Future Pinball

Future Pinball is a remarkably ambitious pinball simulation that lets players do something even better than playing tables: build them. Created by Christopher Leathley, the software combines physics simulation with a powerful editor, allowing enthusiasts to design elaborate virtual pinball machines complete with ramps, bumpers, lights, sounds and all the other ingredients required to lose track of time while pretending you are only testing something for five minutes. The community has produced a huge variety of tables, from original creations to recreations inspired by real machines. It is less a traditional game than a virtual pinball construction kit, but that is precisely why it remains interesting. If ordinary pinball gives you the urge to create your own impossible machine, Future Pinball is ready to encourage that particular madness.