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Episode 8 - Pinball Terminology Explained (new players start here)

Episode 8 - Pinball Terminology Explained (new players start here)

FromWedgehead Pinball Podcast


Episode 8 - Pinball Terminology Explained (new players start here)

FromWedgehead Pinball Podcast

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Length:
40 minutes
Released:
Dec 11, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Sample DefinitionPop Bumper : The round  (usually) mechanism on the playfield of a pinball machine, often found in clusters, that contracts when the ball hits it, and slams it off into another direction, typically into another pop or two on the way out of the cluster.  It's a randomizing mech found on most pinball machines from the 1950s until today.  This episode is here for some players who enjoy pinball, but are new to the hobby and  don't yet understand all the nerdy pinball jargon that us pinball super-nerds spout off about without even thinking we are doing it.I talk about eras, and attempt to define common acronyms like EM, VUK, and DMD, as well as talking about playfield parts and pieces like slingshots, drop targets, orbits, and more.  I also discuss common pinball techniques like slap save, soft plunge, nudge, and tilt.  I hope that this audio glossary of terms will help you quickly understand what the hell the rest of us are talking about, and it should clear up any confusion that you may have from listening to some of our other episodes!Special thanks to Derek, Laura, Azucena, and Gus for inspiring me to make this episode.  This one is for y'all, and to any others new to the hobby yet eager to learn more. For anyone that would care, there's just a little bit of adult language used in this episode FOR EMPHASIS!
Released:
Dec 11, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (27)

A weekly pinball podcast brought to you by the people that run Wedgehead, a pinball bar in Portland, Oregon.  Each week Alan and Alex discuss a different pinball topic, occasionally with other guests. If you have any questions, or might want to guest on a future episode, please email : wedgeheadinfo@gmail.com.Good Luck, Don't Suck!