pinball machine
noun
: an amusement device in which a ball propelled by a plunger scores points as it rolls down a slanting surface among pins and targets
called also pinball game
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For kids who love to build, this DIY pinball machine blends the fun of an engineering project with the excitement of a long-lasting toy.
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Emily Glover, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Inside the business were people of all ages laughing and playing the many pinball machines.
—Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2025
SomePlace Else started as a way to capitalize on Parker’s hobbies of brewing and collecting pinball machines.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
In addition to showcasing local Boise bands and touring acts, Heritage Social Club featured an array of pinball machines and a kitchen that served pub food.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 15 Sep. 2025
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Emily Glover, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Inside the business were people of all ages laughing and playing the many pinball machines.
—Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2025
SomePlace Else started as a way to capitalize on Parker’s hobbies of brewing and collecting pinball machines.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
In addition to showcasing local Boise bands and touring acts, Heritage Social Club featured an array of pinball machines and a kitchen that served pub food.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 15 Sep. 2025
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“Pinball machine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pinball%20machine. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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