The Flip: Chicago's Playable Pinball Museum

09/04/2026

See what folks have to say about their visit to The Flip! Come see what it’s all about… find us in Block 37’s Pedway seven days a week. 🤩
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09/03/2026

Be a tycoon! 25 years ago Stern’s Monopoly was released by Stern. But, did you know there was another pinball machine based on the board game? Released in 1936 by Chicago Coin Company, “Monopolee” was a one ball payout game with similar themes. Will you own it all? Find out by visiting us! 7 days a week, Monday-Saturday 10am-8pm and Sundays 11am-6pm in Block 37. 🏠🏨💰
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09/01/2026

🚨NEW GAME ALERT🚨

It’s Dr. Dude and His Excellent Ray! Released by Bally in 1990 with 3,983 units produced. A radical adventure with the hippest doctor in the pinball world. This game features hectic gameplay and lots of fun toys under the glass, plus a hilarious comic art package. Despite the majority of Dr. Dudes using the Williams System 11C, this machine is one of about 100 that uses the WPC board system.

Come increase your Dude-O-Meter and become a Super Dude at The Flip!

08/27/2026

A family stopped in because they were intrigued by Pokemon. At first, we thought they wanted to learn the rule set… but they meant they wanted to learn how to play pinball in general 😃!

They’re traveling from Mexico and came in, fascinated what what they we looking at ✨

We had a great opportunity to show this big family how to start a game, plunge a ball, and use flippers. Lucky them, they got a couple multiballs which that was fun to witness take on that fun challenge 😎.
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08/24/2026

Starting school today? Be the teacher’s pet by trying our 1965 game “Teacher’s Pet”! Spell the phrase and score an A+, here at The Flip!
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08/21/2026

Step into the fifth dimension... right here at The Flip!

08/20/2026

Our Indiana Jones has been temperamental. The latest problem was starting with two balls at the plunger. Brian, along with new volunteers Jay and James, traced the problem to an "opto", an optical sensor. They soldered in a new resistor and LED and now it's back in service. Great work, everybody!
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08/19/2026