# Another Look at Jack Danger's New Game; Predator & Stern Factory Shots; More Alice Topper Delays; A Stern Rumor

**Source:** Knapp Arcade  
**Type:** article  
**Published:** 2026-01-17  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.knapparcade.org/blog/another-look-at-jack-dangers-new-game-predator-stern-factory-shots-more-alice-topper-delays-a-stern-rumor

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## Analysis

Knapp Arcade reports on Jack Danger's next pinball game design (Tank Girl theme under consideration), Stern's Star Wars Home Edition factory production, Pinball Brothers' Predator assembly line, American Pinball's trademark renewal post-acquisition, Dutch Pinball's delayed Alice toppers now with new vendor, and a rumor that Brian Eddy's next Stern game will be unlicensed.

### Key Claims

- [HIGH] Jack Danger is designing a Tank Girl-themed pinball machine for potential Stern mass production — _Jack Danger shared design layouts and messaging about tank mechanics, turret rotation, and rumbling effects_
- [HIGH] Dutch Pinball's original topper supplier has failed delivery on Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Cheshire Cat toppers — _Dutch Pinball official statement: 'original topper supplier has let us down again'; new vendor contracted with mid-February production target_
- [MEDIUM] Brian Eddy's next Stern game will be unlicensed — _Cale Hernandez (Electric Bat Arcade) stated this on JBS Show Podcast; theme unknown but speculation about public domain properties like Dracula_
- [HIGH] American Pinball has renewed its trademark after previous ownership let it lapse — _Knapp Arcade reporting on post-acquisition developments following sale to new owner_
- [HIGH] Jack Danger is designing the tank to lock a ball in the 'driver's seat' with turret rotation and rumble mechanics — _Direct quote from Jack Danger's design messaging about gameplay mechanics and visual feedback_

### Notable Quotes

> "The tank shooting the ball is something I'm battling. I like the idea, but it makes the tank look stupid."
> — **Jack Danger**
> _Design philosophy conflict: aesthetic vs. mechanical function in Tank Girl pinball concept_

> "I think I like the idea of locking a ball in the 'drivers seat' instead as a gameplay rule/multiplier, plus the tank turret will rotate, look like it's recoiling, whole thing will rumble etc"
> — **Jack Danger**
> _Proposed alternative mechanic for Tank Girl design addressing ball-shooting concern_

> "I am definitely getting big Big Guns vibes from the layout (1987 Williams), especially if it has a cannon that fires the ball."
> — **Jack Danger**
> _Design inspiration reference to classic Williams game influencing contemporary layout decisions_

> "original topper supplier has 'let us down again.'"
> — **Dutch Pinball (official statement)**
> _Indicates repeated supplier failures on Alice's Adventures in Wonderland toppers_

> "These designs with two sets of flippers like medusa, big guns, arent ideal on location because people play too long. Stern won't make this game i think jack was just humoring us with one of his busted designs that wont go further"
> — **Hank Williams (commenter)**
> _Community skepticism about dual-flipper design viability for commercial/location play; questions Jack Danger's game development seriousness_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| Jack Danger | person | Pinball designer working on Tank Girl-themed game with potential for Stern mass production |
| Stern Pinball | company | Major pinball manufacturer with factory production visible via Factory Friday; potential producer of Jack Danger's Tank Girl game; Brian Eddy designing unlicensed title |
| Pinball Brothers | company | Manufacturer of Predator game currently in assembly at Euro Pinball Corp. factory |
| Dutch Pinball | company | Producer of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland; experiencing topper supplier delays; signed new vendor contract for Cheshire Cat toppers |
| American Pinball | company | Recently acquired by new owner; trademark renewed after lapse under previous ownership |
| Brian Eddy | person | Stern Pinball designer; rumored to be designing next unlicensed game after 3-4 additional releases |
| Cale Hernandez | person | Electric Bat Arcade owner in Tempe, Arizona; source of Brian Eddy unlicensed game rumor via JBS Show Podcast |
| Tank Girl | game | Proposed pinball machine theme by Jack Danger; design under development with tank mechanics and ball-locking gameplay |
| Predator | game | Pinball Brothers title currently in assembly; on Knapp Arcade roadtrip radar |
| Alice's Adventures in Wonderland | game | Dutch Pinball title experiencing Cheshire Cat topper delays; new vendor signed for mid-February production start |
| Star Wars Home Edition | game | Stern game shown on production line during Factory Friday |
| King Kong Myth of Terror Island | game | Example of technically unlicensed Stern game cited as precedent for Brian Eddy's potential unlicensed future title |
| Euro Pinball Corp. | company | Manufacturing facility where Predator is being assembled |
| JBS Show Podcast | organization | Podcast platform where Cale Hernandez shared Brian Eddy rumor during Pinball Roundtable episode |
| Knapp Arcade | organization | Pinball news and content source reporting on industry developments and rumors |

### Topics

- **Primary:** Game Design & Development, Manufacturing & Production, Supply Chain & Vendor Issues, Rumors & Upcoming Releases
- **Secondary:** Licensing & IP Strategy, Community Feedback & Skepticism, Manufacturer M&A Activity

### Sentiment

**Mixed** (0.55) — Positive tone toward design progress and factory updates; negative regarding supplier reliability and community skepticism about dual-flipper viability; neutral rumor reporting

### Signals

- **[business_signal]** Dutch Pinball experiencing repeated supplier failures on topper delivery for Alice; forced to contract with entirely new vendor (confidence: high) — Official statement: 'original topper supplier has let us down again'; new vendor contracted mid-February
- **[business_signal]** American Pinball trademark renewed post-acquisition, indicating operational stability and legal housekeeping under new ownership (confidence: high) — Official trademark renewal following sale to new owner; previously lapsed under prior management
- **[sentiment_shift]** Community skepticism about dual-flipper designs for location/commercial viability; concern Jack Danger's game may not progress to production (confidence: medium) — Hank Williams comment: dual-flipper layouts 'aren't ideal on location because people play too long'; 'Stern won't make this game'
- **[competitive_signal]** Jack Danger's Tank Girl design references Big Guns (1987 Williams) as influence, positioning modern design within classic pinball lineage (confidence: high) — Jack Danger direct quote: 'I am definitely getting big Big Guns vibes from the layout'
- **[design_philosophy]** Jack Danger wrestling with tank ball-shooting mechanic aesthetics, exploring alternative ball-locking gameplay with turret rotation and rumble effects (confidence: high) — Direct design messaging showing iterative refinement of Tank Girl mechanics away from traditional ball-shooter toward multiplier/lock mechanics
- **[manufacturing_signal]** Predator assembly visible on Euro Pinball Corp. factory floor; Stern Star Wars Home Edition on production line (confidence: high) — Factory Friday coverage and Predator assembly line photos published
- **[rumor_hype]** Brian Eddy's next Stern game will be unlicensed; theme unknown but potential public domain properties under consideration (confidence: medium) — Cale Hernandez (Electric Bat Arcade) statement on JBS Show Podcast; no official Stern confirmation

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## Transcript

News Another Look at Jack Danger's New Game; Predator & Stern Factory Shots; More Alice Topper Delays; A Stern Rumor k knapparcade January 16, 2026 Once again I come away from this week completely surprised by all of the awesome pinball stuff that we had to talk about. This is becoming a trend lol. So what do we have to talk about today? Well, first up we have a new look at the design for Jack Danger's next game. As a refresher for those of you who missed my earlier articles on the subject, he is walking the community through the process of designing a pinball machine. It remains to be seen whether Stern will mass produce this game, but one way or another it's going to be awesome to follow. Jack recently shared a new picture of the game's layout along with the following message: "Thanks for sharing! IF the theme is tank girl ... The tank shooting the ball is something I'm battling. I like the idea, but it makes the tank look stupid. I think I like the idea of locking a ball in the "drivers seat" instead as a gameplay rule/multiplier, plus the tank turret will rotate, look like it's recoiling, whole thing will rumble etc I am definitely getting big Big Guns vibes from the layout (1987 Williams), especially if it has a cannon that fires the ball. That may be because I used to own a Big Guns years ago lol. While we are on the subject of Stern Pinball, today is Factory Friday - our weekly look behind the curtain at its factory. This week, they showed off Star Wars Home Edition on the production line. Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. Download the video instead. Speaking of factory pictures, I also have pictures of Pinball Brothers' current game Predator on the assembly line at the Euro Pinball Corp. factory. I need to get my hands on a Predator one of these days. Rob and I do have a pinball Road Trip (TM) lined up at the end of this month to some banging locations. Maybe there. The big news this week was the sale of American Pinball to a new owner. In case any of you missed it, make sure to check out my article on the subject: The Story of the New American Pinball . Speaking of AP, they're official again...they have officially renewed the Trademark for "American Pinball" after the previous ownership had let it lapse. Dutch Pinball recently provided an update on the much-delayed toppers that some buyers of it's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland are missing. The Company stated that its original topper supplier has "let us down again." As a result of uncertainty about the original supplier. Dutch Pinball has signed a contract with a new vendor to produce its Cheshire Cat topper. That vendor is currently creating an initial sample. If this prototype of the product is approved they will begin large-scale production of it starting in mid-February. The new supplier is considerably larger than the initial one, so once production begins it should go faster. * Last up, we have a quick rumor about Stern Pinball. On a recent episode of the JBS Show Podcast, Roundtable member Cale Hernandez of the Electric Bat Arcade in Tempe, Arizona stated that he heard that Brian Eddy's next game for Stern will be an unlicensed title. Now keep in mind that "unlicensed" does not necessarily mean unknown. Stern's game King Kong Myth of Terror Island was technically unlicensed. No word yet on what the exact theme is, but based on what I have heard coming we will likely see at least 3 and maybe 4 more pins before Eddy's next so we have time. Cale said that he would love to see a game based on Bram Stoker's Dracula. The original horror novel was published all the way back in 1897, so it is in the public domain and would qualify as unlicensed as long as it doesn't involve the 1992 film. This is not to say that Dracula is coming from Stern, it was more of an example that Cale used that would be cool. Pinball Roundtable -EP13 - Pinball Rumors 2026: Pokémon, Halo, Fallout and Industry Drama? - YouTube The JBS Show with Jamie Burchell The JBS Show with Jamie Burchell Search Info Shopping / •Live • Posted about 1 month ago k About knapparcade Site administrator Comments (1) Please sign in to join the conversation. H Hank williams about 1 month ago These designs with two sets of flippers like medusa, big guns, arent ideal on location because people play too long. Stern won't make this game i think jack was just humoring us with one of his busted designs that wont go further, pokemon will be so-so from reports ive seen 2 Related Articles Stern Officially Reveals New Pokémon Pinball Machine 3 days ago Dutch Pinball is NOT Working with Stern to Release Back to the Future 3 days ago Pokémon Reveal Tomorrow?; Beetlejuice Pinball on Location 5 days ago Subscribe to Updates Get the latest pinball news, blog posts, and event announcements delivered to your inbox Subscribe StripeM-Inner

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