Join Rob from The Electric Playground and Davey from Stumblor as they delve into the seedy underbelly of the pinball mod scene on their fortnightly live stream “In Before the Lock”.
Started in 2023.
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We're doing it again. Join Rob and Davey for our live stream show, where we talk all things Pinball Mods!
May 12
Robin Roth joins American Pinball; Cirqus Voltaire remake with Electric Playground topper coming 2026.
Apr 7
Hosts discuss Pokemon's accessibility-focused design and debut a card dispenser mod concept for arcade integration.
Mar 3
Pinball mod makers showcase innovative designs; Stella Pinball enters market with motorized King Kong and Star Wars mods.
Feb 17
Mod Couple discusses 2025 mods, DXP closure, Spooky's cautious growth, and Pokemon's operator-focused appeal.
Feb 17
Expo 2025 recap: homebrew dominates, Winchester surprises, Beetlejuice announced.
Oct 28, 2025
Hands-on Fall of the Empire review: solid 8/10 design with innovative Force save, but questions about Pro value, LE pricing, and some aesthetic choices.
Sep 12, 2025
Episode 29 reviews 20+ pinball mods, discusses tariff shipping delays, HP licensing crackdowns, and upcoming Stern Star Wars game.
Sep 10, 2025
IBTL Ep28: Alice first impressions, operator growth, custom toppers, and mod ecosystem.
Jul 15, 2025
Hosts debate if Harry Potter pinball is sufficiently feature-packed and discuss mod opportunities despite IP concerns.
Jun 10, 2025
Deep breakdown of King Kong pinball gameplay, design, and modding potential.
Apr 22, 2025
Keith Elwin's King Kong impresses at Stern media day with strong playflow and original art direction.
Apr 18, 2025
Tariffs create inverted competition; Avatar/Harry Potter announcement strategy faces criticism.
Apr 8, 2025
Texas Pinball Festival 2025 floor walk features Evil Dead sellout, Portal success, and surprise Merlin's Arcade reveal.
Apr 7, 2025
