskills every summer and they had a room at the main house with pinball machines. I would spend hours in there. Best part was no coins required! That would be nice here in the villages.

[Polar Bear]

WOW! Finally a post to respond to that will only bring cheer. Been waiting a while to create my first post. With 17 pinball machines, I’ve been contemplating moving to The Villages for 7 years getting older with each one. Latest excuse is Covet. Prior excuse was being single. Here’s my fantasy:
1) I’m just moving into my new house in The Villages
2) My moving truck arrives with all (?) my pinball machines
3) Neighbors are outside to see the new arrival in town
4) My pinball machines are being unloaded from the truck and into my new home.
5) Then my cars (how many can I take with me) are unloaded from the vehicle transport truck
6) I can hear the neighborhood guys saying to their other half, “Honey, I’ll be back in about 6 hours. I’m gonna hang with the new guy on the block”.
7) There! I’ve made new friends.
BTW: When I suggested that I bring my pinball machines with me, my realtor said that no one would want to play such childish games. I guess we’ve’ arrived!!
Cool! My new best friend might be moving to The Villages!! 🤣

[Stu from NYC]

WOW! Finally a post to respond to that will only bring cheer. Been waiting a while to create my first post. With 17 pinball machines, I’ve been contemplating moving to The Villages for 7 years getting older with each one. Latest excuse is Covet. Prior excuse was being single. Here’s my fantasy:
1) I’m just moving into my new house in The Villages
2) My moving truck arrives with all (?) my pinball machines
3) Neighbors are outside to see the new arrival in town
4) My pinball machines are being unloaded from the truck and into my new home.
5) Then my cars (how many can I take with me) are unloaded from the vehicle transport truck
6) I can hear the neighborhood guys saying to their other half, “Honey, I’ll be back in about 6 hours. I’m gonna hang with the new guy on the block”.
7) There! I’ve made new friends.
BTW: When I suggested that I bring my pinball machines with me, my realtor said that no one would want to play such childish games. I guess we’ve’ arrived!!

Great way to make friends!

[TravelswithD&K]

Last year when we were in Poland, we went to the Krakow Pinball Museum. We paid $10 entrance fee and played all the pinball games we wanted (there was over 50 working machines dating back to the 1940s to current time). It was one of my highlights of visiting Poland.

[Curt Steele]

I have an older (dime machine) pinball machine from the 60's. It's called Playmates. Thinking about bringing it to my home in The Villages but not sure where I would put it. My wife doesn't want it in the living room!

[Stu from NYC]

I have an older (dime machine) pinball machine from the 60's. It's called Playmates. Thinking about bringing it to my home in The Villages but not sure where I would put it. My wife doesn't want it in the living room!

Bedroom?

[Pinbalwz]

Been restoring and collecting pinball and old arcade machines for over 30 years. Been a part time Villager for 6 years but still have my collection in New York. Currently my collection is around 60 games spanning from 1940’s through today. Mostly 60s Gottlieb single player wedgeheads. Still trying to figure where they will go when I finally come down full time. Count me in for starting a club. Coming down in two weeks so maybe we can have a meet up.

[BostonRich]

We have been requesting "retro" arcade games at the new First Responders rec center up in Mulberry and pinball machines have been suggested. Don't know what they are actually going to put there. I would love to see some of the older pin ball machines that we all grew up with.

[ChowBoss]

Pins so not take up that much space. Why make people in south drive all the way to route 42 to play? Put a couple in as many rec centers as possible. It would be great to play again and a pin club would be great!! I’m in! Would love to see some old and some new. Maybe a couple each in the rec center? Hey Mr Rohan you getting all these people and our interest. Maybe you should survey us and see what we the paying player would like in our rec center???

[Stu from NYC]

Been restoring and collecting pinball and old arcade machines for over 30 years. Been a part time Villager for 6 years but still have my collection in New York. Currently my collection is around 60 games spanning from 1940’s through today. Mostly 60s Gottlieb single player wedgeheads. Still trying to figure where they will go when I finally come down full time. Count me in for starting a club. Coming down in two weeks so maybe we can have a meet up.

wow that is some collection

[Pinball wizard]

As another poster commented, the new Rec Center going up in the north, which is called The First Responders Rec. Center, has a space set out for arcade games. I don't think they have settled on what this mean exactly, pinball or video arcades. Give your thoughts to John Rohan who heads up the Recreation Department. I too would like something like this, and I too am of "your generation" and played quite a bit in grad school.

Another poster suggested setting up a pinball club, and that is a good idea too. You could use the club to give support to John about the need for pinball in the new rec center.

I have previously spoken to John and his response was that he would take it under advisement (or a similar) phrase. I offered to do it also. I think the problem is how to monetize it. By that I mean that if play is free, who does the maintenance? Someone has to charge to maintain and repair the machines. If it's pay to play then its not an issue.

Many years ago I ran a small pinball route in Brooklyn.

[Pinball wizard]

Let's start posting what machines we have!

For me, Bally Fireball (EM), Bally Fireball Classic (SS), Bally Dogies (EM), Bally Night Rider (EM), Bally Cosmo (EM), Bally Lil Joe (EM), Bally Paragon (SS), and a Gottlieb Wild Wild West (EM)

[Brandigirl]

Who remembers "Beer Tap" beer tap video game - Bing video (https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=beer+tap+video+game&docid=608034719331846658&mid=CE3E62F0D0B7777D8C1FCE3E62F0D0B7777D8C1F&view=detail&FORM=VIRE)

[Stu from NYC]

I have previously spoken to John and his response was that he would take it under advisement (or a similar) phrase. I offered to do it also. I think the problem is how to monetize it. By that I mean that if play is free, who does the maintenance? Someone has to charge to maintain and repair the machines. If it's pay to play then its not an issue.

Many years ago I ran a small pinball route in Brooklyn.

What if a club was formed and was given its own room somewhere here and members paid dues to provide for necessary maintenance?

[lkagele]

Let's start posting what machines we have!

For me, Bally Fireball (EM), Bally Fireball Classic (SS), Bally Dogies (EM), Bally Night Rider (EM), Bally Cosmo (EM), Bally Lil Joe (EM), Bally Paragon (SS), and a Gottlieb Wild Wild West (EM)

I'm down to just one. Lord of the Rings.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

I have previously spoken to John and his response was that he would take it under advisement (or a similar) phrase. I offered to do it also. I think the problem is how to monetize it. By that I mean that if play is free, who does the maintenance? Someone has to charge to maintain and repair the machines. If it's pay to play then its not an issue.

Many years ago I ran a small pinball route in Brooklyn.

It doesn't have to be free. You could set it up like they had in the 70's - 25 cents for 1 game, 50 cents per three games. Anything that was built in that era has the capacity to accommodate that. Quarters only.

Most machines won't need regular fixing or tweaking, so the money made from the machines that are in consistently good condition, can cover the costs to repair the ones that sometimes need a little more love.

[mooned]

Is pinball available anywhere in TV? Considering how popular it was for our generation, I’m surprised it’s not...or at least I’m not aware of any.

(And I know in the pandemic, things you have to touch to play are not a good idea. But my question stands just for fun, discussion, and future reference. :) )

If the Villages could open a pin ball rec room they might follow the business model of the Silverball Pinball Museum located in Delray Beach Florida. They charge $12. an hour for unlimited play on any of their 88 pinball machines, and 24 arcade games. Conceptually the admission fee would pay for employees, maintenance and electric overhead. If located near one of the Country clubs they might even get an uptick in food sales as well.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Yes, there is considerable skill required to be a world-class player. You need great eye hand coordination and with the newer electronic machines, you also need an understanding of the rule set. It's not simply a matter of hitting the balls around the playfield. You also have to know the sequence of accomplishments needed to score the big points and/or get to the end game. There are newer games out there that are so complicated that only the quite experienced players know the rule set.

Always remember, pinball players have balls of steel.......

I remember an Archie game (of the Archie, Betty, Veronica, Reggie, and Judhead variety). It had a "looping" flipper pin near the lower left, and if you hit it JUST right, the ball would catch the curve, come around again, and you could flip it again. If you caught it -just- JUST right - you could do this indefinitely. It was a 10-point curve with a bonus if you got 5 in a row. I was able to get it most of the time, and it was fun just to see how many times I could flip it into the loop until I missed. If you waited too long, you'd lost the ball down the hole. If you flipped at the wrong second, it wouldn't catch the loop and would just shoot up higher onto the game board.

I think my personal record was 40 times before I got tired of the loop and wanted to go on to the next challenge.

[dougawhite]

Play on your ipad, android, or other device by downloading Pinball Arcade from the app store. My son was a developer there for a while.

[Dan Cagle]

outstanding!!! do you do old jukebox's; I have a 1953 Wurlitzer/45 records that needs some TLC (864.247.2746 Dan)

[rmd2]

WOW! Finally a post to respond to that will only bring cheer. Been waiting a while to create my first post. With 17 pinball machines, I’ve been contemplating moving to The Villages for 7 years getting older with each one. Latest excuse is Covet. Prior excuse was being single. Here’s my fantasy:
1) I’m just moving into my new house in The Villages
2) My moving truck arrives with all (?) my pinball machines
3) Neighbors are outside to see the new arrival in town
4) My pinball machines are being unloaded from the truck and into my new home.
5) Then my cars (how many can I take with me) are unloaded from the vehicle transport truck
6) I can hear the neighborhood guys saying to their other half, “Honey, I’ll be back in about 6 hours. I’m gonna hang with the new guy on the block”.
7) There! I’ve made new friends.
BTW: When I suggested that I bring my pinball machines with me, my realtor said that no one would want to play such childish games. I guess we’ve’ arrived!!

YES! Please move here and bring all your pinball machines!

[Pinball wizard]

It doesn't have to be free. You could set it up like they had in the 70's - 25 cents for 1 game, 50 cents per three games. Anything that was built in that era has the capacity to accommodate that. Quarters only.

Most machines won't need regular fixing or tweaking, so the money made from the machines that are in consistently good condition, can cover the costs to repair the ones that sometimes need a little more love.

You would be surprised at how much TLC is needed on the machines. Especially those that are 50+ years old. No one wants to play a machine where a bumper doesn't work properly or a flipper is weak.

[Pinball wizard]

Who remembers "Beer Tap" beer tap video game - Bing video (https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=beer+tap+video+game&docid=608034719331846658&mid=CE3E62F0D0B7777D8C1FCE3E62F0D0B7777D8C1F&view=detail&FORM=VIRE)

I do! There was another version of it called Root Beer Tapper.

Root Beer Tapper - YouTube (https://youtu.be/dqrRKStaN_4)

[csue925@outlook.com]

Go visit the arcade museum in Daytona. Has most from 70s thru 90s. Plays era music. Flat price around $20 per person for as many games as many times you want. My nephews and I had blast. Wok a wok a wok a . . .

[Pinbalwz]

Do any of you go to the shows in Allentown or York each year? Maybe we know each other by face?

[Brandigirl]

I do! There was another version of it called Root Beer Tapper.

Root Beer Tapper - YouTube (https://youtu.be/dqrRKStaN_4)

That was one of my favorite games. There is a pinball place in Tavares. Haven't been there but have been wanting to go: Arcade | IPinball | United States (https://www.ipinball.com/)

[Shadow8IA]

I’ve been a pinball wizard since I was 14. The restaurant I worked at had an arcade in the back. I had an arcade in a back room in one of our video stores. We had 6 machines & they swapped out one for a different one every month.

[Tom W]

I have 4 pinball machines here if anyone would like to play.

[Pinball wizard]

I have 4 pinball machines here if anyone would like to play.

Which do you have?

[Tom C]

Maybe we should start a club - to get us some “Village Cred”. Then maybe they would give us some space! Ideally next to “The World of Beer” or similar... 👍🏻😎

[Tom W]

TZ, WH2O, LOTRSE, Gottlieb Pin Up

[Tom W]

I attached a photo.

[Tom W]

Here they are.

[Tom W]

We had our first meeting Nov 4th and we had two show.

We had fun and I hope the group will grow from there.

I will email the group and post here when the next meeting is planned.

-Tom

[Villager-Wannabe]

I love the old pinball machines. You could get a little physical with it, shake it and hump it just enough to keep that silver ball in play without tilting it. I love that "plucking" sound when you win a game. I use to cheat sometime by putting small blocks of wood under the front legs to slow down the descent of the silver ball and let the ball float through the kickers and rack up points.

[mneumann02]

WOW! Finally a post to respond to that will only bring cheer. Been waiting a while to create my first post. With 17 pinball machines, I’ve been contemplating moving to The Villages for 7 years getting older with each one. Latest excuse is Covet. Prior excuse was being single. Here’s my fantasy:
1) I’m just moving into my new house in The Villages
2) My moving truck arrives with all (?) my pinball machines
3) Neighbors are outside to see the new arrival in town
4) My pinball machines are being unloaded from the truck and into my new home.
5) Then my cars (how many can I take with me) are unloaded from the vehicle transport truck
6) I can hear the neighborhood guys saying to their other half, “Honey, I’ll be back in about 6 hours. I’m gonna hang with the new guy on the block”.
7) There! I’ve made new friends.
BTW: When I suggested that I bring my pinball machines with me, my realtor said that no one would want to play such childish games. I guess we’ve’ arrived!!

My fantasy is my new neighbor moves in next to me in Pinellas and brings 17 pinball machines. We become best of friends and solve problems of the world over martinis.

[Pinball wizard]

I just found this:

Tower Arcade and Lounge @ The Citrus Tower in Clermont, FL (https://www.towerarcade.com/index.php)

Road trip anyone?

[Lottoguy]

I've heard when the new First Responders Recreation Center is up and running in 2022 they will have an assortment of games to play in their game room. Pinball was mentioned as well as foosball, eletronic darts, hockey bubble, shuffleboard, etc. They wanted to do something different and this idea was accepted.

[Pinball wizard]

I've heard when the new First Responders Recreation Center is up and running in 2022 they will have an assortment of games to play in their game room. Pinball was mentioned as well as foosball, eletronic darts, hockey bubble, shuffleboard, etc. They wanted to do something different and this idea was accepted.

Is there a contact?

[Bogie Shooter]

I've heard when the new First Responders Recreation Center is up and running in 2022 they will have an assortment of games to play in their game room. Pinball was mentioned as well as foosball, eletronic darts, hockey bubble, shuffleboard, etc. They wanted to do something different and this idea was accepted.

Is there a contact?


Recreation Administration
984 Old Mill Run
The Villages, FL 32162

Phone: 352-674-1800

[Stu from NYC]

I just found this:

Tower Arcade and Lounge @ The Citrus Tower in Clermont, FL (https://www.towerarcade.com/index.php)

Road trip anyone?

Would you be surprised if I told you that for the $ 8 cover you can play video games but pinball is extra. Website says that is because they need more servicing.

[PugMom]

Great way to make friends!

count me in!:coolsmiley:

[Tom W]

PM me, sounds good.

[Funkman]

Haven't played pinball in years, would love to check out the next meeting

[John_W]

If you have some kind of pinball machine get-together I would like to give it a try, I don't think I've played since '77. I was pretty good at Pacman in the early 80's and Space Invaders. Pinball, that's been so long ago.

[nycgto]

My fantasy is my new neighbor moves in next to me in Pinellas and brings 17 pinball machines. We become best of friends and solve problems of the world over martinis.
Looks like quite a few people are interested in Pinball and have machines. Thanks for your interest. I'm still planning to bring all 17, but just not sure where to put them. HA
Let's stay in touch......NYCGTO

[Lottoguy]

The First Responders recreation center is scheduled to open up in 2022. They do plan on having a room dedicated to games not seen in other places in TV. Pinball was mentioned as well as those old type bowling machines, electronic darts, bubble hockey, foosball, etc.

[Pinball wizard]

Just finished with my Bally Little Joe and it's up and running. Quite a few mechanical issues and some playfield retouching. Also about $100 in new parts from PBR.

For reference.

Internet Pinball Machine Database: Bally 'Little Joe' Images (https://www.ipdb.org/showpic.pl?id=1460&picno=45807)

[duhbear]

Is pinball available anywhere in TV? Considering how popular it was for our generation, I’m surprised it’s not...or at least I’m not aware of any.

(And I know in the pandemic, things you have to touch to play are not a good idea. But my question stands just for fun, discussion, and future reference. :) )

If by on TV you mean on a video screen, the OCULUS Quest VR player offers a pinball experience rather close to the real thing and can be mirrored to the TV while you're playing.

[igolf47]

Would love to see a club. I love pinball! and beer!:)

[Polar Bear]

If by on TV you mean on a video screen, the OCULUS Quest VR player offers a pinball experience rather close to the real thing and can be mirrored to the TV while you're playing.
Is this an app? Hardware? Something possibly for a PS4? Something else? :)

[Astropoint]

I’d like to join a pinball club. I had a bally wizard, a seeburg Q100 jukebox and a midway space invaders upright. Bought my first machine for $25 in Atlantic City in 1967. Sold everything before moving to TV. Bought sold and repaired them as a hobby.

[RICH1]

You are in the right place for a "full tilt". If you are ever in Asheville NC, visit the Pinball Museum!