The Decades-Long War On Pinball | Still Standing | Business Insider

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Once banned as a form of gambling and later nearly wiped out by video games, pinball has survived nearly a century of moral panic, cultural change, and technological upheaval. Now, in the era of arcade bars and basements, the classic game has earned an extra life. New technology, digital integration, and motivated collectors are fueling a pinball renaissance. But not everyone prefers the new evolution of the game. We explored the past and present of the industry to find out why pinball is still standing. 00:00 Intro 01:09 Pinball Origins 03:04 Pinball Bans 05:38 The Man Who Saved Pinball 07:25 Pinball's Golden Age 08:33 Enter Video Games 10:12 The '90s Collapse 11:34 Modern Renaissance 14:38 Tournament Play 18:04 Credits ----------------------------------------------------- #pinball #pinballmachine #pinballarcade #pinballlife #videogames #arcadegames #StillStanding MORE STILL STANDING VIDEOS: How Arizona Has Kept Its Iced Tea 99 Cents    • How Arizona Has Kept Its Iced Tea 99 Cents...   Why Indonesia's Mud Crab Industry Could Go Extinct    • Why Indonesia's Mud Crab Industry Could Go...   How Japan's 800-Year-Old Indigo Dyeing Process Is Still Standing    • How Japan's 800-Year-Old Indigo Dyeing Pro...   Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more. Visit our homepage for the top stories of the day: https://www.businessinsider.com Business Insider on Facebook:   / businessinsider   Business Insider on Instagram:   / businessinsider   Business Insider on Twitter:   / businessinsider   Business Insider on Snapchat:   / 5319643143   Business Insider on TikTok:   / businessinsider   The Rise And Fall — And Rise Again — Of Pinball | Still Standing | Business Insider