New to Pinball?
Where can I play?
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.
Learning the Skills
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
Buying your first pin
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!