
BEHIND
THE FLIPPERS
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Pinball Passport was born from a childhood memory and reignited by a simple conversation. Growing up playing the original Terminator 2: Judgement Day in my father's video store, pinball was just part of life -- until it wasn't.
Decades later, a chat with an old friend sparked something unexpected: a journey across five states discovering vibrant pinball communities. From Georgia to Michigan, Ohio to Illinois, I experienced firsthand what makes these scenes thrive.
Watching my kids, nieces, and nephews light up around my home machine, I realized pinball creates a unique level playing field where age doesn't matter and everyone can compete. While cities like Austin, Chicago, and Seattle boast networks of entertainment venues anchored by pinball, the 305 had been left behind. Here in Miami-Dade, we are missing out.
Pinball Passport is our answer. It's not just another arcade, but Miami's first dispersed pinball arcade. We're placing groups of Stern Insider Connected machines across the county, ensuring no one is more than 15 minutes from joining the action. From competitive tournaments to family-friendly Little Flipper events, from exclusive launch parties to perfectly dialed in machines, we're building more than locations. We're creating a community where families reconnect, friends compete, and Miami finally takes its place on the pinball map.