# Cool New Pop-Up Vampire Mod for Bram Stoker's Dracula Pinball

**Source:** Knapp Arcade  
**Type:** article  
**Published:** 2022-06-07  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.knapparcade.org/cool-new-pop-up-vampire-mod-for-bram-stoker-s-dracula-pinball

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## Analysis

A Pinside community member named 'November' is developing a elaborate pop-up vampire mod for Bram Stoker's Dracula (Williams, 1993) that replaces the static coffin with an animated mechanism featuring a bat creature and burning torches. The mod leverages 3D printing and is nearing completion, with the creator considering manufacturing additional units for sale to other collectors.

### Key Claims

- [HIGH] Williams released Bram Stoker's Dracula pinball in 1993 — _Williams' 1993 pinball machine Bram Stoker's Dracula pinball machine_
- [HIGH] BSD features a Mist Multiball mode where a ball floats across the playfield and starts multiball when hit by another ball — _Mist Multiball mode, where the a pinball seemingly floats across the playfield, starting multiball when you hit it with another ball_
- [HIGH] A Pinside community member is developing a pop-up vampire mod that replaces the static coffin with an animated mechanism — _A Pinside member named 'November' is working on an elaborate new mod that replaces BSD's static coffin decoration. It pops open at certain points of the game and the actual bat creature from the movie pops out, flanked by realistic-looking burning torches._
- [HIGH] The creator is considering producing additional units of the mod for sale once complete — _The creator stated that once it's done he will consider producing additional examples to sell to other Dracula owners._

### Notable Quotes

> "How cool is the game's Mist Multiball mode, where the a pinball seemingly floats across the playfield, starting multiball when you hit it with another ball."
> — **Knapp Arcade (article author)**
> _Highlights a signature mechanical feature of BSD that contributes to its gameplay appeal_

> "3D printing has really ushered in an era where some really cool mods for pinball machines can be produced by members of the community."
> — **Knapp Arcade (article author)**
> _Commentary on how 3D printing technology is democratizing pinball modification and enabling community creativity_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| Bram Stoker's Dracula | game | Williams pinball machine released in 1993 featuring vampire/Dracula theme with Mist Multiball mode |
| Williams | company | Pinball manufacturer that released Bram Stoker's Dracula in 1993 |
| November | person | Pinside community member developing an elaborate pop-up vampire mod for BSD |
| Pinside | organization | Online pinball community forum where the mod creator 'November' is a member |
| Knapp Arcade | company | Source of this article about the BSD mod |

### Topics

- **Primary:** Aftermarket modifications and custom mods, 3D printing in pinball restoration/customization
- **Secondary:** Bram Stoker's Dracula (Williams, 1993) gameplay features, Community-driven innovation in pinball

### Sentiment

**Positive** (0.85) — Article expresses enthusiasm for both the game mechanics and the community mod innovation. Author is impressed by the mod's quality and the creative possibilities enabled by 3D printing technology.

### Signals

- **[community_signal]** Pinside community members creating elaborate mechanical mods for classic pinball machines, with potential for small-batch production and sales (confidence: high) — A Pinside member named 'November' is working on an elaborate new mod... The creator stated that once it's done he will consider producing additional examples to sell to other Dracula owners.
- **[technology_signal]** 3D printing enabling new categories of community-produced pinball mods and aftermarket enhancements (confidence: high) — 3D printing has really ushered in an era where some really cool mods for pinball machines can be produced by members of the community

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## Transcript

I've always liked Williams' 1993 pinball machine Bram Stoker's Dracula pinball machine. That's truly a testament to how cool its gameplay is because I don't particularly like vampires in general or that movie in particular. How cool is the game's Mist Multiball mode, where the a pinball seemingly floats across the playfield, starting multiball when you hit it with another ball.

A Pinside member named "November" is working on an elaborate new mod that replaces BSD's static coffin decoration. It pops open at certain points of the game and the actual bat creature from the movie pops out, flanked by realistic-looking burning torches. Check this thing out! It is not yet complete, but after spending a long time creating it the mod is close. The creator stated that once it's done he will consider producing additional examples to sell to other Dracula owners.

3D printing has really ushered in an era where some really cool mods for pinball machines can be produced by members of the community. You all are making me want to buy a printer to play around with.

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