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Capcom Pinball

companyactive10 mentionsFirst seen Jul 1, 2007Last seen Feb 17, 2026

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Capcom Pinball was a Japanese pinball manufacturer and division of Capcom that operated as a pinball game producer. The company employed notable creative talent including Python Anghelo (creative director), Jeff Powell (sound designer), Chris Granner (head of Sound Department), and Mark Ritchie (head of engineering). Known for titles such as Big Bang Bar, Kingpin, Pinball Magic, Airborne, and Breakshot, Capcom Pinball eventually became defunct, with its assets acquired by Gene Cunningham.

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    Capcom Pinball's pinball division was launched in 1995

    Source: Pinball NewsSTAN FUKUOKA DIES
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    Capcom skipped the typical 10-15 machine prototype run for Flipper Football and went straight to production

    Source: Knapp ArcadePorn and Punching Bags...The Collapse of Capcom Pinball

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  • Created Big Bang Bar prototype; closed operations; remaining stock purchased by Gene Cunningham

    THE STRONG ACQUIRES PINBALL ARCHIVEJun 28, 2018
  • Pinball manufacturer active 1995 onwards; commissioned Stan for artwork on Breakshot, Big Bang Bar, and Kingpin before division closure

    STAN FUKUOKA DIESAug 28, 2024
  • Capcom's pinball division that shut down before Red Line Fever could reach production; also developed Zingy Bingy and Big Bang Bar

    The Paperboy of Pinball Machines that Almost WasJan 23, 2023
  • Defunct pinball division of Capcom that operated 1995-1997, produced 7 games total

    Porn and Punching Bags...The Collapse of Capcom PinballMar 31, 2022
  • Pinball division where Mark Richie worked as head of engineering; designed Kingpin

    TOPCast 49: Mark RitchieAug 29, 2007
  • Manufacturer where Granner became head of Sound Department after leaving Williams; used two-voice recording hardware

    TOPCast 47: Chris GrannerAug 5, 2007

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Pinball manufacturer where Jeff Powell worked as primary sound designer; produced games including Pinball Magic, Breakshot, Big Bang Bar, and Airborne

TOPCast 43: Jeff PowellJul 8, 2007
  • Japanese manufacturer where Python worked as creative director; promised creative freedom but constrained by profit/BOM concerns; referred to as 'black hole' by Python

    TOPCast 42: Python AngheloJul 1, 2007
  • Former manufacturer; company where Sam Zehr previously worked

    Big News About Upcoming Bally Williams Pinball RemakesDec 31, 2025
  • Defunct pinball division; assets acquired by Gene Cunningham; produced games including Big Bang Bar, Kingpin, Pinball Magic, Airborne

    Episode 119 – Where No Pinhead Has Gone BeforeDec 2, 2019