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Shane Black

personactive24 mentionsFirst seen Sep 17, 2018Last seen Nov 5, 2025

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Shane Black is a prominent pinball community personality and operator involved in multiple aspects of the pinball ecosystem. He co-hosts Gonzo's Pinball Flipperama, operates Maple Pinball arcade venue in Ontario where he hosts tournaments, and is actively involved in pinball restoration work including the Radical restoration project. He maintains connections across the pinball community, including relationships with arcade operators and homebrew game developers, and has demonstrated expertise in playfield restoration and machine maintenance.

Aliases

Shane

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Facts

  • achievementOwns a Labyrinth pinball machine with a topperhigh
  • affiliationAssociated with Ace Gogi locationmedium
  • attributePrefers pinball over arcade gameshighfrom 2026-01-29
  • roleCo-host on Gonzo's Pinball Flipperamahighfrom 2025-08-27
  • roleHandles playfield, ramps, plastics, and top-side parts restoration workhigh
  • roleOperator of Maple Pinball arcade venue in Ontariohigh
  • roleTournament host at Maple Pinball arcade

Claims (1)

  • factualhigh

    The Deadpool launch party event had 70 attendees

    Source: Shane BlackDeadpool Heads-Up Launch Party @ AYCE Gogi

Recent Mentions (24)

  • Artist/designer credited with monochrome visual design of Godzilla 70th Anniversary edition

    Episode 974: "My Thoughts on Godzilla 70th"Jul 10, 2024
  • Industry figure; mentioned as colleague/peer in podcast context; unclear if filmmaker or community member

    Episode 635: "What Will JJP 2022 Pricing Be?"Dec 30, 2021
  • Color/paint scheme used on playfield elements (dots, outlanes); also referenced as historical premium cabinet finish option

    The Walking Dead Remastered by Stern: Bit by the rainbow, hard! Ranted from Raccoon City Arcade.Nov 5, 2025
  • Mentioned as part of producer community/network

    Producer Talk - TPFDec 25, 2023
  • Co-host of launch party; recognized as regular organizer of pinball launch parties; mentioned as running events frequently with high attendance (70 people at this event)

    Deadpool Heads-Up Launch Party @ AYCE GogiSep 17, 2018
  • Venue operator/host of the launch tournament at A Stogie; tournament named after him

    Black Knight: Sword of Rage On Tilt Heads-Up Launch Tournament

Contradictions

  • Existing: Shane Black is operator of Maple Pinball arcade venue in Ontario (mention 7)vsConflicting: Shane Black is operator at Tilt arcade (mention 0)
    Unresolved
  • Existing: Shane Black associated with Ace Gogi location (mentions 2, 3)vsConflicting: No other mentions corroborate Shane Black's association with Ace Gogi; mentions 1-3 appear to conflate different individuals
    Resolved
    accepted_new · Mar 2, 2026

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May 29, 2020
  • Pinball artist/designer; associated with Stern's Knight-themed game teaser

    Episode 2 TPF and Twipys Plus Love Letters!Mar 26, 2019
  • Referenced in teaser; unclear if related to pinball game design or incidental reference

    Halloween Pinball Teaser, Spooky Pinball LLCJun 29, 2021
  • Manufacturer of t-molding and related cosmetic components used in the restoration

    Monopoly - My New Stern Pinball Rags To Riches Pinball ProjectJul 30, 2025
  • Superchat donor acknowledged by George during gameplay with $4.6 billion score callout

    Batman '66 (Stern) Premium Part 2Nov 26, 2019
  • Credited for various quality touches on the machine (leg levelers, keychain design, polish)

    Rick & Morty Pinball First Look & UnboxingJun 18, 2020
  • Paint color/finish used on cabinet legs; used to identify which legs belong to which machines

    We got 4 new (older) pinball machines to set up!Jul 29, 2020
  • Referenced as original artist for classic Centaur playfield; Don uses his name as shorthand for the original non-colorized art style he preferred

    DPPV haggis reactJul 9, 2023
  • Referenced in context of a Shane Black head design being assembled at Spooky Pinball

    Spooky Pinball factory tour 2024! So much space for activities! Pinball!Oct 26, 2024
  • Classic pinball designer of original Centaur (1980s); referenced as legacy designer

    Don's Pinball Podcast #53 VIDEO!!!Jul 7, 2023
  • Has a topper for Labyrinth; had it when game was at Van Eyes

    Labyrinth Pinball v2026.01.30 Gameplay Stream | Barrels of Fun | New Audio Package!Jan 31, 2026
  • Operator of Maple Pinball arcade venue in Ontario, tournament host, emphasized importance of being credited in content

    Pinball Pick Up Adventure for a Mousin' Around & Gilligan's IslandDec 24, 2025
  • Co-host/personality on tour; expresses pinball preference over arcade games; participates in Mike Tyson Duchess boxer game

    Tour of B.R.I. Taproom & Pinball Arcade in Tempe, Arizona!Jan 29, 2026
  • Next in workflow for Radical restoration; will handle playfield, ramps, plastics, and top-side parts after Kevin's cabinet work

    The Grasley Garage! Radical is done, Flintstones progress & more!Oct 5, 2025
  • Co-host on Gonzo's Pinball Flipperama; appears throughout unboxing and gameplay

    Incredible Pinball Machine | Unboxing Spooky Pinball’s Evil Dead – First Look & Gameplay Showcase!Aug 27, 2025
  • Associated with Ace Gogi; credited by David Vaness for tipping him off to Carl D'Angelo's whitewood project work

    Sold OutOct 17, 2025
  • From Ace Gogi; mentioned as person David Van Ness observed working on whitewood game, one of the signals that led to Carl recruitment

    SPECIAL - Winchester Mystery House w/ David Van Es & Karl DeAngeloOct 13, 2025
  • Friend at Ace location who informed David about Carl's homebrew work

    Winchester Mystery House Pinball with Karl DeAngeloOct 30, 2025
  • Operator at Tilt arcade with early Labyrinth machine that has proven reliable

    Dirty Pool Podcast Ep05 – Maker of Mischief: David Van Es from Barrels of FunMay 27, 2025