Observed arrival · 2026-09-24

Pinball Map

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Editorial interest 85/100 Selection signal · not a rating of the site

A free, user-updated map and mobile app for finding public pinball machines around the world.

Landing page captured for the 2026-09-24 issue.

For: Pinball players looking for public machines nearby
Worth noticing: The project says its API data powers Stern Pinball’s machine locator and several pinball event and community services.

Field notes

Contributors can add or remove machines, submit locations, edit venue details, leave machine comments, and post high scores. Operators can register businesses, tag locations, and request email notifications about machine comments. The project describes its website, app, and API as open source; it asks API users to request a key and discuss intended use.

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Editorial observations of this landing page, not a rating.

○OpenPublic substance visible

⊠LoginAccess appeared gated

$PaidCommerce or pricing visible

✦PrettyNotable craft visible

●ProPolished or operationally mature

◎NicheUnusually specific use

◉HumanPersonal, local, civic, or handmade

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