Originally conceived as a Maker skill-building activity for MIT students, this adaptable tabletop pinball game is blast to assemble, customize and play! Start with a prototyping grid playfield and add your own features like bumpers, ramps, lights and sounds - or design a game to go head-to-head with a friend in 2-player mode!
Once your design is play-tested, switch to a solid playfield and permanently install features, add a theme, graphics, and decorations to bring your game to life!
Once your design is play-tested, switch to a solid playfield and permanently install features, add a theme, graphics, and decorations to bring your game to life!
This is a great starter project for Makers in and out of the classroom: laser-cut the plywood playfield; use shop tools to cut lumber and assemble the base; 3D print your own set of flippers and buttons; design and fabricate any number of creative obstacles, features and decorations; code your own scoring, sounds, lights and motion; express yourself through the theme for your machine; collaborate with others for 2-player mode.
Scroll on to download the plans to make your own pinball machine from common hardware.
Scroll on to download the plans to make your own pinball machine from common hardware.
