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P3

productactive68 mentionsFirst seen Feb 16, 2013Last seen Mar 21, 2026

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P3 is Multimorphic's modular pinball platform that represents modern pinball technology with digital screen integration and innovative mechanical design. Launched between 2017-2020, the platform features modular game software (such as Portal and Ghost in the Shell) that runs on a standardized hardware base, allowing different themed games to operate on the same machine. The P3 is known for its technical innovations including redesigned flipper assemblies, the Infinity Ball trough system, and integrated video/light effects capabilities, positioning it as a contemporary alternative to classic pinball machines.

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  • manufacturesMultimorphicMultimorphic develops and manufactures the P3 modular pinball platformmedium

Facts

  • achievementFlipper end-of-stroke redesigned after original design periodhighfrom 2020
  • achievementInnovative flipper assembly designhigh
  • attributeOriginal flipper design created between 2017-2020highfrom 2017 until 2020
  • attributeFeatures Infinity Ball trough systemhigh
  • attributeSupports video integration capabilitieshigh
  • attributeSupports light effects integrated through backbox componentshigh
  • attributeMultimorphic modular pinball platform

Claims (11)

  • factualhigh

    P3 is currently at the bottom of the Lumberjack Johnny's leaderboard

    Source: Craft Brew Sally, Lumberjack Johnny's leaderboardPinball Junk Drawer Episode 93 - A Costly Weekend Indeed
  • opinionmedium

    P3 flippers offer superior responsiveness and finesse capabilities compared to other platforms

    Source: Tournament commentatorThe Princess Bride Pinball - Texas Pinball Championships Highlights
  • factualhigh

    P3 announced a Weird Al pinball machine

    Source: Joe HillsStream 539: Iron Maiden (LE) Stern
  • factualhigh

    P3's Heist crane toy has three-way movement with pitch, extension, and sweep capabilities

Recent Mentions (68)

  • Multimorphic modular pinball platform; first time speaker played Portal with updated code since last year

    Who STOLE the show at Texas Pinball Festival 2026?Mar 21, 2026
  • Multimorphic modular pinball platform used by Michael for his homebrew machine and by TNA

    How We Opened Quarters Arcade Bar in SLC Utah with Michael and Katy | Ep 186Mar 18, 2026
  • Multimorphic's modular pinball platform with swappable game modules; 24 games total (23 third-party + Portal); mid-playfield trough system enables advanced ball handling mechanics

    Portal Deep DiveMar 17, 2026
  • Pinball machine; currently at bottom of Lumberjack Johnny's leaderboard; hosts express sadness about its low position

    Pinball Junk Drawer Episode 93 - A Costly Weekend IndeedMar 12, 2026
  • Multimorphic's modular pinball platform using Unity engine, C#, and featuring swappable playfields and embedded monitor

    Episode 465 - P3 Development, New Games Announced, 1935 Allied Amusement Barrel RollMar 12, 2020
  • Virtual pinball platform supporting custom game modules and playfield modifications; platform for Quest for Glory and Ranger in the Ruins projects

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  • attributeFeatures digital screen integrationhigh
  • attributeReceived mixed reception regarding innovative technologyhighfrom 2019
  • attributeReceived negative assessment for aesthetic appearance in off/lit statehighfrom 2025-08-31
  • statusPortal is newest P3 module gamehighfrom 2025-11-04
  • statusContemporary pinball technology compared to Pinball 2000highfrom 2025-06-30
  • Source: Dennis (citing This Week in Pinball deep dive)
    Episode 111 - A HEIST of Specs
  • factualhigh

    P3 pricing: single game $10,000, two-game bundle $13,000, three-game bundle $15,000, with $250 for third flipper module

    Source: Dennis (citing This Week in Pinball write-up)Episode 111 - A HEIST of Specs
  • factualhigh

    Upper playfield modules are interchangeable between P3 games, allowing both hardware and software customization

    Source: Review ArticleP3: IN-DEPTH REVIEW
  • factualhigh

    P3 platform uses standard PC components (Kingston SSD, PC-ATX power supply, consumer-grade mainboard) for core processing

    Source: Review ArticleP3: IN-DEPTH REVIEW
  • factualhigh

    P3 uses vertical up-kickers for ball launch rather than manual plunger, eliminating shooter lane and strength-based skill shots

    Source: Review ArticleP3: IN-DEPTH REVIEW
  • factualhigh

    P3 mainboard is ASRock B250M-HDV with MSI GTX 650 graphics card for enhanced graphics performance

    Source: Review ArticleP3: IN-DEPTH REVIEW
  • factualhigh

    Magnetic side art panels on review unit are beginning to sag due to weight, indicating potential durability issue

    Source: Review ArticleP3: IN-DEPTH REVIEW
  • factualhigh

    P3 backbox hinge design is smaller and less robust than typical manufacturer standards with measurement tolerance gaps

    Source: Review ArticleP3: IN-DEPTH REVIEW
  • Episode 469 - Williams Hi-Hand, Yukon, QFG
    Dec 1, 2020
  • Multimorphic modular pinball platform; supports third-party game modules and software

    Episode 468 - Ranger In The Ruins, 3rd Party Development for the P3Sep 8, 2020
  • Pinball manufacturer; host hasn't played new games yet but mentions Princess Bride and Final Resistance coming

    67: Yo, Enough Timers!Mar 27, 2024
  • Pinball manufacturer/software company with built-in Twitch streaming integration, cited as potential model for Guns N' Roses revolutionary technology

    Ep. 104: Appetite for PinballOct 2, 2020
  • Multimorphic modular platform; ships with Wi-Fi pre-installed; supports simultaneous multiplayer via Heads Up and Cosmic Kart Racing; developing internet matchmaking

    Episode 58 - Wonka Is On The WayJun 25, 2019
  • Multimorphic pinball platform; Weird Al is a P3 game; discussed as repeatedly winning innovation awards

    Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Ep 31 - Only Pinball Talk And Lots Of It!Feb 12, 2023
  • Multimorphic pinball manufacturer, Colin MacAlpine works as rules designer for unannounced project

    Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Episode 34 - TPF 2023 Recap with Colin MacAlpine!Apr 1, 2023
  • Multimorphic's modular pinball platform; lacks official display/storage solution for mini playfields

    Episode 795: "What Would Back To The Future SLE Cost?"Apr 21, 2023
  • Second-generation pinball controller from Multimorphic for building games from ground up

    Episode 10 With Special Guest Eric Priepke (epthegeek)May 22, 2019
  • Multimorphic modular pinball platform enabling swappable game modules at lower price points ($2-3K) than traditional machines.

    Episode 1064: "Kaneda's Portal Impressions"Mar 17, 2025
  • Multimorphic's modular pinball platform with interchangeable game modules; first prototype 2012, first shipped 2017; features Intel motherboard, NVIDIA graphics, LCD, P3 Rock control board

    Ep 161 Reinventing Pinball with Gerry StellenbergMar 4, 2025
  • Multimorphic's modular pinball platform featuring interchangeable playfield modules, standardized flipper placement, upper flipper option, software-controlled features

    Episode 466 - Heist P3 Game - Interview with Ava Baldridge 3-26-20Mar 27, 2020
  • Multimorphic platform game with interchangeable physical backends; 8 different units at festival including networking, pitch-and-bat, and mode-based versions

    Episode 36 – Texas TornadoMar 30, 2017
  • Manufacturer of modular pinball machines with swappable playfields; debuted Portal at TPF with extended and standard editions; prioritizes space efficiency for home collectors.

    Episode 8 - Jim Cantiello / Shane goes to TPF!Mar 27, 2025
  • Hybrid video game/pinball system featuring interactive video playfield and changeable upper playfield modules; platform for Blood Bank Billiards

    We Read the Best Argument For AI Art in Pinball (It’s Still Wrong)Oct 3, 2025
  • Multimorphic's modular pinball platform

    Sorcerer's Apprentice for Multimorphic's P3 Pinball PlatformAug 23, 2021
  • Multimorphic modular pinball platform; $8,500 cabinet without game kit; $11,500-$12,500 with game kit; floating flipper design; integrated LCD screen; swappable playfield modules

    Live QnA with Gerry at Multimorphic!Aug 28, 2025
  • Multimorphic's modular pinball platform with interchangeable game modules

    Multimorphic Pinball Revealed Their Best Game YetFeb 25, 2022
  • Multimorphic's modular pinball platform

    Elemental Pinball for the Multimorphic P3 Pinball PlatformAug 14, 2025
  • Multimorphic's modular pinball platform

    Final Resistance P3 Game by Multimorphic in ProductionAug 28, 2023
  • Multimorphic's pinball platform; subject of topper extension kit

    Topper Extension Kit for the Multimorphic P3 Pinball PlatformNov 20, 2024
  • Multimorphic's modular pinball platform

    Final Resistance P3 Game by MultimorphicNov 29, 2023
  • Multimorphic pinball platform featuring Heads Up online-enabled head-to-head game module

    Episode 33 - Fun TimesApr 24, 2017
  • Modular pinball platform concept Stellenberg and Les Pitt were developing; P-Rock was initially intended as a sidetrack to solve control problems for P3 development

    Pinball Innovators & Makers Podcast Ep 18: Gerry StellenbergDec 22, 2023
  • Multimorphic's modular pinball platform; commentators praise its flipper responsiveness and finesse capabilities for competitive play

    The Princess Bride Pinball - Texas Pinball Championships HighlightsFeb 21, 2026
  • Multimorphic's modular pinball platform; capable of swapping hardware modules; uses three flipper buttons; features LCD screen integration

    Episode 190 - 2023 Post-TPFApr 2, 2023
  • Multimorphic's modular pinball platform; base cost $8,300

    WEIRD AL’S MUSEUM OF NATURAL HILARITYFeb 24, 2022
  • Multimorphic's modular pinball platform with swappable game modules and software

    SORCERER’S APPRENTICE P3 GAME LAUNCHEDAug 23, 2021
  • Multimorphic's modular pinball platform; Portal is a P3 game module with Standard and Extended versions

    PORTAL REVEALEDMar 17, 2025
  • Multimorphic's modular pinball platform with swappable game modules; features built-in Wi-Fi on all shipped machines

    P3 ADDS INTERNET CONNECTIVITYMay 23, 2020
  • Multimorphic innovative pinball platform, valued at $9,495, first public announcement covered by Pinball News

    News in BriefFeb 16, 2013
  • Multimorphic's modular pinball platform with LCD panel and ball-tracking; proof-of-concept first shown 2012

    MAKING PINBALL IS HARDMar 24, 2016
  • Multimorphic's modular pinball platform; target platform for Kerins and MacAlpine's rules development efforts

    KERINS & MACALPINE JOIN MULTIMORPHICDec 16, 2021
  • Multimorphic's modular pinball platform with open software development kit enabling third-party content

    DRAINED LAUNCHEDNov 21, 2022
  • Multimorphic's modular pinball platform; interchangeable game modules; dynamic LCD playfield; hosts eight separate games including CCR and Lexi Lightspeed

    COSMIC CART RACINGMar 22, 2018
  • Multimorphic's modular pinball platform that Baldridge has designed modules for

    Nick Baldridge Officially Joins Multimorphic PinballAug 1, 2023
  • Multimorphic's modular pinball platform; backlog and lead times significantly improved

    Multimorphic Pinball Increases Production Speed; Delays Final Resistance A Few WeeksJul 17, 2023
  • Multimorphic's modular pinball platform with swappable game modules

    Multimorphic Actively Looking to Expand; Another New Pinball Module Scheduled for Later This YearMar 20, 2023
  • Multimorphic's modular pinball platform with interchangeable game modules

    Scott Danesi Named Creative Director for Next Multimorphic P3 Pinball GameFeb 1, 2023
  • Multimorphic's modular pinball platform with interchangeable playfield modules

    Wait for New Multimorphic Pinball Machine Now 1 Year; Still Aiming for 2 New Games in 2023Dec 22, 2022
  • Multimorphic's modular pinball platform being manufactured

    Multimorphic Shares a Peek Inside Its Pinball FactoryAug 24, 2022
  • Multimorphic modular pinball platform; machines and modules currently experiencing shipment delays

    Update From Multimorphic on P3 Machines & Weird Al ModulesMay 27, 2022
  • Multimorphic's modular pinball platform; existing cabinet owners eligible for module distribution

    Multimorphic Ramping Up Weird Al Museum of Natural Hilarity ProductionApr 23, 2022
  • Multimorphic's modular pinball platform; experiencing high demand and production backlog

    Multimorphic P3 Pinball Machine Estimated Wait Time is Now Over a Year. New Game in the Works.Apr 1, 2022
  • Multimorphic's modular pinball platform with interchangeable game software

    Current Multimorphic P3 Pinball Orders to Be Built Over Next 12 MonthsMar 3, 2022
  • Multimorphic's modular pinball platform that hosts Weird Al game module

    Multimorphic's Weird Al’s Museum of Natural Hilarity Limited Edition Units SOLD OUTFeb 28, 2022
  • Multimorphic modular pinball platform capable of running multiple game titles; base price $8,300

    Sales of Multimorphic’s Weird Al Museum of Natural Hilarity Open TodayFeb 28, 2022
  • Pinball platform; Lexi Lightspeed is built on P3; had playtesters at tournaments

    Episode 115: Who is this guy?Mar 19, 2018
  • Multimorphic's modular pinball platform; supports Portal, Final Resistance, Elemental modules

    I Toured 3 Pinball Factories in Texas!Sep 10, 2025
  • Homebrew/boutique pinball manufacturer; Colin MacAlpine works as consulting rules designer

    Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Ep 34: TPF 2023 Recap with Colin MacAlpineApr 1, 2023
  • Multimorphic's modular pinball platform; supports interchangeable game modules, ball-tracking system, LCD playfield screen, carousel game selection interface; 26 available gaming experiences.

    Gerry Stellenberg and Michael Ocean from Multimorphic - Episode 69Aug 14, 2025
  • Multimorphic's modular pinball platform featuring interactive lower screen playfield, ball-tracking technology, swappable rear third modules, and third-party game support via free SDK.

    Stephen Silver with Multimorphic - Episode 18Feb 22, 2024
  • Control platform used in Haggis Kelts; compared unfavorably to FAST as alternative for Bally remakes; used by American Pinball and Spooky per earlier podcast discussion.

    Episode 166 – Counting RampsMay 6, 2021
  • Multimorphic's modular pinball platform with swappable game modules; console-like system for pinball; launched five years prior (2018); supports six+ game titles

    Pinball Magazine & Pinball News Bonus PINcast March 2023 interviewsApr 4, 2023
  • Multimorphic virtual pinball machine; described as perfect integration of video games and pinball; praised for appeal to children raised on video games

    Episode 151: Ryan Kuiper, turbografx_7 on TwitchSep 3, 2018
  • Modern Multimorphic modular pinball platform, compared to Pinball 2000 as contemporary technology

    Episode 89 - Die on this Hill: Star Wars Episode OneJun 30, 2025
  • Hardware platform utilized for Ghost in the Shell; features light effects integrated through backbox components

    Homebrew Showcase: Ghost in the Shell by Ed OwensNov 7, 2025
  • Multimorphic's modular pinball platform on which Portal module runs; features video integration capabilities

    [SPOILERS] Portal Pinball Gameplay - Complete Game Run!Jan 27, 2026
  • Multimorphic's modular pinball platform featuring the Infinity Ball trough system; subject of technical education video

    P³ Pinball Service 101: Ball TroughsJan 8, 2026
  • Multimorphic's modular pinball platform with innovative flipper assembly design; original design 2017-2020, end-of-stroke redesigned later

    P³ Pinball Service 101: Flipper AssembliesDec 30, 2025
  • Multimorphic's modular pinball platform with digital screen integration; Portal is newest P3 module game

    Portal pinball launch stream with Kevin and Ian!Nov 4, 2025
  • Multimorphic modular pinball platform; consensus negative assessment for aesthetic appearance in off/lit state

    Episode 253 - Empire RecordsAug 31, 2025
  • Multimorphic modular pinball platform; referenced as innovative technology with mixed reception

    Episode 79 – Orange Is The New BlackFeb 11, 2019