Episode 28: Is Pinball Evolving or Dying w/ Jamie from Wormhole Pinball!
The Flipside Pinball PodcastShow Notes
In this episode of The FlipSide, I sit down with Jamie from Wormhole Pinball for an in-depth and fun conversation covering everything from our experience hosting the TWIPY Awards to exploring the legendary Wormhole Vault—a collection of rare and unique pinball machines from the past.
We dive into what it’s like having access to such an incredible lineup of classic games and talk about how older machines took risks that you don’t always see in today’s designs. From innovative mechs and layouts to wild themes and experimental rulesets, we discuss what made those vintage pins special—and whether modern pinball design is playing it too safe.
We also reflect on our own Vault “Around the World” tournament, how that inspired this very episode, and the lasting impact of titles like Time Machine and Robot.
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