# Tales of the Arabian Nights Remake Reveal is Monday, Beastie Boys Pinball & More **Source:** Knapp Arcade **Type:** article **Published:** 2026-06-12 **Beat:** Pinball **URL:** https://www.knapparcade.org/blog/tales-of-the-arabian-nights-remake-reveal-is-monday-beastie-boys-pinball-more --- ## Analysis Pedretti Gaming announced a reveal of its Tales of the Arabian Night remake for Monday, June 15th, 2026. The article also covers Stern Pinball show recap and Transformers seminar, a Beastie Boys homebrew pinball featured at the show, and a historical piece about sci-fi artist Michael Whelan discovering his likeness on a 1979 Time Warp machine. ### Key Claims - [HIGH] Pedretti Gaming will reveal its Tales of the Arabian Night remake on Monday, June 15th, 2026 — _Official announcement from Pedretti Gaming, reported by Knapp Arcade on June 12, 2026_ - [HIGH] Pedretti Gaming confirmed one month prior (May 12, 2026) that its next game is a remake of the 1996 Tales of the Arabian Nights of the Arabian Night — _Article states 'After confirming that its next game is a remake of the 1996 Williams pinball machine Tales of the Arabian Night exactly one month ago today'_ - [HIGH] Stern Pinball released a highlight video of its visit to the recent Northwest Pinball and Arcade Show — _Reported by Knapp Arcade; video embedded in article_ - [HIGH] Stern Pinball design team presented development details about TRANSFORMERS: More Than Meets the Eye at the Northwest show — _GeekGamerTV uploaded the presentation to YouTube; referenced by Knapp Arcade_ - [HIGH] A Beastie Boys homebrew pinball machine was featured in the homebrew section of the Northwest Pinball and Arcade Show — _Grownup Adjacent uploaded exclusive video coverage and interview_ - [MEDIUM] Michael Whelan's face appeared as artwork on the 1979 Williams pinball machine 'Time Warp' without his knowledge or permission — _Article cites Michael Whelan's account of discovering the machine during a 1980 vacation in Monterey, CA; the 'Time Warp' game is confirmed as 1979 Williams release_ ### Notable Quotes > "You have waited for it... now the time has come. For months, rumors, speculation, wishes, and dreams have filled the pinball community. Now, the magic is about to begin." > — **Pedretti Gaming**, June 12, 2026 announcement > _Official teaser message for Tales of the Arabian Nights remake reveal, building community anticipation_ > "The lamp has been found. The wish is about to be granted." > — **Pedretti Gaming**, June 12, 2026 announcement > _Thematic callback to Tales of the Arabian Nights (genie/wishes) in promotional messaging_ > "Dive into the ultimate Beastie Boys-inspired homebrew pinball machine! In this exclusive Grownup Adjacent deep dive, we sit down with the creators for an in-depth interview, showcase stunning 4K gameplay, and break down the entire design and build process from concept to flipper action." > — **Grownup Adjacent Daily Pinball & Arcade Media**, June 2026 (Northwest show coverage) > _Description of comprehensive homebrew coverage highlighting design process and community interest in Beastie Boys theme_ ### Entities | Name | Type | Context | |------|------|---------| | Pedretti Gaming | company | Pinball cabinet modification and remake company announcing Tales of the Arabian Nights remake reveal for June 15, 2026 | | Tales of the Arabian Nights | game | 1996 Williams pinball machine being remade by Pedretti Gaming; remake reveal scheduled for June 15, 2026 | | Stern Pinball | company | Major pinball manufacturer; released Northwest show recap video and presented Transformers game development seminar | | TRANSFORMERS: More Than Meets the Eye | game | Latest Stern Pinball game; design team presented development seminar at 2026 Northwest Pinball and Arcade Show | | Northwest Pinball and Arcade Show | event | Recent pinball show where Stern exhibited, homebrew Beastie Boys machine was featured, and Transformers seminar was held | | Beastie Boys Homebrew | game | Fan-built homebrew pinball machine inspired by Beastie Boys; featured in homebrew section of Northwest show; covered by Grownup Adjacent in 4K with creator interview | | Grownup Adjacent Daily Pinball & Arcade Media | organization | YouTube channel creating pinball content; produced in-depth coverage of Beastie Boys homebrew from Northwest show | | GeekGamer.tv | organization | YouTube channel that uploaded Stern Pinball's Transformers design team presentation from Northwest show | | Michael Whelan | person | Sci-fi artist who discovered his likeness used as artwork on 1979 Williams 'Time Warp' pinball machine without permission during 1980 arcade visit in Monterey, CA | | Time Warp | game | 1979 Williams pinball machine featuring wild art that resembled sci-fi artist Michael Whelan; known as one of two pins with original 'Banana Flippers' | | Knapp Arcade | organization | Pinball news and media platform covering industry announcements; published this article on June 12, 2026 | ### Signals - **[announcement]** Pedretti Gaming officially scheduled Tales of the Arabian Nights remake reveal for June 15, 2026, three days after this article (confidence: high) — Official announcement from Pedretti Gaming with specific date and promotional messaging - **[product_launch]** Tales of the Arabian Nights remake in final stages before reveal; Pedretti Gaming building community anticipation with teaser messaging (confidence: high) — Official reveal announcement and prior confirmation one month earlier (May 12, 2026) - **[event_signal]** 2026 Northwest Pinball and Arcade Show generated significant media coverage including Stern Pinball recap, Transformers seminar, and homebrew coverage (confidence: high) — Multiple video releases from Stern Pinball, GeekGamerTV, and Grownup Adjacent covering the show - **[content_signal]** Growing media attention to homebrew pinball, with Grownup Adjacent producing high-quality 4K coverage and creator interviews of fan-built Beastie Boys machine (confidence: high) — Detailed video production of homebrew machine including interviews, 4K gameplay, and design process breakdown - **[community_signal]** Beastie Boys homebrew machine demonstrates fan creativity in adapting music/entertainment IP into pinball mechanics outside official manufacturer channels (confidence: high) — Grownup Adjacent description mentions 'licensed-inspired themes' and homebrew builder expertise - **[historical_signal]** Discovery of Michael Whelan's unsanctioned likeness on 1979 Williams Time Warp highlights historical practices in pinball artwork attribution and artist rights in the arcade era (confidence: high) — Michael Whelan account of finding himself depicted on Time Warp machine; Time Warp confirmed as 1979 Williams release with notable 'wild art' and 'Banana Flippers' innovation - **[design_innovation]** Time Warp (1979) noted as one of two original pinball machines with 'Banana Flippers,' indicating early mechanical innovation experiments (confidence: medium) — Article states Time Warp is 'known for its wild art and for being one of two pins that originally came with Banana Flippers' - **[industry_signal]** Stern Pinball actively producing and distributing behind-the-scenes content (show recap, design seminar) to media partners, indicating strategic content marketing approach (confidence: high) — Stern released official show recap video and design team presented formal seminar uploaded to YouTube partner channels --- ## Transcript News Tales of the Arabian Nights Remake Reveal is Monday, Beastie Boys Pinball & More k knapparcade June 12, 2026 After confirming that its next game is a remake of the 1996 Williams pinball machine Tales of the Arabian Nights exactly one month ago today, this afternoon Pedretti Gaming announced that they will reveal the game this Monday, June 15th. Below is their message: ✨ You have waited for it... now the time has come. ✨ For months, rumors, speculation, wishes, and dreams have filled the pinball community. Now, the magic is about to begin. 🧞‍♂️ Monday, June 15th ✨ Tales of the Arabian Nights ✨ The lamp has been found. The wish is about to be granted. #TOTAN #TalesOfTheArabianNights #PinballRemakes #PedrettiGaming #PinballPassion #YourWishIsGranted Yesterday, Stern Pinball released a highlight video of its visit to the recent Northwest Pinball and Arcade Show. On a related note, GeekGamerTV uploaded the presentation that Stern's design team for its latest game, TRANSFORMERS: More Than Meets the Eye, made about its development to YouTube. I have embedded both videos below: 2026 Northwest Pinball & Arcade Show Recap - YouTube Tap to unmute 2026 Northwest Pinball & Arcade Show Recap Stern Pinball Stern Pinball !Advertisement Ad 1 of 3 The Transformers Pinball Seminar by Stern Pinball - 2026 Northwest Pinball & Arcade Show - YouTube Tap to unmute GeekGamerTV GeekGamerTV While we are on the subject of pinball shows, the YouTube channel "Grownup Adjacent Pinball" just shared a video of an amazing Beastie Boys homebrew pin that showed up in the homebrew section of the show: Dive into the ultimate Beastie Boys-inspired homebrew pinball machine! In this exclusive Grownup Adjacent deep dive, we sit down with the creators for an in-depth interview, showcase stunning 4K gameplay, and break down the entire design and build process from concept to flipper action.From custom art and licensed-inspired themes to the technical wizardry behind the playfield, this is a must-watch for pinball enthusiasts, Beastie Boys fans, and homebrew builders alike. Whether you're into modern pinball tech or just love the energy of "No Sleep Till Brooklyn" on a pinball table, this video has it all. Beastie Boys Pinball Homebrew Edition: Exclusive Interview, Gameplay & Full Design Process \| 4K - YouTube Tap to unmute Grownup Adjacent Daily Pinball & Arcade Media Grownup Adjacent Daily Pinball & Arcade Media New sponsor slot Your sponsored ad here Be the first to claim this placement. Contact knapparcade@gmail.com today Last up, I have some interesting pool-side pinball reading for everyone's weekend. It's a cool article by the well-known sci-fi artist Michael Whelan. While he was on vacation in Monterey, CA in 1980, he and his wife visited an arcade and found a pinball machine whose backglass and playfield art bore a striking likeness of his own face — a "Time Wizard" figure with his blonde hair, green hood, and 70s mustache. He describes the shock of seeing himself staring out from under the glass on a commercial product he had no part in. The machine was the 1979 Williams game "Time Warp," which is known for its wild art and for being one of two pins that originally came with "Banana Flippers." How Michael Whelan discovered himself in a California arcade Posted 27 minutes 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! 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