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Saw

gameactive18 mentionsFirst seen Mar 16, 2024Last seen Apr 6, 2026

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Saw is a homebrew pinball game created by Glenn and his development team (including Jake Danzig, Joe, and Austin). The game features a primary mode centered on spelling 'SAW' using white/red shots and standup targets, drawing design inspiration from Whirlwind. It was showcased at a pinball expo and preceded the team's more successful Monster League Hockey project, though it received criticism for lacking music, audio, coherent game rules, and compelling overall design.

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  • factualhigh

    Saw homebrew game will be displayed at the upcoming Expo with headphones for audio demonstration

    Source: Glenn WechterBetween Two Sterns with Glenn Waechter and Saw Homebrew!
  • factualhigh

    Shawnee Smith and Costas Mandylor played Saw homebrew game at a horror convention in Charlotte, NC and expressed enthusiasm about it

    Source: Glenn WechterBetween Two Sterns with Glenn Waechter and Saw Homebrew!
  • factualhigh

    Saw game contains 11-12 music tracks with each approximately 1 minute long matching the game timer

    Source: Glenn WechterBetween Two Sterns with Glenn Waechter and Saw Homebrew!
  • factualhigh

    Saw game team cannot produce more machines or sell them due to lack of Lionsgate licensing

Recent Mentions (18)

  • Homebrew pinball game cited as example of high-quality homebrew with innovative mechanics

    Homebrew Showcase: Big Trouble in Little China Pinball at Texas Pinball Festival 2026Apr 6, 2026
  • Homebrew pinball game; Glenn Waechter performed sound design and callouts

    Episode 477 - Blood Bank Billiards with Ian Harrower of Ian Harrower Games - 5-4-24May 28, 2024
  • Custom or independent pinball machine that Don saw at Texas Pinball Festival

    Story time with Don #2!Apr 20, 2024
  • Homebrew pinball machine designed by Glenn Wechter and Austin; features custom artwork, original music compositions by Glenn, and mode-based rule design; showcased at Southern Fried Gaming Expo

    PNP 580- Sk8boarder Glenn: SAW, SFGE, This or THAT- Pinball Olympics or Expo Tourney + MORE!Jul 25, 2024
  • Whirlwind-based homebrew retheme with professional quality, five-person team including sound designer Glenn Wecker

    Ep 151: Pinball Expo 2024 RecapOct 25, 2024
  • Homebrew pinball machine by Glenn Wechter; featured in podcast discussion; scheduled for Expo appearance; hosts praise playfield design despite limited rules familiarity

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  • Existing: Saw is a homebrew pinball game created by Glenn's teamvsConflicting: Mention 0 references 'Saw' as a non-campy unsuitable theme for pinball, suggesting it may be referring to the Saw horror franchise theme rather than Glenn's homebrew game
    Resolved
    kept_existing · Mar 2, 2026

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Source: Glenn WechterBetween Two Sterns with Glenn Waechter and Saw Homebrew!
  • factualhigh

    Saw game experienced long wait lines at Texas Pinball Festival and Southern Fried Gaming event in Atlanta

    Source: Glenn WechterBetween Two Sterns with Glenn Waechter and Saw Homebrew!
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    Aug 1, 2024
  • Horror-themed homebrew pinball machine based on Jigsaw film franchise; modernized Whirlwind layout with RGB lighting, LCD screen, 11-12 original music tracks, hundreds of voice callouts; displayed at TPF, Southern Fried Gaming, and horror convention in Charlotte NC

    Between Two Sterns with Glenn Waechter and Saw Homebrew!Aug 31, 2024
  • Homebrew pinball machine; Glenn the Skateboarder involved in creation; will be showcased at Expo

    Pinball Junk Drawer Episode 57 - Pinball ExpoMania Runnin' Wild On US Brother!Oct 11, 2024
  • Homebrew Whirlwind retheme; violent/gory theme; hacksaw plunger with blade animation; jaw-ripping topper with pneumatic actuator; high acclaim.

    Texas Pinball Festival day one recapMar 16, 2024
  • Homebrew Whirlwind re-theme; won category award; team project with specialized skills; expected at Expo October or Southern Fright Gaming Expo July

    DPP #110 "Major changes at Pinball Bros?! Texas wrap up!"Mar 20, 2024
  • Homebrew pinball machine with heavy Saw theme. Glenn did audio design and rule writing for a four-person team. Features whirlwind playfield layout modifications, individually operated spinning discs, 600 LED lights, and new speaker system.

    Episode 69 - Die on this Hill: High Roller CasinoFeb 10, 2025
  • Homebrew pinball game. Criticized as Whirlwind derivative lacking music, audio, coherent game rules, and compelling design. Primary mode involves spelling 'SAW' with white/red shots and standup targets.

    SAW Homebrew (crappier Whirlwind) Pinball Review!! Spoiler: IT SUCKS!!Sep 26, 2025
  • Rethemed pinball game by Glenn; criticized by Walt for lacking game audio/music and quality rules

    Let's go thru some of your lovely comments on my last vid... #pinball TALK BABYOct 3, 2025
  • Previous homebrew pinball machine built by same team core (Glenn, Jake, Joe, Austin); successful project that led to Monster League Hockey team reformation

    Monster League Hockey | Artist Brad Albright | BONUS XNov 14, 2025
  • Previous homebrew game created by same core development team (Glenn, Jake, Joe, Austin) that preceded Monster League Hockey

    Ep 186 Monster League HockeyJan 12, 2026
  • Previous homebrew project by Glenn W. and team; brought to Expo last year where Jake Danzig approached Glenn about Monster League Hockey collaboration.

    PNP 649- Glenn W. On Monster League Hockey+ Homebrew's Bright Future+ Squashing Beefs!Oct 25, 2025
  • Custom/homebrew pinball game built by 'Glenn' (Skateboarder); showcased at previous Expo

    Pinball Junk Drawer Episode 83 - Expo Dreams and Pinball Machines!Oct 9, 2025
  • Referenced as non-campy, unsuitable theme for pinball

    Kaneda's Sunday Morning Service!May 26, 2025