Joe now sells Stern pinball machines

Propeller Arcade is one of very few arcades regularly doing curated film screenings with deep-cut programming

Food Fight world record had stood since 1984 before Justin set the new record in 2021

Food Fight Frenzy uses completely new code written from scratch while incorporating original Atari artwork

Zeke's Peak arcade game is in production as an art package variant of Ice Cold Beer remake

Ice Cold Beer remake license allows custom art packages for side art and bezel customization

Joe is selling Stern Pinball machines through Compulsive Pinball with competitive pricing.

Games Done Quick originated at MAGFest before becoming a major independent event.

Whitewater's bonus structure is similar to Hocus Pocus (minimal scoring multiplier if you don't ball-control well)

Indie arcade games require active community nurturing through events and engagement to succeed, unlike classic arcade games that rely on nostalgia

Glitch Bar is ranked in Joe's top 3 arcades in the country

Killer Queen community at Glitch Bar is 'very large' relative to Killer Queen scenes at other locations in the country

Joe has visited approximately 50 arcades over the last 6-7 years

Joe achieved top 250 WPPR ranking at INDISC

Joe still works on redemption games as of the presentation date and is self-employed

Joe from Pinball Star had approximately nine Spinal Tap machines coming into the country

Sundrop soda was originally formulated to mix with moonshine

Iron Maiden pinball performs poorly on location compared to other Stern titles despite music theme and heavy music focus

Majority of pinball machines are now sold to home users rather than commercial operators

Joe's tournament competition schedule makes weekly Head2Head Pinball Podcast participation unsustainable

The T-Rex mech on Premium/LE could be one of the best toys ever designed in pinball

The Raptor Pit on Premium features a post-up mechanism that converts to dirty pool, adding significant gameplay depth compared to Pro

Jurassic Park will be a commercial success ('smash')

Cosmic Carnival's modular challenge-mode design would work well for location operators changing themes monthly

Joe has undisclosed insider information about Cosmic Carnival that makes him particularly interested in its success

Boutique manufacturers are struggling to place machines at location/arcade venues compared to Jersey Jack despite similar pricing

Ghostbusters skill shot system needs redesign because missing it creates insurmountable deficit through punishing mode-start ghost target requirement

Ghostbusters captive ball multiplier mechanic is broken and does not function despite advertising it grants multipliers

The Walking Dead code updates transformed the game from universally disliked to universally appreciated

X-Men Iceman ramp bug (ramp moving mid-shot, directing ball down center) was present in original code and disabled in tournament code

Code updates could salvage Ghostbusters by fixing scoring imbalances and making gameplay more rewarding rather than punishing

Black Knight Pro may be superior to LE based on upper playfield design simplicity compared to Black Knight 2000

Houdini is approximately 70% complete and requires significant rework of shot routing before it can be considered ready for production.

Superbands (modern aftermarket flipper rubber) have inferior grip and bounce properties compared to vintage rubber