Once upon a time, before video games were our go-to recreational activity, pinball machines ruled the day. And although they’re not as ubiquitous as they once were, they’re still around at the select ...

Due west of O’Hare International Airport, there is a neighborhood — formally, part of Elk Grove Village — that isn’t much of a neighborhood. It’s warehouses, drab gray offices. It’s Gertrude Stein’s ...

Given enough pieces of K'NEX, the construction toy system designed and produced by a Montgomery County company, one can build all sorts of things. But what about a fully-functioning pinball machine?

Warm up your thumbs and get ready to set the high score, because VanCity Pinball & Arcade has officially opened its doors.

What Makes a Great Pinball Game? Before we dive into the top 20 pinball machines, let’s break down what makes a game truly legendary and give you some direction on what to look for when hunting for a ...

James grew up in the arcades of the 80s and has played games on everything from the Milton Bradley Microvision to the PlayStation 5. He worked in gaming retail during the PS1/PS2 eras, and even had a ...

You can play virtual pinball on everything from your smartphone to your tablet to your laptop. But the best experience is, oddly enough, on an actual standup pinball machine with a giant screen ...

Chicago — Due west of O’Hare International Airport, there is a neighborhood — formally, part of Elk Grove Village — that isn’t much of a neighborhood. It’s warehouses, drab gray offices. It’s Gertrude ...