Posts Tagged ‘pinball’
Exploring the physics of pinball at the Chabot Space & Science Center
An exhibit at the Chabot Space and Science Center in Oakland is exploring mechanics, engineering, and physics using pinball machines, some of which are see-through or deconstructed.
Read MorePinheads rejoice: Oakland’s 80-year pinball ban lifted
This summer the Oakland City Council passed an ordinance lifting a citywide ban on pinball.
Read MoreOakland’s Belles and Chimes is the first women’s-only pinball league
Apparently, pinball’s gender issues extend beyond the bikini-clad babes featured in the artwork of certain machines. The top 25 players in the world, according to the International Flipper Pinball Association, are all dudes.
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