BACKGROUND: See pinball the way it was meant to be played. The classic pinball machines on display are the best of the more than 6000 pinball machines manufactured between 1933 and 1979.

INSIDER INFO: All games are set on "free play," so everyone in the family can get a chance to try out something new or re-live old memories with classic pinball games like Cow Poke and Evel Kneivel.

WHERE: The Silverball Museum is located on the boardwalk at 1000 Ocean Avenue in Asbury Avenue. CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS.

HOURS AND COST: Winter hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Call 732-455-8140

ON THE WEB: www.silverballmuseum.com