# HAGGIS PINBALL BEGINS MANUFACTURING FATHOM REVISITED

**Source:** Knapp Arcade  
**Type:** article  
**Published:** 2022-01-18  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.knapparcade.org/haggis-pinball-begins-manufacturing-fathom-revisited

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## Analysis

Haggis Pinball, an Australian boutique manufacturer, has announced it has begun manufacturing Fathom Revisited, a licensed remake of the classic 1981 Bally pinball machine. The company notified customers via email and social media. The original Fathom is widely regarded as one of the most aesthetically beautiful pinball games ever produced.

### Key Claims

- [HIGH] Haggis Pinball has begun manufacturing Fathom Revisited — _Direct announcement from Haggis Pinball via Facebook statement quoted in article_
- [HIGH] Fathom Revisited is Haggis Pinball's second title — _Article states 'Haggis Pinball just announced that it has begun manufacturing its second title'_
- [HIGH] Fathom is a classic Bally machine — _Article describes it as 'the beautiful classic Bally machine, Fathom' and references it as originally produced_
- [HIGH] Fathom Revisited is a licensed remake — _Article explicitly states 'a licensed remake of the beautiful classic Bally machine'_

### Notable Quotes

> "Fathom(TM) Revisited is Now in Manufacturing. All customers should have received an email from us. If you haven't please check the usual email junk folders and send us a note via sales@haggispinball.com Dive Again !!"
> — **Haggis Pinball (official statement)**
> _Official announcement of manufacturing commencement and customer notification_

> "In my opinion, Fathom is one of the most beautiful games ever made."
> — **Knapp Arcade (article author)**
> _Critical appraisal of original Fathom's aesthetic design quality_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| Haggis Pinball | company | Australian boutique pinball manufacturer; announced manufacturing of Fathom Revisited as second title |
| Fathom Revisited | product | Licensed remake of classic 1981 Bally pinball machine; currently in manufacturing by Haggis Pinball; second title from manufacturer |
| Fathom | game | Classic Bally pinball machine from 1981; nautical/underwater theme; widely regarded as one of most beautiful pinball designs ever created |
| Bally | company | Classic pinball manufacturer; original developer of Fathom (1981) |
| Greg Freres | person | Artist associated with Fathom; created artwork for the game; mentioned as autographed print owner |
| MR86 | person | Pinside forum user who provided details/images of Fathom Revisited to Knapp Arcade |
| Knapp Arcade | organization | Source publication covering pinball news and industry updates |

### Topics

- **Primary:** New game manufacturing announcement, Haggis Pinball product roadmap, Licensed classic game remakes
- **Secondary:** Bally legacy and IP licensing, Australian pinball manufacturing

### Sentiment

**Positive** (0.85) — Article expresses excitement and enthusiasm about manufacturing commencement and celebrates the original Fathom as aesthetically beautiful. No criticism or concerns raised. Tone is celebratory and optimistic about the remake.

### Signals

- **[business_signal]** Haggis Pinball expanding product line to second title; manufacturing capacity and product roadmap progression (confidence: high) — Article identifies Fathom Revisited as 'second title' from Haggis Pinball
- **[licensing_signal]** Licensed remake demonstrates access to classic Bally IP rights for modern reproduction (confidence: high) — Article explicitly states 'licensed remake of the beautiful classic Bally machine'
- **[announcement]** Haggis Pinball officially announces manufacturing commencement of Fathom Revisited (confidence: high) — Direct Facebook statement from Haggis Pinball quoted in article

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## Transcript

Here’s some exciting news, the Australian manufacturer Haggis Pinball just announced that it has begun manufacturing its second title…a licensed remake of the beautiful classic Bally machine, Fathom. I can’t wait to see someone stream the new code!

Here’s the company’s statement on Facebook:

“Fathom(TM) Revisited is Now in Manufacturing.

All customers should have received an email from us. If you haven't please check the usual email junk folders and send us a note via sales@haggispinball.com

Dive Again !!”

Below is a copy of the letter that the company sent to people who have placed orders for the game, courtesy of MR86 on Pinside and a few pictures of this beautiful machine. In my opinion, Fathom is one of the most beautiful games ever made. I even have a Greg Freres autographed Fathom print hanging in my basement arcade / bar.

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