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P-Rock

technologyactive25 mentionsFirst seen Jun 29, 2015Last seen Aug 28, 2025

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P-Rock is a modular pinball control system and hardware platform produced by Multimorphic, with Gerry Stellenberg as a key figure in its development. It enables precise magnet timing control and has been adopted by multiple pinball manufacturers including Spooky, American Pinball, and Circus Maximus. The platform allows independent game designers like Josh Kugler to build custom pinball games, and has been used in commercial releases such as Rick and Morty pinball and Oktoberfest.

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    P-Rock is a popular Python-based framework for programming pinball machines

    Source: Brent AmrheinEpisode 110 - Interview with Brent Amrhein 6-21-15

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  • Modern pinball control board platform being used by collectors to upgrade Lady Death conversions

    #24 Lady Death with Tommy Skinner The Classic Pinball PodcastJan 27, 2020
  • Python-based framework for programming pinball machines; used for machines with replaceable modular components like Lexi Lightspeed

    Episode 110 - Interview with Brent Amrhein 6-21-15Jun 29, 2015
  • Multimorphic's pinball controller board originally intended for P3 but evolved into primary platform for custom pinball development; 200-300 active developers

    Episode 66 - Tire Kickin'Aug 20, 2019
  • Homebrew pinball control system that Josh Kugler discovered online through a coworker. Enabled modern DIY pinball machine creation and opened door to Kugler's career in pinball design.

    BDYETP 88: Avatar vs. X-Men | Interview with Josh Kugler of AP/MultimorphicSep 15, 2024
  • Control board designed by Gerry in 2009; sold to other manufacturers (Spooky, American Pinball, Dutch Pinball); provided critical early revenue for Multimorphic

    Ep 161 Reinventing Pinball with Gerry StellenbergMar 4, 2025
  • Control board system for pinball machines; Nick Baldridge plans to use for his bingo emulation hardware project

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Episode 365 - Bingo EmulationMar 10, 2016
  • Custom system/platform implemented by Matt Scott enabling original and modified game versions on Earthshaker

    Earthshaker AFTERSHOCK and Scoregasm MasterDec 21, 2017
  • Programmable control board designed by Gerry; enables infrared grid tracking and LCD screen interaction; basis for P3 architecture

    Live QnA with Gerry at Multimorphic!Aug 28, 2025
  • Control board system used in Total Annihilation; Spooky will purchase bulk units from P-Rock manufacturers

    Episode 33 - Fun TimesApr 24, 2017
  • Software system used by homebrew pinball games; primarily used by homebrew community; comparison alternative to FastPinBall

    Episode 53 - Sowing DiscordJan 15, 2018
  • Hardware emulation system that replaces a pinball machine's CPU; allows computer control via API; handles flipper buttons and hardware processing; used by Denise in Earthshaker Aftershock

    Pinball Party Podcast Ep 18: Scott DanesiFeb 3, 2023
  • Open-source control board designed by Stellenberg in 2008 for controlling custom and homebrew pinball machines; grew organically from personal project to widely adopted platform

    Pinball Innovators & Makers Podcast Ep 18: Gerry StellenbergDec 22, 2023
  • Pinball modification platform/controller allowing code customization on original Williams machines; used on Cactus Canyon to add party mode and other features

    Pinball Olympics Championship EditionOct 28, 2024
  • Pinball system discussed by Norman; offers quick table deployment (approximately 1 hour setup) vs. weeks in Visual Pinball

    Make Your OwnJan 28, 2018
  • Alternative pinball system with easier direct video and audio output capabilities compared to Spike 2

    The Pinball Show Ep 26: Inside PinballAug 23, 2020
  • Pinball Remote Operations Controller board by Gerry Stellenberg; enables CPU replacement and custom programming of traditional pinball machines via USB

    Ep 116: Final Resistance with Scott Danesi and Micheal OceanAug 29, 2023
  • Platform used by Legends of Valhalla; one of few new games still on this platform per Zach

    Episode 176 – Expo Mini-VUKNov 10, 2021
  • Multimorphic's earlier open development kit/board for custom/homebrew pinball game creation; community of third-party developers; predecessor philosophy to P3 ecosystem

    Pinball Magazine & Pinball News Bonus PINcast March 2023 interviewsApr 4, 2023
  • Electronic control system used by American Pinball for game electronics; off-the-shelf solution chosen for reliability and serviceability; employed homebrew community members familiar with platform.

    Pinball Magazine & Pinball News May 2021 recap PINcastJun 3, 2021
  • Predecessor platform to P3; custom pinball platform used by American Pinball; shares core software architecture with P3

    Episode 391: The Princess Bride pinball machine from MultimorphicFeb 20, 2024
  • Multimorphic circuit board platform enabling homebrew and third-party pinball development; thousands sold; used by Dutch Pinball, Spooky, American Pinball, Legends of Valhalla

    Episode 268: Heist! Multimorphic does it againJul 10, 2020
  • Control system used in Rick and Morty pinball

    Episode 121 – Pinball FondlersDec 16, 2019
  • Modular pinball platform that enabled Kugler to build custom games independently

    Episode 48 – Josh Kugler from American PinballJun 18, 2018
  • Platform/hardware used for Oktoberfest allowing precise magnet timing control

    Episode 65 – Oktoberfest Pinball with Josh KuglerOct 19, 2018
  • Modular pinball control system; used by Spooky, American Pinball, Circus Maximus; produced by Multimorphic/Gerry Stellenberg

    Episode 36a – Last minute Maiden Rumours + USA part 2Mar 27, 2018