The Greatness of Pinball Machines

Since the first ever pinball machine was made by Gottlieb in 1947, pinballs have been part our pop culture. Throughout its history, there have always been improvements and advancements in the industry. For the most part, the games that have stood the test of time are the ones that have great replay value.

Sure, technology has had a hand in the innovations. For example, Black Knight by Williams was the first pinball machine to have a two level playing field. The classic Pinball Game, High Speed was the first ever machine to have a soundtrack attached to it. Machines like Theatre of Magic defied gravity with its levitating ball.

But no matter the innovations of pinball machines, the game is as simple as it was back in 1947, when it was first created. The concept has never changed: Just keep tapping on the flippers to keep that little silver ball in play. This is the reason why pinballs have had such a long lasting appeal with the public. It attracts both the young and old, due its simplicity and its sheer fun.

If you’re new to collecting pinball machines, don’t worry. You don’t have to spend thousands of dollars in order to start your collection. There are plenty of cheap pinball machines for sale here at The Pinball Store.