# Pinball Cribs: Episode 2

**Source:** Flip n Out Pinball  
**Type:** video  
**Published:** 2019-10-11  
**Duration:** 11m 14s  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhRPefEB8n0

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## Analysis

A casual tour of a pinball enthusiast's collection, game room, and personal spaces, showcasing approximately 12 pinball machines spanning classic to modern titles. The host discusses specific games, their history, designers, and personal customizations while highlighting Stern as the dominant modern manufacturer and Flip N Out Pinball as his distributor. Notable mentions include the difficulty of securing Beatles licensing, a charity campaign that raised $11,000, and upcoming orders for new machines.

### Key Claims

- [MEDIUM] The Beatles license was extremely difficult for Stern to acquire — _Host discussing The Beatles machine and noting licensing difficulty_
- [HIGH] Eight Ball Deluxe (1981) has been extensively restored and does not resemble its original arcade appearance — _Host directly describing the restoration work on the game in his collection_
- [HIGH] Chicago Gaming Company remade Monster Bash after the original Bally hit was successful — _Host explaining the relationship between original and modern version_
- [MEDIUM] Star Trek was so successful Stern made a vaulted (limited/special) edition — _Host's commentary on Star Trek market success and variants_
- [HIGH] Keith Elwin is the world's greatest pinball player and designed Iron Maiden — _Host's direct statement about Elway's ranking and Iron Maiden design credit_
- [HIGH] A charity campaign called Devil With a Cause raised $11,000 for Carlo Glennon Children's Hospital — _Host explaining a charitable initiative he participated in through Slap Save Pinball_
- [HIGH] Jurassic Park is Keith Elwin second design and is currently on order — _Host mentioning the upcoming machine and its designer_
- [HIGH] Stern dominates modern pinball manufacturing and most new machines come from Stern — _Host stating 'if you're going to get a new pinball machine, chances are you're going to be looking at Stern'_

### Notable Quotes

> "The license was so hard to get for Stern. It's based on a classic Stern called Seawitch."
> — **[name withheld pending review]**, ~2:40
> _Provides context about Beatles licensing difficulty and gameplay heritage_

> "One of the most storied years in pinball history was 1981 and this valley was part of that Eight ball deluxe."
> — **[name withheld pending review]**, ~5:10
> _Highlights historical significance of 1981 era pinball games_

> "If pinball has a Michael Jordan it is Keith Elwin. He is the world greatest pinball player."
> — **[name withheld pending review]**, ~7:45
> _Establishes Keith Elway's preeminent status in competitive pinball_

> "This is what pinball looks like in the 21st century. If you're going to get a new pinball machine, chances are you're going to be looking at Stern."
> — **[name withheld pending review]**, ~8:30
> _Comments on Stern's market dominance in modern pinball manufacturing_

> "I get all mine through flipping out pinball."
> — **[name withheld pending review]**, ~8:50
> _Endorsement of Flippin' Out Pinball as distributor; show is from that channel_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| Stern Pinball | company | Modern pinball manufacturer; dominant in current market; producer of Beatles, Deadpool, Star Trek, Flight 2000, AC/DC machines discussed |
| Flip N Out Pinball | company | Pinball distributor and sales company; host's preferred source for pinball machines; sponsor of the show |
| The Beatles | game | Licensed Stern pinball machine; difficult licensing; based on Sea Witch gameplay; in host's collection as premium edition |
| The Hobbit | game | Described as 'one of the best overall packages in pinball' with perfect game implementation; in host's collection |
| Indianapolis 500 | game | 1990s Bally machine; in host's collection with impeccable restoration; host states it will never leave collection |
| Monster Bash | game | Original Bally hit from 90s; remade by Chicago Gaming Company; host has LE version with topper |
| Eight Ball Deluxe | game | Classic Bally from 1981 (storied year in pinball); in host's collection with extensive restoration; drastically different appearance from original |
| Flight 2000 | game | Classic Stern designed by Harry Williams (founder of Williams Pinball); features unique maze element; in host's collection |
| AC/DC | game | Pinball machine designed by Steve Ritchie; premium/Lucy edition in host's collection; features cannon, train, custom synchronized lighting |
| Deadpool | game | Recent Stern release; described as 'hottest title in last handful of years'; premium edition in host's collection; features humor, shots, metal katana playfield element |
| Star Trek | game | Stern iconic modern machine designed by Steve Ritchie; so successful it received vaulted edition; host has LE version |
| Iron Maiden | game | Keith Elway's first design; in host's collection |
| Jurassic Park | game | Keith Elway's second design; currently on order for host's collection; not yet received |
| Chicago Gaming Company | company | Pinball manufacturer; remade Monster Bash after original Bally success |
| Keith Elwin | person | Described as 'world's greatest pinball player' (IFPA-level competitor); designer of Iron Maiden and upcoming Jurassic Park |
| Steve Ritchie | person | Pinball designer; designed AC/DC and Star Trek; referred to by host as 'one of my favorite designers' |
| Harry Williams | person | Historical pinball designer (founder of Williams Pinball); designed Flight 2000; known for innovative maze elements |
| Slapstick Pinball Podcast | organization | Host's podcast; recording setup shown in his home office |
| Slap Save Pinball | organization | Organization that ran 'Devil With a Cause' charity campaign raising $11,000 for Carlo Glennon Children's Hospital |
| Carlo Glennon Children's Hospital | organization | Beneficiary of Slap Save Pinball's charity campaign |
| Seawitch | game | Classic Stern game; The Beatles pinball machine gameplay is based on this title |

### Signals

- **[collector_signal]** Host maintains a diverse collection spanning classic (1981 Eight Ball Deluxe, Harry Williams designs) through modern Stern titles (Beatles, Deadpool, Star Trek), suggesting active collecting across multiple eras and manufacturers (confidence: high) — Tour showcases approximately 12 machines from different decades and designers
- **[market_signal]** Stern clearly dominates the modern pinball market according to host's statement that most new machines come from Stern (confidence: high) — 'If you're going to get a new pinball machine, chances are you're going to be looking at Stern'
- **[licensing_signal]** The Beatles licensing for Stern was exceptionally difficult to secure, suggesting major corporate/estate negotiations required (confidence: medium) — Host states 'The license was so hard to get for Stern' when discussing Beatles machine
- **[product_strategy]** Stern releases variant editions (LE, Premium, Vaulted) of successful machines; Star Trek received vaulted edition due to success (confidence: high) — Host references Star Trek vaulted edition and multiple games in collection noted as LE or Premium versions
- **[content_signal]** Flippin' Out Pinball producing 'Pinball Cribs' home tour series (Episode 2) featuring community members' collections and personal spaces (confidence: high) — Title indicates Episode 2; show format matches home tour series structure
- **[community_signal]** Slap Save Pinball ran 'Devil With a Cause' charity campaign benefiting children's hospital, raising $11,000; indicates community social responsibility initiatives (confidence: high) — Host mentions campaign and its $11,000 fundraising for Carlo Glennon Children's Hospital
- **[competitive_signal]** Keith Elway established as preeminent competitive pinball player (World's greatest) and is now designing machines (Iron Maiden, Jurassic Park) (confidence: high) — Host: 'If pinball has a Michael Jordan it is Keith Elway. He is the world greatest pinball player' and credits him with Iron Maiden design
- **[product_launch]** Jurassic Park by Keith Elway is on order and will arrive at host's location; represents upcoming Stern or third-party release (confidence: high) — Host states 'that is on order and will be right here' regarding Jurassic Park
- **[restoration_signal]** Eight Ball Deluxe in collection has undergone extensive restoration, transforming its appearance from original arcade condition (confidence: high) — Host describes machine as 'extensively restored' and notes it 'does not look like what you would have played in a bowling alley back then'
- **[design_innovation]** Host customized AC/DC machine with lights synchronized to music, indicating active player-level modification and personalization culture (confidence: high) — Host states 'I also put on lights that synchronize with the music' on AC/DC machine

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## Transcript

 🎵 Hey, what's up, Flip N Out Pinball? Come on in and check out my pinball crib. We'll be back about the same time and about the same place next week. Thanks for tuning in. See ya. This is where the magic happens for the Slapstick Pinball Podcast. I've got an ElectroVoice RE20 and a widescreen monitor that helps with the editing Are you hungry? Let's go check out the kitchen This is where my wife's magic happens It's certainly not mine In the fridge, nothing too outstanding Exciting Bon Maman jellies I don't even know if I'm saying it right but it is one of my favorites That's raspberry There's like five different kinds in here I love it. I don't know. Peanut butter and jelly. Never too good for that. Check this out. So I have a little bit of a scotch problem. This particular bottle here is a 21 year old Age from Pulteney Distillery and I took this to the special and lit Stream I did with those guys to celebrate with them one of my dearest schedules Follow me I want to show you something This is my garage this is my Volkswagen R It's a Golf R. This is my Escalera that I got from flipping out pinball and over here Slap Save Pinball ran a charity campaign called Devil With a Cause. It raised $11,000 for Carlo Glennon Children's Hospital. If you look really closely up there, you can see the arch. I'm just messing with you. And of course, the whole reason you're here is for the pinball. Thank you. So first off we've got Stern the Beatles. And one of the things I love about this game is the license was so hard to get for Stern. It's based on a classic Stern called Sea Witch. But the license, the gameplay is very early solid state feel and I love it. One of my favorites is the Hobbit, one of the best overall packages in pinball. Perfect implementation of the game. Moving on, this is a 90s Bally, one of my favorites, Indy 500. What makes this one unique is it's got an impeccable restoration job, and it's a game that I don't ever see leaving my collection. Developed back in the 90s, Monster Bash was such a hit, the Chicago Gaming Company remade it, and this is one of those. It is an LE version with the topper and all the bells and whistles. One of the best looking machines out there, in my opinion. Thank you So one of the most storied years in pinball history was 1981 and this valley was part of that Eight ball deluxe. This does not look like what you would have played in a bowling alley back then. It has been extensively restored. Next we have a classic Stern made or designed by Harry Williams. Yeah, that Harry Williams, the one from Williams Penwall. What I love about this game is it's got a really unique maze up at the top that he put in because he loved things that were different, and so do I. Great game, Flight 2000. So one of my favorite bands has always been ACDC. And this particular machine is also made by one of my favorite designers, Steve Ritchie. It's got a cannon. It's got a train. I also put on lights that synchronize with the music. It's a Lucy edition, premium version. Love it. Is your name Michael Diamond? One of the hottest titles to come out in the last handful of years is Deadpool. This is a premium edition. It's got a sense of humor. It's got great shots. It's got a metal katana on the play field. One of Stern's most iconic pinball machines of the modern era is Star Trek. It was so good they made a vaulted edition of it. Steve Ritchie again, I love this machine. This is the L.E. version. It's got everything. If pinball has a Michael Jordan it is Keith Elway He is the world greatest pinball player This was his first design Iron Maiden He is making a second one called Jurassic Park and that is on order and will be right here We'll be right back. This is what pinball looks like in the 21st century. If you're going to get a new pinball machine, chances are you're going to be looking at Stern. I get all mine through flipping out pinball. So before you leave, I'm supposed to show you my car. This is my Volkswagen Atlas. It's an 18. It is how I haul groceries, pinballs, and kids to soccer in style. Rocking the 19 or 20 inch wheels because I don't know. Got a leather interior. I don't know. It's basically an SUV. all right flipping out pinball i've had enough everybody thinks i'm weird around here anyway because my pinball machines it's time for you to get in the band and go take care Hey, what's up? What's up Pip? Hey Pippi!

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