# Scheduled Launch for This is Spinal Tap Pinball is Happening Soon

**Source:** Knapp Arcade  
**Type:** article  
**Published:** 2022-09-15  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.knapparcade.org/scheduled-launch-for-this-is-spinal-tap-pinball-is-happening-soon

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## Analysis

HomePin's This is Spinal Tap pinball machine is launching officially at Newcastle Pinball Association's 2022 Pinfest in Australia on 9/17. Two machines have been shipped to the event, with Australian distributor Highway Games and US distributor PinballSTAR amusements expected to share production schedules, pricing, and availability details.

### Key Claims

- [HIGH] HomePin shipped two This is Spinal Tap pinball machines to Newcastle Pinball Association's 2022 Pinfest for official launch — _Author states machines were 'shipped to the show for its official launch'_
- [HIGH] Newcastle Pinball Association's 2022 Pinfest is scheduled to begin on 9/17 — _Author provides specific date: 'Scheduled to begin on 9/17'_
- [HIGH] Highway Games is the Australian distributor for This is Spinal Tap — _Author states 'the Australian distributor Highway Games will show photos and videos of Spinal Tap'_
- [HIGH] PinballSTAR amusements is the US distributor for This is Spinal Tap — _Author identifies 'The US distributor for the game, PinballSTAR amusements'_
- [MEDIUM] Highway Games will share production schedules, prices and dates for Spinal Tap at the show — _Author reports 'According to what I've been told, the Australian distributor Highway Games will show photos and videos of Spinal Tap as well as production schedules, prices and dates at the show'_

### Notable Quotes

> "A big celebration of pinball is coming up for Australians, the Newcastle Pinball Association's 2022 Pinfest."
> — **Author (Knapp Arcade)**
> _Frames the event as a major pinball celebration and establishes context for Spinal Tap launch_

> "According to what I've been told, the Australian distributor Highway Games will show photos and videos of Spinal Tap as well as production schedules, prices and dates at the show."
> — **Author (Knapp Arcade)**
> _Indicates insider information about distributor plans and what content will be shared_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| HomePin | company | Boutique pinball manufacturer shipping This is Spinal Tap machines |
| This is Spinal Tap | game | Pinball machine being officially launched at Australian Pinfest |
| Newcastle Pinball Association | organization | Organizer of 2022 Pinfest event in Australia |
| 2022 Pinfest | event | Australian pinball festival launching This is Spinal Tap on 9/17 |
| Highway Games | company | Australian distributor for This is Spinal Tap pinball |
| PinballSTAR amusements | company | US distributor for This is Spinal Tap pinball |
| Knapp Arcade | company | Source outlet reporting on Spinal Tap launch |

### Topics

- **Primary:** Game Launch & Availability, Distribution & Retail, Pinball Events & Community
- **Secondary:** Manufacturing & Production

### Sentiment

**Positive** (0.75) — Enthusiastic tone about the launch event and game debut. Author expresses anticipation and commitment to following up with coverage.

### Signals

- **[event_signal]** Newcastle Pinball Association's 2022 Pinfest scheduled for 9/17 as major launch venue for This is Spinal Tap (confidence: high) — Two HomePin machines shipped to event for official launch with distributor coverage planned
- **[announcement]** This is Spinal Tap pinball official launch occurring at Australian Pinfest with production details and pricing to follow (confidence: high) — Author reports machines already shipped and distributors preparing to share schedules, prices, and dates

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## Transcript

A big celebration of pinball is coming up for Australians, the Newcastle Pinball Association’s 2022 Pinfest. Scheduled to begin on 9/17, I assume that the two This is Spinal Tap pinball machines that Homepin shipped to the show for its official launch are there already. This likely means that it’s only matter of time before we begin to see pictures and video of the game, especially given the time difference between where I am in the Eastern US and down under. It’s almost 9/16 already there.

According to what I’ve been told, the Australian distributor Highway Games will show photos and videos of Spinal Tap as well as production schedules, prices and dates at the show. The US distributor for the game, PinballSTAR amusements, will likely share details soon as well. I’ll be keeping my eyes peeled for more info and share it here when it’s out.

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