Bruce Nightingale is a co-host of the Slam Tilt Podcast and a prominent figure in the pinball collecting and tournament community. He owns or has owned 200-300 pinball machines and is an active collector and tournament player. Beyond his podcast work, he is a partner at Rochester Pinball Collective (RPC) and has been involved in organizing charity fundraisers, including one that raised $13,000 for suicide prevention. His podcast contributions focus on critical commentary regarding manufacturing quality, cabinet construction, and game balancing issues in the pinball industry.
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All 750 Pokémon Limited Edition units sold out immediately upon release
Melvin Williams secured the American Pinball Creative Director position before publicly announcing his Dutch Pinball departure during the Super Bowl (Feb 8)
Every manufacturer that has acquired Papa Duke/Zidware licensing has experienced business failure
Stern's QA process is inadequate and relies on personnel without pinball knowledge
Referenced in context of 'Slam Tail Podcast' commentary on Star Wars Empire's perceived cash-grab design.
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; provides industry news and reporting; knowledgeable about game design and manufacturing
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; provides technical analysis of flipper mechanics and tournament rulings
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, provides banter and context throughout episode
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, glasses wearer ('four eyes of Bruce Nightingale'), recently obtained glasses, has owned various Stern games with Lyman software, last tournament result December 2016
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; pinball player and enthusiast; considering Iron Maiden purchase
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Stern's new cabinet uses pressed 16-18 gauge steel that will flex and cause 'twisty' problems
Manufacturers should place games on location for testing before release rather than rushing to market
New Jaws 50th Anniversary topper costs $100 more than original for minimal changes (red trim and plaque)
Bruce fell asleep at 6 PM and missed the 7 PM recording session
American Pinball Cuphead will never be made
Bruce won a free cruise while already on a cruise via gambling points
Flipper coil stops on Spike 2 games fail due to frequent use and require replacement every 2-3 weeks in high-use tournament environments
The Taxi game display connector failure was ultimately fixed by re-crimping pins and sanding contacts
Jersey Jack Harry Potter will likely use Wizarding World license rather than film assets because they won't secure all seven movies
Alice in Wonderland call-outs are worse than X-Men's call-outs
Metallica Remastered announcement is a 'cash grab'
American Pinball's business trajectory 'doesn't look good' based on discounting and licensing losses
Running Pro Circuit events requires approximately two months of advance preparation
Stomp tournament has 16 remaining spots out of 64 total capacity
Rochester Pinball Collective will be the second-largest pinball venue in New York State
Dalton Ealy won IFPA Nationals and received a predetermined Venom machine
ABBA game will have strong appeal in European market but uncertain US market viability
Escher Lefkoff is now ranked #1 in WPPR after Jason Zahler's rating decay
Steve Bowden won the District 82 Winter Open main tournament
Bruce Nightingale has had at least two tournament wins since retiring from competitive pinball
Slam Tilt podcast has been operating for eight years on a twice-monthly schedule
Rochester Pinball Collective currently operates 50 games with expansion plans under discussion
Slam Tilt raised over $13,000 for suicide prevention awareness with listener donations ($6,750) matched by employer
Algar is a poor-quality pinball game not worth playing
New York state COVID pay ends December 31st; workers will not receive paid time off for COVID-related absences after that date
Distributor inventory of pinball machines is oversaturated causing financial stress and interest payment concerns
Average secondary market pinball machine price on Pinside has increased from $2,100-2,200 to approximately $2,350
Deadpool Premium is the rarest new pinball game currently available due to limited stock
Rochester Pinball Collective now has 50 games instead of 49
James Bond new code makes Q a complete lock-out mechanic preventing any mode stacking
Only 0.0% of Star Wars community has achieved 007 scoring despite it being possible
Rotation Eight cocktail game is actually fun and engaging despite rotating being the primary gimmick
Too many pinball manufacturers exist and legitimacy verification through facility tours is needed
Pintastic Tournament is changing finals from best-of-5 to best-of-7
Bruce correctly predicted Foo Fighters would have Voltron-style bot assembly mechanic
Foo Fighters theme may alienate older demographic players and limit new customer acquisition due to $7K price point
The new Fathom remanufactured game has drop targets that wear out after only two weeks of operation with paint coming off
The Fathom machine at Rochester Pinball Collective was set up for two weeks then sat in the back room for seven weeks due to malfunction
Stern's lack of competition from other manufacturers is what allows them to raise prices
Bruce Nightingale owns a rare Platinum/Limited Edition Monopoly pinball game (one of ~40 produced).
Pintastic had its lightest free play area ever in 2024
Jersey Jack Toy Story will likely release around July 4th weekend rather than June due to production hiccups
Rochester Pinball Collective has 50 pinball games spanning 1959-2022 and sufficient infrastructure to host World Championships
American Pinball's next game is delayed to October due to Whitewood production issues at the factory
Poker homebrew machine shot the best of all homebrew nominees Bruce has played
Rush is essentially X-Men without Wolverine with proven mechanics from other Stern games
Rush is optimally built for players who already own Godzilla to skip it, but would appeal to collectors without Godzilla
RPC landlord claimed vandalism on specific dates but no police reports were filed
Vandalism at RPC building occurred on Mondays and Wednesdays when RPC was closed
Godzilla's 1,000 LE units sold out rapidly at increased price
Bruce Nightingale will purchase Godzilla Premium tier without first playing it if gameplay doesn't play 'completely different' from streams
Mandalorian pinball has an easy/accessible playfield that allows players to find shot sequences quickly without extensive practice
Bruce moved 10 minutes from Zach using 227 U-Haul trailers plus additional trailer
Modern Stern games experience weakened flipper performance after 45 minutes of continuous play
Mandalorian's upper playfield flippers remain active during main playfield play, creating visual distraction
Bruce Nightingale's AC/DC Premium sold for $7,250 plus $250 delivery ($7,500 total) with 10,000 plays on 1.70 code
Bruce Nightingale moved 60 pinball machines to a new venue and has 45 operational
Approximately 95-plus percent of customers accepted Stern's new price and reordered Elvira and Batman 66
A Stern Pro pinball machine costs £6,600 in the UK, and with 25% tariff added, reaches £8,200
The Guns N' Roses Collector's Edition pinball will cost £3,000 more due to tariffs, bringing total to approximately £15,000
UK distributors are halting all pinball machine imports until January 2025 due to tariff uncertainty
Bruce Nightingale recently obtained non-pinball employment with an NDA agreement
Gottlieb pinball machines have poor build quality and reliability issues, as evidenced by recent repair work on a flooded Raven machine
Pro vs. Premium/LE difference on Avengers makes premium tier worth the upgrade cost, especially for home collectors
Silver Ball Saloon required minimum $20,000 monthly gross revenue to stay operational
Gaming machines at Silver Ball Saloon generated $3,000-$3,500 monthly before closure
Zach (26-year-old programmer) knows vintage pinball repair and restoration as well as or better than Bruce and Ron
Five bars closed in Rochester area the weekend Silver Ball Saloon closed; four more closed the following week
New York COVID restrictions required venues to serve food with all beverage purchases, preventing bar-only operations
Slam Tilt Podcast upcoming episode features a guest who has never appeared on the show before
Bruce Nightingale never sold any 'clunker' machines in his career as a dealer/refurbisher
Addams Family will always be broken during tournament times at Silverball Saloon
Stern used four primary logo designs across 40+ years of operation
Bruce's father passed away on May 10th from COVID-19 complications
Taxi is a great game but did not perform well financially at Bruce's bar
Countdown is one of the best System 1 pinball games available
Bruce sold Catacomb for $3,400 after receiving low-ball offers
Catacomb underperformed at Bruce's bar despite initial popularity due to complex rules that deterred casual walk-in players
Bruce is working at Amazon warehouse walking 22,000 steps per night, processing 47,000 packages nightly at Rochester facility
Stern Pinball will not sell half of what they sold last year
No pinball shows will happen until fall at the earliest
Allentown Pinfest scheduled for June 12-13 will not happen
Approximately 100 Multimorphic machines exist, and both machines Bruce knows of have been sold by their owners
American Pinball's Hot Wheels has terrible theme, animation quality, and will not be commercially successful
Deep Root's game reveal originally scheduled for March 25th has been postponed indefinitely
Used pinball secondary market pricing has dropped significantly due to COVID economic collapse
Black Hole is a better game than Haunted House because Haunted House has eight flippers with no fun and just side action
Rick and Morty by Spooky is superior to TNA machine in terms of features, sounds, video quality, and overall appeal
Head-to-Head Pinball Podcast has permanently ended (hiatus becoming goodbye)
Black Knight Sword of Rage magnet is weak and poorly placed compared to Black Knight 2000
There is nothing original about Stranger Things code and it is copy-pasted from other games
Stern is blocking sales to locations like Silver Ball Saloon by retaining Lonnie as designer
Brian Edney has 'given up' and is 'letting Lonnie do everything' on Stranger Things
Q is Harry Williams' last game and features 15 dead bumpers with one active bumper in a nudging-focused design
Stomp tournament had 44 players, expanded from originally planned 32 due to demand
Only 3-4 people watched Stomp qualifying rounds; viewership increased significantly for finals
No one wants to watch tournament streams except for finals
Most operators will not repair game issues that customers don't notice or report
Silver Ball Saloon maintains 100% working games for customer play
Catacomb is earning 'okay' revenue at Silver Ball Saloon with new players still learning rules
Bruce Nightingale is a lifelong pinball aficionado and valued member of the community
Gottlieb routed grounds through connectors instead of through circuit board traces, requiring 12 ground modifications on System 80B boards
Data East flipper coils don't have EOS switches and this was the first system Data East used without them
Batman 66 shipped with a defective turntable post that fails 40-60% of the time in gameplay despite 95% success rate in test mode
The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act of 1975 requires manufacturers prove aftermarket equipment caused damage before denying warranty coverage on any consumer product
Stern's Batman 66 node board replacement requires mechanical engineering expertise; the board is deeply buried in the turntable with minimal installation guidance
Whodunit is the only pinball game that can blow colored DMD power fuses due to stepper motor draw and LM339 chip limitations
Pinburgh 2024 main tickets sold out in under 5 seconds
Lethal Weapon 3 has bugs where it still thinks multiball is active after the ball drains
Stomp West 2 is tentatively scheduled for April 6 with 32 players
Tokyo Perfect Drift is a Spanish pinball game with four flippers produced in a run of approximately eight units.
Countdown is 'one of the few good games of that era' (late 1970s Gottlieb System 1 era).
Hobbit Pinball has a fundamentally flawed playfield layout that code updates cannot remedy
Ron Hallett handles the majority of editing and post-production work for Slam Tilt
Slam Tilt Podcast has not generated any revenue
Bruce Nightingale has owned almost 300 pinball machines in his lifetime
Stern will continue implementing high-priced premium editions and limited license deals as a business model
First-time pinball buyers should not overthink purchases and should move quickly to secure good deals
Bruce Nightingale traded a Paragon and a beater Alien Star (still in packaging) for a Catacomb (Toast) machine
Bruce Nightingale had only three hours of sleep before the 24-hour tournament
Bruce had three zeros through six rounds of tournament play
Stern's new game reveal strategy involves posting trailers from their home location with gradual character reveals and epic music, followed by social media photos
Classic Stern machines featured adjustment screws on kickback ejects to control power/height, which later models discontinued
Cosmic Princess Stern Electronics cabinet sold for $4,500 on eBay as fully restored example
TNA drop target error has the same fix as Dialed In trapdoor: coil adjustment tab
Running double-elimination Heads-Up tournaments and simultaneous Match Play tournaments with overlapping participant pools is logistically impossible and should be separated in future events.
Spider-Man's upper flipper sticking issue is recurring and located in the same position; can be permanently fixed via flipper mechanism tab bending.
Deadpool Premium and LE versions have 11 drop targets, the most since World Poker Tour
Deadpool Pro will play faster similar to AC/DC Pro
Dialed In is Spooky's worst-selling game but their best-playing game
Guardians is the number-one earner at a location
The Getaway pinball machine has a multiball bug where the mode can restart unexpectedly, resetting jackpot values back to base amounts.
The Getaway bug is fixed in Soarin's ROM version.
Q (last Harry Williams design) is a better game than Supreme Pinball (stripped-down Spider-Man)
WWE LE is the only Stern machine with dual-wound flipper coils
An Argentina-based collector has NOS Stern playfields available for sale at $700 each plus $700 shipping
Stern discontinued dual-wound flipper coil technology after WWE LE
IFPA 15 tournament format involved 4-out-of-7 matches with possibility of extending to 9 if tied 3-3
Bruce Nightingale has owned approximately 275 pinball machines over 35 years
$3,500 pinball machine pricing is not feasible given Stern's manufacturing cost infrastructure
Pinball Brothers will fail to sell pre-orders unless 50 units are ready to ship immediately
Iron Man #5 from the original Stern run is extremely brutal due to original ramp placement and lacks the shoot spinners to raise Iron Munger sticker
Paragon is the lowest-earning machine of 24 games at Silverwall Saloon and is being replaced by Sea Witch
Quicksilver is experiencing intermittent reboots that are difficult to diagnose and may require driver board replacement
Pinball Expo split after 32 years will result in both shows failing due to competition
6-7 out of 60 LED bulbs failed immediately out of the bag
Kingpin uses Capcom flippers, super coils, and mechs instead of the Capcom board system
Total Nuclear Annihilation's remaster changed the main hook note in the primary theme, which was a negative change
Lord of the Rings will make more money for Stern than Tron VE and is a better game
Bruce Nightingale tends to lose to eventual tournament winners
Bruce Nightingale is selling his Harlem game to Eric Russell but will acquire Future Spa machine within the month
Bruce Nightingale speculates The Munsters may be the next Kapow (limited edition) release
Silver Ball Saloon has been operating for approximately one month with two employees already departed
Andy Cushman won the Silver Ball Saloon tournament, Steve Daniels came second, Bruce Nightingale came third
Kingpin pricing at AFM level ($6,500-7,000) would allow Circus Maximus to sell many units
Mark Ritchie could not design games after leaving Williams due to litigation until moving to Capcom
Capcom pinball games are characterized by linear gameplay except for Big Bang Bar
Silver Ball Saloon soft opening on November 28 was successful with good attendance from friends, family, and community
A Grand Prix machine suffered a stuck coil that melted the machine during Silver Ball Saloon soft opening
Bruce Nightingale's Silver Ball Saloon bar is targeting an opening in three weeks (early December)
Adam Becker won Fall Brawl tournament with 1.6 billion on Game of Thrones and 241 million on Walking Dead
Fall Brawl was a 4.5-hour match play tournament with finals run by Buffalo Pinball
Monopoly is one of the best-performing games at Buffalo Pinball locations according to operator Jamie
Algar is the worst game Bruce Nightingale has ever played
Gammatron was manufactured by two different companies: Pinstar and Sonic
Gammatron is essentially a Flight 2000 in a conventional-sized cabinet
Bruce brought three games to Buffalo event last year and won $130 total; this year with two games he won $108
Dutch Pinball cannot produce Alien machines because ARA designed and built the critical components, and replicating them would trigger cease-and-desist lawsuits
ARA currently holds 40 Dutch Pinball Alien machines in inventory that neither ARA nor Dutch can legally sell
Dutch Pinball will not successfully produce and ship Alien machines; they will announce failure within six months
Freedom prototype's unusual flipper geometry teaches players new skills that don't transfer to standard EM layouts
Gottlieb EM games dominate popularity rankings due to concentrated older collector voting patterns, not objective game quality
Houdini features a multi-stage lock mechanism (shot→eject→catapult→trunk) that is more engaging than typical locks
Bruce will receive his Dialed In machine before Jason because he ordered it in November vs Jason's May order
Bruce Nightingale's last IFPA-counted tournament result was December 30, 2016
Twilight Zone has no good shots despite being one of the highest-ranked games ever.
Dave Romanowski was the lowest-ranked player (1708 WPPR) at the Upstate NY Championship and made it to the finals.
Bruce has sold 9 pinball machines in one week and currently owns 12 games
Bruce Nightingale leads upstate NY with 124 pinball points
The best software person in the past 30 years is working on Batman 66
Bruce Nightingale finished 68th at Dutch Pinball Open after losing tiebreaker despite seven hours of play and never facing his opponent
Stern needs to understand the definition of 'limited edition' because they keep making more units after selling out
Queue lines at PAPA Classics division will remain problematic even with expanded game count because players gravitate to 4-5 high-scoring machines
The Hobbit pinball machine has significant playability issues including floaty flipper response
Jersey Jack's 'Dialed In' has noticeably better playability and quality than Stern's The Hobbit despite similar hardware
Bruce Nightingale was removed from Slam Tilt Podcast due to disparaging comments about Rock Fantasy games that caused significant backlash
Batman 66 playfield will completely remove the bridge and upper playfield from Batman: The Dark Knight, retaining only the crane toy.
Joe Kamikaze ran day-to-day operations at Data East (not Gary Stern).
Monster Bash will be the next Chicago Gaming Company remake after Cactus Canyon because Universal Monsters licensing is already secured.
Attack from Mars will be the third Chicago Gaming Company remake in sequence after Monster Bash.
Adam West recorded recent voice work for a Batman cartoon based on the original 1960s TV series, but sounds very old.
Stern has never had a DC Comics licensing relationship for pinball games
Big Lebowski units are beginning to ship in increasing quantities
Ron drove 10 hours to Sandusky, Ohio to acquire a Metallica Premium machine
Highway Pinball appears to be well-managed and on schedule for product launches
Metallica Premium units produced in March 2017 are part of the same production run as Ron's and Bruce's units
Two games will be released at the Stern 30th anniversary party: Batman re-theme and Aerosmith with LCD
Quicksilver is an excellent classic Stern game with innovative diagonal drop target in center playfield and strong shooting mechanics
Centaur will be fully operational for Western NY League night next Saturday with 30 league participants getting first chance to play
Pinburgh 2024 had 685 registered players with approximately 30 no-shows
Bruce made A division at Pinburgh for the first time in five years
Miskeying a soundboard connector sent 43 volts into 5-volt logic, destroying CPU, soundboard, driver board, and two displays (~$600 damage)
ReplayFX is similar in concept to California Extreme as an East Coast gaming/pinball convention
Ghostbusters Premium Edition is expected to ship in the first week of September
Ghostbusters is a one-shot wonder with too much luck and is hard to control
Pinball Life sells Stern flipper assemblies for $45 plus shipping without bats
I won the Pins and Needles tournament in Syracuse with 14 participants, padding my upstate points lead by 3.2 points
I own 36-and-a-half pinball machines and am seeking a name for my game room
Ghostbusters Stern Pro has perfect build quality out of the box
The original Ewoks were not called Ewoks in the movie; that was a marketing term added later
Jim Belcedo won the California Extreme tournament once
Party Zone is a one-shot game where you repeatedly hit the left ramp for all points
Bruce Nightingale has owned over 200 pinball machines over his 31+ year collecting history
Pintastic New England vendor booth fee of $180 is too expensive and deters vendor participation
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, Rochester Pinball Collective operator, The Beast tournament tech staff member, competitive pinball player
Owner of Silver Ball Saloon in East Rochester, NY; closed venue permanently due to COVID-19 in its third year of operation
Kat's husband; founder/primary organizer of Rochester Pinball Collective; hosts Slam Tilt podcast; works nights and attends cooperative venue on Saturdays; large private pinball collection
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; technical analyst focusing on playfield construction, mechanics, and design details
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; recently acquired Gammatron as Holy Grail machine; prone to verbal quirks
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; participated in Orin Day interview
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, pinball game designer/engineer, machine restoration specialist
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; tournament organizer; competed in recent tournament placing 3rd in qualifying
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; home game collector; attended Pinburgh as player (finished in A division for first time in 5 years); made major hardware mistakes with Hotdoggin' machine
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; pinball enthusiast; recently injured knee; provides technical knowledge and repair expertise
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, staff at Silver Ball Saloon
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, known for 'Brucisms' (characteristic malapropisms), participated in Stomp West tournament
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; competitive pinball player from upstate New York; maintains machine knowledge
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, pinball operator at Cameron Silver Ball Saloon (Rochester, NY), tournament organizer, actively selling machines
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; experienced LED bulb failures; maintains Spider-Man machine
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, upstate New York, collector of Star Trek LE and other machines, regular co-host presence
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, pinball tournament organizer, involved in community events
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; pinball enthusiast; IFPA ranked in 300s; bar manager at Cameron Silver Ball Saloon; expert on playfield manufacturing and restoration
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, has been in pinball since the 1980s, pinball historian and enthusiast
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; known as 'the pinball player formerly known as Bruce'; competitive player; attended all 8 Pinburgs; repair technician working with Zach; recently obtained non-pinball employment with NDA
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, commercial operator running machines at bars, recently sold Catacomb, owns partial Dragon Fist
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, tournament organizer, pinball enthusiast, runs events from Cameron Silver Ball Saloon and Ron's venue
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; upstate New York resident; knowledgeable about game design and mechanics
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, competitive player, machine restoration expert, sources pinball industry intel
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; not attending Expo; working on pinball bar (Silver Ball Saloon) restoration and maintenance
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; stayed home while Ron attended expo; provides commentary and pushback on Ron's takes
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, tournament organizer, pinball tournament director associated with Silver Ball Saloon
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, pinball collector and operator with expertise in machine maintenance
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; married to Kathy; co-organizes Slam Tilt podcast and YouTube content; collector with interest in newer Stern games
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, from Massachusetts
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; motivated VSU-2 creation through discussion; provided prototypes to Jim at The Sanctum for testing
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, game collector with expertise in vintage machines
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; pinball expert with encyclopedic knowledge of game history and locations.
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; engages in technical discussions and game design critiques
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, pinball enthusiast, engaged in restoration projects
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, tournament organizer at Silver Ball Saloon in Rochester, NY; absent from this episode due to party hosting
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; celebrating 50th birthday; primarily a Stern enthusiast; recently acquired a new game; prefers drop targets
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, known for creative phrasing and game knowledge
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, contributed commentary and critiques; participated remotely from hotel with connectivity issues
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, had technical difficulties during recording (on cell phone), competed at Pinberg in A division
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; pre-registered for 24-hour Sanctum tournament; venue operator/maintainer at Silver Ball Saloon; had three hours sleep before tournament
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast alongside Ron Hallett; participated in In-Disc 2017 commentary (classics final); engages in equipment and game quality discussions
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; more engaged with tournament scene than Ron; critical analyst of industry news
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; provides technical knowledge and design critique; owns Star Trek LE and other machines
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, IFPA player (50th), experienced tournament player in upstate New York
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, attended Arcade Expo, critical of Aerosmith design originality
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, pinball enthusiast, former Amazon warehouse employee
Slam Tilt Podcast co-host; did not attend NYC Championships due to bar emergencies (AC unit failure, bartender calling in sick); owner of Cameron Silver Ball Saloon in Rochester, NY
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; owner and operator of Silver Ball Saloon; pinball enthusiast, tournament organizer, and league organizer; employed at Conica Minolta and later University of Rochester before transitioning to bar management
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; attended factory visit where he saw Star Trek LE with premium laser add-ons
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, competitor at Buffalo Pinball Summer Open, ran Classics finals after elimination, brought Big Game and Hot Dog machines, finished 21st overall Classics
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; pinball collector, restoration expert, tournament director affiliated with Cameron Silver Ball Saloon
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; tournament organizer/director; associated with Cameron Silver Ball Saloon in Rochester, New York; plays competitive pinball
Co-host of Slam Tilt podcast, manages Silver Ball Saloon bar and machines, works on game repairs and maintenance
Slam Tilt personality referenced by host as example of industry skepticism; invoked to characterize Alice in Wonderland production as 'cash grab'
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; bar/venue operator with location pinball machines; upstate New York
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, attended Allentown Pinball Expo with father, played multiple new games at show
Operator at Rochester Pinball Collective, tested new Fathom remanufactured game and reported issues on Slam Tilt podcast
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; participates in discussions about ROM philosophy and tournament implications
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; knowledgeable about pinball board reproductions, supply chains, and vintage game mechanics.
Host of Slam Tilt Podcast; criticized for viewpoint that podcast hosts should donate earnings to charity; became indirect donor to Emily Anderson
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; operator of Silver Ball Saloon; participated in and performed well at the 24-hour tournament
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, provides game strategy expertise and specific machine knowledge from Finberg venue
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; fellow pinball enthusiast who has attended events with Scott and shares collecting history
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; opening pinball bar in upstate New York; managing renovation and game procurement; playing Sanctoberfest in ~3 weeks
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, bar operator, machine technician, pinball collector
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast from upstate New York, sick during this episode, competing in State Championship Series finals at Game On venue
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; pinball enthusiast; regular contributor to discussions and venue management
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, discussed closures and pinball game impressions with Ron
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; works at bar with Ron; provides comedic commentary and fact-checking
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, bar owner, pinball player, Bills fan.
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, regular pinball tournament attendee
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; former Stern Army member (self-described as AWOL); competitive pinball player with strong opinions on rules and design
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; owns restoration projects including Frankenstein and Stars machines; tournament participant
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, pinball collector and enthusiast
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; active tournament player with strong opinions on playfield conditions and venue quality
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, pinball operator and venue manager opening the Silver Ball Saloon bar with 11+ pinball machines, skilled technician
Slam Tilt Pinball Podcast host, willing to travel as tournament tech
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, venue operator in Middletown, rock-themed location, runs pinball machines, character known as 'Keeler'
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; pinball player
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast from upstate New York; owns 20+ machines; owns elevator for basement machine access; previously owned Grand Prix (solid state) and Argosy (EM); solid state specialist but appreciates EM design
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast and Pinball Profile podcast, competitive pinball player who defeated Jeff Teolis at Pinbird, works with pinball events
Associated with Rochester Pinball Collective; received one of first Haggis Fathoms shipped to US; reportedly complained about quality and game functionality; rejected the machine
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, sharing personal experiences with game playfield defects
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast (absent from this episode); owns a bar with pinball machines including Frank and Cheetah; actively restoring EM machines.
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; Drew praised their entertainment value and consistency
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; upstate New York pinball enthusiast, collector, and skilled technician; manages multiple machines for league play.
Former co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, removed from show due to disparaging remarks about Rock Fantasy games
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; pinball restorer and collector; acquiring Quicksilver restoration project; actively assessing market conditions
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; hosts Stomp tournament; qualified first in Stomp; plays TNA and breaks games; skeptical of tournament streaming; advocates for one-ball tiebreaker format
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; helps evaluate machines for purchase decisions; involved in tournament organization
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; upstate New York resident; discusses game mechanics and has traveled internationally
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; calling in from Europe at 1:14 a.m.; competed in Dutch Pinball Open
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; entertainment-focused contributor; previously discussed Christopher Franchi's podcast tips list
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; provides manufacturing expertise and construction industry insights
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; pinball enthusiast known for strong opinions on rule design and mechanical quality; collector
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, pinball technician and maintainer, operates pinballlifter.com
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; participated in 24-hour Final Battle tournament, finishing 3rd place overall (multiple mentions indicate second appearance)
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, pinball machine technician and restorer with extensive repair experience
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, tournament organizer associated with Cameron Silver Ball Saloon
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; pinball enthusiast; works on pinball editing and content; former Action Park employee
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; design analyst focusing on mechanical and aesthetic themes
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, pinball enthusiast, recently acquired multiple games
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast from upstate New York; owns approximately 30 pinball machines; knowledgeable about UK tariffs and international trade issues; brings games to tournaments
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; working on Lyman Sheets suicide prevention fundraising
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, pinball tournament organizer, collector of 280+ machines, upstate New York
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; tournament organizer; provides technical analysis of Batman 66 gameplay
Podcast host who reportedly discussed flipper coil heating issues in modern Stern games
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, collaborated with Gladstone on VSU-2 soundboard development.
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, works at bar, provides commentary on pinball industry
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; tournament director for Northwest Pinball Championships and Stomp events; arcade operator at Level Zero
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, collector interested in holy grails, expert on vintage Stern and Pinstar history
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; collector; tournament organizer; technical support for machines; recently purchased Dialed In
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; social/networking focused; actively selling machines (noted having ~30+); primary guest recruitment lead; wants Jeff Teolis on show
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; tournament player; leads upstate NY standings with 124 points; recently played Shaq-Fu in tournament
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; tournament player; technical expert in machine maintenance and repair
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, discussed coverage remotely, participated in Expo Brawl tournament with father
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, pinball enthusiast, provides commentary on industry trends and games
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, currently recording from Ron's guest room, based in Connecticut, pinball enthusiast working on Centaur restoration
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, pinball tournament organizer, venue operator with 60+ machines in new location, competitive player
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; provides commentary and news analysis
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, tournament organizer, provides voice work and character impressions
Co-host of Slam Tilt Pinball Podcast; attended Straight Down the Middle; manufacturing industry background; provides analysis of Dutch Pinball situation
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, tournament organizer, pinball player, associate of Cameron Silver Ball Saloon in Rochester, NY.
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; extensive technical repair experience across EM and solid-state games
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, pinball player and tournament organizer, associated with Cameron Silver Ball Saloon
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, experienced pinball technician and collector, recently received new Jersey Jack Dialed In machine
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; self-described 'loser' regarding tournament wins; pinball enthusiast and commentator
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; tournament player with competitive experience; quieter in public but active podcaster
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; provided remote commentary and analysis during episode
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; owns extensive home collection including Hot Dog, Embryon, Centaur, Freedom Firewood; restoration project focus; building custom dumbwaiter
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, recently opened Silver Ball Saloon bar in East Rochester, New York; competitive pinball player and tournament organizer
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, pinball tournament organizer/director at Silver Ball Saloon in East Rochester, NY; ranked 13th in Upstate Championships
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; operator of Silver Ball Salute bar in East Rochester, NY; maintains pinball machines on location
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, attended Pinball Expo 2024 Friday evening onward
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; works at a bar with pinball machines; attended Pinball Expo; provides technical/aesthetic analysis of games
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, pinball operator/bar owner (Cameron Silver Ball Saloon, East Rochester, NY), recently lost father, works at Amazon, actively buying/selling/repairing machines
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; operator of Cameron Silver Ball Saloon in Rochester, NY
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; owns and operates bars with pinball machines; actively acquiring and trading games
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; bar owner, now working at Amazon warehouse (22,000+ steps/night); sold Catacomb, acquiring Quicksilver
Pinball player; reportedly purchased a game from Papa
Host of Slam Tilt podcast; nearly won $750 Fathom machine at Allentown; discussed Medusa pricing
Co-host of Slam Tilt podcast alongside Ron Hallin and Zach Fray; tournament organizer/director associated with Rochester pinball community
Security/access controller at Pinfest 2022; enforced strict Thursday vendor-only policy
Co-host of Slam Tilt podcast and The Super Awesome Pinball Show, operator of Silver Ball Saloon (shut down due to COVID)
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, contributes game reviews and news segments
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; critical of TNA pricing and gameplay mechanics; vintage game enthusiast
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, pinball technician/repair person, pinball bar operator
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, experiences internet connectivity issues during episode recording
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, bar operator, pinball technician and maintainer, tournament player
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; operator running pinball machines at a bar venue; actively restoring and repairing vintage and modern machines.
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, tournament organizer, located in Rochester NY area, currently traveling with wife Kathy
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, involved in recent disagreement with Kaneda over pinball community discourse
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, owns/owned 200-300 pinball machines, had improved tournament results after retiring, referenced as comparison for Orby's retirement thoughts
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, IT professional working Amazon warehouse job during COVID, pinball restorer and technician specializing in vintage Stern/Bally machines
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; tournament organizer; manages Stomp tournament registrations; Pinburgh participant
Co-host of Slam Tilt podcast; participated in 12 Hours of Stomp; technical troubleshooting during tournament
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, bar operator in upstate New York, tournament organizer
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, associated with Cameron Silver Ball Saloon in East Rochester, NY, tournament organizer
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; extensive collector with 36 games (13 Ballys); restoration enthusiast; tournament organizer; bidding rival with Ron on eBay Stars machine
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; pinball collector with 31+ years in hobby, owns 35+ machines, runs Western New York pinball leagues, repairs machines, tournament organizer, vendor selling pinball lifter product
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, pinball player, associated with Cameron Silver Ball Saloon in Rochester, NY
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; owns 36-and-a-half pinball machines; tournament organizer; recent winner of Pins and Needles tournament in Syracuse
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; pinball restorer and collector; working on multiple Cheetah machine projects
Tournament player, owned Flight 2000/Gammatron machine played by Mike at Beast 2024
Co-host of Slam Tilt Pinball Podcast; operates arcade location
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; NYC-based player; participated in heated venue debate; defended upstate players' need for accessible state finals locations
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; home game collector; setting up multiple games in game room; attended Western New York League events
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; will not attend PAPA; recently acquired Star Trek LE, AC/DC Premium, and Metallica Premium machines; experiencing extended cold streak in tournament play
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, pinball collector and enthusiast, featured in Fantasy documentary, plays classic pinball games
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, selling pinball collection due to house relocation, owns 12 games currently
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, bar/arcade owner with Ron Hallett, experienced with tournament operations and machine maintenance
Co-host of Slam Tilt podcast with Ron Hallett; joined pinball hobby in 1980s; plays KISS as first machine
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; mentioned in context of Ron Hallett's podcast work
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, skeptical of Pokémon design choices and American Pinball's Melvin Williams hiring; known for blunt critical commentary.
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; owner and operator of Silver Ball Saloon; 35-year pinball veteran who has owned ~275 machines; competitive pinball player
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast from upstate New York; interviewed for Pinball Tapes episode 5
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast with Ron Hallett
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; operates Silver Ball Saloon; referenced for known wordplay and friendship with Dennis
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; guest host on Eclectic Gamers; expressed confidence in Circus Maximus Kingpin project
Co-host of Slam Tilt podcast; discussed realistic UL certification timelines with Dennis, supporting skepticism of Deep Root's aggressive projections
Host of Slam Tilt podcast; owner of Silver Ball Saloon in East Rochester, NY; announced closure due to pandemic
Co-host of Slam Tilt podcast; publicly stated dislike of Evil Dead pinball; also critical of Munsters game; involved in community disagreement with Christopher Franchi
Co-host of Slam Tilt podcast; reportedly stated Avatar sales were impacted by Jack Winnerian's behavior
Slam Tilt podcast host; quoted by Dennis regarding 'cash grab' characterization of Alice game
Operator of Silverball Saloon; co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; lifelong pinball aficionado and community member
Co-host of Slam Tail Pinball Podcast; provided pin lifter tool to Chris Devine
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, former owner of Silver Ball Saloon bar/pinball venue in Rochester, NY; competitive pinball player; now running pinball rental business
Co-organizer of Slam Tilt Cluster Buck events with Ron Hallett
Co-host of Slam Tilt podcast with Ron Hallett; received callout at Pinball Awards
Co-host of Slam Tilt podcast; contrasting negativity to Zach's positivity; noted music skill
Slam Tilt Podcast co-host; skeptical of Star Wars execution, critical of Spooky quality control; competitive player
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; owns original board Stern machine; partner at World Famous Rochester Pinball Collective
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, operator at Rochester Pinball Collective (RPC), pinball technician and enthusiast
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; restoring Big Game, Ice Fever, and other games; flipping Sterns; critical of game design and production
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; pinball enthusiast; described as keeper of machines/collector
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast. Engaged in technical discussion of streaming infrastructure and tournament management. Represents Rochester Pinball Collective perspective.
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; co-owner of Rochester Pinball Collective (RPC); participates in tournament play at own location
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; based in upstate New York; works on Cheetah code modifications
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast from upstate New York; provides technical analysis and critical perspectives
Operator of Silver Ball Saloon in Rochester, New York; mutual acquaintance of Jeff and Ryan; operates successful dedicated pinball arcade.
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; bar owner; less editing burden than Ron; part of the decision to slow show pace
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; competitive Pinburgh 2024 player; achieved strong scoring average in tournament rounds
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast with Ron Hallett; competed in Sanctum 24-hour tournament
Co-host of Slam Tilt podcast with Ron Hallett; frequent cruiser
Host of Slam Tilt podcast; traded a Paragon and Alien Star machine to Mike Dus for Mike's Catacomb machine
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; Australian pinball operator and player; owns pinball machines for location rental
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; pessimistic about industry; invoked for pattern-recognition about company failures; noted for being 'right again' about negative predictions
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; attended Stomp event; provides game ownership comparisons; skeptical about American Pinball Cuphead
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; received harassing YouTube comments regarding trans bathroom issue; shares hosting duties and creative contributions with Ron
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, pinball enthusiast with detailed technical knowledge
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; upstate New York; critical of Star Wars game design choices
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; provides industry analysis and skepticism
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast. Owns original Metallica LE (11 years old, currently broken). Impressed by Beetlejuice topper, critical of X-Men topper value. Expresses declining enthusiasm for Spooky's recent releases.
Co-host of Slam Tilt podcast with Ron; attended Jersey Jack factory tour as Ron's fellow host; mentioned in context of Hobbit hype campaign
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast with Ron Hallett; dislikes Gottlieb games and Total Nuclear Annihilation; known to have different game opinions than Ron but long-standing relationship.
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; owns a Monopoly Platinum Edition; referenced as someone who would object to being criticized on this podcast
Slam Tilt podcast host; quoted as calling JP re-release 'cash grab'
Pinball community member; debated upper playfield definition with hosts; prefers incandescent bulbs in machines
Pinball personality from Slam Tilt Podcast; recent guest on The Pinball Show; known for expressing strong opinions that generate community discussion
Co-host of Slam Tilt podcast; sent email to Pinball Show hosts confirming ownership of Ventnor Avenue property card in Monopoly pinball machine context.
Co-host of Slam Tilt podcast (nearly 5-year tenure, 3 Clusterbucks organized); operating pinball rental business, pursuing co-op venue partnership
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; absent from episode recording despite scheduling it; apparently playing Stargazer; brought Rush Pro, Mini Pool, Surfing Safari, Whitewater, and Dragonfist to Allentown
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; member of RPC; frequent golf player; pizza connoisseur; provides technical game knowledge
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast from upstate New York; pinball restorer and technician; primary voice of technical repair discussions and critical game analysis
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast from upstate New York; blood donation PSA contributor; plays/discusses pinball games
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, going on cruise vacation affecting episode schedule, worked at Silver Ball Saloon, visiting Rochester Pinball Collective, skeptical of video game mechanics in pinball
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; participates in episode discussion
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; competed in 24 Hours of Pinball tournament (finished 17th); missed initial Sanctum attendance
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; part-owner of Rochester Pinball Collective; skeptical of Stern's advertising and American Pinball's original-theme strategy; has 47.12 XP in Insider Connected app with 340 plays and 306 achievements.
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; placed third in B division at RPC tournament; jokes about retirement and age-related decline; recently appeared on Pinball Profile podcast.
Slam Tilt co-host; operator perspective; experienced player; going on cruise; wife starting travel agency (Nightingale Travel Agency/NTA)
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; 26-year cancer survivor; competitive pinball player who performed poorly at recent state championships
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; recovering from voice loss; involved with Rochester Pinball Collective expansion
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; technical expert with hands-on board/electronics experience; very critical of Fast system and multiple manufacturers
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; self-described marketing expert who critiques industry decisions
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; 30+ years in pinball hobby; collector of ~400 games; first game acquired from crack house in Patterson, New Jersey
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; more interested in social events than Ron; involved in STOMP tournament logistics and streaming equipment setup at RPC.
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; skilled pinball technician; volunteers at Rochester Pinball Collective and other venues; running Beast tournament.
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; has been advocating for RPC to host Nationals
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; personal experience with broken Fathom machines at Rochester Pinball Collective
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; primary critic of Stern strategy; proposes baseball rating system; attended Steel Panther concert
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast from upstate New York; typically critical of modern pinball but unusually enthusiastic about X-Men artwork and design; owns original X-Men pinball; historically negative personality who is enthusiastically praising X-Men
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; unable to attend Media Day (ELO concert conflict)
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; engages in banter and provides tournament performance feedback
Co-host of Slam Tilt; did not attend Expo; provides commentary on Ron's reports
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; going on ELL Cruise Line vacation; covering recent pinball news
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; provides historical knowledge and fact-checking for show discussions
Co-host Slam Tilt Podcast; competitive tournament player; recently played Metallica launch party tournament; wins state finals qualifying but struggles in finals
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; self-described hater of many games; early adopter of Pinsnake; critical of modern game design
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; attended TPF 2024; played multiple new games and provided detailed critical reviews
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; skeptical of Harry Potter theme appeal
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; recently returned from cruise vacation; owns multiple games including Meteor, Rick and Morty; recently acquired Evil Knievel
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; primary critic of Harry Potter Collector's Edition colors; sparked community backlash with critique posts
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; advocates for buyer caution and accountability through sales pressure on manufacturers
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; former single Spooky owner; knowledgeable about classic Stern games
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast from upstate New York; attended Texas Pinball Festival and Pin Fools tournament at RPC
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; using 2013-era i7 computer; machine locked up during Zencaster test causing 5-15 minute reboot; advocating for equal host billing
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, upstate New York resident, paramedic, pinball enthusiast, winner of multiple Degenerate Awards
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; provides industry commentary and humor.
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; owner/operator of machines with reliability issues; vocal advocate for mechanical reliability; caffeine-fueled commentary this episode.
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast. Prefers Gottlieb System 1 cabinet style. Underperformed at 24 Sanctum event and self-described as poor player. Searching for Rotation 8 cocktail machine.
Co-host of Slam Tilt; part of RPC management; tournament organizer; stuck working during Expo
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; initially predicted Bond reveal (incorrectly predicted Venom), analyzes pricing strategy and market dynamics
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, recently retired from employment, trainer, passionate about Gottlieb games (especially Bad Girls), high IFPA ranking, active in local co-op arcade
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; correctly predicted Venom Comic-Con absence; owns Monopoly pinball as only remaining Lawler game
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; pinball enthusiast from upstate New York; critical commentary on game design and industry trends
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; upstate New York; experienced vintage pinball repair technician; Silver Ball Chronicles co-host
Co-host of Slam Tilt, owns multiple half-owned games, attended Allentown with father, plays EM games
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; recovering from COVID-19; involved in pinball restoration and league play
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; expresses frustration with voting quality and 'sheep' behavior in audience
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast. Has never met Ron in person despite years of podcasting together. Interviewed Lyman for Head to Head Pinball podcast.
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; upstate New York based; attended Pintastic festival; plays and evaluates pinball games.
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; upstate New York based; attended Pintastic; watched Pinsonati online; discussed technical tournament issues
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; has not attended Expo in 4-5 years (previously attended 10 years straight); mentioned closing responsibility at 'the coop' co-op venue
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; Rochester Pinball Collective operator; involved in venue management and tournament operations
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; pinball collector with ~100 machines; enthusiast of Stern games and Keith Elwin designs
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; skeptical of pricing trends; critical of Mandalorian design; prefers to wait for later Premium runs
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; analyzing Museum of Pinball tax forms; looking for deals at Allentown Expo wearing 'It's Ivan's Fault' shirt
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; based in Rochester, NY; notes region as 'land of CEs and LEs'; typically plays Premium/LE editions before deciding; owns Dialed In with no playfield issues.
Co-host of Slam Tilt, recently moved to Rochester, NY; helped establish Rochester Pinball Collective
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; skeptical of toppers and industry trends; Stern Army lieutenant who actively criticizes Stern decisions
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; upstate New York based; not a Star Wars enthusiast; frequent critical commentary on game design
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; sold AC/DC Premium for $7,500 (machine had 10,000 plays on latest code); formerly had 'Bally Bruce' nickname; house closing June 15; involved in co-op repairs.
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; Age 53, described as 'gentle little giant'; introduced topics including 'open wound' of Harry Potter delay; Degene award winner
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, RPC co-owner, responsible for technical repairs and mechanical troubleshooting during tournament prep
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; RPC operator; handles machine repairs and maintenance; competitive player
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; just returned from two-week cruise vacation; frequently clashes with Ron on scheduling
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast (middle name Elmer); just upgraded to professional microphone; assists with tournament operations and commentary
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; competitive pinball player who competed in District 82 Winter Open, finished 2nd in Indiana Jones, last in Paragon, 2nd in Deadpool
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; did not attend Pinsonati; discussed tournament results and pinball games
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast from upstate New York; recently caught COVID on cruise; manages multiple pinball machines and identifies mechanical issues
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; competitive pinball player and tournament organizer
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; based in upstate New York; provides commentary and interjections during episode.
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; game collector/operator; technical repair specialist; known for controversial commentary in pinball community.
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; correctly predicted Voltron-style Foobot mechanic; provides technical game analysis; skeptical of multiball-heavy designs.
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast from upstate New York; contributes to game analysis and repairs discussion
Slam Tilt co-host; attended Pintastic with Ron; participated in tournament qualifying rounds
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; won Degenes 'Most Degenerate Hauler Hall' award for acquiring a $20 cheetah machine from Arkansas.
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; upstate New York-based; worked Allentown show Friday-Saturday; acquiring Fathom from Haggis Pinball
Co-owner and operator of The Silver Ball Saloon in East Rochester, NY; co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; experienced pinball machine refurbisher and dealer; known for excellent machine maintenance.
Prolific collector (~300 machines lifetime); co-host of Silver Ball Saloon podcast and Slam Tilt Podcast; known for excellent machine condition and long-distance purchasing trips; credited with influencing vintage Stern pricing
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; co-owner of Silver Ball Saloon; left humorous birthday message making bar joke.
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast (8+ years); participated in $13,000+ fundraising for suicide prevention in Lyman Sheets' memory
Owner of Silver Ball Saloon pinball bar
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, Silver Ball Saloon operator (East Rochester, NY), vintage pinball collector, recovering from recent surgery
Co-host of Slam Tilt podcast who Teolis notes despises Gottlieb games
Co-host of Slam Tilt podcast, operator/owner of Silver Ball Saloon in East Rochester, New York. Connected to Stephanie through pinball community; helped her evaluate and purchase Sea Witch machine.
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; excluded from TTI; placed in top 10 of 24-hour Stomp tournament; strong Jericho Iron Man player.
Jeff Teolis's friend; arcade collector who acquired rat-infested arcade machine; mentioned as context for vermin-in-cabinets anecdote
Pinball community member who posted condolences about David Taylor's passing and has battled his own health challenges (referenced in context of cancer discussion).
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast, drives from Rochester, plays oddball games like Stern's Q at tournaments
Co-host of Slam Tilt podcast. Works at a bar. Known for consistent weekly podcast releases with Ron Hallett.
Co-host of Slam Tilt podcast; sometimes sends corrections to Silverball Chronicles that are ignored (per running joke).
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; owns one or more GammaTron machines; known for owning unusual partial pinball machines
Co-host of Slam Tilt podcast; Partner at Rochester Pinball Collective (RPC); helped organize charity fundraiser raising $13,000 for suicide prevention in Lyman's name
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; owns/has owned 200-300 pinball machines; active collector and tournament player; planning multi-state road trip for machine acquisitions
Co-host of Slam Tilt Podcast; primary voice criticizing manufacturing quality, cabinet construction, and game balancing issues