Episode 10: Rocky Mountain Pinball Showdown with Dan Nikolich
In Episode 10, we sit down with Dan Nikolich and talk all things Rocky Mountain Pinball Showdown! After the interview we talk Flip N Out pinball stream and the results of the Aquabats pinball theme
Kineticist’s take
Rocky Mountain Pinball Showdown director shares 16-year growth story and announces Colorado Pinball Pub opening.
Synopsis
Dan Nikolich, director of Rocky Mountain Pinball Showdown, discusses the 16-year history of the event (founded 2003), its growth from 80 games to 300+, community-driven model, and upcoming announcements including the Colorado Pinball Pub bar arcade opening by summer's end. The show features major manufacturer support (Stern, Jersey Jack, American Pinball, Chicago Gaming), diverse programming (tournaments, seminars, workshops), and serves as a regional hub for collectors, operators, and casual players across the Mountain West.
Entities
- American Pinball· company
- Chicago Gaming· company
- Game Exchange· company
- Jersey Jack Pinball· company
- Stern Pinball· company
- Blizzard Mountain· company/venue
- Rocky Mountain Pinball Showdown· event
- LoserKid Pinball Podcast· organization
- Dan Nikolich· person
- David Thiel· person
- Dennis (Eclectic Gamers)· person
- Don· person
- Jeff· person
- Joe Balcer· person
- Scott Larson· person
- Scott Wickberg· person
- Steve Ritchie· person
- Colorado Pinball Pub· product/venue
- Celebrity Sports Center· venue