Flipper fever in Teltow: The hall opened for nostalgics!

Flipper fever in Teltow: The hall opened for nostalgics!

Teltow, Brandenburg, Deutschland - Flippering machines are back and conquer the hearts of the players in Teltow, Brandenburg. On June 16, 2025, Jörg Meißner opened his flipper hall, a true Mecca for everyone who loves the cult game. With around 200 square meters and around 50 machines, the hall is a place that brings the history of the game alive. There are classics such as "Wizard" and "Addams Family" as well as modern hits like "Game of Thrones". The machines are not only diverse, they are also categorized according to Klang, so that every visitor will find their favorites immediately, reports the PZ-News .

Meißner is not a newcomer to the pinball scene. He has been running his hall for 11 years, which he originally opened in Zehlendorf before moving to Teltow in 2021. Approval for the new location took three long years because the authorities had concerns that it could be a game hell. The Flipperhalle is a family -friendly place where people from 2 to 90 years get their money's worth. Entry is 10 euros for a whole day, which arouses for many nostalgic memories, especially for those between 40 and 60 years of life, which can live out their youth dream here, describes Tip-Berlin .

A look at the pinball story

In the GDR, for example, flipper were only allowed at fairs, while they were widespread in the western countries in pubs and game salons. However, interest has increased significantly in recent years. The number of players on the world rankings rose from 10,000 in 2005 to an impressive 90,000. Meißner himself is also involved in the German Pinball Association, which counts almost 700 members and is strong for the rescue and promotion of the flipper as a cultural asset and sport.

The Flipperhalle in Teltow is more than just a retro spot; It is a lively testimony of how the game has developed over more than a century. Jörg Meißner has acquired the necessary knowledge of pinball machines and offers its guests a repair service. He also organizes the German flippers and regularly travels to Pinball Expo in Chicago, an important industry meeting for flipper enthusiasts. His commitment not only ensured recognition, but also to revitalize the pinball culture in the region, as Jörg Lathwesen praised the German Pinball Association.

Thanks to digital innovations, pineapple machines are now designed modern and diverse, which makes flipping not only a nostalgic pleasure, but also makes a fresh hobby for many new fans. The Flipperhalle in Teltow itself helps to ensure that the enthusiasm for this game will not decrease in the coming years.