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Did You Know There’s a Foo Fighters Pinball Machine?

Author adam12

Shame on me for being a Foo Fighters fan and a pinball fan and not knowing about the Foo Fighters pinball machine.

 

I found out about this on vacation, of all places. I just got back from my annual week in Wells Beach, Maine with my folks and my kids and my brother. I actually shared my “vacation tips” here, if you’re looking to visit Wells Beach anytime soon (and you should). One of my Wells Beach must-visits is the Boardwalk Arcade, and that’s where I came across the machine in question.

 

I’ve been going to Wells Beach and the Boardwalk Arcade since I was a grade school kid in the late ’80s. The Boardwalk has been on Mile Road for longer than that, just steps away from the Casino Circle end of the beach. I’ve logged quite a few hours playing Skee-Ball and video games, but pinball has always been my go-to. Fun House was an early favorite of mine, as was The Bally Game Show.

 

Did You Know There’s a Foo Fighters Pinball Machine?

On Tuesday of our vacation week, I hopped in the car with my brother Nate and my two kids to hit the Boardwalk Arcade, as there was rain in the forecast. Everyone fanned out to choose the games they wanted to play. That’s when I spotted my brother at the pinball machines. He was playing a Foo Fighters pinball machine! I didn’t even know that was a thing! I played too, of course.

A man plays pinball at the Boardwalk Arcade

The Boardwalk Arcade is just steps away from the Casino Circle end of Wells Beach. Perfect for a beach break or a rainy day, and the selection of old school and new school arcade games is unparalleled.

 

Turns out Stern Pinball rolled out the game earlier this year. It comes in pro, premium, and limited edition. We played the pro, and it was fantastic. Excellent ball paths, fun graphics. Very Foo-y. You can learn more about the game here, or just watch the trailer below.

Adam 12 is the Program Director of Boston's ROCK 92.9, heard weekdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. He's been flexing his encyclopedic rock knowledge in New England for over 2 decades, both on-air and online, at WBCN, WFNX, Boston.com, and indie617. At ROCK 92.9, he keeps you in the know on the big stories from the Boston music scene and writes about great places to eat, drink (beer), and to spend time outdoors in and around Boston.

15 Wells Beach Vacation Tips from a Seasoned Pro

If you’re looking to get the most out of your Wells Beach vacation, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve got the goods on what to do.

 

For the uninitiated, Wells Beach is the hidden gem of the Maine Seacoast. Forever in the shadow of the bustling York Beaches, hip Ogunquit Beach, and tony Kennebunkport, Wells Beach offers an alternative. It’s typically less crowded than those other beaches. It’s also a bit smaller and a bit quieter, yet there’s plenty to do in Wells proper when you need a day away from the beach.

 

I’ve been vacationing in Wells with my family since I was in grade school. For one week each summer, we head up Rt. 1 to relax in a rental on the Webhannet River. That’s the special thing about the beaches in Wells: they’re bordered by the Webhannet River and its surrounding wetlands. So, as I’ll share below, you get the sunrise on the beach side, and the sunset on the river side.

 

Wells Beach is my happy place. When I was growing up, our week vacations there were what I looked forward to most every year. Continuing the tradition with my own kids as they’ve grown up has further deepened my love for the place. Shout out to my folks, who’ve secured the weekly rental every year for the last 30+ years and made sure we have a great place to stay.

 

15 Wells Beach Vacation Tips from a Seasoned Pro

Let me put my expertise to work for you. I’m going to walk you through a typical week in Wells below, full of the fun and traditions my family and I have shared over the years. I hope they’ll come in handy whether you’re planning on spending a week at the beach, a long weekend, or just daytripping.

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