Pinball's reboot, he said, was boosted by the pandemic and a niche group of players who spent their teen years in arcades. It was hot in the 1970s and 1980s, but fizzled in the next two decades. "Pinball has become very hip again," explained Corbin Angeli, who represents the fourth generation of his family's business, which was founded more than a century ago. Myers co-owns the business with her husband. Julie Myers speaks with Corbin Angeli after giving out the pinball line-ups for the night at the Rack It Up Arcade in Plain Township on Wednesday, Feb. Players get to bond over a few beers, soft drinks or a bit of snack food. Players in both Rack It Up! leagues like to win, but more important the league format has made for a melting pot of fast friendships. Never mind that in a league it's every player for himself or herself. The demand for other outlets has also created a growing niche for local amateur leagues and tournaments, suited for everyone from neophytes to maestros. Sales of new and used machines for home use have been increasing. Lately, pinball has been making a comeback. "Did you save the princess?" Stark asked. More: Donkey Kong, Asteroids and Frogger live on at Rack It Up arcade Then, on a recent Sunday during league play, Rich "beat" the Tales of the Arabian Nights, basically advancing to the end of the game in reaching the machine's wizard mode. He bounced one ball around, in play for an hour, rocketing up his score in exponential fashion. "He's the best and it's not even close," said Jeff Stark, who plays in the arcade's Sunday and Wednesday leagues.Ī couple weeks ago, on a Wednesday, the 51-year-old Rich got into a typical roll on the Avengers pinball machine. But when evening falls, at Rack It Up! arcade, he's Bad, Bad Leroy Brown, Babe Ruth and Tommy, the pinball wizard - all rolled into one. – By day, Aaron Rich is the mild-mannered operator of North Canton Skate & Entertainment Center. Kyle Crison plays pinball during the pinball league at the Rack It Up Arcade in Plain Township on Wednesday, Feb.
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