Pinball games have long been regarded as the twentieth century's ultimate coin operated amusement, touching the lives of generations of players in numerous cultures. This visual chronicle, with examples from the game's beginnings to the present day, focuses in particular on the years from 1958 to 1998. It showcases fifty fascinating pinball games, each with its own chapter outlining the special features. Covered in detail are cultural influences, design and artistic trends, historical connections, collectibility, values, and unique game rules. Over 800 full color photographs display whole...
Pinball games have long been regarded as the twentieth century's ultimate coin operated amusement, touching the lives of generations of players in num...
Timeless in their appeal, pinball games have entertained and tested the skills of players worldwide for many generations. Pinballs combine the unpredictability of a rolling, bouncing silver ball with some of the most amazing commercial artwork and the most up-to-date technological advancements. Here is a book that celebrates what is known to many enthusiasts as "the lure of the silverball." Fifty diverse pinballs, both vintage and contemporary, are showcased. Each has its own chapter outlining the games special features, historical background, game trivia, game rules, graphic images,...
Timeless in their appeal, pinball games have entertained and tested the skills of players worldwide for many generations. Pinballs combine the unpredi...
Collecting the Game Its History Revised and Expanded 3rd Edition. Detailed history of machines from the 1930s through and including contemporary pinball games. A listing of over 3,000 games and 916 color photos along with revised and updated statistics and pricing information. Close-ups, flyers, rare prototypes, and games shown.
Collecting the Game Its History Revised and Expanded 3rd Edition. Detailed history of machines from the 1930s through and including contemporary pinba...