A Complete Guide to virtual pinball machines
Pinball machines have been around since the 1930s, and they are a staple in many arcades and game rooms. However, traditional pinball machines can be quite large and expensive. This has led to the development of virtual pinball machines, which allow you to play thousands of different games on one table. This guide will discuss what virtual pinball machines are, how they work, and why you should consider choosing virtual over original pinball.
WHEN DID VIRTUAL PINBALL BEGIN?
For decades, pinball machines have been one of the most popular arcade games
Designers and engineers began comprising many of the same elements of current pinball machines until they eventually functioned identically to physical pinball machines. Eventually, these elements became so refined that they functioned identically to physical pinball machines. This allowed people to enjoy the same gameplay without having to gamble on their luck. As a result, pinball machines became much more popular and are now enjoyed by many.
HOW DO VIRTUAL PINBALL MACHINES WORK?
Virtual pinball machines use computer software to recreate the experience of playing on a physical pinball table. The game is displayed on a monitor, and players use buttons and flippers to control the action.
Many virtual pinball machines also come with force feedback, making the game feel more realistic.Â
As virtual pinball machines continue to gET popular, more premium models are being released.
Some features include rumble motors and target solenoids which help to create an even better experience than the physical versions of the product. For example, the rumble motors add a realistic sense of vibration when the ball hits a bumper, and the target solenoids provide haptic feedback when a target is hit.Â
As a result, these premium virtual pinball machines are becoming increasingly popular with gamers who want the most realistic and immersive experience possible.
There are a few reasons why you might want to choose virtual pinball over traditional pinball. First, virtual pinball machines are often more affordable than their physical counterparts. For reference of price, a common household name in the world of physical Pinball machines would be a Stern machine.
Why Choose Virtual Over Traditional Pinball?
SAVE MORE WITH VIRTUAL PINBALL MACHINES
If you're looking for a pinball machine but don't want to spend a lot of money, you may want to consider a virtual pinball machine as it can range in price from around $5,000 to $6,000, making them a more affordable option than traditional pinball machines.Â
Virtual pinball machines also have the advantage of being able to offer a wider variety of games than traditional machines. Virtual pinball machines are also easy to set up and maintain, making them a great option for those who want to save money.
WIDE GAME VARIETY
Another reason to choose virtual pinball is that it offers a wider selection of games. With traditional pinball, you are limited with game availability on physical tables and whilst they're almost double the price of a virtual table, a physical table only has the option of one single game.
With virtual pinball, you have access to thousands of games
Some of these games include the best of many physical pinball tables such as Stern, Williams, Bally and Gottlieb. On top of this, virtual pinball machines offer cutting edge FX2 and FX3 tables that combine standard pinball gameplay with video segments from the table's theme (Star Wars scenes on Star Wars tables).Â
This is a feature that their physical predecessors simply cannot match.
Where To Buy A Virtual Pinball Machine?
Yes, Virtual pinball machines have been around since the 90s but manufacturing virtual pinball machines that perfectly mirror the features of a physical pinball machine is a relatively new thing.Â
You don't want to buy a machine from just anyone. You want to buy it from the best.
get a virtual pinball machine from someone you can trust.
This is why we recommend purchasing from A Man & His Cave.Â
We have taken the guesswork out of selecting from the 100's options on the market and cut out selection into two top-of-the-line virtual pinball machines in our standard and premium models which are both comprised of 1080 different virtual pinball games.Â
What’s included in the 1080 games? We’ve got everything covered, including tables from the 70s, 80s and 90s and FX2, FX3 and VP tables for our more modern pinball fanatics.
What's The Difference Between Our Standard & Premium Pinball Machines?
When it comes to virtual gaming, your end goal is to replicate the real thing. Our premium virtual pinball machines not only replicate the original tables but include cutting-edge features that bring the table to life and create an unbelievable gaming experience.Â
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
Our Standard model is priced at $4800.00, and don't get us wrong- this is an unbelievable unit.Â
You won’t miss out on anything from our amazing 1080 virtual pinball game list- however, you won't get the LED Flashers, 10x Flipper, bumper target solenoids, cabinet rumble motor, or nudge sensors included in the Premium model priced at $5600.00
What Designs Are Available?
These Virtual Pinball Machines aren't exactly small, so you want to make sure that they look good, no matter their environment.Â
Keeping this in mind, both our Standard and Premium virtual pinball machines have the option of AC/DC or Marvel VS DC custom wraps.
CONCLUSION
We hope you enjoyed this blog post and found it informative! If you have any questions or would like to purchase a virtual pinball machine, please don't hesitate to contact us.Â
We would be more than happy to help you get started on your journey into the world of virtual pinball!Â
You can reach us on 02 9055 823 or email us at info@amanandhiscave.com Â
Thank you for reading!Â
