# First Ever Gameplay Video of Labyrinth Pinball, featuring Bowen Kerins at Wormhole Pinball

**Source:** Knapp Arcade  
**Type:** article  
**Published:** 2023-10-16  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.knapparcade.org/first-ever-gameplay-video-of-labyrinth-pinball-featuring-bowen-kerins-at-wormhole-pinball

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## Analysis

Knapp Arcade reports the first gameplay video of Barrels of Fun's debut game Labyrinth, filmed at Wormhole Pinball with designer Bowen Kerins. The video shows work-in-progress code, with updated versions promised for upcoming expos and on the Barrels of Fun YouTube channel.

### Key Claims

- [HIGH] Barrels of Fun's Labyrinth is their debut game — _Article opening states 'Barrel of Fun Pinball's debut game, Labyrinth'_
- [HIGH] Wormhole Pinball hosted Bowen Kerins and the Barrels of Fun team for recording — _Stated directly: 'Wormhole Pinball hosted Bowen Kerins and the Barrels of Fun team to record a tutorial'_
- [HIGH] The released gameplay video shows work-in-progress code — _Article notes 'this is a work-in-progress version of the code'_
- [HIGH] Updated code video would be published 10/17 on Barrels of Fun YouTube — _Stated directly: 'Updated code video will publish tomorrow, 10/17 and can be viewed on the Barrel of Fun YouTube page'_

### Notable Quotes

> "A few weeks ago Wormhole Pinball hosted Bowen Kerins and the Barrels of Fun team to record a tutorial of Jim Henson's Labyrinth."
> — **Knapp Arcade**
> _Confirms the recording session details and establishes Bowen Kerins' involvement in the tutorial_

> "FYI, this is a work-in-progress version of the code. The most up to date code will be able to be seen at the upcoming Expos."
> — **Knapp Arcade**
> _Important qualifier that the gameplay shown is not final; sets expectation for evolution before release_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| Barrels of Fun | company | Boutique pinball manufacturer releasing their debut game Labyrinth |
| Labyrinth | game | Jim Henson's Labyrinth themed pinball game; debut title from Barrels of Fun |
| Bowen Kerins | person | Prominent pinball designer featured in gameplay tutorial at Wormhole Pinball |
| Wormhole Pinball | company | Houston-based pinball arcade venue that hosted recording session for Labyrinth tutorial |
| Jim Henson's Labyrinth | product | 1986 film that serves as the IP basis for the Labyrinth pinball machine |
| Knapp Arcade | company | Content creator/outlet reporting on Labyrinth gameplay video release |

### Topics

- **Primary:** New game release/announcement, Gameplay video and content creation, Code updates and development
- **Secondary:** Bowen Kerins involvement, Wormhole Pinball venue

### Sentiment

**Positive** (0.85) — Announcement tone is celebratory ('It's Here!') with focus on milestone achievement (first gameplay video). No criticism or concerns raised.

### Signals

- **[community_signal]** Barrels of Fun utilizing community venues (Wormhole Pinball) and community figures (Bowen Kerins) for game promotion and tutorial content (confidence: high) — Wormhole Pinball hosting session with Bowen Kerins; additional Wormhole crew gameplay videos promised; YouTube content pipeline
- **[event_signal]** First official gameplay video of Labyrinth released; milestone event for Barrels of Fun's debut game (confidence: high) — Article opening: 'It's Here! Below is the first ever gameplay video of Barrel of Fun Pinball's debut game, Labyrinth.'
- **[product_strategy]** Game is in active code development phase with planned updates before wider exposure at expos (confidence: high) — 'this is a work-in-progress version of the code. The most up to date code will be able to be seen at the upcoming Expos'

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## Transcript

It's Here! Below is the first ever gameplay video of Barrel of Fun Pinball's debut game, Labyrinth.

A few weeks ago Wormhole Pinball hosted Bowen Kerins and the Barrels of Fun team to record a tutorial of Jim Henson's Labyrinth. Videos of the Wormhole Crew playing this pin will be coming soon....

FYI, this is a work-in-progress version of the code. The most up to date code will be able to be seen at the upcoming Expos. Updated code video will publish tomorrow, 10/17 and can be viewed on the Barrel of Fun YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/@BoFPinball

People can order the machine from www.shop.kollectfun.com or authorized dealers.

You can also check out Wormhole Pinball at https://wormholepinball.com

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