2013 Mr. Pinball Price Guide - NEW!

This 234 page book, our 23rd annual edition, contains important information about all pinball machines made since the flipper was invented in 1947. This is the most popular and accurate pinball reference anywhere. Over 2,800 pinball machines are listed with incredible detail about each, including name, manufacturer, date released, number of players, distinguishing features, production numbers, collectibility, current value, market trend, designer, artist, and relationships with other games.

Note that included in the pricing analysis are charts of price trends and values and a list of the top five games, by decade and by type.

The book also contains current website links to on-line resources for buying and selling parts and machines, popular pinball events, and how to find more information--everything a new collector or pinball enthusiast needs to know.

Nowhere else can you find as comprehensive and complete reference on pinball. No collector, novice or expert, can afford to be without the latest edition from Mr. Pinball.

Added bonus sections--a comprehensive list of Bowling Games and a comprehensive list of Gun Games since these are often found with pinball games.

The Table of Contents from the 2013 Edition:

What's New in the 2013 Edition!
How This Book Came To Be
Introduction

Overview
About List Information
Available Versions
Ordering
How to Contact Us
Updates

Flipper Pinball Lists

Flipper Pinball List Codes
List--Alphabetical by Name
List--Chronological by Manufacturer

Baseball Pinball List
Bingo Pinball List
Appendices

Appendix A--About the Serial Numbers Statistical Analysis

Introduction
Sampling Method
Biases and Limitations
Interpretation
Total Production
Summary

Appendix B--Bibliography
Appendix C--All About Pinball Collecting

Introduction
Terminology
Who Is Out There?
Buying Games And Parts
Selling Games And Parts
Manufacturing Parts
Shipping Games
Caring For Games
Playing Games
Locating Games To Play
10 Biggest Mistakes New Collectors Make
10 Biggest Mistakes Experienced Collectors Make
Companion Collectibles
Promotional Material
Magazines
Pinball Events
Internet Pinball Podcasts

Appendix D--Determining Price

Overview
What Value Means
Other Values Listed
How to Determine Value Using This Guide--Standard Method
Caveats
How to Determine Value Using This Guide--Class Rating System Alternative
General Pinball Values
Manufacturer Report
Market Trends
Popularity
How Values Were Determined
Conclusion

Appendix E--Artists
Appendix F--Designers
Appendix G--Glossary
Appendix H--Manufacturer History

Country-specific Notes

Appendix I--Game Interrelationships
Appendix J--Just Not a Pinball

Bonus Sections

Bowling Games
Gun Games List