Picking up an actual pinball machine can cost a fortune, with prices often reaching over $1,000. They also take up a ton of space, making them less than ideal for cozy apartments or small homes.

SUPERIOR — With his knees bent and one foot slightly in front of the other, Parnell Lutz, of Duluth, hunched over a pinball machine in Average’s Joe’s pub in Superior. The game he’s focused on is ...

Easy on you and your pocket change, here are some accessible machines for those who aspire to become a pinball wizard.

BAYFIELD – Pinball machines always fascinated Edward Herrera. The Bayfield High School engineering student – who likes the sound of hitting the ball and watching it travel up and down the playfield – ...