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Glossary of Pinball Terms

This glossary covers a list of pinball terms commonly used in the hobby.  We hope this helps you to enjoy and communicate with other pinheads out there.

  • Action Button
  • Alley Pass
  • Backbox
  • Backglass
  • Ball Save
  • Ball Search
  • Bounce Pass
  • Cabinet
  • Combos
  • Cradle
  • Dead Flip
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  • Post Pass
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  • Stuck Ball
  • Tap Pass
  • Tilt
  • Plumb Bob
  • Translite
  • Wizard Mode
  • World Under Glass

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