GNY EP.184 | feat. Ryan Zlomek from Skill Shot Arcade

JUN 2, 202638 MIN
Good News York by Growth Mode Content

GNY EP.184 | feat. Ryan Zlomek from Skill Shot Arcade

JUN 2, 202638 MIN

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<p>Inside Skillshot Arcade: Syracuse Pinball, Community Events, and Balls of Steel Improv Night On Good News York, host Noah Chrysler interviews Ryan of Skillshot Arcade, a Syracuse pinball arcade and event space opened in 2021 offering $15 all-you-can-play nights (Wednesdays and Fridays) and private rentals for events. Ryan describes Skillshot’s curated, rotating lineup of about 25 pinball machines spanning 1978 to 2026 plus arcade games, highlights favorites like Flash (1979), Swords of Fury, and a Star Trek machine, and discusses pinball’s French origins, Chicago-based manufacturing, and design/repair mechanics. They promote “Syracuse Improv presents Balls of Steel” on Saturday, June 6 at 7 PM ($20, includes an hour of pinball and multiple acts). Ryan emphasizes Skillshot as a welcoming “third space” and previews upcoming events including Pride Night (June 19), an SPCA fundraiser (June 26), Kids Play Free days (July 1 and 3), food truck nights, and themed evenings. Noah closes with a Clickstream Studios promo offering free marketing plans and thanks sponsor Ads on the Go. 00:00 Pinball Made in Chicago 00:37 Welcome to Good News York 00:47 Skillshot Arcade Overview 01:30 Improv Night Promo 02:42 Curated Machine Lineup 03:38 Favorite Machines Picks 05:30 Ryan’s Pinball Journey 07:42 Hidden Gem Location 10:19 Maintaining the Machines 11:32 First Time Pinball Tips 13:36 Pinball Origins and Design 16:10 Engineering Magic Tricks 18:08 Design Quirks Teaser 18:35 Pinball Mechanism Magic 19:42 Pinball as Third Space 20:29 How People Use Skillshot 24:26 Planning the Improv Night 25:59 Mission and Syracuse Energy 30:41 Building Community Through Classes 32:57 Upcoming Events and Theme Nights 36:17 Visit Skillshot and Support Local 37:15 Show Wrap and Studio Plug</p>