Machines

Originally, the earliest form of pinball consisted of a box containing nails ("pins") and compartments for scoring. This manual version of the game was akin to indoor adaptations of popular garden bowling games (such as ground billiards, croquet, and golf) which date back to the 1500s. The invention and patenting of the spring plunger + playfield bells in 1971 marked a significant advancement in gaming technology, paving the way for the introduction of solid-state games in the mid-1970s.

At Pinbug, we have a passion for pinball and are dedicated to sharing the history of this captivating game. Our collection includes machines ranging from the 1970s to contemporary high-tech models. See our current inventory of pinball machines below!

Alien (2023)

Alien Ripley: Made by Pinball Brothers. Based on the Sci-Fi Movies, this edition features Ellen Ripley, 4 flippers, and is a widebody game!

Austin Powers (2001)

Made by Stern. A silly and fun pinball machine based on the movie franchise!

Bad Cats (1989)

Made by Williams. This was another game designed by Barry Oursler, voice of PInbot.

Catacomb (1981)

Made by Stern. It has a Bagatelle playfield on the backglass you can play once the ball drains.

Cheetah (1980)

Cheetah .Made by Stern. An early widebody with two flipper sets and long shots!

Doctor Who (1992)

Bally’s Doctor Who is themed upon the original British sci-fi television serial.

Fan-Tas-Tic (1972)

Electro-Magnetic machine produced by Williams. Features a spinning roulette wheel!

Fireball (1972)

Made by Bally. An EM game that has a spinner, one of the first Multiball games.

Funhouse (1990)

Made by Williams. Pat Lawler, a well-known pinball designer, made this game.

Game of Thrones Premium (2015)

Choose the house of Stark, Lannister, Greyjoy, Baratheon, Martell, or Tyrell for different play modes in this medieval themed Stern machine.

Godzilla Pro (2021)

Made by Stern. A modern game with two twisty ramps and a big pop bumper!

Haunted House (1982)

Made by Gottlieb. The first game with three playfields that the ball can move between.

High Speed (1986)

Inspired by an actual police chase in a Porsche 928 by designer Steve Ritchie. Produced by Williams Electronics, Inc in 1986.

Honey (1972)

Made by Williams. Features a Center Pop Up Post for the playfield.

Hot Wheels (2020)

Made by American Pinball. Fun game that includes shaker motor for T.Rex and multiball!

John Wick (2024)

John Wick (Pro): Made by Stern. This pin is based on the action franchise; features an AI software and fast multiball!

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Pinball Champ (1983)

Made by Zaccaria, a foreign pinball company! Try to beat the Champ!

Pinbot (1986)

Made by Williams. The voice of Pin•Bot is performed by Barry Oursler.

Popeye Saves the Earth (1994)

Made by Bally. The last Python Angelo mass-produced machine.

Pulp Fiction (2023)

Made by Chicago Gaming Company. A modern game with a retro twist: this game has no ramps!

Rush (2022)

RUSH (Pro): Made by Stern. Features include a ramp diverter and 9 essential songs to choose to play!

Scooby-Doo (2022)

Made by Spooky Pinball. The game has two shakers motors and an upper playfield with bookcase flipper.

South Park (1999)

Made by Sega Pinball. One of the last pinball machines Sega produced.

Space Mission (1976)

Made by Williams. There is a two player version of the game called Space Odyssey.

Whirlwind (1990)

Williams classic by the designer Pat Lawlor (who also created the popular machine EarthShaker!)

Xenon (1980)

Made by Bally. Musician Suzanne Ciani does the sound effects and vocals.