Journalist Tool

Kineticist

  • HDashboard
  • IItems
  • ↓Ingest
  • SSources
  • KBeats
  • BBriefs
  • RIntel
  • QSearch
  • AActivity
  • +Health
  • ?Guide

v0.1.0

← All beats

Pinball

/pinball

DashboardKnowledge Base2772IntelligenceTools1SettingsChangelog
← Back to KB

Phoenix

venueactive14 mentionsFirst seen May 20, 2007Last seen Mar 31, 2025

Profile

Phoenix is a city in Arizona that serves as a growing hub for the pinball community, hosting multiple arcades and tournaments. It is home to notable venues including Danger Zone Arcade and Tilt Studio, as well as a Bells and Chimes chapter. The city has established itself as an active location for pinball entertainment and community events.

Aliases

No aliases

Relationships

No relationships

Facts

No facts recorded

Claims (1)

  • factualhigh

    Phoenix sold 6,198 units in August 1978

    Source: David DennisPinball Is Dying: Williams In The Early 80s

Recent Mentions (14)

  • 1978-1979 Williams pinball machine; owned by Bob in Connecticut; received day-spa restoration work from Dave

    #126 Pintastic Preview - The Classic Pinball PodcastMar 31, 2025
  • 1978 game; Oursler's first design as a designer; marked start of his design career at Williams

    Episode 11-Barry Oursler - a conversation with a gentle giantJun 9, 2022
  • Williams solid-state pinball; mentioned as game receiving WPC-era flipper assembly upgrades recommended by Dave.

    #98 6 Million $ Man - The Classic Pinball PodcastDec 20, 2022
  • Primary geographic focus for Arcade Pickers series

    Arcade Pickers Season 1 - Teaser Trailer - Coming Soon!Feb 13, 2021
  • Location of Ralph's garage; subject to extreme summer heat (140°F) that impacts restoration work scheduling

    Retro Ralph is an Arcade Hoarder?Aug 8, 2022
  • Barry Oursler's first pinball game, designed for Williams in 1978.

    For Barry...Mar 1, 2022
  • Barry's first game at Williams, released 1978

Contradictions

No contradictions detected

Related Glossary Terms

No linked glossary terms

BARRY OURSLER DIESFeb 22, 2022
  • Barry Oursler's first pinball design; referenced as tribute element in Barry O's Barbecue Challenge

    American Pinball Live Stream # 5 Barry O's Barbecue ChallengeApr 26, 2024
  • First Barry Oursler design; referenced through 'iron Phoenix' visual element in backglass and grill targets positioning in bumper area

    Saucy Secrets: Inside Barry O's Barbecue Challenge with Steve BowdenAug 27, 2024
  • Barry Osler's first design (August 1978); 6,198 units sold; featured center drop bank and tunnel shot

    Pinball Is Dying: Williams In The Early 80sMar 14, 2021
  • Oursler's first pinball machine (1978); solid-state Williams game; over 6,000 units produced

    Episode 87: Barry OurslerNov 3, 2017
  • Barry's first game design (1978); sold 6,000+ units; featured innovative drop target mechanics

    TOPCast 35: Barry OurslerMay 20, 2007
  • Location of Danger Zone Arcade and Bells and Chimes Phoenix chapter

    Stern Pinball's Brewcade Hopping with Uncle Bear's BreweryMay 11, 2023
  • Location of Tilt Studio; described as having growing pinball community with multiple tournaments and arcades

    Stern Pinball's Flippin’ Entertainment Centers with Tilt StudioMay 31, 2023