# Turner Pinball Merlin's Arcade Production Update

**Source:** Knapp Arcade  
**Type:** article  
**Published:** 2026-02-18  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.knapparcade.org/blog/turner-pinball-merlins-arcade-production-update

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## Analysis

Turner Pinball is shipping Merlin's Arcade at approximately four machines per week and will soon complete pre-orders for the Legendary Edition ($8,995) before transitioning to Arcade Edition ($6,995) production. The company will exhibit both Merlin's Arcade and their first game Ninja Eclipse at Texas Pinball Festival (March 20-22) and teases multiple major announcements over the coming months.

### Key Claims

- [HIGH] Turner Pinball is shipping approximately four machines per week — _Official production update from Turner Pinball via Knapp Arcade_
- [HIGH] Turner will be caught up on pre-orders for Legendary Edition soon, then transition to Arcade Edition — _Production milestone statement in update_
- [HIGH] New Legendary Edition orders will ship within approximately two weeks — _Stated shipping timeframe in production update_
- [MEDIUM] Turner Pinball has 'BIG announcements coming over the next several months' — _Teaser statement in article conclusion; no specifics provided_
- [HIGH] Turner Pinball streams games every Wednesday evening at 7pm Central — _Stated schedule for YouTube and Facebook streams_

### Notable Quotes

> "The Company has been consistently shipping games out the door at a rate of around four machines per week."
> — **Knapp Arcade (reporting Turner Pinball statement)**, N/A
> _Key production capacity indicator showing healthy manufacturing throughput_

> "New orders for Legendary Edition machines will ship within approximately two weeks."
> — **Turner Pinball (via Knapp Arcade)**, N/A
> _Supply availability signal—LE units still in stock with short lead times_

> "Keep an eye on these folks, they have some BIG announcements coming over the next several months."
> — **Knapp Arcade**, N/A
> _Teaser of future product roadmap; suggests new game announcement(s) planned_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| Turner Pinball | company | Boutique pinball manufacturer based in Texas; manufactures Merlin's Arcade and Ninja Eclipse |
| Chris Turner | person | Founder/owner of Turner Pinball; will attend Texas Pinball Festival |
| Merlin's Arcade | game | Turner Pinball's second game; Arthurian legend theme; available in Legendary Edition ($8,995) and Arcade Edition ($6,995) |
| Ninja Eclipse | game | Turner Pinball's first game; will be exhibited at Texas Pinball Festival alongside Merlin's Arcade |
| Texas Pinball Festival | event | Upcoming pinball event in Frisco, Texas, March 20-22, 2026; Turner Pinball will exhibit |
| Knapp Arcade | organization | Pinball news/media outlet reporting on Turner Pinball production update |

### Signals

- **[business_signal]** Turner Pinball maintaining consistent 4 machines/week production rate indicates stable manufacturing operations and healthy demand for boutique manufacturer (confidence: high) — Official production update stating 'consistently shipping games out the door at a rate of around four machines per week'
- **[community_signal]** Turner Pinball maintaining weekly Wednesday 7pm Central streams on YouTube/Facebook demonstrates commitment to community engagement and transparency (confidence: high) — Turner crew streams games every Wednesday evening at 7pm Central on YouTube and Facebook pages
- **[event_signal]** Turner Pinball attending Texas Pinball Festival (March 20-22, 2026) with both machines indicates strong regional presence and commitment to Texas pinball community (confidence: high) — Chris Turner and team will exhibit Merlin's Arcade and Ninja Eclipse at Texas Pinball Festival in Frisco
- **[market_signal]** Merlin's Arcade pricing at $8,995 (LE) and $6,995 (Arcade) reflects Turner Pinball's positioning in premium boutique segment, consistent with specialty manufacturer pricing (confidence: high) — Official pricing: 'The Legendary Edition is $8,995 and the Arcade Edition is $6,995'
- **[announcement]** Turner Pinball teasing 'BIG announcements coming over the next several months' signals planned product roadmap expansion beyond current Merlin's Arcade/Ninja Eclipse lineup (confidence: medium) — Statement: 'they have some BIG announcements coming over the next several months'

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## Transcript

News Turner Pinball Merlin's Arcade Production Update k knapparcade February 18, 2026 Today I have a production update on Turner Pinball's latest game, Merlin's Arcade. The Company has been consistently shipping games out the door at a rate of around four machines per week. They soon will be all caught up on pre-orders for the Legendary Edition of the game. Once that milestone is reached, Turner will begin shipping the Arcade Edition of Merlin's Arcade. Both versions of the game are still available for purchase. New orders for Legendary Edition machines will ship within approximately two weeks. The Legendary Edition is $8,995 and the Arcade Edition is $6,995. Chris Turner and his team will be at the upcoming Texas Pinball Festival, which will take place in Frisco, Texas from March 20th through the 22nd ( https://texaspinball.com/)..) They are bringing both Merlin's Arcade and their first game Ninja Eclipse. The Turner crew streams games every Wednesday evening at 7pm Central on its YouTube and Facebook pages, so make sure to tune in tonight. I have embedded their latest stream of Merlin's Arcade below in case anyone wants to check it out. Below are a bunch of Merlin's production photos that Chris was kind enough to share with all of us. Make sure to keep an eye on these folks, they have some BIG announcements coming over the next several months. https://turnerpinball.com/merlins-arcade/ New sponsor slot Your sponsored ad here Be the first to claim this placement. Contact knapparcade@gmail.com today Turner Pinball Live - EP19 - YouTube Turner Pinball Turner Pinball Live - EP19 Turner Pinball Search Info Shopping / •Live • Posted about 13 hours ago k About knapparcade Site administrator Comments (0) Please sign in to join the conversation. No comments yet Be the first to share your thoughts on this post! Related Articles Turner Pinball Merlin's Arcade Production Update about 13 hours ago Melvin Brouwer-Williams, Formerly of Dutch Pinball Exclusive, Joins American Pinball As Creative Director 1 day ago Stern Officially Reveals New Pokémon Pinball Machine 5 days ago Subscribe to Updates Get the latest pinball news, blog posts, and event announcements delivered to your inbox Subscribe New sponsor slot Your sponsored ad here Be the first to claim this placement. Contact knapparcade@gmail.com today StripeM-Inner

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