Joplin Pinball

10/31/2024

What Pins do you like to play on Halloween or when you're feeling spooky?

Chat GPT says these are the top 10... Agree or Disagree?

Scared Stiff (1996) - Bally
A classic Elvira pinball machine with creepy humor and horror elements.

The Addams Family (1992) - Bally
It's a fan favorite, filled with spooky sound effects, cryptic lighting, and creepy classic music.

Elvira’s House of Horrors (2019) - Stern
The latest Elvira-themed pinball brings modern technology to a classic horror-comedy style.

Tales from the Crypt (1993) - Data East
featuring the Crypt Keeper’s creepy voice and many macabre modes, such as “Hurry Up Coffin" and “Frightmare.”

Creature from the Black Lagoon (1992) - Bally
A drive-in horror movie experience in pinball form, with 1950s horror movie vibes.

Monster Bash (1998) - Williams
The humorous take on horror makes it accessible for a broad audience, while maintaining that spooky Halloween spirit.

The Twilight Zone (1993) - Bally
Its use of magnetic fields, "Powerball," and classic TV show sound effects immerse players in an unsettling twilight world.

Ghostbusters (2016) - Stern
Its spooky, colorful design fits a Halloween atmosphere, with iconic sound bites from the films.

Dracula (1993) - Williams
Atmospheric design, including Dracula’s lair, mist multiball, and the terror of the undead.

Halloween (2021) - Spooky Pinball
Based on the Halloween movie series. This machine is rare but celebrated for its intense theme and thrilling gameplay.

Did ChatGPT get it right? would you rearrange these?

10/30/2024

Learn this skill o the day to ease the pains of multiball drains.

EZ.

The Cradle Separation is a skill for advanced pinball players. It is a move used during multiball to separate two balls cradled on one flipper. Played on:Swo...

10/29/2024

It's National cat day! Here are the 10 best cat themed pins.... Prove me wrong.

Ok.. some of these are sketchy.. maybe instead of 'prove me wrong' I should say "roast me."

😾Bad Cats (1989) - Williams
Widely loved for its humor, playful artwork, and fun theme centered around mischievous cats. It has strong nostalgic value.

🦇Catwoman (2019) - Stern (Batman '66 version)
This version of the Batman '66 pinball machine is highly regarded, especially for Catwoman fans.

😹Catacomb (1981) - Stern
Known for its interesting mix of fantasy and dungeon themes, Catacomb is well-regarded for its challenging gameplay and unique blend of pinball and adventure.

🐈‍Alley Cats (1986) - Bally (Bowling/Pinball Hybrid)
Its fun, lighthearted design centered around alley cats in a bowling alley offers a unique experience.

🐈‍⬛Black Cat (1984) - Taito
This spooky-themed pinball machine features a dark atmosphere with a supernatural, mysterious black cat theme.

✨Kitty Glitter (2013) - Stern (Virtual Pinball)
A popular virtual pinball machine, it’s beloved for its glamorous cat-centric theme, featuring luxurious cats and a casino setting.

🐯Tiger Rag (1959) - Gottlieb
A vintage electro-mechanical machine, Tiger Rag has a certain appeal among EM pinball enthusiasts, though it’s more about jungle cats than house cats.

👑Leopard King (2003) - Stern (Virtual Pinball)
While it's a virtual pinball table, Leopard King draws attention for its adventurous jungle theme with a focus on wild cats.

😻Feline Fantasy (Custom/Virtual Pinball)
A custom virtual pinball table that has niche appeal but doesn’t quite stand out as much as others.

🙀Cat Pin (1980) - Inder
This is a Spanish-made machine. Its charm lies more in its artwork than in gameplay.

10/29/2024

Here's how a pro trains, and his advice!

Some good nuggets in here!

In this video, I discuss the personal framework I've developed to elevate my pinball skills. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, creating your bl...

10/28/2024

YO! This seems silly.. but watch it. This is literally the 1st skill anyone should learn.

This video in the Pinball Tips series will tell you everything you need to know about flipping. Flipping and using the flipper buttons is an incredibly impor...

10/27/2024

NUDGE! The exciting conclusion!

Make sure to check out yesterdays Skill o the day for part one.

This concludes the series of skill videos from "By Abe Flips" on YouTube. I may never meet this dude, but he deserves our thanks. THANKS!

Pinball Skills - Nudging part 20:00 Intro0:08 Nudging in detail1:08 Nudge Pass1:26 Slow orbit feed1:48 Various examples2:56 Wicked shimmy3:17 Going to TownWi...

10/26/2024

Skill o The day! This one is important.

If you're not nudging.. you're draining.

Pinball Skills - Nudging part 10:00 Intro0:06 Nudging0:38 Tilt mechanism1:01 Nudging basics2:08 Floor, legs and feet2:36 Avoiding the danger zoneSUBSCRIBE an...

10/25/2024

Godzilla and Jaws are set up in the lobby today gang! If you can, you should drop in and play a few rounds to show em that we pinball round these parts!

Godzilla is considered the best pinball made.. and jaws is most likely top 5.

10/25/2024

Pinball Machines are into some things that other arcade machines consider a big turn off... Whatever. Just learn the right way to do it.. cool?

Pinball Skills - Slap Save0:00 Intro0:06 Slap Save (double slap)1:15 Slap Save (single slap)1:30 PracticeSUBSCRIBE and get the latest high quality pinball tu...

10/24/2024

Hey kids! you wanna FEEL REAL GOOD?

Learn this skill.. nothin feels better. :)

Pinball Skills - Live Catch0:00 Intro0:06 Live Catch0:41 Orbit Feed1:08 PracticeSUBSCRIBE and get the latest high quality pinball tutorials every few weeks!K...

10/23/2024

You just gotta learn this.

Pinball Skills - Drop Catch0:00 Intro0:06 Drop Catch1:13 Delayed Drop Catch1:43 Tip Shot1:58 practiceSUBSCRIBE and get the latest high quality pinball tutori...

10/22/2024

Happy Tuesday!

I've got 5 more skills o the day in this series. Stay tuned, invite your friends!

Pinball Skills - Ski Pass0:00 Intro0:06 Ski Pass0:23 Nudging1:03 Keeping the Balls CleanSUBSCRIBE and get the latest high quality pinball tutorials every few...