Show notes
In this game-changing episode of Eccentric Laws & Social Oddities, Juris Oddity flips through the forgotten history of America's mid-20th century war on pinball. From New York to Los Angeles, pinball was once banned in dozens of cities, blamed for corrupting youth and promoting illegal gambling. Discover how a humble arcade machine became a legal enemy, and how one dramatic courtroom stunt brought it back into the light.

