# EXCLUSIVE: BITRONIC’S NEXT PINBALL MACHINE IS BASED ON A POPULAR NETFLIX SHOW

**Source:** Knapp Arcade  
**Type:** article  
**Published:** 2022-01-27  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.knapparcade.org/exclusive-bitronic-s-next-pinball-machine-is-based-on-a-popular-netflix-show

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## Analysis

Knapp Arcade reports that Bitronic, an emerging pinball manufacturer, has completed its first 100-unit production run of Super Hoop and is ramping up to 300 units. The company plans to release a Netflix-licensed pinball game in 2024 with the license already secured. Bitronic has in-house manufacturing capabilities and may produce additional Quetzal-themed machines beyond the Netflix title.

### Key Claims

- [HIGH] Bitronic's first 100-unit Super Hoop production run is complete and being distributed in Europe — _Direct report from Knapp Arcade exclusive coverage of Bitronic's production status_
- [HIGH] Bitronic has started a second production run of 300 Super Hoop units — _Stated in production roadmap from Knapp Arcade exclusive_
- [HIGH] Bitronic will release a Netflix-licensed pinball game in 2024 — _Direct quote: 'in 2024 we will release a licensed and highly playable super pinball from a popular series that airs on NETFLIX'_
- [HIGH] The Netflix game license has already been secured — _Stated in exclusive: 'The license for this game has already been secured'_
- [MEDIUM] Bitronic has all equipment necessary to build parts in-house — _Reported capability but no specific details provided_
- [LOW] Bitronic may manufacture Tokyo Drift or Captain Nemo Quetzal machines — _Described as 'very possible' — speculative, not confirmed_

### Notable Quotes

> "in 2024 we will release a licensed and highly playable super pinball from a popular series that airs on NETFLIX"
> — **Bitronic (via Knapp Arcade exclusive)**
> _Official announcement of major future product with secured licensing_

> "It seems like we're all Bitronic news all the time here lol, but it's not every day that a major new pinball manufacturer appears out of nowhere."
> — **Knapp Arcade author**
> _Editorial acknowledgment that Bitronic is emerging as significant new industry player_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| Bitronic | company | Emerging pinball manufacturer with in-house production capabilities, producing Super Hoop and planning Netflix-licensed machine |
| Super Hoop | game | Bitronic's first pinball machine, 400 total units planned across two production runs (100 + 300) |
| Netflix | organization | Entertainment platform providing licensed IP for Bitronic's planned 2024 pinball game |
| Nitro Pinball | company | North American distributor for Bitronic Super Hoop machines |
| Flip N Out | company | North American distributor for Bitronic Super Hoop machines |
| Knapp Arcade | organization | Source publication reporting exclusive Bitronic news |
| Quetzal | product_line | Bitronic pinball machine line; potential future titles include Tokyo Drift and Captain Nemo |
| Tokyo Drift | game | Potential future Quetzal pinball machine from Bitronic (not confirmed) |
| Captain Nemo | game | Potential future Quetzal pinball machine from Bitronic (not confirmed) |

### Topics

- **Primary:** New manufacturer emergence, Production roadmap and capacity, Netflix licensing deal
- **Secondary:** Distribution partnerships (North America/Europe), In-house manufacturing capabilities, Future product pipeline

### Sentiment

**Positive** (0.75) — Optimistic tone regarding Bitronic's emergence as a credible new manufacturer with secured licensing and growing production capacity. Casual acknowledgment of media coverage frequency suggests good news momentum.

### Signals

- **[event_signal]** Bitronic emergence as major new pinball manufacturer entering market with established distribution partnerships and in-house production capability (confidence: high) — Company completing 100-unit first run, ramping to 300-unit second run, with European distribution active and North American partnerships via Nitro Pinball and Flip N Out
- **[leak_detection]** Exclusive details about unannounced Netflix-licensed Bitronic pinball machine reveal licensing has been secured and production planned for 2024 (confidence: high) — Knapp Arcade exclusive reporting specific details about Netflix license, 2024 launch, and production plans for unannounced game
- **[licensing_signal]** Netflix IP licensing for pinball represents expansion of streaming entertainment IP into pinball game market (confidence: high) — Bitronic has already secured license for popular Netflix series to release as pinball game in 2024
- **[market_signal]** New manufacturer with production capacity and secured licensing entering competitive pinball market (confidence: high) — Bitronic's in-house manufacturing capability, 400-unit Super Hoop production across two runs, and advance licensing deals indicate serious market entry
- **[product_strategy]** Bitronic planning multi-machine pipeline with potential Quetzal line extensions (Tokyo Drift, Captain Nemo) beyond Super Hoop and Netflix title (confidence: medium) — Statement that 'it is very possible that Bitronic will manufacture other Quetzal pinball machines' indicates future product development consideration

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## Transcript

It seems like we’re all Bitronic news all the time here lol, but it‘s not every day that a major new pinball manufacturer appears out of nowhere. Here’s the inside scoop on the company.

Bitronic’s first 100 unit production run of Super Hoop is complete and currently being sent out to distributors in Europe. They have already started on the second production run of 300 units. Some of this batch will be available for sale in North America through Nitro Pinball and Flip N Out. Production of Super Hoop will continue throughout 2022 and 2023.

The company has plans to make pinball a big part of its future. It already has all of the equipment necessary to build its own parts in-house. After the Super Hoop run is complete in “2024 we will release a licensed and highly playable super pinball from a popular series that airs on NETFLIX.” The license for this game has already been secured.

Beyond that, it is very possible that Bitronic will manufacture other Quetzal pinball machines, such as Tokyo Drift or Captain Nemo.

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*Exported from Journalist Tool on 2026-04-13 | Item ID: 3f0b9deb-7405-4896-84eb-8fd0f891d177*