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A Brief History of Pinball & Gambling

From Prohibition-era bans to flippers and a 1976 courtroom win — explore pinball's wild fight to be recognized as a game of skill.

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Backglass History

The backglass is the face of a pinball machine—designed to attract players and stand out in a crowded arcade. From early nameplates and score cards to Ed Fey's pioneering lighted backbox, this is the story of how the backglass evolved into an essential piece of pinball's anatomy.