Legends of Valhalla is a Norse mythology-themed pinball machine released by American Pinball, designed by Scott Larson and originally a homebrew creation. The game is gameplay-focused with fast shooting mechanics and features premium Limited Edition variants with mirrored backglass, hand-painted Thor's hammer, and molded shields. It represents American Pinball's strategy of remanufacturing and rebooting existing designs, though the approach has drawn industry criticism for lacking innovation.
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Legends of Valhalla received major code update adding 27 modes, jukebox function, and adjustable audio mixing to improve music volume vs callouts
Legends of Valhalla is the worst game Neil has ever played
Legends of Valhalla LE is available new-in-box for $6,000 through Mad Pinball
Legends of Valhalla has lighting issues that are being identified and corrected.
American Pinball title; tournament code recently completed; playing flawlessly; receiving tournament play support; streamed by Carl D'Agostino.
American Pinball title; received substantial code updates; 27 modes; Don reports enjoying updated version; licensing restricts production (Riot Games branding)
Jersey Jack game that previously exhibited gold powder coating lockdown bar discoloration issue
American Pinball title being played at The Beast main event; features Jeff Teolis as voice of Odin
American Pinball title based on Riot Games license; criticized as game nobody was waiting for
American Pinball title; incomplete production criticized by Kaneda
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Legends of Valhalla's drooped flipper design requires flipping before the ball reaches the flipper to successfully shoot the center ramp.
Legends of Valhalla received code update v22.02.27 at article publication time
Multiple copies of Legends of Valhalla exhibited weak/floaty flippers with flipper hop issues
Legends of Valhalla was produced by Scott Gullix and Frank Igliotti of Riot Pinball with five prototypes made before American Pinball picked it up
Legends of Valhalla is superior to over 100 production games released in the last decade
Legends of Valhalla by Riot Pinball has only six units produced and features three flippers, eight tiered modes, and magnet-based Kraken interaction
American Pinball/Riot Games title; criticized as unsuccessful (compared to earlier failed Wrath of Olympus); COVID-era sales cited but deemed insufficient to save company
American Pinball original unlicensed IP; selling well; multiple tier versions being released (Classic, Deluxe, Limited Deluxe)
Licensed from Riot Pinball by American Pinball; cited as evidence American Pinball outsources rather than develops in-house
American Pinball release; based on existing company design; criticized as poor design choice with long production timeline
Pinball game; mentioned for artwork comparison to Ultraman
Spooky Pinball game available at expo; noted for difficult center ramp and requiring further code development
American Pinball title; Don expresses positive opinion of location game quality
Limited edition that increased production from 300 to 500 units mid-run; cited as example of limited edition promise revision
American Pinball (Oct 2021); no new shipments in 2022; Standard Edition viewed as unsellable without collector appeal
American Pinball game; secondary market showing $1,000+ discounts off retail; criticized for lack of new demand; Kaneda questions why anyone would order new when used available cheaper
American Pinball title; planning 500 Deluxe units followed by classic editions; code continuing to improve
Previous pinball game discussed; George had issues with the design despite acknowledging quality artwork
American Pinball game; criticized for lack of demand despite moderate sales
American Pinball title with limited deluxe run; production winding down as of January 2023
Upcoming American Pinball title expected as first 2024 release; junior designer project with Dennis Norman assistance
Pinball machine George played at Pintastic; George witnessed poor handling by player
American Pinball game, Pat Lawler design, well-received 2022 release, honorable mention contender
American Pinball title; criticized for unreadable apron, overpricing at $8,700, and minor design annoyances
American Pinball title; credited with strong sales during inventory shortage period; benefited from David Fix's operational improvements
Unlicensed pinball game; example of original IP Kaneda claims does not resonate with market
American Pinball game; allegedly had 2x more Standard Edition orders than LE (disputed claim per Kaneda); poor market reception
Released in 2021 at $8,700; Kaneda questions acceptance of high prices for remake games
Recently released title; mentioned as part of insufficient new inventory to drive demand and prevent secondary market inflation
American Pinball original IP title; secondary market pricing at $7,900 (MSRP -$800); experiencing inventory glut and declining prices; used as case study of original IP market failure
American Pinball title with 500 Deluxe editions sold; Kaneda disputes claim of 1,000 standard edition orders; questions if it's truly successful
Recent American Pinball release; production status affects Galactic Arcade Tank Force timeline
American Pinball game; referenced as part of trajectory comparison with new unreleased title
Reference pinball game cited as having sold 500 units at $8,700 a year prior; used to establish precedent for expensive platform sales
Recent release; available cheaper on secondary market than new; example of soft secondary market conditions
American Pinball game; announced ~10 months before episode but still not finished being built; cited as example of production failures
Original IP American Pinball game criticized for uninspired theme; selling through seen as negative signal
American Pinball; Chris characterizes as lucky commercial success likely to depreciate significantly; buyers paid $8,700+
American Pinball title priced at $6,500; criticized as uninspired and lacking magical moments
American Pinball game; criticized as lazy business decision with limited appeal
American Pinball title with massive backlog (200 orders); launch described as 'disaster' due to parts shortages; completion delayed by priority given to Dennis Nordman's project
American Pinball unlicensed game; referenced as example of unlicensed title lacking sufficient mechanical depth
Ranked #3 worst art package; criticized for inconsistent character detail and confusing central playfield imagery
Pinball machine being played and analyzed in stream, currently on v23.09.19 code
Game mentioned briefly; host says 'we're not going to talk about that'
American Pinball title in current production; contains 16 legend battles across 4 levels; receiving beta code update for War on Land and other mode balance improvements at Pintastic
Pinball title manufactured by American Pinball; 4 units displayed at IAAPA
Norse mythology-themed pinball machine designed by Matt Scott Gullick and Frank Gidioti; manufactured by American Pinball; won Best New Modern Game at Midwest Gaming Classic; code name was 'Hulk Rampage'; deluxe edition capped at 500 units; classic edition planned at lower price point
Newly announced pinball machine by American Pinball featuring Norse mythology theme
American Pinball game in active production, multiple units visible on production lines throughout tour
Pinball title discussed as one of Cameron Silver's guilty pleasures despite imperfect design
Homebrew pinball machine by Riot Pinball (2020); Norse mythology theme with weapon/mode progression mechanics; discussed as potential commercial pickup
Multimorphic game priced at $8,700; used as pricing comparison baseline for Galactic Tank Force
Unreleased pinball game referenced as example of manufacturing delays and missed market windows
American Pinball title; only game currently available new in-box alongside Halloween and Ultraman; production consistency criticized
American Pinball game; 500 units ordered at $8,400 that cannot be resold at that price point
Pinball machine at ZapCon that caught Ralph's attention; displayed in Game Room Goodies area
American Pinball game; played by host at Chicago Pinball Expo but not compelling enough to order
American Pinball release featuring mythology theme; initially limited to 300 deluxe units, expanded to 500; reported flipper power issues at Expo
Viking-themed pinball machine by American Pinball, originally from Riot Pinball, 22 modes, $8,395 MSRP
American Pinball title; two versions (deluxe with mirror backglass and hand-painted toys; classic version newly announced); deluxe version shown at Expo; slow production rate
American Pinball game available in deluxe edition (500 units); classic edition announced in development; demand claims disputed between manufacturer statement and distributor feedback
American Pinball game; revealed in 2021; still in production as of May 2022
Pinball game by Riot Pinball; manufactured/distributed by American Pinball; example of contract manufacturing arrangement
American Pinball game from 2021 that 'got creamed' at 2022 PIAs with no category wins
American Pinball title with art controversy, reliability issues at Expo, LE run expanded from 300 to 500 units
Homebrew pinball title from Riot Pinball; currently being produced by American Pinball
American Pinball latest game; David Fix presented on game at Pintastic; machines present in Vendor Hall
Homebrew game by Riot Pinball (Scott Gullicks, Frank Gigliotti); five prototypes sold before American Pinball picked up for manufacturing; rules include Thor's hammer feature.
Norse mythology-themed pinball game with three tier variants (Classic, Deluxe, Limited Deluxe)
Norse mythology-themed pinball game; American Pinball's fourth commercial release
American Pinball title; 4 machines exhibited at IAAPA
American Pinball game previously in production (prior year reference)
Current flagship title from American Pinball; receiving 'Classic' tier variant; was being manufactured and shipped to Expo during tour
American Pinball game; units in stock
Riot! Pinball game manufactured by American Pinball in significant quantities
American Pinball title in production
American Pinball game with multiple edition variants (Deluxe, Classic)
American Pinball title; Classic version announced for Pinball Expo October 2024
American Pinball pinball machine receiving code update and aftermarket mod support
Game potentially connected to expired 'Valkyries' trademark
American Pinball's latest release; 500-unit Deluxe edition with planned Classic edition due to demand
Latest American Pinball release; Deluxe Edition includes free inner art blade upgrade for first 500 units
American Pinball title currently in production on assembly line; Limited Edition production nearing completion
American Pinball game; Jackbar was first location in world to receive it
American Pinball title; last release; programmed by Frank Gigliotti
American Pinball's newest game featured during Deadflip Pinball stream announcement
Current American Pinball release by Riot Pinball; received code update v22.02.27 at time of article
American Pinball game receiving March code update, free side blade upgrade for Deluxe Edition owners
American Pinball title; recently installed at The Local FFF
New American Pinball machine; in final testing/shipment phase
American Pinball's newest game showcased at Pintastic 2021
New American Pinball machine title that was pre-launched at arcades before the Expo event
Upcoming American Pinball machine based on homebrew version; undergoing location testing
American Pinball game; Don praises it as well-made and shootable; has backstock available and may have holiday sales coming; Don considers it his favorite American Pinball title and would rank it above Oktoberfest and Houdini
American Pinball game; tight shot design praised for tournament play; tight shots help players improve; played on location by community
Most recent release from American Pinball, featuring Norse/Viking theme with modes like Banshee, Fenrir, Grendel; has drooped flippers and complex rule set.
American Pinball release; Don's favorite AP game; currently available at $6,000 new-in-box through Mad Pinball (massive discount)
Limited six-unit short-run pinball machine by Riot Pinball with acclaimed layout and responsive developer feedback
American Pinball release; rolling off production line; available for play at Pinsonati
American Pinball game with original/licensed theme; reported ~600 pre-orders for standard version; discussed on Super Awesome Pinball Show
American Pinball title shown at launch event with ball-tracking bugs, complex ruleset, flipper power issues visible on stream
Placed 5th in Best Playfield Gameplay/Layout category
American Pinball game by Dennis Nordman; expected October 2022 production; currently being built on production line
Game featuring artwork by Scott Gullix (referenced in context of his pinball work)
American Pinball original theme game at Pinfest; critiqued as average, flat, lacking excitement; animations underwhelming
Game Neil rates as worst ever played; required non-stop play at Pinball World Cup
American Pinball's current/recent release featuring Viking/Norse mythology theme, available in Pro/Premium/Limited Edition variants
American Pinball title with 500 deluxe unit production plan; code continues improving
American Pinball title; receiving free inner art blades for deluxe edition owners; optional purchase for classic edition; beta code testing underway for March update
American Pinball release from September; slow order fulfillment continuing; moving toward deluxe/standard edition variants
American Pinball's recent release; described as allegedly successful in SAP interview
American Pinball fourth title, Norse/Viking mythology theme, designed by Riot Pinball, deluxe at $8,400
American Pinball game receiving code update 2.1.1.2.3.0
American Pinball title; LE production expanded to 500 units; recently released/displayed at Expo
Riot Pinball game; only six prototypes made; features three flippers, magnet interactivity, fast orbits; gameplay streamed by Buffalo Pinball
Upcoming American Pinball commercial release; originated as homebrew from Riot Pinball; features Norse theme; produced as deluxe LE (~300-500 units) and unlimited classic edition; priced $8,400-$8,600 MSRP.
American Pinball title; features unusual shot layout and ramp positioning; highly praised by Travis; described as having progression mechanics beyond just modes; considered seriously for collection ownership
Homebrew game that was manufactured by American Pinball; precedent for American Dream program
American Pinball title; Viking-themed; P-Rock platform; priced at $8,400; sold out (300→500 units); multiple copies at Expo showed flipper inconsistency, floaty mechanics, flipper hop issues; center ramp difficult to hit on fly; features side ramp to ship; modes lack thematic connection
American Pinball title; had Black Friday discount of $400 off Limited Edition despite listing as sold out; sale extended
American Pinball game developed with Riot Pinball team; example of American Pinball's licensing and production approach
American Pinball game that won Best Modern Pinball at Midwest Gaming Classic despite initial community skepticism
New American Pinball title designed by Scott Gullix and Frank Igliotti; 500 LE units; Viking theme; $8,000+ price range
Original-license Viking mythology pinball game; first mass-production title from Scott/Frank partnership through American Pinball; features Thor's hammer flipper, Viking ship ball lock, magnet orbit mechanics; uses Two Steps from Hell soundtrack; LCD backbox display
American Pinball game for which Jeff Teolis provided voice acting
American Pinball game designed by Scott Gullick; limited production sell-through considered successful business model
Homebrew pinball machine by Riot Pinball with Norse mythology theme, 16 modes, custom artwork, and innovative mechanical features including ship toy with magnet, Thor's hammer backbox mechanism, and upper left flipper with multiple functions. Six prototypes built and distributed.
Riot Pinball's upcoming Viking-mythology themed standard-body pinball game featuring 16 legend modes, multiple toys, and sophisticated rule design; whitewood stage with inserts planned for Expo October 2024
Riot Pinball-designed game produced as American Pinball release; example of potential contract manufacturing model for company's future
American Pinball Viking-themed game; selling at $6,000 MSRP LE; praised for rock music and cohesive code
American Pinball release, gameplay-focused machine with Norse mythology theme, fast shooting game
American Pinball game originally designed by Scott Larson (homebrew); Limited Edition features mirrored backglass, hand-painted Thor's hammer, molded shields, gold foil; discounted to $7,995 for Black Friday (less than 50 units remaining)
Previous American Pinball release; launch model cited as template for next game (pre-loaded inventory at locations)
Game being added to Scanlines inventory
Will continue in production at American Pinball
American Pinball game continuing in production
American Pinball legacy title planned for remanufacture; subject of criticism for backward-looking strategy
American Pinball reboot of existing game; criticized as example of company making games 'nobody wants'
Secondary market signal: sold for $3,500 at auction, indicating significant price depreciation