# THIS WEEK'S ARCADE & PINBALL NEWS - 4/8/2022 **Source:** Knapp Arcade **Type:** article **Published:** 2022-04-08 **Beat:** Pinball **URL:** https://www.knapparcade.org/this-week-s-arcade-pinball-news-4-8-2022 --- ## Analysis Knapp Arcade weekly news roundup (April 8, 2022) covers rumors and announcements of upcoming pinball machines including White Water 2, Jaws, and This is Spinal Tap is Spinal Tap in final testing. The piece also highlights new pinball venues opening across the US (Memphis, Ohio, Maine), documents Multimorphic P3 wait times exceeding one year, and shares Stern production forecasts through August 2022. ### Key Claims - [HIGH] Multimorphic P3 JAWS (Premium/LE) estimated wait time is now over a year — _Knapp Arcade headline (April 8, 2022)_ - [HIGH] This is Spinal Tap is Spinal Tap pinball is in final testing — _Knapp Arcade article headline (April 8, 2022)_ - [MEDIUM] Evidence that a JAWS (Pro) (Premium/LE) is in the works — _Knapp Arcade article headline; phrased as speculation/evidence rather than confirmation_ - [MEDIUM] A White Water 2 JAWS (Premium/LE) exists with sneak peek available — _Knapp Arcade article headline; described as 'rumored' indicating unconfirmed status_ - [MEDIUM] Stern Pinball has rumored production schedules through August 2022 — _Knapp Arcade article headline; described as 'rumored' indicating insider/leaked information_ - [MEDIUM] Circus Maximus and Kingpin Pinball are alive (in development) — _Knapp Arcade article headline; phrased as confirmation but context suggests recent development update_ ### Entities | Name | Type | Context | |------|------|---------| | Knapp Arcade | organization | Pinball news media platform curating industry news and announcements | | David Yopp | person | Operator/owner of Flip Side pinball bar in Memphis, Tennessee | | Flip Side | venue | New pinball bar in Memphis, Tennessee opened by David Yopp featuring 16-pin lineup and custom backglass bar | | Pins Mechanical | venue | New arcade bar with pinball machines opening in Ohio City | | Stern Pinball | company | Major pinball manufacturer with production forecasts and rumored pipeline through August 2022 | | Multimorphic | company | Boutique pinball manufacturer with P3 platform; experiencing 1+ year wait times and developing new game | | Homepin | company | Pinball manufacturer developing This is Spinal Tap with games in final testing phase | | White Water 2 | game | Rumored sequel to Williams' classic White Water; sneak peek available | | Jaws | game | Rumored pinball machine based on the Jaws IP; evidence of machine in works and custom retheme documented | | This is Spinal Tap | game | Homepin pinball machine in final testing; new playfield pictures recently shared | | Circus Maximus | game | Pinball machine recently confirmed as alive/in development | | Kingpin | game | Pinball machine (Kingpin Pinball) recently confirmed as alive/in development | | Grand Theft Auto | game | Custom/homebrew pinball machine retheme featured in news roundup | | Godzilla | game | Stern Pinball game (2021, Pro edition) featured in Flip Side Memphis lineup | | Rush | game | Stern Pinball game (2022, Pro edition) featured in Flip Side Memphis lineup | ### Signals - **[rumor_hype]** White Water 2 sequel rumored with sneak peek available; community speculation about classic Williams sequel (confidence: medium) — Knapp Arcade dedicated article: 'A Sneak Peek at the Rumored White Water 2?' - **[leak_detection]** Jaws pinball machine details emerging through unofficial channels with evidence of machine in works (confidence: medium) — Two articles: 'Evidence that a Jaws Pinball Machine is in the Works?' and 'First Look at a Brand New Jaws Pinball Retheme' - **[manufacturing_signal]** Multimorphic P3 platform experiencing severe supply constraints with estimated wait time exceeding one year (confidence: high) — Headline: 'Multimorphic P3 Pinball Machine Estimated Wait Time is Now Over a Year. New Game in the Works.' - **[product_launch]** Homepin's This is Spinal Tap pinball machine in final testing phase with playfield photos and first look available (confidence: high) — Two articles documenting final testing status and new playfield pictures - **[venue_signal]** Multiple new pinball/arcade bars opening across US in spring 2022: Flip Side (Memphis), Pins Mechanical (Ohio), Maine locations, Savannah locations (confidence: high) — Dedicated articles on Flip Side Memphis with 16-pin lineup, Pins Mechanical in Ohio City, arcade bar expansion in Maine and Georgia - **[community_signal]** Documented growth of pinball bars and arcade venues in multiple US regions (Ohio, Maine, Georgia, Tennessee) (confidence: high) — Multiple venue announcements and articles documenting pinball scene expansion - **[business_signal]** Stern Pinball rumored production schedule through August 2022 available; insider/leaked information (confidence: medium) — Knapp Arcade article: 'Stern Pinball's Rumored Production through August 2022' - **[market_signal]** Multimorphic experiencing extreme demand relative to production capacity with concurrent new game development (confidence: high) — Over one year wait time for P3 platform while new game announced - **[product_concern]** Multimorphic P3 wait times now exceed one year, suggesting significant supply chain or production challenges (confidence: high) — Headline documentation of wait time milestone - **[content_signal]** Knapp Arcade aggregating 15+ news stories in single weekly roundup indicating high volume of industry activity and announcements (confidence: high) — Weekly news roundup structure with multiple dedicated articles --- ## Transcript Happy Friday everyone. Here's this week's News. Enjoy! Porn and Punching Bags...The Collapse of Capcom Pinball https://www.knapparcade.org/post/porn-and-punching-bags-the-collapse-of-capcom-pinball A Sneak Peek at the Rumored White Water 2? https://www.knapparcade.org/post/a-sneak-peek-at-the-rumored-white-water-2?fbclid=IwAR31Qc9IJVASYOdGHorDh8SQjY0PZvHLoEjAhj4_Y9geUXAdhccrGJ_E0LM Circus Maximus and Kingpin Pinball are ALIVE! https://www.knapparcade.org/post/circus-maximus-and-kingpin-pinball-are-alive?fbclid=IwAR3QV8BhI7-qwQ2Ho-TnDOJo0Oey0SWnR_I1eqs7P_aHdAeaxhE9jfhpe84 Evidence that a Jaws Pinball Machine is in the Works? https://www.knapparcade.org/post/evidence-that-a-jaws-pinball-machine-is-in-the-works?fbclid=IwAR3QV8BhI7-qwQ2Ho-TnDOJo0Oey0SWnR_I1eqs7P_aHdAeaxhE9jfhpe84 Stern Pinball's Rumored Production through August 2022 https://www.knapparcade.org/post/stern-pinball-s-rumored-production-through-august-2022?fbclid=IwAR1aB_Gq8BP-iKuh3OekKv__GrjmB50h4-419oPj0CYZTtZY3hIgVqWqknw Stern pinball's April Fool's joke LOL Multimorphic P3 Pinball Machine Estimated Wait Time is Now Over a Year. New Game in the Works. https://www.knapparcade.org/post/multimorphic-p3-pinball-machine-estimated-wait-time-is-now-over-a-year-new-game-in-the-works?fbclid=IwAR1881n2cO2_9WIFoOT1Ih4cV_M02pseOKw09dt1lCAdQ2duFWsYw7apOUs Check out how awesome this bar made out of pinball backglasses looks. And my favorite Atari backglass art on the wall behind it. There’s tables with lit pinball playfields inside. TV screens above every pinball machine and a great 16 pin lineup. David Yopp’s new pinball bar in Memphis, Tennessee, “Flip Side,” looks awesome. It is now fully open and from the looks of recent pictures of it, Rockin’. Here’s the initial pinball lineup, courtesy of Pinball Map: AC/DC (Pro Vault Edition) (Stern, 2017) Black Knight: Sword of Rage (Pro) (Stern, 2019) Blackout (Williams, 1980) Captain Fantastic and The Brown Dirt Cowboy (Bally, 1975) Dirty Harry (Williams, 1995) Godzilla (Pro) (Stern, 2021) Hotdoggin' (Bally, 1979) Paragon (Bally, 1978) Royal Flush (Gottlieb, 1976) Rush (Pro) (Stern, 2022) The Six Million Dollar Man (Bally, 1978) Skateball (Bally, 1980) Spider-Man (Vault Edition) (Stern, 2016) Star Trek (Premium Vault) (Stern, 2018) Star Wars (Pro) (Stern, 2017) Wizard! (Bally, 1975) https://www.flipsidememphis.com There’s a new Pins Mechanical arcade bar in Ohio… New in Town: Pins Mechanical Co. and 16-Bit Bar and Arcade open in Ohio City https://www.wkyc.com/article/entertainment/places/new-in-town-pins-mechanical-co-and-16-bit-bar-and-arcade-open-ohio-city/95-db0db39f-99e5-4227-92d0-755a7f2f61a2?fbclid=IwAR0bKOi7gct5SBo8Mmk7MmFkF2xppo8Ah5w6Qkzl9jWNE1vLDHsgE8rS540 Here’s a cool article about the growth of arcade bars in Maine… Arcade bars take up quarters in southern Maine https://www.pressherald.com/2022/04/04/arcade-bars-take-up-quarters-in-southern-maine/?fbclid=IwAR0EMPddJklOt6r6B6gjwgkIdD-QpQXBIiUN6lQS4I_sV4uAW8WuZZzA7Ek Here's a neat article about the Savannah, Georgia pinball scene Wizards unite! Pinball enthusiasts find outlets in Savannah as collectors, fans foster community https://www.savannahnow.com/story/entertainment/2022/04/06/ghost-city-pinball-graveface-museum-savannah-games/9409848002/?fbclid=IwAR2SgAW3RNle965ELvfE1o_AzTBj3dz9mVJhBMHzjCj4uND0_QZB5fAsHYc First Look at a Brand New Jaws Pinball Retheme https://www.knapparcade.org/post/brand-new-jaws-pinball-retheme?fbclid=IwAR1881n2cO2_9WIFoOT1Ih4cV_M02pseOKw09dt1lCAdQ2duFWsYw7apOUs Check Out the Mind-Blowing Pinball Lineup at this German Pinball Bar https://www.knapparcade.org/post/check-out-the-mind-blowing-pinball-lineup-at-this-german-pinball-bar?fbclid=IwAR0EMPddJklOt6r6B6gjwgkIdD-QpQXBIiUN6lQS4I_sV4uAW8WuZZzA7Ek New Custom Grand Theft Auto Pinball Machine https://www.knapparcade.org/post/new-custom-grand-theft-auto-pinball-machine?fbclid=IwAR33SqqoqQB688-OgH-A-uUI0JCBxWG0zdo06n6upfc2pDst2VEr0BmWOR8 Pinball and Beer, Mmmmmm. Ohio's PinBrew Festival is this weekend. First Look at Homepin's This is Spinal Tap Pinball. Games are in Final Testing. https://www.knapparcade.org/post/first-look-at-homepin-s-this-is-spinal-tap-pinball-games-are-in-final-testing?fbclid=IwAR33SqqoqQB688-OgH-A-uUI0JCBxWG0zdo06n6upfc2pDst2VEr0BmWOR8 New Pictures of Homepin's This is Spinal Tap Playfield https://www.knapparcade.org/post/new-pictures-of-homepin-s-this-is-spinal-tap-playfield?fbclid=IwAR34cOIJqCbkLeS-hrn9DJ6pd_YFeQz0B3YJnSLXP6SHIgiJafMF5VZDhC8 A DropBox promotional video that shows behind the scenes at Stern Pinball Pinball Machine sighting! When I read that this 3.5 Million Texas home had a "Party Barn" I said "Come On Pinball..." Sure enough there is one, only one though, a Stern KISS. https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/14357-S-Fm-548-Rockwall-TX-75032/250355236_zpid/?fbclid=IwAR2tQY2cBrN7m2tXszv-_S1kTb2x5b2IEgtPH2h9GJDN-RfaCfK3q9zph8c _(Acquisition: raw_text, Enrichment: v1)_ --- *Exported from Journalist Tool on 2026-08-04 | Item ID: 29658afd-fe00-4386-9215-953fd3744dd0*