# Welcome to the team: Josh Kugler **Source:** Multimorphic News **Type:** article **Published:** 2024-02-12 **Beat:** Pinball **URL:** https://www.multimorphic.com/news/welcome-to-the-team-josh-kugler/ --- ## Analysis Multimorphic announces Josh Kugler as lead programmer for their upcoming major release codenamed 'Nitrogen,' joining mid-2022. Kugler brings extensive experience from custom machine building, American Pinball tenure, and P-ROC/P3-ROC platform expertise. The announcement signals a significant personnel addition to Multimorphic's development team and teases an imminent major product release. ### Key Claims - [HIGH] Josh Kugler joined Multimorphic mid-2022 as lead programmer for codename 'Nitrogen' — _Multimorphic announcement_ - [HIGH] Josh Kugler was integral to the Nitrogen project from its inception — _Multimorphic official announcement_ - [HIGH] Josh Kugler built several custom pinball machines using P-ROC and P3-ROC boards — _Multimorphic announcement describing his background_ - [HIGH] Josh Kugler spearheaded development on numerous commercial releases at American Pinball — _Multimorphic announcement of his tenure_ - [HIGH] Josh Kugler first pinball machine was handcrafted at age 10 using rubber bands and nails — _Biographical detail in official announcement_ ### Notable Quotes > "We are thrilled to announce the addition of Josh Kugler to the Multimorphic development team as the lead programmer for our upcoming major release (codename: Nitrogen)." > — **Multimorphic (organization)** > _Official announcement of a key hiring and major upcoming product_ > "With his wealth of experience, versatile skill set, and passion for delivering exceptional pinball gameplay experiences, Josh is an ideal addition to the Multimorphic team" > — **Multimorphic (organization)** > _Formal endorsement of Kugler's qualifications and strategic fit_ > "he eagerly anticipates the upcoming release of his inaugural pinball game with Multimorphic" > — **Multimorphic (organization, describing Kugler)** > _Confirmation that Nitrogen will be Kugler's first game as lead programmer with Multimorphic_ ### Entities | Name | Type | Context | |------|------|---------| | Josh Kugler | person | Lead programmer at Multimorphic for codename 'Nitrogen' project; previously worked at American Pinball; known for custom pinball machine design and P-ROC/P3-ROC expertise | | Multimorphic | company | Pinball machine manufacturer; employer of Josh Kugler as lead programmer for 'Nitrogen' project | | American Pinball | company | Former employer of Josh Kugler where he spearheaded development on commercial releases | | Nitrogen | product | Codename for Multimorphic's upcoming major release; lead programmed by Josh Kugler | | P-ROC | product | Pinball hardware platform used by Josh Kugler for custom machine builds | | P3-ROC | product | Pinball hardware platform used by Josh Kugler for custom machine builds | ### Signals - **[personnel_signal]** Josh Kugler hired as lead programmer for Multimorphic's major upcoming 'Nitrogen' project, joining mid-2022 from American Pinball (confidence: high) — Official Multimorphic announcement of Kugler joining as lead programmer for Nitrogen - **[product_launch]** Multimorphic's major release codenamed 'Nitrogen' is described as upcoming with anticipation to share results 'soon' (confidence: medium) — 'We eagerly anticipate sharing the results of his and the entire team's hard work with everyone soon!' - **[design_innovation]** Multimorphic recruits experienced designer from American Pinball with custom machine and commercial release credentials, signaling commitment to quality game design (confidence: high) — Kugler's background in custom design and spearheading commercial releases cited as reasons for hire - **[industry_signal]** Movement of experienced pinball programmer from American Pinball to Multimorphic indicates active competition for design talent (confidence: medium) — Josh Kugler's transition from American Pinball to Multimorphic as lead programmer --- ## Transcript We are thrilled to announce the addition of Josh Kugler to the Multimorphic development team as the lead programmer for our upcoming major release (codename: Nitrogen). Joining the team in mid-2022, Josh has been an integral part of the Nitrogen project from its inception. We eagerly anticipate sharing the results of his and the entire team’s hard work with everyone soon! Josh’s journey in pinball began at the age of 10 when he crafted his first machine using rubber bands and nails. Since then, he has showcased his talent by constructing several custom pinball machines utilizing Multimorphic’s P-ROC and P3-ROC boards, demonstrating both a flair for engaging layouts and rulesets, and a deep technical proficiency in crafting innovative pinball mechanisms. His tenure at American Pinball further solidified his expertise, where he spearheaded development on numerous commercial releases. With his wealth of experience, versatile skill set, and passion for delivering exceptional pinball gameplay experiences, Josh is an ideal addition to the Multimorphic team, and we are thrilled to welcome him aboard. Beyond his professional pursuits, Josh is a devoted father and husband residing in the Chicagoland area. He relishes spending time with the local pinball community, indulging in spirited games and camaraderie. When not immersed in pinball, Josh can often be found enjoying a round of disc golf or passionately supporting University of Michigan sports. As he continues to bask in Michigan’s 2024 National Football Championship victory, he eagerly anticipates the upcoming release of his inaugural pinball game with Multimorphic. _(Acquisition: web_scrape, Enrichment: v5)_ --- *Exported from Journalist Tool on 2026-08-04 | Item ID: cf80bd08-1ec9-489c-808a-0933aeadcd3c*