Pinball

usgb/ˈpɪnbɔːl/
noun

A game played on a machine in which the player uses buttons to control paddles that hit a small metal ball around the playing field inside the machine.

He spent his entire afternoon playing pinball at the arcade.
Visual representation of "pinball" - A game played on a machine in which the player uses buttons to control paddles that hit a small metal ball around the playing field inside the machine.

Often appears as...

  • play pinball
  • pinball machine
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Arcade Nostalgia

Pinball often evokes a sense of nostalgia for vintage arcade games and earlier decades.

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His dad shared stories of pinball battles when arcades were the coolest hangouts.
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Pop Culture

Pinball has been mentioned in music, movies, and TV, helping to understand American cultural references.

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The song 'Pinball Wizard' by The Who made the game legendary.
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Physical Gameplay

Pinball is experienced physically through the arcade machine, not on a computer or smartphone.

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He enjoyed the tactile sensation of hitting the pinball machine's buttons.
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