r/pinball
The subreddit for pinball lovers, collectors, and competitors.
How to think about r/pinball
This community is dedicated to pinball enthusiasts, encompassing collectors, players, and competitors. Members share their passion for the game through discussions about gameplay techniques, machine refurbishing, and the history of pinball. The community stands out for its blend of technical knowledge and nostalgia, fostering a space where both casual players and serious collectors can connect over their love for pinball machines.
Confidence 4/5
Audience
Participants in this community range from casual players to serious collectors, often skewing towards a male demographic aged 25-45. They are typically passionate about gaming and nostalgia, valuing both the technical aspects of pinball machines and the social experiences they provide. The vibe is generally friendly and supportive, with members eager to share tips and experiences.
Posting culture
Content that thrives includes gameplay videos, machine restoration projects, and discussions about game mechanics or pinball events. Members appreciate detailed posts with visuals, while low-effort or overly promotional content tends to get downvoted. The community encourages regular engagement, with members often posting updates on their collections or sharing experiences from competitions.
Brand engagement notes
Brands looking to engage with this community should focus on authenticity and value rather than overt promotion. Sharing informative content about pinball technology, restoration tips, or sponsoring community events can resonate well. However, blatant advertising or sales pitches are likely to be met with skepticism. Collaborating with respected community members or showcasing unique pinball machines can help build trust and foster positive interactions.
Top keywords
What r/pinball talks about
Weighted by how often each term appears in posts and comments, relative to baseline frequency. The largest words are the strongest signals of community focus.
External signals
Where the community looks
Top external domains linked from posts and comments — a quick read on the sources of truth this audience trusts.
Top contributors
Who shapes the conversation
The most active and most-upvoted posters and commenters in this community. Useful when planning outreach or studying a community's tastemakers.
Top posters
By post count
- u/theoctonaut
- u/T_P_H_
- u/pinhead-designer
- u/TheKoG
- u/[deleted]
- u/ianrj
- u/DD_Vending
- u/unclerudy
- u/Jakelshark
- u/tank74mk
- u/Lucas66568
- u/PitBullTherapy
- u/blownskyhigh
- u/enathans
- u/99percentCat
- u/QuincyThePinballer
- u/Cryptic99
- u/notwiththatattidude
- u/NZ_Guest
- u/DK98004
- u/Richmondpinball
- u/therealslim69
- u/generic_ork
- u/SFBP36
- u/brewgiehowser
- u/ScottThePhotog
- u/slowbar1
- u/AlwaysHappy4Kitties
- u/slimparks
- u/Anaphase
- u/Gornkleschnitzer
- u/Floating_Rickshaw
- u/nixxie1108
- u/ProjektPat
- u/shortadamlewis
- u/onisendai
- u/TommyRiker
- u/SinomodStudios
- u/El_Gringo_Chingon
- u/NerdHavenArcade
- u/Naxiety_
- u/Epistaxis1981
- u/Psithurism541
- u/Longjumping-Wave6153
- u/caffeinatedonline
- u/Mgnickel
- u/GibsonPinball
- u/Capt__Murphy
- u/waymo79
- u/ButlerWimpy
- u/PeeB4uGoToBed
- u/Johnbeatle
- u/Louie_2077
- u/bood_war
- u/skygoddz
- u/MatchesMalone7
- u/cloggedDrain
- u/Geid98
- u/dewdude
- u/Skillet_Lasagna
- u/liljacksonj
- u/Dragonlear
- u/MikerDarker
- u/bubba_gump_94
- u/Amazaley1
- u/The_Otherside1
- u/FieldorFiction
- u/ghengisgord
- u/michaelkbecker
- u/andy_cavatorta
- u/KnappArcade
- u/TSurface
- u/PapiJappie
- u/appa25
- u/EmpirePinball
- u/Accurate-Suggestion3
- u/M-O-D-O-K
- u/gluconeogenesis_EVGL
- u/Antique-Soft3322
- u/LeMansFan16
- u/influx3k
- u/menackin
- u/cleonhr
- u/da_apz
- u/313Wolverine
- u/boomasbbq
- u/lefty414
- u/Kornholyo
- u/Valuable_Growth_9552
- u/bsr_john
- u/thats_russy_babe
- u/reffob
- u/traskjay
- u/McFunkerton
- u/SMILYDUDE91
- u/MacksBomblee
- u/Medford_Lanes
- u/Apprehensive-Study93
- u/InsertDisc2tv
- u/molecularspectrum
By votes
- u/T_P_H_
- u/theoctonaut
- u/Jakelshark
- u/pinhead-designer
- u/PitBullTherapy
- u/TheKoG
- u/QuincyThePinballer
- u/Gornkleschnitzer
- u/Cryptic99
- u/[deleted]
- u/brewgiehowser
- u/tank74mk
- u/SFBP36
- u/enathans
- u/DD_Vending
- u/NZ_Guest
- u/ScottThePhotog
- u/unclerudy
- u/notwiththatattidude
- u/DK98004
- u/bood_war
- u/Anaphase
- u/Richmondpinball
- u/nixxie1108
- u/99percentCat
- u/LeMansFan16
- u/Floating_Rickshaw
- u/shortadamlewis
- u/BiscottiNo6125
- u/generic_ork
- u/influx3k
- u/menackin
- u/Johnbeatle
- u/TommyRiker
- u/Louie_2077
- u/NerdHavenArcade
- u/blownskyhigh
- u/azgamerepair
- u/Naxiety_
- u/Lucas66568
- u/313Wolverine
- u/cloggedDrain
- u/ianrj
- u/King_Zhou
- u/therealslim69
- u/Epistaxis1981
- u/ChewWork
- u/WickFin
- u/ELSPANKO2891
- u/cleonhr
- u/El_Gringo_Chingon
- u/slowbar1
- u/AlwaysHappy4Kitties
- u/Apprehensive-Study93
- u/ProjektPat
- u/onisendai
- u/jonnybuns55
- u/caffeinatedonline
- u/MatchesMalone7
- u/skygoddz
- u/Skillet_Lasagna
- u/Amazaley1
- u/dewdude
- u/mrbudyhed
- u/Geid98
- u/Mgnickel
- u/da_apz
- u/MacksBomblee
- u/lefty414
- u/The_Otherside1
- u/molecularspectrum
- u/reffob
- u/Defiant-Property-908
- u/aPaganGoatLord
- u/MixMastaPJ
- u/starwars_and_guns
- u/boomasbbq
- u/MikerDarker
- u/linne_zen
- u/traskjay
- u/Blazingsaddlz
- u/Birkin92
- u/Psithurism541
- u/Longjumping-Wave6153
- u/SinomodStudios
- u/SeaJewel43
- u/liljacksonj
- u/bosgetti
- u/DaveWierdoh
- u/Kretrn
- u/zachvip291
- u/innout_forever_yum
- u/McFunkerton
- u/ghengisgord
- u/FieldorFiction
- u/Tundrakraut
- u/Kornholyo
- u/Medford_Lanes
- u/1541drive
- u/thats_russy_babe
Top commenters
By comment count
- u/[deleted]
- u/Jakelshark
- u/IamJustinMBaileyNo9
- u/Ruenin
- u/Dezifan100
- u/T_P_H_
- u/Gravygrabbr
- u/phishrace
- u/DJ_Femme-Tilt
- u/ankor77
- u/RojerLockless
- u/irregularcontributor
- u/Vitaminn_d
- u/DoctorMelvinMirby
- u/nycpenpusher
- u/nasalgoat
- u/Rob7276
- u/the_great_redeemer
- u/jimx117
- u/pyfrag
- u/cyclejones
- u/Southern_Trax
- u/JerkBoxJoJo
- u/easywriter
- u/illpoet
- u/citznfish
- u/MeinPillowKampf
- u/FitReception3491
- u/Hookem-Horns
- u/reffob
- u/samuellbroncowitz
- u/hydrogator
- u/zabadoh
- u/HB24
- u/da_apz
- u/H0dorSMASH
- u/Anaphase
- u/pdxmonkey
- u/DK98004
- u/Status-Effort-9380
- u/Fragholio
- u/mharjo
- u/scrotumseam
- u/Man_CRNA
- u/freezier134a
- u/CAsh4kiDZ
- u/NZ_Guest
- u/SugarcoatTheGalaxy
- u/Longjumping-Wave6153
- u/Capt__Murphy
- u/HydratedCarrot
- u/BucksBrew
- u/mrbudyhed
- u/Elfman72
- u/7ln6ss
- u/unsavory77
- u/alpha_ray_burst
- u/DamnitFlorida
- u/therealslim69
- u/pinhead-designer
- u/hypeful
- u/superNoid
- u/ClockHistorical4951
- u/TeslasSolution65
- u/Brodyftw00
- u/ReleasedKraken0
- u/brewgiehowser
- u/spblat
- u/CompactElantra
- u/thanks_weirdpuppy
- u/Final-Relation-7635
- u/Murder_redruM
- u/orangevega
- u/KnappArcade
- u/OliverHazzzardPerry
- u/SlipstreamPinball
- u/greebie41
- u/Frank_chevelle
- u/Revolutionary-Law830
- u/UfcguruOfficial
- u/Junkstar
- u/generic_ork
- u/ChrisC1234
- u/ZOMBIE_N_JUNK
- u/breezy1900
- u/Lavishness-Unfair
- u/ten_thousand_puppies
- u/Sandberg231984
- u/cloggedDrain
- u/Apart-Green-935
- u/YeOldePinballShoppe
- u/jedipv6
- u/Cryptic99
- u/MrRigby632
- u/Ripcord
- u/Mikrodotz
- u/NeitherMedia3343
- u/LexiSnep
- u/Plum12345
- u/BobNoxious211
By votes
- u/Jakelshark
- u/Kitten_Team_Six
- u/Floating_Rickshaw
- u/T_P_H_
- u/bmlbytes
- u/Gornkleschnitzer
- u/mccannr1
- u/sourwood
- u/Majik_Sheff
- u/Frank_chevelle
- u/Fragholio
- u/unndunn
- u/ChewWork
- u/Tigger1964
- u/Anaphase
- u/Dezifan100
- u/Reddit_N_Saiddit
- u/whiskeybeesus
- u/[deleted]
- u/Capt__Murphy
- u/squidazz
- u/Subgeniusintraining
- u/OliverHazzzardPerry
- u/generic_ork
- u/SugarcoatTheGalaxy
- u/how_i_met_yourmutter
- u/irregularcontributor
- u/Acmepinball
- u/__pythn__
- u/Cosmonut
- u/ManufacturerNo9649
- u/G-List
- u/Elfman72
- u/akaKinkade
- u/TheKoG
- u/TheSoftBoiledEgg
- u/ozzie107
- u/Atari1977
- u/reffob
- u/IamJustinMBaileyNo9
- u/jimx117
- u/atarikid
- u/Ray-RetroTube
- u/mharjo
- u/TheRisingMushroom
- u/domvertorix
- u/scrotumseam
- u/gravis_tunn
- u/thafezz
- u/C_Alan
- u/cyclejones
- u/influx3k
- u/slowbar1
- u/ReallyKirk
- u/sparksterz
- u/VALIS666
- u/mavantix
- u/JLebowski
- u/FullNelsonRiley
- u/samuellbroncowitz
- u/terminator_84
- u/easywriter
- u/TomFloppy
- u/elzzic
- u/jmwrainwater
- u/NessIsMe
- u/Kilowog2814
- u/mrbudyhed
- u/digital-agent
- u/multiballs
- u/H2TRSkins
- u/da_apz
- u/Rob7276
- u/flipsbothflippers
- u/NZ_Guest
- u/PitBullTherapy
- u/nthitz
- u/OriginalCopy505
- u/datjusthappined
- u/DinoTx13
- u/rr777
- u/Southern_Trax
- u/blaz138
- u/Ruenin
- u/ankor77
- u/starwars_and_guns
- u/merfusm
- u/Hookem-Horns
- u/aPaganGoatLord
- u/ts4z
- u/tejonfrio
- u/mastercob
- u/illpoet
- u/McP00
- u/FitReception3491
- u/BloodLocke
- u/DJ_Squishy_Toes
- u/darthsigma
- u/festefoolhardy
- u/OptimusSublime
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FAQ
r/pinball — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/pinball have?
r/pinball has approximately 61,908 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/pinball created?
r/pinball was created on May 11, 2009 (17 years ago).
What is r/pinball about?
This community is dedicated to pinball enthusiasts, encompassing collectors, players, and competitors. Members share their passion for the game through discussions about gameplay techniques, machine refurbishing, and the history of pinball. The community stands out for its blend of technical knowledge and nostalgia, fostering a space where both casual players and serious col…
What subreddits are similar to r/pinball?
Communities similar to r/pinball include r/virtualpinball, r/pinballfx3, r/cade, r/arcade, r/arcade1up.
Who are the most active posters on r/pinball?
The most frequent posters on r/pinball include u/theoctonaut, u/T_P_H_, u/pinhead-designer.
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