# The Electric Playground Reveals Next Pinball Topper **Source:** Knapp Arcade **Type:** article **Published:** 2025-12-04 **Beat:** Pinball **URL:** https://www.knapparcade.org/blog/the-electric-playground-reveals-next-pinball-topper --- ## Analysis The Electric Playground announced the 'Duel Deck' pinball topper, a Star Wars-themed aftermarket accessory featuring two CNC-machined aluminum sword hilts with customizable LED light shows. The topper is compatible with 9+ space-themed pinball machines, priced at $799 for the pinball edition and $729 for a wall art version, with shipments beginning January 1, 2026. ### Key Claims - [HIGH] The Duel Deck topper is fully compatible with over 9 Star Wars-themed pinball machines from various manufacturers — _Official product announcement and press release_ - [HIGH] The topper features 4 unique light shows with customizable blade colors (Blue, Green, Red) — _Official product specifications in press release_ - [HIGH] Installation time ranges from 20 to 60 minutes depending on configuration — _Official installation details in press release_ - [HIGH] The product is made in the USA — _Official product details section_ - [HIGH] Shipments begin January 1st, 2026 with no production limit — _Official announcement_ ### Notable Quotes > "Good versus evil, light versus dark. Unleash your inner warrior and bring the battle to the top of your machine with our latest DUEL DECK topper!" > — **The Electric Playground (official press release)**, N/A > _Opening pitch for the product emphasizing the Star Wars theme and appeal to collectors_ > "Fully compatible with 9+ iconic machines, or able to serve as a standalone addition to your home space-toy collection" > — **The Electric Playground (official press release)**, N/A > _Clarifies dual utility of product for both pinball machines and standalone display_ > "Installation time will range from 20 to 60 minutes, depending on your configuration choices." > — **The Electric Playground (official press release)**, N/A > _Sets expectation for user installation ease and time commitment_ ### Entities | Name | Type | Context | |------|------|---------| | The Electric Playground | company | Aftermarket pinball topper and accessory manufacturer; announced Duel Deck product | | Duel Deck | product | New Star Wars-themed pinball topper with LED light shows and customizable features; priced at $799 (pinball) and $729 (wall art) | | Star Wars pinball machines | game | Theme focus for Duel Deck topper compatibility (9+ machines across manufacturers) | ### Topics - **Primary:** Aftermarket pinball accessories and toppers, Star Wars IP in pinball market, LED customization and lighting upgrades - **Secondary:** Home collector accessories, Manufacturing in the USA ### Sentiment **Positive** (0.85) — Professional announcement with detailed product specifications and enthusiast-friendly marketing language. Positive tone toward collectors and home players. No critical feedback or controversy present. ### Signals - **[market_signal]** Continued strong aftermarket accessory market activity targeting Star Wars pinball collector base (confidence: high) — Premium-priced topper ($799) with no production limit indicates confidence in sustained demand for Star Wars-themed pinball products - **[announcement]** The Electric Playground officially announced the Duel Deck pinball topper as a new product with full specifications and release timeline (confidence: high) — Official press release and product details published with January 1, 2026 shipping date - **[technology_signal]** Advanced manufacturing techniques (CNC machining, custom light show programming) becoming standard in premium aftermarket pinball accessories (confidence: medium) — Product features precision CNC-machined aluminum components with computer-driven light shows and multiple customization options --- ## Transcript News The Electric Playground Reveals Next Pinball Topper k knapparcade December 4, 2025 This morning, The Electric Playground - the creators of amazing aftermarket pinball toppers and more, revealed their newest product...the "Duel Deck" pinball topper. The new topper is fully compatible with over 9 of the Star Wars-themed pinball machines that have been released from various manufacturers over the years. The new topper also is available in a wall art version for collectors. The topper has four unique light shows that can be triggered with the push of a button or by under-playfield triggers in pinball machines. The blade colors are customizable to Blue, Green and Red. The Duel Deck topper can be ordered on The Electric Playground's website: Dual Deck Order Page. There is no production limit. The product will begin to ship to customers on January 1st, 2026. The pinball topper version of the product is priced at $799. The wall art edition is slightly less at $729 and comes with mounts for collectable mini-figures. The DUEL DECK Pinball Topper & Wall Art - YouTube The Electric Playground The DUEL DECK Pinball Topper & Wall Art The Electric Playground Search Info Shopping 0:00 / •Live • Below is the official press release: "Good versus evil, light versus dark. Unleash your inner warrior and bring the battle to the top of your machine with our latest DUEL DECK topper! Fully compatible with 9+ iconic machines, or able to serve as a standalone addition to your home space-toy collection, this custom display piece is sure to light up anyone’s dark side! To ensure an authentic look, we’ve carefully selected a variety of high-end materials to bring this product to life. The centerpiece features TWO aluminum sword hilts, professionally CNC-machined and polished, surrounded by reflective surfaces, colorful tubes, and unique, computer-driven light shows and animations, working in unison to create an out-of-this-world experience for your pinball machine or home collection. Full details below. Featuring 4 unique light shows - a standard light show and 3 special light shows. Each is triggered by the included easy-access front buttons (all editions) or self-install under-playfield triggers (pinball edition only). You’ll have the ability to customize and control the light shows displayed on the DUEL DECK as John Youssi fit. With these triggers, you’ll be able to make the DUEL DECK work on ANY pinball machine, and we’ll include instructions for installation on 9 classic SPACE THEMED pinball machines. Please feel free to inquire about any other potential pinball machine compatibility prior to purchase and we’ll be happy to help! You can also customize the sword’s blades with the included color options of blue or green for the right side sword (to complement the non-swappable red sword) to match the sword colors on your pinball machine playfield artwork. The light shows can also be changed to match your blade color choice. Additional Details: \- 2 custom-designed, 1:3 scale anodized 6061 aluminum sword hilts. Designed & modeled in Oregon, CNC machined to create sharp lines and then polished by hand to create a reflective finish. \- 4 unique light shows, starting with the always-running “pulse” light show that creates a subtle glow effect on each blade, as well as a slight white sparkle back light on the classic starship deck scene. \- 3 additional light shows can be triggered by the easy-access front buttons included on all DUEL DECK models; or they can be triggered by the 5 included varieties of under-playfield triggers for your pinball machine (only with the Pinball Edition). You’ll have the option to place the triggers at any location you choose, with recommendations in the included installation guide. \- The 3 additional light shows each display for a short amount of time when triggered. \- BLADE BATTLE \- a dynamic interplay of light that can be displayed by pressing the left DUEL DECK button, or by a trigger on a pinball machine of your choice. \- BLADE ENERGIZED \- displayed with the center button on the DUEL DECK, sets off a light show highlighting the red sword, followed by the blue/green sword. On your pinball machine, you can trigger each sword from different points on the game, such as 2 different pop bumpers. A great fit for the 2025 pinball machine release! \- BLADE INFERNO \- An epic sword battle in a fiery pit! This unique light show captures the energy battle in a volcano setting and can be triggered by the right DUEL DECK button or a trigger on the pinball machine. We recommend connecting this trigger to something major, such as EXTRA BALL LIT! \- All light shows are also customized to the blade colors you have installed, which can be changed depending on your setup of the blue or green blade for the right side sword. \- Well-known sword battles inspired the shape and structure of the DUEL DECK. The deck panels feature a classic brushed metal look found on the decks of many sci-fi space ships, accented by precision cutouts that enable white and colored light that matches the blades to illuminate the background. \- Your DUEL DECK can be further customized by common objects from your collection, including collector pins and mini-figures. \- The DUEL DECK (all configurations) is set up for adding your own collectible lapel pins to the left and right sides of the display. Simply remove the screw to reveal a hole designed for pins with standard clasps. \- Using the easy-to-install MINI-FIG MOUNT (included with the Wall Art Edition), you’ll have the option to add up to 8 mini-figs. Try matching the characters to the left and right swords! \- Installing your DUEL DECK \- The Duel Deck Wall Art Edition is ready to go right out of the box! Simply plug in the wall adapter, flip the side switch to the "Wall Art" Mode, and the battle begins! Full measurements are listed below. \- To install the DUEL DECK on a Pinball machine, you’ll use the included mounts (customized by your choice of machine selected during checkout) to attach the DUEL DECK to the top of your pinball machine. Then you’ll use the included adapters (customized by your choice of machine selected during checkout) to set up the light show triggers, following the included installation guide for your machine. \- The installation time will range from 20 to 60 minutes, depending on your configuration choices. \- The Pinball Edition includes its own power adapter and turns on and off with your pinball machine; no wire cutting or soldering is required for installation. Full installation guide coming soon. 6” H x 27” W x 6” D (152 mm H x 685 mm W x 152 mm D) 6.75 lbs (3.5 kg) Made in the USA 1 Year Warranty included, see our FAQ for more details." _(Acquisition: raw_text, Enrichment: v1)_ --- *Exported from Journalist Tool on 2026-04-13 | Item ID: 80734602-21bc-470f-8b94-b34dbd0f53ca*