Whatever the reason, everyone loves pinball, and more than a few hackers have dedicated their time and money toward building, restoring, and hacking pinball machines. This week’s Hacklet is all ...

put acid in the water supply… Dave Brock (co-writer/guitar): “Silver Machine” was recorded at The Greasy Truckers Ball at the Roundhouse in Camden on a Sunday night in February 1972.

There’s arguably no better social distancing practice partner than a ball machine. True, you don’t get the live ball benefits—not to mention the trash talk or post-workout adult beverage ...