# TWO COOL CUSTOM HOMEBREW PINBALL MACHINES ARE AT EXPO **Source:** Knapp Arcade **Type:** article **Published:** 2021-10-28 **Beat:** Pinball **URL:** https://www.knapparcade.org/two-cool-custom-homebrew-pinball-machines-are-at-expo --- ## Analysis Coverage of Pinball Expo in Chicago highlights two custom homebrew machines on display: Sonic The Hedgehog Spinball by Ryan McQuaid and Metroid by Mark Seiden, who was recently hired as a designer by Jersey Jack Pinball. The article also notes that Stern Pinball has multiple Godzilla, Star Wars, and Jurassic Park machines in production. ### Key Claims - [HIGH] Mark Seiden was officially hired as a designer by Jersey Jack Pinball — _Article states this as a recent announcement at Pinball Expo_ - [HIGH] Ryan McQuaid created a Sonic The Hedgehog Spinball homebrew pinball machine — _Article lists this as one of two homebrew machines on display at Expo_ - [HIGH] Mark Seiden created a Metroid homebrew pinball machine — _Article identifies this as the second homebrew machine on display at Expo_ - [MEDIUM] Stern Pinball has lots of Godzilla machines and a few Star Wars and Jurassic Park machines on the production line — _Article reports viewer observations from Stern's virtual factory tour at Expo_ ### Notable Quotes > "Who oh by the way was just officially hired as a designer by Jersey Jack Pinball. Mark Seiden!" > — **Knapp Arcade** > _Confirms Mark Seiden's hiring by Jersey Jack Pinball_ > "If you're at Expo, you have to stop by and check this game out. There's even a high score contest running on it." > — **Knapp Arcade** > _Highlights Sonic The Hedgehog Spinball homebrew as a must-see attraction_ > "Man that backglass is so cool!" > — **Knapp Arcade** > _Endorsement of Metroid homebrew machine's artwork and design_ ### Entities | Name | Type | Context | |------|------|---------| | Pinball Expo | event | Major annual pinball show in Chicago where homebrew and commercial machines are displayed | | Mark Seiden | person | Designer of Metroid homebrew pinball machine; recently hired by Jersey Jack Pinball as a designer | | Ryan McQuaid | person | Creator of Sonic The Hedgehog Spinball homebrew pinball machine on display at Pinball Expo | | Stern Pinball | company | Major pinball manufacturer with virtual factory tour at Expo; producing Godzilla, Star Wars, and Jurassic Park machines | | Jersey Jack Pinball | company | Pinball manufacturer that recently hired Mark Seiden as a designer | | Knapp Arcade | organization | Media outlet covering Pinball Expo and arcade industry news | | Sonic The Hedgehog Spinball | game | Homebrew pinball machine by Ryan McQuaid on display at Pinball Expo with high score contest | | Metroid | game | Homebrew pinball machine by Mark Seiden on display at Pinball Expo | | Godzilla | game | Stern Pinball commercial machine in production; multiple units reported at Expo | | Star Wars | game | Stern Pinball commercial machine in production; few units reported at Expo | | Jurassic Park | game | Stern Pinball commercial machine in production; few units reported at Expo | ### Signals - **[event_signal]** Pinball Expo in Chicago is ongoing with factory tours, multiple commercial machines, and showcased homebrew games (confidence: high) — Article describes live coverage from Pinball Expo with viewer reports and on-floor displays - **[personnel_signal]** Mark Seiden officially hired as designer by Jersey Jack Pinball (confidence: high) — Article states 'Who oh by the way was just officially hired as a designer by Jersey Jack Pinball' - **[product_launch]** Stern Pinball has multiple Godzilla machines and several Star Wars and Jurassic Park machines in production (confidence: medium) — Viewers reporting from Stern's virtual factory tour at Expo; quantities noted as 'lots of Godzillas' and 'a few' of others - **[community_signal]** Homebrew pinball community prominently featured at Pinball Expo with custom machines available for public play (confidence: high) — Two custom homebrew machines (Sonic and Metroid) highlighted as attractions with high score contests - **[content_signal]** Knapp Arcade providing live coverage and highlights from Pinball Expo (confidence: high) — Article explicitly states 'Stay tuned for more news from Expo as I'm able to get it' --- ## Transcript Pinball Expo in Chicago is in full swing today. The Stern Pinball virtual factory tour was this morning. Viewers are reporting that Stern has lots of Godzillas and a few Star Wars and Jurassic Parks on the line. In seeing all of the pictures that everyone is sharing from the show, I wanted to highlight two super cool Homebrew pinball machines that are on the floor for attendees to play. First is the super cool Sonic The Hedgehog Spinball pinball machine made by Ryan Ryan McQuaid. If you're at Expo, you have to stop by and check this game out. There's even a high score contest running on it. The second amazing homebrew pin, Metroid, was brought to the show by Mark Mark Seiden. Who oh by the way was just officially hired as a designer by Jersey Jack Pinball. Congrats Mark! Man that backglass is so cool! Stay tuned for more news from Expo as I'm able to get it. Remember the third annual Fall Arcade Road Trip (TM) is scheduled to start in a matter of hours. Keep an eye out for lots of pictures and sneak peeks at fantastic arcades in Pittsburgh, PA over the next several days! _(Acquisition: raw_text, Enrichment: v1)_ --- *Exported from Journalist Tool on 2026-08-04 | Item ID: bd7a0db6-9a82-44e2-8b11-846c8c62c48c*