Let's Make Some Giant Dice

The Scrolling Orb

The evolution of the trackball, which is more than an upside-down mouse. It’s the Royal Canadian Navy’s greatest gift to modern-day computing. Really.

'It’s-a Me, Mario!'

Meet the Man Who Beat 'Pac-Man'

The best emulators for old-school gaming

As the battle for superiority between console gamers and PC gamers continues, the world of emulators serves as bridge between communities. These software superheroes renounce the need for collecting lots of expensive hardware—unless you’ve built yourself a killer battlestation. With the help of emulators, players can enjoy playing a variety of different consoles from the comfort of their computer screens.

The Pinball Hall of Fame

How to be Cool (According to a Video Game Magazine From 1982)

Today when people think of arcades they probably imagine expensive niche locations like a Dave & Busters, but back in 1982, arcades were ubiquitous gathering places where people of all ages could come and hang out, competing to conquer each other's high scores. The arcade was the new soda shop or juke joint, and that came with its own set of standards and etiquette.

Japan VS Las Vegas

Lots of ADULT language! - Lots of ADULT language! - Lots of ADULT language!

The History Of Pinball From Illegal Gambling Game To American Obsession

The Art of the Puzzle

Top 10 Highest-Grossing Arcade Games of All Time

Much attention is often lavished upon the vast profits generated by the latest editions of today's biggest franchises. So much so, you'd think that this sort of financial success is something new. Actually, it isn't. Even during the very earliest days of video gaming, there were products that made mountains of money. The difference between now and then, however, is that back in the day, that revenue was earned one quarter at a time.

For Angela Kinnard

Concerning your attempt to get into your Azteca Pachislo machine. 

This is what you need to get at and press down on it to open the front door.

See the hole in the back?  You are going to need to cut a hole large enough for you to reach through the machine and get to the door hook in the above photo.

The Best Games To Get For Your New Gaming System, Phone Or Tablet

Get a new gaming system for Christmas? Or a new phone or tablet that plays games? We've got some recommendations for you so you can play some games (and maybe ignore your more annoying relatives in the process).

Below, you'll find lists to our 12 favorite games for every major game-playing device. The vast majority of the games listed—including all of them for PS4, Xbox One, 3DS, Vita, Android, iOS and, of course, PC, are all downloadable. So you don't even have to go to the store today.

Japanese Arcade: Hitting It Big!

Some Adult Language In This Video For Sure!

A visit to Galloping Ghost, the largest video game arcade in the USA

Galloping Ghost, located in Brookfield, Illinois, about a 25-minute (best case) drive from downtown Chicago, is one such place. $15 gets you all of the gaming you can stand until closing time at 2am—no quarters needed. And hold onto your receipt, as it will get you back in should you choose to head across the street to Tony's Breakfast Cafe (now open 24 hours) for some nourishment.

Picked Up This Fever Neo Queen Pachinko Game Today

Fever Neo Queen © 2004 Sankyo 

The four drums right below the slot reels are magnetic.  If a ball touches a drum it sticks and is delivered to the center catch.

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This Centuries-Old Musical Instrument Sounds Exactly Like Super Mario

A Very Old Hong Kong Pachinko Style Machine

Cased Up And Ready To Play: CR Casino Fever Pachinko

CR Casino Fever [Model RX] © 1999 Sankyo

Meet The New Kings of Kong