# New Run Total Nuclear Annihilation Pinball Will Come Loaded With Extras

**Source:** Knapp Arcade  
**Type:** article  
**Published:** 2022-07-11  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.knapparcade.org/new-run-total-nuclear-annihilation-pinball-will-come-loaded-with-extras

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## Analysis

Scott Denise discussed an upcoming re-run of Total Nuclear Annihilation (TNA) on the Loser Kid Pinball Podcast, revealing that new units will come pre-installed with popular aftermarket mods (fluorescent protectors, lit drop targets, upgraded Shoot Again) and feature Spooky's new flip-down LCD screen from Rick and Morty machines. Updated code is in development with potential additions like another multiball, though Denise is undecided. Production volume will depend on Spooky's schedule, with Denise hoping TNA becomes Spooky's best-selling game overall.

### Key Claims

- [HIGH] New TNA run will include factory-installed aftermarket mods (fluorescent protectors, lit drop targets, upgraded Shoot Again LEDs) — _Scott Denise stated on Loser Kid Pinball Podcast that new machines come from factory with these pre-installed modifications_
- [HIGH] New TNA machines will feature Spooky's flip-down LCD screen used in Rick and Morty machines — _Scott Denise explicitly mentioned LCD screen implementation in new run_
- [HIGH] Scott Denise is developing updated code for TNA with minor changes, considering adding another multiball — _Scott stated he is working on updated code and is 'on the fence' about additional multiball_
- [HIGH] Scott hopes TNA becomes Spooky Pinball's best-selling game ever (exceeding combined 1,750 units of Halloween and Ultraman) — _Scott Denise expressed desire for TNA to exceed previous Spooky titles in total production_
- [HIGH] Production volume for new TNA run is not yet determined and depends on Spooky's production schedule — _Scott stated 'he doesn't know how many will be run because that's entirely up to Spooky and its production schedule'_

### Notable Quotes

> "The new machines really aren't going to be TNA 2.0. It's more another run of the game with some addons."
> — **Scott Denise**, Loser Kid Pinball Podcast Ep. 88
> _Clarifies expectations: this is not a major overhaul but a re-release with enhancements_

> "he is really on the fence about whether to include it [another multiball]"
> — **Scott Denise (paraphrased)**, Loser Kid Pinball Podcast Ep. 88
> _Shows ongoing design decision-making for updated code, community input may influence final decision_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| Scott Denise | person | Pinball designer, DJ, musician, sound engineer; designer of TNA; appeared on Loser Kid Pinball Podcast discussing upcoming TNA re-run |
| Total Nuclear Annihilation (TNA) | game | Spooky Pinball game with upcoming production re-run featuring factory-installed mods and updated code |
| Spooky Pinball | company | Manufacturer producing new TNA run with flip-down LCD screen and pre-installed aftermarket modifications |
| Loser Kid Pinball Podcast | organization | Podcast platform where Scott Denise discussed TNA re-run details; hosted charity event 'Flippin the Script on Autism' |
| Rick and Morty | game | Spooky Pinball title that introduced the flip-down LCD screen technology now being used in new TNA machines |
| Pinball Expo | event | Chicago event hosting 12-hour charity stream 'Flippin the Script on Autism' on October 20th with multiple pinball companies donating products |
| Flippin the Script on Autism | event | 12-hour charity stream event at Pinball Expo benefiting autism awareness, featuring auctions and giveaways from major pinball manufacturers |
| Stern Pinball | company | Manufacturer donating products to Flippin the Script on Autism charity event |
| Jersey Jack Pinball (JJP) | company | Manufacturer donating products to Flippin the Script on Autism charity event |
| American Pinball | company | Manufacturer donating products to Flippin the Script on Autism charity event |
| Multimorphic | company | Manufacturer donating products to Flippin the Script on Autism charity event |
| Chicago Gaming Company (CGC) | company | Manufacturer donating products to Flippin the Script on Autism charity event |
| Haggis Pinball | company | Manufacturer donating products to Flippin the Script on Autism charity event |
| The Pinball Network | organization | Organization collaborating on Flippin the Script on Autism charity stream at Pinball Expo |
| Poor Man's Pinball Podcast | organization | Podcast network collaborating on Flippin the Script on Autism charity stream at Pinball Expo |

### Topics

- **Primary:** TNA Production Re-run and Factory Enhancements, Code Updates and Gameplay Changes, Hardware Integration (LCD Screen Technology)
- **Secondary:** Aftermarket Modifications Becoming Factory Standard, Production Volume and Business Aspirations, Charity Event and Industry Community Support

### Sentiment

**Positive** (0.85) — Enthusiastic reporting on TNA re-run improvements and factory enhancements. Positive framing of Scott Denise's design approach. Community-focused messaging with emphasis on charity event supporting autism awareness.

### Signals

- **[community_signal]** Major charity event bringing together multiple competing manufacturers (Stern, JJP, American, Multimorphic, CGC, Haggis, Lit Frames) in collaborative fundraising for autism awareness (confidence: high) — Flippin the Script on Autism event at Pinball Expo with donations from competing manufacturers
- **[market_signal]** Spooky committing to another production run of TNA, signaling strong market demand and confidence in title's commercial viability (confidence: high) — Full re-run announced with factory enhancements and updated code; Scott hopes it becomes Spooky's best-selling game
- **[product_strategy]** New TNA run incorporating previously aftermarket-only modifications as factory-installed features, raising baseline quality and reducing post-purchase customization requirements (confidence: high) — New machines come 'straight from the Spooky factory' with fluorescent protectors, lit drop targets, and upgraded Shoot Again already installed
- **[product_strategy]** Scott Denise actively developing code updates for TNA with potential for additional multiball feature; community input may influence final implementation (confidence: high) — Scott is 'working on updated code for the game with some minor changes' and is 'on the fence' about another multiball
- **[technology_signal]** Integration of flip-down LCD screen (technology from Rick and Morty) into TNA re-run, demonstrating Spooky's adoption of modular screen hardware across product line (confidence: high) — Scott stated new TNA will have 'the company's new flip-down LCD screen that it used in Rick and Morty machines'

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## Transcript

The pinball designer / DJ / musician / sound engineer, basically jack of all trades Scott Danesi appeared as a guest on the latest episode of the always excellent Loserkid Pinball Podcast. The interview contained a lot of great information on the much talked about upcoming re-run of Scott and Spooky Pinball's popular Total Nuclear Annihilation (TNA) pinball machine.

First and foremost, the new machines really aren't going to be TNA 2.0. It's more another run of the game with some addons. The new TNAs will coms straight from the Spooky factory with a number of the cool aftermarket mods that people have been tricking their machines out with already installed, including the gorgeous fluorescent green plastic protectors, lit translucent drop targets and an upgraded "Shoot Again" with additional LEDs, to name a few. The game is going to be produced in traditional TNA cabinets, but it will have the company's new flip-down LCD screen that it used in Rick and Morty machines.

In addition to these physical changes, Scott stated that he is working on updated code for the game with some minor changes. He has been considering adding another multiball TNA, but he is really on the fence about whether to include it.

As far as how many units will be made in the upcoming run goes, Scott hopes that TNA becomes Spooky pinball's best selling game ever. I believe that he means that he'd like to see the total number of TNAs produced exceed the combined 1,750 total of Halloweens and Ultramans (or would that be Ultramen Hmmmmm lol). Ultimately though, he doesn't know how many will be run because that's entirely up to Spooky and its production schedule.

Here's a link to the Loserkid interview. It's great. Make sure to give it a listen:

https://soundcloud.com/loserkidpinballpodcast/ep-88-pick-your-jelly-belly-with-scott-danesi?fbclid=IwAR1-Ip8g5dmQDXkq9uEfQBTjsEu90EWSw81csqMgTtoFRsKPlDEj3eYPwSk

Make sure to keep an eye out for the big Loserkid 12-hour charity stream event, "Flippin the Script on Autism" to be held in conjunction with The Pinball Network and The Poorman's Pinball Podcast at Pinball Expo in Chicago on Thursday October 20th. Tons of companies, including Stern, JJP, American, Multimorphic, CGC, Haggis, Lit Frames, Flip N Out, The Pinball Company and even I are donating products that will be auctioned off and given away during the event.

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