Mad Pinball is a U.S.-based pinball distributor and retailer founded approximately 4 years ago (circa 2022) by Jeff Cernava and partner Corbin Angeli, operating from Ohio. The company distributes machines from major manufacturers including Stern, Jersey Jack, Spooky, American Pinball, Barrels of Fun, Pinball Brothers, Turner Pinball, and Hexa Pinball, serving as the official U.S. distributor for Hexa. Beyond distribution, Mad Pinball operates as an event sponsor, operator, and merchandise/accessories provider, with a reputation for customer-first service, white-glove delivery, responsive pre-order management, and passion-driven community involvement including transporting rare games to pinball events and conventions.
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Mad Pinball had involvement in securing Merlin's Arcade for PATB
Mad Pinball has sold out of Pokemon LE allocation before shipments
Mad Pinball has one Godfather accessory kit in stock
Jeff at Mad Pinball sold out of all Elton John CE Monorail Orange allotment
Ohio-based distributor; securing rare Hexa Three Musketeers title; tour planned through Buffalo and Midwest; described as 'true ambassadors of pinball' by Don
U.S. distributor added for HEXA machines
Sponsor of Don's Pinball Podcast; mentioned as retailer for game purchases
Distributor; brought America's Most Haunted to party; distributor for Spooky titles; contact: Corbin at madpinball.com
Distributor of Electric Playground toppers; brought rotating four-player pinball machine to Expo booth
Pinball distributor owned by Jeff Cernava; sponsor of Nudgecast; offers promo code 'NudgeCast' for free exclusive t-shirt and free shipping on new in-box Stern games
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Stern distributor Jeff at Mad Pinball already has all Elvira Shane Black & Dick White LE units spoken for
Mad Pinball was able to secure Godzilla Premium at MSRP when other distributors had one-year waiting lists.
Mad Pinball is making monetary contributions to Don's Pinball Podcast in exchange for airtime.
Mad Pinball distributor confirmed Stern can produce 500 units in 2 weeks
Mad Pinball offered Don MSRP pricing and priority access outside of long waiting list structures
The tour begins July 18th at 7:00 PM at Unhitched Brewing Company in Louisville, Ohio
Mad Pinball (madpinball.com) is a verified legitimate dealer listed on Stern's official dealer roster
Pinball distribution and retail company in Ohio; sponsors Nudgecast; offers exclusive merchandise and shipping deals
Pinball distributor/dealer operated by Jeff; had D&D LE trade spot that Don secured
Pinball operator/distributor in Ohio market; recently transitioned ownership to Jeff; partnering with Don on Space Hunt import project
Seller from whom Don acquired Foo Fighters quickly at release
Pinball retailer/distributor offering NudgeCast promo code discounts and free shipping on Stern games
Pinball distributor/operator; acquired Punny Factory for touring northeastern Ohio locations
Podcast sponsor; distributor with Aliens on order; raffle sponsor
Pinball distributor; Don's distributor of choice; provided reassurance about Stern's production capacity for Stranger Things rerun
Stern distributor; Jeff operates; sold out of Elton John CE allocation
Distributor with Stranger Things allocation still available; selling shaker motors and accessories
Distributor of choice for Don; sold him the Elvira Premium; provided swag for podcast giveaways
Distributor; handled Don's Foo Fighters warranty replacement within days
Topper supplier; Don credits them for Godzilla topper; mentions ongoing production runs
Distributor that sent Don care package of merchandise for podcast giveaways
Pinball distributor based in Akron/Cleveland area; official podcast sponsor; known for securing games at MSRP.
Sponsor of Don's Pinball Podcast; used/new pinball machine sales
Distributor with positive relationship with American Pinball according to Don; no major complaints reported
Pinball accessory retailer; sponsor of Nudgecast; owned/operated by Jeff; offers toppers, shooter rods, free shipping on new Stern machines, and promotional merchandise
Sponsor of Don's Pinball Podcast; offered exclusive secondary market deal on Texas Chainsaw Massacre CE
Pinball parts and accessories retailer owned by Jeff, offers NudgeCast promo code discounts and free shipping on new Stern machines
Pinball parts and accessories retailer; Jeff operates; sponsor of NudgeCast offering promo code discounts and free merchandise.
Pinball retailer and sponsor of Nudgecast; operated by Jeff; offers free Nudgecast t-shirt with game purchases and free shipping on Stern games; website madpinball.com
Pinball accessory and sales company; offers products and services; partner with NudgeCast (promo code NudgeCast offers free t-shirt and free shipping on Stern games)
Distributor/retailer; sponsor of Nudgecast; offers exclusive t-shirt promo and free shipping on new Stern games.
Pinball retailer/dealer; operated by Jeff; advertises on Nudgecast with promotional code and free shipping offers
Pinball distributor and retailer (madpinball.com); official sponsor of NudgeCast; offers games, parts, and accessories with customer service reputation
Supplier providing Star Trek TNG road game to Don; merchandise and community-focused
Retailer/broker partnered with Don; operates jeffatmadpinball.com; Don sponsored by them; handling Harry Potter CE pre-orders.
Pinball operator/venue in Cleveland where Jeff works
Pinball distributor praised for shorter wait times, better availability, and willingness to help secure hard-to-find games compared to competitors
Official Stern distributor offering MSRP access to pinball machines; does not carry Chicago Gaming Company; provides sponsor relationship to Don's Pinball Podcast
Retailer/distributor; Jeff (owner/operator) sold through allotments; Don notes they're 'on the rise' and collaborative partner
Pinball distributor; supportive of Don's Pinball Podcast; helped Don acquire machines including Godzilla Premium Edition; provided priority access to toppers and new releases at MSRP
Speculated to have involvement in securing Merlin's Arcade for the show
Arcade operator with Merlin's Arcade in their location; one of the two TPF prototype games now in field deployment
Parts distributor mentioned alongside Pinball Life and Marco as preferred distribution partners
Co-distributor with Pinball Star for Hexa Pinball games in North America
Pinball distributor; Don uses this distributor for game purchases; Jeff Cernava mentioned as owner/contact
Pokémon LE distributor referenced by Don as source for pre-order and allocation negotiations
Owned by Corbin Angeli; distributing games to multiple venue openings; contact freshpinballatgmail.com
Pinball distributor and retailer; holds premium distribution status for Ninja Eclipse; has one remaining sales slot available; operates showroom with recent upgrades
Major sponsor of Flippin' for the Cure; described as 'best sponsor' by Jason for their commitment to the event
Pinball distributor/retailer; Jeff (owner) mentioned; worked with Don on early Godzilla Premium sales; relationship with Don appears ongoing
Pinball retailer/distributor; supported Pinbrew dinner reservation; provided booth space and games for hosts
Business operated by Corbin and host; involved in game delivery and sales
Pinball distributor/supplier sourcing machines for new Lakewood barcade.
Pinball parts/accessories retailer and distributor run by Jeff; manages game acquisitions and location placements
Pinball distributor and sales company operated by Corbin Angeli; handles machine sales, setup, and events; received early Harry Potter inventory
Pinball operator/distributor organizing the Punny Factory location tour across Ohio
Stern distributor; maintaining waitlist for Elvira; described as fully subscribed
Stern distributor who supplied Don's Godzilla Premium.
Dealer where Don purchased Elvira House of Horrors for $10,500.
Pinball retailer/distributor providing toppers and custom accessories; Jeff operates
Pinball distributor/retailer run by Jeff; promoted for Jaws pre-orders
Pinball parts retailer and distributor; Jeff at madpinball.com; sponsor of Don's Pinball Podcast; charity sponsor for Flip for the Cure tournament
Pinball retailer/distributor; sponsor of Don's Pinball Podcast; run by Jeff
Pinball distributor; Jeff is contact; reports on Jaws allocation (LEs/Premiums gone, Pros available)
Pinball distributor/retailer run by Jeff; offers accessories, mods, toppers; contact: jeff@madpinball.com or 1-800-MAD-PINBALL
Official distributor/partner for Don's Pinball Podcast; Jeff is contact for pre-orders (jeff@madpinball.com)
Pinball distributor/retailer run by Jeff Cernava; sponsor of Don's Pinball Podcast; offers white glove delivery and pre-order lists
Pinball distributor/retailer; run by Jeff; Don praises for good distributor relationship and allowing pre-orders without long waits.
Podcast sponsor; Jeff operates inventory sales; contact jeff@madpinball.com
Distributor/retailer; contact Jeff at jeffatmadpinball.com or Corbin at corbinatmadpinball.com; offering Legends of Valhalla LE at $6,000
Distributor/retailer partnered with Don; Jeff is contact for Jurassic Park Premium production intel; provides discount code to Don's listeners
Pinball distributor; reported record-breaking Harry Potter launch day sales
Pinball retailer/distributor; Don references emailing 'jeffatmadpinball.com' for King Kong sales with WAP code discount.
U.S. distributor for Space Hunt; facilitating international game availability
Major Stern distributor; sold out X-Men allocation; referenced by Don for distributor availability status
Distributor advertising Stern Pinball Alley signs at $3,500; Jeff runs operation at MadPinball.com
Pinball distributor/retailer; Jeff (operator) reported having Evil Dead availability; Don recommends contacting for stock
Distributor; source of Don's Metallica invoice notification
Distributor (madpinball.com); Don getting Avatar invoice from them for Chicago pickup
Distributor that received leaked JJP Harry Potter announcement; Jeff is contact; shared promotional golden snitch image on Facebook
Pinball distributor (madpinball.com); Jeff operates pre-order list for Harry Potter with WAP podcast code promotion
Distributor; Don sources games from Jeff at madpinball.com; praised for no waiting lists and responsive customer service
Operator/vendor with multiple machines at the event (Jeff's machines referenced)
Pinball parts/accessories retailer offering free shipping promotion
Distributor/retailer providing promotional flyers for Pokémon Pinball editions
HEXA distributor in the U.S. (operated by Jeff); madpinball.com; involved in bringing Space Fun availability to North American market
Retailer offering C-3PO topper pre-orders and installation services; Don placed order with them
Pinball distributor; example of company bound by MSRP restrictions on new games
Distributor/retailer; sold out Pokemon LE allocation prior to shipments.
Distributor/retailer; mentioned as dealing with Beetlejuice demand; said to have difficulty obtaining units
Distributor owned by Troy; restricts Pokemon LE resale policies; Kaneda's criticism target; high-volume Pokemon sales
Ohio-based pinball distributor operated by Jeff Cernova; sells machines from Turner Pinball, Jersey Jack, American Pinball, Stern Pinball, and Pinball Brothers; emphasizes first-time buyers and theme-based appeal
U.S.-based pinball distributor founded by Jeff Cernava (~4 years ago) with partner Corbin Angeli; carries Stern, Barrels of Fun, Spooky, Jersey Jack, American Pinball, Pinball Brothers; first official sponsor of We Are Pinball podcast.
Pinball distributor/retailer; primary sponsor of We Are Pinball; offers free shipping on Stern games with WAP code and used Bond Pro discount
Pinball retailer and distributor; third largest JJP distributor globally; provided insider sales data
Multi-brand distributor handling Stern, Jersey Jack, and American Pinball; operates as sub-distributor with lower margins than exclusive Stern distributors
Distributor selling Legends of Valhalla LE at $6,000; Jeff Cernava/Corbin operates; primary source for AP pricing news
Pinball distributor distributing Medieval Madness Merlin Edition availability; contact point for machine acquisition (MadPinball.com)
Pinball distributor/operator; took possession of first location-available Harry Potter machine, placed at Finney's Arcade in Ohio
Distributor; sponsor of Don's podcast; managed Pokémon LE allocation with ethical principles; Don's listener network
Ohio-based pinball distributor operated by Jeff, provided road game inventory
Distributor/operator bringing rare games to shows; participated at Cincinnati Expo with 10+ games including Rotation 8
Distributor; Corbin and Jeff manage operations; sponsors Don's Pinball Podcast; facilitating Beetlejuice pre-orders and deposits for midnight party attendees
Company for which Don is selling Star Trek: The Next Generation with Borg mod and color DMD
Distributor/retailer of C-3PO toppers; Jeff operates the business; provided initial troubleshooting guidance
Company that transported literal school bus to event from Ohio with America's Most Haunted game to enable remote attendees to play vintage Spooky title
Event sponsor/coordinator for Tampa St. Pete Beach pinball weekend; brought historical Spooky games and managed extracurricular activities
Distributor for Winchester Mystery House; Jeff is contact person
Pinball merchandise/support company; present at Pinball Expo; purchased Rotation 8 for Electric Playground booth; Don endorses company for customer-first prioritization
Enthusiast group/service operator; brought ~80% of Spooky's back catalog games to show floor plus rare titles (Space Hunt, Merlin's Arcade, Rotation Eight); praised for passion and touring efforts
Manufacturer that brought America's Most Haunted school bus to Don's midnight launch event
Distributor where Don's contact Jeff handles Walking Dead Remaster LE sales; selling full-price $13k LEs despite moderate hype levels
Ohio-based distributor attending Pinball at the Beach; described as having 'best beards in the business'
U.S. distributor for Hexa Pinball; Jeff managing distribution; first to import Space Hunt prototype; handling Expo sales
Distribution/operator support; sponsor of Expo contest
Operates Fresh Pinball podcast/business; coordinating Star Wars FOTE sales and show special pricing for PGX
Current personal collection business model of Jeff and Kyle; under previous ownership was for-profit; now acquisitions fund more machines
Provided free patches and stickers to hosts
Distributor that sold Don Godzilla Premium at MSRP; owner Jeff became reliable source despite initial skepticism
Distributor/operator transported rare games to event including Space Hunt (Hexa), Merlin's Arcade (Turner), Rotation 8; praised for passion-driven approach vs. standard drop-ship model; official event sponsor
Distributor/retailer; mentioned as source for purchasing games; offering promotional codes (WAP) and free shipping
Distributor; Kaneda claims sold out of Pokemon allotment early