# First Look at Homepin's This is Spinal Tap Pinball. Games are in Final Testing.

**Source:** Knapp Arcade  
**Type:** article  
**Published:** 2022-04-01  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.knapparcade.org/first-look-at-homepin-s-this-is-spinal-tap-pinball-games-are-in-final-testing

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## Analysis

HomePin's This is Spinal Tap pinball machine has entered final CE testing with first units expected to ship soon, primarily to Europe. The game features a 27" monitor and DMD in the backbox, an 'exploding drummer' playfield element, and cabinet artwork has been publicly revealed through Austrian distributor RS-Pinball GmbH's pre-order listing.

### Key Claims

- [HIGH] HomePin is conducting CE testing with the first Spinal Tap pinball machine — _RS-Pinball GmbH distributor information cited by Knapp Arcade based on pre-order website_
- [MEDIUM] First batch of games is supposedly slated to Europe — _Author reporting distributor information; uses 'supposedly' indicating some uncertainty_
- [HIGH] The game features a 27" monitor in the backbox AND a DMD — _Author states 'I was able to find out a little more information on the game's features'_
- [HIGH] The game has 'an exploding drummer' playfield element — _Author's feature research; specific mechanical detail_
- [HIGH] Cabinet art and first official images have been publicly shared — _HomePin Factory Facebook page and RS-Pinball GmbH pre-order website revealed images_

### Notable Quotes

> "the game has 'an exploding drummer' and a 27" monitor in the backbox AND a DMD"
> — **Knapp Arcade (author)**
> _Confirms key hardware specifications for This is Spinal Tap pinball including dual display setup and signature playfield mechanic_

> "According to the distributor Homepin is conducting CE testing with the first Spinal Tap pinball machine and will shipping the game out soon."
> — **Knapp Arcade (reporting RS-Pinball GmbH information)**
> _Confirms game is in final testing phase with imminent shipping timeline_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| HomePin | company | Boutique pinball manufacturer based in Austria; developer of This is Spinal Tap pinball in final testing |
| RS-Pinball GmbH | company | Austrian pinball distributor handling pre-orders and distribution of This is Spinal Tap for European market |
| This is Spinal Tap | game | Licensed pinball machine based on cult film; HomePin's upcoming release featuring 27" monitor, DMD, and exploding drummer mechanic |
| Knapp Arcade | organization | Pinball media outlet reporting on HomePin developments |

### Topics

- **Primary:** Product Pipeline & New Announcements, Manufacturing & Testing, Hardware Specifications
- **Secondary:** European Distribution, Licensed IP

### Sentiment

**Positive** (0.8) — Tone is enthusiastic and informative about HomePin's progress toward release. No negative commentary; author expresses excitement about image reveal and feature details.

### Signals

- **[market_signal]** European distribution strategy with first batch targeting Europe; HomePin prioritizing established regional distributor network (confidence: high) — RS-Pinball GmbH (Austria) handling pre-orders; author notes 'first batch of games is supposedly slated to Europe'
- **[announcement]** This is Spinal Tap pinball officially revealed with cabinet art and specifications; entering final CE testing phase (confidence: high) — RS-Pinball GmbH pre-order website live with cabinet images; HomePin Factory Facebook shared tag image; distributor confirming CE testing
- **[product_strategy]** Game in CE testing phase rather than already shipping, indicating some delay from previous expectations if any existed (confidence: medium) — Author notes 'final testing' and distributor states 'will shipping the game out soon' (future tense), suggesting imminent but not immediate release

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## Transcript

Earlier this week, the Homepin Factory's Facebook page shared a super closeup image of the tag for its first unit of This is Spinal Tap pinball. Super early this morning (here not in Austria I guess lol), the Austrian pinball distributor RS-Pinball GmbH a link to its pre-order website for the game, which includes what appears to be what I believe is the first ever picture of the game's cabinet and art.

According to the distributor Homepin is conducting CE testing with the first Spinal Tap pinball machine and will shipping the game out soon. The first batch of games is supposedly slated to Europe. I was able to find out a little more information on the game's features, including the fact that the game has "an exploding drummer" and a 27" monitor in the backbox AND a DMD.

https://www.rs-pinball.at/produkt/spinal-tap/?fbclid=IwAR0dti8YO6V5dhz9mLxFWis9zjif_1iCmFWfrr2-r6RtMT5JA7LcRXa5HPg

_(Acquisition: raw_text, Enrichment: v1)_

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