Technology can be a beautiful thing. Look at how things like lights, screens, and ability for deeper code have changed pinball over the years. If you’re looking to track your progress, find games, or even hunt achievements, there are plenty of digital pinball tools to help.
Pinball Map
Pinball Map is a great way to find what pinball machines are near you. You can use the map to explore where you are currently, or even explore the map to see what machines are in other places. Especially if you’re going somewhere new on vacation, Pinball Map will make sure you don’t have to go without playing your favorite game.
Pindigo
Wanting to track your high scores? Pindigo is an app where you can log your high scores for basically any machine ever made. When logging a score you can track the location as well as other details such as version of a game (pro, premium, LE, etc.) or even take notes on it such as if extra balls were on. You are also able to follow your friends so that you can compare scores and cheer their successes on as well (or boo them, as appropriate).
Stern Insider Connected
For the completionists among us, Insider Connected is a great way to not only track your scores across modern Stern machines, but earn badges as well. There are achievements on every game that is Insider Connected, and they even have event specific badges that you can earn throughout the year. This platform also tracks high scores on particular machines at particular locations so you can compare with other players.
Open Pinball Database
If you’re at a tournament playing a game you’ve never seen before, quick tips are always welcome. You can find just that on the Open Pinball Database housed within Matchplay. Simply search for a game to learn info on the game, see connected tutorial videos, read PinTips submitted by other users, and even read the rulesheet for the game.
Pinside
Reddit, but make it pinball. Pinside is your connection to the worldwide pinball community. Engage in debates over whether the newest game is worth the money, ask for help or advice for a game, learn tips on maintenance, and more. There is even a marketplace that you can browse if you’re looking to buy a pinball machine for yourself. Combine all of these things with the machine database, and you’ve got a very powerful tool at your disposal.
If you’re looking to better track your statistics, learn more about a particular machine, engage in the wider pinball community, or even just find a nearby game to play, these digital tools have your back.