Multimorphic is a boutique pinball manufacturer known for developing the P3 modular pinball platform, which features interchangeable playfields and significantly lower price points ($2-3K) compared to major competitors like Stern ($7-11K). The company has released at least nine P3 games including Portal, Princess Bride, Rush, Weird Al, and Heist, with a focus on digital integration and narrative storytelling capabilities. Led by creative director Scott Denise and coder Colin McAlpine, Multimorphic has expanded manufacturing capacity over time and offers SDK/partnership options for third-party module developers, establishing itself as an innovative alternative in the pinball industry despite occasional community perception challenges.
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DCC was shown at San Diego Comic-Con
Portal's pop-up ramp had structural durability issues compared to DCC's spinning disc
DCC's licensing prevents playing DCC on an Ender's Game machine, despite identical mechanics
DCC's public code at Gen Con only encompasses book one with two multiballs, spell casting, and many callouts
Pinball manufacturer that developed and released Dungeon Crawler Carl and Ender's Game simultaneously using the P3 modular platform
Pinball manufacturer producing modular P3 platform games; revealed Dungeon Crawler Carl and Ender's Game in August 2026
Released Dungeon Crawler Carl and Ender's Game simultaneously; praised for execution and multi-week, tactical communications strategy contrasting with Barrels
Pinball manufacturer developing Dungeon Crawler Carl and Ender's Game on P3 platform
Pinball manufacturer producing modular P3 platform machines; releasing both Ender's Game and Dungeon Crawler Carl; faces accessibility challenges with only 22 continental US playable locations.
P3 platform manufacturer; released Dungeon Crawler Carl; praised by Don as having 'kitchen on fire' with games in development; Don has involvement with their pipeline; received minimal vitriol compared to Barrels of Fun
Expert: Correct - Portal announced March 2025, production began September 2025.
[Triage: The number of games decreased from 27 in March 2025 to 26 by August 2025, likely due to a game removal or cancellation rather than conflicting reports about the same period.]
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Multimorphic's goal is to have a nearly code-complete Dungeon Crawler Carl with wizard mode by the time modules ship to customers
Wesley Johnson was brought on to work on Dungeon Crawler Carl rules because Colin McAlpine was already working on Ender's Game
DCC will include content from the first seven books of the Dungeon Crawler Carl series when complete
Ender's Game is based on the 1985 Orson Scott Card novel with characters intentionally depicted as six-to-eight-years-old rather than the older kids in the 2013 film
The game will retain adult language and content from the source books with selective bleeping rather than sanitization
Future code updates will reduce boss progression requirement from 6 to 3 bosses to trigger mini wizard mode
The current game code includes all of Book One with six distinct boss battles
Dungeon Crawler Carl features seven total books available for player selection
Multimorphic secured the Dungeon Crawler Carl license approximately one year before Gen Con 2024
There are only 22 Multimorphic playable locations in continental United States
Dungeon Crawler Carl will likely outperform Ender's Game in sales based on current community demand and interest levels
Multimorphic executed superior launch communications compared to Barrels by phasing announcements over weeks with information about personnel, distributors, and launch schedule
Multimorphic has eight official game kits plus one third-party game kit (nine total)
Dungeon Crawler Carl pinball module will feature content from at least seven books in the series
Early leaks of the games occurred before official reveal despite confidentiality efforts
Dungeon Crawler Carl and Ender's Game are confirmed upcoming Multimorphic P3 games
Multimorphic loaned Kevin Manning P3 units during second year of production containing Cosmic Kart Racing and Lexi Lightspeed modules
Multimorphic's Dungeon Crawler Carl P3 module will be playable at Gen Con in Indianapolis this week
Multimorphic customers who ordered 3 minutes after launch are being told delivery may not occur until next year
Dungeon Crawler Carl and Ender's Game lack any limited edition versions, exclusive toppers, or FOMO mechanisms
Dungeon Crawler Carl and Ender's Game will each sell fewer than 300 units
Multimorphic's simultaneous launch of Dungeon Crawler Carl and Ender's Game is the most ambitious launch the company has done to date
Multimorphic chose novel-based IP over film-licensed IP as a strategic differentiation move
Glenn Waechter handled sound design and call-outs for Ender's Game
Jeff Hayes provided all voice work for Dungeon Crawler Carl pinball game
Dungeon Crawler Carl costs $4,400 USD and Ender's Game costs approximately $5,300 USD
Dungeon Crawler Carl is the first P3 game to feature hand-sculpted 3D artwork and illuminated features
Multimorphic has released high-profile licensed titles including 2025's Portal, The The Princess Bride, and Weird Al's Museum of Natural Hilarity
Ender's Game full P3 machine costs $11,750; standalone kit costs $4,400
Dungeon Crawler Carl full P3 machine costs $12,350; standalone kit costs $5,250
Production for both modules is set to begin in late 2026
Ender's Game features a two-sided captive ball balance mechanism that allows loading up to six balls to adjust compassion/aggression levels
Jeff Hays, audiobook narrator for Dungeon Crawler Carl series, voices all in-game characters in the pinball module
Dungeon Crawler Carl game rules integrate all major events and plotlines from the first seven books, and many minor plotlines as well
Ender's Game was designed with children in mind and features child voice actors for many characters.
The playfield design was originally developed for Ender's Game, with Dungeon Crawler Carl being developed separately but in parallel until similarities led to unification.
Multimorphic's typical development approach uses overlapping cycles with separate teams working on current and next releases simultaneously in a staggered pattern.
Ender's Game is priced at $11,750 for a fully-branded P3 machine and $4,400 for the game kit for existing P3 owners.
Production of Ender's Game is currently planned for late 2026.
Multimorphic chose to develop all Ender's Game assets from scratch rather than use the 2013 film because the movie did not capture the story the way they wanted to tell it.
SlingLocks are fully backwards compatible with existing P3 flipper assemblies and can be retrofitted
Current Multimorphic lead time for full P3 machines is 10-12 weeks, but new releases typically cause significant order surges
Multimorphic's development teams typically work on every other game due to overlapping development cycles
This is the first time Multimorphic has launched two games created from the same basic playfield design simultaneously
The Balance Mech can hold up to 6 balls on each side (12 total), with individual balls transferable between sides regardless of quantities.
Current lead time for full P3 machines is 10-12 weeks, but new game releases typically extend this significantly due to order surges.
Multimorphic has developed an Ender's Game pinball machine
The game includes hook multiball as a featured mechanic
The game features agility training, emotion/empathy management, defense training, and dragon army battle modes
Multimorphic is developing a pinball machine based on Dungeon Crawler Carl
Multimorphic staffed the two games largely with community members including indie P3 developers, homebrew sound designers, and competitive IFPA players
Both games share identical hardware including a 360° double-level disk, jump ramp with magnetic catch-and-fling, sling-lock ball stops, and bashable magnetic lock mechanism
Dungeon Crawler Carl complete P3 machine costs $12,350 and Ender's Game costs $11,750, with $2,500 non-refundable deposit
Both games were engineered by TJ Weaver and Trey Jones
Ender's Game and Dungeon Crawler Carl share identical mechanics and software should be transferable despite Multimorphic's non-transferability claim
Ball tracking and mechanical issues were observed at VIP events but will not appear in released footage due to content approval control
Jerry (Multimorphic CEO) is outsourcing code development to a third-party vendor
Multimorphic's Comic-Con exclusivity preventing simultaneous content creator releases was a marketing mistake that allowed cell phone footage to dominate first impressions
P3 modular games have very long lead times and will likely ship after Fallout, Goonies, and Back to the Future
Multimorphic should price the P3 platform without a game at $3-4K to build a larger installed base and guarantee recurring game sales
Multimorphic reveals Dungeon Crawler Carl and Ender's Game simultaneously because Ender's Game is an insecure decision to capitalize on geek novel trends
Dungeon Crawler Carl is one of the two new Multimorphic P3 modules
Multimorphic's two new games will have identical playfield layouts and core components
Both Multimorphic games will have distinct rules, audio, callouts, lightshows, artwork and animations despite shared layouts
Both games will not be playable on the same module at launch due to licensing
Multimorphic is in ongoing discussions with licensors about enabling shared module compatibility in future
The sister P3 module to Dungeon Crawler Carl is based on Ender's Game
Dungeon Crawler Carl is based on the LitRPG franchise
Multimorphic has announced at least four new distributors in recent weeks
Multimorphic has two new P3 modules with launch orders opening July 27 at Noon and gameplay videos rolling out July 28-29
Multimorphic is revealing two new games on Monday at noon
One of Multimorphic's Monday announcements is Dungeon Crawler Carl
Multimorphic pivoted to announce two games after learning Barrels was also licensing DCC
Multimorphic's Ender's Game and Dungeon Crawler Carl were shown at a VIP event and Jerry is upset the information was leaked
Multimorphic has the license for Dungeon Crawler Carl pinball game
The Multimorphic P3 system is functionally comparable to the Tesla Cybertruck in terms of market positioning, niche appeal, and polarized adoption
Multimorphic is announcing a new P3 module on Monday featuring dual themes: Dungeon Crawler Carl and Ender's Game
Ender's Game P3 module will require a $1,200 licensing download fee for players to activate the alternate theme
Multimorphic's next P3 game will feature switchable themes of Dungeon Crawler Carl and Ender's Game on the same layout
Multimorphic is the right company to implement video game-themed pinball experiences
Multimorphic may be developing Dungeon Crawler Carl as an upcoming P3 game
Portal is highly regarded by content creators who have played it
Multimorphic may be developing two or more P3 games simultaneously
The shared mechanical layout includes a spinning mechanism similar to a multi-level version of Batman 66's turntable
Multimorphic's next P3 release will be two different machines with two different themes using the same layout
One confirmed game in the dual release is Dungeon Crawler Carl
The two games will have different art, different rules designers, and different screen/backbox graphics but shared mechanics
The second game's theme is less popular than Dungeon Crawler Carl is currently
Multimorphic is following Spooky Pinball playbook with this dual-release strategy
Official reveal of Dungeon Crawler Carl P3 module scheduled for Monday, July 27, 2026
Multimorphic is partnering with Davey Price of Stumblor Pinball for custom resin 3D sculpts
Multimorphic's new game could be Dungeon Crawler Carl
The new Multimorphic game will likely be publicly revealed next week following the podcaster preview
Multimorphic is hosting pinball podcasters at its Texas headquarters this weekend to show off a new game
Multimorphic recently hired Davey Price (Stumblor) to add custom sculpts to P3 games
Multimorphic is gearing up for an unannounced launch event
Multimorphic is the leading theory for Dungeon Crawler Carl pinball manufacturer
Locations rarely route Multimorphic machines compared to other manufacturers
Multimorphic has never released an R-rated pinball game in their first-party catalog
Multimorphic's distributor network is weak and avoids stocking due to profitability/support burden
Multimorphic P3 machines depreciate to 40-50% of MSRP on secondary market
P3 machines frequently malfunction in location play and go out-of-order
Multimorphic is expected to announce a new P3 module within the next two weeks
Multimorphic will release a new game within three weeks
Multimorphic P3 machines weigh approximately 400 pounds
Multimorphic machines weigh approximately 400 pounds, making transport to shows physically demanding
Multimorphic may have multiple unreleased games with potential NDAs
Multimorphic has reached out to Don's podcast to appear on the show
Multimorphic's next P3 launch is coming soon with production already ramping for expected demand
Multimorphic will launch a new pinball module soon after Portal's 13-month production cycle
Portal production demand has remained strong enough to maintain 4-week wait times for full machines
The build queue for P3 machines will grow significantly and immediately when the next Multimorphic game launches
The oldest P3 machines, built nearly 10 years ago, continue to receive software updates to current standards
A Multimorphic next game launch is coming soon after June 2026
P3 flipper assembly improvements have been documented on a new Multimorphic webpage
Multimorphic has successfully fulfilled orders within one year of launch for their last four game releases
Multimorphic's customer support commitment to supporting machines across their entire lifespan is unique in the industry
Multimorphic consolidated to a single U.S. distributor (Pinball @ WiseTrailer) two years prior to June 2026
Current P3 lead times are approximately four weeks for machines, less for game kits
Portal order fulfillment was completed in April 2026, approximately 13 months after its March 2025 launch
Three new Multimorphic distribution partners were announced: For Amusement Only Games (U.S.), Nitro Pinball (Canada), and Flip & Rex (Switzerland)
The streamer owns a Multimorphic machine with Portal, Princess Bride, and Weird Owl modules
P3 Multimorphic Weird Al machine experienced hamster cage lock mechanism failures at Lodi show
Multimorphic P3 investors who spent $25K cannot recoup $15K on resale (40% loss)
Multimorphic will not respond to emails about Dungeon Crawler Carl
Multimorphic would benefit from hiring external designers beyond their current in-house team.
Multimorphic's P3 machine allows playing 27 different games on one cabinet
Licensed games typically have 3-5 year sales terms while original IP can be sold indefinitely
Licensed pinball games typically have 3-5 year sales terms, while original IP games can be sold indefinitely
Multimorphic's next game will feature a new mechanical innovation that is Gerry Stellenberg favorite
Multimorphic is balancing licensed games with original IP to maximize long-term revenue potential
Multimorphic's next game will feature a new mechanical innovation
Multimorphic's next game will be licensed
Multimorphic's Drained costs $2,900 base, over $3,000 with art package
Multimorphic/P3 had no new game announcement at TPF 2026, which is somewhat surprising given historical pattern
Princess Bride Collector's Edition includes decorative swords and custom topper
Portal has two units on display at the Multimorphic booth with strong player interest
Heist is a 'fan favorite' among Multimorphic games
Plant Resistance features drain-themed cabinet art with mirrored speaker inserts
Heads Up uses Candle Lagoon playfield for head-to-head linked gameplay similar to NBA Fast Break
Multimorphic announced they will not be showing at TPF, choosing instead to announce when ready to ship
Multimorphic Portal has sustained demand preventing new game production launch at TPF
Multimorphic has an open framework allowing third-party developers to create P3 games
Portal was given permission to establish new Portal universe lore including custom Personality Cores
Multimorphic has released more add-on modules for the P3 than all other modular pinball systems in pinball history combined
The P3 mid-playfield trough loads 19 balls for instant ball exchanges
The P3 has had more add-in modules than all other modular platform pinball systems in all of pinball history combined
Portal is the 24th game released on the P3 platform
Multimorphic's next P3 game is Dungeon Crawler Carl
Multimorphic will not announce a new game at Texas Pinball Festival 2026
Multimorphic will not announce a new game at Texas Pinball Festival 2026 because games in progress are not yet ready
Multimorphic confirmed via email they will not debut a new P3 game at TPF
Multimorphic released Portal code update 1.2.3.0 with new configuration options and enhancements
Multimorphic's next game will not be ready to debut at Texas Pinball Festival in March 2026
PinGlass+ anti-reflective pinball glass will be available for pickup at Texas Pinball Festival 2026
Portal Extended was exhibited at Swiss Pinball Expo in early March 2026
Portal code version 1.2.3.0 adds multiball and jackpot enhancements
Portal Batch 4 is well underway in production
Batch 2 Portal machine customers will receive contact within one week of March 2026
Multimorphic's business model is in trouble because P3 kit costs now approach or match Stern Pro pricing
Spike 3 platform lacks meaningful online competitive play capability despite hardware potential
Multimorphic staff use setup note system for major tournaments to document machine positioning changes
The P3 lower flippers are the most reliable flippers in the industry following material and design changes.
P3 Software Development Kit version 0.9 has been released free for community game creation.
Material change in flipper rest plates reduces the likelihood of developing residual magnetism that causes flipper resistance.
PinGlass+ has received positive feedback on quality and value from both new and returning customers.
Multimorphic was started with seed money from friends and family based on a garage prototype
Multimorphic intentionally develops add-on games that showcase specific P3 hardware capabilities rather than creating a generic game library
P3 owners have no problem with affordability compared to traditional machines at lower price points
Half-Life pinball has been discussed internally at Multimorphic but no formal commitment exists
Multimorphic's first convention attendance will be Texas Pinball Festival
Portal is Multimorphic's latest game currently in production
Multimorphic operates a 10,000-square-foot factory in Austin, Texas
Multimorphic games contain the greatest mechanical innovations in modern pinball
Kevin Mann from Buffalo Pinball officially joined Multimorphic for corporate communication and community engagement
Portal game reached version 1.0 feature-complete status
Portal version 1.0 is feature-complete and currently shipping
Kevin Mann officially joined Multimorphic for corporate communication and community engagement
The P3 platform provides the best value in the pinball industry
Portal batch 1 machine orders will be completed approximately one week after game kit shipments
Portal code is feature-complete and released with initial playfield shipments
Portal batch 1 game kit orders will ship within the next couple of weeks from October 2025
Heist playfield module now supports 10 different games
The P3 ecosystem now has 27 games available for play
Batch 2 customers will be contacted in late November 2025
Multimorphic P3 system would benefit from adding a true shooter lane with plunger mechanics rather than auto-fed ball launch
Multimorphic P3 has not been at previous Pinball Expo Melbourne events
Multimorphic P3 is a solution in search of a problem; the pinball hobby has indicated no demand for swappable playfields.
Multimorphic has sold fewer units than Kaneda's 663 Patreon subscribers
Multimorphic Portal production is on schedule to start by end of summer 2025
Multimorphic's Portal production was scheduled to begin in late August 2025 targeting end-of-summer release.
Elemental is the 26th free minigame available for the Multimorphic P3 platform
Multimorphic is absorbing tariff costs but indicates this strategy is unsustainable long-term
Multimorphic has 99.9% certainty it will never build traditional pinball machines; company identity is inseparable from P3 platform
Portal is uniquely suited to P3 capabilities and would not translate effectively to traditional pinball machines without screens
Cannon Lagoon integrated ticket redemption into Dave & Buster's card system to compete with redemption machine economics
P3 cabinet pricing is $8,500 without game kit; $11,500-$12,500 with game kit; subsequent game kits cost $1,800-$3,500
Elemental is a free software-only P3 add-on requiring no hardware module swap; file size 100-200 MB
Multimorphic is bootstrapped and open to investment to fund 'super big ideas' and next evolutionary stage goals
P3 floating flipper design evolved from bicycle brake cables to wheel spokes to custom-molded plastic rods over 13-14 years
Community resistance to P3 screens has been significant but improving with each licensed theme release
Dave & Buster's P3 test achieved 2-3x higher pinball revenue than typical operators but 10x lower than redemption machines
Cosmic Kart Racing supports online multiplayer racing between P3 machines over Wi-Fi
Multimorphic Portal has had zero consumer deliveries between March and August 2025 despite scheduled end-of-August shipping.
P3 Multimorphic machines have limited mainstream adoption and are rarely seen on location compared to other manufacturers despite technical innovation.
Elemental Pinball is free to install and enjoy on all P3s
Elemental Pinball is simple in concept and very difficult to master
Elemental Pinball is available for immediate download via USB or WiFi
Elemental Pinball works on all playfield modules
Elemental Pinball is the 26th game for the P3
Multimorphic has sold over 700 Portal machines worldwide.
Dune pinball has superior theme integration compared to King Kong, making it a better purchase value at equivalent secondary market prices
Portal is Multimorphic's ninth P3 release
Portal is not operating at Golden State due to flipper problems and is awaiting rebuild
Multimorphic machines feature a completely LCD playfield that can track ball position
Portal is a modular pinball machine from Multimorphic
Portal's P3 platform mechanics are constrained by hardware limitations compared to traditional pinball
Multimorphic P3 platform has 23 other games available in their store, accessible by swapping modules or adding software
Portal is Multimorphic's best-received title to date
Portal is Multimorphic's most packed playfield module ever
Multimorphic has not sold as many games in 12 years as Kaneda has podcast subscribers
Portal's Extended Edition extends playfield beyond the back third, making it feel more like a traditional pinball machine
Portal Pinball is Multimorphic's most advanced and engineered module to date
Multimorphic Portal extended version has mechanical issues including balls getting stuck on ramps and requiring ball search.
Multimorphic staff turned off Portal machine while Don was waiting to play, requiring him to return later
Portal has unsecured lower right ramp causing mechanical jank and inconsistent ball physics
Portal P3 extended module costs $5,500 with optional $750 topper for total of $6,250+
David from Retro Ralph has signed a distribution deal for Multimorphic P3 machines in the UK
Multimorphic flippers have noticeable lag (2-3ms) compared to Stern due to remote coil linkage design required because screen cannot accommodate direct coil placement
Multimorphic has only one official U.S. distributor who primarily sells to RV parks and campgrounds
Multimorphic had three new Portal games available for public play at TPF 2025
Multimorphic's Portal has no arcade cabinet version and can only be owned as a home machine, limiting casual play access.
Portal Extended module will cost $5,500 on top of base $3,900 module price
Earlier Multimorphic builds had quality issues; newer games have fewer reliability problems
Portal standard P3 cabinet costs $11,620 and extended version is $12,500
Extended Portal module costs $5,500
Portal has no limited edition or collector's edition variant
Portal artwork uses a muted, watercolor aesthetic unlike bright Stern machines
Portal pinball features momentum-based mechanics and jumping puzzles as gameplay elements
Portal pinball has turret multiball and safety cube multiball as distinct multiball modes
Portal pinball features hard light bridge as a core playfield mechanic
Portal pinball integrates GLaDOS as primary voice character with extensive dialogue throughout gameplay
Portal pinball includes Reggie (Team Building Corps character) as a secondary voice character
Portal pinball includes aerial faith plate (Portal game launcher element) as a named ramp mechanic
Multimorphic's Portal game is 'basically all but confirmed' for release
Production of Portal modules and machines is scheduled to start in summer 2024
Playfield extenders are optional on Portal Standard but can be added later to convert to Extended version
Portal Standard P3 module costs $3,900; Extended kit adds $1,600; complete Portal-themed machines start at $11,620 (Standard) or $12,500 (Extended)
Portal is the most feature-rich P3 module Multimorphic has made
Multimorphic has secured the Portal license for a new pinball module
Multimorphic will debut a new game at Texas Pinball Festival
Portal is rumored to be Multimorphic's Texas Pinball Festival debut with possible flipper without stick mechanic
Multimorphic P3 has likely sold fewer than 500 cabinets over its 12-year existence
Multimorphic has likely sold fewer than 500 P3 cabinet units over its 12-year availability period
PinGlass+ double-sided anti-reflective coating reduces glare and reflections to create an invisible glass effect
PinGlass+ is available as upgrade option on new P3 machines
PinGlass standard glass launch price is $50 with regular price $59
PinGlass+ launch price is $150 with regular price $179
PinGlass+ quantities at Texas Pinball Festival will be limited and online ordering is recommended
Multimorphic P3 platform is perceived by community as too digitally-focused compared to modern pinball's analog-digital balance.
Multimorphic's referral program offers $1,000 savings to both existing and new P3 owners plus 10% off additional game kits
Multimorphic has stopped putting servos in new P3 games due to reliability issues
Multimorphic eliminated servos from P3 games due to reliability issues
Avatar CE domestic delivery will be January/February 2025
Princess Bride pinball game is playable and features multiple recognizable game modes based on film scenes and characters
Multimorphic Princess Bride will begin production in August 2024 with five monthly batches through December; new orders scheduled for early 2025
94% of P3 machine registrations remain with original owners
Multimorphic Princess Bride batch one shipping in August 2024
Multimorphic The Princess Bride batch one will begin shipping in August 2024
Multimorphic's Weird Al game sold for 50% below MSRP on secondary market
Princess Bride standard edition Multimorphic cabinet costs approximately $11,500
Multimorphic cabinet uses an LCD screen that occupies approximately two-thirds of the playfield area
Multimorphic's The Princess Bride standard edition cabinet costs around $11,500 and the standard kit around $3,700; premium kit ~$5,000.
Multimorphic received the The Princess Bride license; Mateo would have preferred Barrels of Fun or Spooky to have obtained it instead.
Princess Bride kit-only options range from $3,700 to $5,000 depending on edition
All P3 machines and game kits are in stock except The The Princess Bride
All machines shipped since March 2024 include all upgraded reliability parts
New machine orders take 2-3 days and game kit orders ship the next day
Multimorphic's goal is to make the P3 the most reliable machine in the industry
Pre-production The Princess Bride playfields have been shipped to customers for display at Golden State Pinball Festival and Quebec Pinball Show
Quality Update Kit 2024 orders will be shipped in batches of 100 starting the week of announcement
3D-printed part files are being shared to allow customers to print their own spares or experiment with different colors
The The Princess Bride is scheduled to begin production later in summer 2024
Final Resistance production backlog was cleared in under 9 months starting from August 2023
Side Target LED Board Update Kit with friction-lock connectors will not vibrate loose
Multimorphic plans to begin producing Princess Bride module over the summer
Multimorphic is planning to begin producing the The Princess Bride module over the summer
Multimorphic's upcoming game is Alice in Wonderland, which the community already knows but the manufacturer refuses to confirm
Multimorphic P3 games suffer from poor playfield-screen integration
Multimorphic was able to pivot by planning home-based module production during prolonged stay-at-home orders
Multimorphic has 4-5 month lead times that hurt sales
Multimorphic Princess Bride base model costs $11,000+ with top edition at $13,750.
Multimorphic's P3 platform faces uncertain market adoption; few previous owners repurchase P3 machines.
The Princess Bride is Multimorphic's first three-edition release
Princess Bride is the first three-edition release and first movie license for Multimorphic
Princess Bride production will begin in summer 2024; game is currently mode complete, feature complete, with all rules in place
The Princess Bride is Multimorphic's first major movie IP license
The The Princess Bride playfield module is identical across all three editions; differences are cosmetic (cabinet, metalwork, toppers, backbox display)
Multimorphic P3's newest pinball machine is Princess Bride
P3 Princess Bride will not sell individual sword cosmetics separately, only as collector's edition bundles
Multimorphic The Princess Bride module will retail for $3,750 standard and $5,000 limited edition
Multimorphic Princess Bride collector's edition pricing reaches $13,750 for full P3 machine (500 units)
Multimorphic is implementing significant price increases due to licensing costs described as 'pinflation'
Multimorphic's Princess Bride 500-unit collector's edition at $13,750 is a strategic marketing failure
Princess Bride's dynamic playfield video integration will create a novel pinball experience unlike previous games
The Princess Bride will not begin production until summertime with slow monthly output rates and four months minimum before units ship
The The Princess Bride P3 game has animations comparable to JJP quality
Multimorphic lowered P3 Standard Edition price to $11,400 from ~$13,000 to improve market accessibility
Multimorphic will debut Princess Bride P3 module at TPF
Multimorphic will showcase The Princess Bride module at TPF, possibly in collector's edition cabinet with sword-hilt button interface
The Princess Bride features a real ball lift mechanism for the Cliffs of Insanity (unlike Pinball Magic's fake version)
The Princess Bride will debut at Texas Pinball Festival with playable machines
Multimorphic secured the Princess Bride license during Weird Al production
Princess Bride development took approximately one and a half years
The P3 platform is the only third-party game development platform in pinball
Multimorphic has released eight playfield modules for the P3 platform at the time of this interview
Multimorphic sold approximately 300+ The Princess Bride units on first day of pre-orders
Multimorphic's manufacturing strategy (first-come-first-serve vs. CE-first) is inefficient and creates customer confusion
Multimorphic is developing a Princess Bride pinball game
The Princess Bride pinball game includes character callouts from Princess Bride IP
New P3 base machine price is $8,500 and includes RGB speaker lights as standard
The The Princess Bride game includes video clips, quotes, and dynamic content from the 1987 film
Upgrade kits will be made available to existing P3 owners for the platform improvements
All P3s shipping upon the start of The Princess Bride production will include new front cabinet artwork, RGB speaker lights as standard, and previous machine improvements
Standard game kit costs $3,750; Limited Edition kit costs $5,000
The The Princess Bride playfield includes a physical mechanism where the pinball climbs the Cliffs of Insanity
Customers purchasing a new P3 with a playfield module installed receive a 20% discount on the playfield module price
Pre-orders open Tuesday, February 20th at 9am Central Time
Collector's Edition is limited to exactly 500 units
Multimorphic is now partnering with only one distributor per large geographic region
Princess Bride is a first-party Multimorphic P3 game, not third-party development
P3 Multimorphic machines have poor secondary market value retention compared to traditional pinball machines
Multimorphic has approximately 200 P3 platform units in circulation
P3 Multimorphic will likely have a new game (The Princess Bride module) at Texas Pinball Festival in March
Multimorphic P3 platform recently received hardware updates improving left upper flipper mechanism visibility and robustness
P3 warehouse expansion will reduce 11-month wait times
P3 has upgraded components with stronger materials and improved upper flipper housing visibility
Multimorphic's P3 board licensing revenue is drying up because manufacturers have migrated away from the platform
P3 module platform should be licensed for commercial one-off machines similar to home console licensing model (Street Fighter 2 comparison)
Princess Bride is being developed as a third-party P3 module, not a first-party Multimorphic game.
Multimorphic has secured the Princess Bride license for the P3 system
Princess Bride pinball is officially announced from Multimorphic and is a confirmed product
Multimorphic has sold fewer than 500 units over eight years of P3 platform operation
Multimorphic's fundamental market problem is unsolvable: the platform is rejected despite strong themes
P3 module swaps can be completed in approximately 1-1.5 minutes including glass removal and service positioning
Weird Al's Museum of Natural Hilarity is a Multimorphic pinball game
Ball lifters in Multimorphic games crack within days of replacement
Multimorphic received complaints from multiple customers about 3D printed parts failures
Multimorphic machines used FDM hobbyist-grade 3D printing in high-wear areas
Multimorphic announced halt of all first-party game development for remainder of 2023 to address quality concerns
Multimorphic Centaur is expected to be bolted together in December
Centaur Oblivion Edition air freight cost is $1,200-$1,500 to North America
Final Resistance has begun shipping
Final Resistance is a pinball game currently in production by Multimorphic
The Final Resistance delay will enable the game's code to reach v1.0 before shipping
Multimorphic reduced P3 backlog from 16 weeks to 10 weeks through staff expansion and operational improvements
Final Resistance has been delayed several weeks from early July launch date due to parts not meeting quality standards
Despite Final Resistance delay, overall improved production speed will allow customers later in queue to receive games ahead of original schedule
Multimorphic has completely cleared its backlog of modules
New P3 machine lead time dropped from 12 months to 6 months
Multimorphic is significantly behind on P3 system production but module production is staying on pace
Multimorphic's Final Resistance module has outsold the Weird Al module for the P3 system
Multimorphic announced Final Resistance broke their previous sales record but refuses to disclose actual sales figures
Multimorphic has grown its assembly team to increase production speed
Weird Al, Heist, and Cosmic Cart Racing module production queues will clear within the next couple of weeks
Lexi Lightspeed playfields will ship in 4 to 6 weeks
Full P3 cabinet production is approximately 3.5 months behind original shipping estimates
Final Resistance production will begin in late June to early July after parts sourcing issues are resolved
Final Resistance has broken the sales records previously set by Weird Al's Museum of Natural Hilarity
Once Final Resistance production begins, Multimorphic expects to complete all ordered modules within six months
Multimorphic's production bottleneck is likely due to labor shortage for assembly in rural Texas
An IKEA-style kit assembly model could help Multimorphic address labor bottleneck and reduce costs
Multimorphic has approximately one-year lead times; likely due to labor/assembly bottleneck in rural Texas
Multimorphic machines have a 1-year production wait time
Multimorphic has doubled its factory footprint since 2019
P3 machines can be purchased as bare base units or with pre-installed games
Weird Al topper has been especially well-received by customers
P3 game kit backorder times reached 6 months at the time of the March 2023 visit
Final Resistance production was scheduled to begin in May 2023
Multimorphic customers ordering today will not receive full cabinet until approximately one year from order
The P3 (Multimorphic) Weird Al module costs significantly less than purchasing a complete standalone pinball game
Multimorphic machines feature the most innovative mechanical design in modern pinball.
Multimorphic prefers measured growth over rapid expansion
Multimorphic is actively hiring and seeking additional workspace
Another new P3 module will launch later in 2023
Multimorphic currently takes 8-10 months to build machines
Multimorphic intends to reduce machine build time below current 8-10 month average
Final Resistance is a Multimorphic pinball module
Final Resistance is Multimorphic's sixth full game kit for the P3 platform
Final Resistance will make its first public appearance at Texas Pinball Festival (March 24-26) with company seminar on Saturday afternoon
A livestream of Final Resistance gameplay is planned for Friday March 17th at 7:00 PM CST
Pre-orders for Final Resistance game kits open March 9th at 9:00 AM CST with $500 non-refundable deposits
Production of Final Resistance will begin in May, after all remaining Weird Al's Museum of Natural Hilarity modules ship
Multimorphic's Project Carbon is a non-licensed game with all key staff working as contractors with full-time jobs elsewhere
Project Carbon is designed by Scott Denissey with rules by Bowen Cairns
GTF will not move P3 platform unit sales despite designer talent
Multimorphic P3 platform with Weird Al module + base + LE topper costs approximately $13,000
Project Carbon theme appears industrial/dark aesthetic similar to Total Nuclear Annihilation based on teaser video
Multimorphic typical delivery timeline is one year from order
Multimorphic P3 has a one-year wait time for new orders while still backlogged on Weird Al production
Scott Danesi composed the main theme song for Project Carbon
Multimorphic will attend Texas Pinball Festival March 24-26 as an official guest
Project 'Carbon' is an unlicensed theme P3 module
Scott Denise is the creative director for the next P3 game module from Multimorphic
Weird Al Pinball by Multimorphic sold strongly with over a year backlog, proving the viability of licensed games
Scott Danesi has a next pinball module design already in the works for Multimorphic
Multimorphic's backlog is approximately one year
Weird Al is the game of the year for 2022 because of its theme, innovation, modular design, custom call-outs, and well-fleshed-out code at launch.
Weird Al pre-orders are experiencing significant delays, with multiple customers reporting pushbacks from October to December with 5-6 months still awaited.
P3 machines should automatically stage all balls in the trough on startup if bracket positioning is correct
P3 opto board ball tracking system uses light beam interruption to track ball position and enable software-graphics interaction
Most P3 customers prefer separate flipper buttons once acclimated vs. single-button multi-flipper control
Flipper coil strength settings above 40 have no additional effect on flipper strength
P3 supports Wi-Fi software updates for apps, module drivers, and asset packs
P3 platform allows playfield module swaps with only single hardware investment, reducing cost-per-game significantly
Heist was available to P3 owners in 2020 for $2,750
Weird Al game module launched in late February 2024 for $3,000 for existing P3 owners
P3 playfield modules are factory-calibrated but may require minor position adjustments based on machine incline and electrical power stability
Multimorphic has a 12-month wait time for new P3 orders
Manufacturing team has produced games at steady, uninterrupted pace since last update
Combined with Drained and five existing modules, total P3 modules will reach eight
Multimorphic will release two full game kits with new playfield modules in 2023
The company is 10-12 weeks behind original shipping estimates
Multimorphic has two games coming out in 2023
Multimorphic's P3 Heist features one of the best mechanical implementations ever seen in pinball
Weird Al will arrive at East Coast venues in 2-3 weeks
Drained is the first ever third party full module for Multimorphic P3
Multimorphic has 12-13 month lead times for new Weird Al Yankovic orders
Multimorphic is steadily growing its production team and increasing manufacturing speeds
Lead times for new orders remain at 12-13 months
Customers experiencing delays of more than a couple months should see orders go into production very soon
Multimorphic has increased production team size and manufacturing speeds
Multimorphic plans to release two new full-featured P3 modules in 2023
Multimorphic produces approximately one game per week
Multimorphic achieved cross-location simultaneous play capability years before Stern through Cosmic Kart Racing
Version 1.0 includes the game's final Wizard Mode titled 'Running With Scissors'
Multimorphic released version 1.0 code for Weird Al's Museum of Natural Hilarity this morning
Multimorphic released version 1.0 code for Weird Al's Museum of Natural Hilarity
Weird Al's Museum of Natural Hilarity is Multimorphic's latest game
Multimorphic shared a factory tour video on Instagram showing Weird Al and P3 production
Only Multimorphic includes refund guarantees in non-refundable deposit contracts
Multimorphic price increases take effect September 1; customers can lock current prices with deposits
Multimorphic is raising prices starting September 1st with Weird Al at $3,500 and P3 base price remaining at $8,300
Production is approximately two months behind previously announced shipping estimates
Weird Al's Museum of Natural Hilarity price increases by $500 starting September 1st
Wait time for new orders placed today is approximately 12 months
Multimorphic has enough parts to fulfill current orders
Multimorphic team has grown significantly over the past few months
Delays are expected to increase by another couple of weeks before catch-up begins
Multimorphic revealed Weird Al approximately six months before they had manufacturing workforce in place to produce it
Multimorphic revealed Weird Al approximately 5 months before having adequate manufacturing workforce in place
Multimorphic was running approximately two weeks behind on production
Multimorphic is urgently hiring multiple pinball machine assemblers at $15/hour
Multimorphic has an LED attract kit in development for Weird Al's Museum of Natural Hilarity
Multimorphic manufactures approximately 50-100 machines per year, roughly 1-2 per week
Multimorphic's Weird Al game features over 2,500 callouts from Weird Al Yankovic
Multimorphic's Weird Al game now features over 2,500 Weird Al Yankovic callouts with new code updates including 'You Make Me Wizard' mode and improved UHF multiball
Multimorphic's Weird Al Yankovic P3 game has over 2500 callouts from Weird Al himself
Multimorphic is about two weeks behind shipping schedule due to employment issues, not parts availability
Multimorphic's Weird Al game has over 2,500 Weird Al callouts with mini wizard mode implemented
Multimorphic is a couple of weeks behind on shipments of P3 machines and Weird Al playfields
Multimorphic has adequate parts in stock but workforce is the bottleneck
Weird Al Pinball will receive code updates including 'You Make Me' mini-wizard mode and improved UHF multiball
Weird Al Pinball features over 2,500 callouts from Weird Al himself
Multimorphic has ample parts inventory in house for P3 machines and Weird Al modules
Multimorphic is actively recruiting employees for assembly at Round Rock, TX
Multimorphic is not operating a true assembly line and cannot claim to have shipped multiple units of Weird Al beyond prototype show machines
Shipments of Weird Al modules will accelerate due to hiring
Multimorphic is stockpiling parts with equal allocation to existing P3 owners and new buyers
Multimorphic has shipped several Weird Al Museum of Natural Hilarity machines already
The Multimorphic P3 playfield is 2 inches longer than standard pinball playfields
Multimorphic P3 machines are being sold at RV shows to affluent RV buyers ($100k-$200k RV price range)
Multimorphic Weird Al features animations where the character mocks players for double-flipping to skip animations
Multimorphic's manufacturing facility has expanded with pallets of parts for Weird Al modules and new upgraded cabinet production
Weird Al Museum of Natural Hilarity was the standout game of Texas Pinball Festival with continuous lines and high demand
Multimorphic's facility has significant inventory of parts and capacity to produce both Weird Al modules and new upgraded cabinets with improved flipper mechanics
Multimorphic P3 estimated wait time is now over a year
P3 platform flippers feel mushy and lack the snap of Stern flippers
Multimorphic's P3s showed excellent uptime at TPF 2022 stress test
Multimorphic's estimated wait time for new P3 machine orders is 13 months
Multimorphic brought 9 P3 machines to Texas Pinball Festival
Multimorphic has already started development on a game after Weird Al
Multimorphic received necessary parts to ship flipper upgrade kits
Camera mounts appear to be installed on top of P3 machine heads based on visible circular openings
Multimorphic is planning to develop a camera module for P3 machines to enable video interaction in online multiplayer games
P3 machines at TPF demonstrated good reliability and durability during continuous play
P3 platform's flipper mechanics can be reconfigured so a single button operates all flippers
Multimorphic shipped its first complete Weird Al's Museum of Natural Hilarity machine
The Weird Al LE topper features intricate design with interactive elements that engage the game frame
The first Weird Al machine was shipped to a Multimorphic distributor named wise1919
Multimorphic has not fully ramped up production yet
First unit of Weird Al's Museum of Natural Hilarity has shipped to a customer
The majority of Weird Al's machines will ship in the fall
Weird Al's Museum of Natural Hilarity features unique mechs and ramps on the upper portion of the playfield
P3 with both Heist and Weird Al modules costs roughly equivalent to two retail Stern Pro games
The Weird Al Avatar Limited Edition topper looks cheap compared to promotional renders
Pinball manufacturer mentioned in context of recent game releases adding to market saturation; released two games recently
Boutique pinball manufacturer; releases P3 modular platform with new games Ender's Game and Dungeon Crawler Carl
Modular pinball system manufacturer (P3 platform); newly partnered with Flip N Out Pinball; launching Dungeon Crawler Carl and Ender's Game simultaneously
Pinball platform manufacturer; released first official gameplay footage of Dungeon Crawler Carl module
Modular pinball platform manufacturer (P3); Flip N Out recently became distributor; viewed as barrier to adoption by traditional pinball enthusiasts.
Pinball manufacturer producing P3 modular platform; recently hired Glenn as sound engineer; released Dungeon Crawler Carl and Ender's Game simultaneously.
Pinball manufacturer producing P3 modular platform games; announced Dungeon Crawl and at least one other P3 title this week
Pinball manufacturer producing modular P3 platform; releasing Dungeon Crawler Carl and Ender's Game as upcoming titles; led by Jerry (likely Jerry Willson based on context); employs Kevin Manning
Pinball manufacturer; revealed Dungeon Crawler Carl and Ender's Game titles same day as Bon Jovi reveal (mentioned in related articles)
Pinball manufacturer for which Jonathan A. Bergeron previously created artwork for Final Resistance
Pinball manufacturer; announced new P3 module 'Dungeon Crawler Carl' for Gen Con
Boutique pinball manufacturer that released Dungeon Crawler Carl and Ender's Game simultaneously on the episode's air date; criticized for poor launch strategy, lack of FOMO mechanics, and incomplete code
Pinball machine manufacturer producing modular P3 platform games; launching Dungeon Crawler Carl and Ender's Game simultaneously
Pinball machine manufacturer producing the P3 modular platform and announcing Dungeon Crawler Carl and Ender's Game
Pinball manufacturer; developing Dungeon Crawler Carl and Ender's Game on P3 platform
Pinball manufacturer known for P3 modular platform, releasing two new games: Dungeon Crawler Carl and Ender's Game
Pinball machine manufacturer announcing Ender's Game for P3 platform
Pinball manufacturer producing the P3 modular platform; releasing Dungeon Crawler Carl; known for innovation over ~10 years
Texas-based pinball manufacturer known for P3 modular platform; announced two new modules on July 27, 2026
Boutique pinball manufacturer launching two new P3 games with shared mechanical platform but distinct themes and design directions
Pinball manufacturer developing Ender's Game machine
Pinball machine manufacturer announcing dual P3 game releases; known for modular P3 platform
Pinball machine manufacturer developing and releasing the Dungeon Crawler Carl pinball machine
Boutique pinball manufacturer revealing Ender's Game as a P3 platform release on July 27, 2026
Boutique pinball manufacturer releasing Dungeon Crawler Carl and Ender's Game simultaneously
Pinball manufacturer releasing two new P3 modules with shared playfield layouts (Dungeon Crawler Carl and Ender's Game rumor)
Pinball manufacturer working on Dungeon Crawler Carl game based on LitRPG franchise
Pinball platform manufacturer; P3 modular system; releasing Dungeon Crawler Carl and Ender's Game simultaneously; described as having past issues with themes/gameplay/expectations
Pinball manufacturer developing Dungeon Crawler Carl based on LitRPG franchise
Pinball platform manufacturer; produces P3 modular system; criticized for opacity on sales, poor market timing, and lack of community demand; planning dual-theme P3 game
Pinball manufacturer launching two new P3 modules with expanded distributor network and new personnel
P3 platform manufacturer developing Dungeon Crawler Carl and Ender's Game; target of Kaneda's critique
Pinball manufacturer; confirmed to reveal two games on Monday, including Dungeon Crawler Carl
Pinball manufacturer; Kaneda expresses skepticism about platform viability and announces upcoming Ender's Game and Dungeon Crawler Carl releases
Pinball manufacturer; Kaneda claims their next game is not attracting buyers
Manufacturer of P3 modular platform; Portal is a P3 game
Pinball manufacturer that has apparently licensed Dungeon Crawler Carl for a pinball game
Modular pinball platform manufacturer; developing Ender's Game and Dungeon Crawler Carl as separate units with DLC licensing model (~$700); leadership reportedly upset with Kaneda's news breaks
P3 modular platform manufacturer; releasing new module Monday with Dungeon Crawler Carl and Ender's Game dual themes; characterized as niche, expensive, polarizing
Pinball platform manufacturer launching modular dual-theme P3 game featuring Dungeon Crawler Carl and Ender's Game; historically marketed as offering 38+ games on platform
Pinball manufacturer rumored to be launching a new game (possibly Dungeon Crawler Carl) with potential dual-theme/layout option
Pinball machine manufacturer specializing in modular P3 platform; developing multiple games including Portal, Weird Al's Museum of Hilarity, Princess Bride, and possibly Dungeon Crawler Carl
Platform-based manufacturer preparing Dungeon Crawler Carl reveal in 11 days; criticized for poor adoption
Pinball manufacturer announcing dual P3 releases with shared mechanical layout
Pinball manufacturer specializing in P3 modular platform; developing Dungeon Crawler Carl P3 module with official reveal July 27, 2026
Pinball equipment company founded by Gerry Stellenberg to commercialize P3 and control systems
Pinball hardware manufacturer; created modular P3 platform; successfully penetrated Dave & Busters with custom 'Heads Up' game; has released Asteroids and other software modules for the platform
Production game with artwork by Brad Albright; lengthy, detailed development process where Brad immersed himself in team meetings; first major professional pinball art success
Pinball machine manufacturer, maker of P3 modular platform, preparing to announce new game
Boutique pinball manufacturer; likely developing DCC pinball; recently hired Davey Price; gearing up for unannounced launch event
Pinball manufacturer known for the P3 modular platform; entering partnership to enhance thematic immersion in upcoming games
Manufacturer of P3 modular platform; releasing Dungeon Crawler Carl; subject of Don's extensive criticism regarding reliability and design philosophy
Modular pinball platform manufacturer; leading theory for Dungeon Crawler Carl license holder; known for P3 system with interchangeable software modules; family-friendly game policy noted as potential constraint
Pinball manufacturer with P3 modular platform; may be designing Dungeon Crawler Carl module; expected to reveal next game late this week or early next week
Boutique pinball manufacturer known for P3 modular platform with interchangeable games; criticized for location reliability, customer service, and support quality; allegedly developing Dungeon Crawler Carl.
Boutique pinball manufacturer potentially in consideration for Dungeon Crawler Carl license
Texas-based P3 modular pinball platform manufacturer; recently released Portal, upcoming module announcement expected within two weeks
Alternative speculated manufacturer of Dungeon Crawler Carl; no official confirmation
Pinball manufacturer producing P3 modular pinball system; increasingly rumored as DCC pinball developer
P3 platform manufacturer and developer; announced quality update kits, Princess Bride production, and technical resource library
Pinball manufacturer announcing Princess Bride P3 modular game with production and pre-order details
Manufacturer of P3 pinball machines and associated products; author of update
Boutique pinball manufacturer; P3 modular platform developer; announced Portal shipments and ecosystem growth to 27 games
Pinball machine manufacturer; employer of Josh Kugler as lead programmer for 'Nitrogen' project
Pinball manufacturer producing P3 modular platform and game titles; published official production update for June 2026
Pinball manufacturer; developer of P3 modular platform; issuing official production update
Manufacturer of the P3 modular pinball platform; released Elemental Pinball announcement
Boutique pinball manufacturer launching new premium glass product line
Pinball manufacturer; rumored to be releasing a game within 3 weeks of this podcast episode
P3 pinball platform manufacturer; machines featured at Golden State (Weird Al, Portal, Heist modules); uses 3D-printable parts; praised for modular design
Pinball manufacturer known for P3 (pinball platform 3) modular machines with swappable software modules
Pinball manufacturer; revealed Weird Al with streaming content strategy; referenced as example of invitation-only early reveal coverage.
Texas-based pinball manufacturer; referenced as part of Texas pinball manufacturing cluster
Manufacturer that has reached out to Don's podcast to appear; may have multiple unreleased games in development; P3 platform referenced
P3 modular pinball manufacturer indicating new game launch coming soon with ramped production
Manufacturer of P3 modular pinball platform featuring Portal game with 18-ball capacity and swappable playfield modules.
Pinball manufacturer mentioned in context of companies with time-based rather than stock-based production
Pinball manufacturer; led by Gerry Stellenberg; produces P-Rock control boards used by enthusiasts for WPC game customization
Manufacturer of Mafia Pinball; unboxed at Expo with pricing concerns ($7,500 viewed as too expensive)
Manufacturer of Portal P3 modular platform; neither host played Portal in their ranking despite it appearing on other podcasters' lists
Pinball manufacturer; Colin MacAlpine works as rules designer
Pinball manufacturer; David Van Es associated with Labyrinth release
Pinball hardware/software company founded by Jerry Stellenberg, manufactures the P-Rock control board (open-source, 2009-2011) and the P3 modular pinball platform (2012-present). Offers lower-cost multi-game alternatives to traditional single-game machines.
Pinball hardware manufacturer. Produces P3 Rock boards (used in 8 Ball Beyond) and modular P3 playfield system. Board sets used in both homebrew and production games.
Pinball manufacturer; P3 platform standardized with 3-inch flipper 2-sling layout discussed as industry standard
Pinball manufacturer mentioned in context of Dennis Nordman's recent work on Lexi Lightspeed.
Manufacturer of P3 platform and Princess Bride game; Jerry (founder) criticized for collector's edition strategy
Boutique manufacturer of modular P3 pinball platform; Rush game anticipated release discussed
Pinball manufacturer mentioned in episode title but not discussed in content; appears to be part of larger December recap
Manufacturer of pinball games; appears in TWIPY nominees with 'Franchi' and 'Shoot and Scoot' entries
Manufacturer of P3 platform; demonstrated linked cosmic kart racing and connectivity features at Texas Pinball Festival
Manufacturer of Rush; mentioned as producer of the game played and discussed positively
Pinball manufacturer of the P3 modular platform; discussed in context of playfield options and pricing
Pinball manufacturer involved in ongoing legal proceedings with VirtuaPin regarding defamation counterclaim against trustee
Manufacturer of P3 platform; releasing Final Resistance designed by Scott Danesi
Emerging boutique pinball manufacturer producing the modular P3 platform; praised by Norman for ethical pre-production business model and openness to third-party game developers.
Established pinball manufacturer; Bowen Kerins has worked with them; referenced as industry precedent for rules design.
Pinball manufacturer; producing Avatar CE game; delayed domestic delivery to Jan/Feb 2025
Modular pinball manufacturer included in 'Other' category of NACS machines
P3 platform manufacturer; will showcase four networked Cosmic Heart Racing machines at TPF
Texas P3 manufacturer; rumored to be developing Portal-themed title; traditionally releases new game annually at TPF
Boutique manufacturer of P3 modular pinball platform; releasing Portal game; previously released Princess Bride, Final Resistance, and others
Digital pinball machine manufacturer; showcased Portal P3 extended edition at TPF with three machines; Portal uses larger modular playfield concept with digital screen
Pinball manufacturer; reportedly defeated Deep Root in an unspecified competition
Pinball manufacturer producing P3 modular platform; operates approximately 10-15 minutes from Robert Byers in Texas; flipper mechanics criticized by Robert Byers
Pinball manufacturer known for P3 modular platform
Pinball manufacturer; Tim had been waiting for their new game release to have Ian on podcast as guest
Mentioned in connection with animation work; hosts credit Stephen Silver from Multimorphic for animations used in podcast visuals.
P3 modular pinball manufacturer with upcoming licensed module, operates from Round Rock, Texas
Manufacturer of P3 pinball machines with LCD screens and cantilevered flipper mechanisms
Boutique pinball manufacturer; produces P3 modular platform; known for digital integration and third-party module support
P3 pinball platform manufacturer, releasing Weird Al game, multiple game titles mentioned
Pinball manufacturer; no significant news mentioned at TPF
Manufacturer; mentioned briefly; Kaneda declines to discuss
Manufacturer of P3 modular pinball platform; Erika owns a Weird Owl P3 machine
Virtual pinball manufacturer with The Portal game at Expo
Pinball machine manufacturer with Portal game in production; new module coming soon
P3 platform manufacturer; Don asking about upcoming games
Manufacturer mentioned as releasing games more code-complete than Stern
Modular platform manufacturer with P3 games; Portal, Princess Bride, Weird Al titles; possible new Jerry mech game in development
Manufacturer of the Portal pinball machine and P3 modular platform
Modular pinball platform manufacturer; streamer owns machine downstairs with Portal, Princess Bride, and Weird Owl modules
Pinball manufacturer; games include Portal and Heist with notable mechanics
Manufacturer of customizable P3 pinball platform; produced Final Resistance and Weird Al
Manufacturer of Dungeons & Dragons
Modular pinball platform manufacturer; brought multiple games to TPF including Portal, Final Resistance, Avatar, Heads Up
Alternative pinball platform manufacturer; Portal machine praised by both founders for innovative playfield design and AI-driven screen mechanics
Pinball manufacturer known for modular P3 platform; mentioned in context of custom machine control systems used by homebrewers
Pinball manufacturer of P3 (7,000 lb modular platform); Weird Al machine appeared at Lodi show with technical lock mechanism issues
U.S. pinball manufacturer; mentioned in context of tariff policy not benefiting domestic makers
Home pinball machine manufacturer; Don references them as 'the home of the best themes' in pinball
Manufacturer; Gerry Stellenberg heads; known for engineering excellence; criticized as niche platform with low adoption despite technical sophistication.
Pinball manufacturer founded around 2010-2012, developer of P3 modular platform; bootstrapped, team-led company focused on hybrid physical/digital pinball innovation
Manufacturer of P3 modular platform; Kaneda describes P3 investment as worst pinball investment with poor resale recovery; critiques platform design philosophy
Texas pinball company; potential manufacturer of Dungeon Crawler Carl; has not blocked Don from social media (unlike another company)
Modular pinball manufacturer; skipping TPF to avoid long pre-announcement window; Portal described as successful hit
Modular pinball platform manufacturer; produces P3 base system with interchangeable modules (Princess Bride, Final Resistance, Portal, Weird Al); secondary market analysis complicated by module/game bundling variations
Manufacturer with distributor Wise Trailer representing them at shows; Portal game generating positive operator feedback
Manufacturer; distributor Wise Trailer representing them at shows alongside expanding portfolio
Manufacturer of modular P3 pinball platform; produced Weird Al, Princess Bride, Portal; rumored as potential developer of Dungeon Crawler Carl
Manufacturer with modular platform; Portal in production; likely has third-party developers working on content
Manufacturer of Lexy Lightspeed: Escape from Earth (2017) designed by Dennis Nordman for P3 platform
Pinball platform manufacturer, produces modular games including Portal, Final Resistance, Avatar, Heads Up
Pinball manufacturer of P3 system with 27 playable games
Boutique pinball manufacturer noted as having lower production capacity than Stern
Pinball manufacturer known for P3 modular platform, created Princess Bride and Weird Al games, Emily has not yet played a Multimorphic
Pinball hardware company; Jonathan Euston and team visited facility during TPF trip
Pinball manufacturer located in Round Rock, Texas; visited by Jonathan and Martin during their Texas trip
Pinball manufacturer; confirmed next game will be licensed; balances licensed and original IP strategy; developing mechanical innovations
Modular pinball platform manufacturer; exhibited Portal, Weird Owl, Heist, Final Resistance at TPF 2026
Pinball manufacturer; developed the P3 modular platform; offers 27 games across 9 hardware modules; prices $3-4K per game; provides free SDK for third-party developers; founded 9 years ago (2017); known for customer lifetime value business model
Exhibited Drained at TPF; $2,900-$3,000+ pricing; based on Arcanoid layout concept with intentionally punishing design
Pinball manufacturer with booth at Texas Pinball Festival; showcasing Monster League Hockey (reported as 'game of the show' alongside Yukon Yeti); game has code duration issues for show play
P3 modular platform manufacturer; no new game announcement at TPF 2026; Portal available with updated code
Manufacturer of Portal platform game showcased at TPF 2026
Pinball manufacturer exhibiting at TPF 2026 with multiple P3 playfield modules on display
Pinball machine manufacturer with booth at TPF 2026 displaying Portal and other games
Pinball manufacturer with factory in Round Rock, Texas; visited by Pinball News crew before TPF 2026
Portal-based modular pinball platform manufacturer; strategically not attending TPF 2026; planning shortened announcement-to-ship windows
Pinball manufacturer known for modular P3 platform; typically debuts games at TPF but not bringing new title this year due to Portal backorders
Manufacturer of Portal; P3 platform criticized for reliability issues
Pinball manufacturer referenced in context of modern game releases excluded from analysis
Boutique manufacturer; considered as possible DCC licensee
Pinball manufacturer developing the P3 modular platform; Portal is the 24th game on the P3 platform
Pinball manufacturer and platform developer; creator of the P3 modular pinball platform; Portal is their 24th game title
Pinball manufacturer; released Portal with ruleset by Ian Harrower; known for continued growth and evolution.
Pinball manufacturer/developer; Don met with Multimorphic representative who worked on coding for Avatar; Don noted interpersonal tensions with company leadership (Jerry)
Pinball platform company; hosting major presence at Texas Pinball Festival; Kevin Manning representing the company; producing modular P3 platform machines
Pinball manufacturer; recently hired Kevin Manne from Buffalo Pinball
Manufacturer with Portal in pipeline; no rumors about subsequent games
Modular pinball system manufacturer; P3 platform expected to announce Dungeon Crawler Carl
Pinball manufacturer mentioned in context of P3 module platform
Innovation-focused manufacturer known for truly different/novel designs; faces market skepticism despite technical innovation
Pinball manufacturer; noted for family-friendly content; strengths in screen-based progression gameplay
Manufacturer; Portal is recently shipping/recently shipped; Prior releases: Princess Bride, Weird Owl; P3 cabinet format; specializes in modular machines
Manufacturer; P3 platform; rumored to be working on Minecraft game; frequently gets best themes
Pinball manufacturer; expected to have new game at TPF 2026; Portal discussed as anticipated title
Boutique pinball manufacturer producing Portal game system; discussed for community feedback and production delays.
Pinball manufacturer; announced Elements/Elemental game, seen as potential conflict with existing Elements game in pipeline
Manufacturer mentioned for Portal game demo at TPF; released own low-reflective glass product
Pinball manufacturer launching new product(s) and a new game to debut at Texas Pinball Festival
Pinball manufacturer; praised by Kaneda for mechanical creativity despite 80% LCD playfield; released Final Resistance and Weird Al
Boutique manufacturer; Jerry Olivares founder; P3 modular platform; Weird Al units in early production; criticized for lack of visible assembly-line evidence vs. Haggis's transparency
Pinball manufacturer creating the P3 modular platform; announcing two new games
Pinball manufacturer; released P3 game Heist
Pinball manufacturer producing P3 platform
Pinball hardware manufacturer; produces P3 Rock board platform used in custom homebrew machines
Referenced regarding P3 setup listings on secondary market; Jerry (CEO) mentioned; criticized for unrealistic pricing of multi-playfield systems.
Pinball hardware/control board manufacturer; produces P3 Rock boards, Switch 16, Power Driver 16 boards used in Multi-Bingo
P3 modular pinball manufacturer run by Jerry; year behind on orders; making Weird Al and Scott Denise games
Manufacturer of P3 modular pinball platform with Heist game now available for order
Pinball manufacturer offering color upgrade kits for MMR machines; tiered pricing ($200 LE, $400 non-LE)
Provider of pinball controllers, Jerry works there, supplied switch processing board to Nick Baldridge
Manufacturer of P3 modular pinball platform; released Cosmic Kart Racing 2.0 update with internet play; provides software development kit and technical support
Pinball platform manufacturer; hosts discussed limited availability and slow market adoption
Boutique manufacturer of P3 modular pinball platform; used by Spooky and other manufacturers
Pinball manufacturer operating P3 modular platform; criticized for slow manufacturing relative to game development, praised for innovative mechanics
Pinball board manufacturer; P3 system used in American Pinball games and Spooky games
Pinball manufacturer; successful soft relaunch of Final Resistance serves as model for industry
Manufacturer of P3 modular pinball platform; developing Portal; showing games at TPF under NDA strategy
Pinball manufacturer; makes Weird Al and other titles; Zach Meny associated with custom/sales
Modular P3 pinball platform developer; manufacturer of Final Resistance with Scott Danesi; praised by Kevin
Platform pinball manufacturer; Portal kit priced at $5,000-$6,000; slow market adoption criticized
Manufacturer of Portal; alleged off-the-record sales of 700+ units (claim disputed by Kaneda)
Pinball manufacturer producing P3 modular pinball machine; created Final Resistance module; known for direct community engagement
P3 pinball manufacturer; maker of Portal, Weird Al, Final Resistance, Princess Bride, Heist P3 machines
Manufacturer of the P3 modular pinball platform
P3 pinball platform manufacturer; developed SDK with open documentation; Cinemachine camera tool creator with Unity
P3 pinball platform manufacturer; provides free SDK and support for third-party developers; distributes third-party games via Multimorphic Store
Pinball manufacturer based in Texas; will demonstrate P3 system and Cosmic Kart Racing at Houston Arcade Expo. Modular platform allows software swaps
Modular/swappable pinball platform (P3); criticized for lack of sales transparency and limited market penetration
Manufacturer of Portal P3 machine; offered affiliate discount to festival attendees
Manufacturer of P3 (Pinball 3) platform; positioned as alternative to traditional pinball with software flexibility and frequent gameplay adoption
P3 pinball platform manufacturer; platform on which Silver Falls is built
Pinball manufacturer; produced Heist and Weird Out games on P3 platform; exhibited at Pinbrew Fest with no crowds
Modular platform manufacturer now producing 10 games per month; stated they will not make new games until fixing old platform problems
Modular pinball platform manufacturer; criticized for poor secondary market value and overpricing; host questions viability
Small boutique manufacturer with Weird Al in limited production; struggling to scale vs. Stern's 600/week
Pinball manufacturer; confirmed no new game announcement at Texas Pinball Festival 2026; releasing Portal v1.2.3.0 code update
Manufacturer building custom/consumer games; Kaneda suggests partnership with Spooky Pinball for scaling production
Pinball manufacturer; strong presence at Texas Pinball Festival with multiple game titles including Weird Al, Lexi Lightspeed, Cosmic Cart Racing, Heist
P3 platform modular pinball manufacturer; manufacturing bottleneck (slow production); releasing Final Resistance; previously released Weird Al
Platform developer (P3); significant production delays; Kaneda criticizes lack of transparency on staffing and manufacturing capacity; Scott Denise designing next P3 title
Alternative pinball platform manufacturer facing poor secondary market sales; Weird Al game sold at 50% of MSRP; criticized for not adopting traditional pinball design
Implied reference in industry landscape; not directly discussed but part of modern pinball manufacturer ecosystem
Pinball machine manufacturer specializing in the modular P3 platform; released Sorcerer's Apprentice as software re-theme for Cosmic Kart Racing playfield module; committed to iterative player feedback and value-added content
Listed as manufacturer option; Rory Cernuda noted as animation lead for Multimorphic
Pinball platform manufacturer; praised for factory transparency and highlighting women in manufacturing
Revealed The Princess Bride in February 2024; included in worst-of evaluation list
Pinball manufacturer; no new game announced for TPF; Portal still pending delivery to Don
Manufacturer of P3 digital pinball platform; promoting P3 play opportunities at Bat City Open tournament in Austin
Boutique platform manufacturer; Portal noted as their best game to date; games improving over time
Manufacturer of Weird Al pinball; criticized for low production capacity (~1 game/week), lack of visible workforce, location disadvantage, and code updates without shipped games
Pinball control board manufacturer with P3 platform; allows playfield swaps; used by Spooky and others
Pinball manufacturer producing modular P3 platform games including The Princess Bride
Manufacturer with Portal in development pipeline (mentioned via Jerry); boutique producer
Pinball platform/game manufacturer; P3 (modular pinball system) in Dave & Buster's locations; fourth unreleased game in development with unique video presentation; BJ Wilson doing software coordination
Manufacturer of innovative LCD-based pinball platform; Lexi Lightspeed praised by Ken after initial skepticism
Pinball manufacturer; placed two P3 units at Dave & Buster's Austin location; known for innovative digital/hybrid pinball designs
Pinball platform manufacturer; Jerry Thompson associated; working on Cosmic Kart Racing; Lexi Lightspeed recently released
Innovative pinball company with modular P3 platform; working on fourth game; employees describe company culture positively
Pinball manufacturer producing the P3 multi-game modular platform
Alternative pinball manufacturer; P3 platform ships with Wi-Fi enabled; developing remote multiplayer infrastructure
Boutique pinball manufacturer of P3 modular platform; developers spend 50%+ time on framework infrastructure; expanding feature support and web capabilities
Pinball platform manufacturer; produces P3 system with modular games; added backbox display as optional add-on; team includes Rory Cernuta.
Platform/manufacturer; P3 modular system; developing next full-featured title after Cosmic Kart Racing; Wizard Tutorial practice app available; Tom Law is module developer
Developer of P-Rock board now widely used for custom pinball projects; P3 platform; has Dave and Buster's placement initiatives
Control board manufacturer; P-Rock and P3-Rock boards used by multiple pinball manufacturers for production games
P3 modular pinball platform manufacturer; offering promotions at Southern Fried Gaming Expo
Platform manufacturer allowing community-developed code sales; referenced as alternative DLC model
Manufacturer of modular P3 platform; Portal game expected to receive teaser before TPF with early reports of success
Manufacturer; predicted to release another module for Texas Pinball Festival in March 2025
Pinball platform manufacturer offering modular P3 system with customizable playfields; maintains stable pricing through industry turbulence; located in US
Virtual pin manufacturer; debuted Weird Al at TPF 2024; displayed in Texas location; strong community reception
Manufacturer; had delays with Weird Owls and Princess Bride; chose to hold off on future builds to complete current orders
Pinball platform manufacturer; P3 modular system
Manufacturer of P3 platform games including Princess Bride; had three Princess Bride units at TPF 2024; known for high initial module entry costs.
Referenced for relaunching Final Resistance due to gap between unveiling and production; expected to announce game before Texas Pinball Festival next year
Referenced as business model analogy: P3 platform sales fund passion project P3 rock development; Jerry's passion contrasted with perceived Ametron apathy toward AP
Rumored to have secured Princess Bride license; developing game for P3 system; historically had multi-manufacturer Fast board arrangements but trend has shifted
Pinball manufacturer; will showcase Princess Bride P3 game at TPF; hosts express concern about P3 platform adoption and pricing.
P3 modular pinball platform manufacturer based in rural Texas; selling units at Southern Fried Gaming Expo
Referenced for attempting 14-ball multiball on their game to compete with Apollo 13's 13-ball gimmick.
Mentioned in context of Scott Denise working across multiple companies; designer availability question.
Pinball manufacturer producing modular P3 platform; developing Weird Al themed game; expanding mechanical integration into lower playfield with games like Heist and Weird Al
Pinball manufacturer specializing in modular P3 platform with digital screen integration
Pinball manufacturer where Josh Kugler currently works. Known for P3 modular platform and games like Princess Bride, Rush, Portal, and Weird Al. Appears to be moving toward more licensed themes and higher-end production.
Modular/digital pinball platform manufacturer; experiencing production delays due to suspected labor bottleneck in rural Texas facility
Pinball manufacturer; Don expresses desire to see factory tour/production process
P3 modular pinball platform manufacturer; Scott Denise develops modules; 6-8 to 12-month wait times; limited location availability; Final Resistance module released March 2023
Developer of P3 modular pinball platform; Princess Bride module being developed by third-party license holder
Pinball manufacturer; mentioned in context of comparing GTF's scale/scope to Venom (multi-morphic game)
Pinball technology platform mentioned as potential licensing option for Nintendo or other manufacturers
Developer of modular playfield games; associated with Future Pinball platform; potentially mentioned as alternative for Fifth Element theme adaptation
Pinball manufacturer mentioned as innovation leader in game design
P3 system manufacturer with Weird Al game kit release planned for October, ~11 months out
Manufacturer of P3 digital pinball platform; rep drove 18 hours to deliver machines to expo
Pinball manufacturer producing P3 platform with interchangeable game modules; CEO Jerry has addressed quality concerns and implemented backward compatibility and flipper upgrades
Pinball manufacturer; produces P3 platform with interchangeable game heads; concerns about production speed
Manufacturer; announced Weird Al (Feb 2022); shipped fewer than 25 units per Kaneda's estimation
Pinball manufacturer producing P3 system modular games; currently developing Weird Al Yankovic title with 2500+ Weird Al callouts; experiencing labor shortage delays
Texas-based modular pinball manufacturer; nimble/smaller company; communicated contingency plans to build modules at home during potential prolonged shutdowns in April 2020
Manufacturer of P3 platform and Weird Al; Jerry is associated with company (mentioned by Dan)
Pinball manufacturer; produces P3 machines; production challenges
Pinball manufacturer; released Weird Al's Museum of Natural Hilarity as P3 module; also makes P3 and P3 Rock platforms
Pinball manufacturer with P3 platform; criticized for long production times (8 months) and poor profitability model
Boutique manufacturer; experiencing production/hiring challenges similar to Haggis; struggling to find manufacturing labor
Boutique pinball manufacturer; P3 modular platform discussed in context of display cabinet opportunity
Pinball manufacturer; P3 platform with upcoming Portal game; community perceives as too digital-focused compared to traditional pinball analog-digital balance.
P3 platform pinball manufacturer; announcing Weird Al's Museum of Natural Hilarity; managing pre-orders via Discord and email
Manufacturer; team present at TPF
Platform-based pinball manufacturer; released Weird Al with improved gameplay and flipper mechanics; planning continued module releases at lower price point
Pinball manufacturer with acrylic/glass playfield technology; releasing Princess Bride; described as having impressive engineering but amateur aesthetic
Producing Princess Bride game; referenced as active manufacturer with strong product
Pinball manufacturer releasing teaser for upcoming game
Referenced indirectly through Jerry's apparent response to space concerns and code depth discussion
Boutique pinball manufacturer producing P3 modular platform. Portal pricing: $11,620 (standard cabinet), $12,500 (extended cabinet), $5,500 (extended module only).
Pinball software/platform manufacturer producing P3 modular system; will not debut new P3 module game at TPF due to Portal demand.
Digital pinball platform manufacturer; launched Heist game at $10K base platform + $2.75K kit during COVID; limited adoption (estimated 100 units)
Manufacturer of P3 (Pinball Machines 3) modular platform; allows module purchases like Weird Al for existing machines
Platform-based game maker (Portal); Kaneda criticizes lack of sales transparency and notes embarrassingly low unit numbers
Pinball manufacturer founded by Gerry Stellenberg; creator of P3 modular platform; started as pinballcontrollers.com in 2009; shipped first production machines in 2017
P3 modular platform manufacturer; Portal game shown at Texas Pinball Festival
Manufacturer of Star Wars home pinball machine; creates single-speaker home format games praised for sound design
P3 platform manufacturer; Portal latest release; estimated <500 units sold over 10 years; low community adoption; excellent engineering but limited marketability
Boutique pinball platform/manufacturer; Portal game cited as 'JV' tier compared to upcoming major releases.
Listed as under pressure to survive in 2024; Kaneda predicts significant shakeout
Boutique pinball manufacturer; P3 modular platform; Princess Bride announced for P3; criticized for market resistance
Pinball manufacturer; received defecting talent (Bowen Cairns, Scott Denisey) from Spooky Pinball
Manufacturer of pinball machine control boards (switch processor, driver boards) used in multi-bingo project
Mentioned in context of Dune Pinball, noted for strong theme integration and player satisfaction
Custom pinball manufacturer; representative Jerry gave seminar at Houston Arcade Expo
Manufacturer of P3 modular pinball platform; Heist is a game on this platform
Pinball platform/manufacturer; P3 is their customizable pinball platform used for homebrew games like Drained
Platform-based manufacturer (P3) under Jerry's leadership; not releasing new games this year until existing platform issues resolved
Making Portal pinball; home-only cabinet strategy (no arcade version); Don interested but frustrated by limited location availability
Boutique manufacturer in Texas; struggling to hire line workers; revealed Weird Al game ~5 months before production readiness
Platform-based manufacturer; orders facing ~1-year delivery timeline; Final Resistance discussed as platform title with limited market appeal
Manufacturer praised for transparent ETA communication (year-long wait times stated upfront)
Boutique pinball manufacturer; praised for securing The Princess Bride license and execution quality
Boutique manufacturer; included in Kaneda's transparency challenge; production capacity unclear to community
Manufacturer of The Princess Bride; Kaneda notes lack of marketing/hype maintenance
Maker of Princess Bride game; led by Jerry; struggling with 4-5 month delivery lead times; platform has historically poor resale value
Boutique manufacturer; produces niche titles; Kaneda predicts low volume sales trajectory continues
Mentioned briefly as part of pinball manufacturer ecosystem; no specific detail in episode
Mentioned as active pinball manufacturer in the competitive landscape
Manufacturer; has two more licensed games in development per Jerry
Small boutique manufacturer; releasing Princess Bride in P3 format; criticized for not adapting to traditional cabinet format despite market potential
Platform-based pinball manufacturer; criticized by Kaneda for modular approach; has licensed Princess Bride and upcoming More Brewing Company games
P3 pinball platform manufacturer; games show steepest secondary market depreciation
Manufacturer; will focus on Princess Bride games this summer; no new game releases expected this year
Pinball manufacturer producing The Princess Bride on P3 modular platform, praised by Kaneda for honest business practices
Previously teased games at Dave & Buster's in Austin test
P3 manufacturer; Portal module not selling well per Kaneda
Manufacturer of P3 platform; Scott Denisey designed Final Resistance for P3; P3 base costs $3,000
Manufacturer of Cosmic Cart Racing; referenced as example of balance between mechanical and software design
Platform-based manufacturer; Portal recently released; operates at very low volumes (~few hundred units total in 12 years); kit prices rising to ~$6,000
Princess Bride with attached swords slowly trickling out; Jerry Olivares criticized for unconventional flipper design and ignoring market feedback; games don't retain value
Manufacturer of Dialed In pinball machine; experienced with custom/modern pinball designs; protector component supplier discussions
Manufacturer of P3 platform; debuted many game variations and configurations at Texas Pinball Festival
Platform manufacturer with P3 modular system; developing Princess Bride LE/CE editions
Investigated Goonies license availability per Jason Knapp's site, assets deemed insufficient
Pinball platform manufacturer; developing Princess Bride game; priced at $13,750 for CE; criticized for collector's edition marketing strategy
Producing batch four of Portal modules; released code update 1.2.3.0
P3 pinball manufacturer, produced Weird Al game, praised for code quality and mechanical innovation
Boutique pinball manufacturer; released P3 modular platform games. CEO Jerry Stellenberg owns the company. Recent success with licensed IP (Princess Bride, Weird Al). Known for lower price point ($2-3K vs Stern's $7-11K) and digital/narrative focus.
Expected to show new Scott Denise game at TPF
Manufacturer of modular pinball platform (P3); speaker ordered licensed game with P3 with 12-16 week lead time
Pinball manufacturer; Nick Baldridge works with them on titles like Ranger in the Ruins and Silver Falls
Manufacturer; mentioned in context of Weird Al production delays
Digital/physical hybrid pinball platform manufacturer; developing Portal as new game title; uses modular swappable artwork system
Pinball platform manufacturer; produces P3 modular pinball system with dynamic LCD and interchangeable game modules; lower mainstream adoption vs competitors
Competitor mentioned in reference to playfield design philosophy; Jaws compared unfavorably to Multimorphic games
Manufacturer; may announce modular games at Expo; Kaneda expects Fathom builds to miss end-of-year deadline
Platform-based modular pinball manufacturer; produced Weird Al and Scottbase games with 1-2 year wait times; received C grade
Manufacturer; confirmed to release Princess Bride at TPF (2024)
Boutique manufacturer associated with P3 platform, criticized for lack of communication/progress
Boutique pinball manufacturer; sold 227 Weird Al's Museum of Hilarity LE in one day; platform producer of P3 modular games
Manufacturer; Kaneda implies Gerry Stellenberg (owner) would be upset by Kaneda's exclusion of Multimorphic designs from 'three designers that matter' tier.
Manufacturer of P3 platform; Jerry facing worker recruitment challenges similar to Haggis; looking for 'friends of friends' to build games
Manufacturer known for modular P3 platform; rumored to release The Portal and The Princess Bride.
Boutique manufacturer; praised for honest 12-month delivery timelines for P3 orders vs. Haggis' misleading estimates
Digital-forward manufacturer; designers include Michael Ocean, Stephen Silver (Weird Al), Jerry Stellenberg
Manufacturer of P3 platform, announced Weird Al's Museum of Natural Hilarity
Pinball manufacturer in Texas; mentioned as existing competitor in the state
Active pinball manufacturer (P3 platform); one of 10+ current manufacturers discussed
Manufacturer of P3 modular platform and Weird Al game
Pinball manufacturer known for P3 platform; producing Weird Al machine, first major arrival show at TPF
Manufacturer mentioned for opening Birdwatcher Game Over Arcade location
Boutique manufacturer struggling with extremely low production output on Weird Al game (one year post-reveal); operating with skeleton crew; manufacturing viability questioned
Modular pinball platform manufacturer; confirmed as developer of The Princess Bride P3 pinball game with designer Jerry Stelenberg
Manufacturer with P3 platform; praised for head-to-head gameplay functionality at shows; parent company of American Pinball (per KB context)
Platform manufacturer owned by Jerry; Kaneda estimates fewer than 300 machines built in decade; criticizes Game On Arcade pricing at $11,700 on Multimorphic platform
Pinball manufacturer praised for innovative mechanical design in Weird Al, Heist, and Final Resistance despite heavy reliance on screens
Maker of P3 platform; Kaneda calls it an unlicensed, unwanted platform still being 'marched around' to shows with minimal unboxing interest
P3 platform manufacturer announcing Weird Al's Museum of Natural Hilarity, behind 6 months on orders, unlimited production model (no FOMO/LE strategy)
P3 manufacturer with severe production bottlenecks; 12-13 month lead times; led by Jerry
Pinball manufacturer; discussed for proprietary game system, The Portal, and design philosophy
Pinball manufacturer with Weird Al's Museum of Natural Hilarity eligible for 2022 Twippies.
P3 modular pinball platform manufacturer; criticized for lack of transparency about sales numbers and production rates; struggling with hiring and Weird Al production delays
Manufacturer of P3 modular system; Portal game announced; criticized for pricing inflation
Modular pinball platform manufacturer; Portal module featured at TPF with mechanical issues; Don previously critical in episode 181.
Manufacturer of Weird Al game; production status unclear, described as months of waiting with minimal public updates
Manufacturer; Kaneda notes Jerry (likely Jerry Kurtz) makes money from P-Ramp/mode name, not from Multimorphic
Boutique manufacturer with P3 platform; focused on completing Weird Al production; next licensed game not expected for 18+ months
P3 system platform provider; founder Jerry credited with fueling boutique industry and enabling homebrew/licensed games
Manufacturer of Final Resistance ($11,700); game being overshadowed by competing major reveals at Texas Pinball Festival
Manufacturer of Princess Bride pinball machine; no shipped units observed despite announcement 2-3 months prior
Platform-based game manufacturer; rumored to announce Portal at Texas Pinball Festival; criticized for slow Princess Bride CE fulfillment and undisclosed cabinet sales figures
Platform manufacturer (P3 system) with games like Princess Bride, Final Resistance, Weird Al; Don criticizes playfield integration
Pinball manufacturer, committed product donations to charity event
Pinball platform/manufacturer. Gerry Stellenberg founded; Scott Danesi collaborates on audio projects and homebrew community development
Pinball manufacturer, Venom's playfield design compared to Multimorphic P3 games
Manufacturer of P3 modular platform; multiple eligible games (Drained, Final Resistance, Defender module).
Pinball manufacturer; produces P3 system (modular playfield platform) with interchangeable overlays; released Weird Al licensed game at TPF 2026; has four playfield games in catalog (Weird Al, Heist, Lexi Lightspeed, Constant Kart Racing) plus 10 additional software-only games.
Platform-based manufacturer; criticized for one-year wait times on P3 orders while backlogged on Weird Al; announcing new game Carbon despite production delays
Boutique pinball manufacturer; announced Final Resistance sales record but refusal to disclose numbers; criticism of opacity
Boutique pinball manufacturer of the P3 modular platform; subject of episode's primary critique regarding pricing, manufacturing transparency, and deposit terms
P3 modular platform manufacturer; experiencing parts delays; orders exceeded manufacturing capacity
Identified as vulnerable mid-tier manufacturer facing competitive pressure from mega-IP manufacturers
Modular pinball platform manufacturer (P3); Papadiuk wishes for licensed theme instead of original IP like Heist, Rocks, or Lexi Lightspeed
Pinball manufacturer; Kaneda expresses uncertainty about leadership and production status; Weird Al game has delayed shipping
Pinball manufacturer; employs Colin MacAlpine and Bowen Kerins for game design/rules contributions
Manufacturer of P3 platform; Final Resistance by Matt Danesi received strong praise as showcase title for the system
Listed as manufacturer where three-tier model won't work
Pinball manufacturer producing the P3 modular platform
Platform manufacturer; Jerry (unnamed) positioned to benefit from Stern gap if production capacity increases
Niche platform manufacturer (P3); upcoming licensed game teased as 'dream theme' using Greco-Roman imagery; critical inflection point for platform viability; Matt Scott and Karen working on sound/lights/choreography
Boutique pinball manufacturer; released Weird Al game reveal; accused of FOMO creation and delayed fulfillment; P3 platform experiencing production bottlenecks
P3 platform; games heavily backordered with one-year wait times; Kaneda questions whether they can sustain licensed themed games at $13k price point; unknown total unit sales
Pinball manufacturer showing two new games (Heist, Sorcerer's Apprentice) at Expo 2021, working on unannounced licensed P3 game
Modular pinball platform manufacturer; Jason questions their business model and admits never having played one
Pinball manufacturer; used as comparison point for back-heavy playfield design in Venom criticism
P3 modular pinball platform manufacturer; about to reveal first licensed game; heist crane identified as impressive toy
Texas-based boutique manufacturer; discussed as producing approximately 50-100 machines annually with labor constraints
Affected by skilled labor shortage alongside other boutique manufacturers
Categorized as 'somewhat successful'; noted for P3 platform innovation and recent title that excited community
Weird Al game kits still delayed; not yet in hands of P3 system owners; founder Jerry Stellenberg unresponsive to inquiries
Pinball machine manufacturer known for P3 modular pinball platform
Manufacturer of P3 machine Tim attempted to move down stairs; noted as significantly heavier than Stern machines
Pinball manufacturer; Stephen Cameron Silver represents them; displayed Weird Al machine at Pin Brew Show; Tim's friend Justin is a distributor
Pinball manufacturer; Jerry Stellenberg represented on Flippin' and Mashin' podcast
Pinball manufacturer producing modular P3 platform with swappable game modules; develops software and hardware features; maintains open developer ecosystem
Boutique pinball manufacturer; hosts debate whether they have Dungeon Crawler Kyle license based on family-friendly pattern.
Pinball manufacturer with 10-12 P3 machines on display at Texas Pinball Festival showing their full game library
Modular pinball platform manufacturer, P3 confirmed for Pinball Expo Melbourne (new to the show)
Pinball manufacturer known for P3 platform that lowers barrier to entry for homebrew building
Alternative pinball manufacturer producing P3 platform; gaining market traction; few months behind on orders
Commercial pinball machine manufacturer; host suggests Darkest Dungeon has complexity matching Multimorphic's P3 modules
Manufacturer of modular P3 pinball platform; repeatedly compared to JJP for value and capability
Pinball manufacturer; mentioned as in discussion with Scorebit for integration
Pinball manufacturer featuring P3 system and custom platform games at festival
Pinball manufacturer that announced 15-ball multiball feature for Heist machine
Pinball manufacturer. Associated with P3 platform and sound design work by Glenn.
Pinball manufacturer producing P3 digital-hybrid platform; recently released Weird Al's Museum of Natural Hilarity
Pinball manufacturer producing P3 modular pinball platform; developing Heist game with modular playfield system; collaborative team-based design approach
Pinball manufacturer where Bowen Kerins works as P3 developer
Pinball manufacturer; released Princess Bride pinball machine discussed in episode
P3 platform being sold through RV dealership distributor at RV shows; Weird Al included in distribution strategy
Pinball machine manufacturer; makes the Multimorphic P3 platform; released Weird Al's Museum of Natural Hilarity
Manufacturer offering practice mode feature on games to help new players learn mechanics
Boutique pinball manufacturer known for the P3 modular platform featuring swappable game modules and LCD playfield technology
Manufacturer of Portal and Weird Al custom machines that Dr. C wants to try
Modular pinball manufacturer showcasing Portal Pinball P3 at festival with extended game kit option; also selling pin glass plus clear glass at $150
Pinball manufacturer specializing in modular P3 cabinet system with swappable playfield modules and full LCD playfield technology
Pinball hardware manufacturer, creator of modular P3 platform
Modular pinball platform manufacturer
Listed as source for this content about P3 pinball platform
Pinball machine manufacturer known for the modular P3 pinball platform
Boutique pinball manufacturer presenting the P3 modular platform with swappable game kits and digital features
Pinball machine manufacturer; source of this video
Pinball platform manufacturer; creators of P3 modular system with Cosmic Kart Racing, Heist, Lexi Lightspeed, Cannon Lagoon, and Game of Thrones/AC/DC ports
Pinball manufacturer; identified as possible but less likely candidate for DCC machine
Wisconsin-based pinball manufacturer; produces P3 modular platform; announced Princess Bride as first major movie license; working on unannounced future title
Boutique pinball manufacturer; produces P3 modular platform with 23+ released games; emphasizes backward compatibility and third-party developer support
Mentioned as hypothetical pinball manufacturer for interactive Twitch integration concept
Pinball manufacturer; P3 platform recently launched racing game with internet-connected multiplayer capability; cited as precedent for TMNT feature
Manufacturer of P3 2022 pinball machine, George has one on order
Platform for Final Resistance game
Manufacturer of P3 platform; making Galactic Tank Force
Manufacturer of P3 platform; upcoming Denise game in development; host skeptical about P3 platform adoption
Pinball manufacturer; George has P3 machine on order
Pinball manufacturer; George mentioned potentially purchasing P3 when new machine is announced
Manufacturer of P3 modular platform; released Barnyard and Flipper Foxtrot Rhythm Explosion in 2022
Referenced via Pinside forum drama as example of community toxicity
Pinball manufacturer; Lexi Lightspeed Escape among 2017 nominees
Producing Portal; expected to debut at Texas Pinball Festival; one of seven games launching in eight-week window
Digital pinball platform manufacturer; criticized for high pricing ($13,000), poor market penetration, and platform design that doesn't attract buyers
Texas-based manufacturer showing Princess Bride at TPF, platform costs $12k+, recently acquired American Pinball
Manufacturer dependent on P3 licensing revenue; criticized for platform-first design philosophy; Princess Bride expected as March announcement; facing revenue pressure as licensees migrate
Pinball manufacturer; releasing Final Resistance; criticized for low stream engagement
Platform manufacturer focused on modular systems; Kaneda argues insufficient market research supports the model
Boutique manufacturer suggested by Kaneda as potentially reluctant to participate in transparency challenge
Pinball manufacturer producing modular P3 platform games; developed by Jerry (full name not provided in content)
Manufacturer of P3 pinball platform; fully loaded systems cost $13,000-$20,000+
Boutique pinball manufacturer; building Princess Bride on proprietary P3 platform; criticized for non-standard cabinet format and poor community reception
Pinball company founded by Jerry Stellenberg (Stargazer artist); modern modular pinball platform
Modular pinball platform manufacturer; P3 machines operated at North End Pub with multiple playfield options (Ranger in the Ruins, Heist, planned Lexi Lightspeed)
The Princess Bride in development; Kaneda questions platform affordability for new customers despite existing owner interest
Criticized for hiring staff without completing first game releases; Kaneda suggests they have nothing worth rerunning
Ultra-boutique modular platform; Kaneda predicts sustainable but niche 2024; difficult resale of platform games
P3 platform developer; criticized for inefficient manufacturing model; Jerry (founder) defended platform despite market skepticism
Manufacturer with refund protection in non-refundable deposit contracts (6-month grace period after ETA miss)
Manufacturer expected to reveal Portal at Texas Pinball Festival
Manufacturer of Final Resistance; assessed as niche appeal; manufacturing bottleneck concerns (unclear if producing 5-10 games/week)
Boutique pinball manufacturer. Kaneda criticizes the P3 modular platform for lacking market adoption, calls Portal impressive but notes it's built on unwanted technology.
Modular P3 platform manufacturer; releasing Princess Bride game, though platform showing poor secondary market value retention
Competitor mentioned (P3 platform) in context of Stern's market dominance
Pinball manufacturer; one of the primary manufacturers represented by Flipping Out Pinball
Portal in production; business model concerns due to P3 kit pricing approaching Stern Pro cost; unclear future roadmap
Austin-area pinball platform manufacturer; creates P3 modular cabinet system; Colin involved in rule design for games like Princess Bride
Announced The Princess Bride for P3 system in February 2024
Modular pinball manufacturer; showcased P3 system with Princess Bride and interchangeable modules
Pinball platform manufacturer; P3 hybrid system on display with monitor, sensors, and physical flippers
[Triage: Kevin's role progressed from informal community/social media work to an officially formalized employee position with Multimorphic between the earlier mention and 2025.]