Pinball history

[Popotte]

Please find here three pleasant videos about pinball

 

[Isaac Sauvage]

Nice.
Would also be helpful if YoungBro made a pre-Gottlieb video, since "pinball" arguably goes back way further than 1929.

From what I've researched in the past, there were actually PostRen games that could be considered 'early pinball,' which date back to the 1700's IIRC.

 

[FireDragon76]

Nice.
Would also be helpful if YoungBro made a pre-Gottlieb video, since "pinball" arguably goes back way further than 1929.

From what I've researched in the past, there were actually PostRen games that could be considered 'early pinball,' which date back to the 1700's IIRC.

I take issue with his overwrought distinction between Panchinko and Pinball. It is true they evolved in different directions, but they evolved from essentially the same types of games. Pachinko in many ways retains more of the aspects of early gambling and redemption games that used pins.

The whole "shooting ramps and toys" thing wasn't really definitive of pinball till the late 80's.

Also, his taken on La Guardia lacks context. La Guardia was an extremely popular mayor, about as popular as FDR was president. At the time, La Guardia's attitudes were typical of Americans in general (especially among Protestants - La Guardia was an Episcopalian), who took a dim view of gambling.

 

[Isaac Sauvage]

Are you sure you're "100% American," @FireDragon76?

Seems like you have a lot to say, but you have the good sense to... know what the hell you're talking, matey?