# Toy-Inspired Retro Games The LEGO NXT Pinball Machine is for Building and Pinball Wizards By Michael Hines | Published 2010-06-19 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-nxt-pinball-machine References: [walyou](http://www.walyou.com/blog/2010/06/18/lego-pinball-machine-mod/) & [sites.google](http://sites.google.com/site/legonxtpinball/) I challenge you to check out the [LEGO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-arcade-machine-set) NXT pinball machine and not want to play it. Pinball is always a good and affordable time, and LEGOs are God's gift to man. Combine the two and you are guaranteed a great outcome. The LEGO NXT pinball machine was built with over 8,000 LEGO pieces. According to its site, the pinball machine is run by 6 NXT robots, 9 [touch sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-smart-bricks), 10 light sensors and 4 motors. Watch the LEGO pinball machine in action above. I guarantee awesomeness. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Retro Toy-inspired Gaming:** The trend of incorporating beloved retro toys into modern gaming experiences. - **Robotics in Gaming:** The trend of using advanced robotics technology in gaming experiences. - **DIY Gaming Machines:** The trend of creating customized gaming experiences through DIY projects. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy and Game Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can capitalize on the nostalgia of retro toys by incorporating them into modern gaming experiences. - **Robotics and Automation:** Automation companies can explore the disruptive innovation opportunity of integrating robotics technology into gaming experiences. - **DIY and Maker Communities:** DIY and Maker communities can leverage their skills to create unique and personalized gaming machines, opening up a new market for customized gaming experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Arcade Building Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-arcade-machine-set.md) - [Retro-Inspired Toy Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-atari-2600.md) - [Arcade Game Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pacman-arcade.md) - [Arcade Race-Inspired Playable Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/excitebike-playable-arcade.md) - [Brick Toy Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-boy-set.md) - [All-Digital Pinball Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyshock-21c-digital.md) - [Building Block Foosball Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-table-football.md) - [Miniature Toy Billiards Table](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-billiards-table.md) - [Retro Puzzle Block Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-fan-build.md)