Major pinball manufacturer. Referenced regarding modern game features, LCD screens, and lighting specifications.

Manufacturer of Pokémon Premium

Manufacturer of machines featured in video

Major pinball manufacturer; Pokémon mentioned as recent release with complex code

Manufacturer of the Rush pinball machine

Major pinball manufacturer; target of critique for designing accessible games like Pokémon Pinball and making design compromises like removing guns from John Wick

Major pinball manufacturer with US and Brazil facilities

Manufacturer of Aerosmith and other pinball machines, producer of the Spike 2 platform

Manufacturer of Pokémon Premium pinball machine

Manufacturer of Pokémon Premium and other modern pinball machines discussed

Manufacturer of Pokémon Premium

Major pinball manufacturer, based in Chicago area near American Pinball's Palatine facility

Manufacturer of Pokémon LE and other machines; subject of quality control discussion; uses Spike 3 platform and has made recent design changes (zip ties, cash box locks).

Manufacturer of Batman '66 pinball machine

Manufacturer of Pokémon Premium Edition pinball machine being unboxed

Manufacturer of Pokémon Pinball, Transformers, Harry Potter, and Mountain Dew commission game

Major pinball manufacturer providing championship prize

Major pinball manufacturer with rumored Mountain Dew machine, Transformers Cornerstone game, and Pokémon titles

Pinball manufacturer sponsoring the Stern Pro Circuit tournament series

Major pinball manufacturer with factory historically located within a mile of TPC; games featured at opening including Meteor (1979)

Major pinball manufacturer; hosts 'Stern of the Union' monthly address; produces Pokemon

Major pinball manufacturer; Godzilla, Jaws, Jurassic Park, King Kong, Pokemon, and rumored Transformers Cornerstone titles mentioned as shipping/upcoming

Manufacturer of Pokémon Pinball; acknowledged as dominant in production capacity

Major pinball manufacturer with factory in Elk Grove Village; recently released multiple games approaching or at 1.0 code versions

Manufacturer and primary subject of newsletter

Commercial pinball manufacturer observed by Marco Pinball crew evaluating homebrew games at Expo

Manufacturer of Pokemon Pinball; criticized for LE cabinet decal quality (regular stickers vs. radial); praised for playfield clarity and audio-visual design; expected to deliver significant code updates

Primary subject of episode; manufacturer of connected pinball machines; developer of Insider Connected app

Mentioned as competitor that was making 'good games' during Gottlieb's difficult 1980s period

Major pinball manufacturer, Emily won two new-in-box Stern machines as Lions Classic prize

Manufacturer releasing D&D 1.0 code update; primary subject of video

Manufacturer of Batman machine used in review; known for using hot glue on ribbon cables and specific installation designs

Major pinball manufacturer; their Venom machine is featured prominently and was ordered by Dutch Pinball Museum

Manufacturer discussed extensively; producer of Spike 2 platform machines (21 total produced according to Kurt); Keith Elwin designs for Stern mentioned

Manufacturer of Pokemon Pinball; responsible for assembly and quality control issues discovered during unboxing

Modern pinball manufacturer; host suggests they should remaster Alaska

Major pinball manufacturer with upcoming Mountain Dew, Transformers, and Fallout machines

Sponsored championship prize of NIB (new-in-box) pinball machine for winner

Provided NIB (new in box) pinball machine as championship prize

Major manufacturer; Jurassic Park referenced as Pinball Pursuit's first rental machine

Largest pinball manufacturer; releasing Pokémon as multi-generational IP play

Major pinball manufacturer; George Gomez and Jack Danger are designers for Stern

Major pinball manufacturer; headquarters approximately 15 minutes from Pinball Capital venue

Major competitor criticized for fragile business model, high fixed costs, weak artwork-focused design, and vulnerability to sales variability

Major pinball manufacturer; currently pausing Pokemon LE production pending cosmetic parts; subject of production and market discussion

Major pinball manufacturer, subject of discussion regarding early game releases, code updates, warranty policy changes, and upcoming Pokémon machine.

Pinball manufacturer; discussed as later innovator in melody-based game openings

Mentioned as later entrant to game start melodies in pinball sound design

Manufacturer of Pokémon, Jaws, Stranger Things, and other games discussed

Major pinball manufacturer; operates All Access membership program with factory tours; discussed for their closed system approach and market dominance.

Major pinball manufacturer; producing Pokémon; now shipping Limited Edition units

Comparative reference point for reliability and production methodology; manufacturer of Pokemon and other recent games

Major manufacturer, developing Fallout and Transformers per insider reports, shipping Pokemon units, Kaneda reports good working relationship, drops 'banger' games every 4 months

Major pinball manufacturer; released King Kong, Walking Dead Remaster, and Star Wars Empire (all discussed at TPF 2026).

Had booth at TPF run by Fun Distributing; no new announcements or accessory drops; Pokemon competition with leaderboards

Pinball manufacturer; Project Pinball purchases machines at full cost; provided production decals at cost for Dean Grover's prototype restoration

Manufacturer of Pokemon, criticized for packaging decisions, praised for manufacturing capacity

Pinball machine manufacturer; providing new-in-box machine as prize

Major pinball manufacturer discussed in context of potential acquisition of Turner Pinball technology

Major pinball manufacturer with multiple machines discussed in secondary market pricing segment

Modern pinball manufacturer that Commander mentioned used to be nice but expressed preference for Williams machines

Mentioned in context of Gamatron machine with Lightning ROMs that Mike was testing with altered speech sounds.

Manufacturer of Dungeons and Dragons pinball machine; primary exhibitor at Gary Con 2026

Major manufacturer; Kaneda discusses pricing ceiling ($13K), strategy of feature/cost reduction, Spike 3 platform potential, and declining secondary market value retention

Major manufacturer; upcoming releases include Transformers G1 and a remaster (AC/DC or KISS); booth run by Fun distributor

Largest pinball manufacturer; showcased Pokémon at TPF; released Pokémon LE this week; managing Insider Connected implementation

Major pinball manufacturer; has strongest marketing infrastructure in industry with dedicated field marketing program led by Michael Grant; Pokemon game shipping but still has app integration issues

Major manufacturer; Kaneda criticizes $13k+ pricing for games without toppers; references James Bond 60th $20k pricing

Manufacturer of Austin Powers (2001) and other machines discussed; major pinball manufacturer

Manufacturer of Pokémon Pinball; representatives Lloyd, Joanna, and Stefan attending stream

Pokémon booth at TPF with multiple machines; Pokémon available in Pro/Premium/LE tiers; Walking Dead and John Wick also on display

Major pinball manufacturer with booth at Texas Pinball Festival; producing Pokemon, Circus Voltaire remasters; no new game announcements mentioned (Jack withheld details from seminar)

Major manufacturer; displayed Pokémon machines (Pro/Premium), Star Wars: Fall of the Empire, Walking Dead Remastered at TPF

Major pinball manufacturer announcing code update for John Wick

Major pinball manufacturer; produces Aerosmith, Pokemon, and other games; has vault/archive system for discontinued titles; referenced by host as not providing Pokemon to Flip N Out

Major pinball manufacturer with significant booth presence at TPF 2026, displaying Pokemon and other titles

Major manufacturer; criticized for four years of money-losing LEs that damaged collectability; Pokemon LE in secondary market

Major manufacturer criticized alongside others for quality control issues in modern releases

Major pinball manufacturer exhibiting at TPF 2026 through Fun! vendor stand

Manufacturer of Jaws and Pokémon; confirmed as Pokémon release publisher for 2026

Major manufacturer; producing Pokemon, Godzilla, King Kong; discussed for manufacturing scale and quality control challenges

Major pinball manufacturer, discussed as ideal publisher for Back to the Future remake

Manufacturer of multiple pinball machines featured at the arcade

Major pinball manufacturer; rumored to debut Pokemon topper at TPF; typically represented by Marco Specialties at show

Major pinball manufacturer, games featured include Foo Fighters (2023), The Uncanny X-Men (2024), Black Knight: Sword of Rage (2019)

Major pinball manufacturer, referenced for animation quality and design sophistication compared to Turner's smaller studio

Major pinball manufacturer; employer of Seth Davis; maintains game collection and 15-minute daily play policy

Manufacturer of Star Wars: Fall of the Empire and other modern licensed pinball games

Pinball manufacturer; author references King Kong: Myth of Terror Island (Stern, 2025) as influenced by Congo's design

Referenced in discussion of iconic sound design examples (Star Wars theme overuse, Stranger Things Demogorgon tension)

Launched Insider Connected in 2021, validating connected pinball concept that Scorbit had pioneered

Major pinball manufacturer, showcased Star Wars: Fall of the Empire at Expo 2025

Manufacturer of The Walking Dead pinball machine

Manufacturer announcing The Walking Dead Remastered; pursuing remaster strategy following Metallica Remastered success

Manufacturer of Star Wars: Fall of the Empire

Manufacturer of Walking Dead Remastered and other Spike 3 platform games

Manufacturer of Star Wars: Fall of the Empire, King Kong, and Dungeons & Dragons

Major pinball manufacturer; Venom (2023) cited as last modern game added to IPDB

Manufactures pinball machines; runs the 2026 Stern Pro Circuit competitive series

Rumored potential partner to produce Back to the Future with Dutch Pinball, based on cryptic comments; partnership unconfirmed

Manufacturer of Pokemon by Stern Pinball; described as 'the largest manufacturer of pinball games in the world'

Manufacturer of King Kong and other nominees; won two TWIPY awards through King Kong

Modern pinball manufacturer; produced Lord of the Rings machine referenced in Barenaked Ladies song

Major manufacturer ruled out as unlikely candidate due to DCC being too new/risky for their typical licensing approach

Manufacturer of Pokémon Pinball, releasing it as their first 2026 title

Major pinball manufacturer; home pinball products start at $5,000, cited as market comparison point

Major pinball manufacturer; releasing Walking Dead Remastered and other modern machines; has streaming channel and content production infrastructure in Chicago facility

Major pinball manufacturer; employer of Raymond Davidson; uses C++ codebase and Lyman Sheets' modular system architecture

Pinball manufacturer launching Stern Army program to promote location pinball; offers priority shipment to Army locations; provides marketing assets and webinars to members

Pinball manufacturer; employs Raymond Davidson, John Borg, Lyman Sheets, and other software/design team members; produces music-themed games and uses C++ code architecture

Manufacturer and organizer of Stern Army program; provides resources, assets, prize support, and priority game shipments to Stern Army locations

Major pinball manufacturer; subjects of discussion include Pokemon manufacturing issue, Godzilla Gold rumor, pricing, communication failures

Major manufacturer; produced Pokemon; compared to boutique manufacturers in pricing and design philosophy

Criticized for poor NDA/leak security; subject of speculation about intentional leak strategy

Stern Rewards Program sponsor; offers incentives for IFPA-ranked competitive players

Manufacturer of Pokémon pinball

Major pinball manufacturer; producing Pokémon pinball and hosting the Stern Pro Championship

Major pinball manufacturer; released Walking Dead remaster, producing Spike 3 cabinets with expression lights

Major pinball manufacturer participating in Worldwide Beetlejuice Pinball Day celebrations on October 14th with Walking Dead gameplay reveal

Pinball manufacturer; JC recently completed factory tour visit

Competing pinball manufacturer; referenced with friendly ribbing at JJP seminar; Premium model used as price comparison for Harry Potter Arcade Edition

Major pinball manufacturer mentioned in pitch setup discussion; referenced as industry standard

Major pinball manufacturer; displayed ~200 machines at Pinball at the Beach; working on Walking Dead remaster code

Major pinball manufacturer; released Pokémon Pinball; securing major IP licenses; producing at high volume; mentioned as market leader that operators/collectors prefer over Jersey Jack

Major pinball manufacturer; referenced in layout flow comparison context

Competitor manufacturer; used as comparison point for ball size and standard equipment

Manufacturer of Star Wars pinball; largest pinball manufacturer

Manufacturer of The Walking Dead, Batman, and rumored new Star Wars pinball, based in Chicago, Illinois; recently held Batman pinball factory stream event

Manufacturer of Pokémon pinball machine currently in production

Major pinball manufacturer using Spike 3 platform in recent games including Walking Dead remake

Manufacturer of Jurassic Park Limited Edition and Dungeons & Dragons machines discussed in stream

Manufacturer of Walking Dead Remastered; Neil references their code enhancement plans

Major manufacturer present at Pinball at the Beach with extensive game collection; brought ~200 games to the show

Major pinball manufacturer; discussed in context of designer assignments and manufacturing timelines

Major pinball manufacturer; producing Pokémon; acknowledges and addressing Bulbasaur lane ball guide issue

Manufacturer of Pokémon; responsible for playfield pressing and quality control; affected by manufacturing tooling error

Manufacturer producing and developing Star Wars: Fall of the Empire; hosts the live-stream demonstration.

Major manufacturer with confirmed Pokémon release and upcoming Transformers, Fallout, AC/DC, and KISS remasters

Manufacturer of Pokémon Pinball

Major pinball manufacturer, producing Pokémon Pinball and Walking Dead Remastered with noted launch and design issues.

Major pinball manufacturer; released Pokémon Pro with identified ball drain issue

Released Version 0.92 'Rebel Rebellion (Part 1)' code for Star Wars: Fall of the Empire on March 12, 2026

Manufacturer of Godzilla pinball machine being modified

Referenced as manufacturing precedent for strategic talent acquisition; example of Keith Elwin hiring model

Video source; appears to be Stern's official commemorative production about Mustang pinball machines

Manufacturer posting holiday-themed content

Source of the video post; major pinball manufacturer

Manufacturer of Venom pinball machine

Modern pinball manufacturer; produced the 2007 Spider-Man machine that initiated Project Pinball

Pinball manufacturer where Greg Ferrer worked as art director for many years

Major pinball manufacturer; produces Venom, Stranger Things, Jaws, and many other titles discussed.

Major pinball manufacturer; previously built Medieval Madness remasters; now scaling back third-party manufacturing work; establishes pricing standard for industry

Major pinball manufacturer; John Trudeau was designing Iron Maiden for them; expected to separate from Trudeau professionally

Major pinball manufacturer where Keith Elwin is employed as designer; factory located near Chicago airport with new facility Keith has not yet visited

Manufacturer of Iron Maiden; Tim Sexton is employee; manufacturing constraints affecting distribution speed to West Coast

Referenced as competitor with topper code integration; compared against Jersey Jack's technology innovations

Manufacturer releasing multiple code updates including John Wick, Uncanny X-Men, and Jaws 50th Anniversary

Major pinball manufacturer producing Stranger Things and other games discussed

Major pinball manufacturer; Tim Sexton formerly employed as designer; recent game titles include Zeppelin

Major manufacturer referenced in discussion of unsigned translite and marketing practices.

Manufacturer of Jurassic Park and King Kong; Keith Elwin primary designer

Dominant pinball manufacturer; positioned as arcade-focused workhorse maker; known for proprietary OS, reliable hardware, Insider Connected feature, and high production capacity

Manufacturer of Pokémon; halting production on X-Men, James Bond, Stranger Things; Avengers Premium out of stock

Major pinball manufacturer; upcoming Star Wars game with media day September 10

Pinball manufacturer; subject of humor regarding pricing, limited editions, and product delays

Manufacturer; Don participated in hands-on Beetlejuice build; seeking themes that sell 1,000+ units; new unreleased game possibly coming to Pinball at the Beach

Manufacturer of Pokemon pinball machine (IP discussed)

Manufacturer of the C3PO Star Wars Expression Light topper; Don contacted them for troubleshooting support

Major pinball manufacturer; released Star Wars The Pin; implied to have designed machine under time/creative constraints

Major pinball manufacturer, released Star Wars, Metallica, and other recent titles

Major pinball manufacturer, releasing Star Wars pinball

Major pinball manufacturer; subject of speculation about potential Ghostbusters Remastered and strategic licensing reserves

Major manufacturer; Fallout, Pokemon, AC/DC Remastered, Transformers in pipeline; Expression Lights supply delays; denied Don dealer day access (other content creators allowed)

Major manufacturer; dominates connectivity market with Insider Connected; has real-time achievement system; rumored to be working on Corvette game

Major pinball manufacturer; Don discusses their games selling through to distributors; January 2026 game expected at TPF

Major pinball manufacturer; produces Kong, Funhouse (Pinball Brothers design), Star Wars Costco edition; employs designer Elwin

Manufacturer of Star Wars: Fall of the Empire and other modern pinball machines. Subject of performance criticism and praise throughout stream.

Major manufacturer with upcoming releases including Pokemon/Transformers; subject of speculation regarding production delays and launch timing

Emailed Don during the midnight release code-word reveal event

Major manufacturer; discussed for social media strategy, theme licensing competition with Spooky

Major pinball manufacturer; operates Insider Connected service; conducted media tour; under scrutiny for IC paid membership false advertising

Manufacturer of X-Men; demonstrated proprietary 3D modeling approach in development; moving toward more innovative game design

Major pinball manufacturer; flagship booth at Expo 2024; X-Men ranked among highest-hype games; donated structural materials to homebrew booth

Released official King Kong Topper days before Expo 2025; described as underwhelming; higher priced than competitor offerings

Game manufacturer; producing Star Wars machine under NDA; primary focus of mod market

Manufacturer of Pokemon, Godzilla; praised for recent theme choices; targeting arcade/family markets

Manufacturer with Kong game reveal event scheduled April 17th in Chicago

Major pinball manufacturer (implied context)

Major pinball manufacturer, released King Kong; held playtest event with ~35 attendees

Major pinball manufacturer; discussed for limited edition strategy and James Bond design

Major pinball manufacturer; released Godzilla, James Bond, Foo Fighters, Toy Story 4, Rush, Venom, Queen; criticized for high prices but praised for Godzilla and recent Foo Fighters

Major manufacturer; moving to new factory in August; releasing Venom in September; has multiple designers on staff

Modern continuation of Stern; later redesigned Sea Witch as The Beatles

Major pinball manufacturer; produced Godzilla and Bond Premium; handled cabinet replacements for affected Bond machines

Major pinball manufacturer; referenced for pricing strategy, version bloat (Pro/Elite/Premium/LE tiers), and Metallica/Godzilla releases

Major pinball manufacturer developing Jaws as cornerstone release; expanding production capacity

Manufacturer criticized for aggressive LE pricing strategy (Venom LE priced above historical Tron LE rates despite market saturation); distributor inventory crisis reported

Largest pinball manufacturer; managing significant backlog from Godzilla sales; expected next title in August predicted to be non-Keith Elwin title to manage manufacturing load

Referenced as established manufacturer with reliable track record and production consistency, contrasted favorably with Pinball Brothers

Major established manufacturer criticized for hiding playfield issues and lack of community engagement

Major pinball manufacturer; recently released Avengers, Iron Maiden, Jurassic Park; announced new streaming user agreement

Major manufacturer; praised by Jason for superior flipper response and latency; makes Alien themed machine

Major pinball manufacturer; has multiple games at Pintastic including Black Knight (described as Swords of Rage), Deadpool, and other new releases.

Major pinball manufacturer; Split Second and other recent games discussed

Major pinball manufacturer, releasing Stranger Things at $6K+ Pro price point, criticized for incomplete code and build quality issues

Major competitor manufacturer; discussed through Beatles pinball release and other rumored upcoming titles

Modern pinball manufacturer; collaborated with Ryan Clader on limited-edition merchandise

Company headed by Gary Stern; emerged from Data East connections; knowledge source on Capcom dynamics

Major pinball manufacturer; releasing James Bond with both Gomez and Elwin versions; experimenting with pricing strategy

Major pinball manufacturer; machines cost approximately $40,000 AUD in Australia per Ryan C report

Major manufacturer discussed for licensing Star Wars, Marvel, Jurassic Park, Stranger Things, Mandalorian. Emphasis on mass production model requiring major IP.

Major pinball manufacturer; employer of Keith Elwin; recently experienced personnel departure; has strong design and manufacturing capabilities

Major pinball manufacturer; subject of criticism regarding quality control, new factory output, pricing strategy, and potential shift toward Spike 3 and downloadable content model.

Major pinball manufacturer, announced Spike 3 development, new connectivity system, manufacturing improvements

Modern pinball manufacturer; referenced through characteristic mechanical sounds ('shrill noise that the modern sterns make')

Manufacturer of Rush, Godzilla, and other games; mentioned as having highest sales/popularity in recent releases.

Market leader in pinball manufacturing; consistent quality and designer talent; premium pricing ($13,000 LE + $2,000 toppers); upcoming releases include John Wick and Metallica; Pokémon teased via social media.

Major manufacturer praised for consistent code updates and game polish; competitor to Jersey Jack; making Jaws, James Bond, Batman, Elvira

Major pinball manufacturer; hosts praise Jaws code quality and theme integration; Elton John and Stranger Things referenced

Major pinball manufacturer; recent releases (Turtles, Mandalorian, Rush, Godzilla, Foo Fighters) analyzed for difficulty and design trends. Focus of discussion on game difficulty progression.

Pinball manufacturer referenced for standard parts and design conventions compared to Atari's unconventional approach.

Major pinball manufacturer; recently released Dungeons & Dragons; developing unannounced games; known for media day events

Pinball manufacturer; assumed to make games referenced like Iron Maiden

Manufacturer of Jurassic Park pinball machine; subject of code update praise

Major pinball manufacturer; produces Star Wars Pro and other machines; recently implemented UK/EU recommended retail pricing

Major pinball manufacturer; hired Keith Elwin and Zach Sharpe in 2017; produced Batman 66 and Star Wars among other games mentioned

Manufacturer confirmed to be producing the announced title with John Borg

Major pinball manufacturer under analysis for next six product releases

Major manufacturer; moving to new factory in August; shipped James Bond, Foo Fighters, Venom in first half of 2023; likely to announce Vault Edition by year-end

Major pinball manufacturer with 2024 production schedule heavily weighted toward Keith Elwin designs and licensed rereleases

Pinball manufacturer; host speculates about pricing/value in 2020

Major pinball manufacturer criticized for marketing practices, launch formula, internal leaks, and PR incompetence

Manufacturer of modern games played at IFPA 16 including Stern Kiss, Stern Black Knight: Sword of Rage, Stern Munsters LE, and other titles

Manufacturer of X-Men and other recent releases; discussed for quality control practices and frequent code updates

Pinball manufacturer; George praised Jurassic Park, also discussed Elvira; parts used in restorations

Pinball manufacturer that adopted Vari-Target in solid-state game Ripley's Believe It or Not

Pinball manufacturer that donated items to the charity auction

Modern pinball manufacturer; produces Star Wars topper; manufactured ~500 Monopoly board replacements; manufactures Rick and Morty and Stranger Things

Major pinball manufacturer; recently released Avengers LE; dominant market player

Modern pinball manufacturer; produced WWE pinball game with player-controlled kicker mechanism similar to Champion

Manufacturer of Pokémon pinball; discussed for production speed, competitive positioning, Transformers in development

Major pinball manufacturer; potentially developing Lord of the Rings and Tron VE per speculation

Modern pinball manufacturer; Orin Day worked there on games including Space Jam and Baywatch (Data East versions referenced)

Major pinball manufacturer announcing 30th anniversary party at Pinball Expo with entertainment guests and rumored game releases

Major manufacturer competing with JJP and other boutique makers; recent Avengers release referenced

Major pinball manufacturer; mentioned in tournament game list (NBA Stern referenced)

Major pinball manufacturer; subject of price increase rumors, code update criticism, playfield manufacturing issues, LCD display development

Major manufacturer referenced for production volume (200-400 games/week) and reliability comparison

Major pinball manufacturer; announced Iron Maiden as new game; hosts/sponsors circuit finals

Major pinball manufacturer; announced Tim Sexton's hire; releasing AC/DC Lucy remaster; producing three new games per year; hiring strategy focused on strong tournament players

Manufacturer of TMNT pinball machine

Major pinball manufacturer; released Uncanny X-Men in September 2024; notorious for customer service issues according to hosts

Implied reference; modern pinball manufacturer mentioned in adjacent industry context

Machine manufacturer; Alley game visible in auction

Manufacturer rumored to be producing Guns N' Roses pinball

Major pinball manufacturer; recently announced Aerosmith, Batman 66; hired Keith Elwyn as designer; discussed for pop-bumper drainage issues

Major manufacturer; licensing Harry Potter potentially; diagnosing TMNT glider assembly issues; speculation about Back to the Future

Major manufacturer; modern Stern games do not appear to have adjustable flipper voltage (per George)

Major pinball manufacturer; expected to announce new game 'The Monsters' at CES; most raffled machines through Project Pinball; factory tour at Pinball Expo

Major pinball manufacturer; released Stern Pinball 30 Years anniversary book; producing 3-4 games per year

Major pinball manufacturer; mentioned in context of show themes and manufacturing capabilities.

Pinball manufacturer; produced Foo Fighters machine; had panel discussion at MGC

Pinball manufacturer; discussed for Pokémon license and Jack Danger game designs

Pinball machine manufacturer; machines featured at Good Times Billiards launch parties

Modern pinball manufacturer. Described as the last company standing during the arcade industry collapse. Owns or has owned Chicago Coin and Williams at various points.

Major manufacturer; releasing Munsters next; VR Pinball on Oculus Rift; Stern Army tournament mentioned

Major pinball manufacturer with Pro Circuit Finals tournament and upcoming game announcement

Major pinball manufacturer; produces Jurassic Park and other recent titles; known for replacing defective playfields; manufacturing quality questioned

Major manufacturer; released controversial EULA in December restricting modding, streaming, and reverse engineering

Major manufacturer mentioned for Black Knight topper with interactive moving design

Major pinball manufacturer; releasing Avengers Infinity Quest in Pro/Premium/LE tiers; known for themed Marvel games

Manufacturer of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles pinball machine; released other games discussed (Deadpool, Elvira)

Major pinball manufacturer; discussed in context of secondary market pricing trends and limited edition strategy

Major pinball manufacturer revealed Avengers game with praised animations and gameplay; livestream featured Jack Danger, Keith Elwin, and Raymond Davidson

Major pinball manufacturer producing Foo Fighters and other games; Jack Danger employed as designer

Largest pinball manufacturer; pursuing mainstream expansion (Costco strategy); released Jaws (Jan 2024); upcoming X-Men; uses Insider Connected tracking; leadership includes Ed Stern (Disney connection)

Major manufacturer; released Evil Dead, D&D, X-Men in recent cycle; held launch media party

Major pinball manufacturer releasing three cornerstone games per year; games include James Bond Premium (newest code praised), John Wick (with aftermarket plastic mods available)

Pinball manufacturer; produced the Dark Knight machine discussed

Major manufacturer; Stranger Things LE/Premium/Pro developer; expected Cornerstone timeline follows November release speculation

Major pinball manufacturer; released John Wick and Venom; inviting influencers to media events; manufactures Foo Fighters, Black Knight Sword of Rage

Dominant manufacturer with largest installed base; benefits from popularity-contest award structure; subject of market dominance discussion

Manufacturer of Stranger Things; mentioned in context of industry trends and creative decisions

Major pinball manufacturer producing X-Men; discussed favorably as maker of quality games

Manufacturer under discussion for Jaws release, DMD remakes, and vault editions; subject of expectations and criticism

Manufacturer of all five of Jason's top-ranked machines (Star Trek, Ghostbusters, Iron Man, Jurassic Park, Lord of the Rings)

Manufacturer where Balcer worked during his career span

Manufacturer of Venom; uses Spike 2 platform, Stern Connected system for character progression tracking

Subject of episode's primary critique; accused of destroying FOMO, overpricing, poor product strategy, and arrogant volume decisions on John Wick LE (1,000 units)

Major pinball manufacturer under criticism for topper pricing, DLC strategy, and accessory bundling practices

Major pinball manufacturer, criticized for Blood Red Edition release strategy

Manufacturer of Pokemon and other recent titles; criticized for mechanical design choices and decal application quality

Mentioned as competitor manufacturer; Hardy compared safety interlock switches and amplifier design to Stern's standards

Major pinball manufacturer releasing Star Wars: Fall of the Empire and new Spike 3 platform

Major pinball manufacturer; analyzed extensively for mode choice design patterns; typically uses pure freedom (screen pause + selection) as default design philosophy

Major pinball manufacturer; follows Tuesday-Thursday trailer release pattern; Star Wars game anticipated

Pinball manufacturer; mentioned as preferred manufacturer for music-themed games and Weezer concept

Leading pinball manufacturer; released King Kong; speakers note they haven't matched Jersey Jack's animation/screen quality from 10 years ago

Major manufacturer, one of 'three horse race' consistently executing; criticized for sameness in lineup

Manufacturer of King Kong and Dune; compared unfavorably to recent Jersey Jack releases

Manufacturer; Metallica LE remaster successful; Kaneda advocates for Stern to secure Back to the Future license; uses Spike platform

Major manufacturer facing criticism for releasing incomplete games (King Kong, X-Men) and overproduction leading to inventory glut

Manufacturer of King Kong; executing high-volume production and effective media strategy; employs design team conducting gameplay streams.

Major manufacturer with unreleased Spike 3 platform, weak Dune sales, planned Star Wars game and price increase

Major pinball manufacturer facing scrutiny over pricing strategy, LE supply limits, playfield quality, code completion, and market saturation; rumored to announce Star Wars cornerstone in ~30–40 days

Competing pinball manufacturer; referenced as inferior in presentation quality compared to JJP games

Major pinball manufacturer; releases Kong, Harry Potter; has slower Kong rollout than recent John Wick and D&D releases

Major pinball manufacturer; discussed regarding pricing strategy, game releases, and market positioning

Primary manufacturer discussed; upcoming Star Wars and confirmed Walking Dead Remaster in development

Implied manufacturer of major pinball titles; mentioned in context of Harry Potter licensing competition and game releases

Major pinball manufacturer; released Star Wars: Fall of the Empire; discussed in context of game design philosophy

Major pinball manufacturer producing Dungeons & Dragons Pro, Metallica Remaster, Walking Dead, Mandalorian, and other modern games

Modern pinball manufacturer; produces home editions including Star Wars and Jurassic Park with Insider Connected software

Major pinball manufacturer releasing Heavy Metal contract game

Modern pinball manufacturer producing James Bond 007 and other current titles

Major pinball manufacturer implementing engagement mechanics (7 Days of 007 quests), praised by David for understanding community engagement

Major manufacturer on 'ropes' with recent flops (King Kong, D&D, Jaws criticized); allegedly seeking buyer; Star Wars game expected end Aug/early Sept with high expectations

Major pinball manufacturer; rumored to be developing Guardians of the Galaxy; keeping future releases close to the vest

Pinball manufacturer experiencing playfield durability issues, produced Magic, Nineball, Quicksilver, Split Second

Major pinball manufacturer; discussed for classic remake strategy, recent Star Wars home edition release, dismissed classic remakes as non-viable in past

Pinball manufacturer announcing special guest for championship

Pinball manufacturer; produced Transformers, Iron Man, and Black Knight: Sword of Rage

Major pinball manufacturer announcing Black Knight Sword of Rage and other releases

Major pinball manufacturer; Doc interested in getting Stranger Things and Godzilla premiums at Reboot

Manufacturer of Jaws; subject of criticism and suggestions for future titles

Major pinball manufacturer; Electric Bat primarily stocks Pro versions of Stern games for variety with other operators

Major pinball manufacturer; producing upcoming Jaws pinball machine designed by Keith Elwin with CES January 2024 announcement expected

Major pinball manufacturer; failed to make announcements at an industry event. Manufacturer of Lord of the Rings, Rick and Morty, Halloween.

Established manufacturer; market leader in flipper technology; posted Nintendo Wii music on Instagram (possible Nintendo licensing hint)

Major pinball manufacturer; experiencing cabinet cracking issues on recent releases (Ghostbusters, Aerosmith); releasing new colored apron accessories; upcoming Star Trek game

Major manufacturer; hosting factory tour at Expo; releasing code updates for Star Wars, Batman 66, Ghostbusters, and Star Trek

Major pinball manufacturer; integrated Pinball Map API into their pinball locator website

Pinball manufacturer; releasing The Black Knight Sword of Rage with Pro and Premium/LE models debuting at Midwest Gaming Classic April 12-14

Released teaser for confirmed Avengers-themed pinball machine

Major pinball manufacturer; rumored to be developing Super Mario pinball; reduced MSRP on recent titles; subject of pricing strategy criticism

Major pinball manufacturer with machines displayed at European Pinball Championships

Major pinball manufacturer competing with JJP on pricing, features, and market penetration

Major pinball manufacturer; recently hosted influencer tour with decal sightings; produces modern machines referenced throughout conversation

Major pinball manufacturer; released Rush machine; historically driven by market analysis and licensing strategy

Major pinball manufacturer mentioned in context of LE pricing and Kaneda's reach relative to sales volume

Major manufacturer praised for output variety (800 games/week), design innovation, and software quality

Major pinball manufacturer; released Star Wars, Deadpool, Iron Maiden (poor reception); Monster Bash remaster; Monster Bash topper included; donated machines to Museum of Play

Major pinball manufacturer, employer of Keith Elwin

Manufacturer of Kong and other recent releases; praised for display innovations and art direction

Major pinball manufacturer subject to sale rumors; criticized for lack of communication about release timelines and vaulting strategy

Major pinball manufacturer; skipped over Beetlejuice license for reasons (likely production capacity); announced Harry Potter (narrow body), Avatar CE, Kong; shouted out Linus' Tech Tips

Referenced as industry standard; known for restrictive factory tour policies limiting other company employees

Major pinball manufacturer; transitioning to 3 cornerstone releases per year; Jaws Premium launching June 2024

Major pinball manufacturer; releases discussed include Dungeons & Dragons, John Wick, Ultimate X-Men

Major pinball manufacturer; releasing Dungeons & Dragons; hosting influencer media tour at 2pm

Major pinball manufacturer; produces winter-release games that historically underperform (Winter Curse); recent releases include Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Stranger Things, Godzilla

Major pinball manufacturer. Deep Root Utah studio had Stern machines (Creature from the Black Lagoon) for reference animation work.

Major pinball manufacturer; known for flipper feel and marketing strategy; releasing Jaws topper soon

Manufacturer; multiple recent and upcoming releases discussed including Star Trek Pro/LE, Toy Story 4, and speculated Venom and He-Man titles

Leading pinball manufacturer; discussed for remaking classic games, raising prices, and attempting to serve home/arcade/commercial markets simultaneously

Major pinball manufacturer providing Don with recognition and media access at industry events

Major manufacturer; recent releases include Jaws, Venom, Foo Fighters, John Wick; hosting media mixer event

Pinball manufacturer; hosted factory tour and John Wick LE premiere event in Chicago

Major pinball manufacturer; Don using Insider Connected; Don shifting to wait-and-see approach for future purchases rather than immediate commitment

Competing manufacturer; contrasted code style with Jersey Jack's approach; maker of Jurassic Park and Foo Fighters

Major modern pinball manufacturer; primary discussion subject for 2017 movie license speculation; held to have Marvel relationship

Manufacturer of Iron Maiden, Alice Cooper's Nightmare Castle, and other recent releases

Historic pinball manufacturer; produced Flight 2000, Freefall, Lightning, Split Second, Catacomb, Orbiter One

Modern pinball manufacturer using opto-based trough systems that Nick critiques for reliability issues

Market leader with 90% market share; 70% residential sales, 90% commercial market; Insider Connected technology; recent releases include John Wick and X-Men

Major manufacturer criticized for X-Men LE quality control issues and rushing games to market

Major pinball manufacturer; discussing production of two games in 3-4 months; facing supply chain recovery and market normalization challenges

Major pinball manufacturer; had Foo Fighters on display at TPF with Marco Specialties

Released Venom; community consensus indicates it was least desirable of new releases at Expo; benchmark for game quality standards

Manufacturer of Pokemon Pinball and other games; surprise stream strategy noted

Major pinball manufacturer; subject of criticism for pricing strategy, limited edition variants, and alleged upcoming Jaws 50th anniversary edition

Major pinball manufacturer; George incorrectly predicted they would remanufacture one retro game per year starting with Beatles/Sea Witch swap

Major pinball manufacturer; Jeff Teolis speculates about potential new game announcement coming soon

Major pinball manufacturer releasing Star Wars home edition at $4,500 MSRP and planning full-featured Pro/Premium/LE models

Major manufacturer; released Halloween and Elvira code updates; producing 1,000 LE units per game; Jaws release expected Q1 2024

Major manufacturer; expected to release Metallica and Godzilla remakes; Jack Danger developing next cornerstone title

Major manufacturer; primary subject of criticism regarding pricing, launch strategy, quality control, and Marvel theme oversaturation

Largest pinball manufacturer, known for reliable Pro models, business model focuses on cost-effective production and tournament appeal

Pinball manufacturer; produced Pulp Fiction, Godfather, Venom, James Bond, and Split Second (1981)

Dominant manufacturer facing criticism for pricing strategy, LE saturation, lack of mechanical innovation, and media tour as damage control for John Wick underperformance

Major pinball manufacturer criticized for James Bond 60th pricing, false advertising, and quality issues

Largest pinball manufacturer; producing ~24,000 games/year; next game rumored to be John Wick

Pinball manufacturer; recently enabled auto-updates on their venue maps based on machine pinging

Manufacturer of Jurassic Park; released v1.0 code for the game

Manufacturer with rumored new Metallica game in development, recent Jaws release, GTF Signature Edition pricing strategy, LE reruns (Black Knight toppers, Jurassic Park variants)

Major pinball manufacturer; subject of Retro Ralph's facility tour and cost-structure insights; cited for market accessibility and distribution capabilities

Major manufacturer; recently released Jaws, planning John Wick release for late April/May, reissuing Black Knight Pro

Major manufacturer; Kaneda analyzes pricing strategy, margin structure, and product positioning; criticizes recent pricing increases and describes designer choices (Seth Davis) as value-destructive

Major pinball manufacturer; responsible for Venom, Black Knight, Deadpool, and other modern machines discussed; subject of criticism for design/quality issues and pricing strategies

Major pinball manufacturer; released Pokémon; streaming official gameplay

Major manufacturer; Pokémon game performing well with multiple production runs committed; subject of community criticism regarding recent titles

Market-leading pinball manufacturer; subject of speculation about CES reveal, Munsters theme choice, and reveal strategy effectiveness.

Major pinball manufacturer with expected booth/seminar participants at Pintastic; Steve Ritchie associated; representative at show

Criticized for Penn Stadium game quality and projector innovation; subject of media critique

Manufacturer of Venom; primary focus of criticism regarding pricing strategy, design philosophy, and market practices

Major pinball manufacturer. Kaneda has embargoed knowledge of an upcoming Stern game announcement expected in ~1 month.

Major pinball manufacturer; releasing Venom game in 2022; historically uses Friday teaser + Monday/Tuesday dealer call rollout pattern

Major manufacturer; releasing Jurassic Park 30th Anniversary ($13k), Venom, and Keith Elwin's Jaws

Competitor using node board architecture similar to AP's P-Rock modular approach; reference point for industry standards

Pinball manufacturer; discussed regarding WWE LE with unique dual-wound flipper coils; potential source for engineering interview

Major pinball manufacturer; released Black Knight: Sword of Rage

Major pinball manufacturer; distributed by Tom's company; produces machines like Rush Premium and Spider-Man

Major pinball manufacturer; capability of 250 games in 3 days; pricing reference point; criticized for formulaic game design and 40% price increases without proportional value

Major pinball manufacturer; releasing James Bond (incomplete code, depreciation issues), Venom (code-complete), and indefinitely delaying Elvira production

Major pinball manufacturer; releasing Deadpool, Batman 66, Iron Maiden, Aerosmith, KISS, Ghostbusters updates; Stern of the Union address mentioned

Major pinball manufacturer; releases 3 cornerstone games per year; recent releases include Jaws and James Bond

Major manufacturer criticized for pricing strategy (James Bond 30%+ more than Scooby-Doo) and lack of community engagement

Major pinball manufacturer facing criticism for John Wick sales failure, expensive toppers ($1,000 Jaws), and perceived lack of innovation and community connection

Major manufacturer; criticized for Comic-Con marketing misstep; upcoming Venom game expected end of August/early September

Major manufacturer; released Foo Fighters; criticized for high LE pricing ($13,000–$14,500); praised for animation quality; considering animated-narrative approach for future titles like Jaws

Major pinball manufacturer; host critiques their recent performance, pricing strategy, and LE differentiation.

Criticized for James Bond 60th shipping without promised shaker motors; praised for non-transparency on Premium production caps

Market-leading pinball manufacturer; subject of multiple 2023 release predictions (James Bond, Venom, He-Man, DMD remaster, Jaws rumor)

Manufacturer of Metallica Remastered; subject of criticism for breaking LE exclusivity promise

Major pinball manufacturer; confirmed next release is John Wick; moving toward Spike 3 platform; Pro models at $6,500, Premiums at $9,500

Major manufacturer producing 600 games/week; John Wick criticized as flop; has thousands of unsold games in Chicago warehouse; planning Metallica, Aerosmith, Godzilla remakes; described as nervous about market

Dominant pinball manufacturer criticized for overproduction, rising prices, reduced mechanical innovation, and focus on Insider Connected connectivity

Major pinball manufacturer; developing John Wick; expected to announce Spike 3 news in fall

Manufacturer. Games at Jack Bar include John Wick, Star Wars, Dr. No, Godzilla (with special oversized screen mod), and others.

Established pinball manufacturer known for reliability, fast production (~90 days), competitive pricing strategy; released Walking Dead remaster on same day as Beetlejuice reveal

Manufacturer of D&D and Jaws; criticized for missing cliffies and mylar issues, praised for Jaws theme integration

Pinball manufacturer; criticized for disproportionate focus on male-oriented themes; mentioned for James Bond game's nuanced approach to female characters

Major pinball manufacturer; referenced for Metallica and pricing speculation on Lord of the Rings rerelease.

Current employer of Lyman Sheets (as of podcast recording)

Randomly selected manufacturer for Fifth Element concept; builds employ most of the randomly selected design team

Major pinball manufacturer; Pro models $7,000, Premium $10,000-$12,000, LE $12,000-$15,000

Major pinball manufacturer; discussed games include Monsters, The Walking Dead, Dracula

Manufacturer of Venom; recently moved to expanded factory; produces majority of modern pinball games.

Major pinball manufacturer; praised for manufacturing efficiency, Foo Fighters and James Bond releases; dominates market

Manufacturer rumored to have John Wick game in development with unknown designer

Industry leader; criticized for lack of loyalty programs despite premium pricing; Stern Insider Connected achievement rewards reportedly non-functional; minimal community engagement from marketing team

Released 4 games in 2024 (Jaws, John Wick, Uncanny X-Men, Metallica Remastered); criticized for John Wick launch and Metallica topper design

Major pinball manufacturer facing market saturation, poor sales (John Wick, X-Men lukewarm), and LE price resistance

Major pinball manufacturer; releasing John Wick, James Bond, updating code for multiple titles

Primary pinball manufacturer discussed throughout, released Led Zeppelin with Steve Ritchie as designer

Major pinball manufacturer mentioned in context of Certified event format adoption

Major pinball manufacturer; Gary Stern is CEO; no employees confirmed to appear on podcast

Major pinball manufacturer; multiple games discussed including Iron Maiden, Metallica, ACDC

Major pinball manufacturer, released Batman 66 in multiple tiers (Pro/Premium/Super LE at $15,000), demonstrated competitive antagonism toward JJP at Expo

Major pinball manufacturer; recently reached out to express support for the podcast

Manufacturer of WWE WrestleMania; Don attributes first LCD screen in a game to WrestleMania

Major pinball manufacturer; Foo Fighters sold out at record pace; positioned as competitive alternative and industry leader with deeper capacity than American Pinball

Manufacturer of Foo Fighters; described as 'most successful pinball company of all time'; credited with excellent marketing and Foo Fighters launch strategy

Major pinball manufacturer; releasing Star Wars: Fall of the Empire on Spike 3; previously released Godzilla; has games in Costco

Primary pinball manufacturer discussed; released John Wick; employs Elliot Eisman, Mike Vinicore, and others; subject of product strategy commentary.

Major pinball manufacturer; recently released Pokemon gameplay video; manufacturing Pokemon Pro/Premium/LE versions

Major pinball manufacturer; released Blood Red Kiss Elvira limited edition and multiple other games discussed

Major pinball manufacturer; Elvira 3 rumored for October 2019, Jurassic World rumored next release; known for improved secrecy on future announcements

Classic pinball manufacturer, subject of this episode's focus on their 1970s-era machines

Major pinball manufacturer; hired Bergeron to create Jurassic Park art package; employs generalist artists from gig poster, metal art, and graffiti backgrounds

Major manufacturer launching King Kong; rumored to source 70% of parts from overseas; planning April 17th media day

Major manufacturer; releasing King Kong on Spike 3 platform; expected to charge ~$1,000 for monitor/speaker upgrades from Spike 2

Manufacturer of Batman 66

Major pinball manufacturer facing quality control concerns (warped playfields, wood thickness issues); controversially canceled Elvira and Batman 66 pre-orders and reissued at $500 higher price; does not release direct display capture device citing DMCA concerns

Major pinball manufacturer; announced expanded rewards program and mysterious additional Batman LE production

Major manufacturer; discussed pricing strategy, production capacity concerns, Beatles/Primus sales, and market positioning vis-à-vis Deep Root

Pinball manufacturer; featured QR code incident where player tattooed Insider Connect code on wrist; Stern posted incident on Facebook

Major pinball manufacturer; The Pinball Place is authorized distributor

Major pinball manufacturer; produces Foo Fighters, Godzilla, Rush, Iron Maiden Pro, Stranger Things, Elvira, R2-D2; Don discusses official toppers and product quality

Major manufacturer; interested in manufacturing Back to the Future partnership; has best Universal relationships

Major manufacturer; produced D&D; recent releases (Jaws, John Wick, Venom, X-Men) underperformed in quality/sales; new factory producing D&D

Major manufacturer; teaser announcement expected imminently; rumored next title involves James Bond theme

Released new Invisiglass product at lower price point; manufacturing Aerosmith

Major pinball manufacturer releasing Stranger Things in 2020; rumored next title is TMNT; exploring Internet connectivity features

Major pinball manufacturer based in Chicago area; currently shipping Iron Maiden; rumors of Deadpool and Munsters upcoming releases

Major manufacturer launching Costco partnership (Jurassic Park Home Plus Epsilon at $4,999), Level Up Your Office workplace rental ($499/month), and Jaws topper updates; criticized for expensive home edition strategy and dubious market targeting

Major pinball manufacturer; released Avengers Infinity Quest in 2020; planning LED Zeppelin release; referenced as price comparison point

Major manufacturer; Kaneda notes continued release pipeline including potential Pokemon title by John Borg

Pinball manufacturer; subject of quality control criticism regarding recent factory operations and playfield issues

Manufacturer whose pricing strategy is debated; Kaneda credits them with better magic-to-market alignment than competitors; planning King Kong, remakes, and music pins

Major pinball manufacturer; employs Zombie Yeti as artist; hosting Steve Ritchie interview with Special When Lit

Major manufacturer; recently released Iron Maiden LE which hosts praised as significant quality upgrade; sets standard for LE tiers

Manufacturer of TMNT; previous title was Stranger Things; impacted by COVID-19 factory shutdown; delivering TMNT in backorder status

Struggling manufacturer; King Kong did not sell well; criticized for mediocre theme selection and LE artwork compared to JJP's CE approach; Kaneda predicts Star Wars and Pokemon upcoming

Pinball manufacturer with decades-long history; subject of logo design analysis

Major manufacturer releasing Star Wars; making corporate decision to launch with beta code; reducing support for location operators

Major manufacturer; releasing Deadpool and hosting interview with Steve Ritchie

Current employer of Ray Tanzer as engineer; NBA was Tanzer's last credited design work (2009)

Major pinball manufacturer; Ball Pin predicted Stern would announce a new game theme on Friday; theme later identified as Avengers; positioned as competitor gaining market share while JJP delays

Major manufacturer; booth had padded carpet at Expo 2024; produces X-Men, Metallica, and Venom; known for flipper response quality

Major manufacturer; relationship with collector community allegedly damaged; games appear 'too cheap' at premium price points

Major pinball manufacturer; central target of criticism for incomplete James Bond code, high pricing, and exploitative topper DLC strategy

Major pinball manufacturer; Zach Sharp recently hired as Director of Marketing; referenced for Star Wars LE retheme concept

Manufacturer; released 22-minute factory production video showing multiple games in production

Major pinball manufacturer; rumored to have acquired Godzilla license; known for high-volume production and big-name IP licensing

Major pinball manufacturer announcing Deadpool. Known for strong execution on product announcements and manufacturing readiness. Only major manufacturer remaining from 1990s consolidation.

Major pinball manufacturer frequently pursuing licensed themes; mentioned as industry standard for comparison

Largest manufacturer of pinball machines in the world; Dwight Sullivan's current employer

Major pinball manufacturer; located ~30 miles from St. Charles; discussed for art department and recent code updates

Major pinball manufacturer; released X-Men, Jaws; implementing audio features, code updates, and mini-modes; subject of manufacturing/design discussion

Major pinball manufacturer criticized for cost-cutting, licensing failures, and upcoming price increases

Manufacturer of The Lord of the Rings and other pinball machines referenced in Barenaked Ladies' 'Silverball'

Major pinball manufacturer; employer of Jack Danger and source of content; implements IP licensing and streaming strategy