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 those who love a bar activity, there are a lot of classic pinball machines.
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Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2025
Old school arcade games that were free to play and retro pinball machines were set up for patrons’ use.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
The arcade is open to SDCC attendees with or without a badge, with 40 playable pinball machines from a variety of intellectual properties.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 July 2025
Live music, trivia nights, and pinball machines keep guests entertained.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2025
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Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2025
Old school arcade games that were free to play and retro pinball machines were set up for patrons’ use.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
The arcade is open to SDCC attendees with or without a badge, with 40 playable pinball machines from a variety of intellectual properties.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 July 2025
Live music, trivia nights, and pinball machines keep guests entertained.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2025
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“Pinball machine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pinball%20machine. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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