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The rise and fall — and rise again — of pinball

By Abby Tang,Charlie Floyd
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The rise and fall — and rise again — of pinball
The rise and fall — and rise again — of pinball

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Pinball machines were once banned in the US and almost wiped out by video games in the 1980s. Here's how the game is still standing.

Once banned as a form of gambling and later nearly wiped out by video games, pinball has survived nearly a century of moral panic, cultural change, and technological upheaval. Now, in the era of arcade bars and basements, the classic game has earned an extra life. New technology, digital integration, and motivated collectors are fueling a pinball renaissance. But not everyone prefers the new evolution of the game. We explored the past and present of the industry to find out why pinball is still standing.Read the original article on Business Insider

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Published
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Source
Business Insider
Author
Abby Tang,Charlie Floyd
Reading Time
1 minutes
Category
Business

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