A group of women playing pinball machines at a tournament.

Small Changes, Big Scores

When you first start playing pinball it can feel like improving your scores is impossible. How are people getting these massive scores? Believe it or not, with just a few small changes, your score can climb higher. 

Pictures of the 2025 Utah State Champs Paige Peck and Marc Jackson

How to Keep Your Cool: Advice from State Champions

Despite it being a hobby, competing in pinball tournaments can be a stressful experience. How do you get into the right headspace before? How do you keep your cool during the event? And how do you lock in during a critical moment without putting too much pressure on yourself? Paige Peck and Marc Jackson, Utah’s 2025 state champions, share the advice that helped them to win the biggest tournaments of the year. 

two men discussing pinball strategy

Talk the Talk of Pinball

Drop targets. Standup targets. Backhand. Skill shot. Soft plunge.  When you ask someone for help with game strategy, it can quickly feel like they’re speaking a whole other language. Let’s define some playfield terms and shooting terms to help you talk the talk of pinball.