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.
Barrels of Fun's Dune Pinball requires audio, video, and lighting to be fully appreciated in home environment
If Barrels of Fun post is true, The NeverEnding Story is unlikely to be the theme of an upcoming Barrels game
David Van Ness has never seen The NeverEnding Story film
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
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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 may announce upcoming games at TPF
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 released Thirteenths Wizard Mode code update for Winchester Mystery House on February 19, 2026
Dune will arrive sometime this Spring
User ordered Dune with alternate backglass
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
Winchester Mystery House has a production run of 525 units
Barrels of Fun is showcasing two Winchesters, two Dunes, and one Labyrinth at PATB
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)
Winchester Mystery House sold 525 units with zero secondary market listings as of mid-January
Barrels of Fun may have acquired Transformers G1 cartoon license (rumor)
Barrels is producing approximately 1-2 games per week across Dune and Winchester
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
Barrels of Fun improved wiring layouts for Winchester after initial prototypes
Winchester Mystery House machines have begun shipping to customers
Winchester prototypes are on location at Ayce Gogi (California) and Glow in the Park (Wisconsin)
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
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
Barrels of Fun marketing stated 'Dune orders have been very strong with over 500 games sold'
Pre-ordering the Dune topper 8 months in advance with concept-only images indicates a cashflow problem at Barrels of Fun
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
Barrels of Fun is accepting Dune orders until the end of the year, then pausing until June 3
Tariffs have significantly impacted topper production costs, driving make-to-order model
Dune Pinball production has surpassed 500 units
Dune orders will pause on December 31, 2025
Current production mix is 60–70% Dune and 30–40% Winchester Mystery House
Animated Dune topper will be priced at $1,675 plus shipping with August 2026 delivery
Winchester Mystery House production will take approximately 9 months to complete 525 orders
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 is superior to Star Wars in quality and execution
Barrels of Fun sold 525 Dune machines in 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
Barrels of Fun donated a Dune playfield as prize for the launch party tournament
The pain box mechanic in Dune requires simultaneous action button holding and flipper control
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
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
Carl D'Angelo designed Winchester Mystery House
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
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 produced approximately 550 units of their original Labyrinth game
Winchester production timeline: 50 units/month average, 10-month cycle, delivery through August 2025
Carl D'Angelo already working on follow-up title post-Winchester
Dune had poor initial launch impression (Bond effect) but improved with code updates
Barrels Winchester Mystery House 525-unit run sold out in two days
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 stole the show at Chicago Pinball Expo 2025 with Winchester Mystery House
Dune is experiencing increased demand due to Winchester's launch creating a 'gateway' effect to Barrels of Fun's back catalog
Winchester Mystery House sold out in under 24 hours with 525 units total production
Winchester's success has driven renewed interest in Dune, with customers requesting the game post-Expo
Winchester was announced as a surprise with no advance teasing, alongside revealing new team member Carl D'Angelo
Limiting Winchester production to 525 units was the correct strategy to ensure full sellthrough rather than maximizing revenue
Winchester Mystery House was announced as a surprise second title for Barrels of Fun
Barrels of Fun is at three releases into their existence as a pinball manufacturer
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
Winchester had a 525-unit production run
Winchester Mystery House sold out within 24-48 hours of Pinball Expo 2025 announcement
Winchester Mystery House game is only 40% complete as of Pinball Expo 2025
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 is remaking three classic pinball games: Raven, Hard Bodies, and Lady Luck
Every recordable instrument sound in Winchester Mystery House was authentically recorded rather than using stock libraries
Barrels of Fun has additional unannounced licenses in development pipeline post-Expo
Barrels of Fun will be competitive with Stern and JJP as a top-three pinball manufacturer within three years
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
Winchester Mystery House sold out in two days despite zero attendees playing it before purchase
Only 525 Winchester Mystery House units produced; 425 stayed in US and sold out in two days
Winchester Mystery House sold out 525 units in approximately 1.5 days
Winchester Mystery House sold out completely at 525 units
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 has never manufactured two games simultaneously before Winchester and Dune
Barrels of Fun sold 250-270 units (approximately 50% of production) in the first day of Winchester Mystery House launch
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
The game's code is 25% complete at launch, with significantly deeper development planned than Dune's launch build
Winchester sold approximately 50% of its 525-unit production run via deposits within about one hour of announcement
The production number 525 was chosen because it matches the Winchester Mystery House's actual address
Distributors were notified at 11 AM on announcement day with no prior online leaks of the game
Winchester Mystery House is limited to 525 units
The game features a Pepper's Ghost holographic display rather than traditional LCD or translite
Carl D'Angelo designed the game
Brad Albright created the artwork for Winchester Mystery House
Barrels of Fun may have accelerated Winchester announcement to capture sales before Spooky's new game release
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 represents the end of Phase One for Barrels of Fun
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 Labyrinth units that David Van Ness publicly stated need to be sold
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
The audio menu was ported from Dune to Labyrinth
The audio menu provides volume controls for sound effects, music, callouts, and topper audio
Side-chaining controls use threshold, ratio, and release time parameters to manage music ducking
Dune sales have not reached 663 units
Dune's weak sales are due to poor theme choice, not market softness
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 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 hired an external community manager who is damaging the brand through snarky social media posts targeting Jersey Jack
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 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
Developers are planning to add more sound bites into the game
This is the first game Barrels of Fun actually made
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 has sold between 200-300 units of the planned 1,000 unit production run since launch one month ago.
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.
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 Pinball is Barrels of Fun's second game, after Labyrinth
Barrels of Fun is located in Texas
Labyrinth was Barrels of Fun's breakthrough that impressed the community
Barrels of Fun will produce 1,000 Dune Pinball units over the course of a full year
Dune's harvester mechanism in back left-hand corner was not fully coded in the preview version Jonathan and Martin played
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
Dune will be produced in 1,000 units total by end of 2025, with 300 sold directly by Barrels and 700 through distributors
Dune is Barrels of Fun's second game ever
Dune production is limited to 1,000 units
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
Dune game is priced at $11,600 MSRP
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
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 announced Dune Pinball on April 14 at 6:38 PM with teaser images but without a full trailer
Spinner and stand-up target artwork is incomplete; possibly to be added by artist Johnny Crapp
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
Callout audio/voiceover work is still in development for Dune
Video assets for Dune are incomplete and pending IP approval from Dune's rights holders
Dune's launch was unplanned and rushed, disrupting Carrie's scheduled early access
Barrels of Fun has intentionally textured the powder coating to feel like sand for thematic immersion
Barrels makes games enjoyable for both casual and skilled players
Dune's outlanes are adjustable, a lesson learned from Labyrinth feedback
When licensing modern IP, the manufacturer must plan 2-3 years ahead of machine delivery
No Labyrinth owners have reported wanting to resell or discard their machines
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
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
Full 1.0 version of Dune pinball expected within 12 months from media day
Dune pinball is in early code with video assets still pending license or approval
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 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's Horizon atmospheric lighting feature uses interactive stadium-style backlighting that changes color based on game modes (blue for night modes)
The code team for Dune includes Colin McColpin, Eric Prysky, and Bowen Kerins—the same team that created Labyrinth's praised code
Dune features four physical ball locks, three spinners, multiple magnets, drop targets, and diverters throughout the playfield
Barrels of Fun loaded Dune with more features than most manufacturers at a competitive price point, positioning it as best value on the market
Barrels of Fun used parts from Deep Root liquidation in Labyrinth build
Dune will be manufactured to completion of all 1,000 units by end of 2025
The game includes a dual-display system with 15.6-inch main display and 14.9-inch backboard playfield display
Hans Zimmer's original film score music is integrated into Dune pinball gameplay
Dune production is ramping up over the coming month with 1,000-unit completion target by end of 2025
The game features a proprietary 'Horizon Atmospheric Lighting' (HAL) system for day/night effects
Barrels of Fun's Dune is priced at $11,600 MSRP with a $2,000 non-refundable deposit required to secure an order
Dune features a single product tier with no Pro/Premium/LE variants, inclusive of all premium features as standard
The sandworm toy mechanism in Dune functions as one of multiple multiball lock methods alongside a dedicated mid-right lock area with rising pins
Dune features a three-flipper playfield layout with two standard-position flippers and one mid-way up on the centre-left
Horizon Atmospheric Lighting is a new proprietary RGB LED system developed by Barrels of Fun for Dune to create day/night lighting effects on Arrakis
Dune features a motorized sandworm toy with magnetic ball capture and release mechanics
Dune's $11,600 price includes $1,000+ in features (shaker, panels, Invisaglass, Expression Lighting) that Stern sells separately
Barrels of Fun Dune comes with standard features that Stern only offers on LE tiers or separately
Barrels of Fun's launch was a marketing failure with no plan or coordination
Barrels of Fun sat on the Dune theme for weeks without giving any advance assets or media coordination
Barrels of Fun's second game is Dune
Barrels of Fun is releasing Dune but owner David may be trolling by withholding confirmation
Barrels of Fun is offering factory tours and planning to reveal a new game
Barrels of Fun internal playtesters are 'really excited' about their upcoming game
Barrels of Fun's game is coming out two days before a major Stern/Keith Elwin release
The Barrels game is rumored to be Dune, based on playfield sighting
Barrels of Fun's second game will include shaker motor, anti-reflective glass, and Horizon Lighting interactive playfield perimeter lighting as standard features
Barrels of Fun will announce their second game on Thursday, April 17, 2025
Barrels of Fun have stated their intention to have games available to play and purchase when they are launched
Barrels of Fun is likely releasing either Dune or possibly Goonies, but the game identity remains officially unconfirmed
Barrels of Fun may need to adjust pricing if tariffs persist beyond current temporary position
Barrels of Fun has majority of parts for second title already in stock and will be less impacted by 2025 tariffs
Barrels of Fun will conduct media day on April 15th with NDA-based coverage strategy
Barrels of Fun only announces games when they are physically ready to ship, unlike other manufacturers who announce 2-6+ months in advance
Barrels of Fun's next game will be announced and ship within weeks
Barrels of Fun has done essentially zero marketing for their second game with 9 days until launch.
Barrels' second game is Dune based on ball-eating mechanic confirmation.
Barrels of Fun intentionally delayed game reveal until production was complete to establish company philosophy about late reveals
Launching Barrels of Fun's game on Tuesday (April 15) instead of Friday was a strategic error, especially given Stern's Thursday (April 17) launch
Barrels of Fun is launching a new game on April 15, 2025
Barrels of Fun's unreleased game is Little Shop of Horrors based on the Steve Martin movie
Barrels of Fun has a media day scheduled approximately one week from Monday
Dune might be Barrels of Fun's next game announcement
Barrels of Fun's new game is in imminent release window of days to weeks
Barrels of Fun is getting close to announcing their second game after Labyrinth
Barrels of Fun is waiting to release their game until boxes are ready, which is strategically catastrophic timing vs Harry Potter and King Kong.
Labyrinth was commercially successful relative to Barrels of Fun's first year performance but came short of ambitions by not selling out
Barrels of Fun manufactured approximately 1,000 Labyrinth games total with 113 still available through distributors
May 1st is when Barrels of Fun will reveal their next game and announce the Labyrinth raffle winner
Barrels of Fun has 113 units remaining of their current game
Barrels of Fun's PDF contains a cryptic message about '13th Hour' which may or may not reference a future game
Barrels of Fun deliberately withheld their second game from Texas Pinball Festival to ensure product polish
Barrels of Fun has an unannounced game in active development with production starting soon, likely releasing April-May 2025.
Barrels of Fun is in the final 100 units of Labyrinth production
Barrels of Fun's unreleased second game is coming in May 2026
Barrels of Fun is manufacturing a Dune pinball game with three-drop bank mech targets and family crest inserts.
Barrels of Fun will announce a new game at TPF25 with Goonies, G.I. Joe, or Fifth Element as likely titles
Barrels of Fun had four Labyrinth machines available for play at TPF 2025
Barrels of Fun is planning sand-themed teaser items at TPF show, likely hinting at Dune release.
Barrels of Fun has approximately 150 Labyrinth units left in production and will not launch a new game this week.
The Goonies is the most likely next title from Barrels of Fun based on pirate ship prop sighting
Barrels of Fun will not attend TPF with a new game reveal because David Van Ness wants private media preview first
Barrels of Fun has Fifth Element pinball
Barrels of Fun's next game is likely The Goonies, not Dune
Barrels of Fun can produce 6 machines per day, equating to 30 per week and ~120 per month
Dune from Barrels of Fun is unlikely to debut at Texas Pinball Festival given ongoing Labyrinth production backlog
Barrels of Fun will announce their second game in early April at MGC, not at Texas Pinball Festival
Labyrinth did not achieve significant cultural impact as a hit game despite successful manufacturing
Barrels of Fun's Labyrinth production reached 1,007 units
Barrels of Fun's next game is coming soon and needs to launch before Harry Potter and King Kong momentum takes over
Barrels of Fun has delivered all games ahead of schedule with zero leaks
Barrels of Fun launched under 2 years ago with their first licensed game already shipping
Barrels of Fun may have opportunity to debut a game at Texas Pinball Festival but will only do so if the game is ready.
Barrels of Fun has only released one game (Labyrinth) but operates with tight quality assurance processes and a collector mindset that prioritizes quality over speed.
Barrels of Fun acquired an existing game that has been built before but is rarely seen working; may produce it in limited capacity if community interest warrants.
Barrels of Fun next game is G.I. Joe
Barrels of Fun maintains strict quality gates and won't ship games that don't meet their standards
Barrels of Fun revealed Labyrinth at Expo 2023 with little advance notice and the game was ready to ship immediately
Barrels of Fun could become a top-3 or top-4 pinball manufacturer if it maintains quality and production pace.
Barrels of Fun co-founder Brian has prior professional experience in licensing from working with GI Joe.
Barrels of Fun's next game is in advanced development and will be revealed when it is ready for public launch.
Barrels of Fun prioritizes unique art direction and thematic authenticity distinct from competitors like Stern Pinball.
Barrels of Fun will build approximately 1,004 total Labyrinth units before ending production run
Barrels of Fun's second game should reveal at Texas Pinball Festival timing based on Labyrinth build completion schedule
The unreleased Barrels of Fun game needs significant work and was not production-ready; optimistically could release by end of 2025 with effort
Barrels of Fun played an unreleased pinball game in whitewood format during factory tour under NDA; game is not their next commercial release
Orders for Labyrinth are still outstanding and not caught up; production continues to order rather than to surplus inventory
Barrels of Fun's next game is either G.I. Joe or Dune (theme not officially revealed)
Barrels of Fun facility is larger than Spooky's new building in square footage with higher ceilings
Early Labyrinth production had issues that required component changes (metal to plastic, gear ratios) to resolve
Barrels of Fun has 120 more Labyrinth machines to build, bringing total to approximately 1,400 units
Game Two from Barrels of Fun will only be announced when production is ready and games are in boxes
A new specialty pinball machine from Barrels of Fun was revealed at the factory tour in whitewood form
Barrels of Fun implements quality control on populated playfields before cabinet assembly, similar to Spooky's process
Barrels of Fun has produced at least 801 Labyrinth units, with machines #800 and #801 unboxed at Pinball at the Beach
Barrels of Fun has the G.I. Joe IP license and is planning a pinball game
Barrels of Fun did zero market research before committing to Dune as a theme
Labyrinth production has exceeded Dave Vans' initial expectations, prompting capacity expansion
Dave Vans is hiring engineers from NASA and Boeing for pinball manufacturing to introduce non-traditional talent
Barrels of Fun deliberately uses single-model production strategy to create collectibility and counter industry trend of multiple tiers
Current production averaging approximately 10 games per week with quality inspection rejections factored in
Barrels of Fun is manufacturing in Houston due to port logistics, aerospace engineering talent, and metal fabrication infrastructure
Barrels of Fun is expected to announce their second game by Texas Pinball Festival in late March
Barrels of Fun's game #2 will be Dune based on the new movie franchise, not the original David Lynch film
Barrels of Fun's design philosophy prioritizes nostalgic immersion over chasing big licenses with no creative assets
Barrels of Fun's next game will release around March
Dune pinball is rumored from Barrels of Fun as successor to Labyrinth
Barrels of Fun upgraded servo motors on later Labyrinth units due to durability failures
Labyrinth servo motors were improved between early production (unit 60) and later production (unit 650) runs
Labyrinth was the first game released by Barrels of Fun
Barrels of Fun has shipped over 600 Labyrinth pinball machines
Barrels of Fun's next game might be The Goonies, possibly acquired from Deep Root after they lost the license
Barrels of Fun may be working on Gremlins as next project
Labyrinth is priced from $10,000 to $12,000 in the United States, with international pricing reaching $17,000 (possibly UK market)
Labyrinth does not have a middle action button, unlike other modern pinball games
The tilt mechanism on Labyrinth was recently updated within the last 4 days to address grace period/debounce issues
A new code update for Labyrinth is coming soon
Barrels of Fun announced their company only after having finished games in boxes and did not request non-refundable deposits
Barrels of Fun Labyrinth has sold 850+ units out of a 1,100 maximum production cap
Barrels of Fun has 750+ orders for Labyrinth out of 1,100 maximum planned production, with 270 already built and 500 more committed by end 2024
Barrels of Fun executed product announcements better than Dutch Pinball by showing complete product then shipping quickly
Barrels of Fun has 700+ orders for Labyrinth game
Barrels of Fun manufactures maximum 18 games per week
Barrels of Fun intends to expand beyond pinball machines into licensed merchandise and collectibles across multiple price points
Barrels of Fun announced a build size maximum of 1,100 units for their game
Barrels of Fun games have experienced virtually no issues other than minor cosmetic problems and occasional servo failures
Labyrinth design philosophy addresses common complaints about modern pinball games
Labyrinth was the main attraction at Chicago Expo last year, more so than Elton John
Barrels of Fun staff previously worked at other pinball companies
Barrels of Fun can produce 4-5 games per day
Barrels of Fun is running four weeks behind intended schedule and shipping 10+ units weekly
Barrels of Fun sold all Labyrinths they had on the floor at Texas Pinball Festival
Barrels of Fun will announce next game titles around October Expo timeframe when 80% of Labyrinths are shipped
Barrels of Fun's Pin Armor protective equipment is priced at $410 for complete package.
Barrels of Fun manufactures Labyrinth pinball machine based on Jim Henson's film with David Bowie IP
Barrels of Fun shipped 100 Labyrinth machines in approximately 10 weeks at a rate of 10 units per week
Barrels of Fun provided free playfield replacement, shipping, and pickup for customer with chipped Labyrinth playfield
Labyrinth pinball features animated goblin topper with voice work from Marc Silk
Labyrinth wizard mode will be accessible from new game start with one ball
Labyrinth invoicing is complete and shipping expected this week
Labyrinth topper now has extensive dialogue and integrated gameplay interactions with code drop expected this week
Labyrinth by Barrels of Fun won Best Toys and Mechs at 2023 Twippies
Labyrinth will have a maximum production run of 1,100 units
Labyrinth toppers are currently shipping to customers
Labyrinth from Barrels of Fun was making its UK show debut at EAG, having been flown in the day before the show opened
Barrels of Fun will produce approximately 700 Labyrinth units of the planned 1,100
Barrels of Fun is definitively NOT working on a Fifth Element pinball machine.
Barrels of Fun's Labyrinth video with Adam Savage reached 60,000 views in one day
Barrels of Fun released Labyrinth at Expo 2024 with 10 playable machines on display
Barrels of Fun's Labyrinth will plateau around 650 pre-orders, not reach the full 1,100 target
Barrels of Fun executed their launch better than any recent startup pinball manufacturer (Deep Root, Ballarama, American Pinball)
Barrels of Fun Labyrinth is on schedule and units are being distributed to Houston Arcade Expo.
Barrels of Fun planned to produce approximately 1,100 units of Labyrinth
Barrels of Fun sold out all pre-made and preallocated Labyrinth units during Chicago Pinball Expo
Fifth Element is the strongest rumor for Barrels of Fun's next game
Barrels of Fun has sold 50% of Labyrinth inventory
Barrels of Fun has secured a license to produce a Fifth Element pinball machine
Barrels of Fun strategically revealed Labyrinth only when games were boxed and ready to ship
Labyrinth has improved substantially from earlier versions in terms of code quality and game fun factor
Labyrinth by Barrels of Fun is experiencing strong sales
Barrels of Fun is a new manufacturer
Labyrinth from Barrels of Fun had lines that never died down the entire weekend
A major 'dream theme' game from Barrels of Fun will be announced/available around one year from the review date
Don personally awards Labyrinth as Game of Show (his personal award, distinct from community flipper award won by Elton John)
Barrels of Fun's Labyrinth had the longest line at Expo, consistently 30+ minutes with 1,500 attendees at pizza party reveal
Barrels of Fun's next two games will feature 'drastically different' themes from Labyrinth and each other
Jim Henson's Labyrinth by Barrels of Fun is priced at $10,600 and had the longest show lines (30+ min consistent waits)
Barrels of Fun's Labyrinth exceeded industry expectations for a new/unproven manufacturer
Labyrinth's pre-expo marketing announcement significantly increased Expo attendance and ticket sales
Labyrinth from Barrels of Fun sold out in direct sales with planned production of approximately 1,000 units
Barrels of Fun's Jim Henson's Labyrinth is priced at $10,600 and features innovative dual-mode spinner mechanism
Labyrinth production is 1,100 units, which is too many for the theme at this price point.
Barrels of Fun has executed Labyrinth launch better than Jersey Jack Pinball by having games on the line at reveal.
Labyrinth gameplay reveals show a game that plays slower than average, though not in the floaty way like Hobbit
Labyrinth's first 150 units sold direct will ship starting November 3rd
The tutorial video contains work-in-progress code that will be updated by the time of Pinball Expo Chicago and Houston Arcade Expo
Labyrinth is Barrels of Fun's first game
Design goal was to make the experience realistic to the movie and appeal to both pinball fans and movie fans
The released gameplay video shows work-in-progress code
Labyrinth is Barrels of Fun's debut game
Updated code will be available at upcoming expos
First ever gameplay video of Labyrinth pinball will be released October 16th
Barrels of Fun's Labyrinth looks visually great from promotional materials and has received positive first impressions
Barrels of Fun will bring approximately 10 Labyrinth machines to Chicago Pinball Expo
150 Labyrinth units will ship between Expo and April 2024 as early-run validation
Barrels of Fun was formerly known as Mystery Pinball Company
Total Labyrinth production run is planned for 1,100 machines
Barrels of Fun is a new pinball manufacturer launching with Labyrinth
Labyrinth official trailer will release on Friday the 13th at 1 p.m. by Barrels of Fun
The game features 4 multiballs and 2 magnets
David Bowie's portrayal of Jareth is omnipresent in the art, speech, video, and music
Anticipated shipping is January 2024
MSRP is $10,600 with $1,000 deposit required
Labyrinth production is limited to 1,100 units
Animated goblin topper costs $950
The machine includes two LCD screens and a David Bowie backglass
Labyrinth is priced at US$10,600
Labyrinth is limited to a maximum run of 1,100 units
Labyrinth design was influenced by Jersey Jack Pinball's Wizard of Oz approach
All five David Bowie tracks from the original Labyrinth film appear in the pinball game
The 'Barrels of Fun' name will damage the company's brand and market perception
The mystery pinball company is officially called 'Barrels of Fun'
Barrels of Fun has a Labyrinth pinball machine available or in production
The mystery pinball company has been officially revealed to be Barrels of Fun
Barrels of Fun did not secure Sigourney Weaver for voice/character licensing
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
Manufacturer of Labyrinth; picked by Kaneda as Expo winner; first game received strong customer response
Pinball manufacturer; preparing to reveal next game (likely Goonies or Dune) by end of month
Boutique manufacturer with Labyrinth not selling well; unlikely to reach next title until end of year
Manufacturer of Dune; criticized for releasing incomplete game; Kaneda questions decision-making with 'all the people over there'
Boutique manufacturer releasing Dune; requires fewer annual sales than Stern; pricing discussed as similarly high at $12,000-$13,000
Boutique pinball manufacturer producing Dune and Winchester Mystery House, prioritizing operator orders over home collector deliveries
Boutique pinball manufacturer that developed Alien; hosts express conditional interest pending company stability proof
Winchester succeeded; rumored to hire Big Trouble in Little China homebrew designer; Neverending Story and Rocky rumored as next titles; Karl DeAngelo involved
Manufacturer of Dune pinball game expected late March 2026
Manufacturer of Labyrinth pinball machine
New manufacturer in 2023; released Labyrinth; assembled 'dream team' of designers; awarded biggest surprise of year
Released Labyrinth; became best-selling single game title by units in 2024, outselling all Jaws model variants
New pinball company that debuted at previous Pinball Expo with Labyrinth game; speculated to potentially showcase new game at 2024 Expo
New pinball manufacturer; debuted with Labyrinth game at Expo 2023; generated significant buzz and sustained long lines throughout the show
Mentioned for upcoming raffle machine; Hardy owns Labyrinth and eligible for raffles
Boutique pinball manufacturer showcasing Winchester, Dune, and Labyrinth at PATB
Pinball manufacturer expanding to 13,000 sq ft facility with in-house cabinet manufacturing, metalworking, and R&D capabilities
Boutique pinball manufacturer producing Labyrinth, Dune, Winchester Mystery House; expanding into toys and merchandise; 30+ employees, 19,000+ sq ft facility
Pinball manufacturer; Cary Hardy previously had livestream chat issues related to their facility's Wi-Fi
Pinball manufacturer announcing Winchester Mystery House as third title; planned 525-unit production run
Pinball manufacturer/operator with canopied booth area featuring multiple machines; Carl D'Angelo working on first game
Boutique manufacturer of Winchester, reported as highest-draw game at Expo with long queues
Referenced as smaller manufacturer; mentioned in comparison of boutique vs. full-scale manufacturing operations
Boutique manufacturer praised by Hardy for strong theme selection (Labyrinth); successful at fulfilling preorders and shipping games
Pinball manufacturer producing Infinity Glass premium glass option
Manufacturer; offering facility tour at Houston Arcade Expo; developing Labyrinth remake
Boutique pinball manufacturer that hosted Carrie for early factory tour and Dune gameplay; planned early access was disrupted by rushed launch
Pinball manufacturer cited as offering affordable anti-reflection glass as alternative to premium Stern glass option
Dutch manufacturer continuing Labyrinth production with positive quality reception; Cary planning facility tour
Pinball manufacturer with exhibition presence at Pinball at the Beach showcasing Labyrinth game
Houston-based pinball manufacturer producing Labyrinth game; planning to install AFC flipper control kit in new machine for accessibility
Boutique pinball manufacturer founded by David Furness; Houston-based with 30+ employees; has shipped 600 units; uses single-tier product strategy with upgrades only; emphasis on collectibility and limited runs
Boutique pinball manufacturer producing limited-edition games; Houston-based; 30+ employees; known for immersive 'world under glass' design philosophy and story-driven gameplay
Pinball manufacturer; speculated to possibly also be developing Goonies due to Warner Bros licensing non-exclusivity
Pinball manufacturer producing Labyrinth
Boutique manufacturer; released Jim Henson's Labyrinth pinball game at Expo, praised for design and visual quality
Pinball manufacturer producing Labyrinth
Boutique manufacturer; released Jim Henson's Labyrinth at Expo; new/unproven manufacturer that exceeded expectations
Manufacturer of The Labyrinth pinball machine featured at Flipper Room
Boutique pinball manufacturer; released Winchester Mystery House; also known as Deeproot Pinball
Newly formed pinball manufacturer; launched with Labyrinth; appears to be using high-density minute 1mil LEDs on flexible PCB for piano wraparound panel
Pinball manufacturer; Brian Savage (owner/principal) at TPF 2025; completing Labyrinth; announcing next game imminently when physically ready to ship (distinct from industry norm of early announcements)
Pinball manufacturer known for Labyrinth; rumored to have G.I. Joe IP
Boutique manufacturer with Labyrinth and other licensed titles; mentioned as preferred alternative for Princess Bride IP
New pinball manufacturer that created Labyrinth; staff apparently came from other pinball companies; positioned as alternative to Spooky Pinball
Pinball manufacturer launching Labyrinth as their first game; hosts praised execution quality
Pinball manufacturer; shipping toppers for Labyrinth machine
Pinball manufacturer; created Labyrinth; direct sales sold out; praised for unique design approach
Boutique manufacturer; rumored to be developing Fifth Element pinball game; discussed as potential Princess Bride developer
Newly revealed pinball manufacturer behind the mystery Labyrinth game announcement
Boutique pinball manufacturer; released Labyrinth as their debut title; developing future games with 'drastically different' themes
Pinball manufacturer who brought 10 games to Pinball Expo, with 6 on showroom floor
Pinball manufacturer referenced as potential opportunity for custom themes entering production
Pinball manufacturer; Jessica DiNardo associated with booth at TPF; mentioned as part of growing manufacturer ecosystem
Pinball machine manufacturer that produced Winchester Mystery House.
Manufacturer of Winchester Mystery House pinball machine
Boutique pinball manufacturer; recently released Winchester Mystery House; rumored to be developing Rocky, Never Ending Story, or Big Trouble in Little China as next titles
Pinball manufacturer that made Labyrinth; recently hired Butch Peel as designer
Boutique manufacturer; Labyrinth game cited as comparison point for theme immersion quality
Pinball manufacturer that released Labyrinth as first game
Pinball manufacturer; used as comparative success benchmark (expected to outperform Road Tripping manufacturer)
Pinball manufacturer; produced Dune pinball machine; game praised for gameplay quality though color palette noted as brown
Boutique pinball manufacturer; creator of Dune; competing with King Kong release timing
Manufacturer that released Dune pinball machine trailer
Pinball manufacturer producing Winchester Mystery House
Pinball manufacturer; announced Winchester Mystery House, previously released Dune and Labyrinth
Pinball manufacturer producing Winchester Mystery House; also known as Deeproot Pinball
Pinball manufacturer. Produced Winchester Mystery House. Machine returned to Zach after purchase.
Manufacturer of Dune and Winchester pinball machines; provided inspection service for Winchester
Boutique pinball manufacturer releasing two games in one year (Dune, Winchester); actively updating code and playfield designs; generating significant market momentum
Pinball manufacturer; releasing Dune; accepting pre-orders with pause scheduled
Second game reveal expected imminently; rumored to be Dune; distributor leaks referenced
Pinball manufacturer; released Dune at $11,600 with single model (no LE/Premium tiers); expecting 20 units/week production; 1,000 unit production limit
Boutique manufacturer; Dune title suffering from licensing/display approval delays
Manufacturer; released Dune game receiving positive early feedback.
Pinball manufacturer; producing Dune; introduced Horizon Lighting system; Corbin serves as liaison for Fresh Pinball
Preparing major game reveal in Houston Monday the 14th with shaker motor, anti-glare glass, and lighting system
Pinball manufacturer; implemented coded stall ball mode on Labyrinth with interactive shot tracking system
Pinball manufacturer; produced Labyrinth game being discussed; had playfields at Flip for the Cure auction.
Boutique pinball manufacturer; producing Dune pinball game; prototype displayed at Birdfish Brewing with unfinalized code; uses 'Horizon Lighting' or 'Infinity Glass' playfield glass
Boutique pinball manufacturer announcing Winchester Mystery House as their third title
Pinball manufacturer with Dune machine displayed at UK Pinfest 2025
Pinball manufacturer; produced Labyrinth game featuring voice work by Marc Silk
Manufacturer with four Labyrinth machines available for play at show
Boutique pinball manufacturer announcing second game on April 17, 2025; includes shaker motor, anti-reflective glass, and Horizon Lighting system as standard features
Pinball manufacturer launching second title ~1 week from article date; states they have majority of parts in stock and will be less impacted by new tariffs
Displayed Dune and Winchester Mystery House games at Expo in dedicated darkened play room; David Van Es listed as team member at autograph session
Pinball manufacturer present at Expo with four Winchester Mystery House machines on display
New pinball manufacturer with display of multiple Labyrinth games at Expo
New Houston-based pinball manufacturer founded by David van Es and Brian Savage; launching with Labyrinth game
Pinball manufacturer that produced Labyrinth; also known as Deeproot Pinball
Manufacturer (Dutch Pinball); both titles displayed at EPC 2025 including newly-launched Dune
Featured Labyrinth making UK show debut, flown in day before EAG opened
Boutique pinball manufacturer distributed by Retro Arcade Specialists
Pinball manufacturer with Labyrinth on display and seminar representation
Houston-based pinball manufacturer announcing Dune as their second commercial game release
Boutique pinball manufacturer releasing Dune as their second game; employs single-tier product strategy with premium features standard across all units
Boutique pinball manufacturer producing Labyrinth game; based in Houston, Texas
Boutique pinball manufacturer releasing their debut game Labyrinth
Pinball manufacturer known for mystery marketing campaigns (Labyrinth launch); speculation about possible involvement with Princess Bride
Pinball manufacturer releasing Labyrinth pinball machine
Pinball manufacturer introducing Labyrinth pinball; positioning as collectibles company with multiple licensed IPs
Pinball manufacturer planning Labyrinth production and public testing at Expo
Pinball manufacturer of the Labyrinth game
Pinball manufacturer debuting with Labyrinth; located in Houston (per Houston Chronicle reference)
Pinball manufacturer producing Dune; developer of game code and mechanical design
New pinball manufacturer announcing Labyrinth as debut game
Boutique pinball manufacturer; mentioned for Fifth Element game in rumor poll
Manufacturer of Labyrinth; shipped units this week; hosted 80-minute livestream with 8 team members discussing development
Emerging pinball manufacturer that released Labyrinth in 2023; stealth-launched with 10 games at Expo and strong pre-order lines; founder David Van Ness indicates more projects planned
Boutique pinball manufacturer; released Labyrinth game with advanced topper integration featuring motorized Muppet characters; also known as Deeproot Pinball; founder Brian Savage
Releasing Labyrinth; Don rules them out as Princess Bride producer due to production capacity focus
Boutique manufacturer known for high-quality three-dimensional playfield sculpts; contrasted with Multimorphic's 2D approach on Princess Bride
Pinball manufacturer; producing Labyrinth; Brian Savage as contact; offering terminal pickup option to accelerate delivery vs home delivery delays
Manufacturer of Dune (April 2025), limited to 1,000 units at $11,600
Exhibiting Labyrinth with VIP suite; selling Pin Armor protective equipment ($410); David Van Es (founder) on-site demonstrating products.
Boutique manufacturer; Labyrinth game sold out at Texas; actively developing new licensed titles
Boutique pinball manufacturer promoting Labyrinth machine
Listed as source; boutique pinball manufacturer known for Labyrinth and Dune titles
Boutique pinball manufacturer; creator of Jim Henson's Labyrinth pinball machine; based in Houston, Texas
Pinball manufacturer; recently launched Labyrinth; second game in development; Dutch-based operations shown in factory tour
Dutch pinball manufacturer; source of video
Pinball manufacturer; Joel streamed Labyrinth reveal, received day-of code update and coordination from David Van Es
Pinball manufacturer/factory in Texas area; Lambo visited factory during US trip; associated with person named Jess.
Pinball manufacturer; teasing next title; had success with Labyrinth
New pinball manufacturer founded by David Van Es and Brian Savage; launched under 2 years ago with first licensed game; praised for delivering ahead of schedule with zero leaks
Mentioned as Phase 2 Trough Jam release with next game announcement pending
Boutique pinball manufacturer releasing Dune Pinball as second game after Labyrinth; positioning with inclusive feature marketing (#included infinity glass, HAL lighting system)
Pinball manufacturer known for Labyrinth (2023); visited by RetroRalph for factory tour under NDA; developing next unrevealed title
Boutique pinball manufacturer of Dune; previously produced Labyrinth and Winchester Mystery House
Pinball manufacturer producing Dune machine
Manufacturer of Dune pinball machine.
Manufacturer of Dune Pinball; Carl notes restart mechanics differ from Stern (no hold-to-restart)
Boutique manufacturer; Labyrinth released; philosophy focused on nostalgic immersion; potential DC title rumored
Boutique pinball manufacturer; created Labyrinth game which hosts reference as having similar rules philosophy to Rick and Morty
Mentioned in context of Labyrinth game with rule similarities to Rick and Morty
Houston-based pinball manufacturer; released Labyrinth (2024) and Dune Pinball (2025); known for story-driven design and loaded feature sets at competitive pricing
Pinball manufacturer producing Harry Potter and Dune; praised for code quality and thematic execution by hosts
Boutique pinball manufacturer; conducted factory livestream tour; announced 1,100 unit maximum production cap for current game with 750 units sold and ~225 produced; also released Pin Armor protective gear product line for game transport
Boutique manufacturer; in final 100 units of Labyrinth production; new unreleased game coming May 2026 (title unconfirmed); Brian and Vanessa represent company
Manufacturer of Godzilla; producing 70th Anniversary Edition
Pinball manufacturer of Labyrinth game; sold 850+ units with production capped at ~1,100, approximately 150 remaining available
Pinball manufacturer/modifier; sent gifts to Pinball Palace; produces custom shooter rods (John Wick pencil rod)
New pinball manufacturer (Houston, TX) launching with Labyrinth game; founded by David Van Ness (ex-Spooky 7 years); praised for flawless execution on launch
Pinball manufacturer; created Dune; subject of design philosophy concerns about muted color palette
Pinball manufacturer; Don visited factory in Houston, played Dune 7-8 times, reviewed flipper feel and shot design
Boutique manufacturer; released Dune; previous releases include Labyrinth, Barry's Barbecue Challenge
Manufacturer of Dune; produced Labyrinth; Don tracking code updates and playfield experience
Manufacturer of Dune; received updated code during European Championships tour
Boutique pinball manufacturer; produced Avatar; Brian Savage helped Don with glow-ball customization.
Pinball manufacturer based in Houston, secured Legendary Pictures and Jim Henson licenses, produced Labyrinth and Dune, visited by Don for media play session
Pinball manufacturer; recently hired Butch Peel; produces Dune and other licensed titles
Related to Deep Root Pinball; unclear current status
Houston-based manufacturer; hosting factory tour during Twippies end-of-February event; next title rumored for Texas Pinball Festival launch
Pinball manufacturer; toured by Don; making Labyrinth (~1,004 units final run); has unreleased game in development
Texas-based pinball manufacturer with Labyrinth in production; preparing second unreleased game (rumored Dune, Fifth Element, or G.I. Joe); has 5 TBA slots at Texas Pinball Festival
Manufacturer of Labyrinth (ongoing production) and Dune (unreleased); TPF status unclear
Houston-based manufacturer; rumored to be releasing unannounced game before Texas Pinball Festival; speculation includes Dune, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep, and other titles
Boutique manufacturer; new game in imminent release window (days to weeks); includes thunder from down under shaker and infinity glass premium coating
Pinball manufacturer with game announcement at media day April 17; possibly Dune or Goonies; features thunder shaker, horizon lighting, infinity glass; Don uncertain which title
Manufacturer; planning new game reveal this month; may have had designs on TPF but delayed for quality
Pinball manufacturer. Released Labyrinth; Travis streamed early reveal.
Manufacturer producing games like Labyrinth; praised for moving games off production line
Pinball manufacturer with team presence at TPF.
Boutique pinball manufacturer; producer of Labyrinth game
Small boutique manufacturer releasing Cosmic Carnival, unlicensed clown-themed game; hosts skeptical about market viability
Pinball manufacturer; David Vaness discusses game release readiness problems
Manufacturer of Labyrinth; mentioned in discussion of game pricing and themes
Manufacturer of Labyrinth and Dune; Retro Jango notes appreciation for company despite criticism of games
Manufacturer of Dune; received credit for good execution; experienced similar licensing difficulties with Lionsgate
Pinball manufacturer; released Labyrinth as first title; sold approximately 1,000-1,100 units; CEO described as smart and risk-averse
Boutique manufacturer; rumored third game announcement at TPF25
Pinball manufacturer; released Dune in Houston; hosts have exclusive post-release intel to share on Patreon
Aftermarket modifier; created Jaws shooter rod ($80) that outsold Stern's official $125 version
Manufactures Dune; also known as Deep Root Pinball; experienced quality control issues on first units shipped
Modern boutique pinball manufacturer; cited as inheritor of Papadiuk's design philosophy (loaded machines, innovative layouts); uses secondary DMD screens on Labyrinth and Dune.
Pinball manufacturer (also known as Deeproot Pinball); subject of unverified rumor about potential Tales of the Arabian Nights remake
Boutique pinball manufacturer; released Winchester Mystery House
Referenced as manufacturing model for American Pinball to emulate; described as taking deposits without requiring full advance funding
Boutique pinball manufacturer; sent holiday gift to show
Boutique manufacturer; released Winchester Mystery House at Expo 2025; previously teased Goonies (later revealed as Dune teasing)
Boutique pinball manufacturer; mentioned alongside Spooky as value-focused competitor; games include Winchester, Dune, Labyrinth, Winchester Mystery House
Manufacturer of Dune; represented by Zach at Pinball at the Beach where Joel finalized his order.
Manufacturer of Winchester Mystery House machine
Manufacturer of Winchester Mystery House pinball; released game days before Expo 2024
Boutique pinball manufacturer; released Winchester and Dune; criticized for releasing Dune with incomplete code, callouts, visuals, and LCD alongside two other pins
Pinball manufacturer; Winchester Mystery House mentioned as example of modern licensed pinball with strong artistic presentation
Boutique pinball manufacturer referenced as Old Town Pinball sponsor/partner
Manufacturer of Winchester and Dune; praised for innovative turntable and screen integration
Manufacturer of Dune pinball; show promises to discuss at episode end
Boutique manufacturer (Dune, Labyrinth); David Van Ness praised for operator support
Pinball manufacturer; releases modern licensed pinball games including Winchester Mystery House, Labyrinth, Dune, and others
Manufacturer; currently has 113 units remaining of current game; sent PDF with cryptic '13th Hour' messaging
Pinball manufacturer; Dirtypool expresses excitement about involvement with their games
Manufacturer of Dune pinball; mentioned in context of streamer's beta code development work
Pinball manufacturer selling discounted VP cabinet kits to promote HomePin community; manufactures standard Williams-spec cabinets
Pinball manufacturer; Bowen worked on Labyrinth and Dune for this company
Pinball manufacturer; eleventh game praised as one of best of its year but underappreciated; David (founder) appeared on Dirty Pool last week