Game that saw massive success/sold out immediately after Expo exposure; cited as example of show impact

Pinball machine being played in tournament qualifying round; features spirit-themed modes, Venetian dining room, séance multiball, and spider web shots

Pinball machine used in group 2 of tournament, owned by Mike Moretti

Theme/IP for the pinball machine that was the focus of the launch tournament

Stern pinball machine available at Pinball on Perry; visited specifically to play

Subject of a launch tournament; Round 8 Qualifying event

Barrels of Fun pinball machine being featured in tournament final

Pinball machine by Barrels of Fun, used as game 3 (final) of the tournament; tournament is named after this game's launch

Pinball game by Barrels of Fun; subject of tournament event at The Flipper Room

Pinball machine being featured in a tournament qualifying round at The Flipper Room venue

Pinball machine theme being played in tournament stream; thematic dialogue and game modes referenced throughout

Pinball machine by Barrels of Fun being featured in tournament; based on Winchester Mystery House location in California

Launch tournament event with pinball competition, streamed from TFR

Barrels of Fun game by Karl (first game); 525 units produced; high demand, 2027 delivery timeline

Limited edition (500 units) pinball machine with challenging, tight shots and controversial difficulty/flow balance

Barrels of Fun game; first instant FOMO sellout for company; designed by Karl DeAngelo; maintains strong secondary market value

New pinball game launching at The Flipper Room; planned for all-day streaming at launch party; noted for complex rules

Pinball game by Barrels of Fun based on real Winchester Mystery House location; highly sought-after with long lines at TPF and Expo.

Barrels of Fun game; mechanical quality issues cited (tower mech filing, alignment problems); 525 units total production

Barrels of Fun 2026 release, early units have quality control issues (tower hitting house sculpt), art package reportedly 'unanimously negative' but cannot be changed

Mentioned as original-IP game example that Ozzy requested more of; Kaneda disputes viability of original IP strategy

Barrels of Fun limited release (500 units); features staircase ramp and turntable playfield element; hosts' standout game experience

Pinball machine at Scrapple Land with Seance multiball ball lock mechanical issues and flipper problems

Barrels of Fun; sold-out game; first public play opportunity for many at TPF; positive reception

Barrels of Fun game displayed in secret room at TPF 2026

Barrels of Fun game; Kaneda cites as production execution benchmark—fewer than 100 units shipped in six months versus American Pinball's 30-day Houdini delivery

Pinball machine referenced as market comparison; sold 525 units in 48 hours before Expo, used to gauge potential sellout velocity

New pinball machine themed after the historic San Jose mansion, designed by Karl DeAngelo, limited to 525 units at $11,600

Barrels of Fun's surprise announcement at Expo 2025, designed by Karl DeAngelo, described as standout of the show

2025 Barrels of Fun release; debut from designer Karl DeAngelo; supernatural/spooky theme

Barrels of Fun pinball machine; cited as example of their 500-unit limited run production model

Barrels of Fun title; Kaneda uses as comparison point for anticipated Big Trouble in Little China performance

Barrels of Fun pinball machine; designed by Karl DeAngelo; 550 limited production; complex dynamic layout

Barrels of Fun pinball machine designed by Karl DeAngelo; sold out instantly; represents debut as professional game designer.

Recent Stern release; secondary market trading at $3,000-$5,000 premium over $5,250 MSRP

A pinball game project that Jeff created original music and sound design for, involving extensive post-production work

Game Neil was playing when cockroach incident occurred at hotel

Barrels of Fun title; Don on distributor list (#29); expected June completion target questioned; mentioned alongside other upcoming Barrels projects

Latest Spooky Pinball release that sold out in two days, exceeding industry expectations and prior records

Spooky Pinball release; Carl D'Angelo code designer (13 modes); Brad Albright art; production starting now; Don played it at prior Expo; ~500 games produced

Homebrew by Barrels of Fun; announced 3 days before Expo; high demand; limited run; designer K.L. D'Angelo

Barrels of Fun title; ~40 units shipped after 6 months, praised engineering and playfield design

Boutique game undergoing slow multi-month production rollout; subject to early enthusiasm/late fatigue dynamics

Barrels of Fun 2025; drove sales through association with high-profile player Carl Dagger; initial code quality issues fixed; game received positive reception

Barrels of Fun 2025 release; wins Best Game (co-host), Best Launch, Best Surprise, Best Sound, and is co-host's favorite game despite lower expected sales than Harry Potter

Recent game mentioned as part of current FOMO cycle analysis

Newly released game by Barrels of Fun; described as having difficult shooter but good geometry; main discussion topic for 2025 Expo

Recent limited release mentioned alongside Beetlejuice as example of hot, limited-supply title causing supply/demand tension; used as parallel case study.

Barrels of Fun game; sold all 525 units; holds value well; not expected to hit $20,000 secondary market price; described as 'absolutely stunning'

Recent Barrels of Fun pinball release; mentioned in podcast opening as new game by the manufacturer

Location where Scott Larson's Foo Fighters Pro was expected to be placed; production schedule pushed back two weeks

Barrels of Fun game designed by Karl DeAngelo; referenced as comparable scope to rumored Dungeon Crawler Carl

Barrels of Fun pinball game, venue for final competition round of Karl DeAngelo's Black Order Battle Royale challenge

Barrels of Fun pinball game based on Winchester Mystery House theme; in production.

Barrels of Fun pinball machine based on Winchester mansion theme; played by Neil at Chicago Expo, described as challenging and visually impressive

Boutique game by Barrels of Fun; designed by Karl DeAngelo; sold out in under two days; run of ~500 units; features dynamic turntable, unique playfield layout, high-quality sculpts

Barrels of Fun original-theme game designed by Karl DeAngelo; praised as sleeper hit with great theme and design

Barrels of Fun game, used as timeline reference for Toy Story release expectations

Barrels of Fun pinball game; mentioned in context of upcoming industry timeline and delivery expectations

Barrels of Fun pinball game; mentioned as upcoming release in competitive landscape

Limited-edition pinball game by Barrels of Fun; highest-demand title at Expo 2025 with hour+ wait lines and wealthy collectors competing for access; sold out quickly at show

Upcoming Barrels of Fun pinball machine; streamer mentions waiting for delivery

Pinball machine owned at Fliptronic; mentioned as impressive machine Manu is envious about

Barrels of Fun machine by Karl DeAngelo, surprise Expo 2025 release, described as standout success with lengthy wait lines

Barrels of Fun title by Karl DeAngelo; success has given designer 'blank check' for next project; establishes designer's credibility with community

Barrels of Fun pinball machine released in 2025, mentioned as honorable mention/potential #4 in rankings, praised for gameplay flow and unique non-licensed theme

Pinball-related event; predicted as timing for next Stern price increase (July 2026)

Barrels of Fun game referenced in date context; mentioned as recently released title

Referenced in date stamp as '8th' (Winchester Mystery House 8th, 2022)—likely a pinball game used for dating purposes within the community

Location of upcoming City The Champ tournament; Manu will manage broadcasting infrastructure

Mentioned as Barrels of Fun game; appears in garbled transcription

Barrels of Fun pinball machine referenced (likely as venue/theme context)

Barrels of Fun pinball machine to be featured at Pintastic

Barrels of Fun pinball game; UK Open Larry Day scheduled for 21st featuring various machines

Barrels of Fun pinball game; full audio design by Jeff Dodson; played and discussed by hosts during stream

Recent release by Barrels of Fun; featured in SolidWorks collaborative video showing factory production and design

Barrels of Fun's third released game (just launched during this interview); licensed pinball adaptation of the Winchester Mystery House

Barrels of Fun release; secondary market $18k estimated; community enthusiasm subject to criticism from Kaneda

Barrels of Fun game designed by Kyle DeAngelo; criticized by Kaneda for overly difficult ramp shots and frustrating layout; made by designer for himself rather than general audience

Barrels of Fun pinball game that Nick streams and owns; he states 'That game will never leave'

Barrels of Fun pinball machine mentioned in chat context about spin mechanics

Barrels of Fun game; host mentions recent installation pack with Tales of the Raven Knights; praised for superior flipper response and overall quality

Barrels of Fun game; Chuck Wurt mentions hosting tournaments at this location

Barrels of Fun pinball game by Karl D'Angelo, demonstrated extensively on Twitch by Kyle, praised for gameplay approachability and presentation

Barrels of Fun 2025 release; sold out at Pinball Expo 2025; cited as evidence of strong boutique manufacturer market performance

Pinball tournament scheduled for February 27th, promoted at expo

Related to Carter Cash; referenced in Connie Carter family history.

Barrels of Fun pinball game; 525 unit production run; one on display with new black back glass

Licensed pinball game by Barrels of Fun mentioned as part of company portfolio

New original-theme pinball machine from Barrels of Fun featuring collapsing tower, turntable mechanics, and 25% code-complete at launch; 525 units planned

Barrels of Fun/Stern game; four units at show (one at Flippin' Out, three at Barrels booth); includes dual-hand control mechanism

Barrels of Fun game; strongest draw at Expo with sustained long queues; Carrie says not her preference but notes its popularity

Barrels of Fun game referenced as part of tournament at Dead Flip

Third game from Barrels of Fun; part of portfolio establishing production capability credibility

Pinball machine by Barrels of Fun, released late 2025 with 525-unit limited run that sold out in under 48 hours; haunted house theme with innovative mechanics including room selection, turntable, and tower feature

Newly released pinball machine by Barrels of Fun; subject of first-play stream.

Barrels of Fun pinball game based on the real Winchester Mystery House location in California

Barrels of Fun game; successful release; no premium/show game variants; slower production ramp; Kaneda predicts secondary market price decline after full production

Barrels of Fun pinball machine based on the Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, California

New Barrels of Fun game; designed by Carl D'Angelo with music by Dirty Pool; sold out in ~2 days; haunted house theme based on real California landmark; 25% complete in current build

Barrels of Fun pinball game. Zach acquired it but hasn't unboxed due to Beetlejuice production involvement. Praised as 'legit' and high-quality by hosts after one play session.

Barrels of Fun pinball machine in early code (~25-30%); en route to Flippin' Out after inspection

Spooky Pinball game; audio design by Jeff mentioned as bringing immersion

Barrels of Fun game, sold out in 24 hours at Expo 2025, featuring playfield quality improvements, being returned to manufacturer for additional tweaks

New pinball machine based on the Gothic mansion in San Jose, California; Barrels of Fun's third title

Barrels of Fun pinball game; mentioned as previous manufacturer title

Barrels of Fun pinball game; briefly mentioned as recent release alongside Dune

Barrels of Fun pinball game mentioned as part of their catalog

Homebrew pinball machine with artwork by Brad Albright, showcased at previous Pinball Expo

Referenced in relation to moving platter mechanic design philosophy discussion

Pinball title used as example of initially unpromising theme that proved successful when executed well

Barrels of Fun game; limited 10-unit release at Automated Amusements sold out within one hour

Spooky Pinball machine launching January 2025; referenced as upcoming title with quality expected to exceed Stern offerings at lower price point

Barrels of Fun game; sold 525 units in two days at $11,600 MSRP; faces uncertain production timeline and secondary market speculation with $3,000+ premiums

Barrels of Fun title; topper pending; praised for aesthetic quality; mentioned as example of boutique competitor excellence

Barrels of Fun game; 525 units sold out; no secondary market activity; currently shipping in low volumes

Barrels of Fun release; Kaneda reports 525 units sold in two days; generating significant collector excitement

Barrels of Fun game; sold out in two days with zero secondary market availability, exemplifying collector demand for unique themes.

Spooky Pinball game, unit #19 with wiring harness improvements, quality issue detected (827 plays on new unit), early production concerns

Referenced hypothetically by Kaneda as potential future demand comparison to Pokémon LE scarcity

Game from Barrels of Fun; streams show difficult, polarizing gameplay with tight shots and frequent bricking; uncertain secondary market value trajectory

Barrels of Fun; not available on secondary market; deposit spots trading at $5-7K premium; Kaneda recommends scalping strategy

Barrels of Fun/Deeproot Pinball boutique title with artificial scarcity (~20 units produced). Secondary market asking prices $18,000-20,000 with minimal actual offers according to Kaneda. Kaneda criticizes Winchester owners for overestimating demand.

Barrels of Fun game; received major code update 2/19/26 featuring Thirteenths Wizard Mode

Boutique pinball machine; highly limited availability; secondary market pricing $20,000-$25,000; serves as benchmark for Pokémon LE valuation

Barrels of Fun pinball machine receiving major code update with new wizard mode and features; currently shipping in high volume

Barrels of Fun release with 525 units sold; referenced as boutique manufacturer's strong sales performance to contextualize Stern's dominance

Barrels of Fun title that completely sold out within 24 hours, primary highlight game of Expo 2025

Barrels of Fun release generating significant foot traffic and player interest at Houston Arcade Expo and Pinball Expo 2025

Barrels of Fun's standout game, sold out before/during Expo, features reactive ink artwork, professional sound by Jeff Dodson

Limited-edition pinball by Barrels of Fun, designed by Carl D'Angelo with art by Brad Albright, 525 units at $11,600 MSRP, sold out first day at Expo 2025

Barrels of Fun's third released game (2025); ~525 units sold out within 2 days; surprise reveal at Expo 2025

New pinball machine being demonstrated at Pinball Expo 2025 with séance theme

Barrels of Fun release by designer Karl DeAngelo, debut at Expo 2025, praised for supernatural theming

New limited-edition pinball game themed on historic San Jose mansion, 525 units, $11,600 MSRP

Barrels of Fun's third release, 525-unit production run, sold out in <48 hours before Pinball Expo 2025

New boutique pinball release tracked in sales update with shipping status caveats

Barrels of Fun recent release that sold out rapidly; cited in community discussion about production runs and collector scarcity preferences

Barrels of Fun's second 2025 title, announced by surprise

Barrels of Fun game; recent surprise release; likely to have additional units or announcements at Texas Pinball Festival

Barrels of Fun quasi-original theme by Carl D'Angelo, 525 units at $11,600 MSRP, sold out within one day at Pinball Expo 2025

Barrels of Fun surprise 2025 hit; sold out 525 units in 1.5 days, drove subsequent Dune sales, design by Carl D'Angelo

Barrels of Fun title; 2 units displayed with high demand and significant wait lines

Referenced as having longest lines at Chicago Pinball Expo; Big Trouble had second-longest line

Recent Spooky Pinball title cited as contrasting layout style (trap-and-go vs flow-focused)

Barrels of Fun pinball game; 525 units total production; expected to ship all units by late Spring/Early Summer 2026

Barrels of Fun game; third location now at Game Galaxy Arcade in Smyrna, Tennessee

Barrels of Fun title; began shipping to customers with improved wiring; on location at Ayce Gogi and Glow in the Park

Barrels of Fun release with Brad Albright art; production targeting June completion; shares artist with Monster League Hockey

Barrels of Fun title; $11,600 price with Evergloss finish; sold out entirely; praised for quality and value; positioning as benchmark for premium finish standards

Barrels of Fun title ranked #2 best; surprise drop with turquoise accents by Brad Albright; sold out rapidly

Spooky Pinball title with 2 units at Beach event with long lines; Rob notes it as Spooky's most interesting layout

Barrels of Fun title; major hit of Expo; sold out immediately; praised for shot quality and flawless operation throughout show; designed by Carl (world-class player turned designer)

Barrels of Fun pinball machine featuring themed rooms, tour modes, multiball sequences, and wizard mode progression

Barrels of Fun pinball machine; extremely limited production; atmospheric horror/exploration theme

Barrels of Fun title that stole the show; featured constant lines, universal positive feedback, and immediate sold-out status; designed by David Van Es

Spooky Pinball game discussed as potential tournament feature game with perceived moderate difficulty suitable for competitive play

Spooky Pinball game; Manu and Erica visited Winchester Museum related to this theme; mentioned for future streaming plans

Barrels of Fun surprise reveal; only 40% complete; designed by Carl D'Angelo; sold out at Expo; strong regional appeal on West Coast.

Barrels of Fun pinball game designed by Carl D'Angelo; 525 unit limited production; sound designed by Jeff; features Pepper's Ghost optical illusion tech and multi-room theming

Commercial pinball game using GDAU media controller

Barrels of Fun 2025 surprise announcement; 525 units; sold out in 48 hours; designed by Carl D'Angelo; huge success at Pinball Expo

Barrels of Fun's latest release; secret announcement, sold out pre-Expo, praised for layout, shot design, sound, and Pepper's Ghost LCD effects

Barrels of Fun title; unplayed by speaker; 525-unit production; spinning shot mech with 50+ ball paths; high hype; described as random theme with phenomenal execution

Barrels of Fun title; planned for future double-feature tournament at The Flipper Room alongside Predator

Barrels of Fun pinball machine based on California landmark; 525-unit limited production; features hologram display, revolving turntable, magnetic ball catches, 13 room modes

Limited edition pinball machine based on real San Jose landmark; unit #8 in production run

Spooky Pinball title with long line at Expo; displayed in Barrels of Fun special room

Barrels of Fun limited release (525 units: 425 US, 24 Australia, 100 international) that sold out in 2 days; featured 12-minute Carl D'Angelo gameplay video; includes turntable, screen-as-hologram effect, inline drop targets, collapsing tower; David Vaness spent more development money on this than Dune + Labyrinth combined

Barrels of Fun's haunted house themed pinball machine with rotating turntable, Pepper's Ghost effect, 525 unit production limit, ~$20,000 AUD pricing

Spooky Pinball title with four flippers, more unique ball paths, gore-horror theme; reviewer ranks as A+ vs Evil Dead's A; positioned as Spooky's best overall game

Barrels of Fun's latest limited-production pinball game; features dynamic turntable mechanic, 13 room modes, horror-themed design; ~500 units produced; very early in code development

Barrels of Fun's third pinball game; original IP based on actual historic house in San Jose, California; features falling tower, rotating staircase, séance room mechanics; approximately 25% code complete; 525 units production planned

Spooky Pinball title; sold out within 24-48 hours; used as comparison point for Beetlejuice's unprecedented pre-reveal sell-out

Barrels of Fun late-2025 release; unique layout with challenging shots; good audio from Dirty Pool; slightly frustrating to play overall

2 units at Beach; Barrels of Fun placed copy at actual Winchester Mystery House tourist location

Barrels of Fun pinball machine; extremely limited production; based on San Jose Bay Area landmark; unit 8 shown in unboxing

New pinball game from Barrels of Fun themed around the historic Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, California; limited to 525 units; features Pepper's Ghost display and four flippers; designed by Carl D'Angelo

Barrels of Fun 2025 release; Carl D'Angelo's first pinball design; sold out allotment immediately

Barrels of Fun title; now playable at Mystery House gift shop (San Jose), LITT Pinball Bar (Minneapolis), and Pinsomniacs Pinball (Jacksonville); available at $1 per game at Mystery House location

Barrels of Fun title; sold out; new gameplay stream released by Joel and Jared Engelberth on YouTube

Barrels of Fun's latest game; livestreamed from On Tilt at Ayce Gogi Korean BBQ in Van Nuys, CA

Barrels of Fun title; 525-unit production run completing in H1 2026

Barrels of Fun title; highlighted at Pinball at the Beach show; author has not yet played it

Barrels of Fun pinball game with 525 units in production; 9-month estimated timeline; second public location opened in Oshkosh, Wisconsin

Barrels of Fun title; 525 total orders; estimated 9-month production timeline; becoming primary production focus

Spooky Pinball title; Don has one on order; described as coming soon

Spooky Pinball game; Don hopes to see playable copies at Pinball at the Beach for additional evaluation time

New pinball machine based on California mansion attraction; 525 units; $11,600 MSRP; Pepper's Ghost effects; limited production model

Spooky title sold out 525 units; going into immediate production, forcing production pause on other titles

Barrels of Fun third release; Don describes as 'triple double' success; part of loyalty/contest progression

Barrels of Fun release; sold out with waiting lists; $11,600 MSRP; praised for Pepper's Ghost mechanic, palette system, tight shot design; 25% production cap; described as Haunted Mansion spiritual equivalent

Barrels of Fun pinball title; 525-unit limited run; sold out in 2 days; featured Pepper's Ghost effects; production timeline estimated 10 months through August 2025

Barrels of Fun title; 2 units on display generating 20-25 minute wait times; exclusively playable at Expo previously; new backglass featuring sandworm art

Boutique game; 500 units; Don cites as evidence of collective boutique sales (~5,000 units) impacting Stern market

Barrels of Fun title; deposits actively trading on secondary market at $2-3k premiums; 4-flipper game with trap-and-go gameplay; discussed as moderately polarizing design

Barrels of Fun title; production on B-line while Dune continues on A-line; 525 units limited; high FOMO; customers not reselling

Barrels of Fun title with 525 unit limited production; completely sold out; features Pepper's Ghost effects, trap-and-go gameplay, brown/themed aesthetic

Barrels of Fun title; Don has deposit down; no longer available for order; Brad Albright artwork praised

Spooky Pinball title with 4 flippers, rotisserie feature; estimated 25-50% Beetlejuice buyer overlap; described as polarizing; expected at Pinball at the Beach

Spooky Pinball title; game-of-show with highest demand, 4-5 machines with 1-2 hour queues, $5,250 MSRP, praised for Brad Albright's cohesive art direction and Pepper's Ghost mechanics

Recent Spooky release; hosts discuss overlap with Beetlejuice buyer demographics and as reference for Winchester/Easter egg implementation

New Barrels of Fun pinball game based on historical Winchester Mystery House attraction in San Jose; features curse theme related to Winchester rifle company legacy; scheduled for June 2025 release but details emerging at Expo 2025

Barrels of Fun shipping; appearing at locations including Flipper Room (California), Glow in the Park (Wisconsin), Game Galaxy (Tennessee)

Barrels of Fun surprise release; instant sellout; featured Pepper's Ghost mechanic; surprise hit of Expo with 30-person vendor wait lines; Carl D'Angelo as new designer

Barrels of Fun release; unique theme (California tourist attraction); sold out to distributors and consumers; praised for music, sound design, and complete gameplay implementation

Recent Spooky release used as comparison point for value/pricing analysis vs Beetlejuice

Barrels of Fun pinball game; completely sold out with no second production run planned; Carl D'Angelo's first official pinball design; features turntable mechanics inspired by Batman 66

Spooky Pinball title played by hosts; had lines at Pinball at the Beach; Travis played 2 games total; Keith Elwin demonstrated exceptional skill on it

Barrels of Fun limited edition (525 units) released Monday at 1 PM, sold out by next morning; striking copper patina-teal armor color and Pepper's Ghost effect; gateway product driving Dune interest

Barrels of Fun 2025 title; 525-unit limited run; sold out within 24 hours; haunted house theme; gameplay observation reference for hosts

Limited edition (525 units) Barrels of Fun pinball machine based on historic San Jose mansion, featuring Pepper's Ghost display, four flippers, and narrative-driven haunted house exploration gameplay

Spooky release with surprise/rapid sellout; created FOMO dynamic; both hosts missed purchasing opportunity

Spooky Pinball title; Brad Albright created artwork; mentioned alongside Monster League Hockey as part of Albright's Expo 2025 portfolio

Spooky/Barrels collaborative game designed by Carl D'Angelo; sold out 525 units in 24 hours at $11,600; cited as market validation disproving 'no money in pinball' narrative

Barrels of Fun pinball game; 525 units produced; sold out in 48 hours; features turntable mechanism, Pepper's Ghost effect, 6 of 13 planned modes

Spooky Pinball title; sold out within 1.5 days of Expo reveal; features Pepper's Ghost hologram effect, turntable toy, possession-themed callouts; approximately 25% complete in development; designed by Carl D'Angelo

Spooky Pinball title; currently reselling for $20k in secondary market; positioned as competitor to Pokémon for collector value; Kaneda predicts Pokémon will significantly outperform in long-term value despite Winchester's current strength

New Barrels of Fun pinball release; limited to 525 units; features rotating turntable, inline drops, UV reactive ink, holographic display, theme based on haunted mansion

Barrels of Fun title; discussed as potentially underproduced due to underestimated demand; example of manufacturer regretting limited run

Spooky Pinball precedent; sold out 1.5 days after playfield reveal; contrasts with Beetlejuice sell-out before gameplay visibility

Barrels of Fun limited title (525 units); mentioned as precedent for justified artificial scarcity; buyers not reselling

Barrels of Fun pinball game, 525-unit limited run at $11,600 MSRP; designed by Carl D'Angelo with rules and playfield design; featured revolving hallway, collapsing tower, magnetic saves; sold out within one day of reveal despite obscure license

Bells and Chimes/Spooky pinball game shown at Expo; criticized for overly bright playfield lighting; features rotating mechanism in back

Barrels of Fun machine added to Scrapple Land; first design from Carl D'Angelo; licensed from California roadside attraction

Barrels of Fun title that sold out; Leslie Rockman grew up near the real Winchester Mystery House in California

Commercial game by Barrels of Fun that won praise at Expo; positioned as competitor to homebrew section for community attention; features audio work by Jeff Dodson from Dirty Pool.

Spooky Pinball/Barrels of Fun title; 525 units; sold out in 24 hours; generated hour-long queues; praised for artwork and lighting

Spooky Pinball game designed by Carl D'Angelo; sold out quickly; praised for playfield flow and cinematic design; built on FAST hardware

Barrels of Fun second release 2025; limited production (~999 units); described as 'wild' with universal rave reviews; not widely available at locations

Spooky Pinball game released days before Expo 2025; described as 'star of the show'; 500-unit limited run; noted for ghost pepper effect

Spooky Pinball title being reviewed; features spinning table, inline drops, complex mechanical design; criticized for theme selection

Spooky game; B-plus flow estimate; slightly more flow than Evil Dead; cabinet art mixed reception

Barrels of Fun title by Carl D'Angelo; described as gorgeous but difficult shooter; features Pepper's Ghost optical effect; demonstrated at Houston

Spooky Pinball title with Brad Albright artwork; praised as beautiful game Shannon and his wife want to play

Barrels of Fun 2025 release; on 2025 list but not in top 5s

Barrels of Fun title; mentioned as cool/innovative design by Carl D'Angelo

Barrels of Fun title; hosts attempted to purchase but sold out; praised as excellent game

Spooky title; production sample stage; ~8-10 units completed; steady shipment expected to begin soon

Spooky title; sold out instantly; production comparison point to Walking Dead LE (500 units); estimated 25-50% overlap with Beetlejuice buyers

Barrels of Fun release; 2 machines at Pinball at the Beach maintained ~30-minute lines; no topper displayed

Limited edition original IP pinball by Barrels of Fun, designed by Carl D'Angelo with art by Brad Albright, 525-unit production, sold out within 24 hours before Pinball Expo, features turntable, Pepper's Ghost effect, and LED screen integration

Barrels of Fun release; 525 unit production; sold out in two days; vastly outsold Dune (2+ times in same timeframe); designed by Carl; limited FOMO-driven success; campy haunted house theme

Spooky Pinball title; features turntable and Pepper's Ghost screen with interactive mechanics; praised for innovation and artwork by Brad Albright

Upcoming Barrels of Fun pinball game featuring complex mode selection, turntable multiball, and advanced lighting; primary focus of interview

Barrels of Fun pinball machine; sold 525+ units in two days; described as the company's commercial success that saved them; positioned as major contrast to Dune's weak performance; slated to enter full production in March 2026

Recent boutique release with sold-out allocation; secondary market spot prices reaching $5,000+ premiums above MSRP

Upcoming pinball machine by Barrels of Fun; features custom 3D modeling of real Winchester House rooms, '90s-inspired audio/animation design, unconventional rules, manufacturing starting in couple weeks

Barrels of Fun title; extremely limited (525 units); manufacturing expected Feb/March 2026; high FOMO and hype; buyers not reselling

Spooky Pinball release; production game 7 shows wiring/assembly quality issues; instant pre-order success (525 units)

Barrels of Fun pinball machine; historical mansion in California with architectural eccentricities; features rotating turntable mechanic, Pepper's Ghost display, six room modes

Spooky Pinball release praised as successful due to authentic, culturally interesting theme choice over big IP

Mentioned as title with upcoming release competing for collector interest against Alice and Pokémon

Boutique game; referenced as delayed title; Kaneda criticizes 4-5 month delays between reveal and manufacturing

Popular recent release; Kaneda references helping people sell Winchester spots for strong profit

Upcoming/recent pinball game; Kaneda notes community excitement has shifted away from Stern toward this title

Spooky Pinball haunted house game; sold out instantly; contrasted with Dune's poor launch

Recently announced Barrels pinball game; 525 pre-orders in 2 days; targeting Halloween delivery; designer-attributed to Carl; secondary market speculation active

Barrels game; priced at $11.6K; mentioned for upcoming public feedback at shows

Recent release; among top-3 games exciting the community; generated strong reception at Pinball at the Beach

Winchester Manufacturing game. Over $1M in deposits collected at $2K each. Production estimated April 2025. Praised for unique theme integration and Pepper ghost screen. Playfield layout considered stunning but potentially difficult.

Spooky Pinball title; 4 flippers, no upper playfield, trap-and-go gameplay; estimated 25-50% overlap with Beetlejuice buyers; described as polarizing

Unspecified manufacturer; Kaneda spent significant time observing it at Expo

Barrels of Fun game; 525 units sold; production timeline extends through 2026

Spooky Pinball game; recent success that Kaneda characterizes as somewhat lucky/flukey

Mentioned as upcoming game expected to be foundation piece for new collections

Spooky game that is highly sought after with secondary market prices inflated $8,000+ above MSRP; music by Jeff Dodson (Dirty Pool); represents FOMO-driven boutique success

Jersey Jack Pinball game; compared unfavorably to Beetlejuice for having tighter, riskier layout

Recent Stern title mentioned as potential purchase consideration

Pinball game that previously featured side-chaining audio technology

Spooky Pinball game with Victorian horror theme; licensed property; features intricate illustrated playfield, backglass, and cabinet art by Brad Albright; internal code name 'Springfield'

Game referenced in context of collector demand/alienation from Stern

New surprise release from Barrels of Fun; haunted house theme based on real Winchester Mystery House; Pro model priced at $11,600; ~525 units planned; code 25% complete at reveal

Game in production; ~95% of pre-order customers have not yet played; only ~4 show games in circulation; community not flipping for profit

Recent Spooky Pinball release; limited run (116 units); outsold Dune in 2 days vs 6 months; $20k+ price point; expected before Halloween

Competitor game receiving praise; positioned as example of superior alternative to Stern offerings

Game referenced with long wait lines; Kaneda missed initial play opportunity but plans to play day two

Boutique game by Barrels of Fun with 525 units sold out. Kaneda questions manufacturing timeline claims and criticizes factory tour presentation as staged.

Pinball game Jeff has worked on in the industry

Barrels of Fun game that sold out 525 units at expo; described as challenging, beautifully designed, with strong community reception

Spooky Pinball game with only 525 units total production. Secondary market showing $5,000+ premiums. Example of artificial scarcity driving resale value. Some waitlist spots not expected to fulfill until end of 2025.

Barrels Pinball game that sold out in two days, major commercial success

Reference game with complex layout, multiple flippers, drop targets; cited as mechanically richer than Pokemon

Barrels of Fun production; not yet shipping; eligible for design/theme awards but not gameplay

Referenced for Pepper's ghost visual effect creating 'magical state of disbelief' in playfield

Barrels of Fun release; sold 525 deposits in 2 days; compared favorably to Dune's 6-month sales pace

Limited edition game with 525 units, completely sold out post-Expo 2025, subject of primary discussion regarding FOMO-driven hype