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Pinball originally evolved from the 19th century game Bagatelle, in which a ball was propelled by a spring onto a board of pins and numbers. Pinball as we know it would not evolve dramatically until the introduction of electricity, but what we recognise as the first modern pinball machine was invented in 1931 and gave rise to the popular game Ballyhoo.
With the close of World War II, pinball machines boomed in popularity due to the addition of electronic scoring systems, flippers, flashing lights, buzzers and ringing bells.
But the game’s popularity was hindered by many states in the USA banning the game. People would become so good at the games, that they would rack up 'Replays' (free games), then sell them back to the operators! This practice was discovered, and resulted in pinball being deemed a game of gambling.
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After a lot of input from US pinball manufacturers and fanatics, the standard flipper size was enlarged and they were modified to face inwards, giving the player better control, and to convince the law that pinball was a game of skill, not luck. This triggered pinball machines to be legalised again in many US states in the late 1970s and kick-started a resurgence in pinball popularity that lasted throughout the 80s and early 90s.
Pinball machines became brighter, louder and faster games with the introduction of digital scoring and animated panels in the back board, high quality audio, voices, film clips and immersive gameplay. They became themed on pop culture, films and TV programs, incorporating their plots and scenery into features of the pinball games themselves.
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Classic Pinball Machines for Sale at Home Leisure Direct
Here at Home Leisure Direct we are as excited by these fantastic machines as you are. That’s why we only source the most iconic Golden Age machines with the most addicting features and the most exciting game play in the best condition possible. These can be in their original state if they are good enough, otherwise most of the machines we sell are restored.
These exciting machines are always the centre of attention in any room, whether in a home or commercial environment, and we fully recommend coming to view and demo them in our Bristol showroom. They are irresistible in the flesh, but you need to be quick as these great quality classic models are rare and disappear quickly!
Give us a call to see which models we have available in our Bristol showroom for you to try out and speak to our highly trained staff for advice as to which model would best suit your requirements.
Free Delivery & Installation (worth £200):
Delivery & Installation is free to any location within 150 miles of our Bristol showroom, within mainland UK.
However for locations further than 150 miles there may be an additional charge depending upon your exact location. Please call our friendly customer service team on 0800 622 6464 for a quote.
Delivery and Installation will be made to the ground floor room of your choice, provided we can park our delivery van near to your property, have easy access and no steps or steep slopes to negotiate.
Free friendly advice:
You can call us free on 0800 622 6464 and speak to a member of our expert team who will be able to answer any questions you might have.
More Information:
For help and advice please contact our expert team on either 0800 622 6464 or 01454 413636 and we will be happy to help.
If you prefer to pay us a visit please see our Showroom page for details and for directions check out How To Find Us.
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