# FERRIS BUELER’S DAY OFF CUSTOM PINBALL MACHINE

**Source:** Knapp Arcade  
**Type:** article  
**Published:** 2021-11-21  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.knapparcade.org/ferris-bueler-s-day-off-custom-pinball-machine

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## Analysis

Brian Soares and Reby Hardy showcased a custom Ferris Bueller's Day Off pinball machine at Pintastic New England's Extra Ball Lounge featuring meticulously researched props, custom rules, artwork, 3D translite, and creator presence at the event. The machine exemplified the high-quality homebrew pinball craftsmanship on display at Pintastic New England.

### Key Claims

- [HIGH] Brian Soares and Reby Hardy created a custom Ferris Bueller's Day Off pinball machine — _Direct statement about creators and machine existence_
- [HIGH] The machine used exact same model props as were used in the Ferris Bueller's Day Off film — _Author states 'They tracked down all of the exact same model that was used in the film for the items used in the topper'_
- [HIGH] The machine features completely custom rules, callouts, art, and a 3D translite — _Direct feature list provided_
- [HIGH] Pintastic New England featured the most custom and homebrew pinball machines the author has ever seen at a show — _Author's stated observation_
- [HIGH] Brian Soares and Reby Hardy were present at Pintastic to share the story behind the machine — _Author states 'Both Reby and Brian were even at the show'_

### Notable Quotes

> "The attention to detail on this machine was absolutely incredible."
> — **Knapp Arcade (author)**
> _Emphasizes quality of custom build work_

> "They tracked down all of the exact same model that was used in the film for the items used in the topper."
> — **Knapp Arcade (author)**
> _Highlights prop accuracy and research effort in custom build_

> "Pintastic had the most custom and home brew pinball machines that I've ever seen at a show."
> — **Knapp Arcade (author)**
> _Indicates Pintastic New England as significant homebrew showcase event_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| Brian Soares | person | Co-creator of custom Ferris Bueller's Day Off pinball machine |
| Reby Hardy | person | Co-creator of custom Ferris Bueller's Day Off pinball machine |
| Ferris Bueller's Day Off | product | Theme/IP for custom pinball machine; 1986 film |
| Pintastic New England | event | Pinball convention/gathering featuring custom and homebrew machines; hosted Extra Ball Lounge with this machine |
| Extra Ball Lounge | organization | Venue at Pintastic New England where the Ferris Bueller's machine was available for play |
| Knapp Arcade | organization | Content creator/media outlet covering pinball events |

### Topics

- **Primary:** Custom/Homebrew Pinball Machines, Pinball Events and Conventions
- **Secondary:** Film IP in Pinball Themes, Craftsmanship and Design Detail

### Sentiment

**Positive** (0.95) — Author expresses enthusiasm and admiration for the machine build quality, the creators' effort, and the event's showcase of homebrew pinball craftsmanship. Multiple positive indicators (fire emojis, 'amazing', 'awesome', 'incredible').

### Signals

- **[event_signal]** Pintastic New England event featured significant homebrew and custom pinball machine showcase with creator participation (confidence: high) — Author directly states Pintastic had 'the most custom and home brew pinball machines' they've seen at a show, with creators present to discuss their work
- **[design_philosophy]** Custom Ferris Bueller's machine demonstrates attention to film authenticity through prop research and custom rule/art implementation (confidence: high) — Creators 'tracked down all of the exact same model that was used in the film' and built 'completely custom rules, callouts, art' with 3D translite

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## Transcript

Here’s something really awesome 🔥 🔥 🔥 Brian Soares and Reby Hardy’s amazing custom Ferris Bueler’s Day Off pinball machine was available for play at Pintastic New Robert Englunds’s Extra Ball Lounge! The attention to detail on this machine was absolutely incredible. They tracked down all of the exact same model that was used in the film for the items used in the topper. Completely custom rules, callouts, art, a 3D translite, etc… They did an incredible job with this machine. Both Reby and Brian were even at the show to hang out with everyone and tell them the story behind the game. Pintastic had the most custom and home brew pinball machines that I’ve ever seen at a show. I’m going through all of the pics now snd will have s full write-up of Pintastic New Robert Englunds soon. Stay tuned!

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