# New Pictures of Bitronic Super Hoop Pinball **Source:** Knapp Arcade **Type:** article **Published:** 2022-05-31 **Beat:** Pinball **URL:** https://www.knapparcade.org/new-pictures-of-bitronic-super-hoop-pinball --- ## Analysis Freddy's Pinball Paradise, a German arcade/pinball distributor, shared new pictures and pricing details for Bitronic's Super Hoop pinball machine. The game is priced at €4,869.75 ($5,205.84 USD) before a 19% VAT brings the total to €5,795.00 ($6,194.94). The machine features RGB lighting, mirror panels, a 3mm plexiglass playfield protector, and six basketball-themed game modes. ### Key Claims - [HIGH] Super Hoop MSRP is €4,869.75 ($5,205.84 USD) before 19% VAT tax — _Freddy's Pinball Paradise Facebook post shared by Knapp Arcade; official retailer pricing_ - [HIGH] Super Hoop includes RGB lighting, mirror panels, and 3mm plexiglass playfield protection as standard equipment — _Freddy's Pinball Paradise product description; direct from German distributor_ - [HIGH] Super Hoop has six main game modes: 3PT Contest, Slam Dunk, 21, Skills, Horse, and Super Stars — _Official rules posted by Freddy's Pinball Paradise_ - [HIGH] The game does not require a pitch protector due to the 3mm plexiglass plate making the playfield 'indestructible' — _Freddy's Pinball Paradise product description_ ### Notable Quotes > "Super Hoop is a pinball with solid workmanship and a top price/performance ratio." > — **Freddy's Pinball Paradise** > _Official retailer positioning of game as value-oriented option_ > "Someone needs to bring a few of these to the U.S. so that I can play it :)" > — **Knapp Arcade (article author)** > _Indicates limited US availability of Bitronic machines; demand signal for non-mainstream manufacturers_ > "That's a lot of tax, and we complain about sales tax on pinball machines here in the United States lol." > — **Knapp Arcade (article author)** > _Commentary on tax burden differences between markets; highlights European pricing complexity_ ### Entities | Name | Type | Context | |------|------|---------| | Bitronic | company | Pinball machine manufacturer; maker of Super Hoop | | Freddy's Pinball Paradise | company | German arcade/pinball distributor and retailer; shared pricing and product details | | Knapp Arcade | company | Source publication covering pinball industry news and product releases | | Super Hoop | game | New basketball-themed pinball machine by Bitronic; priced at €5,795.00 with VAT in Germany | ### Topics - **Primary:** Non-mainstream pinball manufacturer availability, International pinball pricing and market differences - **Secondary:** Playfield protection technology, Basketball-themed pinball design ### Sentiment **Positive** (0.75) — Knapp Arcade expresses fascination with the machine and desire to play it; appreciative tone toward German distributor's information sharing. No criticism or negative commentary present. ### Signals - **[sentiment_shift]** US pinball enthusiasts express interest in non-mainstream European machines but face geographic availability barriers (confidence: medium) — Knapp Arcade author states 'Someone needs to bring a few of these to the U.S. so that I can play it'; indicates demand without current supply - **[market_signal]** Bitronic Super Hoop priced at approximately $6,195 USD (with VAT) represents competitive positioning in boutique/alternative manufacturer segment below mainstream Stern LE pricing (confidence: high) — Official MSRP €5,795.00 from Freddy's Pinball Paradise distributor listing - **[product_strategy]** Bitronic emphasizes playfield durability through 3mm plexiglass protection and 'indestructible' design as core feature differentiation (confidence: high) — Freddy's marketing emphasizes plexiglass plate eliminates need for pitch protector and states 'plays and dimples are history' --- ## Transcript The German arcade / pinball distributor Freddy's Pinball Paradise recently shared new pictures of Bitronic's new Super Hoop pinball machine on its Facebook page. The post also contained interesting information on the game's pricing and rules. Super Hoop's MSRP is € 4,869.75 ($5,205.84 USD), but...a whopping 19% VAT (Value Added Tax) is added to that bringing the total cost to € 5.795,00 ($6,194.94). That's a lot of tax, and we complain about sales tax on pinball machines here in the United States lol. Everyone already knows about this game, but I continue to be fascinated by it...probably because human nature is to always want what we can't have. Someone needs to bring a few of these to the U.S. so that I can play it :). Here's the pictures, the text of the post and a link to Freddy's website: Super Hoop is a pinball with solid workmanship and a top price/performance ratio. Already from work, it is equipped with an impressive light show and speaker lighting. Mirror panels on the inside of the housing and complete RGB lighting on and under the pitch are also part of the basic equipment. A pitch protector is not required with this pinball and nevertheless plays and dimples are history. On the pitch there is a 3 mm strong plexiglass plate, which makes the pitch indestructible. Test play now in our showroom by appointment. RULES: The aim is to complete the 6 main modes. Shoot the top scoop to choose the mode. 3PT CONTEST: Collect all 5 shooting positions. Hit the points first then the basket. SLAM DUNK: Shoot 8 Rampede. 21: Score more than 21 to complete the mode. Hit a random target on the field to earn points. Basket hits add to the total score SKILLS: Collect 4 skills to complete the mode: Run & Gun, Pick & Roll, Assist and Crossover. Hit the basket from the left ramp to complete the mode. HORSE: Shoot the flashing arrows to collect 5 letters and complete mode. SUPER STARS: Complete 8 shots to complete the mode. https://shop.freddys-pinball-paradise.de/ _(Acquisition: raw_text, Enrichment: v1)_ --- *Exported from Journalist Tool on 2026-04-13 | Item ID: dc574dbc-9450-4bb6-96a5-4a3759df087d*