Ep 125: Fixing the rumors with David Fix
David Fix of American Pinball is here to set the record straight! We talk rumors, the future of American and the future of the pinball industry.
Kineticist’s take
David Fix clarifies American Pinball roadmap, production achievements, and addresses market rumors.
Synopsis
David Fix, operations leader at American Pinball, appears on Loser Kid Pinball Podcast to address rumors about the company's future game pipeline, production capacity, and market positioning. He clarifies that American Pinball is mixing licensed and unlicensed titles (next game unlicensed, followed by sequels and licenses), achieving record production numbers (~300 units in 2023), and maintaining a lean team approach. He discusses Galactic Tank Force quality issues (shooter lane switch threadlock problem), pricing strategy in a buyer's market, and the company's philosophy on limited editions.
Entities
- American Pinball· company
- Flippin' Out Pinball· company
- Jersey Jack Pinball· company
- Riot Pinball· company
- Stern Pinball· company
- Pinball Expo· event
- Galactic Tank Force· game
- Hot Wheels· game
- Houdini· game
- Legends of Valhalla· game
- Oktoberfest· game
- Barry Alford· person
- Christopher Franchi· person
- David Fix· person
- Dennis· person
- Jack Hager· person
- Josh Roop· person
- Ryan· person
- Scott Larson· person
- Zofia· person