A fantastic and detailed history of pinball games from the 1930s to the 1990s, including the evolution of all sorts of game features--from flippers and bumpers to sound, scoring and tilt mechanisms--all immersed in the magnificent artwork characteristic of pinball machines. Giants like Gottlieb, Williams, and Bally are covered, in addition to lesser-known and foreign manufacturers. With a listing of over 3000 games built to date, statistics, updated pricing information, and over 900 color photographs, this is an essential addition to libraries of all pinball lovers.