# Wolf Man Pinball Machine by Peyper 1987 * Built in Nudge Knobs!

**Source:** Pinball Shenanigans  
**Type:** video  
**Published:** 2026-04-01  
**Duration:** 2m 6s  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_99bDIO0K7s

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## Analysis

A video showcasing the Wolf Man pinball machine by Peyper (1987), featuring commentary on its unusual built-in nudge knobs integrated into the flipper button area. The host demonstrates gameplay mechanics and expresses amusement at the machine's design quirks and themed artwork.

### Key Claims

- [HIGH] Wolf Man is made by Peyper and dates to 1987 — _Host directly states 'This is made by Paper' and the video title specifies '1987'. (Note: 'Paper' appears to be transcription error for 'Peyper')_
- [HIGH] Wolf Man features built-in nudge knobs integrated with flipper buttons — _Host discovers and demonstrates the feature: 'These are your flipper buttons. And these are for your el movemento' and 'So, flip and then nudge.'_
- [HIGH] The nudge knobs were not immediately obvious to the host — _Host states 'took me a bit to figure out what the hell these knobs are for' and 'Too many too many levers and pulleys here'_

### Notable Quotes

> "Check this out though. This is made by Paper. And uh, really wild looking machine. Um, took me a bit to figure out what the hell these knobs are for."
> — **Host (Pinball Shenanigans)**, ~0:15-0:25
> _Introduction of the machine and acknowledgment of its unusual design feature_

> "These are your flipper buttons. And these are for your el movemento. So, watch the playfield. Oh, I was trying to flip the knob. Okay. Too many too many levers and pulleys here. So, flip and then nudge."
> — **Host (Pinball Shenanigans)**, ~0:30-0:45
> _Explanation of the integrated nudge knob mechanic and demonstration of gameplay_

> "How am I supposed to concentrate with all these boobies all over the place? I'm playing wolf boobies."
> — **Host (Pinball Shenanigans)**, ~0:05-0:10
> _Commentary on the machine's aesthetic theme and artwork_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| Wolf Man | game | 1987 pinball machine by Peyper featuring integrated nudge knobs |
| Peyper | company | Manufacturer of Wolf Man (1987). Note: Transcribed as 'Paper' in video but likely 'Peyper' |
| Pinball Shenanigans | organization | YouTube channel/content creator hosting the gameplay video |

### Signals

- **[design_innovation]** Wolf Man (1987) features integrated nudge knobs built directly into the flipper button assembly, combining nudge controls with standard flipper buttons (confidence: high) — Host demonstrates and explains: 'These are your flipper buttons. And these are for your el movemento... So, flip and then nudge.'
- **[historical_signal]** Documentation of a 1987 Peyper machine with unusual control layout, relevant to pinball design history (confidence: high) — Video showcases a specific 1987 machine design and its mechanics
- **[content_signal]** Pinball Shenanigans producing casual gameplay content on classic/unusual machines (confidence: high) — YouTube video format with host gameplay and commentary

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## Transcript

Okay, round eight is almost whoa. What is going on here? Sorry, slightly distracted. Uh, round eight is almost over. I have uh, five strikes. So, I still got two more left. What is going on over here? Oh, more. And uh, more boobies. Lots of boobies. How am I supposed to concentrate with all these boobies all over the place? I'm playing wolf boobies. Check this out though. This is made by Paper. And uh, really wild looking machine. Um, took me a bit to figure out what the hell these knobs are for. So, we got very protruding flipper buttons. Start a game here. Okay, these are your flipper buttons. And these are for your el movemento. So, watch the playfield. Oh, I was trying to flip the knob. Okay. Too many too many levers and pulleys here. So, flip and then nudge. Oh, back in the shooter lane. So, that's pretty cool, eh? And what was the other game I was playing that was pretty wild? Basketball. Do you not want to play basket boobies with uh, crazy lizard dudes?

_(Acquisition: youtube_auto_sub, Enrichment: v5)_

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*Exported from Journalist Tool on 2026-08-04 | Item ID: f2cc4892-e6c8-4000-87d9-ff68b73a6685*