Introduction: Deluxe K'nex Pinball Machine
This is a K'nex pinball machine I built. I really hope you like it and vote for it. Also don't hesitate to the build your own and improve it. Please comment as well.
Step 1: Frontal Support
Step 2: End Support and Scoreboard
Step 3: Field Support
Under the playing field is a sort of exoskeleton. It consists of a large platform with railings and supporting ribs running through the middle and sides. Theses are essential to hold the weight of the field.
Step 4: Build Your Field!
This is the part to get creative. You basically build a court out of pieces laid side by side and connected together. And then you put walls and holes where needed to implement your tracks. (See video)
Step 5: Pins and Plunger
Step 6: Tracks
Step 7: Scoring
I score this game by time. I build a timer on to the scoreboard. Every minute = 100 points. For example If you were able to keep the ball alive for 1min. 35sec. you have 135 points. Make records and dominate all others!
Step 8: Track Economics Explained on K'nex Pinball Machine

Second Prize in the
Community Contest: Toy Rods and Connectors
14 Comments
8 years ago on Introduction
Really cool! I like the return chute underneath.
8 years ago on Introduction
You dominate all others when it comes to K'Nex! But then I may be biased since I'm your mom! ;) As far as I'm concerned, you're already a winner! Great work!
Reply 8 years ago on Introduction
You may want to take a look around the site at other K'nex models before you make that judgement :-)
8 years ago on Introduction
Nice job you made it to the finals! ;-)
8 years ago on Introduction
This is so cool.....wished I could see it in person. Way to go. Hope you win!
8 years ago on Introduction
This is so cool.....wished I could see it in person. Way to go. Hope you win!
8 years ago on Introduction
Congratulations on being a finalist!!! :D
8 years ago on Introduction
This is cool!
8 years ago on Introduction
Ammon, you ROCK!!!!!
8 years ago on Introduction
Love ya Man! Good times building this thing!
8 years ago on Introduction
Love this idea!
8 years ago on Introduction
Good work!
8 years ago on Introduction
Looking good!
8 years ago
Fantastic job!