Barrels of Fun is a boutique Houston-based pinball manufacturer founded by David Van Ness and Brian Savage, known for story-driven design and innovative display technology. Since 2023, they have released three games—Labyrinth, Dune Pinball, and Winchester Mystery House—establishing themselves as a competitive alternative to Stern Pinball through quality craftsmanship and strategic limited production. Operating a 13,000+ sq ft facility with ~30 employees, the company produces 10-20 units weekly using FAST control boards and implements a single-tier product strategy with aggressive FOMO marketing, earning industry recognition including Most Improved Company at the 2026 Awards.
Bon Jovi initially received a lukewarm reception but picked up steam and became universally well-received after hands-on play at Southern Fried Gaming Expo
Bon Jovi uses Lightning flippers as main flippers, which aren't widely used in modern production pinball machines
Fewer than 50 Bon Jovi units remain available out of the 700-unit production run
Houston-based manufacturer; David Van Ness leading; produces Bon Jovi (700 units), Winchester Mystery House; criticized for struggling to achieve 1,000 sales per week and theme selection choices; also operates reserve club/program model
Boutique pinball manufacturer releasing Bon Jovi as fourth title; operates Barrels Reserve membership program; previously released Labyrinth, Dune, Winchester Mystery House
Boutique pinball manufacturer; released Bon Jovi in August 2026 with nearly 700-unit production run, nearly sold out within days
Boutique manufacturer launching Bon Jovi Pinball as fourth game and first music license; criticized for one-day reveal strategy generating negative community sentiment
Boutique pinball manufacturer releasing Bon Jovi (700 units) and operating Barrels Reserve Club membership program; known for high-quality machines with innovative display technology.
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Barrels of Fun will release alternative backglass artwork for Bon Jovi
Bon Jovi production will begin in August on a separate manufacturing line
Barrels of Fun is producing 700 units of Bon Jovi pinball machine
Barrels of Fun's Bon Jovi machine has a crowd surfing mechanical feature on the left side
Labyrinth scored 98 on This Week in Pinball's Hype Index, demonstrating successful community reception
Barrels of Fun's mystery reveal strategy has worked well for Labyrinth and Winchester Mystery House but failed for Bon Jovi Pinball due to lack of community rumor buildup and theme reception
Bon Jovi pinball costs $12,000 and is $400 more expensive than previous Barrels games
Barrels of Fun has 700 Bon Jovi pinball games available for sale
Barrels of Fun's primary limitations are marketing and design taste, not manufacturing
The entire Barrels of Fun team signed the backbox of the host's Dune machine
Barrels of Fun produces high-quality pinball games despite the host's initial surprise at theme selections
Bon Jovi from Barrels of Fun was confirmed as a real upcoming release by Pinball distributor in Australia
Barrels of Fun disabled YouTube comments on the Bon Jovi reveal video due to community backlash
Bon Jovi lacks the sculpts, screens, and mechanical innovation features that defined prior Barrels of Fun releases
Barrels of Fun produced approximately 550 units of Winchester Mystery House
Bon Jovi is Barrels of Fun's fourth title following Labyrinth, Dune, and Winchester Mystery House
Bon Jovi is the company's first music-themed game
Limited to a maximum of 700 units, though this could increase to potentially 750 units if those 700 sell out within the first week
MSRP is $12,000 with an initial $2,000 deposit required
Shipping is expected to begin in mid-August 2026 with production ending in May 2027 if all 700 units are built
The game includes the first-ever loop-de-loop captive ball with spinner inside
Barrels of Fun will announce the final edition number after all orders are received
Bon Jovi will enter production immediately after Dune production concludes
Bon Jovi will feature an alternative backglass artwork option
Dune production will be complete in approximately 2.5 weeks
Winchester topper prototype will arrive at Barrels facility in 3-4 weeks
Barrels of Fun facility is 30,000 square feet
Bon Jovi's new sound system (closed subwoofer box and custom speakers) will not be backwards compatible
Four Bon Jovi machines are being brought to Southern Fried Gaming Expo
Barrels Reserve members will receive an exclusive two-hour private window to play Bon Jovi machines at Southern Fried Gaming Expo
Bon Jovi Pinball will be brought to the Classic Gamerooms booth for public play after 6:00pm on Friday, July 31st
Bon Jovi Pinball will be available for Barrels Reserve members to play first at SFGE 2026
Barrels of Fun has released four games: Labyrinth, Dune, Winchester Mystery House, and Bon Jovi
Bon Jovi pinball allows players to build custom setlists as a core gameplay feature
Gameplay overview video featuring Karl DeAngelo has been released
Game includes live concert footage from over the decades and era-defining music videos
If initial 700-unit release sells out within 7 days, Barrels Reserve members will get additional 7-day ordering window
Game features Lightning Flippers, magnetic ball control, physical locks, and interactive apron sliders
Production will be limited to 700 worldwide units
Bon Jovi Pinball features 17 songs from across the band's legendary career
Lightning flippers (shorter and snappier than regular flippers) are back after being featured on Bram Stoker's Dracula.
Sound effects in the game are key-matched to the musical key of the currently playing song and adapt mid-song when keys change.
The crowd surf outlane flipper save is a skill-based ball save mechanic triggered by building spins in the loop-to-loop.
The giant Bon Jovi heart-and-dagger acts as a magnet grab, elevator, and multiple other functional playfield elements with three stages of diverter height.
The cabinet sub box is designed to redirect pressure waves outward instead of internally, reducing cabinet rattle.
Bon Jovi is Barrels of Fun's first music-licensed pinball game.
Players can customize the game's audio to their room preferences by adjusting bass, treble, and using a custom EQ profile.
All cheers, guitar moments, and crowd audio are 100% sampled from live Bon Jovi concerts.
Bon Jovi has same core design team as Dune and Winchester
Jeff Dodson hand-tuned audio settings for every game leaving the factory
The Newton Ball loop-de-loop mechanism was designed by Luke Underwood
Johnny Crap (Jonathan Bergeron) is a pinball art veteran having worked on Jurassic Park in the past
Bon Jovi band members approached David Van Ness to have a pinball machine made
Bon Jovi is Barrels of Fun's fourth pinball machine
Bon Jovi Pinball is Barrels of Fun's fourth machine and first music license
Shipping of Bon Jovi Pinball begins in mid-August 2026 with full production completion by May 2027
The game features 17 Bon Jovi songs and nine song modes in the launch code
If the initial 700-unit run sells out within 7 days, Barrels will open a second ordering window for Reserve members and announce a new total production number
Bon Jovi Pinball will be produced in a limited run of 700 units
Barrels of Fun is revealing its next game at 1:00 PM Central time on July 28, 2026
The new Barrels of Fun game is Bon Jovi themed
Barrels of Fun will easily hit 700 units with Bon Jovi if executed with gameplay quality comparable to Guns N' Roses
Barrels of Fun is announcing a new game today (July 28th), possibly with full reveal Friday at Southern Fried Gaming Expo
Barrels of Fun froze Reserve membership applications on Friday, per stated policy of freezing memberships before new game announcements
Barrels of Fun's next pinball machine is likely based on the Bon Jovi rock band
Barrels of Fun will exhibit at SFGE 2026 with their full game lineup
Classic Gamerooms is Barrels of Fun's Atlanta-area distributor
Games will be available for public play all weekend at the booth
Barrels of Fun is sending custom rubber ducks to Barrels Reserve members starting Fall 2026
Barrels of Fun has special event planned for Barrels Reserve members at Southern Fried Gaming Expo in Atlanta
Barrels of Fun closed its Reserve membership program window, signaling imminent game announcement
Barrels of Fun may announce Dungeon Crawler Carl game today to preempt Multimorphic's Monday reveal
This scenario (dual DCC games) is less likely than Barrels having a random unknown theme
Barrels of Fun reserve program signup opens July 23rd at noon on Instagram with announcement of mystery title to follow
Barrels of Fun has better audio quality than Jersey Jack Pinball
Barrels of Fun will announce its next game late next week or the first week of August
Barrels of Fun is closing the Barrels Reserve membership window ahead of a new game announcement
Barrels of Fun's next game is based on Bon Jovi
Barrels of Fun's next game is a music-themed pinball based on a 1980s rock band
Winchester Mystery House by Barrels of Fun sold out in 2 days with a 500-unit production run
Barrels of Fun is planning an imminent release of a music-themed pinball machine, rumored to be Bon Jovi, possibly this week
Members receive exclusive access to priority purchasing for new games that sell out within the first week of launch
Barrels Reserve is limited to United States residents only
Barrels Reserve membership costs $75 per person annually
Barrels of Fun is organizing a meetup at the 2026 Southern-Fried Gaming Expo for members
Barrels of Fun is organizing a members-only 2027 Pinball At Sea cruise
Barrels of Fun previously used misdirection marketing with 'bags of sand' teaser for Dune game
Barrels of Fun is hosting first official Barrels Reserve meetup at Southern-Fried Gaming Expo
Winchester Mystery House has appreciated from approximately $12,000 to consistently $20,000 on secondary market in one year
Barrels of Fun is planning a music-themed pinball game reveal Thursday at 8 PM Eastern Time
Barrels Reserve members will receive email with further details on the event and how to RSVP
The response to the Barrels Reserve fan club has been overwhelmingly awesome
Barrels of Fun's next game may feature a music theme, possibly Beastie Boys
Barrels of Fun has boxed up Dune game #675 out of the 720 that they are making during this run
Barrels of Fun initially stated Dune would be limited to 1,000 units but late last year cut off orders stating they might run Dune again if demand warranted
Winchester Mystery House delivery has reached unit #228 out of 525 total units
Barrels of Fun's next game will debut at Chicago Pinball Expo or sooner
The musical act is not Michael Jackson and not a pop genre act
The band has been heard at World Cup 2026 soccer tournament broadcasts
Barrels of Fun's next game is a music-themed pinball machine, not a movie/TV/anime/comic adaptation
The musical act for Barrels' next game has never had a pinball machine before
Dune was initially planned for 1,000 units but Barrels cut orders early
Barrels of Fun completed Dune production at unit #675
Barrels may resume Dune production if demand justifies it
Barrels of Fun cruise pricing for an interior cabin is approximately $1,600 for two people, with additional costs for reaching Galveston
Barrels of Fun's pinball-at-sea cruise requires membership in their fan club to participate
Winchester machines are selling for $18,000-$20,000 on secondary market, representing 8,500+ profit for early buyers
Barrels of Fun is charging group tour premiums that exceed direct Royal Caribbean pricing for the Pinball at Sea cruise
The Dune Pinball topper sold out immediately after launch
Barrels of Fun pre-sold the Dune Pinball topper for $1,700 using only conceptual artwork before the physical prototype existed
The next Barrels of Fun game is SpongeBob based on acquisition months ago
Barrels of Fun will announce a new game within the next 4 weeks
Barrels of Fun announcing a new game before completing Winchester production would indicate cash flow problems
Winchester Mystery House received new code with RUN feature and Vanity Awards on July 2, 2026
New vanity awards include Seance Multiball Champ, Wheelbarrow Multiball Champ, and Highest Room Value
Barrels of Fun continuously adds enhancements and fixes to Winchester Mystery House code
Winchester Mystery House pinball now has a RUN mechanic to escape spirit encounters
Barrels of Fun's Dune cabinet includes an integrated HAL stadium lighting system that is fully functional and color-configurable
Barrels of Fun cabinets use Bally-Williams style 28-inch legs while Stern cabinets use 30-inch legs
Barrels of Fun is hosting a Caribbean cruise with pinball from June 27-July 3, 2027
Barrels of Fun's Antonio Cruz cruise requires minimum $1,800-$5,000 spend with $75 Reserve Club fee for exclusive perks
Dune animated topper will ship and arrive in September, approximately one month late from original schedule
The retooling adjustments will make the topper a memorable must-have addition to the Dune pinball experience
The worm will undulate before appearing above sand dunes and continue that motion until below the line of sight
The smaller moon will move faster and cross in front of the larger moon
Sky and sand dune colors will match the game's day/night cycle with sand dune lights gradually changing color from day to night as in-game lighting does
Winchester Mystery House sold out fast enough to necessitate a new membership program
Games purchased through Barrels Reserve membership will not receive any discount compared to regular retail pricing
Barrels of Fun plans to offer exclusive custom-designed merchandise for members throughout the year
The first week is the critical window for determining sellout status under the Barrels Reserve program
Barrels of Fun will continue to produce games in limited, numbered runs
Barrels of Fun's Reserve membership ($75/year) allows members to order additional machines beyond the edition cap if a game sells out in its first week
Barrels of Fun announced a polarizing membership plan today
Winchester Mystery House production is expected to complete by end of October 2026
Barrels Reserve members get 7 additional days to order a machine if the limited edition sells out
Barrels Reserve membership costs $75 for one year
Winchester Mystery House sold out its 525-unit limited production run almost instantly
Dune production will end in July 2026
Barrels of Fun now employs approximately 40 people after facility expansion
Barrels Reserve members receive a second seven-day ordering window if a machine sells out within the first seven days of launch
Barrels of Fun manufactures additional inventory beyond initial sell-out numbers to fulfill member reserve orders
Winchester Mystery House sold out quickly and motivated the creation of Barrels Reserve
New Barrels Reserve memberships are closed before each game announcement and reopened after the reserve window closes
Barrels Reserve membership costs $75 per year and is available only to U.S. customers
Barrels of Fun secured the G.I. Joe license approximately one year ago
G.I. Joe release from Barrels of Fun delayed to 2027-2028 due to Hasbro US division approval complications
Barrels of Fun nearly went out of business after Dune's poor launch performance
Big Trouble in Little China is likely the next Barrels of Fun title after Winchester
Dune nearly bankrupted Barrels of Fun when released incomplete
Dune Pinball had abysmal sales despite having all movie assets; was released incomplete
Barrels of Fun and JJP are positioning superior quality mechanics and genuine limited editions as competitive advantages over Stern
Barrels of Fun targets September completion for Winchester's Mystery House and Dune
Barrels of Fun has financial difficulties based on requiring pre-orders for Dune Topper 8 months in advance
Sarah's Bedroom mode involves freeing Sarah from Henry's possession
Hall of Fires mode requires extinguishing fireplaces before the Cinder Man spreads supernatural flames
Winchester Mystery House pinball is in ongoing active development with regular enhancements
Two new rooms (Sarah's Bedroom and Hall of Fires) have been added to Winchester Mystery House pinball
The update includes refinements, fixes, and overall improvements
A hotfix code update for Dune was released on 5/15/26
Official 24″ x 63″ vinyl banners for Labyrinth, Dune, and Winchester Mystery House are in-stock
Barrels of Fun apparel from Texas Pinball Festival 2026 is now available for online purchase
Items are ready to ship worldwide
Winchester Mystery House new code adds Sarah's Bedroom and Hall of Fires rooms
Barrels of Fun must improve manufacturing consistency as next major challenge
Two of three Barrels of Fun machines on display at Golden State Fest 2026 were non-functional within the first day
Barrels of Fun has acquired or possesses a working Pinball Circus and can now source parts for it
Winchester Mystery House was kept completely secret except to core development team at Barrels of Fun
Barrels of Fun has developed capability to manufacture parts for Pinball Circus
Barrels of Fun cannot meet demand for Winchester and is severely capacity-constrained.
Barrels of Fun will complete all Dune orders by June 2024
Barrels of Fun will complete all Dune production by June 2025
Barrels of Fun will complete all Winchester Mystery House production by September 2025
Barrels of Fun will complete all Winchester Mystery House orders by September 2024
Barrels of Fun released Winchester Mystery House code update on 4/29/26 featuring Echoes Wizard Mode and Angry Spirits
Barrels of Fun's Winchester Mystery House code update on 4/29/26 includes Echoes Wizard Mode, Angry Spirits, and The Daisy Bedroom
Barrels of Fun's launch of Dune Pinball with bare bones code was a critical mistake that nearly caused production cessation; the game's poor sales trajectory was masked by Winchester's success.
Angry Spirits mechanic allows spirits to ambush players performing too well
Echoes Wizard Mode requires collecting 3 Mementos to qualify
Code Update 4/29/26 is the second major code update for Winchester Mystery House
Echoes Wizard Mode features a major earthquake that destroys the Winchester Mystery House tower
The Daisy Bedroom is only playable after completing Echoes Wizard Mode
Barrels of Fun's Dune came in 300-500 units under their 1,000-unit production goal
Barrels of Fun's Dune sold 50-60% below target (500 vs. 1,000 units expected)
Barrels of Fun has secured SpongeBob SquarePants license
Barrels of Fun now holds He-Man, G.I. Joe, and Big Trouble in Little China licenses in development
Winchester Mystery House sold out in two days
Winchester Mystery House sold out its initial run in two days
Barrels of Fun currently holds the Masters of the Universe pinball license
Barrels of Fun acquired Masters of the Universe license from American Pinball
Barrels of Fun hired homebrew designer Kyle Smet for Big Trouble in Little China and Friday the 13th
Barrels of Fun's next release after Winchester will throw the community by surprise
G.I. Joe pinball is coming from Barrels of Fun within the next year or two
Masters of the Universe (He-Man) pinball is coming from Barrels of Fun and was transferred from American Pinball
Barrels of Fun sold 525 Winchester Mystery House games in 48 hours at Pinball Expo
Barrels of Fun is rumored to be working on Dungeon Crawler Carl
Barrels of Fun's Dune Pinball requires audio, video, and lighting to be fully appreciated in home environment
Dune Pinball is enhanced by audio, video, and lighting when experienced in a quiet home environment
Voice From the Outer World is the final wizard mode for Dune Pinball
Two new side quest modes were added: Run From Shai-Hulud and Spice Dreams
This update is the seventh major code update for Dune Pinball
Winchester Mystery House is nearly sold out with 2027 delivery dates for new orders
Barrels of Fun previously made approximately 100 Eclipse and 100 Merlin machines
Barrels of Fun's main challenge is scaling production to meet demand
If Barrels of Fun post is true, The NeverEnding Story is unlikely to be the theme of an upcoming Barrels game
The NeverEnding Story is not the theme for Barrels of Fun's next pinball machine
David Van Ness has never seen The NeverEnding Story film
Barrels of Fun's next game is rumored to be Never Ending Story but details are uncertain
Winchester Mystery House was produced in only 500 units
Barrels of Fun maintains exclusive secret room at TPF showcasing unreleased or special games
Barrels of Fun's next game is likely to release in June 2026 due to production capacity after finishing Dune and Winchester Mystery House
Barrels of Fun is working on Big Trouble in Little China or The Neverending Story
Barrels of Fun may announce upcoming games at TPF
Dungeon Crawler Carl is NOT Barrels of Fun's next pinball game
Barrels of Fun has confirmed Dungeon Crawler Carl as their next game
Barrels of Fun is developing a Dungeon Crawler Carl pinball game
Barrels of Fun collaborated with SolidWorks on a behind-the-scenes video about their design process
Dune pinball delivery is expected sometime late March 2026
Barrels of Fun is considering The Neverending Story as a next title
Winchester will always maintain the smallest secondary market supply due to single-tier product strategy
Barrels of Fun is considering Rocky as a next title, likely Rocky IV rather than Rocky I
Barrels of Fun may have hired the designer of the Big Trouble in Little China homebrew game
Barrels of Fun released the first major code update for Winchester Mystery House on 2/19/26 featuring a new Thirteenths Wizard Mode
Barrels of Fun released Thirteenths Wizard Mode code update for Winchester Mystery House on February 19, 2026
The update includes additional enhancements, polish, and improvements beyond the wizard mode
This is the first major code update for Winchester Mystery House
The Thirteenths Wizard Mode unlocks after completing all five Thirteenth tasks
User ordered Dune with alternate backglass
Dune will arrive sometime this Spring
Banners are 24″ × 63″ vinyl construction with 13 oz. durability rating
Official game banners are available now for all three Barrels of Fun games
Banners feature hand-drawn artistry from each game
X-frame banner stands are available for purchase alongside banners
Barrels of Fun brought two Winchester Mystery House machines to Pinball at the Beach instead of one as previously communicated
Winchester Mystery House by Barrels of Fun debuted at Pinball at the Beach 2026
Barrels of Fun brought Winchester Mystery House (two units), Dune (two units), and Labyrinth (one unit) to the event
Barrels of Fun is showcasing two Winchesters, two Dunes, and one Labyrinth at PATB
Winchester Mystery House has a production run of 525 units
Winchester Mystery House machines are being delivered with customer priority rotation at Barrels of Fun
Volume boost feature was added for Arena and Wizard modes in v2026.02.04
Barrels of Fun machines sent to customers use production parts, not prototypes
Barrels of Fun has placed the Winchester Mystery House pinball machine at the Winchester Mystery House location for tourists.
Labyrinth code update includes entirely new sound design package by Jeff Dodson, shaker motor compatibility, and new light shows
Barrels of Fun has only 58 Labyrinth units in stock with no further production
Barrels of Fun has been very successful as a new manufacturer and is considered a 'heavy hitter'
Dune has received substantial code updates since factory preview, including improved audio callouts, screen effects, and water/day-night cycle animations
Barrels of Fun received 720 total orders for Dune (500 pre-cutoff + 220 additional)
Barrels of Fun may have acquired Transformers G1 cartoon license (rumor)
Barrels is producing approximately 1-2 games per week across Dune and Winchester
Winchester Mystery House sold 525 units with zero secondary market listings as of mid-January
Dune from Barrels of Fun has been 'killing' in Q4 2025 sales, selling multiples weekly
Barrels of Fun plans to complete all 500 Winchester units by June 2026
Winchester Mystery House machines have begun shipping to customers
Winchester prototypes are on location at Ayce Gogi (California) and Glow in the Park (Wisconsin)
Barrels of Fun improved wiring layouts for Winchester after initial prototypes
Dune production paused after selling over 500 units with orders closing December 31 and production resuming only if demand materializes
Dune animated sandworm topper priced at $1,675 with $875 deposit and January 9 order cutoff; August 2026 delivery
Barrels of Fun's Dune underperformed because theme selection was based on IP size rather than cultural resonance with pinball community
Winchester Mystery House sold out 525 units within 48 hours of Pinball Expo announcement
Barrels of Fun released two games in 2024 (Dune and Winchester Mystery House), both selling out allocations
Approximately 550 Dune machines have been sold
Barrels of Fun currently has exactly 69 Labyrinth units available for immediate purchase
Barrels of Fun's December 31st Dune deadline was a cash grab with plans to produce more units
Dune was originally projected to have a production limit of 1,100 units
Winchester Mystery House has 525 total orders with nine-month production forecast
Barrels of Fun will finish Winchester Mystery House production (525 units) in first half of 2026
Winchester Mystery House has 525 total units with no show games
Barrels of Fun said they were expanding to two manufacturing lines but that didn't happen
Barrels of Fun's alternate Dune backglass is sold out and on back order with 10-14 day restock
Winchester has outsold Dune and is the priority for Barrels of Fun production focus
Barrels of Fun is cutting off sales for Dune at the end of January to focus production on Winchester
New Dune orders will be paused after December 31st due to production capacity committed to Winchester
Barrels of Fun cannot operate simultaneous production lines; Winchester production begins March 2026 after Dune ends February 2026
Pre-ordering the Dune topper 8 months in advance with concept-only images indicates a cashflow problem at Barrels of Fun
Barrels of Fun marketing stated 'Dune orders have been very strong with over 500 games sold'
Barrels of Fun is accepting Dune orders until the end of the year, then pausing until June 3
Current production mix is 60–70% Dune and 30–40% Winchester Mystery House
Dune orders will pause on December 31, 2025
Dune Pinball production has surpassed 500 units
Tariffs have significantly impacted topper production costs, driving make-to-order model
Winchester Mystery House production will take approximately 9 months to complete 525 orders
Animated Dune topper will be priced at $1,675 plus shipping with August 2026 delivery
Barrels of Fun corrected quality control issues with Dune and has handled customer problems appropriately.
Barrels of Fun's Dune code improved significantly post-launch similar to how other games improved over time
Barrels of Fun misjudged the popularity of Winchester Mystery House and cannot produce more units without community backlash
Barrels of Fun took a chance giving first-time designer Carl D'Angelo an opportunity to design a full game
Barrels of Fun shipped Labyrinth topper fairly quickly but Winchester and Dune toppers still have not been seen
Dune Pinball is superior to Stern's Star Wars Pinball
Barrels of Fun sold 525 Dune machines in two days
Dune is superior to Star Wars in quality and execution
Barrels of Fun sold 525 Dune Pinball units in approximately two days
All 525 Winchester Mystery House units will ship by late Spring/Early Summer 2026
Barrels of Fun began training employees for second production line in first week of November
Barrels of Fun prototype engineers built the first 15 or so Winchester machines
Barrels of Fun likely possesses or is pursuing the Goodies for Life license, though this is unconfirmed.
Barrels of Fun's Winchester Mystery House is sold out
The pain box mechanic in Dune requires simultaneous action button holding and flipper control
Barrels of Fun donated a Dune playfield as prize for the launch party tournament
Barrels of Fun's next game is likely Never-Ending Story
Barrels of Fun took the first Winchester unit back to analyze wear patterns after hundreds of demo plays
Winchester Mystery House sold out to distributors within one day of announcement
Winchester Mystery House's 525 unit count is based on the house's address
Barrels of Fun is creating a smaller boutique line for risky/original themes separate from major licensed titles
Barrels of Fun produces 10-20 games per week
Carl D'Angelo designed Winchester Mystery House
Winchester Mystery House sold out 525 units on the first day at Pinball Expo
Dune did not perform as well as expected in sales, causing Winchester Mystery House to be moved forward in the production schedule
Winchester Mystery House sold out 525 units on the first day
Community is divided on whether Barrels of Fun should produce additional Winchester units vs. respecting exclusivity of initial limited run
Winchester Mystery House was very bright for a pinball machine, particularly the playfield LEDs
Winchester Mystery House sold out in approximately 36 hours after announcement
Winchester Mystery House did not have any prior leaks before Expo announcement
Future Barrels of Fun projects will not receive the same level of creative freedom and comprehensive feature sets as Winchester Mystery House
Dune Pinball code is at version 10.10.2
Winchester sold out in 24 hours
Barrels of Fun is releasing two games in one year
Winchester Mystery House sold 525 units in two days
Winchester Mystery House was announced only 3 days before Pinball Expo 2025
Barrels of Fun is planning to produce additional pinball machines beyond Winchester Mystery House
Barrels of Fun will not produce a second run of Winchester Mystery House
Dune Pinball has not met its production count target and is selling slower than Winchester
Barrels of Fun produced approximately 550 units of their original Labyrinth game
Barrels of Fun's under-glass presentation and sculpting surpasses Jersey Jack Pinball craftsmanship
Winchester Mystery House sold out in one day at Pinball Expo
Carl D'Angelo already working on follow-up title post-Winchester
Winchester production timeline: 50 units/month average, 10-month cycle, delivery through August 2025
Barrels Winchester Mystery House 525-unit run sold out in two days
Dune had poor initial launch impression (Bond effect) but improved with code updates
Winchester Mystery House outsold Dune in two days compared to six months of Dune sales
Barrels of Fun's next game may be based on Carl's whitewood homebrew machine
Barrels of Fun cabinet is a WPC95-style cabinet architecture compatible with modern pinball construction standards
Barrels of Fun cabinet design uses interior elevator bolts for a cleaner aesthetic compared to Pinball 2000's external carriage bolts
Barrels of Fun 'stole the show' at Chicago Pinball Expo 2025
Barrels of Fun stole the show at Chicago Pinball Expo 2025 with Winchester Mystery House
Winchester's success has driven renewed interest in Dune, with customers requesting the game post-Expo
Limiting Winchester to 525 units was a strategic decision to ensure sell-through and avoid overproduction risk for a new manufacturer
Barrels of Fun has been in operation for approximately 2 years and has released three games (Labyrinth, Dune, Winchester)
Limiting Winchester production to 525 units was the correct strategy to ensure full sellthrough rather than maximizing revenue
Dune is experiencing increased demand due to Winchester's launch creating a 'gateway' effect to Barrels of Fun's back catalog
Winchester was announced as a surprise with no advance teasing, alongside revealing new team member Carl D'Angelo
Winchester Mystery House sold out in under 24 hours with 525 units total production
Winchester Mystery House was announced as a surprise second title for Barrels of Fun
Winchester had a 525-unit production run
Winchester's run was about half the size of Labyrinth and Dune's planned runs
Winchester Mystery House sold out in less than two days
Barrels of Fun is at three releases into their existence as a pinball manufacturer
Winchester Mystery House game is only 40% complete as of Pinball Expo 2025
Winchester Mystery House sold out within 24-48 hours of Pinball Expo 2025 announcement
Barrels of Fun's Dune had widespread wiring harness crimp failures causing random electrical issues
Winchester Mystery House is significantly more complete and polished than Dune was at launch
Winchester Mystery House sold out completely to both distributors and consumers
Barrels of Fun will not focus on code quality because sales goal is already met and code improvements don't generate additional revenue
Manufacturing for Winchester Mystery House will start in a couple of weeks
Barrels of Fun released both Dune and Winchester Mystery House pinball machines
Every recordable instrument sound in Winchester Mystery House was authentically recorded rather than using stock libraries
Barrels of Fun is remaking three classic pinball games: Raven, Hard Bodies, and Lady Luck
Barrels of Fun will be competitive with Stern and JJP as a top-three pinball manufacturer within three years
Barrels of Fun has additional unannounced licenses in development pipeline post-Expo
Winchester Mystery House sold out within 24 hours at Pinball Expo 2025
Winchester Mystery House sold 525 units
Barrels intentionally kept Winchester production at 525 units despite higher demand to maintain FOMO
Only 525 Winchester Mystery House units produced; 425 stayed in US and sold out in two days
Winchester Mystery House sold out in two days despite zero attendees playing it before purchase
Winchester Mystery House is essentially sold out with waiting lists forming if customers drop deposits
Winchester Mystery House sold out 525 units in approximately 1.5 days
Winchester Mystery House sold out completely at 525 units
Winchester Mystery House sold out in approximately two days
There are four Winchester machines total at the show—one at Flippin' Out booth and three at Barrels of Fun
Winchester had the strongest attendee lines and engagement of any game at Expo 2024
Winchester Mystery House was released as a surprise announcement at Expo 2026
The game is limited to approximately 525 units in production
Barrels of Fun sold 250-270 units (approximately 50% of production) in the first day of Winchester Mystery House launch
Barrels of Fun has never manufactured two games simultaneously before Winchester and Dune
Barrels of Fun may pursue more recognizable, in-demand IP in future games following Winchester Mystery House
Winchester Mystery House is the final IP Barrels of Fun secured before starting production on any game
Winchester Mystery House represents the end of Barrels of Fun's Phase One strategy
Flipper power adjustments resolved approximately 90% of Cary Hardy initial gameplay complaints
Winchester is currently at 25% code completion with significantly deeper gameplay planned
No major leaks of Winchester occurred before the official announcement despite distributor notification
Winchester sold approximately 50% of its 525-unit production run via deposits within about one hour of announcement
Brad Albright created the artwork for Winchester Mystery House
Carl D'Angelo designed the game
The game features a Pepper's Ghost holographic display rather than traditional LCD or translite
Winchester sold at least half of its 525-unit production run via deposits within approximately one hour of announcement
Winchester Mystery House is limited to 525 units
Distributors were notified at 11 AM on announcement day with no prior online leaks of the game
The production number 525 was chosen because it matches the Winchester Mystery House's actual address
The game's code is 25% complete at launch, with significantly deeper development planned than Dune's launch build
Barrels of Fun may have accelerated Winchester announcement to capture sales before Spooky's new game release
Winchester Mystery House represents the end of Phase One for Barrels of Fun
525 units is approximately half the size of a typical Barrels of Fun production run
Future Barrels of Fun games will feature more recognizable, in-demand IP
Winchester Mystery House is Barrels of Fun's third title
Barrels of Fun fancy topper for Dune coming in H1 2026
Barrels of Fun has a special display environment for Dune at Pinball Expo
Approximately 200 additional Labyrinth games are sitting in distributor boxes with no demand
Barrels of Fun has 75 unsold units of Labyrinth that need to be sold
Approximately 200 Labyrinth units are still in distributor boxes with no demand
Barrels of Fun has 75 unsold Labyrinth units that David Van Ness publicly stated need to be sold
Barrels of Fun has approximately 75 Labyrinth machines remaining to sell.
Barrels of Fun fixed the outlane drain issue in Dune by adding an adjustable post feature absent from Labyrinth
Labyrinth had approximately 900-1,000 units produced but failed to reach full target
Barrels of Fun intended to produce 1,000 units but fell short of that target
The audio menu was ported from Dune to Labyrinth
Side-chaining controls use threshold, ratio, and release time parameters to manage music ducking
The audio menu provides volume controls for sound effects, music, callouts, and topper audio
Dune sales have not reached 663 units
Dune's weak sales are due to poor theme choice, not market softness
Barrels of Fun had strong representation at the Eureka Heights tournament with Dave Van Ness and Travis Moseman present
Labyrinth announced at 1,200 units but only ~1,119 will be produced with 81 remaining unsold
Dune from Barrels of Fun reached #2 on Pinside rankings
Dune pinball has sold fewer than 500 units
Dune video asset approvals have been completed, enabling faster code updates
Barrels of Fun may remake Tales of the Arabian Nights
Dune Pinball code has significantly improved since launch with professional voice acting and lighting enhancements
Dune pinball code has significantly improved post-launch with professional voice acting and enhanced lighting design
Dune is significantly better than Labyrinth in terms of shot design and playability
Barrels of Fun's Dune sandworm mechanism represents genuine mechanical innovation but has reported technical issues.
Barrels of Fun cannot move Dune Pinball units (1,000 after 4 months) while Jersey Jack sold thousands of Harry Potter in first 4 weeks
Barrels of Fun hired an external community manager who is damaging the brand through snarky social media posts targeting Jersey Jack
Barrels of Fun sold approximately 1,000-1,100 Labyrinth machines at target
Barrels of Fun's Dune received a major code update approximately one week ago that significantly improved gameplay quality
This is the first game Barrels of Fun actually made
Developers are planning to add more sound bites into the game
Barrels of Fun is currently selling discounted VP cabinet kits to promote HomePin community
Dune is generating long queue lines at Golden State Pinball Festival
Barrels of Fun's Dune launch using Carl as elite player demonstrator represents best-practice marketing execution
Dune Pinball's weak theme appeal is a primary barrier to sales because the pinball demographic lacks nostalgic attachment to the property compared to Predator or Harry Potter.
Dune Pinball has sold between 200-300 units of the planned 1,000 unit production run since launch one month ago.
Barrels of Fun's accessory strategy mirrors Alice's Adventures in Wonderland's approach
Dune from Barrels of Fun was newly-launched at the time of the EPC 2025 event
Dune is limited to 1,000 units worldwide
Dune prototype has unfinalized code with watermarked licensor assets
Barrels of Fun's Dune is experiencing significant delays due to licensing and display approval issues
Dune's layout is similar to Labyrinth because both are Barrels of Fun machines
Dune pinball is in alpha software state with incomplete features and broken magnet mechanics
Early production Labyrinth units require pitch adjustment to 7+ degrees instead of standard 6-5 to play smoothly
Barrels of Fun faces commercial uncertainty with Dune due to muted color palette and market research gaps
Barrels of Fun's Dune will not reach 1,000 units sold
Barrels of Fun has dream-theme games in development that will sell out day one
Dune from Barrels of Fun features an LCD behind the playfield with localized explosions on specific shots
Dune Pinball is Barrels of Fun's second game, after Labyrinth
Barrels of Fun is located in Texas
Barrels of Fun will produce 1,000 Dune Pinball units over the course of a full year
Labyrinth was Barrels of Fun's breakthrough that impressed the community
Dune was not ready to be released and launched prematurely to secure customer deposits and maintain cash flow for employee payroll
Barrels of Fun will ship all 1,000 Dune units by end of 2025 with 300 sold directly and 700 through distributors
Dune's harvester mechanism in back left-hand corner was not fully coded in the preview version Jonathan and Martin played
Dune will be produced in 1,000 units total by end of 2025, with 300 sold directly by Barrels and 700 through distributors
Dune's sandworm mechanism includes magnet grab, ball swallowing, twisting action, and ability to release ball onto wire form
Dune is based on the 2021 and 2024 Legendary Entertainment movies, not the older Dune movie
Barrels of Fun accelerated Dune's launch to reveal before Stern's King Kong announcement to compete in crowded market
Dune is Barrels of Fun's second game ever
Dune production is limited to 1,000 units
Dune game is priced at $11,600 MSRP
Dune licensing assets (film callouts, audio) are not yet complete in the game at reveal stage
Barrels of Fun did not release structured gameplay video or pro-player showcase for Dune reveal
Dune media event players struggled with game difficulty
Barrels of Fun is targeting 20 Dune units per week production
Dune is $1,000 more expensive than Labyrinth
Barrels of Fun intentionally avoids day-one sellouts to indicate sustainable demand
Dune is selling better than Labyrinth at equivalent production stage
Barrels of Fun's Dune Pinball has slower, cinematic gameplay with limited theme appeal
Dune's apron art incorporates design elements inspired by Frank Herbert's original Dune novel visuals
Dune's day/night cycle mechanics change which modes are available to players
Barrels of Fun's Dune game includes full movie clips from the film with original actor audio (Timothy Chalamet, Zendaya, etc.), with no muted clips
Barrels of Fun's Dune code will take approximately one year to complete
Barrels of Fun uses market research from Pinside and studio demographic data when selecting IP licenses
Barrels of Fun is limiting Dune Pinball production to approximately 1,000 units
Barrels of Fun secured the Dune license through a detailed pitch presentation showcasing unique design approach to Legendary Entertainment
Barrels of Fun announced Dune Pinball on April 14th at 6:38 PM with teaser images and no trailer
Barrels of Fun released the official Dune trailer on April 15th at 2:53 PM, same day as Stern's King Kong launch
Barrels of Fun announced Dune Pinball on April 14 at 6:38 PM with teaser images but without a full trailer
Barrels of Fun has intentionally textured the powder coating to feel like sand for thematic immersion
Video assets for Dune are incomplete and pending IP approval from Dune's rights holders
Barrels of Fun plans to complete all Dune production within 2025, with game three releasing by year-end
Barrels of Fun is targeting location placement before home collector sales for Dune
Dune's launch was unplanned and rushed, disrupting Carrie's scheduled early access
Callout audio/voiceover work is still in development for Dune
Spinner and stand-up target artwork is incomplete; possibly to be added by artist Johnny Crapp
Dune's outlanes are adjustable, a lesson learned from Labyrinth feedback
Barrels makes games enjoyable for both casual and skilled players
When licensing modern IP, the manufacturer must plan 2-3 years ahead of machine delivery
Barrels of Fun uses a 'blue sky' ideation process where team members independently list memorable IP moments without research, then compare to find common themes
No Labyrinth owners have reported wanting to resell or discard their machines
Barrels of Fun secured the Dune license from Legendary Entertainment before Dune Part Two was even being shot
The sandworm toy (William) was initially estimated at $500-600 cost and successfully engineered down to viable pricing through prototyping
Dune pinball is in early code with video assets still pending license or approval
Full 1.0 version of Dune pinball expected within 12 months from media day
Dune has a ball-eating mechanic
Barrels of Fun's launch marketing focused on technical specs (shaker motor, non-reflective glass) rather than emotional theme connection to Dune property
Dune's Horizon atmospheric lighting feature uses interactive stadium-style backlighting that changes color based on game modes (blue for night modes)
Barrels of Fun loaded Dune with more features than most manufacturers at a competitive price point, positioning it as best value on the market
Dune Pinball features a multi-function worm toy that can catch balls magnetically, perform a rider motion, eat balls into a subway mechanism, and throw balls in multiple directions
Dune features four physical ball locks, three spinners, multiple magnets, drop targets, and diverters throughout the playfield
The code team for Dune includes Colin McColpin, Eric Prysky, and Bowen Kerins—the same team that created Labyrinth's praised code
Barrels of Fun used parts from Deep Root liquidation in Labyrinth build
Barrels of Fun withheld all assets from major content creators like Kaneda, Retro Ralph, and Carrie Hardy
Pinball manufacturer; David Van Ness associated; produces Bon Jovi machine with crowd surfing/ball pop feature on left side
Boutique pinball manufacturer; produces limited-run games with mystery launch strategy; has released Labyrinth, Dune, Winchester Mystery House, and Bon Jovi to date
Pinball manufacturer releasing Bon Jovi and Dune games; has Radioactive Arcade location with new releases
Houston-based (not Florida) pinball manufacturer; released Bon Jovi pinball machine this week; developed game over 18-24 months; known for quirky/unusual themes and limited production; includes Labyrinth, Dune, Winchester Mystery House in catalog; facing community backlash over Bon Jovi backglass artwork and lack of backbox screen
Boutique pinball manufacturer based in Houston; released Labyrinth, Dune, and Bon Jovi; known for story-driven design and cinematic presentation; has expanded facility
Boutique pinball manufacturer; released Winchester Mystery House (525 units sold), Dune, and Bon Jovi; known for limited production runs and FOMO marketing strategy
Pinball manufacturer that produced Dune, known for story-driven design and innovative display technology; recently released Bon Jovi
Boutique pinball manufacturer; previously viewed as leader in thematic world-building; now competing with JJP on aesthetic and design innovation.
Boutique Houston-based pinball manufacturer; released Labyrinth, Dune, Winchester Mystery House, and Bon Jovi; known for story-driven design and premium collectible positioning
Boutique pinball manufacturer releasing Bon Jovi pinball machine; Kaneda criticizes leadership taste and predicts company struggles with sales and long-term viability if design philosophy doesn't improve.
Pinball manufacturer; announced Bon Jovi pinball machine; known for innovative mechanics; established as competitive alternative manufacturer.
Boutique pinball manufacturer releasing Bon Jovi as their fourth major title; known for story-driven design and innovative display technology
Houston-based boutique pinball manufacturer; released Labyrinth, Dune (Winchester), and Winchester Mystery House before Bon Jovi; known for story-driven, thematically cohesive games
Boutique pinball manufacturer announcing Bon Jovi Pinball at SFGE 2026
Houston-based boutique pinball manufacturer; released Bon Jovi as their fourth title on July 28, 2026
Boutique Houston-based pinball manufacturer; revealed Bon Jovi as latest game title; operates expanded 30,000 sq ft facility
Boutique pinball manufacturer releasing Bon Jovi Pinball as a 700-unit limited edition
Boutique pinball manufacturer revealing Bon Jovi as third major release
Houston-based boutique pinball manufacturer announcing Bon Jovi Pinball as fourth machine and first music license
Pinball manufacturer releasing Bon Jovi machine
Boutique pinball manufacturer releasing Bon Jovi pinball as their first music-licensed game; known for story-driven design and audio innovation.
Houston-based pinball manufacturer announcing Bon Jovi as their fourth title. Known for story-driven design, innovative display tech, limited production, and quality craftsmanship. Founded by David Van Ness and Brian Savage.
Boutique pinball manufacturer; released Labyrinth, Dune, Winchester Mystery House; now releasing Bon Jovi as their first music-themed machine and first title initiated by external licensing partner
Houston-based boutique pinball manufacturer; announced Bon Jovi as their fourth game; founded by David Van Ness and Brian Savage
Texas-based pinball manufacturer that revealed Bon Jovi as its fourth pinball machine
Pinball manufacturer; revealing a new game on July 28, 2026 at 1:00 PM Central
Houston-based boutique pinball manufacturer; Kaneda anticipates an imminent game reveal (possibly Bon Jovi themed) on or around July 28th or at Southern Fried Gaming Expo
Boutique manufacturer referenced as struggling to sell additional units (Dune, Winchester)
Manufacturer with new game reveal planned for Friday; subject of speculation about IP/theme
Texas-based pinball manufacturer with imminent new game announcement; reserve membership frozen as signal
Houston-based boutique pinball manufacturer; next game rumored to be Bon Jovi themed
Houston-based pinball manufacturer; released Labyrinth, Dune, Winchester Mystery House; planning mystery music-themed game; experimenting with VIP customer events
Boutique pinball manufacturer; their next game appears to be Bon Jovi based on distributor listing
Pinball machine manufacturer; announcing exhibition at SFGE 2026
Boutique pinball manufacturer using FAST control boards, referenced for reliability advantages
Pinball manufacturer; rumored to be releasing Bon Jovi pinball machine; has history of teaser misdirection campaigns
Rumored to be developing Bon Jovi pinball machine; subject of extended speculation and alternative IP suggestions (Iron Eagle, Top Gun, Airwolf, Harry and the Hendersons, Uncle Buck, Mannequin); potential use of misdirection marketing tactics.
Boutique manufacturer; David Van Ness-led; planning new game announcement Thursday night EDT exclusive to Canada Club
Boutique pinball manufacturer initiating collectible rubber duck merchandise for Reserve members
Boutique manufacturer preparing announcement of next game; Winchester Mystery House developer; subject of Kaneda's speculation about possible Multimorphic collaboration
Boutique pinball manufacturer; subject of speculation regarding potential Dungeon Crawler Carl game announcement
Manufacturer; reserve program signup opening July 23rd; mystery title announcement expected; Kaneda speculates on Bon Jovi as potential title
Pinball manufacturer; subject of speculation about next game announcement; alleged orchestrator of Bon Jovi misdirection campaign
Pinball manufacturer; Manu claims their audio design quality exceeds Jersey Jack Pinball
Boutique pinball manufacturer closing Barrels Reserve membership window ahead of imminent game announcement
Boutique pinball manufacturer; allegedly developing Bon Jovi game and planning 300 additional Dune units incorporating Dune 3 film content; mentioned to have reserve program initiatives
Boutique pinball manufacturer with Winchester Mystery House and Dune in catalog; known for surprise drops and limited production runs; rumored to be releasing Bon Jovi-themed music machine
Houston-based pinball manufacturer announcing loyalty membership program with exclusive perks and event access
Newer pinball manufacturer, released games during Erika's time in the hobby, only company Erika has been around as long as.
David Vaness's pinball company; developed Muppets, hosting Pinball at Sea cruise; next game unannounced
Pinball manufacturer; announced first official Barrels Reserve member meetup at Southern-Fried Gaming Expo
Boutique manufacturer; Winchester Mystery House appreciating dramatically on secondary market ($12K→$20K); planning music-themed game reveal Thursday; facing cash flow pressure from Winchester profitability issues
Pinball manufacturer increasingly selling direct to consumers; potentially straining relationships with distributor network
Boutique pinball manufacturer hosting exclusive fan club event
Boutique manufacturer using FAST hardware, Winchester Mystery House game experiencing significant delivery delays per Neil's commentary
Houston-based boutique pinball manufacturer completing Dune production run of 720 units and producing Winchester Mystery House
Boutique pinball manufacturer; upcoming music pin expected to follow Winchester Mystery House and Dune
Houston-based pinball manufacturer; completed Dune production at 675 units; Winchester Mystery House currently in production; next game reveal expected at Chicago Pinball Expo
Pinball manufacturer announcing pinball-at-sea cruise partnership; generating community discussion and speculation
Manufacturer; potentially capable of handling atmospheric games like Blade Runner
Boutique pinball manufacturer; announced and debuted Winchester Mystery House game at Expo 2025 just days before the show; all units sold out quickly through Flip N Out Pinball allocation
Boutique manufacturer of Winchester Mystery House
Boutique manufacturer of Winchester Mystery House; praised for quality and immersive experience; located in Houston area
Boutique pinball manufacturer; ruled out as DCC developer per prognosticators; Scott Danesi has contributed to their projects
Pinball manufacturer known for immersive, thematic games (Dune, Labyrinth, Winchester) with emerging design team
Boutique pinball manufacturer; producing Winchester game; potential cash flow concerns if next title announced before Winchester production complete
Boutique pinball manufacturer; Don speculates they could have been ideal manufacturer for Dungeon Crawler Carl; positioned as alternative to Multimorphic
Manufacturer that provided music licensing advice to Cardona during Fish Tales development
Pinball manufacturer hosting Pinball at Sea cruise event (June 2027); launched Barrels Reserve Fan Club and pre-sold Dune Pinball topper
Manufacturer of Winchester Mystery House pinball; new code update streamed July 5, 2026
Alternative theory for Dungeon Crawler Carl manufacturer; dismissed partly because Karl DeAngelo (founder) being a fan doesn't guarantee licensing (unlike Spooky/Godzilla)
Boutique pinball manufacturer; initially suspected by author to be making Dungeon Crawler Carl, but recent reports suggest otherwise
Boutique pinball manufacturer (Winchester Mystery House, Labyrinth, Dune); Don's preferred developer for Dungeon Crawler Carl; expected to announce next game in 4 weeks.
Boutique pinball manufacturer hosting cruise event, known for Winchester surprise announcement and Barrels Reserve program
Houston-based boutique pinball manufacturer; released Winchester Mystery House, currently providing code updates with new RUN and Vanity Awards features
Pinball manufacturer developing Winchester Mystery House
Speculated by Knapp Arcade as likely manufacturer of Dungeon Crawler Carl pinball; no official confirmation
Manufacturer whose cabinet and components were used in this hybrid build
Pinball manufacturer; rumored developer of DCC pinball; recent game Winchester Mystery House
Pinball machine manufacturer producing Winchester Mystery House
Pinball manufacturer that developed and is supporting Winchester Mystery House pinball machine
Pinball manufacturer that released the Dune hotfix code update
Pinball manufacturer providing development update on Dune animated topper
Pinball machine manufacturer announcing apparel and merchandise availability
Pinball manufacturer releasing Dune Pinball
Pinball machine manufacturer that developed and released the Winchester Mystery House pinball machine
Boutique Houston-based pinball manufacturer announcing new Barrels Reserve collectors club membership program
Boutique Houston-based pinball manufacturer releasing official merchandise
Pinball manufacturer; released Winchester limited edition (525 units), implementing barrel reserve program, next game speculated to be SpongeBob SquarePants
Houston-based boutique manufacturer; produces Winchester Mystery House, Yeti, and Beetlejuice; known for story-driven design.
Manufacturer of Dune pinball; developing animated topper with September 2026 expected ship date
Pinball operator/distributor launching Caribbean cruise event; located in Houston
Houston-based manufacturer offering 'Antonio Cruz' pinball cruise and Reserve Club membership; primary target of marketing critique
Manufacturer/distributor partner with Rewind Pinball for Fanime show
Pinball manufacturer; distributed through Rewind Pinball
Boutique pinball manufacturer; created Winchester Mystery House; known for secretive development practices
Manufacturer of Winchester Mystery House; known for good customer service and reputation
Texas-based pinball manufacturer; part of emerging Texas pinball hub
Boutique pinball manufacturer. Recently launched $75/year collector club that provides 7-day post-sellout purchase window. Winchester Mystery House sold out in ~28 hours.
Pinball manufacturer known for fast sellout of machines; mentioned regarding Barrel Reserve Club program
Boutique pinball manufacturer; Kaneda anticipates upcoming game release by November as part of competitive pipeline
Mentioned as rumored to have something 'dropping soon'
Boutique manufacturer launching Barrels Reserve membership club with flexible edition caps for high-demand games
Boutique pinball manufacturer; reported to have completed 200 units of Winchester Mystery House out of 525 unit build
Boutique pinball manufacturer that released Winchester Mystery House game; represents alternative to major manufacturers; subject of praise for game quality and artist collaboration.
Boutique pinball manufacturer criticized for Reserve membership club program that allegedly undermines limited edition collector principles
Pinball manufacturer; made polarizing membership plan announcement today that Cary is planning to discuss in detail on stream
Pinball manufacturer launching Barrels Reserve membership program; upcoming titles include Dune, Winchester Mystery House, and multiple licensed properties
Pinball machine manufacturer launching the Barrels Reserve collectors' club
Boutique pinball manufacturer; launched Barrels Reserve collectors' club; expanded Houston facility to ~40 employees; producing Dune and Winchester Mystery House
Boutique manufacturer noted as company whose launch games merit buying new in box
Pinball manufacturer; produced Labyrinth with backboard display mod (similar to 86 Pixels' work); programmer Eric Preebke mentioned
Boutique pinball manufacturer; released Winchester Mystery House game with non-mainstream IP
Manufacturer; mentioned as hypothetical example of straight dollar pricing if games were acquired
Houston-based manufacturer praised alongside Spooky for superior craftsmanship and value in games like Dune and Winchester Mystery House
Pinball manufacturer also using FAST Pinball boards in their games
Pinball manufacturer; produced Winchester Mystery House
Boutique pinball manufacturer producing Winchester Mystery House and other titles; part of rising boutique competition narrative
Emerging manufacturer; competitive threat to American Pinball with Fifth Element, The Goonies themes
Boutique pinball manufacturer; mentioned as employer of Victor H. who gifted merchandise to Jamie Burchill
Boutique manufacturer with Dune and Winchester Mystery House releases, described as strong competitor in 2025
Pinball manufacturer mentioned in relation to Winchester Mystery House game and Sturbridge, Mass venue
New pinball bar opening soon with wall-to-wall games and drink service; mentioned as upcoming venue for Evansville pinball community
Boutique manufacturer with upcoming releases expected in 2025
Houston-based boutique pinball manufacturer; next game reveal expected within 4 weeks; Kaneda speculates (95% chance wrong) that title is Goonies
Houston-based boutique pinball manufacturer; produces Labyrinth; machines featured at NHILL
Pinball manufacturer; launched Dune game during Phase 2 with teaser on April 14th evening and full trailer April 15th; faced licensing approval delays
Boutique pinball manufacturer; displayed Big Trouble in Little China at TPF; Kyle Smith in new role; Brad Albright artwork contributor
Manufacturer; made Labyrinth; Fifth Element creature was shown at their Labyrinth warehouse reveal event
Manufacturer of Dune Pinball; game extensively discussed for mode design quality
Houston-based boutique pinball manufacturer securing G.I. Joe license (approx. 1 year prior); release delayed to 2027-2028 due to Hasbro approval complications
Pinball manufacturer expected to have new releases soon
Boutique manufacturer forecasted to announce new game in back half of 2026.
Boutique pinball manufacturer; attempting/may have secured Speed Racer license; next title likely He-Man or Big Trouble in Little China; faced licensing dispute with Stern over G.I. Joe
Pinball machine manufacturer with facility in Houston, Texas producing Dune and Winchester Mystery House
Pinball manufacturer; Don speculating on upcoming releases
Boutique manufacturer; nearly failed after Dune launch with only ~300 units sold early on; Winchester and Big Trouble in Little China upcoming
Boutique manufacturer; released Dune (struggled initially), Labyrinth, Winchester Mystery House; Kaneda discusses near-bankruptcy over Dune launch
Houston manufacturer needing next game to be mainstream theme, day-one sellout; David Van Ness leadership concerned about timing vs. Back to the Future
Boutique pinball manufacturer; reportedly discussed Speed Racer licensing with rights holder; positioned as small-batch producer
Pinball manufacturer that released Winchester Mystery House game; known for story-driven design and quality craftsmanship.
Small boutique manufacturer; mentioned in comparison to Stern's economies of scale
Pinball manufacturer; made Dune (criticized as poor license choice); mentioned as potentially interested in Speed Racer
Boutique pinball manufacturer; produced Labyrinth (first game), Dune (second), Winchester Mystery House (third)
Pinball manufacturer with unreleased game mentioned in upcoming pipeline
Emerging boutique with 3 games (Labyrinth, Dune, Winchester); 500-2,000 units total produced, gaining collector traction
Pinball manufacturer; released Labyrinth, Dune, Conjuring; working on Winchester's Mystery House
Manufacturer of Winchester and Alice Adventures in Wonderland toppers; subject of Kaneda's financial concerns and cash flow speculation
Pinball manufacturer releasing Winchester Mystery House with new code update featuring Sarah's Bedroom and Hall of Fires modes
Pinball manufacturer known for keeping game features secret until launch; mentioned as example of manufacturer secrecy practices
Pinball manufacturer; made Winchester pinball (not Spooky despite name confusion)
Manufacturer facing manufacturing consistency and quality challenges; part shortage delays and labor issues affecting production
Pinball manufacturer with games Dune, Labyrinth, Winchester; introduced 'Barrel Ball' (stall ball variant) game mode
Boutique Houston-based pinball manufacturer; multiple representatives and players in tournament finals; known for games like Dune, Labyrinth, Winchester Mystery House.
Pinball game/vendor presence; booth at Houston Arcade Expo; Jessica from Barrels created wheel-controlled flipper mechanism for Groundhog Day Pinball Olympics event
Pinball manufacturer, employs Victor Hong as worm mech; Victor mentions game theme for next Barrels of Fun game is unannounced
Pinball manufacturer from Texas; exhibitor bringing machines to Australian Pinball Expo
Manufacturer with multiple titles displayed in fifth row, with and without toppers
Pinball manufacturer producing Winchester House
Pinball manufacturer where Carl D'Python Anghelo now works
Boutique manufacturer cited as a major company in current top-five industry landscape
Boutique manufacturer of Winchester Mystery House; host asked about production delays
Boutique pinball manufacturer; Labyrinth, Winchester, and Dune machines on display at Golden State Fest 2026; two units reported to have early issues
Pinball manufacturer; allegedly developing Dungeon Crawler Carl
Pinball manufacturer with headquarters in Houston; demonstrated Pinball Circus and Winchester Mystery House to visitors
Pinball manufacturer that employs FAST Pinball systems and recruited Kyle Smet as Production Manager in early 2026
Boutique pinball manufacturer producing Winchester Mystery House; has severe production capacity constraints; produces high-quality games that excel in gameplay design.
Texas pinball manufacturer producing Dune (completing June) and Winchester Mystery House (completing September); rumors of Dungeon Crawler Carl and G.I. Joe titles
New boutique manufacturer (3 games launched as of discussion) praised for theme immersion but criticized for bare bones code and build quality issues
Pinball manufacturer that released major code update for Winchester Mystery House featuring Echoes Wizard Mode and Angry Spirits
Pinball manufacturer, created Winchester Mystery House (with Jeff Dodson sound design) and Dune (with Jeff Dodson sound design)
Pinball manufacturer; mentioned as using different integration approach vs hardware retrofit
Relatively new pinball manufacturer (~3 years in business); produces Dune, Labyrinth, Winchester Mystery House
Texas-based manufacturer; released major code update for Winchester Mystery House adding angry spirits gameplay and new wizard modes
Houston-based manufacturer; released major update for Winchester Mystery House with angry spirits gameplay and Echoes Mini Wizard mode
Emerging boutique manufacturer; Winchester approaching secondary-market premium pricing; Dune expected to exceed MSRP within 1-2 months; experimenting with scarcity-based pricing strategy similar to Spooky
Manufacturer of Winchester Mystery House pinball
Pinball manufacturer; produces Winchester Mystery House and other games featuring flipper mechanics that benefit from cooling mods
Boutique manufacturer criticized for manufacturing capacity, Dune underperformance (500 vs. 1,000 units expected), limited cash flow
Pinball manufacturer; rumored to have secured SpongeBob SquarePants license; previously released Dune
Pinball manufacturer; rumored to announce next game sometime in 2024-2025
Houston-based boutique manufacturer developing He-Man, G.I. Joe, and Big Trouble in Little China; facing manufacturing pace questions
Pinball manufacturer; possibly acquired American Pinball
Boutique pinball manufacturer; produced Labyrinth and Dune; rumored to be developing Dungeon Crawler Carl, G.I. Joe, The Neverending Story, and possibly He-Man
Pinball manufacturer rumored to hold Masters of the Universe license
Houston-based boutique manufacturer; has teased Goonies, creating confusion about which manufacturer holds the license
Boutique pinball manufacturer working on Masters of the Universe and G.I. Joe
Manufacturer; Winchester successful; hiring designers (Kyle Smet); Dungeon Crawler Carl rumored project
Pinball manufacturer with recent successes (Winchester Mystery House sold 525 units in 48 hours at Expo); rumored to be producing G.I. Joe and Masters of the Universe (He-Man) in coming year(s)
Manufacturer of Winchester Mystery House pinball machine
Manufacturer of Dune; made meaningful code updates addressing specific gameplay concerns; shows responsiveness to feedback
Boutique manufacturer known for Winchester Mystery House release
Manufacturer known for secrecy; rumored to be working on Dungeon Crawler Carl, possibly NeverEnding Story
Boutique pinball manufacturer; Jason C. is major enthusiast of their games (Dune, Labyrinth, Winchester); games noted for audio/visual presentation
Pinball manufacturer, produces games including Dune, Labyrinth, Winchester with Barrel Ball feature
Boutique manufacturer of theme-integrated pinball machines, competes with Spooky
Aftermarket accessory supplier; produces 'Pin Armor' protective packing solution for machines, priced at $400.
Pinball manufacturer, Jeff Dodson is sound designer
Pinball manufacturer; Jim Henson's Labyrinth (2023) was used in Steel Valley grand finals
Pinball manufacturer; brought up in discussion of Three Musketeers game
Pinball manufacturer/company where Luke Underwood works, mentioned in context of his employment
Pinball manufacturer referenced humorously as selling 'scratch and dent second cabinets' in joke context
Manufacturer of Winchester Mystery House pinball machine
Manufacturer of Winchester Mystery House pinball machine
Pinball manufacturer of Winchester Mystery House
Manufacturer of Winchester Mystery House pinball machine
Boutique pinball manufacturer known for Winchester Mystery House, Dune, Labyrinth; praised for aesthetic and design quality
Boutique pinball manufacturer; released Labyrinth, Dune, Winchester Mystery House; subject of speculation about Big Trouble in Little China as next game
Boutique pinball manufacturer; co-founder David Van Ness may have never seen The NeverEnding Story, suggesting rumored NeverEnding Story game may not be happening
Boutique pinball manufacturer known for Winchester Mystery House and other licensed games.
Boutique manufacturer referenced as comparison point; Labyrinth success used as analog for Turner Pinball's potential trajectory
Boutique pinball manufacturer; booth at TPF 2026 with three games: Labyrinth, Dune, Winchester Mystery House
Boutique manufacturer with experience room at TPF featuring Labyrinth, Dune, Winchester; rumored next title is Never Ending Story
Pinball manufacturer mentioned as opening doors to mod makers and offering ramps and accessories; David represents the company
Present at TPF; no new game announced; liquidating Labyrinth parts (ramps); Don relieved they didn't release new game as he already purchased Yeti
Boutique pinball manufacturer with booth at Texas Pinball Festival; showcasing Winchester Mystery House and Dune games (two units each); also showing Labyrinth
Boutique manufacturer; showcased Labyrinth, Dune, Winchester Mystery House at TPF; hosted barrel ball event Friday evening
Pinball manufacturer; produced Dune pinball machine; referenced in discussion of Dune trailer
Pinball manufacturer showcasing Dune, Winchester Mystery House, and Labyrinth in secret room at TPF 2026
Boutique pinball manufacturer with booth at TPF 2026 featuring Dune, Winchester Mystery House, and Labyrinth
Pinball manufacturer; shared factory walkthrough video on Facebook
Boutique pinball manufacturer visited by Pinball News crew before TPF 2026; David van Es mentioned as team member
Pinball manufacturer known for creative layouts and original IPs, reference point for industry trends
Houston-based boutique pinball manufacturer announcing Winchester Mystery House and new team hires
Boutique pinball manufacturer for which Jeff Dodson serves as sound designer; released Dune pinball machine
Boutique pinball manufacturer, released surprise game Winchester Mystery House at Expo 2025
Manufacturer of Dune and Winchester Mystery House; relatively new boutique manufacturer
Boutique pinball manufacturer; speculated as most likely developer of DCC machine based on manufacturing profile and licensing strategy
Pinball manufacturer mentioned as rumored to be developing Big Trouble in Little China; noted as excited about next titles
Boutique pinball manufacturer; produced Winchester Mystery House; alternative to Stern and Spooky
Pinball manufacturer; released Winchester Mystery House designed by Karl DeAngelo in 2025.
Pinball manufacturer participating in Worldwide Beetlejuice Pinball Day on October 14th with factory tour
Pinball manufacturer that received graded/finished audio work from Jeff for the Winchester project
Mentioned as present at Pinball at the Beach among 'literally all the manufacturers'
Pinball manufacturer; recently hired Kyle Smet; not expected to announce new titles at TPF
Manufacturer with upcoming release likely in 2026; rumors suggest Neverending Story, Big Trouble in Little China, or Dungeon Crawler Carl
Pinball manufacturer owned by Karl DeAngelo, presumed developer of Dungeon Crawler Carl pinball; Winchester House designer.
Pinball manufacturer; multiple unconfirmed rumors about upcoming titles
Boutique manufacturer (also known as Deep Root Pinball) following JJP's collector-game design philosophy; produces licensed games
Distributor claims Winchester production goal: 500 units by June (~100/month); also producing Dunes; Don skeptical of timeline
Pinball manufacturer whose previous game sold out in two days, record later exceeded by Spooky's Winchester
Manufacturer; Dune and Labyrinth recent releases; expected to announce off-the-wall property at Expo; may have Goodies for Life license
Manufacturer; not releasing new game until TPF (or dropped one right before Expo); production timeline unclear
Pinball manufacturer offering extra cabinets for homebrewers and custom builds.
Pinball manufacturer; subject of rumor about Elwin potentially joining as designer
Pinball manufacturer expected to release game titles (Winchester mentioned) with potential new game in Q1 2025
Pinball manufacturer/entity Don recently had a conversation with
Pinball manufacturer; staff announcement expected October 13th; speculated to be acquiring Cuphead project
Released Winchester Mystery House homebrew at Expo 2025; first designer collaboration with K.L. D'Angelo
Pinball manufacturer holding prices on next game; keeping costs static due to pre-tariff parts procurement
Pinball manufacturer, rumored to have Fifth Element license, toured by hosts
Pinball manufacturer, hosted group viewing of Kong gameplay footage
Pinball manufacturer that produced Labyrinth game; revealed gameplay footage twice due to initial lighting concerns
Pinball manufacturer; definitively NOT developing Fifth Element per Kaneda's confirmation.
1960 Bally game; variant of Fun Spot with added replay button for off-screen replay management
Series of bingo games (1961, 1962, 1963 versions); Nick has 1961 working and needs high-resolution artwork for remaining versions
Pinball manufacturer producing 'really, really good pinball machines' according to Gonzo
Early six-card bingo game; simplest of the three games currently being ported to Multi-Bingo; has yellow super line and random spotted number feature
1961-1962 Bally six-card game variant with no replay meters; possibly cannibalized for parts on route in Pennsylvania
Manufacturer competing with Spooky; next game rumored to be Dungeon Crawler Carl, Never-Ending Story, or GI Joe
Pinball manufacturer; expected to debut new game at TPF in ~2 weeks; rumored Fifth Element connection (low confidence)
Manufacturer of Labyrinth pinball machine; Jason discusses upcoming reveal and visual aesthetics
Praised for quality decal application on game cabinets
Pinball manufacturer; rumored to have offered JBS hosts free machine; reputation management concern raised
US-based pinball manufacturer (Houston, Texas); mentioned as example of American-made advantage in North American market
Second-year manufacturer; Dune launch criticized for poor timing and theme selection; selling damaged cabinets
Boutique manufacturer mentioned for mechanical design perspective on Harry Potter
Manufacturer of Dune Pinball; criticized for premature reveal with incomplete software and licensing approvals; constrained by idle production line.
Pinball manufacturer; produces Dune (with Johnny Kraft art) and Labyrinth; owner Brian acknowledged Dune's divisive design approach
Manufacturer with Dune title; no sellouts; rumored working on audio/video improvements via code updates; expected to survive consolidation wave
Manufacturer of Labyrinth; praised for open feedback approach, strong marketing, and sold-out direct sales
Emerging manufacturer; next title unconfirmed but unlikely to be Dune; targeting TPF for reveal
Houston-based boutique pinball manufacturer; released Labyrinth and Winchester Mystery House; Dune game rumored as upcoming release
Boutique pinball manufacturer hosting factory tour with NDA-protected new game reveal; building ~1,400 Labyrinth units total with 120 remaining; revealed mystery specialty machine
Pinball manufacturer; next game rumored for March-ish release; hosting Twippy Awards and factory tour in Houston at the Wormhole
Rumored to be developing The Goonies as next title; previously made Labyrinth
Pinball manufacturer; produced Labyrinth; Kaneda praises their execution and approach
Tier-1 manufacturer; praised as well-managed; many staff from Spooky Pinball; next game expected to exceed Spooky's output
Pinball manufacturer; Kaneda praises their topper availability strategy (day-one with Labyrinth)
Boutique manufacturer; currently producing Labyrinth (~1,100 unit run), can produce 4-5 games/day
Pinball manufacturer; scheduled for presentation at Texas Pinball Festival with hints of game reveals
Pinball manufacturer; speculated (but unconfirmed) to hold Dungeon Crawler Carl IP; designer Karl DeAngelo photographed in DCC costume
Newly revealed pinball manufacturer producing Labyrinth (Jim Henson IP), staffed by ex-Spooky Pinball personnel. Subject of extensive criticism for poor branding.
New pinball manufacturer transparent about production; planning to cap Labyrinth production at 750 units by end of year with 700+ units already ordered
Pinball manufacturer; engaged with Kaneda by sending gift for his son Cassian; characterized as one of few manufacturers engaging with non-shill content creators
Pinball manufacturer; released Labyrinth game at 2024 Expo
Manufacturer planning April 15th media day; rumored game is Dune; facing challenging launch timing
Boutique pinball manufacturer; released Labyrinth (~1,000 units), planning next game reveal May 1st; running raffle promotion with Project Pinball
Manufacturer; first game was Labyrinth; upcoming game is Goonies
Boutique pinball manufacturer releasing Dune; target of criticism for marketing approach and timing strategy
Manufacturer rumored to be releasing G.I. Joe pinball next; known for Labyrinth, Dune, Winchester Mystery House
Competitor manufacturer; making Dune pinball; Kaneda questions how to reignite buyer interest in context of Potter dominance
Manufacturer of Dune pinball; claimed to offer best value but Dune pricing ($13,000-$14,000) undercuts value proposition vs. Harry Potter
Pinball manufacturer adding accessory packages to Dune; criticized for unclear final pricing
Non-Stern manufacturer; strong 2025 with Dune and Winchester; establishing themselves as quality competitor
Pinball manufacturer; released Dune machine, which Retro Ralph suspects launched prematurely
Manufacturer; games described as reliable tanks with minimal issues beyond servo problems
Boutique manufacturer (David Van Ness); next game unrevealed but speculation includes Dune, Gremlins, Goonies, or G.I. Joe; skipping TPF floor reveal
Pinball manufacturer with booth presence at TPF, where Jessica DiNardo was stationed
Manufacturer releasing both Winchester Mystery House and Dune in 2025; achieving dual-release production milestone
Manufacturer of Dune pinball; releasing accessories (Chris Knife shooter knob, molded plastics) with topper coming later.
Manufacturer; working on second game (Labyrinth); predicted March 2025 launch to align with Texas Pinball Festival
Boutique pinball manufacturer; released Labyrinth as debut title at Chicago Pinball Expo; sold out all on-site inventory
Manufacturer noted as having stock up; improving strategic control of unit quantities to drive FOMO
Pinball manufacturer; first appearance at TPF with Labyrinth game; based in Houston; community has negative sentiment about their George Spelman campaign.
New pinball manufacturer; released Labyrinth in 2023; Craig initially skeptical but found it on par with major manufacturers; praised as surprising success
Manufacturer currently four weeks behind schedule, shipping 10+ units weekly and ramping production
Pinball manufacturer rumored to be developing Dune pinball game
Pinball manufacturer that earned the right to purchase serial number one Winchester unit
Newer pinball manufacturer. Uses relatively transparent allocation system, though initially had queue-based issues with Labyrinth.
Producing Winchester machines through summer 2026; rumored to announce new designer and possibly Dune sequel; small-run boutique production model.
Boutique manufacturer; Labyrinth is #1 single-model game; only ~10 dealers vs Stern's 70; Flip N Out was among first three dealers; strong per-unit sales dominance
Boutique manufacturer; developing Goonies; Labyrinth currently in production (1100 units planned)
Manufacturer launching a game April 15th simultaneously with King Kong; heavily criticized by Kaneda for poor marketing and lack of hype generation
Manufacturer; hosted end-of-day mixer at Expo with six Labyrinth machines on free play
Boutique pinball manufacturer; debuting Labyrinth at Expo; priced $10,600; led by Brian Savage (CBO)
Boutique pinball manufacturer releasing Labyrinth; Houston-based with production facility; bringing 10 units to Expo
Boutique pinball manufacturer; next IP announcement being speculated on
Boutique pinball manufacturer; focus of Kaneda's financial viability analysis; releases Winchester Mystery House, Dune, and rumored future games
Manufacturer that launched Jim Henson's Labyrinth at Expo; owns/distributes through Mystery Pinball Company
Manufacturer of Labyrinth pinball game; confirmed after previously being referred to as 'mystery pinball company'
Pinball manufacturer; released Labyrinth game (50% sold through); rumored to have Fifth Element and Princess Bride in development; producing LED-focused, thematically integrated games
New pinball manufacturer founded by David Van Ness and Brian Savage; headquartered in Houston; focuses on single-model tier, collectible strategy; Jim Henson's Labyrinth is their first game
Texas-based pinball manufacturer; released Dune; known for innovative features like back LCD playfield screens
Manufacturer cited as example of company that does not make changes between reveal and delivery
Boutique pinball manufacturer continuing Labyrinth production with minor mechanical tweaks based on expo feedback
Pinball manufacturer, sold through authorized dealers like Rewind Pinball
Pinball manufacturer, created Labyrinth game, sponsor of Pinburg 2024
Pinball manufacturer; released Labyrinth; maintains high QA standards; showed mysterious acquired game project to Retippies participants under NDA; considering Texas Pinball Festival appearance.
Manufacturer; team present at TPF
Manufacturer mentioned alongside Spooky regarding production pipeline continuity (Labyrinth game status referenced)
Manufacturer with Labyrinth; Kaneda sees potential for future improvement
Manufacturer; made Labyrinth, which Kaneda criticism for lack of major mechanical toy; next game expected to have better theme and mechanics
Boutique manufacturer of Labyrinth; host criticizes production cap strategy (1100 units) for deflating secondary market value; suggests should pick hard cutoff date
Boutique pinball manufacturer; produced Labyrinth, Dune, and Winchester Mystery House; known for non-traditional IP and immersive design
Boutique pinball manufacturer; maker of Dune Pinball; subject of extensive criticism regarding sales trajectory, theme appeal, and streaming strategy; David Van Ness is associated leadership
Pinball manufacturer referenced as alternative option in competitive landscape
Startup pinball manufacturer; Labyrinth game outsold Jersey Jack's Elton John 2-to-1 at Pinball Expo
Upcoming game manufacturer; Kaneda predicts no LE/FOMO strategy for their spring 2025 title.
Boutique pinball manufacturer; confirmed to be producing Dungeon Crawler Carl pinball game adaptation.
Manufacturer of Dune pinball; struggling with sales (won't reach 1,000 units); Kaneda criticizes marketing and David Van Ness's insecurity
Manufacturer of Dune and Kong; Kaneda critiques simultaneous Kong/Dune launch timing
Manufacturer; Kaneda notes they may release a game before Harry Potter; Dune rumored as possibility
Pinball manufacturer releasing a game on same Tuesday as Kong reveal, suspected to be Dune
Pinball manufacturer; developer of Dune with enhanced assets
Emerging pinball manufacturer; rumored upcoming title (possibly Dune) with no marketing teasers
Manufacturer with games in Automated's unsold inventory
Smaller manufacturer; recently reached unit #100 production milestone for Doom
Making Dune Pinball; slow production (under 1,000 units by year-end); needs broader show exposure; Kaneda has NDA on next unannounced title
Manufacturer of Dune; slower production pace; noted for steady weekly line movement
Houston-based boutique manufacturer; rumored next release may be Dune (sandbagging teaser speculation); Kaneda expresses concerns about their ability to sell 1,000+ units.
Emerging competitor; Kaneda contrasts their reliability vs Haggis's delays; no reports of customer jerking-around
Texas-based manufacturer; praised for making 'normal pinball' correctly; clandestine marketing approach referenced
Modern pinball manufacturer; Winchester Mystery House is one of their recent releases (mentioned in episode opening)
Emerging pinball manufacturer. Rumored to have Fifth Element license and Jim Henson partnership. Potential future games include Muppets, Princess Bride, Goonies, Gremlins.
Emerging boutique manufacturer producing Labyrinth (500 units ordered), rumored to be developing Fifth Element, Goonies, Gremlins, and Beetlejuice
Boutique manufacturer expected to release strong games soon, creating competitive pressure
Houston-based pinball manufacturer; praised for passion and design philosophy on Labyrinth; producing 10-20 units weekly
Houston-based pinball manufacturer; currently finishing ~150 Labyrinth units; next game in parallel production line
Rumored developer of Dune pinball as follow-up to Labyrinth
Pinball manufacturer; criticized for theme selection (barbecue, Haggis); suggestion to pursue Conan the Barbarian or other classic IP
Manufacturer; next game expected for end-of-year release; Kaneda implies next theme will be adult-oriented (post-Labyrinth)
Boutique manufacturer; slow production (full year to make games like Labyrinth); limited mass appeal themes; can't ride initial hype wave
Boutique manufacturer producing Labyrinth; slow production (10-20 units/week); theme criticized as niche
Pinball manufacturer; recently gave factory tour transparency; Labyrinth is their first released game
Criticized for producing 1100 Labyrinth units in their first release; host argues 500 units would have been smarter to create scarcity, brand value, and sustained collector interest.
Boutique manufacturer; cited as pricing ~$12,000 for fully loaded machines
Manufacturer; cited as picking unpopular themes (Labyrinth, 1,100 unit run, did not sell out)
Boutique manufacturer; praised as model for pre-reveal production strategy and launch execution; discussed as alternative approach to Dutch Pinball's method
Boutique pinball manufacturer; referenced as producing Dune which has mediocre sales; associated with industry struggles
Pinball manufacturer; host criticizes prototype-first approach and recommends build-and-sell strategy
Boutique manufacturer producing one game per year; Kaneda critical of Labyrinth's slow release cadence
Manufacturer; Kaneda cites their self-financed R&D model and delayed-reveal strategy as contrast to Dutch Pinball's early announcement
Mentioned as competitor with opportunity to capture market as Stern struggles; positioned as potential beneficiary of industry discontent
Labyrinth machines shipping; potential Gremlins project in pipeline
Boutique manufacturer; Labyrinth orders closed; next game expected ~Texas Pinball Festival 2025; likely nostalgic 1980s theme
Possible licensee for Gremlins or Sonic; one of few remaining companies that could hold these licenses
Small manufacturer praised for quality products but criticized for poor theme selection; Dune machine experiencing early quality issues but considered premium item when functional
Boutique manufacturer (also known as Deep Root Pinball) criticized for poor Facebook marketing, negative messaging about Jersey Jack, and inability to move Dune Pinball units. Owned by David Van Ness.
Competitor poised to benefit from market gap created by JJP Avatar; Kaneda suggests strategic timing opportunity
Boutique manufacturer; next title reveal delayed 6 weeks due to licensing issue; rumored to be Dune
Boutique pinball manufacturer; producing Dune game confirmed via playfield teaser showing mech targets and family crest inserts
Manufacturer of Dune; David Van Ness called Kaneda to clarify full movie assets (no muted clips); code completion ~1 year out
Houston-based pinball manufacturer; launching unreleased game on April 15, 2025; co-founders David Van Ness and Brian Savage
Pinball manufacturer; Kaneda speculates about unreleased game (Dune or Goonies)
Boutique manufacturer led by David Van Ness; releasing Dune Pinball. Criticized by Kaneda for poor teaser strategy and wrong theme choice (Dune over Tremors)
Small manufacturer; Labyrinth as first title received lukewarm reception; new game expected early spring 2025 (possibly Gremlins)
Manufacturer of Dune; credited with creating an impressive worm mechanism for the game
Boutique manufacturer; Dune Pinball launch criticized for timing and messaging; waiting on licensor approval
Secretive manufacturer; game #2 rumored to be Dune (new movie franchise) per Kaneda's source
Small manufacturer, Labyrinth complete, next game rumored to be Goonies or other mainstream theme, launch timing uncertain
Pinball manufacturer; compared to Stern in terms of annual production volume
Pinball manufacturer with NDA-covered pipeline; Dune current release criticized
Rumored to be developing Dungeon Crawler Carl pinball machine with designer Karl DeAngelo
Boutique manufacturer. CEO David Van Es sends personalized letters to customers with game flyers. Recent: Labyrinth (1,100 units planned). Positive customer service and attention to detail.
Pinball manufacturer; made Labyrinth game; had demonstration presence at Pintastic event
Pinball manufacturer with unannounced game title; strong rumor suggests King Kong as IP; may debut at TPF (Pinball Expo)
Pinball manufacturer offering factory tours and planning to reveal a new game
Boutique pinball manufacturer; David Van Ness (co-founder/marketing) and Brian (co-founder/creative/art director, GI Joe licensing background); released Labyrinth, Dune, Winchester Mystery House; developing unannounced next title.
Pinball manufacturer that released Dune this week; known for innovative mechanical design and artistic craftsmanship
Pinball manufacturer known for Labyrinth; rumored to be developing Dune, G.I. Joe, or Goonies next; toured by Retro Ralph at Twippies event
Pinball manufacturer; created Dune with sandworm animatronic mechanism and advanced lighting system
Boutique manufacturer; Labyrinth in production and on schedule; priced higher than Spooky but seen as alternative to major manufacturers.
Smaller pinball manufacturer highlighted for outperforming American Pinball; signals emerging competitor quality despite lesser brand recognition.
Manufacturer praised for launching Labyrinth with games on the line, contrasted favorably against JJP
Pinball manufacturer confirmed to be releasing Winchester Mystery House game.
Pinball manufacturer; created Labyrinth; hosts not enthusiastic about their games; hosts would pass on Barrels of Fun Wonder Woman
Pinball manufacturer producing Winchester Mystery House; praised for rapid iteration and quality improvements between releases
New manufacturer; working on games like Fifth Element; warned about relying on off-the-shelf parts
Pinball manufacturer; praised for shipping 10 boxed machines to shows while competitors struggled with availability
Manufacturer of Labyrinth pinball machine; pre-order model with stated 1,100 unit target; Kaneda predicts ~650 actual orders
Boutique pinball manufacturer; released Labyrinth as debut title; staff includes ex-Spooky people; company name criticized by Kaneda
Pinball manufacturer with two secured themes; Labyrinth confirmed, second theme unknown (speculation: Princess Bride)
Boutique pinball manufacturer; producing Winchester Mystery House (500 units planned); known for high-quality 3D sculpts and accessories
Manufacturer of Winchester Mystery House; praised for producing great games and original theming
Boutique Houston manufacturer; game in active development, likely Dune-themed, releasing April-May; prioritizes finished product before customer pre-orders.
Manufacturer of Dune (mentioned as game with incomplete code needing time to mature)
Boutique pinball manufacturer with slow production timelines; backyard show for next game reveal (likely Gilligan's Island or Dune); Kaneda advises against pre-ordering due to depreciation and secondary market availability
Cited as positive counterexample boutique manufacturer that announced with finished games and no non-refundable deposits
Houston-based manufacturer; currently producing Labyrinth in extended run; criticized for not being positioned to exploit Stern's weakness
Boutique pinball manufacturer; Dune game discussed as potential market competitor to Harry Potter
Houston-based boutique manufacturer; produced ~1,007 Labyrinth units; predicted to announce second game in early April at MGC; targeting reveal before Harry Potter
Pinball manufacturer; Labyrinth is referenced as their first machine
Don purchased pin armor protective set from them
Pinball machine manufacturer/accessory provider
Manufacturer of Labyrinth pinball machine; eligibility status pending verification of shipping by Twippies Committee.
Boutique manufacturer receiving positive community sentiment; producing Labyrinth (900+ units), planning next game for April 2025
Manufacturing partner producing Barnyard Tantrum for American Pinball
Identified as vulnerable mid-tier manufacturer unable to compete against mega-IP licensing
Manufacturer criticized for not creating market demand; themes include Tantrum, Labyrinth, Dune
Boutique pinball manufacturer; referenced as competitor with Winchester Mystery House game
Manufacturer with new game coming in next 6 months during crowded release period
Pinball manufacturer; developer of Winchester Mystery House
Boutique manufacturer with upcoming title (possibly Dune), factory toured with NDAs during Twippies weekend, next major launch competing with Harry Potter/Kong
Boutique manufacturer; rumored to possibly be developing The Goonies; next game coming spring
Boutique pinball manufacturer; released Labyrinth game that impressed Joel; provided minimal compensation (T-shirt)
Commercial pinball manufacturer producing Dune, uses GDAU media controller
Houston-based pinball machine manufacturer; produces Labyrinth and other games; coordinated voice message gift
Pinball manufacturer announcing media day event in Houston in approximately one week
Houston-based boutique pinball manufacturer; Don visited factory multiple times and is evaluating their Dune Pinball release
Houston-based pinball manufacturer, creators of Labyrinth; founders Brian and David; preparing second game release
Pinball manufacturer; mentioned as potential producer of commercial IP-based machines
Labyrinth game manufacturer, Don has pre-order with this company
Pinball manufacturer notably absent from IAAPA, focused on Labyrinth production; Don sold his Labyrinth machine
Boutique manufacturer highlighted as standout performer at Expo; released Winchester Mystery House
Houston-based boutique pinball manufacturer, mentioned at end of podcast as having news (segment incomplete in transcript)
Competitive boutique; Winchester Mystery House success; considering Dungeon Crawler Karl; needs expression lighting improvements per Kaneda
Manufacturer of Dune; credited as creators of Labyrinth
Pinball manufacturer with unrevealed upcoming title; positioned as competing with Predator release timing; uncertain theme strategy.
Pinball manufacturer; developer of Labyrinth
Pinball manufacturer of Winchester Mystery House and Predator, mentioned for quality game design and unique themes
Boutique pinball manufacturer; hosts suggest as possible Dungeon Crawler Kyle licensee given production scale and game portfolio (Labyrinth, Dune, Winchester).
Boutique pinball manufacturer producing Winchester Mystery House and Dune; referenced in podcast context
New pinball manufacturer launching Labyrinth Pinball; has sold 1,100 units; led by Brian Savage (CBO) and David Van S (designer)
Manufacturer of Labyrinth (2023); CEO/representative present in chat during stream
Pinball manufacturer; organized stall ball tournament at Pinburgh with Dune playfield as grand prize
Pinball manufacturer; Winchester Mystery House game referenced
Pinball manufacturer; Winchester Mystery House machine developer
Pinball manufacturer; developing Winchester Mystery House game
Texas-based pinball manufacturer; released Labyrinth as first game; Dune Pinball is their second release with 1,000-unit annual production capacity
Displayed Labyrinth at festival; withheld second game from showcase, prioritizing quality polish over early announcement
Pinball manufacturer hosting media day; developing Dune pinball
Boutique pinball manufacturer based in Texas; produced Labyrinth (first game, ~800-1000 units) and Dune (second game, 1000 units planned)
Pinball manufacturer releasing Dune as their second game after Jim Henson's Labyrinth
Pinball manufacturer; shipped 600+ Labyrinth machines; recently hired Victor as tester and Butch Peel as manual writer; Jess works in quality control
Boutique pinball manufacturer based in Houston producing Labyrinth pinball machine; employs Jessica in quality control role; exhibiting at Texas Pinball Festival
New pinball manufacturer producing Labyrinth; revealed game only when ready to ship; transparent about power management at show; Tim Ross mentioned as designer by KB context
Pinball manufacturer developing Dungeons & Dragons; criticized by Walt for insufficient playtesting and incomplete design
Pinball manufacturer; created Labyrinth and Winchester Mystery House; contracted Jeff Dodson for sound design work
Boutique pinball manufacturer based in Houston, Texas; collaborated with SolidWorks on design process video; operates 13,000+ sq ft factory producing Winchester Mystery House and Dune
Houston-based boutique pinball manufacturer founded by David Van Ness and Brian Savage; produces limited-run licensed pinball games with emphasis on narrative and display technology
Boutique pinball manufacturer; identified as most likely candidate to be manufacturing the DCC machine (speculation by article author)
Pinball manufacturer; produced Dune and Labyrinth machines featured in this video
Pinball manufacturer; Winchester Mystery House released; follow-up game anticipated
Pinball manufacturer; created Labyrinth (first game, capped at ~1,000 units)
Manufacturer of Winchester Mystery House pinball game that Nick owns and streams
Manufacturer of Winchester Mystery House pinball machine
Pinball manufacturer; host mentions playing their games including Winchester Mystery House; referenced for superior game quality comparisons
Pinball manufacturer, producer of Labyrinth machine. Received feedback from Ralph regarding pitch documentation and early production quality variability
Boutique manufacturer; Labyrinth praised as best Expo showing with strong post-reveal orders
Pinball manufacturer rumored to have Fifth Element license; recently released Labyrinth to strong expo reception
Unrevealed mystery game shipping in 8-week window; rumored to be Dune but Kaneda speculates Goonies; using NDA process for reveal; known for Labyrinth
Boutique manufacturer waiting to announce game; criticized for delaying reveal and losing market window vs Harry Potter/Kong
Boutique manufacturer; Kaneda dismisses as inferior to Elton John in terms of talent/quality
Boutique startup with first game Labyrinth (1100 units, not fully sold); mixed market reception; Kaneda predicts strong future but current game not appealing
Manufacturer of Dune pinball machine; praised for sandworm engineering creativity
Pinball manufacturer with machines priced at $12,000+
Pinball manufacturer, recently released Labyrinth machine, Bowen Kerins involved with company, other games discussed for future episodes
Manufacturer receiving praise for exceptional customer service (free playfield replacement); Kaneda optimistic about company trajectory
Boutique manufacturer; Kaneda skeptical about proposed Dune (new movies) pinball, despite 10 Oscar nominations providing legitimacy to theme choice.
Boutique pinball manufacturer; criticized for lack of transparency and public communication. David Van Ness leads; associated with Blake and others on development team.
Manufacturer with upcoming game (likely G.I. Joe or Dune) with NDA event this weekend; described as secretive about themes.
Boutique pinball manufacturer; Kaneda mentions Labyrinth and criticizes company name but praises their approach
Houston-based boutique manufacturer; released Labyrinth; second game in development (possibly Beetlejuice or Gremlins)
Boutique manufacturer expected to weather market downturn; smaller operational scale provides insulation from crisis