# Quinn’s Pinz & Rock Fantasy - Middletown, NY (April 2019) **Source:** Knapp Arcade **Type:** article **Published:** 2019-04-01 **Beat:** Pinball **URL:** https://www.knapparcade.org/quinn-s-pinz-rock-fantasy-middletown-ny-april-2019 --- ## Analysis A personal visit report from April 2019 to three pinball venues in Middletown, New York (Rock Fantasy, Tapped restaurant, and Quinnz Pinz bowling alley/arcade). The author describes playing newly available games including Spooky's Alice Cooper's Nightmare Castle, Stern's Munsters Pro, and Chicago Gaming's Monster Bash Remake, while noting mixed personal performance on the Chicago Gaming remakes despite their quality. The venues feature extensive game libraries spanning classic and modern titles across pinball and arcade. ### Key Claims - [HIGH] Chicago Gaming remakes (Monster Bash, Attack from Mars, Medieval Madness) are beautiful but the author plays poorly on them consistently — _Direct personal observation from multiple play sessions; author acknowledges this is a recurring pattern for them_ - [HIGH] Deadpool Pro is on the author's list of possible next games to purchase — _Explicit statement: 'DP Pro is high on the possible next game to buy list'_ - [HIGH] Spooky Pinball released Alice Cooper's Nightmare Castle and it was newly available at these locations in April 2019 — _Author describes playing 'Spooky Pinball's new Alice Cooper's Nightmare Castle' for the first time_ - [MEDIUM] The Beatles pinball is a fun shooter that provides surprisingly good play experiences — _Author's subjective opinion: 'Every time we play the Beatles we have a surprisingly good time on it. To me, it's such a fun shooter.'_ - [HIGH] Quinnz Pinz has high-end arcade games including Jurassic Park and Walking Dead sit-down shooters, Space Invaders Frenzy, and linked Raw Thrills Super Cars — _Detailed enumeration of specific arcade games observed at the venue_ ### Notable Quotes > "We got to play both Spooky Pinball's new Alice Cooper's Nightmare Castle, Stern's Munsters Pro and Chicago Gaming's top of the line Monster Bash Remake for the first time. All three were a blast to play." > — **Author (Knapp Arcade)**, Not specified > _Establishes first-time play experience with three major 2019 releases; sets positive initial tone_ > "I know that I should love them, but for some reason the Chicago Gaming remakes left me cold today. In fact, I usually play terrible on them." > — **Author (Knapp Arcade)**, Not specified > _Highlights personal performance disconnect with Chicago Gaming remakes despite acknowledging their quality_ > "Monster Bash, Attack from Mars and Medieval Madness are top ten games of all-time and the remakes are beautiful but I played like junk on them today." > — **Author (Knapp Arcade)**, Not specified > _Distinguishes between game quality appreciation and personal playability comfort/skill translation_ > "Every time we play the Beatles we have a surprisingly good time on it. To me, it's such a fun shooter." > — **Author (Knapp Arcade)**, Not specified > _Expresses consistent positive experience with Beatles pinball; characterizes game as shooter-focused_ > "Both Quinnz and Tapped (which is connected to the Equilibrium Brewery) have liquor licenses with great beers on tap." > — **Author (Knapp Arcade)**, Not specified > _Describes venue amenities enhancing the social/entertainment experience_ ### Entities | Name | Type | Context | |------|------|---------| | Rock Fantasy | location | Pinball arcade venue in Middletown, New York; described as iconic; operates machines at multiple affiliated locations | | Quinnz Pinz | location | Bowling alley/bar/arcade in Middletown, New York with pinball machines and high-end redemption/arcade games | | Tapped | location | Restaurant next door to Rock Fantasy in Middletown, NY; connected to Equilibrium Brewery; has liquor license and pinball machines | | Alice Cooper's Nightmare Castle | game | Spooky Pinball game; newly available at venues in April 2019; described as a blast to play | | The Munsters Pro | game | Stern pinball game; played for first time in April 2019; described positively | | Monster Bash Remake | game | Chicago Gaming remake of classic Williams title; top of the line model; described as beautiful but author experienced poor personal performance | | Attack from Mars Remake | game | Chicago Gaming remake; listed in venue inventory; author notes consistent poor personal performance on it | | Medieval Madness Remake | game | Chicago Gaming remake of classic Williams title; listed in venue inventory; author notes consistent poor personal performance | | Deadpool Pro | game | Stern pinball game available at venue; growing in author's appreciation; high on potential purchase list | | Stern Electronics Cheetah | game | Vintage Stern Electronic pinball; one of author's personal favorites; played most frequently at venue | | Stern Beatles | game | Stern pinball game with fun shooter mechanics; author experiences surprisingly good play on it consistently | | Spooky Pinball | company | Pinball manufacturer; released Alice Cooper's Nightmare Castle | | Stern Pinball | company | Pinball manufacturer; multiple games present at venues including Munsters Pro, Deadpool Pro, Beatles, Rolling Stones | | Chicago Gaming Company | company | Pinball manufacturer specializing in remakes of classic titles; Monster Bash Remake, Attack from Mars Remake, Medieval Madness Remake at venues | | Equilibrium Brewery | company | Brewery connected to Tapped restaurant in Middletown, NY | | Knapp Arcade | person | Author of venue visit report; describes himself as not a WPPR king but competent player; travels with youngest son | ### Topics - **Primary:** Chicago Gaming Remakes (Monster Bash, Attack from Mars, Medieval Madness), New Game Releases (April 2019): Alice Cooper's Nightmare Castle, Munsters Pro, Middletown NY Pinball Venues and Operator Network - **Secondary:** Personal Game Performance and Playability Comfort, Arcade Game Collections and Redemption Games at Venues, Vintage Pinball Availability and Appreciation - **Mentioned:** Venue Amenities (Food, Beverages, Mixed Entertainment), Deadpool Pinball Acquisition Considerations ### Sentiment **Positive** (0.78) — Author is enthusiastic about venues, expresses enjoyment of games played, and recommends visiting. Mixed sentiment on Chicago Gaming remakes (appreciates quality but frustrated with personal performance). Overall venue experience and game variety are celebrated. ### Signals - **[sentiment_shift]** Positive reception of new 2019 Stern and Spooky releases; mixed reception of Chicago Gaming remakes despite design quality (confidence: high) — All three games described as 'a blast to play' but Chicago Gaming remakes 'left me cold' and author plays poorly on them consistently - **[market_signal]** Deadpool Pro gaining traction with experienced players as a viable next-purchase candidate (confidence: medium) — Author notes 'Deadpool is also starting to really grow on us...a DP Pro is high on the possible next game to buy list' - **[announcement]** Spooky Pinball's Alice Cooper's Nightmare Castle confirmed as newly available game in April 2019 (confidence: high) — Author states 'We got to play both Spooky Pinball's new Alice Cooper's Nightmare Castle... for the first time' - **[venue_signal]** Multi-location operator network in Middletown NY (Rock Fantasy, Tapped, Quinnz Pinz) with significant game depth and variety (confidence: high) — Author describes visiting 'the Trifecta of Middletown' and encountering 50+ pinball titles plus extensive arcade collection --- ## Transcript Earlier today, my youngest son and I hit up the Trifecta of Middletown, New York pinball locations...the iconic Rock Fantasy and two other locations that it operates pins at, Tapped restaurant next door and the Quinnz Pinz bowling alley / bar / arcade two minutes down the road. I’ve talked about how awesome Rock Fantasy is before so I won’t get into all that now, but I will talk about the games. We got to play both Spooky Pinball’s new Alice Cooper’s Nightmare Castle, Stern’s Munsters Pro and Chicago Gaming’s top of the line Monster Bash Remake for the first time. All three were a blast to play. We played the most games on one of our personal favorites, Stern Electronics’ Cheetah. Deadpool is also starting to really grow on us...a DP Pro is high on the possible next game to buy list. Every time we play the Beatles we have a surprisingly good time on it. To me, it’s such a fun shooter. I know that I should love them, but for some reason the Chicago Gaming remakes left me cold today. Monster Bash, Attack from Mars and Medieval Madness are top ten games of all-time and the remakes are beautiful but I played like junk on them today. In fact, I usually play terrible on them. I’m no WPPR king but I’m not THAT bad. Strange. In addition to bowling and the pictured pins, Quinnz has a bunch of very high-end redemption and modern arcade games, like the huge Jurassic Park and The Walking Dead sit down shooters, hoops, 4-player air hockey, The World’s Largest Pac-Man, Space Invaders Frenzy, linked Raw Thrills Super Cars. I’m talking really awesome stuff. Both Quinnz and Tapped (which is connected to the Equilibrium Brewery) have liquor licenses with great beers on tap. Tapped also has a full food menu. We had burgers and Chicken & Waffles. Both were “very yummy” (according to my son 🙂 ). Check out this absurdly awesome list of games at the three locations: Game of Thrones Premium Ghostbusters Premium Iron Man Star Trek Pro Star Wars Pro Transformers LE Bally World Cup Soccer AC/DC LE The Addams Family Aerosmith Pro Attack From Mars Remake LE Batman 66 Premium Stern Beatles Stern Electronic Cheetah Bally Creature from the Black Lagoon Williams Cyclone Deadpool Pro Gottlieb Devil's Dare Dolly Parton Bally Elvira and the Party Monsters Bally Fireball Classic Williams Funhouse Williams Gorgar Guardians of the Galaxy Pro Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast Premium Stern Kiss Bally Kiss Williams Bride of Pin-Bot Medieval Madness Remake Metallica Master of Puppets LE The Munsters Pro Spooky Rob Zombie's Spookshow Bally Rolling Stones Stern The Rolling Stones Stern Electronics Seawitch Williams Space Station Williams Swords Of Fury Williams Tales of the Arabian Nights Bally Theatre of Magic Bally Wizard! Stern Spider-Man Williams Tales of the Arabian Nights The Walking Dead Premium Well, that’s enough stream of consciousness about these awesome locations for now. Trust me, go there if you are in the area. They’re lots of fun! _(Acquisition: raw_text, Enrichment: v1)_ --- *Exported from Journalist Tool on 2026-04-13 | Item ID: 75f68d91-0352-4458-9e6a-46cfc53a7e6f*