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Flippin' Out

companymerged58 mentionsFirst seen May 31, 2017Last seen Feb 12, 2026

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Flippin' Out is a pinball distributor and operator based in Evansville, Indiana, run by Zach and Nicole Menny. The company distributes pinball machines (including Stern titles like Star Wars and Beetlejuice), produces promotional video content for manufacturers like Spooky Pinball, maintains booths at pinball expos, and is active in the pinball community as both a vendor and content creator. The entity has evolved from primarily distribution to include content production and sponsorship roles.

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Relationships

  • affiliated_withLoser Kid Pinball PodcastPartnership mentioned in connection with Beetlejuice Pinball episodemedium
  • affiliated_withFunhouseFlippin' Out Pinball was involved in a sponsor deal related to a Funhouse machine purchasemedium
  • works_atGreg BoneRepresentative/employee of Flippin' Outmedium
  • producesSpooky Pinball LLCFlippin' Out produces promotional video content for Spooky Pinball gamesmedium
  • affiliated_withWinchester Mystery House

Facts

  • achievementCreated Beetlejuice promotional trailerhighfrom 2025-11-18
  • achievementLost $90k+ on Haggis compensationhighfrom 2024-08-12
  • affiliationTour sponsor for 'Played In America' Tourhighfrom 2022-06-04
  • affiliationDistributor supplying Star Wars machineshighfrom 2025-09
  • affiliationEmployees include Greg Bone and Ken Cromwellhighfrom 2025-09
  • affiliationPodcast sponsor for Pinball Tapashighfrom 2025-11-13

Claims (3)

  • factualhigh

    Flippin' Out streams occur every Wednesday night from 10 to midnight

    Source: Joel EngelberthGodzilla Pinball Tutorial (Flip N Out Pinball, 2025)
  • opinionhigh

    Flippin' Out's Evil Dead reveal video and featurette represent exemplary marketing execution for the industry

    Source: SpencerThe Spinner Is Lit - Episode 69_A Spooky Thanksgiving
  • factualhigh

    Flippin' Out provided superior customer service recovery compared to direct Haggis purchases, offering refunds, store credit, and repair coordination

    Source: Michael, Doug, Cary HardyUnboxing the TRUTH on Haggis Pinball - Part 1: The Customer Experience

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Contradictions

  • Existing: Flippin' Out is a pinball distributor/operator run by Zach and Nicole Menny based in Evansville, IndianavsConflicting: Mention 2 describes Flippin' Out as operated by Greg and Ken, and Mention 13 lists Greg Bone as an employee/representative
    Expert: merged definition Expert: merged definition
    Resolved
    merged · Mar 2, 2026
  • Existing: Zach Minney is associated with Flippin' Out as operator/distributor (episodes 4, 6, 7, 13)vsConflicting: Episode 13 references 'Zach and Nicole Menny' as owners, but episode 7 refers to 'Zax' representing the company
    Resolved
    kept_existing · Mar 2, 2026
  • Existing: Flippin' Out is run by Zach and Nicole Menny (mentioned in episodes 13, 15)vsConflicting: Episode 2 identifies Greg and Ken as operators; Episode 12 lists Greg Bone and Ken Cromwell as employees
    Expert: merged definition Expert: merged definition
    Resolved

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Flippin' Out maintained booth at expos featuring Winchester Mystery House pinball
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  • affiliationPinball distributor and operatorhigh
  • locationBased in Evansville, Indianahighfrom 2022
  • roleProduces promotional trailer content for Spooky gameshighfrom 2025-10-31
  • roleRun by Zach and Nicole Mennyhighfrom 2022
  • statusMaintains booth at pinball exposhighfrom 2025-10-31
  • statusActively placing Beetlejuice deposit invoiceshighfrom 2025-10-27
  • merged · Mar 2, 2026