Episode 1196: "Stern's Surprise Pokemon Stream & Beetlejuice Scoop-Gate?"
17 min listen
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Pokemon stream analysis & Beetlejuice early feedback on scoop design concerns.
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American Pinball's New Logo; Stern Pinball's Pokemon Now On Location + Official Gameplay Video; New Game Reveals at TPF?
Hooray for Friday. I have a few news items for everybody before we call it a week, and man it was a long one lol. First up, this morning American Pin...
We Are Pinball #55 "Instagram Creepers!!"
1 hr 21 min listenBy WAPTL;DRWAP #55: Pokemon gameplay excitement, Spooky shipping delays, Instagram age debates, arcade nostalgia.
TWIPYs: Behind the Scenes | Don Wants to Buy a Pokemon w/Ian and Colin
1 hr 14 min listenTL;DRTwippies creators discuss production challenges, creative process, and comedic highlights from the 2025 special.
Matt, Don, Ian, and Colin talk about the fun and challenging process of creating the 2025 TWIPYs Show. Also, Don considers getting a Pokemon pinball, which Ian played at the recent Stern media event. Video Version Here: TWIPYs Video: Contact Us! –> pod@bashpinball.com Instagram, Youtube: @bashpinball Streaming on: twitch.tv/bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune
Harry Potter I Pinball Flipper
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Dungeons & Dragons "Not Another Mimic" Pinball Mod by Stumblor Pinball
TL;DRStumbler releases D&D Mimic mod with advanced servo control and reactive lantern lighting.
We dive deep into the new functionality rolling out across the entire Lolly V3 range, including audio recordable servo movement! More info at
The Pinball Company That Raised Millions — and Never Shipped a Game
deeproot Pinball: The Biggest Collapse in Modern Pinball | The Lost Pins deeproot Pinball promised to reinvent modern pinball — revolutionary designs, massive funding, and redemption for past failures. Instead, it became one of the most controversial collapses the hobby has ever seen. In this episode of The Lost Pins, we trace the full story behind deeproot Pinball: from the fallout of Zidware and unfinished games like Magic Girl and RAZA, to the SEC’s allegations of a Ponzi-like investment scheme and the eventual criminal indictment that ended it all. This isn’t just a pinball story — it’s a cautionary tale about trust, hype, and what happens when great ideas are buried under bad business. The Lost Pins explores unreleased, canceled, and almost-made pinball machines — and the stories behind why they vanished. deeproot pinball,lost pinball,unreleased pinball,failed pinball companies,pinball documentary,pinball history,raza pinball,magic girl pinball,zidware,john popadiuk,pinball scandal,sec pinball case,rare pinball machines,abandoned pinball,pinball true crime,arcade history,modern pinball,the lost pins,captnretro
Knapp ArcadeArticleDungeon Crawler Carl Pinball Is Not Next from Barrels of Fun; Beetlejuice Pinball Production Update; Pinball Videos5mo agoRLM Amusements - 3rd Annual Win A Pinball Machine Tournament Finals - December 21st 2025
This is the finals of the 3rd annual Win A Pinball Machine tournament at RLM Amusements in Grand Rapids, Michigan on Sunday, December 21st 2025. The pinball machine was given away at random at the end of qualifying on Saturday. Kyle Peltier was the lucky winner of the restored Williams Police Force pinball machine!
What's it Like Playing the New Pokémon Pinball Machine?
TL;DRPokémon Pinball hands-on impressions from Stern Media Day with emerging female creators.
I'm excited to share my first impressions of the new Pokémon Pinball machine! This video features a conversation about the game with Mel and Bonnie. It includes insights into its design and how it brings the world of Pokémon to life in a fun, interactive pinball machine. Whether you're a long-time fan of Pokémon or new to the world of pinball, this discussion offers a unique look at the fusion of these two beloved hobbies, especially for fans of Pikachu and other iconic characters. 👉 Follow her for more pinball storytelling SPONSOR: ── TIMESTAMPS ── Cooltoy - Vic_VP - ── MORE FROM THIS SERIES ── 🎥 First Impressions with Erin Winick Anthony: 🎥 My Pokémon Pinball Review: Video uploading soon! ── ABOUT THIS CHANNEL ── I'm Erika a filmmaker who fell into a pinball rabbit hole and never came back. This channel documents pinball's stories, people, and evolution. New here? Welcome. ── CONNECT ── Instagram: Facebook: Twitch: Sweater:
Earth Wind Fire Retro (Zaccaria Table Review)
By Indie Gamer ChickEARTH WIND FIRE RETRO A distant cousin to 70s hits like Centigrade or Sheriff, only without much in the way of dynamic scoring. Besides a pair of high-yielding bumpers, the targets are four roll-over targets that have to be hit twice in a single ball to score their maximum value. That’s nothing compared to the … Continue reading "Earth Wind Fire Retro (Zaccaria Table Review)"
Alice Goes to Wonderland Plunger upgrade
TL;DRBrief thank-you video with no detailed content.
This short video shows how to reinstall the shooter rod rubber cap and assemble the plunger housing on your Wonderland Amusements pinball machine.
Unboxing Gold!!!
Tha Analogue 3D in its golden funtastic glory. Is it the right shade of gold?!?
Episode 1195: "Kaneda Rants About Dungeon Crawlers, Pokemon Scalpers & $1,000 Alice Game"
19 min listenTL;DRKaneda critiques Dungeon Crawler Carl viability, Pokemon scalper oversupply, and miniature pinball quality for price.
Maybe the best show of the day from Kaneda.
Sea Ray part 2
3 min listenNate ramble about Pinball stuff and how he likes the person who sold him the game.
DPP #231 "Let's go to Jack in the Box!"
29 min listenBy donald garrisonTL;DRDon covers American Pinball's Cirqus Voltaire, Barrels' Dungeon Crawler Carl, Jersey Jack's connectivity patent, and his Beetlejuice build.
What else do you do after a night of drinking in LA? hahaSo much to talk about!Cirqus Voltaire remake?!Dungeon Crawler Carl!Spooky updates!No new P3 at TPF??So much more!!
Chris Hibler PinballVideoWilliams Addams Family preDCS Sound Board with Ridiculous Solder Bridge5mo agoFive Minutes to Tilt #7 – John Borg on Leaving a Safe Job to Design Star Wars Pinball
TL;DRJohn Borg shares how he left a secure job to design pinball, starting with Star Wars in 1991.
Untold Pinball Stories – Episode: John Borg At the Dutch Pinball Museum, we believe pinball is more than machines. It’s about people. Stories. Legacy. In this episode of Five Minutes to Tilt, we sit down with John Borg from @sternpinballinc designer of iconic machines including Star Wars, for a fast, honest, five-minute story. Timed with a real kitchen timer. No script. No second takes. Just one story. John shares how he once made a decision that didn’t make sense on paper… Taking a job that paid less, but promised something more important. He talks about choosing creativity over certainty. And how that decision led him from simply loving games… to designing Star Wars pinball machines himself. From playing the worlds he admired… To helping create them. A story about risk. About passion. And about trusting the path that feels right. This series is our way of preserving the voices behind the silverball. Because pinball history doesn’t only live in backglasses and playfields. It lives in people. Enjoy the story. Recorded by the Dutch Pinball Museum, Rotterdam Five minutes. One untold story. Untold Pinball Stories – Aflevering: John Borg Bij het Dutch Pinball Museum geloven we dat pinball meer is dan machines. Het gaat om mensen. Verhalen. Erfgoed. In deze aflevering van Five Minutes to Tilt gaan we in gesprek met John Borg van @sternpinballinc ontwerper van iconische flipperkasten waaronder Star Wars, voor een eerlijk verhaal van vijf minuten. Getimed met een echte kookwekker. Geen script. Geen herkansingen. Gewoon één verhaal. John vertelt hoe hij ooit een keuze maakte die op papier niet logisch leek… Hij nam een baan die minder betaalde, maar iets belangrijkers beloofde. Hij vertelt over het kiezen voor creativiteit in plaats van zekerheid. En hoe die beslissing hem bracht van het spelen van games… naar het ontwerpen van Star Wars flipperkasten zelf. Van het bewonderen van die werelden… Tot het helpen creëren ervan. Een verhaal over risico nemen. Over passie.
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They Need to Fix This...
So I finished unboxing and built my Wonderland Amusements Alice Goes to Wonderland Pinball and found a MAJOR issue. Hopefully the team at Wonderland is already aware and have a solution for my pinball and any others that may be experiencing this issue too. If you built your already, please chime in to let me know if you're experiencing any issues! Music: @Vector_U @WhiteBatAudio Karl Casey
Pinball Mod Talk: Episode 32
TL;DRHosts discuss Pokemon's accessibility-focused design and debut a card dispenser mod concept for arcade integration.
We're doing it again. Join Rob and Davey on March 2nd for our live stream show, where we talk all things Pinball Mods!
ALICE IN WONDERLAND PINBALL: The $1,000 Mechanical Miracle? LIVE Unboxing | Wonderland Amusements
LIVE Unboxing of Wonderland Amusements - Alice Goes to Wonderland Pinball The wait is over. The "Bold Guarantee" has reached its deadline. Back in March 2025, Wonderland Amusements made a promise that shook the arcade community: “Deliver in 12 months, or your money back.” Today is March 2, 2026, and the boxes are officially landing on porches. Join Detroit Love and Kongs-R-Us for a massive 2-hour live event as Kongs R Us unbox, assemble, and put the first mechanical "home-scale" pinball machine through its paces. We’re going deep into the guts of this machine to see if it’s the "Arcade1Up of Pinball" or just a high-end toy. The Logistical Win: Wonderland’s partnership with Spreetail and why your machine is coming in two separate boxes. The Build: Real steel, real solenoids, and 3/4" plywood—is it built to last? Modder’s Corner: We discuss the 2D vs. 3D Sculpted Upgrades (Cheshire Cat & Queen of Hearts). The "eBay Truth-Bomb": We discuss that $999 "Free Shipping" listing leak and how the community forced Wonderland to protect the backers. First Flip: We test the 8 Tasks and see if the production code fixed the issues Kongs saw at LA Comic-Con 2025. 👉 Kongs-R-Us: / @KongsRUs 👉 Detroit Love: / @DetroitLove
Episode 16 - David Van Es (Barrels Of Fun Pinball) / Pokemon + Beetlejuice!
1 hr 33 min listenTL;DRNudgecast explores 2026's major pinball releases and interviews David Van Es on design, immersion, and Barrels of Fun's vision.
WE ARE OFFICIALLY BACK FOR SEASON TWO - And we have a great episode. CEO and "Mischief Maker" David Van Es joins us to talk about his epic life journey, leading him to now head up Barrels Of Fun pinball, the people behind "Labyrinth", "Dune", and most recently the instant sell out - "Winchester Mystery House". Does he give a massive hint about the next Barrels game - YUP! Ian and Shane also discuss playing Pokemon at the Stern media day, and their thoughts on the latest games to hit the street - Beetlejuice, and Winchester Mystery House. NEED A GAME? Pokemon anyone? Maybe you need to get on the list for the next BoF game? Hit up MAD PINBALL... the best customer service, and not too hard on the eyes either. info@madpinball.com and tell 'em we sent you for a free shirt and free shipping on a Stern when you buy a pinball machine!
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