A Pinball Machines for Sale Near Me is a game of skill and chance that uses flippers to propel a metal ball into a playfield populated by lamps, switches, and various features. The machine’s electronic system controls these elements, including the flippers and scoring mechanisms, via solenoids (also called coils) that generate magnetic fields when powered on. When energized, the solenoids push or pull against each other to operate each feature on the playfield.
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As the industry made a comeback in the 1990s, manufacturers created machines to appeal to new players and enthusiasts. Some of these games were based on popular movies or TV shows, while others focused on theme integration and exciting play mechanics.
For example, Medieval Madness is a 1980 widebody machine that’s characterized by its great art package and unique Bingo card scoring system. This game also plays a bit faster than other widebody games of its time and introduces fun shot geometry and risk-reward decisions to the player.
Another classic is the 1992 Fish Tales machine whose theme revolves around catching as many fish and telling the biggest lies about their size as possible. It’s a fun family-friendly machine that’s still in demand today.
More recently, Stern created a game called Iron Maiden based on the music of heavy metal band Iron Maiden. Designed by Keith Elwin, it won the 2020 Stern Showdown and is considered one of the best machines of all time. For fans of the band, this is a must have!