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Deep Root

companymerged31 mentionsFirst seen Apr 7, 2018Last seen Oct 26, 2025

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Deep Root was a pinball manufacturer founded to produce games ranging from low-end to high-end machines, making their market debut in 2019 with a Papaduke-designed title. Known for prioritizing quality control in game development, they later attempted to launch the Raza pinball machine but faced obstacles related to life insurance issues. The company ultimately liquidated, with assets and the Raza project subsequently acquired by Chris Turner and Dutch Pinball respectively.

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  • affiliated_withStellar WarsCompared regarding lock bar design characteristics in pinball machine discussionsmedium
  • affiliated_withChris TurnerTurner Pinball acquired IP from Deep Root's liquidationmedium

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Claims (11)

  • opinionhigh

    Deep Root's hype campaign and failure created low community expectations for new pinball manufacturers

    Source: David Dennis, Ron Snowden-HallettAre Barrels (Of) Fun?
  • factualhigh

    Deep Root pinball company failed after extended teaser campaigns, creating community skepticism about new manufacturers

    Source: David DennisSilverball Chronicles Ep 43: Are Barrels (Of) Fun?
  • opinionhigh

    Halloween and Ultraman have excessive plastic that hits the ball too often

    Source: TonyEpisode 164 - 2022 TPF Debrief
  • factualhigh

    Halloween and Ultraman are stop-and-go games contradicting high-flow marketing

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Contradictions

  • Existing: Deep Root delayed TPF showing to ensure quality, positioned as responsible (Episode 79, 2019)vsConflicting: Deep Root faced life insurance issues preventing Raza launch, project transferred to Dutch Pinball (Episodes 257 and DPP #204, 2025)
    Resolved
    accepted_new · Mar 2, 2026
  • Existing: Deep Root was a manufacturer making their first game reveal (Episode 117, 2019)vsConflicting: Deep Root is described as liquidated with assets acquired by others (DPP #204, 2025)
    Resolved
    accepted_new · Mar 2, 2026

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Source: Dennis
Episode 164 - 2022 TPF Debrief
  • opinionlow

    Deep Root has had durability/quality issues with their pinball products

    Source: Cary Hardy (satirical reference)Illinois Jack Pinball vs. Playfield Issues
  • factualhigh

    Deep Root's event attendees came expecting to play finished games but were subjected to lengthy presentations instead

    Source: Macho PinballEpisode 33 - WHY DEEPROOT?
  • factualhigh

    Deep Root held an event in San Antonio with six attendees that lacked basic amenities like chairs

    Source: Macho PinballEpisode 33 - WHY DEEPROOT?
  • predictionmedium

    Deep Root is expected to deliver product in March 2020

    Source: Macho (host)Episode 18 - SHALL WE PLAY A GAME?
  • factualhigh

    Raza prototypes will be available for play at Houston Arcade Expo November 15-16, 2019

    Source: Deep Root website updateEpisode 89 - Replacing Munsters
  • factualhigh

    June 28th, 2019 is the deadline for Zidware claimants to select monetary benefits or extended delivery date

    Source: Deep Root website updateEpisode 89 - Replacing Munsters
  • factualhigh

    Deep Root announced Fall 2019 through Summer 2020 as the release window for Five Days of Deep Root games

    Source: Deep Root website updateEpisode 89 - Replacing Munsters