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Scott Danesi

personactive162 mentionsFirst seen Apr 1, 2015Last seen Jul 27, 2026

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Scott Danesi is a multi-talented pinball industry figure who serves as the designer, programmer, and composer for the pinball game Total Nuclear Annihilation. Beyond his work on this game, he creates music and sound design for various pinball projects and arcade games like Step Maniacs. Danesi is also an active competitive pinball player who streams gameplay and participates in the pinball community.

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  • designedAlice CooperScott Danesi provided sound effects and mastered original musicmedium
  • affiliated_withJosh SharpProvided suggestions for Total Nuclear Annihilation code regarding jackpot mechanicsmedium
  • works_atPinball LifeScott Danesi works at Pinball Life as a day job while designing gamesmedium
  • designedTotal Nuclear AnnihilationTotal Nuclear Annihilation was designed by Scott Danesi, who created it initially as a homebrew project in 2015medium
  • appears_inBride of Pinbot 2.0Game is part of Scott Danesi's personal collectionmedium

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Claims (115)

  • factualhigh

    Scott Danesi is not involved with Dungeon Crawler Carl and is only a fan of the IP

    Source: Article (Kineticist), Danesi's Pinside postMultimorphic Launches Dungeon Crawler Carl & Ender's Game Pinball
  • factualhigh

    Scott Danesi spent 2 years developing TNA as a personal garage project before Spooky Pinball picked it up for production

    Source: Ryan (The Skill Shot)Total Nuclear Annihilation Pinball Review: Spooky's Synthwave Cult Classic (2017)
  • factualhigh

    Scott Danesi designed the TNA playfield, wrote all custom code, and composed the entire synthwave soundtrack himself

    Source: Ryan (The Skill Shot)Total Nuclear Annihilation Pinball Review: Spooky's Synthwave Cult Classic (2017)
  • factualhigh

Recent Mentions (154)

  • Composer/designer; clarified he is not involved with Dungeon Crawler Carl despite ambiguous social media post; creative director on Final Resistance for Multimorphic; contributed music to Barrels of Fun's Labyrinth

    Multimorphic Launches Dungeon Crawler Carl & Ender's Game PinballJul 27, 2026
  • Designer, engineer, and electronic music producer who created TNA as a personal project starting in 2015; employed at Pinball Life parts company; known as the sole creative force behind TNA's design, code, and soundtrack

    Total Nuclear Annihilation Pinball Review: Spooky's Synthwave Cult Classic (2017)Jul 23, 2026
  • CAD engineer/designer; works for Pinball Life (parts distributor); reverse engineers unavailable brackets; guest designer for multiple manufacturers

    Tucson Pinball Podcast – Episode 79 – CAD MonkeyJul 14, 2026
  • Previous P3 module designer; rumored to possibly have composed music for Dungeon Crawler Carl rather than designing it

    Dungeon Crawler Carl Pinball to Be Revealed 7/27?; Tales of the Arabian Nights Remake on the LineJul 13, 2026
  • Spooky Pinball designer; appeared twice on H2H Podcast in 2018; known for TNA design

    Episode 75: 2019 A New HopeJan 7, 2019
  • Pinball industry figure who posted cryptic hints about potential involvement in Dungeon Crawler Carl pinball machine via coffee mug post, then deleted and reposted with quote obscured

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Scott Danesi has stated that Scarlet, the TNA protagonist, never survives the game narrative, regardless of player performance

Source: Ryan (The Skill Shot)Total Nuclear Annihilation Pinball Review: Spooky's Synthwave Cult Classic (2017)
  • factualhigh

    Final Resistance is Scott Danesi's Multimorphic P3 game and represents top-tier pinball design with intuitive game loops

    Source: ManuStar Wars: Death Star Assault GALACTIC EDITION (PinEvent V2)
  • factualhigh

    Scott Danesi's Total Nuclear Annihilation was picked up by Spooky Pinball for distribution after debuting at TPF 2017

    Source: Emoto HarneyEP18 Imoto Harney
  • opinionhigh

    Pinball art historically caters to 'horny guys' with depictions of women in games like Big Juicy Melons and Big Guns

    Source: Scott Danesi quoted by authorScott Danesi on the sexy history of the Sexy Men of Pinball Calendar
  • factualhigh

    The Sexy Men of Pinball Calendar started accidentally when Margaret Dezwarte saw a funny picture of an employee named Robot

    Source: Scott Danesi quoted by authorScott Danesi on the sexy history of the Sexy Men of Pinball Calendar
  • factualhigh

    The calendar is now in its fourth year of production

    Source: Scott Danesi quoted by authorScott Danesi on the sexy history of the Sexy Men of Pinball Calendar
  • factualhigh

    The cover selection for the calendar generates the most debate during the selection process

    Source: Scott Danesi quoted by authorScott Danesi on the sexy history of the Sexy Men of Pinball Calendar
  • factualhigh

    Rick and Morty's left ramp is designed to keep players away from the left side of the playfield and divide it in two

    Source: Scott Danesi (via Jamie Burchill interview)Eureka Heights Friday Tournament
  • factualhigh

    Rick and Morty's left ramp is intentionally designed as a chaos/penalty area to divide the playfield and steer players toward the right side

    Source: Jamie Burchil interview citationEureka Heights Friday Tournament
  • factualhigh

    Scott Danesi has a degree in Information Systems Technology and spent 10 years building ERP and business intelligence systems for large corporations

    Source: Direct statement in podcastEpisode 74 - The Mind of Scott Danesi
  • opinionhigh

    Scott's work at Pinball Life in parts manufacturing is more impactful to the pinball industry than his game design work

    Source: Direct statement in podcastEpisode 74 - The Mind of Scott Danesi
  • factualhigh

    TNA was designed with a one-year deadline to get it playable at Expo

    Source: Direct statement in podcastEpisode 74 - The Mind of Scott Danesi
  • factualhigh

    Scott intentionally excluded virtual locks from TNA to preserve physical lock mechanics and nostalgic feel

    Source: Direct statement in podcastEpisode 74 - The Mind of Scott Danesi
  • factualhigh

    Rick and Morty's playfield is intentionally asymmetrical with the left side 'off-kilter' to match the show's chaotic theme

    Source: Direct explanation in podcastEpisode 74 - The Mind of Scott Danesi
  • factualhigh

    Multimorphic's Lexi: Light Speed implemented co-op mode approximately 2 years before TNA

    Source: Direct statement in podcastEpisode 74 - The Mind of Scott Danesi
  • factualhigh

    Stern Pinball patented co-op play mode despite not inventing it; Stern has patents for other design elements including switch usage

    Source: Direct statement in podcastEpisode 74 - The Mind of Scott Danesi
  • factualhigh

    Scott Danesi's primary musical influence is The Prodigy

    Source: Nudgecast Episode 7Episode 7 - Scott Danesi / New Pinball Releases
  • opinionmedium

    Scott Danesi became a legend because of Total Nuclear Annihilation

    Source: SDTM HostTop 5 Greatest Pinball Machines From Spooky Pinball (SDTM, 2025)
  • opinionmedium

    Final Resistance by Scott Danesi is one of the best Multimorphics P3 modules

    Source: DonSouthern Tea
  • factualhigh

    Final Resistance module by Scott Danesi is shipping this week

    Source: Knapp Arcade news articleFor Amusement Only Games Has Two New Games Coming for the Multimorphic P3 Platform
  • opinionhigh

    Scott Danesi is described as 'beloved pinball person'

    Source: Knapp ArcadeBrand New Scott Danesi Multimorphic P3 Game Final Resistance Now Shipping
  • factualhigh

    Scott Danesi is known for Total Nuclear Annihilation and Rick & Morty pinball work

    Source: Knapp ArcadeBrand New Scott Danesi Multimorphic P3 Game Final Resistance Now Shipping
  • factualhigh

    Rick and Morty sold 750 units and was production-limited, which Kaneda describes as 'a mistake' because demand was strong.

    Source: KanedaEpisode 814: "Kaneda's Candid Take on Spooky Pinball"
  • factualhigh

    Scott Danesi designed a new Multimorphic P3 module called Final Resistance

    Source: Knapp Arcade announcementFirst Ever Stream of Scott Danesi’s New Multimorphic Pinball Module Final Resistance
  • factualhigh

    Final Resistance is not related to TNA (Total Nuclear Annihilation) despite thematic similarities

    Source: Buffalo Pinball interview; Jason citing that sourcePinball Party Podcast Ep 21: Glory Hole Bumper
  • factualhigh

    Final Resistance's cannon fires balls back at players in rapid succession, representing a mechanical feature never done before in pinball

    Source: Buffalo Pinball interviewNew Details on Scott Danesi’s Multimorphic Game Final Resistance From Buffalo Pinball Interview
  • factualhigh

    The playfield was designed specifically to win over P3 skeptics by playing like a traditional pinball machine with minimal LCD integration

    Source: Buffalo Pinball interviewNew Details on Scott Danesi’s Multimorphic Game Final Resistance From Buffalo Pinball Interview
  • factualhigh

    Final Resistance music will be released as limited edition cassette and vinyl, following the TNA music release model

    Source: Buffalo Pinball interviewNew Details on Scott Danesi’s Multimorphic Game Final Resistance From Buffalo Pinball Interview
  • factualhigh

    Final Resistance features a large alien ship on the back right of the playfield with a shield that blocks shots and must be moved to access lock shots

    Source: Buffalo Pinball interviewNew Details on Scott Danesi’s Multimorphic Game Final Resistance From Buffalo Pinball Interview
  • factualhigh

    The game includes a between-flippers timer display always visible, similar to Rick and Morty and TNA

    Source: Buffalo Pinball interviewNew Details on Scott Danesi’s Multimorphic Game Final Resistance From Buffalo Pinball Interview
  • factualhigh

    Final Resistance is not a narrative continuation of TNA but shares the same cyberpunk aesthetic

    Source: Buffalo Pinball interviewNew Details on Scott Danesi’s Multimorphic Game Final Resistance From Buffalo Pinball Interview
  • factualhigh

    Final Resistance will be available to play at Texas Pinball Festival

    Source: Buffalo Pinball interviewNew Details on Scott Danesi’s Multimorphic Game Final Resistance From Buffalo Pinball Interview
  • factualhigh

    Scott Danesi designed Total Nuclear Annihilation and Rick and Morty pinball machines

    Source: Knapp Arcade articleVideo Reveal of "Final Resistance!" New Scott Danesi Directed Game for Multimorphic P3 Platform
  • opinionhigh

    Scott Danesi's Spooky games are the only Spooky titles that retain secondary market value

    Source: Kaneda (analysis of community/market sentiment)Episode 715: "Spooky Sort Of Does It"
  • factualhigh

    Scott Danesi designed Total Nuclear Annihilation

    Source: Knapp ArcadeSpooky Pinball Adds Free Topper to New TNA; Machines are Still Available
  • factualhigh

    Scott Danesi owns all intellectual property rights for Total Nuclear Annihilation

    Source: Direct statementEp 88: Pick your Jelly Belly with Scott Danesi
  • factualhigh

    Rick and Morty was designed entirely during nights and weekends while Scott Danesi worked full-time at Pinball Life

    Source: Direct statementEp 88: Pick your Jelly Belly with Scott Danesi
  • factualhigh

    Adult Swim approved all Rick and Morty music and sound effects without requested revisions

    Source: Direct statementEp 88: Pick your Jelly Belly with Scott Danesi
  • factualhigh

    The bumper in Rick and Morty replacing a slingshot was initially given a 50% chance of making production

    Source: Direct statementEp 88: Pick your Jelly Belly with Scott Danesi
  • opinionhigh

    Rick and Morty is designed as a System 11 game with an LCD screen

    Source: Direct statementEp 88: Pick your Jelly Belly with Scott Danesi
  • factualhigh

    TNA rerun will include green fluorescent drop target protectors and upgraded shooter display

    Source: Direct statementEp 88: Pick your Jelly Belly with Scott Danesi
  • factualmedium

    Spooky Pinball's Halloween had a production run of 1,250 units

    Source: Direct statementEp 88: Pick your Jelly Belly with Scott Danesi
  • factualhigh

    Scott Danesi is composing an official soundtrack for VR game 'Arcade Legend' releasing end of 2024 on Steam and Oculus

    Source: Direct statementEp 88: Pick your Jelly Belly with Scott Danesi
  • predictionhigh

    Scott Danesi wants to take a break from game design to focus primarily on audio work

    Source: Direct statementEp 88: Pick your Jelly Belly with Scott Danesi
  • opinionmedium

    The TNA soundtrack is one of the best original score soundtracks in pinball history

    Source: Implied by Scott Danesi's pride and host agreementEp 88: Pick your Jelly Belly with Scott Danesi
  • factualhigh

    Spooky will re-run TNA again soon

    Source: Pinside messageSpooky Pinball to Do Another Run of Total Nuclear Annihilation "Soon"
  • factualmedium

    Scott Danesi is providing music for Multimorphic's next game

    Source: Knapp Arcade article (unconfirmed)MULTIMORPHIC'S FIRST LICENSED PINBALL GAME TO BE REVEALED SOON
  • factualmedium

    Scott Danesi replaced all balls in Tron with Power Balls for a Fliptronic pinball show

    Source: Pez Johnson describing the customizationIRON PINBALL Battle - TRON
  • factualhigh

    Scott Danesi held a seminar about his game designs in The Rose Room on Saturday at 6pm

    Source: Pinball News event schedule documentationHOUSTON ARCADE EXPO 2021
  • factualhigh

    Rick and Morty project was greenlit at Southern Pride Pinball Expo around 2017

    Source: Direct statement in podcastRick and Morty Pinball Designer Scott Danesi / Prog Eric P Spooky Pinball VideoCast 2 (podcast #127}
  • factualhigh

    Scott Danesi designs entire pinball machines in 3D SolidWorks rather than starting with 2D drawings

    Source: Direct explanation of design methodologyRick and Morty Pinball Designer Scott Danesi / Prog Eric P Spooky Pinball VideoCast 2 (podcast #127}
  • factualhigh

    The horseshoe lock was the first major playfield element Scott Danesi added after flippers in Rick and Morty design

    Source: Direct statement about design sequenceRick and Morty Pinball Designer Scott Danesi / Prog Eric P Spooky Pinball VideoCast 2 (podcast #127}
  • factualhigh

    Scott Danesi intentionally included the MagnaSave as a negotiating tool to potentially remove during cost discussions

    Source: Direct admission of design strategyRick and Morty Pinball Designer Scott Danesi / Prog Eric P Spooky Pinball VideoCast 2 (podcast #127}
  • factualhigh

    The bumper had to be fixed via code adjustment during playtesting because it was initially too weak to make meaningful shots

    Source: Direct recollection of playtesting issueRick and Morty Pinball Designer Scott Danesi / Prog Eric P Spooky Pinball VideoCast 2 (podcast #127}
  • factualhigh

    Rick and Morty greenlight decision was made at Southern Pride Game Room Expo around 2017

    Source: Direct statement in podcastRick and Morty Pinball Designer Scott Danesi / Prog Eric P Spooky Pinball VideoCast 2 (podcast #127}
  • factualhigh

    Scott Danesi designed the horseshoe locking mechanism for Rick and Morty during TNA production, before greenlight

    Source: Direct statement in podcastRick and Morty Pinball Designer Scott Danesi / Prog Eric P Spooky Pinball VideoCast 2 (podcast #127}
  • factualhigh

    Scott Danesi uses SolidWorks to design playfields iteratively: print blank layouts, hand-draw, build 3D elements, reprint and redraw repeatedly

    Source: Detailed explanation in podcastRick and Morty Pinball Designer Scott Danesi / Prog Eric P Spooky Pinball VideoCast 2 (podcast #127}
  • factualhigh

    MagnaSave was added late in development as a negotiating tool for cost reduction but was retained due to executive positive feedback

    Source: Direct statement about strategyRick and Morty Pinball Designer Scott Danesi / Prog Eric P Spooky Pinball VideoCast 2 (podcast #127}
  • factualhigh

    Rick and Morty's MagnaSave implementation uses bouncing/pulsing effect rather than ball-holding, making it more skill-based than traditional implementations

    Source: Direct comparison statementRick and Morty Pinball Designer Scott Danesi / Prog Eric P Spooky Pinball VideoCast 2 (podcast #127}
  • factualhigh

    The Rick and Morty pop bumper was weak initially in code, then fixed to create better shot-making, which Scott identifies as most satisfying feature

    Source: Direct statement about development iterationRick and Morty Pinball Designer Scott Danesi / Prog Eric P Spooky Pinball VideoCast 2 (podcast #127}
  • factualmedium

    Over 100 dimension ideas were proposed for Rick and Morty rules, with many not making final version

    Source: Statement about design brainstorming processRick and Morty Pinball Designer Scott Danesi / Prog Eric P Spooky Pinball VideoCast 2 (podcast #127}
  • opinionhigh

    Rick and Morty is a very difficult pinball game that required careful balance between story pacing and player frustration

    Source: Direct statementRick and Morty Pinball Designer Scott Danesi / Prog Eric P Spooky Pinball VideoCast 2 (podcast #127}
  • rumorlow

    Scott Danesi achieved 17 consecutive ramp shots on Police Force

    Source: MPT3K Host (hearsay: 'I hear that like')Police Force (Williams 1989)
  • factualhigh

    Scott Danesi designed Total Nuclear Annihilation as a homebrew game that Spooky Pinball subsequently produced with approximately 550 units sold

    Source: George (Don't Panic Flip host)S302: Total Nuclear Annihilation
  • factualhigh

    Scott Danesi wrote all music and designed software for Total Nuclear Annihilation

    Source: GeorgeS302: Total Nuclear Annihilation
  • factualhigh

    Rick and Morty features the Danesi Lock 2.0 mechanic, an evolution of Total Nuclear Annihilation's inline drop target locks

    Source: Pinball News technical analysisRICK AND MORTY PINBALL REVEALED
  • factualhigh

    Scott Danesi is designing Rick and Morty as his second pinball game after TNA.

    Source: Dr. John; Ken and Bill corroborateEp 82 - Can Anything Stop Rick and Morty?
  • factualhigh

    Scott Danesi used the code name 'Haunted House Party' to keep the Rick and Morty theme secret until the announcement

    Source: Spooky Pinball official announcementRICK AND MORTY PINBALL ANNOUNCED
  • factualhigh

    Scott Danesi programmed Total Nuclear Annihilation, created its music, and designed its light shows in addition to the playfield

    Source: Jonathan JoostenEpisode 168: Pinball Magazine #5 with Jonathan Joosten
  • factualhigh

    Scott's Pin Stadium booth featured 22 games with black tents and sustained crowds throughout Expo

    Source: Ken describing Pin Stadium at vendor hallEpisode 19 - Is Chicagoland Pinball EXPO Back?
  • factualhigh

    Atari renewed the Total Annihilation trademark in February 2017

    Source: Pinball Expo 2018 panelScott Danesi - Pinball Expo 2018 - Pinball News
  • factualhigh

    TNA uses Python programming language with Skeleton Game Framework for code implementation

    Source: Pinball Expo 2018 panelScott Danesi - Pinball Expo 2018 - Pinball News
  • factualhigh

    The girl in the back glass artwork is modeled after Scott Danesi's wife

    Source: Pinball Expo 2018 panelScott Danesi - Pinball Expo 2018 - Pinball News
  • factualhigh

    Matt Andrews created the entire TNA back glass artwork in Adobe Illustrator

    Source: Pinball Expo 2018 panelScott Danesi - Pinball Expo 2018 - Pinball News
  • factualhigh

    Steve Ritchie initially complained the left scoop ejection speed was too fast but later approved the design

    Source: Pinball Expo 2018 panelScott Danesi - Pinball Expo 2018 - Pinball News
  • factualhigh

    TNA music album was released on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, and cassette formats

    Source: Pinball Expo 2018 panelScott Danesi - Pinball Expo 2018 - Pinball News
  • factualmedium

    Scott Danesi unknowingly included a red button Easter egg homage to Pat Lawler's design tradition

    Source: Pinball Expo 2018 panelScott Danesi - Pinball Expo 2018 - Pinball News
  • opinionhigh

    Python was chosen for TNA code because its syntax is simple and accessible, reducing cognitive load for designers

    Source: Pinball Expo 2018 panelScott Danesi - Pinball Expo 2018 - Pinball News
  • factualhigh

    Total Nuclear Annihilation uses Python programming language for game code, which Scott Danesi highlighted for its readability

    Source: Scott Danesi seminarPINBALL EXPO 2018 - SATURDAY
  • factualhigh

    Haunted House Party! is planned to be the next Spooky Pinball game after Alice Cooper's Nightmare Castle

    Source: Scott Danesi/Charlie Emery seminarPINBALL EXPO 2018 - SATURDAY
  • factualhigh

    Scott Danesi's Total Nuclear Annihilation is being manufactured by Spooky Pinball

    Source: Pinball News articlePINBALL MAGAZINE 5
  • factualhigh

    TNA production will halt at approximately 550 units

    Source: Direct statement on podcastEpisode 14 - Scott Danesi (Game #2 Teaser)
  • factualhigh

    Alice Cooper's Nightmare Castle is scheduled for 18 months of production after TNA halts

    Source: Direct statement on podcastEpisode 14 - Scott Danesi (Game #2 Teaser)
  • predictionhigh

    Scott Danesi's game #2 will be ready for production line after Alice Cooper completes

    Source: Direct statement on podcastEpisode 14 - Scott Danesi (Game #2 Teaser)
  • factualhigh

    Bowen (Spooky Pinball) will handle all software coding for game #2

    Source: Direct statement on podcastEpisode 14 - Scott Danesi (Game #2 Teaser)
  • opinionhigh

    Scott Danesi is uncertain about long-term commitment to pinball design

    Source: Direct statement in response to Zach Meny's questionEpisode 14 - Scott Danesi (Game #2 Teaser)
  • factualhigh

    The left scoop on TNA is difficult to hit reliably

    Source: Direct statement acknowledging community complaintEpisode 14 - Scott Danesi (Game #2 Teaser)
  • factualhigh

    TNA was not originally intended to be a production machine

    Source: Direct statement on podcastEpisode 14 - Scott Danesi (Game #2 Teaser)
  • factualmedium

    Jack Danger from Dead Flip Pinball is developing a pinball game

    Source: Mention during discussion of collaborationsEpisode 14 - Scott Danesi (Game #2 Teaser)
  • factualhigh

    Scott Danesi is working on Game 2

    Source: Head2Head Pinball Episode 56 titleEpisode 56 – Scott Danesi on Game 2 + Deadpool impressions
  • factualhigh

    TNA has sold 455 units to date

    Source: Direct statement in interviewEpisode 56 – Scott Danesi on Game 2 + Deadpool impressions
  • factualhigh

    Scott Danesi put down 200 units as a personal stretch goal for TNA sales

    Source: Direct statement about Spooky's internal prediction contestEpisode 56 – Scott Danesi on Game 2 + Deadpool impressions
  • factualhigh

    TNA's design was intentionally linear with difficulty progression similar to Mario Brothers video game structure

    Source: Design philosophy explanationEpisode 56 – Scott Danesi on Game 2 + Deadpool impressions
  • factualhigh

    George Gomez and Stern Pinball were interested in manufacturing TNA but Scott Danesi chose Spooky instead

    Source: Direct account of Stern's approach and decision rationaleEpisode 56 – Scott Danesi on Game 2 + Deadpool impressions
  • opinionmedium

    TNA would not have sold enough units to be considered a commercial success by Stern's standards

    Source: Design opinion and market analysisEpisode 56 – Scott Danesi on Game 2 + Deadpool impressions
  • factualhigh

    Spooky Pinball is being honest about production wait times to naturally throttle demand

    Source: Description of Spooky's sales management strategyEpisode 56 – Scott Danesi on Game 2 + Deadpool impressions
  • factualmedium

    Medieval Madness reached $10,000 secondary market prices and has maintained that level

    Source: Cautionary market referenceEpisode 56 – Scott Danesi on Game 2 + Deadpool impressions
  • factualmedium

    TNA has experienced occasional minor video lag that is noticeable to the designer but not players

    Source: Technical performance assessmentEpisode 56 – Scott Danesi on Game 2 + Deadpool impressions
  • opinionmedium

    Single-level retro-styled games represent a new market genre opened by TNA's success

    Source: Market analysis and genre definitionEpisode 56 – Scott Danesi on Game 2 + Deadpool impressions
  • factualhigh

    Scott Danesi announced that co-op and team-vs modes would be the final major feature additions to Total Nuclear Annihilation, with only bug fixes to follow

    Source: Texas Pinball Festival announcementPinball Industry News: March 2018 Re-cap
  • factualmedium

    Total Nuclear Annihilation uses Google text-to-speech rather than a hired voice actress for announcements

    Source: Ryan CEpisode 78 – Ripping Off Is The New Gold Standard
  • factualhigh

    No one has completed Total Nuclear Annihilation's final reactor nine blowup; Bowen Kerins came closest

    Source: Ron Hallett (confirmed with designer)Episode 77 – Darth Balls
  • factualhigh

    Total Nuclear Annihilation won Pinball News Best Game of 2017 with 33.1% of reader votes

    Source: Pinball News2017: REVIEW OF THE YEAR
  • factualhigh

    Scott Danesi is the creator/designer of Total Nuclear Annihilation

    Source: Article main textPINBALL LIFE OPEN HOUSE
  • factualhigh

    Production version of Total Nuclear Annihilation features significantly neater wiring under playfield compared to sample/prototype units

    Source: Photo caption noting prototype had more visible wiring than production versionPINBALL LIFE OPEN HOUSE
  • opinionhigh

    I like the 80s stuff... solid state games from the 80s that were a little more simple... they're really hard. I don't have a very large attention span.

    Source: Direct statement during streamQ and A with Scott Danesi PT.2
  • opinionhigh

    Stargazer is my favorite classic Sam Stern game

    Source: Direct statement during Q&AQ and A with Scott Danesi PT.2
  • factualhigh

    I sold all my DMD games because they were really worth a lot of money

    Source: Direct statement during collection discussionQ and A with Scott Danesi PT.2
  • factualmedium

    Ben Heck builds prototype pinball machines using foam core and hot glue to test angles without hooking up coils

    Source: Reference to Ben Heck's prototyping methodQ and A with Scott Danesi PT.2
  • factualhigh

    The game was originally called Total Annihilation as a homebrew but had to be legally renamed to Total Nuclear Annihilation due to Atari trademark

    Source: Direct statement during discussionQ and A with Scott Danesi PT.2
  • opinionhigh

    You need base knowledge of angles and math to be a pinball designer, not just creative ideas

    Source: Direct statement about design skill requirementsQ and A with Scott Danesi PT.2
  • factualhigh

    I'm working on augmented reality pinball content with Microsoft HoloLens and a Twitch Plays Pinball box

    Source: Direct statement during AR discussionQ and A with Scott Danesi PT.2
  • A Dungeon Crawler Carl Pinball Launch Feels ImminentJul 10, 2026
  • Pinball game designer who has worked with Multimorphic and Barrels of Fun; appears involved with DCC pinball project based on social media signals

    Heating UpJul 10, 2026
  • Pinball designer; designed Dungeon Crawler Carl and Final Resistance; 'blacked out his post' regarding announcement per Don

    Don’s Pinball Podcast is live!Jul 6, 2026
  • Pinball designer/musician; created Total Nuclear Annihilation (Spooky), Rick and Morty (Spooky), Final Resistance (P3 Multimorphic); rumored to be designing Dungeon Crawler Carl for Multimorphic.

    *EXCLUSIVE* DCC News and suchJul 5, 2026
  • Pinball designer; created TNA for himself; designing Rick and Morty playfield; handling audio/music design; known for fast gameplay, instant ball returns, innovative lock mechanisms, RGB LED integration

    Episode 120 – Ryan and MartyDec 9, 2019
  • Early homebrew pinball community figure; met Jimmy Lipham through 2011 Demolition Man custom software project

    EP25 Jimmy Lipham My Journey Into PinballJun 15, 2026
  • P3 game designer; created Final Resistance and Princess Bride modules; respected designer whose work Kevin admires

    ENZO chats Pinball - Buffalo PinballNov 21, 2025
  • Sound designer for Big Trouble in Little China homebrew pinball

    Chicago Pinball Expo 2025 Review. We chat and show videos of the latest games!Oct 24, 2025
  • Composer who created the music for Big Trouble in Little China

    Big Trouble in Little China Pinball with Homebrewer Kyle Smet | Ep 177Nov 15, 2025
  • Influenced Ed Owens to pursue homebrew building, told Ed 'if you want to do it, do it. There's community now'

    Ghost in the Shell Pinball, Designing a Homebrew Pinball with Ed Owens | Ep 178Dec 3, 2025
  • Sound and music designer for Big Trouble in Little China homebrew

    Pinball Roundtable Part - 10 with Retro Ralph, Rachel Bess and Cale Hernandez - Episode 75Oct 24, 2025
  • Spooky Pinball designer; criticized for weak design/layout skills; noted DJ background as strength

    Episode 668: "The FOMO Topper Worked!"Apr 15, 2022
  • Designer of Total Nuclear Annihilation; toured whitewood version at shows for market research and customer acquisition

    Episode 790: "Why Pinball Marketing Matters So Much Now"Apr 6, 2023
  • Left Spooky Pinball for Multimorphic, signaling internal dissatisfaction at Spooky

    Saturday Morning Spectacular - May 27, 2023Jun 13, 2023
  • Pinball designer at Spooky; Rick and Morty designer; known for unconventional playfield layouts and fast, difficult rule design; previously designed concept with pop bumper innovation

    The Pinball Show Ep 1: The PilotFeb 10, 2020
  • Skilled player in Terry's circle; noted as 'the guy to beat'; owned original Contact Master; consistently beats others at Scorgasm Master

    Episode 88 - Interview with Terry DeZwarte 6-1-15Jun 7, 2015
  • Pinball designer associated with Final Resistance game for P3

    Gerry Talks the Past, Present, & Future of the P3 - InterviewDec 14, 2025
  • Pinball designer who attended Jack Danger's Twippy Awards party viewing

    SDTM & TWIP - Pinball Expo 2018 - Pinball NewsOct 21, 2018
  • DJ and musician performing at Houston Arcade Expo doing Total Nuclear Annihilation mix; subject of speculation about announcements.

    Episode 12: The Classic Pinball Podcast - Houston Arcade Expo with Keith ChristensenOct 23, 2019
  • Artist who designed TNA pinball game, met Dave at Freeplay

    # 17 - Thanksgiving Show - The Classic Pinball PodcastNov 26, 2019
  • Composer of Total Nuclear Annihilation soundtrack; intro music for Backbox Pinball Podcast

    Episode 235: Lauren Gray, Backbox Pinball PodcastDec 3, 2019
  • #10 on Top 10 list; Spooky Pinball designer; created TNA (sold most games for Spooky) and Rick and Morty (750 units, sold out instantly)

    Episode 239: The Pinball Profile Top 10 Most Intriguing People of 2019Dec 31, 2019
  • Associated with Spooky Pinball; designer credited with successful 2020 release

    Episode 295: Nate ShiversJan 22, 2021
  • Composer who created Rick and Morty pinball music specifically for the pinball machine

    My Thoughts on The Pinball Industry AwardsJan 29, 2021
  • Composer of additional custom music for Rick and Morty pinball

    Spooky Pinball Reveals Rick and Morty Pinball Gameplay and Art!Dec 16, 2019
  • Founder/owner of Penn Stadium, paid for Cary's travel to Chicago Expo, pinball community member

    Giving Thanks on ThanksgivingNov 26, 2021
  • Creator of the tilt mechanism on Gorgasm Master bagatelle machine

    Man Overboard! (WH20) !location | Road to 10k Followers! #Pinball #StreamingAug 8, 2016
  • Pinball enthusiast who replaced all balls in Tron with Power Balls for Fliptronic pinball show demonstration

    IRON PINBALL Battle - TRONJan 12, 2022
  • Designer of Final Resistance, a P3 (Multimorphic) game releasing in 2023

    Stream 630: Mandalorian (Stern) PremiumJul 21, 2023
  • Pinball enthusiast with prototype of Big Lebowski mentioned as potential location for improved streaming

    The Big Lebowski at The Texas Pinball Festival! #Pinball #StreamingMar 22, 2016
  • Audio designer for upcoming Multimorphic P3 licensed module

    BDYETP 60: Mandalorian, IFPA Returns, Led Zeppelin and Avengers ImpressionsJun 13, 2021
  • Custom pinball designer; created Total Nuclear Annihilation using P3 Rock control board; played Gay Time at York

    Episode 406 - York show recap and 1939 Baker TwinkleOct 4, 2017
  • Sound designer for Weird Al's Museum of Natural Hilarity; created all non-Weird Al songs and music; designed layout for Total Nuclear Annihilation.

    The Pinball Show Ep 93: Keepin' It Real With P3, JJP 7 Release, CCr Updates, & Cornerstoned By SternMar 3, 2022
  • Pinball designer; creative director of Final Resistance for Multimorphic P3; previously appeared on Pinball Party Podcast

    Pinball Party Podcast Ep 21: Glory Hole BumperMar 8, 2023
  • Spooky Pinball designer mentioned as notable streamer visitor

    No Good Gofers (For Real: Williams 1997)Jul 8, 2021
  • Music composer, ex-Spooky Pinball (worked on Rick and Morty), now composing for Labyrinth at Barrels of Fun.

    Episode 858: "The Worst Name In Pinball?"Oct 12, 2023
  • Music and sound effects composer for Weird Al's Museum of Natural Hilarity

    The Pinball Show Ep 92: Weird Al Is Such A TeaseFeb 24, 2022
  • Sponsors of Pinball Life giveaway segment

    Rob Zombie Beta Pinball Gameplay - Spooky Pinball VideoCast #3 (podcast 128) (ADULT MODE LANGUAGE)Nov 1, 2020
  • Recorded and produced the custom Get Shwifty music for Rick and Morty pinball

    Rick and Morty Pinball Adult Mode Tutorial, with Bowen KerinsMay 7, 2021
  • Designer and programmer of Total Nuclear Annihilation, added co-op and team-vs modes at Texas Pinball Festival

    Pinball Industry News: March 2018 Re-capApr 2, 2018
  • Designer of Total Nuclear Annihilation for Spooky Pinball; confirmed working on second game; works with Pinball Life

    Episode 64 - E3 2018Jun 17, 2018
  • Pinball community figure; hosts make joke about Denis having 'single tear rolling down his face' during ramp ranking episode; known for strong opinions

    SDTM Episode 65: Top 10 Pinball RampsJul 1, 2018
  • Designer associated with TNA (The Nightmare Adventure); future game rumored as second Spooky title

    Episode 70 – ROTORDAVE has a better Pinball collection than youNov 19, 2018
  • Contemporary pinball designer for Spooky Pinball; designed Total Nuclear Annihilation; also programs, creates music and light shows for his games; profiled in Pinball Magazine #5

    Episode 168: Pinball Magazine #5 with Jonathan JoostenDec 18, 2018
  • Sound designer and customizer; won Twippy for Best Music & Sound Effects last year; presented Best Music and Sound Effects award for Iron Maiden

    The 2nd Annual TWIPY Pinball Awards - LIVEMar 24, 2019
  • Spooky Pinball representative at Texas Pinball Festival. Strategically floating multiple fake machine names to obscure actual next title.

    Episode 85 – Texas Pinball FestivalMar 25, 2019
  • Pinball game designer presenting Best Music and Sound Effects award at TWIPPY Awards

    The 3rd Annual TWIPY Pinball Awards: A Celebration of the HobbyMar 29, 2020
  • Designer at Spooky Pinball, confirmed modifications to rail positions and loop shot placement in production games

    The Pinball Show Ep 12: Is Pinball Ready For The Main Stage?May 4, 2020
  • Code designer for Total Nuclear Annihilation (Spooky); known for iterating on game's beep sound effect multiple times

    The Pinball Show Ep 14: A Padawan Emerges From Pinball Market TrendsMay 18, 2020
  • Pinball designer, programmer, engineer, and musician. Guest on the show defending Raven. Previously owned a Raven, restored it, and genuinely loves the game. Known for defending underrated games and challenging reviewer assumptions.

    Episode 75 - Die on this Hill: Raven w/ Scott DanesiMar 24, 2025
  • Spooky Pinball designer; designed Total Nuclear Annihilation; working on second game after Alice Cooper Nightmare Castle; not eligible for 2019 Twippies awards

    Episode 41 - Companies Sabotaging Their Own Releases?Mar 5, 2019
  • Spooky Pinball designer; designing next game emphasizing physical playfield interactions and non-locked mode design; prioritizes player enjoyment over timeout mechanics.

    Ep 73 - See More Without The ScoreOct 9, 2019
  • Homebrew pinball designer, creator of Total Nuclear Annihilation (TNA), attended Epic Tailgate

    Ep 75 - Epic Expo 2019Oct 23, 2019
  • Spooky Pinball designer credited with inventing outlane spinner, working on game number 2

    Ep 78 - Chris Kooluris of Kaneda's Pinball PodcastNov 14, 2019
  • Warned Jess against treadmill challenge at Pinball Olympics; connected via prior social meetup

    The Pinball Podcast Episode 222 - Schaumcago TreadmillsOct 30, 2023
  • Pinball player; reportedly achieved 17 consecutive ramp shots on Police Force (unconfirmed)

    Police Force (Williams 1989)Aug 14, 2020
  • Pinball designer with upcoming game; teased during Episode 10

    Episode 11 A quick Thank you!May 29, 2019
  • TNA pinball machine representative/manufacturer; kind and supportive of community; provided prizes for Ladies Flip charity side tournament

    Tribe Multiball with Rachel and Tim, Episode 24: The Magic Lamp - Pirate Treasure Map - Booby Trap - Origin StoryMar 6, 2022
  • Designer of Total Nuclear Annihilation

    Spooky Pinball Adds Free Topper to New TNA; Machines are Still AvailableSep 1, 2022
  • Homebrew designer (Time Crisis/Time Travel); pioneered successful homebrew-to-commercial pathway; example of designer who brought intuitive original IP concept to homebrew scene

    Pinball Mod Talk Episode 21: Who Should Take on Homebrew in House?Nov 26, 2024
  • Sound designer for Big Trouble in Little China homebrew game

    Episode 30: Pinball Expo 2025 RecapOct 28, 2025
  • Appointed creative director for next Multimorphic P3 pinball game

    Episode 200 – Glenn’s SongFeb 10, 2023
  • TNA game composer credited for 11-track soundtrack

    WAP #59 "Magnets, SLE's, and MORE!!"Jun 10, 2026
  • Named as example of pinball designer who originated from homebrew community; referenced as future talent pipeline for OEMs.

    PINSPOTTING EXTRA: MARCO SPECIALTIESJun 7, 2026
  • Designer of Final Resistance for Multimorphic P3

    Star Wars: Death Star Assault GALACTIC EDITION (PinEvent V2)May 30, 2026
  • Game designer/developer; designer of Rick and Morty; DJ at Houston Arcade Expo; previously a guest on Jamie Virtual's podcast discussing game strategy

    Week of WPPRs Starts at Eureka Heights BreweryNov 9, 2025
  • Designer of Rick and Morty pinball machine; discussed playfield design philosophy in an interview with Jamie Burchill

    Eureka Heights Friday TournamentJul 12, 2025
  • Early Nudge subscriber, designer of Total Nuclear Annihilation, DJ

    Episode 18 - Actor Rich Sommer (Mad Men, The Devil Wears Prada) joins the show! / Ian gets kicked out of the Pinball Hall Of FameMay 14, 2026
  • Pinball designer, credited on Pokémon Pinball.

    Pinball Roundtable - Pokémon Pinball is Here...and American Pinball is Changing!Mar 13, 2026
  • Homebrew pinball designer; created Total Nuclear Annihilation (2017), which was subsequently picked up by Spooky Pinball for distribution; inspired Emoto's passion for supporting homebrew makers

    EP18 Imoto HarneyMar 13, 2026
  • Designer mentioned in interview regarding Rick and Morty difficulty tiers

    Mistakes were made.Feb 28, 2020
  • Designer of Total Nuclear Annihilation, involved with Rick and Morty design

    Ep 32: American Horror StoryApr 24, 2021
  • Designer of Total Nuclear Annihilation; Jason previously interviewed him; praised for game design that respects player time

    Ep 41: Pinball Tubes!Oct 18, 2023
  • Designer of Rick and Morty; credited with strong hardware expertise; contrasted favorably with other Spooky designers

    Poormans Holiday Spectacular!Dec 20, 2022
  • Designer/operator of Total Nuclear Annihilation; confirmed to Ron that no one has yet completed final reactor

    Episode 77 – Darth BallsFeb 8, 2018
  • Pinball designer who created Final Resistance for Multimorphic; praised for cohesive sound design and music; previously worked with Spooky

    PNP Ep. 523- Chris of Kanedas Pinball Podcast Chats TPF, TWIPYS, EXCLUSIVE Scoop + MOREMar 31, 2023
  • Designer/developer at Multimorphic, led soft relaunch of Final Resistance with coordinated media campaign

    PNP Ep. 538- End of PMPP? + Final Relaunch+ Pokemon +Road Trippin' + ElementsSep 15, 2023
  • Designer of Final Resistance module for Multimorphics P3 platform; praised by Don as talented designer creating compelling gameplay

    Southern TeaJun 7, 2024
  • Designer of Final Resistance and Total Nuclear Annihilation; visited by Kevin at Multimorphic headquarters

    52: 7th Day of Balls: Kevin ManneDec 21, 2023
  • Pinball personality; customizes machines (Tron with modified balls mentioned)

    Episode 11 - Johnny Crap / Ian Goes to Portland (Oregon) / We played DuneMay 26, 2025
  • Designer/developer of Total Nuclear Annihilation who used Google voice synthesis instead of hiring voice actress

    Episode 78 – Ripping Off Is The New Gold StandardFeb 15, 2018
  • Game designer on fringe of pinball industry; Kaneda predicts his upcoming game won't succeed in saturated market

    Episode 779: "The Most Honest Show All Year"Mar 8, 2023
  • Spooky Pinball figure; reportedly stated Total Nuclear Annihilation 2.0 isn't worth $9,000

    Episode 716: "Stern's 2023 Surprise Revealed?"Sep 5, 2022
  • Designer at Spooky Pinball; created Total Nuclear Annihilation and other successful titles; only Spooky designer whose games retain secondary market value

    Episode 715: "Spooky Sort Of Does It"Sep 2, 2022
  • Owner/lead designer of Spooky Pinball, responsible for Total Nuclear Annihilation and Alice Cooper Nightmare Castle production decisions

    Episode 12 - The Holy GrailSep 3, 2018
  • Designer; working on second game (TNA); will be present at Pinball Life open house party; mentioned as creator of Pin Stadium lighting technology

    Episode 13 - Bad Boy Bill Takes Charge!Sep 12, 2018
  • Pinball enthusiast, Pincab developer; recently released Ryan Bell add-on product; recommended Lexi Lightspeed to Ken

    Episode 15 - Not MuchSep 26, 2018
  • Pinball designer; previously stated that implementing smoke in playfield would be 'basically impossible'

    Episode 17 - Make Pinball Great AgainOct 10, 2018
  • Pinball designer and engineer; creator of Total Nuclear Annihilation; works at Pinball Life as engineer; developing second game with Spooky Pinball.

    Episode 14 - Scott Danesi (Game #2 Teaser)Sep 19, 2018
  • Pin Stadium operator; had major booth with 22 games at Expo; donated merchandise to show giveaway

    Episode 19 - Is Chicagoland Pinball EXPO Back?Oct 23, 2018
  • Lead game designer at Spooky Pinball; designer of Total Nuclear Annihilation; creative submission personality

    Episode 30 - Holiday Special 2018Dec 23, 2018
  • Streamer of Whitewood of TNA in 2016; connection point for Jack Danger's entry into pinball streaming

    Episode 25 - Jack Danger (deadflip Pinball Streaming)Nov 26, 2018
  • Designer of Rick and Morty (second game after TNA); responsible for playfield, music, light shows

    Ep 82 - Can Anything Stop Rick and Morty?Dec 10, 2019
  • Designer at Spooky Pinball; discussed TNA production and Game 2 on Special When Lit podcast

    Episode 109 – Carbon Paper in a Xerox MachineSep 27, 2018
  • Pinball game designer and musician; created Total Nuclear Annihilation, Rick and Morty, and Final Resistance for P3; featured guest on Nudgecast Episode 7

    Episode 7 - Scott Danesi / New Pinball ReleasesMar 12, 2025
  • Pinball composer and DJ; creator of Total Nuclear Annihilation soundtrack; personal friend of Ian Jacoby

    Episode 13 - Ashley Ludwig (Pinball Restorer) / RIP Matt KeilJul 31, 2025
  • Original owner of Zach Sharpe's Taxi pinball machine; sold to Zach approximately 10 years before becoming well-known in pinball community

    Ep 34: The Zack of All Trade with Zach SharpeMay 1, 2020
  • Pinball designer at Spooky Pinball; designer of Total Nuclear Annihilation (500+ units) and Rick and Morty (750 units); Kaneda credits him with Spooky's trajectory shift

    Episode 814: "Kaneda's Candid Take on Spooky Pinball"Jun 21, 2023
  • Pinball designer, musician, audio producer. Designed Total Nuclear Annihilation (homebrew/production), Rick and Morty (Spooky Pinball), and contributed audio to Weird Al. Works full-time at Pinball Life. DJ and electronic music producer since 1996.

    Ep 88: Pick your Jelly Belly with Scott DanesiJul 11, 2022
  • Pinball designer, sound designer, DJ, and primary spokesperson for the calendar project; community connector known for motivating people and supporting fun, boundary-pushing initiatives

    Scott Danesi on the sexy history of the Sexy Men of Pinball CalendarSep 16, 2025
  • Noted music genius and pinball weirdo who customizes machines with powerballs, referenced in context of Tron setup at Wedgehead

    Portland Gets NudgedJun 5, 2025
  • Designer/developer associated with Total Nuclear Annihilation; appeared on Jason's show; no longer with Spooky Pinball according to context

    73: Quick interview with RETROCENGOMay 21, 2024
  • Designer of Rick and Morty pinball game; previously designed Total Nuclear Annihilation for Spooky Pinball; uses SolidWorks 3D modeling for all design work

    Rick and Morty Pinball Designer Scott Danesi / Prog Eric P Spooky Pinball VideoCast 2 (podcast #127}Oct 1, 2020
  • Designer and implementer of Total Nuclear Annihilation homebrew; also referenced as 'Matt Scott Denisey' in transcription

    TNA 9th Reactor Challenge!Jul 9, 2018
  • Designer, software engineer, and composer of Total Nuclear Annihilation. Originally created as homebrew game at home, later picked up by Spooky Pinball.

    S302: Total Nuclear AnnihilationJun 24, 2020
  • Pinball game designer (Total Nuclear Annihilation); interviewed during road trip to Chicago; expert on 80s game design philosophy and prototyping methods

    Q and A with Scott Danesi PT.2Sep 5, 2017
  • Game designer, programmer, and engineer for Total Nuclear Annihilation at Spooky Pinball; works at Pinball Life; designed game concept, prototyped in whitewood, handled music/sound/programming/design aspects

    Scott Danesi - Pinball Expo 2018 - Pinball NewsOct 23, 2018
  • Designer of Total Nuclear Annihilation; original homebrew project now in production by Spooky Pinball

    Episode 40 - Nukes and Cue Balls!Jul 31, 2017
  • Pinball designer; mentioned by Deep Root as designer they approached but passed on; associated with Spooky Pinball.

    Episode 50 - Rooting for the CitizenDec 4, 2017
  • Designer of Total Nuclear Annihilation; mentioned in context of TNA 2.0 improvements discussion

    Episode 127 - Slo Mo CyberpunkNov 2, 2020
  • Sound designer

    WEIRD AL’S MUSEUM OF NATURAL HILARITYFeb 24, 2022
  • Day One Pinball team member; sound, music, design

    Scoregasm MasterApr 1, 2015
  • Designer of Rick and Morty and Total Nuclear Annihilation; credited with developing the Danesi Lock 2.0 mechanic

    RICK AND MORTY PINBALL REVEALEDDec 17, 2019
  • Designer of Rick and Morty pinball and Total Nuclear Annihilation; used code name 'Haunted House Party' for the project

    RICK AND MORTY PINBALL ANNOUNCEDDec 5, 2019
  • Game Designer and Musician responsible for Portal pinball audio package

    PORTAL REVEALEDMar 17, 2025
  • Homebrew pinball creator (Judge Dredd, Earthshaker), Pinball Life founder; created Total Nuclear Annihilation now manufactured by Spooky Pinball

    PINBALL MAGAZINE 5Sep 20, 2018
  • Designer/creator of Total Nuclear Annihilation pinball game; attended event with production and prototype samples

    PINBALL LIFE OPEN HOUSEOct 29, 2017
  • Designer of Total Nuclear Annihilation; collaborating with Spooky Pinball on Haunted House Party!

    PINBALL EXPO 2018 - SATURDAYOct 20, 2018
  • Pinball designer, musician, and DJ performing and conducting seminar on game design

    HOUSTON ARCADE EXPO 2021Nov 12, 2021
  • Spooky Pinball designer; designed Rick and Morty (second title) with collaborators including Bowen Kerins on rules

    2019 REVIEW OF THE YEARJan 18, 2020
  • Designer of Total Nuclear Annihilation; working on second game tentatively titled Haunted House Party for Spooky

    2018 - REVIEW OF THE YEARDec 31, 2018
  • Designer of Total Nuclear Annihilation (originally Total Annihilation); won Pinball News Best Game of 2017

    2017: REVIEW OF THE YEARJan 9, 2018
  • Well-known pinball industry veteran; involved with Barrels of Fun Labyrinth project

    Mystery Pinball Company Reveals Name, Confirms Labyrinth is Theme of First GameOct 11, 2023
  • Designer of Final Resistance module for P3

    For Amusement Only Games Has Two New Games Coming for the Multimorphic P3 PlatformSep 1, 2023
  • Pinball composer/musician and creative director; creator of Final Resistance module for Multimorphic P3; known for work on Total Nuclear Annihilation and Rick & Morty pinball projects

    Brand New Scott Danesi Multimorphic P3 Game Final Resistance Now ShippingAug 28, 2023
  • Created new theme music for Don's Pinball Podcast

    Spooky Pinball Update, Production, Code, Easter Eggs & More! Courtesy of Don’s Pinball PodcastAug 25, 2023
  • Designer of Final Resistance P3 module; noted as well-respected in the industry

    New Multimorphic P3 Pinball Module Final Resistance Breaks Sales Records Set by Weird AlMay 9, 2023
  • Designer of Final Resistance P3 module

    Multimorphic Actively Looking to Expand; Another New Pinball Module Scheduled for Later This YearMar 20, 2023
  • Pinball designer; creator of Final Resistance P3 module

    First Ever Stream of Scott Danesi’s New Multimorphic Pinball Module Final ResistanceMar 17, 2023
  • Pinball designer/composer; creator of Final Resistance module for Multimorphic P3 platform and previous TNA machine

    New Details on Scott Danesi’s Multimorphic Game Final Resistance From Buffalo Pinball InterviewMar 7, 2023
  • Pinball designer; designed Total Nuclear Annihilation and Rick and Morty; creative director for Final Resistance

    Video Reveal of "Final Resistance!" New Scott Danesi Directed Game for Multimorphic P3 PlatformMar 6, 2023
  • Creative Director, Sound Designer, Musician for Project Carbon; composer with TNA and Rick and Morty experience

    Multimorphic Pinball Teases New Scott Danesi P3 Module "Project 'Carbon'"Feb 16, 2023
  • Designer of upcoming Multimorphic P3 module already in development

    Knapp Arcade Will Have Full Coverage of the HUGE Upcoming Show, Texas Pinball FestivalFeb 9, 2023
  • Pinball game designer; designer of Total Nuclear Annihilation and Rick & Morty for Spooky Pinball; newly named Creative Director for next Multimorphic P3 game

    Scott Danesi Named Creative Director for Next Multimorphic P3 Pinball GameFeb 1, 2023
  • Designer/creator of Total Nuclear Annihilation for Spooky Pinball; announced Version 1.5 code release

    News from American Pinball, Spooky Pinball, Dutch Pinball & Stern PinballOct 7, 2022
  • Pinball designer who viewed Elf homebrew at Texas Pinball Festival

    Is a Stern Pinball "Elf" Machine in the Works?Aug 7, 2022
  • Designer of Spooky Pinball's Rick and Morty machine

    The Making of Spooky Pinball’s Rick and MortyAug 6, 2022
  • Designer of Total Nuclear Annihilation; made announcement via Pinside about rerun plans

    Spooky Pinball to Do Another Run of Total Nuclear Annihilation "Soon"Jun 17, 2022
  • Designer of Total Nuclear Annihilation; described as 'masterpiece' by Knapp

    Spooky Pinball News BitesMay 2, 2022
  • Designer and composer of Total Nuclear Annihilation and Rick and Morty; reportedly providing music for upcoming Multimorphic game

    MULTIMORPHIC'S FIRST LICENSED PINBALL GAME TO BE REVEALED SOONFeb 17, 2022
  • Designer of TNA; described as becoming 'a legend because of one game'

    Top 5 Greatest Pinball Machines From Spooky Pinball (SDTM, 2025)Mar 11, 2025
  • Designer of Rick and Morty pinball; confirmed game is brutal but not as difficult as TNA; speaks about design philosophy.

    The Pinball Show Ep 2: Dennis' PlumbusFeb 17, 2020
  • Renaissance man in pinball: engineer/programmer at Pinball Life (mechanical engineering, ERP systems), designer of TNA (homebrew) and Rick and Morty (Spooky Pinball), composer of soundtracks, known for challenging game design inspired by 1980s Bally machines

    Episode 74 - The Mind of Scott DanesiMar 17, 2025
  • Multimorphic designer referenced for Final Resistance design philosophy

    Episode 90 – We See AllJan 5, 2026
  • Designer of Total Nuclear Annihilation and Rick and Morty for Spooky Pinball

    Pinball Industry News: December 2019 Re-capDec 31, 2019
  • Competitive pinball player streaming gameplay of Total Nuclear Annihilation as practice for 2026 season

    Total Nuclear Annihilation by Scott Danesi: Warming up for 2026. Streamed from Raccoon City Pinball.Jan 22, 2026
  • Pinball player streaming gameplay of Total Nuclear Annihilation

    Total Nuclear Annihilation by Scott Danesi: Long time, no see! Streamed from Raccoon City Pinball.Oct 23, 2025
  • Designer, programmer, and composer of Total Nuclear Annihilation; also creates music for other games and Step Maniacs arcade game; works on sound design for multiple pinball projects

    Dirty Pool Podcast - Ep23 - Scott Danesi and Building Total Nuclear Annihilation PinballJan 7, 2026
  • Guest discussing Game 2 and Deadpool impressions

    Episode 56 – Scott Danesi on Game 2 + Deadpool impressionsAug 13, 2018