Episode 49: Pinball 2026: What’s REALLY Coming (Rumors vs Reality)

What’s really coming to pinball in 2026?

In this episode of The Flipside, we break down everything we know and everything we’re hearing about upcoming pinball machines, rumored titles, manufacturer roadmaps, and where the industry is headed next.

This isn’t just a rumor roundup. We dig into confidence levels, separate real signals from noise, and talk honestly about what makes sense, what doesn’t, and what could shake up pinball in a big way over the next year.

From major manufacturers to smaller studios, licensing trends, release timing, and innovation (or lack of it), this is a realistic look at the future of pinball, not hype for hype’s sake.

If you’re a collector, operator, or just trying to decide what to buy, what to wait on, or what to skip, this episode is for you.

👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments, what do you think is actually coming in 2026?

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