# Barrels of Fun Shows Off New Brighter Labyrinth Gameplay Video Featuring New Code

**Source:** Knapp Arcade  
**Type:** article  
**Published:** 2023-10-17  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.knapparcade.org/barrels-of-fun-shows-off-new-brighter-labyrinth-gameplay-video-featuring-new-code

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## Analysis

Barrels of Fun released a gameplay tutorial video for Labyrinth pinball featuring Bowen Kerins demonstrating rules and strategy on work-in-progress code. The video was filmed at Barrels of Fun headquarters in Houston and highlights multiball modes, shot sequences, and game objectives. Kerins, a legendary competitive player and rules designer, led the rules design for Labyrinth and will be available for hands-on play at upcoming expos in Chicago and Houston.

### Key Claims

- [HIGH] Bowen Kerins has five PAPA and IFPA World Championships — _Stated as biographical fact about Kerins' competitive record_
- [HIGH] Bowen Kerins built the rules for Alice Cooper's Nightmare Castle and Rick and Morty at Spooky Pinball — _Credited design work at Spooky Pinball_
- [HIGH] Bowen Kerins designed rules for Final Resistance at Multimorphic — _Credited design work at Multimorphic_
- [HIGH] Bowen Kerins led rules design for Labyrinth pinball — _Explicitly stated in article_
- [HIGH] The video contains gameplay on work-in-progress code, with updated versions playable at upcoming expos — _Explicitly stated that video is WIP and updated versions will be at Pinball Expo Chicago (Oct 18-21) and Houston Arcade Expo (Nov 10-12)_

### Notable Quotes

> "Enter the Labyrinth with Bowen Kerins at your side! Filmed at Barrels of Fun HQ in Houston, Texas, learn the foundations of Labyrinth pinball gameplay."
> — **Content description**
> _Introduction to the tutorial video highlighting the collaborative effort between Barrels of Fun and Bowen Kerins_

> "This video contains gameplay on a work-in-progress version of the code. Be sure to stop by Pinball Expo in Chicago Oct 18-21 and the Houston Arcade Expo Nov 10-12 to try the most up to date version of the game."
> — **Barrels of Fun/Content**
> _Important disclaimer about code status and call-to-action for expo attendance to experience updated version_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| Barrels of Fun | company | Boutique pinball manufacturer producing Labyrinth game; based in Houston, Texas |
| Bowen Kerins | person | Legendary competitive pinball player with 5 PAPA/IFPA World Championships; rules designer for Labyrinth, Alice Cooper's Nightmare Castle, Rick and Morty, and Final Resistance |
| Labyrinth | product | Pinball machine by Barrels of Fun based on Jim Henson's 1986 film; receiving code updates and tutorial content |
| Pinball Expo Chicago | event | Major pinball community event occurring Oct 18-21; location where updated Labyrinth code will be playable |
| Houston Arcade Expo | event | Pinball and arcade event occurring Nov 10-12; location where updated Labyrinth code will be playable |
| Spooky Pinball | company | Boutique pinball manufacturer; Bowen Kerins designed rules for Alice Cooper's Nightmare Castle and Rick and Morty |
| Multimorphic | company | Pinball manufacturer; Bowen Kerins designed Final Resistance module for P3 platform |
| Alice Cooper's Nightmare Castle | product | Spooky Pinball game with rules by Bowen Kerins |
| Rick and Morty | product | Spooky Pinball game with rules by Bowen Kerins |
| Final Resistance | product | Multimorphic P3 module designed by Bowen Kerins |

### Topics

- **Primary:** Code updates and game balance, Rules design and gameplay tutorial, Bowen Kerins' role in Labyrinth development
- **Secondary:** Promotional/educational content strategy, Upcoming expo playtesting opportunities

### Sentiment

**Positive** (0.85) — Content is promotional and celebratory of Labyrinth development progress. Highlights collaboration with respected designer. No negative criticism or concerns expressed. Tone is enthusiastic about gameplay features and community engagement.

### Signals

- **[community_signal]** Barrels of Fun producing educational tutorial content featuring expert rules designer to build community understanding and hype for Labyrinth ahead of release (confidence: high) — Tutorial video with Bowen Kerins demonstrating gameplay, rules, and strategy; scheduled expo playtesting opportunities announced
- **[event_signal]** Barrels of Fun strategically planning product demonstrations at major expos (Pinball Expo Chicago, Houston Arcade Expo) to showcase development progress (confidence: high) — Specific mention of Oct 18-21 Chicago expo and Nov 10-12 Houston expo with promise of most up-to-date playable version
- **[product_strategy]** Labyrinth is receiving active code updates and iterations based on work-in-progress designation; multiple versions available for testing at different events (confidence: high) — Video explicitly states it contains WIP code and promises more up-to-date version at upcoming expos

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## Transcript

Breaking News...

Enter the Labyrinth with Bowen Kerins at your side! Filmed at Barrels of Fun HQ in Houston, Texas, learn the foundations of Labyrinth pinball gameplay. Will you go up or down? Are you ready to take on The Cleaners or the Oubliette? How do you recruit your friends for the journey?

Here’s how to pave your path to the Goblin King’s castle and grab some multiballs along the way. This video contains gameplay on a work-in-progress version of the code. Be sure to stop by Pinball Expo in Chicago Oct 18-21 and the Houston Arcade Expo Nov 10-12 to try the most up to date version of the game.

Bowen Kerins is well-known from his PAPA tutorial video series and his championship pinball play, including five PAPA and IFPA World Championships. He built the rules for Alice Cooper’s Nightmare Castle and Rick and Morty at Spooky Pinball, and Final Resistance at Multimorphic. He knows the rules and strategy of most games and game designers inside and out. His work on the rules for Labyrinth pinball has been invaluable.

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