# Haggis Pinball Reiterates Fathom Production Will Be Complete By Year-End; Centaur to Ship in Jan

**Source:** Knapp Arcade  
**Type:** article  
**Published:** 2023-07-10  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.knapparcade.org/haggis-pinball-reiterates-fathom-production-will-be-complete-by-year-end-centaur-to-ship-in-jan

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## Analysis

Haggis Pinball published a FAQ reiterating it will complete Fathom Revisited production by year-end 2023 and begin shipping Centaur Revisited in January 2024, with a specific shipping order (Series Ticket, Oblivion Edition, distributors, Beast Edition). The article author acknowledges past production delays but notes that U.S. distributor Flip N Out offers deposit refunds if Haggis fails to deliver, framing direct distributor purchases as low-risk.

### Key Claims

- [HIGH] Haggis Pinball stated: 'We are now in a much better position to deliver on our schedule for the remaining Fathom Revisited games by the end of the year and that pace will continue into the production of Centaur Revisited' — _Direct quote from Haggis Pinball FAQ slides released this weekend; official company statement_
- [HIGH] Haggis will start shipping games in January 2024 in order: Series Ticket customers, Oblivion Edition, distributor games, Beast Edition (by deposit placement order) — _Direct quote from Haggis Pinball FAQ; official shipping sequence announced_
- [HIGH] Centaur Revisited goes on sale July 11th at 9:00 PM Eastern via Haggis web store; distributors already taking orders — _Official announcement from Haggis; distributor pre-orders are live_
- [HIGH] Flip N Out (U.S. exclusive distributor) has committed to refunding deposits if Haggis fails to fulfill orders — _Author states this as a distributor commitment; provides consumer protection detail_
- [MEDIUM] Haggis production has been 'way slower than it should be' — _Author's own assessment based on publicly known delays; acknowledges community frustration_

### Notable Quotes

> "We are now in a much better position to deliver on our schedule for the remaining Fathom Revisited games by the end of the year and that pace will continue into the production of Centaur Revisited"
> — **Haggis Pinball (FAQ statement)**, This weekend (prior to article publication)
> _Official commitment to production timeline; crucial accountability marker given past delays_

> "We will start shipping games in January 2024 commencing with Series Ticket customers, followed by Oblivion Edition, distributor games then Beast Edition games in order of when initial deposit was placed"
> — **Haggis Pinball (FAQ statement)**, This weekend
> _Specific shipping order and timeline; establishes clear delivery sequence and accountability window_

> "Has Haggis production been way slower than it should be? Absolutely, if they miss these new clearly stated delivery dates they deserves tremendous criticism."
> — **Knapp Arcade (author)**, Article publication
> _Author acknowledges past failures and signals willingness to hold company accountable; frames stakes clearly_

> "The proverbial 'shouting fire in a crowded theater' seems like a good way to create a self-fulfilling prophecy of doom for a pinball company."
> — **Knapp Arcade (author)**, Article publication
> _Author advocates measured response to Haggis delays; argues community vitriol could worsen situation_

> "I ordered a Stern Deadpool that I had to wait over a year-and-a-half for and that was from the largest pinball company in the world by a HUGE margin. Delays happen in pinball."
> — **Knapp Arcade (author)**, Article publication
> _Contextualizes Haggis delays against industry-wide production issues; normalizes extended wait times_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| Haggis Pinball | company | Australian boutique pinball manufacturer with remake titles Fathom Revisited and Centaur Revisited; history of production delays |
| Fathom Revisited | game | Haggis Pinball remake of classic Williams game; production delayed, committed to completion by year-end 2023 |
| Centaur Revisited | game | Haggis Pinball's third machine; upcoming release with rules structure (2.0 Code) revealed; on-sale July 11 at 9 PM ET; shipping begins January 2024 |
| Flip N Out | company | U.S. exclusive distributor for Haggis Pinball; offering deposit refunds if Haggis fails to deliver; currently accepting Centaur Revisited pre-orders |
| Knapp Arcade | organization | Pinball news/analysis outlet; published article; author commits to holding Haggis accountable for timeline adherence |
| Stern Pinball | company | Largest pinball manufacturer by market size; referenced for comparison on production delays (Deadpool example) |

### Topics

- **Primary:** Production delays and timeline accountability, Haggis Pinball game releases and shipping schedule, Consumer risk mitigation through distributor purchases
- **Secondary:** Community sentiment and trust in boutique manufacturers, Industry-wide pinball production and delivery challenges

### Sentiment

**Mixed** (0.45) — Author acknowledges legitimate past failures (slow production, missed deadlines) but advocates for measured optimism given new distributor protections and explicit timeline commitments. Balances consumer frustration with industry context and practical risk-mitigation options.

### Signals

- **[business_signal]** Haggis Pinball faces reputation risk from sustained production delays; community frustration about unfulfilled orders on Fathom Revisited (confidence: high) — Author states 'A lot of people have spoken publicly and have reached out to me privately about their concerns about Haggis getting games out' and acknowledges 'consumers with yet to be fulfilled Fathom orders are frustrated'
- **[sentiment_shift]** Author detects polarization: 'vitriol aimed at Haggis' vs. practical low-risk purchase path; frames aggressive community criticism as potentially self-defeating (confidence: medium) — 'I don't personally understand the vitriol aimed at Haggis regarding Centaur. The proverbial shouting fire in a crowded theater seems like a good way to create a self-fulfilling prophecy'
- **[event_signal]** Haggis Pinball released product information slides and FAQ this weekend; Centaur Revisited official sale date July 11, 9 PM ET (confidence: high) — Article references 'This weekend, Haggis Pinball released a number of different slides' and 'Centaur goes on sale July 11th at 9:00 PM Eastern'
- **[market_signal]** Distributor (Flip N Out) deposit refund guarantee indicates risk-hedging mechanism for consumer protection against manufacturer non-fulfillment (confidence: high) — 'Flip N Out has committed to refunding deposits to its consumers if for some reason Haggis does not fulfil its end of the bargain'
- **[market_signal]** Centaur Revisited positioned as five-figure premium remake; author questions value proposition but acknowledges niche appeal for collectors (confidence: medium) — Author writes 'Whether or not one wants to spend five figures on a remake of a classic game is a matter of personal opinion, I personally would not unless I had absolutely unlimited funds'
- **[product_strategy]** Haggis Pinball reiterates completion timeline for Fathom Revisited (year-end 2023) and Centaur Revisited shipping (January 2024); history of missed deadlines creates accountability pressure (confidence: high) — Official FAQ statement with specific dates; author notes 'missing these target dates would be a very bad optic for Haggis' given past delays

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## Transcript

This weekend, Haggis Pinball released a number of different slides with additional information on its upcoming third pinball machine, Centaur Revisited. A lot of people have spoken publicly and have reached out to me privately about their concerns about Haggis getting games out. Here's my brief thoughts on the subject.

One of the slides was a FAQ about the upcoming game that included a definitive statement about Haggis' production schedule. In it, the Company clearly stated:

"...We are now in a much better position to deliver on our schedule for the remaining Fathom Revisited games by the end of the year and that pace will continue into the production of Centaur Revisited...

We will start shipping games in January 2024 commencing with Series Ticket customers, followed by Oblivion Edition, distributor games then Beast Edition games in order of when initial deposit was placed."

The above is a clearly worded timeline that extends only a couple of months into the future, so missing these target dates would be a very bad optic for Haggis. Has Haggis production been way slower than it should be? Absolutely, if they miss these new clearly stated delivery dates they deserves tremendous criticism. I'll check back with the company and hold them accountable here if they miss a deadline again.

Whether or not one wants to spend five figures on a remake of a classic game is a matter of personal opinion, I personally would not unless I had absolutely unlimited funds. Having said that, If I wanted a Centaur Revisited I personally would have absolutely no problem with putting down a deposit with Haggis' exclusive U.S. distributor Flip N Out pinball or an official distributor in another country. Flip N Out has committed to refunding deposits to its consumers if for some reason Haggis does not fulfil its end of the bargain. Other than time, what does one have to lose by buying through a distributor if they want the game? It seems like a pretty low-risk way for a person to get a game that that want to me.

Some of the other slides that were released by Haggis include a look at the rules structure for the 2.0 Code of Centaur Revisited and a table that shows what time the game officially goes on sale, which is July 11th at 9:00 PM Eastern. Even though the Haggis web store doesn't open until the 11th, distributors are able to take orders for the new game now.

I get that consumers with yet to be fulfilled Fathom orders are frustrated by the game's delays and missed deadlines, I would be too. I ordered a Stern Deadpool that I had to wait over a year-and-a-half for and that was from the largest pinball company in the world by a HUGE margin. Delays happen in pinball. With the option to order a game through a distributor available, I don't personally understand the vitriol aimed at Haggis regarding Centaur. The proverbial "shouting fire in a crowded theater" seems like a good way to create a self-fulfilling prophecy of doom for a pinball company. Hopefully, the new low-risk purchase option that is available to U.S. customers will prevent that.

https://haggispinball.com/product-category/pinball-machines/

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