Pinball Circus is a classic Williams pinball game designed by Python in the early 2000s, featuring an innovative sit-down flipper cabinet variant and surfing ramp mechanics. Originally produced in extremely limited quantities (only 6 units made), the game became a revenue leader at pinball venues, notably earning $1 per play at the Hall of Fame. The game has experienced a revival through homebrew recreations and prototype developments, with examples preserved in private collections and museum settings.
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Pinball Circus is a Midway two-of-a-kind never-produced engineering model prototype
Pinball Circus has secured rights to 'Kingpin' and will debut it at Texas Pinball Festival
Revolutionary hybrid arcade-pinball machine combining vertical and flat playfield mechanics, designed early 2000s; only two known examples, one in Las Vegas, one at secret location
Rare vertical upright arcade pinball machine designed by Python Angelo in 1994; only 2-3 units built; features layers and magical elements
Manufacturer with upcoming Kingpin title; will debut at Texas Pinball Festival
Bruce Sheldon's stated 'holy grail' machine; he notes there is 'quite literally nothing like that game'
Python-designed game; referenced as example of oddity/curiosity that players seek out at Pinball Hall of Fame; parallel to Popeye as unconventional experience
Midway rare prototype pinball game at Pinball Hall of Fame requiring ongoing restoration
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Rare vintage pinball game previously on Pinball Hall of Fame floor, now missing; Barrels of Fun has one and can potentially source parts
Location visited in Las Vegas where Dutch Pinball Museum played machines including Roadrunner and recently-repaired equipment
Vertical pinball arcade game concept proposed by John Papadiuk at Williams; rejected by Williams; cited as reason Papadiuk left Williams and joined Capcom
Game at Pinball Hall of Fame; was non-functional during Don's visit
Rare pinball game; Ball Pin demonstrated familiarity despite claiming novice status; contradicts his new-to-hobby narrative
Rare 3D vertical pinball game in video game cabinet format by Python Angelo; only two units exist; unfinished prototype
Classic prototype game; homebrew recreation built; subject of Planetary Pinball cease-and-desist
Small pinball manufacturer that has been silent for 2-3 years on Kingpin project
Mentioned by chat as favorite upper playfield game in discussion
Evolution of Goose parties; first held October 2, 2004; became annual paid-entry event at SS Billiards
Vertical pinball game designed by Python; shelved by Williams; Python was attempting to produce independently with new designs at time of death
Planned live broadcast location for Talk Pinball; scheduled for next month from article date
Circus Maximus remake project; officially cancelled; no plans to resurface
Classic pinball machine covered in Carrington's video series
Top revenue-generating game at Hall of Fame ($1 per play)
Williams game designed by Python; original vision included sit-down flipper variant and surfing ramps; only 6 units made, stripped down by Steve Caraz; Python's pride and source of disappointment
Original commercial pinball game that Manuelin remade as homebrew; playable at Electromagnetic Pinball Museum after licensing negotiations
Original arcade game by Planetary Pinball/Williams; basis for Lynn's homebrew recreation with significant gameplay enhancements
Multi-level upright cabinet prototype; two originals (one private collection, one non-working at Vegas Hall of Fame); spotted in Barrels of Fun live stream; purpose unclear
Proposed remake; unknown production status