Check out the Locations page to find a business near you, or play in  a Tournament -both are great ways to meet other pinball people. People will sometimes open their homes to GAPAS members, so subscribe and watch for non-tournament events. 

 Here are just a few ways to pick up new pinball skills:

• Watch these Dead Flip and PAPA  videos. PAPAPinball is also a great YouTube channel to learn how to play specific games. 

• Play in a tournament and talk to the other players. Competitive pinball is for everyone!  

• For more links and tips, check out sc-pinball.com

Whether it's worn-out beater or a NIB (new-in-box) game, there's nothing like the excitement of playing a pin in your own home.  But where can you find one? 

• GAPAS members often list their pins on the mailing list first, in hopes of finding local buyers. 

• The Pinside Marketplace has a Classifieds section that lets you search by location, within a search radius. 

• Classic Game Rooms is a well-known and reputable GA distributor of new games.

• Facebook Groups, eBay and Craigslist are also an option, but watch out for scams.

For a used game, you may have to pay cash, or use a cash equivalent like PayPal. Ideally, you should ask a pinball "veteran" to come along and help you check out the game, and to help make the transaction safe. Bring a bright flashlight, and ask a lot of questions! 

Want to know how much to pay? Check out PinballPrices.com for recent sales on Pinside and eBay!