Episode 388: A FIXer Upper
Is American Pinball up for sale? Who are the new hires? When is the next machine coming? All these questions and more are answered by American Pinball's Director of Operations and Marketing, David Fix.
Kineticist’s take
American Pinball denies sale rumors, announces new boards and spring game, hires service staff.
Synopsis
David Fix of American Pinball addresses rumors about the company being for sale, clarifying that it is not and remains committed to growth. The discussion covers new backward-compatible circuit boards developed with Ametron Systems, a challenging 2023 marked by production targets and service gaps, new service technicians being hired (Maurice Smith and Lloyd Olson), and upcoming releases including a spring 2024 game announcement. Fix explains IP licensing economics ("dead money") and emphasizes American Pinball quality and community support.
Entities
- American Pinball· company
- Ametron Systems· company
- Deep Root Pinball· company
- Galloping Ghost Arcade· company
- Jersey Jack Pinball· company
- Mattel· company
- S&S Billiards· company
- Spooky Pinball· company
- Stern Pinball· company
- Illinois State Championship· event
- Pinball Expo· event
- The Beast· event
- Galactic Tank Force· game
- Hot Wheels· game
- Houdini· game
- Internet Pinball Database (IPDB)· organization
- Chris Franchi· person
- David Fix· person
- Jeff Teolis· person
- Lloyd Olson· person
- Maurice Smith· person
- Mukesh· person
- Rob Burke· person