the pinball arcade

The Pinball Arcade is a pinball video game developed by FarSight Studios. The game is a simulated collection of real pinball tables licensed by Gottlieb, Alvin G. and Company, and Stern Pinball, a company which also owns the rights of machines from Data East and Sega Pinball. Williams and Bally games are no longer available since June 30, 2018, as FarSight had lost the license to WMS properties, which has since passed to Zen Studios.
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  1. penticton

    Pinball Arcade Compatibility Help Blog

    Having issues? On this blog I'll post compatibility notes and settings to ensure optimal/smooth game play on your system. You too can add your tips, tricks and settings that work for you and your PC configuration. If you're posting settings that may help another user, please post in this...
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  2. penticton

    Will PA work with my system? (Specs Listed)

    I need to know if Pinball Arcade will work with my system? Also, If it does work with my current specs, please tell me the correct game settings so I can achieve the best possible game play. Thanks! My system specs are below: Operating System: Windows 10 Home 64-bit (10.0, Build 10240)...
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    • compatibility the pinball arcade windows
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    • Forum: PC
  3. Y

    Custom ION iArcade pinball cabinet!!!

    A new toy that I've been working on for a couple of weeks. Bought an ION iCade cabinet on Craigslist for 20 bucks. Since then, I've installed Pinball Arcade on an iPad 2. I wired it up with flipper and nudge buttons on the sides of the cabinet, added a custom plexiglass marquee, Monster...
  4. enduser2941

    Fishtales......GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

    Ok, So I have sen others comment about Fishtales and shots draining, but I have to ask, is it just me, or does Fishtales just seem to be ridiculously difficult? I don't just mean with the balls draining down the center either. It seems like no matter what, the magnets always seem to steam the...
  5. spoonman

    Request Project Morpheous Support

    I know this is probably a year or so away (at least), but we might as well start talking about it now. http://blog.us.playstation.com/2014/03/18/introducing-project-morpheus/
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    • project morpheous ps4 the pinball arcade virtual reality
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    • Forum: Playstation 4
  6. Sean DonCarlos

    Still More Recommended TPA Tables for Beginners and Beyond (DLC Packs 15 - 18)

    Once again, I'm slacking on my coverage of the latest table packs! So it's time to get that fixed. For thoughts on earlier tables in TPA, see Recommended TPA Tables for Beginners and Beyond, More Recommended TPA Tables for Beginners and Beyond (DLC Packs 5 - 7), Even More Recommended TPA Tables...
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  7. Zodlike

    What Music Do You Listen Too When You Play TPA?

    Just a fun little post of nonsense. Do you listen to the in game sounds, or do you have your own music playing in the background? If so What is it? :D
  8. shutyertrap

    BlahCade Podcast #2 - Happy Hour!

    We know you all have been clamoring for another edition of the Barcade, so here it is! http://www.mediafire.com/download/5ygcwiaprwk2q5s/TPA_Barcade_2.mp3 In this episode we have Shutyertrap, Jeff Strong, Jaredmorgs, Neglectoid, Timelord, and Bonzo talking the PC Release, their most wanted...
  9. Sean DonCarlos

    The (New and Improved) Rules of Sin

    So apparently, Sin has been pitched to FarSight management thanks to Jeff and shutyertrap. For the record, I was completely unaware that they were going to do that, nor did I ask them to. (Although I have hinted in the chat room that it would be cool to see Sin in TPA, it was more of a "wishful...
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    • ruleset sin the pinball arcade wishful thinking
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    • Forum: Blogs
  10. enduser2941

    PC - Bug Unable to run the PC version through Steam anymore :(

    Hey guys, Not sure what happened here. I was able to play the PC version with out issue for a the first while I was testing things out, however, recently I have been having a problem. It seems to have all started this way. I had not loaded Steam or any Steam apps in a number of weeks. Last...
  11. Sean DonCarlos

    High Anxiety Society

    While I hope the T2 kickstarter will succeed, and have every reason to believe it will despite that a**hole faux $9500 backer toying with our emotions, is anyone else going to be really, really happy to resume a normal life when this is over?
    • Sean DonCarlos
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    • kickstarter terminator 2 the pinball arcade
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  12. spoonman

    Bug Firepower (ball gets stuck in upper right)

    I'm not sure if this one has been reported yet. I reported (along with others), the "scoring loop bug" before which I've gotten about 5 times out of 30 or so games and it ends your game. With this particular bug the only way to end the game is to tilt out. I really hope Farsight can address...
    • spoonman
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    • ball stuck bug firepower ps3 the pinball arcade
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Playstation 3
  13. Sean DonCarlos

    Yet More Recommended TPA Tables for Beginners and Beyond (DLC Packs 12 - 14)

    Once again, I'm slacking on my coverage of the latest table packs! So it's time to get that fixed. For thoughts on earlier tables in TPA, see Recommended TPA Tables for Beginners and Beyond, More Recommended TPA Tables for Beginners and Beyond (DLC Packs 5 - 7) and Even More Recommended TPA...
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  14. Sean DonCarlos

    Parting the Sea of Simulation

    In making the morning rounds through the forum, I found a gem from a new member that deserves a little more meditation than an in-passing forum post: My first thought was the standard "well, of course the TPA tables won't play exactly like the real ones; there's too many subtleties in real-life...
    • Sean DonCarlos
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    • programming real pinball table comparison the pinball arcade
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Blogs
  15. Sean DonCarlos

    Is It Wrong to Sin on Good Friday?

    Not if it's pinball Sin. Still no art to show everyone (I know, I know...I'm working on it, I swear!), but I think I've finally got the playfield where I can put the spinners down without blocking four other shots; I've got the mess of inserts untangled near the bumpers - that Soul Burn hole...
  16. enduser2941

    Problems with Pin Ball Archade's Hall of Fame...

    Hey guys, I ran into an issue with the Hall of Fame points after having back up and restore from one Galaxy Note Phablet to a warranty replacement. For the most part the restore was completely void of any troubles however, when I go to use the restored install of Pin Ball Arcade are not missing...
  17. Sean DonCarlos

    Even More Recommended TPA Tables for Beginners and Beyond (DLC Packs 8 - 11)

    It's time to get current on my coverage of recommended TPA tables again. For thoughts on earlier tables in TPA, see Recommended TPA Tables for Beginners and Beyond and More Recommended TPA Tables for Beginners and Beyond (DLC Packs 5 - 7). Difficulty is rated by pinballs, 1 being stupid easy...
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    • beginners table comparison the pinball arcade
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  18. spoonman

    Bug Elivira: Scared Stiff - Plunger Cam Sticks during Monster Muliball. :(

    I really hope they can fix this soon. It's on on my favorite tables . So Farsight.......please fix the camera bug in Elvira Scared Stiff Here's what it does: When Monster Multiball starts the camera swings down to the plunger cams making it impossible to play!! I had a great game going up...
  19. Sean DonCarlos

    The Invaders

    About 2 months ago, I posted some observations on TPA and programming in general (if you missed them, these posts were On Pride and Programming, What Greed Won't Get You, and The Lust for Results), wherein I tried to explain some of what goes on in software development for the benefit of the...
    • Sean DonCarlos
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    • programming rants the pinball arcade
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  20. Sean DonCarlos

    Happy First Birthday, TPA!

    Sometimes it seems like it was only a few days ago. Other times it seems like it was bloody ages ago. But on February 9, 2012, one year ago today, The Pinball Arcade went live on iOS devices with just four tables. Today we have 22 tables on iOS, with #23 and #24 on the way soon. Unfortunately...

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