# Virtual Pinball Machines The Flipppaper Pinball Machine Lets You Design Elements By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-04-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-pinball-machine References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/you-can-draw-your-own-obstacles-and-power-ups-on-this-w-1769089147) & [sewergadget.tumblr](http://sewergadget.tumblr.com/flippaper_eng) Old-school pinball machines are going extinct at a rapid rate as a result of the innovative, high-tech and highly interactive -- not to mention graphically superior -- pinball games that can be played on [gaming consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ink-console). Now however, it looks like artists Jeremie Cortial and Roman Miletitch have taken things a step further by creating a graphic and virtual pinball machine that allows players to design their own [pinball tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiburon-tables) and courses. You don't even need any sort of advanced technical know-how to take your pinball dreams and turn them into reality -- you can simply go ahead and draw a pinball route using markers and enjoy playing pinball on a route you designed yourself. Ultimately, the Flipppaper pinball machine makes an [old-school game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vectrex-mini) more high-tech and interactive. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **High-tech Pinball:** The trend of integrating high-tech features and graphics into pinball machines opens up opportunities for immersive and interactive gameplay experiences. - **Customizable Pinball:** The trend of allowing players to design their own pinball tables and routes creates a more personalized and creative gaming experience. - **Hybrid Gaming Consoles:** The trend of blending traditional gaming machines with elements of virtual reality creates a new market for immersive and customizable gaming experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry could explore incorporating high-tech pinball machines into amusement parks, arcades, and other venues to offer unique gaming experiences. - **Gaming:** The gaming industry can leverage the trend of customizable pinball machines to create innovative and engaging gameplay options that cater to individual preferences. - **Augmented Reality:** The augmented reality industry can explore integrating virtual pinball machines into AR experiences, allowing users to interact with digital pinball tables in the real world. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digitized Pinball Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skillshot-fx-digital-pinball.md) - [Digital Marble Tabletop Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funpop-tabletop-pinball-game.md) - [4K Display Arcade Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-pinball-machine.md) - [DIY Wooden Pinball Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-wooden-puzzle.md) - [Connected Pinball Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stern-pinball-1.md) - [Cinematic Shark Pinball Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stern-pinball-jaws-pinball-machine.md) - [Global Pinball Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/global-pinball-network.md) - [Foldable Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-boy-flip-concept.md) - [Digital Dartboard Game Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-throwing-game.md)