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Neil McRae

personactive102 mentionsFirst seen Apr 16, 2018Last seen Mar 18, 2026

Profile

Neil McRae is a UK-based pinball enthusiast, tournament organizer, and media personality who co-founded Flip Out London and the Pinball Republic group. He is a respected competitive player and community figure known for organizing Stern Pro Circuit events including the UK Open tournament, and serves as co-host of the Great British Pinball Podcast. McRae is also an active collector with approximately 20 home games and a Pinside commentator, though he has become a polarizing figure in recent podcast discourse due to his perceived alignment with Stern's marketing messaging.

Aliases

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Relationships

  • foundedFlip Out LondonCo-founder of Flip Out London pinball venuemedium
  • affiliated_withStern Pro CircuitTournament organizer for Stern Pro Circuit events including UK Openmedium
  • affiliated_withPinsideActive Pinside community commentator and contributormedium

Facts

  • achievementCreator and organizer of UK Open pinball tournamenthighfrom 2022
  • affiliationActive Pinside user and community commentatorhighfrom 2025
  • attributeStern Pinball enthusiast and early adopter of new releasesmediumfrom 2025
  • attributeHome pinball collector with approximately 20 gameshighfrom 2019
  • attributeUK-based pinball enthusiast and Twitch streamerhighfrom 2019
  • roleCo-host of The Great British Pinball Podcasthighfrom 2025-09-12

Claims (220)

  • factualmedium

    Stern displayed approximately 200 pinball machines at Pinball at the Beach show

    Source: Neil McRae, attending observerThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 33
  • factualhigh

    Pinball at the Beach hotel exhibits significant quality degradation relative to marketing materials

    Source: Neil McRae, direct guest experienceThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 33
  • prediction/opinionmedium

    Dutch Pinball possesses only 2 of 4-5 required license components for Back to the Future production

    Source: Neil McRae, speculation based on industry knowledgeThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 33
  • factualmedium

    Mel has departed from Dutch Pinball

Recent Mentions (105)

  • Host of Great British Pinball Podcast, touring arcade venue

    Press Start Arcade Lewisville, Texas, - the best arcade ever?!Mar 18, 2026
  • Co-host of Great British Pinball Podcast; tournament organizer (UK Open, Stall Ball); Pinball at the Beach attendee

    The Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 33Mar 14, 2026
  • Host/creator of Great British Pinball Podcast

    Adastral FrontDec 19, 2025
  • Host of Great British Pinball Podcast, unboxing and playing TNA in this video

    TNA unboxing and play.Dec 19, 2025
  • Host of Great British Pinball Podcast; UK pinball enthusiast and operator

    The United Kingdom of Pinball - Xmas special!Dec 24, 2025
  • Host of Great British Pinball Podcast, performing gameplay test

    4k test 2Dec 19, 2025
  • Host of Great British Pinball Podcast, pinball streamer and content creator, UK-based pinball enthusiast with collection of 7 machines

Contradictions

  • Existing: Neil McRae is a UK-based pinball enthusiast and tournament organizer (Episode 83, 354, 426, 14)vsConflicting: Episode 0 references him as a 'hypothetical competitive opponent in internet-connected PVP scenario' in a way that appears disconnected from established context about his actual role
    Resolved
    kept_existing · Mar 2, 2026
  • Existing: McRae is characterized as a Stern 'fanboy' and 'shill' by Kaneda in multiple episodes (1139, 1140, 1169)vsConflicting: Episode 1139 references him not defending Star Wars 'strongly' and Episode 2 (1154) notes he was 'back on the stern shill wagon after previous criticism of Star Wars,' implying past criticism contradicts fanboy characterization
    Unresolved
  • Existing: Neil McRae is a UK-based pinball enthusiast and collector with approximately 20 home games (Episode 83, 2019)vsConflicting: Referenced as pre-ordering Winchester and multiple new games across 2025-2026 episodes, suggesting active ongoing purchasing beyond the ~20 games baseline from 2019
    Expert: merged definition Expert: merged definition

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  • roleFounder of Pinball Republic grouphighfrom 2022
  • rolePodcast hostmediumfrom 2025-12-17
  • roleCo-founder of Flip Out Londonhighfrom 2019
  • roleTournament organizer running Stern Pro Circuit eventshighfrom 2022
  • Source: Neil McRae, industry knowledgeThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 33
  • factualhigh

    Beetlejuice allows approximately one hour of play time on a single ball due to accessibility design

    Source: Neil McRae, hands-on gameplay experienceThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 33
  • factualhigh

    Dungeons & Dragons has not reached version 1.0 code status and contains critical bugs

    Source: Neil McRae, direct observationThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 33
  • factualhigh

    The Walking Dead Remaster features improved mechanical play quality but minimal new code additions at delivery

    Source: Neil McRae, hands-on testingThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 33
  • opinionmedium

    Beetlejuice playfield design mirrors Attack from Mars layout structure and accessibility philosophy

    Source: Neil McRae, hands-on gameplay comparisonThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 33
  • factualmedium

    Used Elton John machines in the secondary market sell for approximately 8,000-10,000 GBP, with European sources common.

    Source: Great British Pinball Podcast streamDomino Pinball: Jurassic Park LE / Dungeons and Dragons!
  • opinionmedium

    Jurassic Park Limited Edition is one of the hardest modern pinball games, and mastery of it translates to proficiency with other games.

    Source: Great British Pinball Podcast streamDomino Pinball: Jurassic Park LE / Dungeons and Dragons!
  • factualhigh

    Jersey Jack Pinball's Elton John machine uses unreliable USB-C board connections that caused failures during UK Open deployment.

    Source: Great British Pinball Podcast streamDomino Pinball: Jurassic Park LE / Dungeons and Dragons!
  • opinionmedium

    Harry Potter pinball has poor code quality despite good playfield design by Eric.

    Source: Great British Pinball Podcast streamDomino Pinball: Jurassic Park LE / Dungeons and Dragons!
  • opinionmedium

    Jersey Jack Pinball games require premium locations to achieve profitable payback, limiting their viability on route.

    Source: Great British Pinball Podcast streamDomino Pinball: Jurassic Park LE / Dungeons and Dragons!
  • factualhigh

    Neil McRae purchased Spooky's Dungeons & Dragons at the Stern launch in Chicago nearly a year ago.

    Source: Great British Pinball Podcast streamDomino Pinball: Jurassic Park LE / Dungeons and Dragons!
  • factualhigh

    Spooky's Dungeons & Dragons has been in Neil's storage unit for 6 months without being set up at home until this stream.

    Source: Great British Pinball Podcast streamDomino Pinball: Jurassic Park LE / Dungeons and Dragons!
  • factualhigh

    Neil McRae started new employment this week, significantly reducing his available pinball play time.

    Source: Great British Pinball Podcast streamDomino Pinball: Jurassic Park LE / Dungeons and Dragons!
  • factualmedium

    The Walking Dead Remastered has different scoring on the Barn shot compared to the previous version

    Source: Great British Pinball Podcast streamDomino Pinball: more The Walking Dead Remastered!
  • opinionmedium

    The forum has declined in quality since Neil's ban, with more low-quality posts and fewer people challenging bad advice

    Source: Great British Pinball Podcast streamDomino Pinball: more The Walking Dead Remastered!
  • opinionlow

    70% of the community found the 'Jaffa thing' funny, 30% did not, and the person it was about thought it was amusing

    Source: Great British Pinball Podcast streamDomino Pinball: more The Walking Dead Remastered!
  • opinionhigh

    Jaws is one of the best pinball games

    Source: Great British Pinball Podcast streamDomino Pinball: more The Walking Dead Remastered!
  • opinionhigh

    Neil prefers the original voice callouts to the new ones in the Remaster.

    Source: Neil McRae's stated preferenceDomino Pinball: The Walking Dead Remastered LE
  • factualmedium

    Lyman added code to The Walking Dead Remastered to change how the flipper magnet pulses based on button input

    Source: Great British Pinball Podcast streamDomino Pinball: more The Walking Dead Remastered!
  • factualmedium

    The middle ramp issue persists in The Walking Dead Remastered

    Source: Great British Pinball Podcast streamDomino Pinball: more The Walking Dead Remastered!
  • factualhigh

    Neil was banned from the UK pinball forum for multiple reasons including challenging moderation, operating two accounts, and allegedly cheating in his own tournament

    Source: Great British Pinball Podcast streamDomino Pinball: more The Walking Dead Remastered!
  • opinionmedium

    Premium version of The Walking Dead Remastered has more power than the Pro version

    Source: Great British Pinball Podcast streamDomino Pinball: more The Walking Dead Remastered!
  • factualhigh

    Neil's Remastered unit arrived with non-functional special lights and speakers that were fixed via settings adjustment.

    Source: Neil McRae describing his unit's issue and resolutionDomino Pinball: The Walking Dead Remastered LE
  • factualhigh

    Spooky Evil Dead experienced magnetic ball compatibility issues requiring use of Polaris balls

    Source: Neil at ~20:30The United Kingdom of Pinball - Xmas special!
  • opinionhigh

    Star Wars feels rushed and doesn't match the weight of the IP compared to Harry Potter

    Source: Neil at ~35:00The United Kingdom of Pinball - Xmas special!
  • opinionhigh

    Evil Dead's wide body design doesn't feel spacious due to tight shot layout

    Source: Neil at ~15:00The United Kingdom of Pinball - Xmas special!
  • factualmedium

    Harry Potter's topper was a late backup plan after original contractor withdrew

    Source: Neil at ~55:00The United Kingdom of Pinball - Xmas special!
  • opinionhigh

    Harry Potter is Eric's best-shooting game by a mile

    Source: Neil at ~20:00The United Kingdom of Pinball - Xmas special!
  • factualhigh

    Beetlejuice is upcoming from Spooky for 2025 and the community is excited about it

    Source: Neil at ~22:00The United Kingdom of Pinball - Xmas special!
  • factualhigh

    Spike 3 has dramatically better sound quality than Spike 2 due to processor improvements

    Source: Neil comparing hardware platforms after code updateThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 32: The Xmas Special Bah Humbug!
  • factualhigh

    Stern is expanding European operations with staff based in the region, with John Buscaglia moving to Amsterdam

    Source: Neil citing conversation with Stern and Dutch Pinball Open announcementsThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 32: The Xmas Special Bah Humbug!
  • factualhigh

    Walking Dead LE is sold out across US and UK distributors

    Source: Neil reporting distributor feedbackThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 32: The Xmas Special Bah Humbug!
  • factualhigh

    Star Wars has been bulletproof during month-long venue placement with no reliability issues

    Source: Neil describing his Star Wars machine's venue performanceThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 32: The Xmas Special Bah Humbug!
  • factualhigh

    Jaws just reached #1 ranking on Pinside after code finalization

    Source: Neil discussing Jaws' current rankingThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 32: The Xmas Special Bah Humbug!
  • factualmedium

    Walking Dead is currently shipping with incomplete code and artwork pending approval

    Source: Neil analyzing Walking Dead's launch stateThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 32: The Xmas Special Bah Humbug!
  • factualhigh

    Stern had significant quality control issues with Aerosmith cabinets including wood separation at joinery

    Source: Neil discussing Aerosmith cabinet failures with glue inadequacyThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 32: The Xmas Special Bah Humbug!
  • predictionmedium

    Pinball Communism t-shirt slogan will be worn at Pinfest

    Source: Neil announcing new t-shirt design ideaThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 32: The Xmas Special Bah Humbug!
  • factualhigh

    The machine has been played approximately 47-100 times total since being acquired before Christmas of the previous year

    Source: Great British Pinball Podcast videoAFMR play tests.
  • opinionmedium

    The remake version of this machine has a newer flipper power system that is more reliable than the original design

    Source: Great British Pinball Podcast videoAFMR play tests.
  • opinionmedium

    All AFM machines the speaker has played have shown weak coils when heavily used

    Source: Great British Pinball Podcast videoAFMR play tests.
  • factualhigh

    The popper mechanism is sending the ball straight down the middle on approximately 2 out of ~100 shots during the playtest

    Source: Great British Pinball Podcast videoAFMR play tests.
  • opinionhigh

    The machine populates multiball through a specific mechanic that the speaker finds appealing

    Source: Great British Pinball Podcast video4k test 2
  • factualhigh

    The Walking Dead Premium arrived one week before Christmas and was plugged in on December 27th

    Source: Neil McRaeDOMINO Pinball - Happy New Year - The Walking Dead Pinball
  • opinionhigh

    TNA gameplay is excellent and rules as a gaming experience

    Source: Video post-gameplay segmentTNA unboxing and play.
  • factualhigh

    Extra balls have been disabled on this machine for at least 6+ months (since June)

    Source: Great British Pinball Podcast videoAFMR play tests.
  • opinionhigh

    TNA has a proper back glass, which McRae considers a positive quality feature

    Source: Video unboxing segmentTNA unboxing and play.
  • factualhigh

    Spooky's ball component is significantly larger than Stern's standard ball

    Source: Video unboxing segmentTNA unboxing and play.
  • factualhigh

    TNA machine was delivered on the day of filming

    Source: Great British Pinball Podcast videoTNA unboxing and play.
  • factualhigh

    Monster Bash was purchased from a German company with initial concern about authenticity but arrived in beautiful condition

    Source: Video tour acquisition storyDomino Arcade July 2018!
  • opinionhigh

    Ghostbusters is one of Neil McRae's best games

    Source: Video tour commentaryDomino Arcade July 2018!
  • factualhigh

    Batman 66 Limited Edition machine is signed by Adam West, George Barris, and Lyman

    Source: Video tour signature identificationDomino Arcade July 2018!
  • factualhigh

    Indianapolis 500 was acquired from eBay in bargain condition and required flipper rebuilding after 10 years in storage

    Source: Video tour machine historyDomino Arcade July 2018!
  • factualmedium

    Spooky Games uses soft lead connectors and superior finish quality compared to competitors

    Source: Video tour detailed machine assessmentDomino Arcade July 2018!
  • opinionhigh

    Spooky Games' build quality is superior to other pinball manufacturers and competitors should learn from their approach

    Source: Video tour comparative assessmentDomino Arcade July 2018!
  • opinionhigh

    Stargate is Neil McRae's favorite game of all time

    Source: Video tour commentaryDomino Arcade July 2018!
  • factualhigh

    Star Trek was the first pinball machine Neil McRae ever played at age 16-17

    Source: Video tour commentaryDomino Arcade July 2018!
  • opinionhigh

    The playfield layout makes it difficult to execute shots outside of a specific area

    Source: Great British Pinball Podcast video4k test 2
  • factualhigh

    US government shutdown affected air freight, customs, and TSA operations impacting pinball machine deliveries

    Source: Personal experience in Miami and June shipment contextThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 31: Beetlejuice is here!
  • factualhigh

    Neil saved approximately £3,000 purchasing Star Wars LE internationally compared to UK retail price

    Source: Personal acquisition storyThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 31: Beetlejuice is here!
  • factualmedium

    Carl D'Angelo was working on Winchester Mystery House; intelligence obtained in April 2024

    Source: Personal sources and D'Angelo's responseThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 31: Beetlejuice is here!
  • factualhigh

    Evil Dead LE delivery to UK took over 1 year; deposit paid in August, balance paid in August, not yet delivered at recording date

    Source: Personal purchase experienceThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 31: Beetlejuice is here!
  • factualhigh

    Lyman Sheets was lead code designer on Monster Bash, Attack from Mars, Medieval Madness, Metallica, and Walking Dead remasters

    Source: Industry knowledgeThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 31: Beetlejuice is here!
  • opinionhigh

    Winchester is Barrels of Fun's most challenging game to date with difficult shot placement

    Source: Personal gameplay experience (4-5 plays)The Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 31: Beetlejuice is here!
  • factualhigh

    Expression lights are exclusive to LE and Premium versions of Star Wars Fall of the Empire; Pro version cannot add them

    Source: Stern embargo event informationThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 29 - The Star Wars Fall of the Empire Special!
  • factualhigh

    Spike 3 audio system is significantly improved with separate tweeters and main speaker configuration producing exceptional clarity

    Source: Direct observation at Stern factoryThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 29 - The Star Wars Fall of the Empire Special!
  • opinionmedium

    Stern's Mark and team achieved outstanding audio quality on Spike 3 that exceeds expectations

    Source: Direct listening experienceThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 29 - The Star Wars Fall of the Empire Special!
  • predictionmedium

    Star Wars Fall of the Empire will be the best-selling Star Wars pinball game ever made, comparable to or exceeding Steve Ritchie's version

    The Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 29 - The Star Wars Fall of the Empire Special!
  • factualhigh

    The game is not coming to Europe due to Disney Europe licensing refusal

    Source: Stern embargo event official statementThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 29 - The Star Wars Fall of the Empire Special!
  • opinionmedium

    Star Wars Fall of the Empire features a fan layout closer to Stranger Things than Metallica or Guardians of the Galaxy

    Source: Hands-on gameplay analysisThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 29 - The Star Wars Fall of the Empire Special!
  • opinionmedium

    Avatar (Jersey Jack) is a missed opportunity with code that does not prioritize fun gameplay

    Source: Hands-on play at PAPA 22The Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 29 - The Star Wars Fall of the Empire Special!
  • factualhigh

    Dune worm mech has been observed malfunctioning at least twice during PAPA 22 event

    Source: Direct observationThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 29 - The Star Wars Fall of the Empire Special!
  • opinionmedium

    Barrels of Fun games feature underpowered flipper feel

    Source: Hands-on play experienceThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 29 - The Star Wars Fall of the Empire Special!
  • opinionlow

    American Pinball appears to be winding down operations based on minimal factory activity

    Source: Visual factory inspection observationThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 29 - The Star Wars Fall of the Empire Special!
  • factualhigh

    Star Wars: Fall of the Empire is based on Episodes 4-6, and this was announced four months ago on the Great British Pinball Podcast

    Source: Neil McRae assertion during Star Wars discussionThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 28
  • factualmedium

    Star Wars is the best-selling Stern game after Godzilla; Data East Star Wars (1990s, designed by John Borg) is second best-seller

    Source: Neil McRae comparative sales analysisThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 28
  • factualhigh

    Spike 3 features Raspberry Pi 4 CPU, dual HDMI outputs, on-board Wi-Fi with antenna port, improved amplifier, and silent power supply

    Source: Neil McRae analysis of leaked Spike 3 MPU boardThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 28
  • factualmedium

    John Borg designed Star Wars: Fall of the Empire; Ray Day is rumored to be handling code

    Source: Neil McRae discussing game creditsThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 28
  • factualhigh

    Evil Dead is the busiest game at Pinfest 2025; follows pattern from prior year when Pulp Fiction was busiest game

    Source: Neil McRae event observationThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 28
  • predictionhigh

    Disney EMEA's refusal to license Star Wars will likely block future European pinball games based on all Disney IPs including Deadpool 2, X-Men sequels, Tron Remastered, and Pirates of the Caribbean

    Source: Neil McRae prediction about industry-wide impactThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 28
  • factualhigh

    Disney now owns at least half of all major entertainment IPs including Avengers, Star Wars, Predator, Alien, and Tron following Fox acquisition

    Source: Neil McRae discussing Disney portfolio consolidationThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 28
  • opinionmedium

    Pinfest 2025 drew fewer attendees than previous years despite improved venue layout

    Source: Neil McRae event observationThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 28
  • factualhigh

    Every location pinball machine in UK pubs and venues is guaranteed to be Stern Spike 2 or CGC; never JGP, Spooky, or American Pinball

    Source: Neil McRae describing location operator market realityThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 28
  • factualhigh

    Disney EMEA region considered European pinball market too small to justify licensing Star Wars game

    Source: Neil McRae citing feedback from Stern European distributorsThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 28
  • factualhigh

    Godzilla is the best-selling Stern game of all time

    Source: Domino ArcadeKing Kong Pinball Machine Breakdown! Gonzo & Neil McRae Dive Into Stern’s Myth of Terror Island
  • predictionmedium

    King Kong will be bigger than Godzilla in five years

    Source: Domino ArcadeKing Kong Pinball Machine Breakdown! Gonzo & Neil McRae Dive Into Stern’s Myth of Terror Island
  • factualhigh

    UK Open tournament offers £5,000 prize for main event winner

    Source: Domino ArcadeKing Kong Pinball Machine Breakdown! Gonzo & Neil McRae Dive Into Stern’s Myth of Terror Island
  • factualhigh

    Metallica Remake is McRae's most-played game of the year

    Source: Domino ArcadeKing Kong Pinball Machine Breakdown! Gonzo & Neil McRae Dive Into Stern’s Myth of Terror Island
  • factualhigh

    Neil McRae has owned King Kong for 2-3 weeks and played it approximately 20 times

    Source: Domino ArcadeKing Kong Pinball Machine Breakdown! Gonzo & Neil McRae Dive Into Stern’s Myth of Terror Island
  • factualmedium

    Neil McRae has sold 800+ sheets of Legends of Wrestlemania reflective glass

    Source: Domino ArcadeKing Kong Pinball Machine Breakdown! Gonzo & Neil McRae Dive Into Stern’s Myth of Terror Island
  • factualmedium

    Keith Elwin has been playing pinball for approximately 30 years

    Source: Domino ArcadeKing Kong Pinball Machine Breakdown! Gonzo & Neil McRae Dive Into Stern’s Myth of Terror Island
  • opinionmedium

    King Kong playability is slightly better than Godzilla

    Source: Domino ArcadeKing Kong Pinball Machine Breakdown! Gonzo & Neil McRae Dive Into Stern’s Myth of Terror Island
  • factualhigh

    Jaws remains at version 0.x code after one year of release, longer than typical for a major Stern title

    Source: Great British Pinball Podcast Ep 21The Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 21
  • factualhigh

    Dungeons & Dragons Premium LE dragon fire-breathing failures were caused by overly tight cable ties stressing the motor cable

    Source: Great British Pinball Podcast Ep 21The Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 21
  • factualmedium

    John Wick has not received a meaningful code update since December (pre-Christmas)

    Source: Great British Pinball Podcast Ep 21The Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 21
  • factualmedium

    Lightning flipper modifications on Indiana Jones are achievable but increase difficulty; players adapt after initial adjustment

    Source: Great British Pinball Podcast Ep 21The Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 21
  • opinionmedium

    Stern's holiday tournament infrastructure requirements diverted programmer resources from individual game code development

    Source: Great British Pinball Podcast Ep 21The Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 21
  • factualmedium

    Stern is using node boards from at least three different manufacturers (green, blue, red) to address supply chain and reliability

    Source: Great British Pinball Podcast Ep 21The Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 21
  • factualhigh

    CGC had to redo topper parts for Pulp Fiction LE before shipping due to quality issues

    Source: The Great British Pinball Podcast Ep. 18The Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 18
  • factualhigh

    Pulp Fiction LE will arrive within a week via air freight

    Source: The Great British Pinball Podcast Ep. 18The Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 18
  • opinionhigh

    X-Men features unprecedented innovative ball paths and shot design that exceeds comparable Stern releases

    Source: Personal gameplay experience at Stern factoryThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 16! - SPECIAL XMEN EDITION
  • opinionhigh

    Jack Danger's X-Men design rivals Steve Ritchie's legendary flow design, making him a 'challenger to the king'

    Source: Direct observation during gameplayThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 16! - SPECIAL XMEN EDITION
  • predictionmedium

    X-Men will become Stern's number one game and retain value better than recent releases

    Source: Analysis after gameplay sessionThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 16! - SPECIAL XMEN EDITION
  • factualhigh

    X-Men prototype experienced zero mechanical failures or glitches during extended play session

    Source: Direct observationThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 16! - SPECIAL XMEN EDITION
  • opinionmedium

    X-Men code structure is similar to Deadpool, using mode selection from ball lock

    Source: Gameplay observationThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 16! - SPECIAL XMEN EDITION
  • opinionmedium

    X-Men IP is not niche but mainstream and broadly appealing in UK pinball community

    Source: Community observation and personal assessmentThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 16! - SPECIAL XMEN EDITION
  • opinionmedium

    Stern moved into their Chicago facility in a hurry and is making ongoing improvements to the building

    Source: Observation during factory visitThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 16! - SPECIAL XMEN EDITION
  • opinionhigh

    X-Men's shot design includes more innovative and unpredictable ball paths than typical modern Stern releases

    Source: Direct observation at Stern factoryThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 16! - SPECIAL XMEN EDITION
  • factualhigh

    The ball-locking mechanism at the left ramp uses a mechanical finger rather than a magnet

    Source: Stern staff demonstrationThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 16! - SPECIAL XMEN EDITION
  • opinionhigh

    X-Men's playfield feels wider than it appears in photos due to Jack Danger's layout design

    Source: Direct gameplay experienceThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 16! - SPECIAL XMEN EDITION
  • factualhigh

    X-Men prototype had no mechanical glitches, ball sticking, or confusion issues

    Source: Direct observation during play sessionThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 16! - SPECIAL XMEN EDITION
  • predictionmedium

    X-Men will become the new number one game in community rankings

    Source: Personal assessment based on one-hour play sessionThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 16! - SPECIAL XMEN EDITION
  • opinionmedium

    X-Men Pro and LE versions have no significant gameplay factor differences

    Source: Observation at Stern factoryThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 16! - SPECIAL XMEN EDITION
  • opinionhigh

    Jack Danger's X-Men design exceeds prior expectations about his tier relative to Keith Elwin

    Source: Personal assessmentThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 16! - SPECIAL XMEN EDITION
  • opinionhigh

    Venom Premium is an excellent game deserving of play despite negative community perception

    Source: Great British Pinball PodcastThe Great British Pinball Podcast Pinfest Special Episode 14
  • opinionhigh

    Tron LE is a good Stern game but overrated; market downturn has affected resale value

    Source: Great British Pinball PodcastThe Great British Pinball Podcast Pinfest Special Episode 14
  • opinionhigh

    Robocop is a standout classic with excellent back glass and music despite being alphanumeric rather than DMD

    Source: Great British Pinball PodcastThe Great British Pinball Podcast Pinfest Special Episode 14
  • opinionhigh

    Legends of Valhalla is extremely difficult to play and provides negative user experience

    Source: Great British Pinball PodcastThe Great British Pinball Podcast Pinfest Special Episode 14
  • opinionhigh

    Pinfest 2024 tournament scheduling is problematic with Open playoffs at 7pm Saturday conflicting with other activities

    Source: Great British Pinball PodcastThe Great British Pinball Podcast Pinfest Special Episode 14
  • factualhigh

    Gary Flowers runs the legitimate UK Pinball Hall of Fame and owns the trademark

    Source: Great British Pinball PodcastThe Great British Pinball Podcast Pinfest Special Episode 14
  • opinionhigh

    Godfather has great playfield layout but terrible, overly complex code with excessive menus

    Source: Great British Pinball PodcastThe Great British Pinball Podcast Pinfest Special Episode 14
  • factualmedium

    American Pinball sales in the UK are not strong; few games available for purchase at reasonable prices

    Source: Great British Pinball PodcastThe Great British Pinball Podcast Pinfest Special Episode 14
  • factualhigh

    CGC Pulp Fiction SEs have declining build quality with chipped playfield edges, failed opto boards, and mylar defects

    Source: Personal observation and forum monitoringThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 12
  • factualhigh

    Neil McRae sustained an AC joint dislocation and calcified tendinitis from playing Judge Dredd, experiencing severe nerve pinching that caused hand discoloration and loss of feeling

    Source: Personal injury account during podcastThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 12
  • opinionhigh

    CGC's perfectionist philosophy means games 'done when it's done,' resulting in delivery delays but higher quality

    Source: Commentary on Doug Dubo's design approachThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 12
  • opinionhigh

    Monster Bash remake is bulletproof and requires no maintenance despite 1,500+ plays, making it superior to original for practical use

    Source: Personal experience and comparison statementThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 12
  • factualmedium

    Monster Bash original games typically sold for 10,000+ GBP; Neil acquired German machine for 6,500 euros in 2016

    Source: Personal acquisition and market contextThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 12
  • factualhigh

    Neil McRae is permanently banned from Pinball Info after three strikes from different moderators

    Source: Neil McRae direct statementThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 11
  • factualhigh

    Turner Pinball completely redesigned their cabinet between Chicago (6 months prior) and TPF, improving from joke status to industry-competitive quality

    Source: Great British Pinball Podcast episode 10.2Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 10.2 - TPF Special
  • opinionmedium

    JJP Elton John features significantly improved flipper engineering compared to Guns N' Roses

    Source: Great British Pinball Podcast episode 10.2Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 10.2 - TPF Special
  • opinionmedium

    ElectroCoin adds approximately £2,000 in margin on top of US pricing for UK Stern distribution

    Source: Great British Pinball Podcast episode 10.2Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 10.2 - TPF Special
  • factualhigh

    Texas Pinball Festival 2025 was scheduled during Texas Spring Break week, resulting in lower attendance than previous years

    Source: Great British Pinball Podcast episode 10.2Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 10.2 - TPF Special
  • opinionhigh

    Roadshow's clock face mechanisms are designed in a way that causes excessive maintenance challenges

    Source: Personal experience and statement about Pat Lawlor designThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 10
  • opinionmedium

    TPF's absence last year significantly impacted the UK pinball community's ability to trade and acquire machines

    Source: Statement about event importanceThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 10
  • factualhigh

    Elvira Premium units inconsistently feature a post on the one-way gate mechanism

    Source: Discord discussion and personal inspection findingsThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 10
  • factualhigh

    Attack from Mars was unexpectedly delivered on Christmas Eve at Neil's door

    Source: Personal anecdote about deliveryThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 10
  • opinionmedium

    Butch Pealey is primarily responsible for high-quality manual creation at CGC

    Source: Discussion of Pealey's influence and history at JGPThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 10
  • factualhigh

    Pulp Fiction manual is detailed and to-scale, suitable for creating plastic parts using the PDF

    Source: Examination and description of physical manualThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 10
  • factualhigh

    Williams 90s games like Star Trek, Judge Dredd, and Demolition Man require approximately 20 times more maintenance than simpler games like Indy 500

    Source: Direct statement about club maintenance ratiosThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 10
  • opinionhigh

    Pulp Fiction feels fresher than Jaws despite the long wait because of its unique design choices (retro art, no screen, no ramps)

    Source: Direct speaker analysisThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 9.2
  • predictionmedium

    Dutch Pinball is more likely to announce Back to the Future at Chicago Pinball Expo than TPF because Chicago is more industry-focused

    Source: Direct speaker analysisThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 9.2
  • factualhigh

    Tarantino was involved in the design of Pulp Fiction pinball

    Source: Direct speaker statementThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 9.2
  • opinionhigh

    Texas Pinball Festival is more socially-oriented and better for meeting community members than Chicago Pinball Expo

    Source: Direct speaker assessmentThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 9.2
  • opinionhigh

    UK pinball community modders and creators have put the UK on the international pinball map

    Source: Direct speaker statementThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 9.2
  • prediction/observationmedium

    007 Bond scoop mod sold hundreds of units at approximately £400 each

    Source: market observation and speculationThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 9.1
  • opinionhigh

    The central post mod on Ghostbusters does not adequately solve the flipper gap problem

    Source: personal testingThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 9.1
  • factualhigh

    Ghostbusters Premium has a fundamental flipper gap design flaw that reduces gameplay quality

    Source: personal experience and observationThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 9.1
  • opinionmedium

    Jersey Jack Pinball does not provide adequate customer support to new buyers

    Source: industry reputation and expected experienceThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 9.1
  • factualhigh

    Princess Bride is a well-regarded film with 96% Rotten Tomatoes score

    Source: film review aggregatorThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 9.1
  • opinionmedium

    Pinball modding culture is more celebratory and accepting than arcade restoration culture

    Source: comparative industry observationThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 9.1
  • opinionhigh

    Stranger Things Premium's TK lock mechanism hasn't been meaningfully fixed despite ramp shortening

    Source: Great British Pinball Podcast Ep. 8Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 8
  • factualhigh

    Turkey Fry Up tournament at Pinball Republic had 60 registered players and was won by Andy Foster

    Source: Great British Pinball Podcast Ep. 8Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 8
  • factualhigh

    New Stern flipper bushings use glass-filled polymer material with less than 6mm end play vs old nylon with ~50mm end play

    Source: Great British Pinball Podcast Ep. 8; sourced from Pinside post #19573Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 8
  • opinionhigh

    Stranger Things Premium has the most powerful flippers I have ever used

    Source: Great British Pinball Podcast Ep. 8Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 8
  • factualhigh

    Coil stops fail within 200 plays on some new Stern games

    Source: Great British Pinball Podcast Ep. 8Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 8
  • opinionmedium

    Gottlieb games like Arena and Rock feature complex modes and interactive toppers contrary to common perception

    Source: Great British Pinball Podcast Ep. 8Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 8
  • factualhigh

    Jet lag significantly impacted tournament performance after game 7 at Indus

    Source: Great British Pinball Podcast Ep. 8Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 8
  • opinionhigh

    Indus tournament operates on another level compared to other tournaments

    Source: Great British Pinball Podcast Ep. 8Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 8
  • opinionhigh

    Venom is a better game than most people realize and deserves higher regard than community sentiment suggests

    Source: Personal gameplay experience and opinionThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 7
  • factualhigh

    Cactus Canyon final payment was made on September 22, 2024

    Source: Direct statement about personal purchaseThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 7
  • factualmedium

    Chicago Gaming Company is losing interest in renewing Williams pinball licenses for games beyond those already released

    Source: Reference to CGC employee interviewThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 7
  • factualhigh

    Stranger Things rerun is priced higher than the original release and UV kits are no longer included in the base package

    Source: Observation of pricing strategy from manufacturer communicationsThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 7
  • predictionmedium

    Pulp Fiction will ship to UK customers in early 2025

    Source: Personal prediction based on production assessmentThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 7
  • factualhigh

    Cactus Canyon delivery is now expected after December 24, 2024, preventing Christmas delivery

    Source: Direct personal communication with manufacturerThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 7
  • rumorlow

    Pokemon is rumored to be an upcoming Stern Pinball machine

    Source: Community rumor millThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 7
  • factualhigh

    Zach Sharpe is the Pinburgh World Champion

    Source: Tron group introductionINDISC 2023 - The Open IFPA World Championship - First Round
  • factualhigh

    Colin Urban is a former IFPA World Champion

    Source: Tron group introductionINDISC 2023 - The Open IFPA World Championship - First Round
  • factualhigh

    Jack (from Northern California) won the Golden State Pinball Festival

    Source: Twister group commentaryINDISC 2023 - The Open IFPA World Championship - First Round
  • factualhigh

    Neil McRae ran UK Open for the second year

    Source: Rachel RistoThe Ray Rae Show, Episode 9: The UK Open & Borås Open
  • factualhigh

    Venom is the worst-selling Stern game in recent memory

    Source: Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 4Episode 4: March '23 "Here is all the pinball news for the year" - October '23 "Hold my beer!"
  • opinionhigh

    Insider Connected's networking code is not resilient enough to handle Wi-Fi packet loss at tournament scale

    Source: Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 4Episode 4: March '23 "Here is all the pinball news for the year" - October '23 "Hold my beer!"
  • factualhigh

    Venom was designed specifically for low-skill players who love pinball

    Source: Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 4Episode 4: March '23 "Here is all the pinball news for the year" - October '23 "Hold my beer!"
  • factualhigh

    Guardians of the Galaxy launched at IAAPA without music, causing a 'literal riot'

    Source: Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 4Episode 4: March '23 "Here is all the pinball news for the year" - October '23 "Hold my beer!"
  • factualhigh

    Over 60% of the top 20 WPPR-ranked players attended UK Open

    Source: Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 4Episode 4: March '23 "Here is all the pinball news for the year" - October '23 "Hold my beer!"
  • factualhigh

    UK Open ranked as the top 8th tournament by WPPR championship points value

    Source: Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 4Episode 4: March '23 "Here is all the pinball news for the year" - October '23 "Hold my beer!"
  • factualhigh

    Every Stern game at UK Open experienced rebooting issues related to Insider Connected

    Source: Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 4Episode 4: March '23 "Here is all the pinball news for the year" - October '23 "Hold my beer!"
  • opinionhigh

    James Bond has become one of the best Stern games ever made through code updates

    Source: Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 4Episode 4: March '23 "Here is all the pinball news for the year" - October '23 "Hold my beer!"
  • factualhigh

    Metallica had flipper power issues during tournament play

    Source: direct experience playing the machineEpisode 3: UK Pinfest aftermath and Scott goes AWOL well to Wales
  • opinionmedium

    Spinal Tap requires a thorough rebuild of code and video assets

    Source: gameplay evaluation at PinfestEpisode 3: UK Pinfest aftermath and Scott goes AWOL well to Wales
  • factualhigh

    Neil McRae owns Metallica, Godzilla, Bond, and Foo Fighters pinball machines

    Source: self-reported during tournament discussionEpisode 3: UK Pinfest aftermath and Scott goes AWOL well to Wales
  • factualhigh

    Neil McRae traveled from the UK and is the furthest traveler at PATL 2022

    Source: Streamer observationPinball at the Lab 2022 - Qualification Rounds
  • factualmedium

    The UK has approximately four barcades total

    Source: Direct quoteTriple Drain Pinball Podcast Ep 30: Neil McRae In The USA
  • factualhigh

    Every competitive pinball player in the UK except one attended the UK Open

    Source: Direct quoteTriple Drain Pinball Podcast Ep 30: Neil McRae In The USA
  • opinionmedium

    Europe's pinball market is 5-7 years behind the US in development and maturity

    Source: Direct quoteTriple Drain Pinball Podcast Ep 30: Neil McRae In The USA
  • factualhigh

    Paragon's multiplayer code has a bug where hitting three switches ends the ball prematurely

    Source: Direct quote describing investigationTriple Drain Pinball Podcast Ep 30: Neil McRae In The USA
  • factualhigh

    Carl D'Angelo's streaming PC became completely unbootable after Indisc and required replacement/repair

    Source: Direct quoteTriple Drain Pinball Podcast Ep 30: Neil McRae In The USA
  • factualhigh

    The UK Open grew to 150 players, exceeding expectations and demonstrating event scalability

    Source: Direct quoteTriple Drain Pinball Podcast Ep 30: Neil McRae In The USA
  • factualhigh

    Carl D'Angelo's streaming PC at Indy Disc suffered catastrophic hardware failure (would not boot) but the stream continued to look high quality despite the issue

    Source: Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Episode 30Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Episode 30 - Neil McRae in the USA
  • factualhigh

    European pinball market has one distributor per country vs 2-3 per US state, making everything more expensive and creating a feedback loop of smaller market size

    Source: Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Episode 30Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Episode 30 - Neil McRae in the USA
  • factualhigh

    UK Open 2024 attracted 150 players, significantly larger than typical European tournaments of 60-70 players

    Source: Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Episode 30Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Episode 30 - Neil McRae in the USA
  • factualhigh

    Every single competitive pinball player in the UK except one (out of town) attended the UK Open

    Source: Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Episode 30Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Episode 30 - Neil McRae in the USA
  • factualmedium

    European pinball market is approximately 5-7 years behind the US in terms of market development

    Source: Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Episode 30Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Episode 30 - Neil McRae in the USA
  • factualhigh

    Travis's zero-score plunge at Indy Disc was caused by a multiplayer code issue in the Gottlieb machine where hitting three switches would deactivate the plunge in multiplayer but not single-player mode

    Source: Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Episode 30Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Episode 30 - Neil McRae in the USA
  • factualhigh

    INDISC previously held at Museum of Pinball in a remote location requiring 20-minute drive for food

    Source: INDISC 2022 broadcastINDISC 2022 Classics Target Match Play Final Rounds
  • factualhigh

    Andrew Foster is the UK #1 ranked pinball player

    Source: INDISC 2022 broadcastINDISC 2022 Classics Target Match Play Final Rounds
  • factualhigh

    Andrew Foster is competing in the World Championships in Florida later this year

    Source: INDISC 2022 broadcastINDISC 2022 Classics Target Match Play Final Rounds
  • factualhigh

    Neil McRae from UK traveled overseas to attend the Super Series

    Source: Host (Marv Loco)The Pinball Super Series Preview (Ep.64)
  • factualhigh

    Neil McRae organized the Stall Ball competition offering an iPhone as first prize

    Source: Stall Ball sectionUKPINFEST 2021
  • factualhigh

    Industrial air-conditioning units were hired for the event due to forecast temperatures of 25C+ and the venue's lack of existing air-conditioning.

    Source: Venue preparation sectionFANTASTIC FIVE DAYS
  • factualhigh

    Neil McRae generously paid part of the cost for hiring industrial air-conditioning units.

    Source: Air-conditioning sectionFANTASTIC FIVE DAYS
  • factualhigh

    LE pinball pricing in UK has risen approximately 50% over ~3 years, from £7,000 to £10,000+

    Source: Head to Head Pinball podcastEpisode 83 – Neil McRae’s Bright Pinball Future
  • opinionhigh

    Tournament newcomers should prioritize learning and social connection over competitive results

    Source: Head to Head Pinball podcastEpisode 83 – Neil McRae’s Bright Pinball Future
  • factualhigh

    Flip Out London requires ongoing founder member financial subsidies to maintain operations despite ~18 months of business

    Source: Head to Head Pinball podcastEpisode 83 – Neil McRae’s Bright Pinball Future
  • opinionmedium

    High pinball prices following vintage car market boom/bust pattern risk making hobby unsustainable for mid-market players

    Source: Head to Head Pinball podcastEpisode 83 – Neil McRae’s Bright Pinball Future
  • factualhigh

    Pinburgh tournament is expanding to 1,000 players and sold out in 5 seconds

    Source: Head to Head Pinball podcastEpisode 83 – Neil McRae’s Bright Pinball Future
  • factualmedium

    UK has only 4-5 pinball location options for play, most with 6-7 games or fewer

    Source: Head to Head Pinball podcastEpisode 83 – Neil McRae’s Bright Pinball Future
  • factualhigh

    Flip Out London has operated for approximately 18 months with ~45 players attending Thursday league night

    Source: Head to Head Pinball podcastEpisode 83 – Neil McRae’s Bright Pinball Future
  • factualhigh

    Beatles LE pinball costs £12,000 in UK, approximately twice the cost of two Stern Pro models

    Source: Head to Head Pinball podcastEpisode 83 – Neil McRae’s Bright Pinball Future
  • opinionhigh

    Steve Ritchie and Dwight knocked it out of the park on the latest Star Trek game from Stern

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 124Episode 124: Neil McRae of the UK
  • opinionhigh

    Pinball is a social game that is most fun when played with people

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 124Episode 124: Neil McRae of the UK
  • factualhigh

    Neil McRae met Neil Armstrong at MIT in 2009 during the Apollo 40th anniversary event

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 124Episode 124: Neil McRae of the UK
  • factualmedium

    There are only four places in the entire UK where you can play pinball on location

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 124Episode 124: Neil McRae of the UK
  • factualmedium

    Gene Cernan's motto was 'You'll never count yourself out, dream big go out and make it happen'

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 124Episode 124: Neil McRae of the UK
  • factualhigh

    Flip Out London is a member-owned pinball club with 30-35 machines in South London

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 124Episode 124: Neil McRae of the UK
  • factualhigh

    The new arcade construction in London started after New Year and is nearly complete

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 124Episode 124: Neil McRae of the UK
  • factualhigh

    Bride of Pinball was the first pinball game Neil McRae ever played

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 124Episode 124: Neil McRae of the UK
  • opinionhigh

    Space Shuttle is Neil McRae's favorite spinner pinball game of all time

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 124Episode 124: Neil McRae of the UK
  • factualmedium

    Neil McRae flew a long distance to compete at ReplayFX

    Source: DeadFlip host (statement)ReplayFX Day2 Walkthrough!
  • DOMINO Pinball - Happy New Year - The Walking Dead PinballDec 19, 2025
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    AFMR play tests.Dec 19, 2025
  • Host of Great British Pinball Podcast, pinball collector and arcade operator

    Domino Arcade July 2018!Dec 19, 2025
  • Pinball content creator, host of Great British Pinball Podcast, banned from UK pinball forum

    Domino Pinball: more The Walking Dead Remastered!Jan 18, 2026
  • Host of Great British Pinball Podcast, experienced pinball collector and operator, known for detailed technical analysis and content creation

    Domino Pinball - TWD Remake Unboxing!Jan 19, 2026
  • Host of Great British Pinball Podcast; experienced pinball player, collector, and industry observer based in UK; plays tournament pinball

    Domino Pinball: Jurassic Park LE / Dungeons and Dragons!Jan 19, 2026
  • Attribution as video creator/podcast host (Great British Pinball Podcast)

    2005 09 18 Bash Day at Maxbashing.Dec 19, 2025
  • Listed as source/host of Great British Pinball Podcast

    color dmd led. twd beta.Dec 19, 2025
  • Host of Great British Pinball Podcast, demonstrating gameplay and providing analysis of Walking Dead Remastered LE

    Domino Pinball: The Walking Dead Remastered LEJan 18, 2026
  • Co-host of The Great British Pinball Podcast; UK-based pinball enthusiast and community organizer

    The Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 9.2Feb 24, 2024
  • Host of The Great British Pinball Podcast; permanently banned from Pinball Info and Canada's Pinball Club; runs Domino Arcade with wife Mandy

    The Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 11May 9, 2024
  • Co-host of Great British Pinball Podcast, UK tournament organizer (UK Open, Pinball Republic), vocal industry advocate

    The Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 28Sep 1, 2025
  • Content creator/media figure; Kaneda suggests his positive commentary on King Kong may undermine secondary market value; mentions he should 'sandbag' games to protect value

    Episode 1113: "Can a Stern Price Increase Work?"Jul 14, 2025
  • Co-host of Great British Pinball Podcast; tournament organizer; known for UK Open and Expo tournament coverage; has insider knowledge of upcoming games; banned from Pinball Info forum for creating second account

    The Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 5Oct 25, 2023
  • Community member; Kaneda notes he is no longer excited about James Bond Pinball due to poor launch

    Episode 735: "Chicago Delaying Company"Oct 27, 2022
  • Commentator for INDISC broadcast, owns Nine Ball at home, UK-based pinball enthusiast and content creator

    INDISC 2022 Classics Target Match Play Final RoundsDec 28, 2022
  • Co-host of Great British Pinball Podcast; tournament organizer (UK Open), pinball competitor and collector

    Episode 3: UK Pinfest aftermath and Scott goes AWOL well to WalesSep 9, 2023
  • Co-host of Great British Pinball Podcast; sustained serious arm injury playing Judge Dredd; experienced collector with focus on classic Williams/Bally games and remakes

    The Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 12Jun 24, 2024
  • Co-host of The Great British Pinball Podcast; UK pinball collector and restorer; heavily involved in local UK pinball club scene (Pinball Republic); experienced with restoration of barn-find machines

    The Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 10Apr 14, 2024
  • Co-host of Great British Pinball Podcast, UK pinball operator/collector, provides distributor market analysis and game comparisons

    Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 10.2 - TPF SpecialApr 19, 2024
  • Co-host of Great British Pinball Podcast; tournament organizer; runs Pinball Republic; attended Indus tournament in Los Angeles and Turkish Fry Up at his own venue

    Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 8Jan 13, 2024
  • Co-host of Great British Pinball Podcast; UK-based pinball collector and enthusiast with multiple machines; discusses personal collecting decisions and tournament involvement.

    The Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 7Dec 21, 2023
  • Tournament attendee who traveled from UK, described as furthest traveler

    Pinball at the Lab 2022 - Qualification RoundsAug 31, 2023
  • Content creator who recently reviewed Pulp Fiction LE; Kaneda criticizes his review for presenting it as new footage despite SE being available for over a year

    Episode 1033: "Chicago Glitch Company"Dec 10, 2024
  • Competitor at CLE Pin, organizer of UK Pinball Open, eliminated early in CLE Pin via random tiebreaker on Kiss machine

    Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Ep 24: We Are ALL IN On Galatic Tank ForceOct 4, 2022
  • UK-based pinball tournament organizer, Pinball Republic co-op operator, tournament player, and competitive pinball community figure who travels frequently to US events

    Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Episode 30 - Neil McRae in the USAFeb 1, 2023
  • Pinball operator/collector; reportedly purchased all Bond 60th units in Europe

    Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Episode 32 - Who is driving this bus?!Feb 28, 2023
  • UK competitive player and tournament organizer cited as example of regional tournament access disparity

    Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Episode 36 - Josh hates TomMay 5, 2023
  • Elite pinball player, frequently travels to international tournaments, did not qualify for Worlds 2022, played in Epstein Cup, placed top 16 at EPC

    Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Episode 39 - 5 minutes of endless ball save!Jul 1, 2023
  • Co-host of The Great British Pinball Podcast; pinball tournament organizer and collector; runs Stern Pro Circuit and UK Open tournaments

    The Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 9.1Feb 24, 2024
  • Organizer of UK Open tournament, modeled event after Indisc

    Ep 62: ExposéNov 12, 2022
  • Co-host of The Great British Pinball Podcast; UK-based pinball operator and enthusiast with multiple machines; Stern contact for European expansion

    The Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 32: The Xmas Special Bah Humbug!Dec 20, 2025
  • Co-host of Great British Pinball Podcast, UK Open tournament organizer, played Venom Pro and Premium, tournament director managing Stern games with Insider Connected issues

    Episode 4: March '23 "Here is all the pinball news for the year" - October '23 "Hold my beer!"Oct 14, 2023
  • Pinball collector who purchased four James Bond 60th Anniversary editions, flipped three; Kaneda criticized him for not supporting creators despite engagement

    Episode 876: "TWIPY Move To Make Kaneda Lose?"Nov 18, 2023
  • UK-based pinball enthusiast mentioned as likely to want James Bond game

    FINALLY!!!! A NEW STERN! BOND!!!Sep 7, 2022
  • Co-host of The Great British Pinball Podcast, UK pinball collector and venue operator (Pinball Republic), involved in UK pinball distribution discussions

    The Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 31: Beetlejuice is here!Nov 15, 2025
  • Elite pinball player from UK who attended Pinball Super Series at District 82

    Tribe Multiball with Rachel and Tim, Episode 18: The Great Silver CaperOct 28, 2021
  • Commentator and event organizer from UK; runs UK Open pinball tournament; competitive player and industry figure

    INDISC 2023 Classics I Playoffs - First RoundOct 9, 2023
  • Chat user providing live tournament updates during broadcast

    Pinball Expo 2019 Flip Out Tournament Playoffs - Featured Match #3Aug 6, 2020
  • Tournament organizer running UK Open for second year, operates through Pinball Republic

    The Ray Rae Show, Episode 9: The UK Open & Borås OpenOct 23, 2023
  • Tournament commentator; third-year attendee of INDISC; international player from Europe

    INDISC 2023 - The Open IFPA World Championship - First RoundDec 11, 2023
  • Pinball collector, arcade operator (Domino Arcade), content creator; owns King Kong LE and multiple other recent Stern titles; credible industry observer with strong secondary market knowledge

    King Kong Pinball Machine Breakdown! Gonzo & Neil McRae Dive Into Stern’s Myth of Terror IslandJul 12, 2025
  • Owns King Kong LA machine; has invited host to play Kong at his house

    24 Hours After the Reveal: Should I Get a Harry Potter Pinball Machine? FOMO is Strong HereJun 6, 2025
  • First person to post negative reaction to Blues Brothers announcement on social media; expressed strong disapproval of manufacturer's track record.

    #117 Embryon - The Classic Pinball PodcastAug 6, 2024
  • Referenced humorously by Kaneda as a wealthy potential buyer willing to drive across Atlantic for exclusive James Bond SLE

    Episode 717: "New Pin Week Is THE BEST!!!!"Sep 11, 2022
  • Co-host of Great British Pinball Podcast, club operator managing venue lineup and Pinball Map updates, experiencing space constraints in collection

    The Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 27 - UK Pinfest Pinfest 25 Special!Aug 21, 2025
  • Prominent Stern cheerleader and collector; quoted from Pinside expressing frustration with LE cannibalization, signaling he's 'out on future LE purchases.'

    Hardy Live: Jaws 50th DiscussionJul 3, 2025
  • Tournament contestant, uses direct HDMI capture for stream video, has topper camera setup, lost first match to Escher Lefkoff

    ATTACK FROM MARS PINBALL INTERNATIONAL BATTLE!Apr 25, 2020
  • Tournament competitor, late arrival

    DEADPOOL INTERNATIONAL INVITATIONALApr 13, 2020
  • UK-based competitive pinball player confirmed to attend Super Series from overseas

    The Pinball Super Series Preview (Ep.64)Oct 13, 2021
  • Pinball community figure; reportedly being impressed by Portal and potentially acquiring first Multimorphic P3 unit in UK market

    Pinwalk - Rob & Davey walk the floor at Texas Pinball Festival 2025Apr 7, 2025
  • English pinball player; has attended major Australian tournaments; competes for 'furthest traveled' prize category; mentioned as fellow long-distance competitor to Anthony.

    The Aussie Pinball Podcast Ep 8: Anthony CirilloAug 14, 2022
  • Competitive pinball player; made finals at Wisconsin state tournament where he faced Steven Bowden

    Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Episode 48 - We Played JAWS And It BlueFeb 2, 2024
  • Organizer of the Stall Ball competition at UKPinfest 2021, associated with Domino Arcade

    UKPINFEST 2021Aug 29, 2021
  • Organizer of StallBall and Flight Club tournaments; runs streaming rig on Twitch

    UKPINFEST 2019Aug 23, 2019
  • Organizer of Stall Ball competition at Domino Arcade

    UK PINFEST 2022Aug 26, 2022
  • Brought King Kong: Myth of Terror Island Limited Edition to event; collector in pinball community

    SWAVESEY PINBALL WEEKENDJul 18, 2025
  • Tournament organizer; running IFPA-sanctioned pinball tournament at Funland on 28th November 2021

    FUNLAND ARCADEOct 26, 2021
  • Flip Out London founder; Tournament Director for UK Pinball Open and Classic; sponsored air-conditioning units; operated live streaming on Twitch

    FANTASTIC FIVE DAYSAug 4, 2019
  • Well-known UK pinball aficionado who reported James Bond appearance at IAAPA via Pinside

    Stern Pinball James Bond Machine to Make Public Debut at IAAPA London ShowSep 7, 2022
  • Chat participant; played Rush Premium; provided feedback on rule clarity ('X-Men with better rules'); noted band's European obscurity

    BDYETP 65: Rush Pinball Impressions, Multimorphic New Hires, Manufacturer and Game Room UpdatesJan 9, 2022
  • UK pinball collector, tournament organizer, streamer, and international tournament competitor; organized UK Open with 150 participants; active at major US events like Indisc

    Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Ep 30: Neil McRae In The USAFeb 1, 2023
  • Owner of Pinball Republic in London, UK; defeated by Joel 5-4 in best-of-nine head-to-head tournament; owns custom-set games including TMNT (which he dislikes but owns for tournament prep value)

    Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Ep 45: Keith Is Here & We Fell ApartDec 2, 2023
  • Organizer of UK Open; provided transportation (BMW) for Stern factory tour; friendly with podcast hosts

    Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Ep 44: Expo 2023 Recap Fun!Oct 28, 2023
  • Organizer of UK Open tournament; positioning it as European equivalent to InDesk.

    Episode 237 – Banana RepublicOct 8, 2024
  • Leader of Pinball Republic; co-organizer of UK Open; competitive pinball player; known for community building

    Episode 408: Matt Vince and London PinballOct 15, 2024
  • British pinball organizer from London who helped set up the NYCPC; runs arcade events in England including Path of Play accessibility events

    Episode 136: Beef and Boom. The NYCPC story.Jun 13, 2018
  • UK-based pinball enthusiast, Flip Out London co-founder, tournament director for Five Days of Pinball and UK Open

    Episode 206: Neil McRae, UK Open TDJul 9, 2019
  • Co-host of Great British Pinball Podcast; pinball collector, operator (Pinball Republic), and UK pinball community organizer; currently in California for work

    The Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 24May 21, 2025
  • Co-host of Great British Pinball Podcast; pinball enthusiast and analyst; provides market and manufacturing observations

    The `Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 26Jul 28, 2025
  • Co-host of Great British Pinball Podcast, UK pinball collector with multiple game ownership, attending Texas Pinball Festival, pinball club member

    The Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 22 - TPF25 SpecialMar 20, 2025
  • Co-host of Great British Pinball Podcast; UK pinball enthusiast and collector; recently acquired Elvira Premium for his club

    The Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 21Feb 16, 2025
  • Co-host of Great British Pinball Podcast; club operator; UK pinball community figure; recently visited Chicago and toured Pinball Life

    The Great British Pinball Podcast - Episode 20Jan 11, 2025
  • Co-host of Great British Pinball Podcast, pinball club operator and collector, known for technical expertise

    The Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 18Nov 26, 2024
  • Co-host of Great British Pinball Podcast; pinball collector, location operator, and event organizer; visited Stern factory to play X-Men

    The Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 16! - SPECIAL XMEN EDITIONSep 9, 2024
  • Co-host of Great British Pinball Podcast; UK pinball collector and tournament player; banned from Pinball Forum

    The Great British Pinball Podcast Pinfest Special Episode 14Aug 15, 2024
  • UK correspondent for The Pinball Show via Nap Arcade; confirmed Bond rumors months in advance; sourced IAPA and Expo appearance info

    The Pinball Show Ep 112: Shaken SoonSep 12, 2022
  • UK pinball player; drove from UK to Southern California for Captain's Warehouse pre-INDISC tournament; co-host co-founder of Pinball Republic (formerly Flipout London); lists UK top players including Rich Mallett, Greg Martz, Peter Blakemore, Craig Pullen, Matt Vince

    Episode 335: INDISC 2022 recapFeb 20, 2022
  • UK-based competitive pinball player attending the Great Lakes Open

    Episode 342: Kassidy MilanowskiApr 30, 2022
  • Pittsburgh-based community organizer for Path of Play family game days

    Episode 188: Path of Play Day 2Mar 28, 2019
  • Organizer of UK Open (September 30, Croydon), implements Papa card-based tournament format in Europe

    Episode 374: Olli-Mikko OjamiesSep 23, 2023
  • Pinball tournament organizer; formerly hosted pre-tournament events; organizing UK Open in fall

    Episode 402: Captain’s Auction Warehouse (and showroom)Aug 13, 2024
  • Path of Play supporter; purchased PAPA finger ticket auction; organized family game day with National Artistic Society Surrey branch on April 28th with wife Mandy

    Episode 122: Path of Play Day (2018)Apr 16, 2018
  • UK-based pinball collector, computer engineer in telecommunications, founder/supporter of Flip Out London and Path of Play arcade initiative, space enthusiast named after Neil Armstrong

    Episode 124: Neil McRae of the UKApr 23, 2018
  • Co-host of Great British Pinball Podcast; attended Stern factory visit in Chicago for exclusive Star Wars preview; tournament director; recently competed at PAPA 22; based in UK seeking to import Fall of the Empire due to European distribution block.

    The Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 29 - The Star Wars Fall of the Empire Special!Sep 12, 2025
  • UK-based tournament organizer; created UK Open event modeled after InDisc format; founder of Pinball Republic group.

    Episode 354: The Pinball Profile Top 10 Most Intriguing People of 2022Jan 27, 2023
  • Tournament organizer; runs Stern Pro Circuit events including UK Open

    Episode 426: When in RomeSep 24, 2025
  • Referenced as more famous than new Stern CMO; described as 'missing in action' after shilling Star Wars

    FREE SHOW: EPISODE 1140: "Kaneda's 4am Takedown of Stern Pinball That Everyone at Stern Needs to Hear!"Sep 24, 2025
  • Stern defender on Pinside; characterized as 'everyone's favorite Stern shill' by Kaneda for claiming zero cabinet failures

    Episode 1169: "Why The Next Stern Is Make or Break Time"Dec 12, 2025
  • Stern representative claiming long order backlog; Kaneda questions accuracy of these claims given market signals

    Episode 1156: "Stern is The Walking Dead"Nov 5, 2025
  • Pinside commentator claiming Stern has backlog of orders 'as long as your arm'

    Episode 1147: "The Eve of Expo"Oct 13, 2025
  • Respected pinball player/community figure who pre-ordered Winchester; criticized by Kaneda for succumbing to FOMO without waiting for gameplay feedback

    FREE SHOW: Episode 1148: Barrels of Fomo Suspends Common Sense And It's Fun To Watch!Oct 14, 2025
  • Referenced as frequenting Stern media events; Kaneda criticizes as Stern listening to wrong voices (fanboys) instead of former customers

    Episode 1138 FREE SHOW: "Is Star Wars Selling? Why Beetlejuice Will Be So Hard To Get"Sep 19, 2025
  • UK-based pinball enthusiast, Twitch streamer, co-founder of Flip Out London, collector with ~20 home games

    Episode 83 – Neil McRae’s Bright Pinball FutureMar 11, 2019
  • Pinball enthusiast/Pinside user; cited as unlikely Pokemon enthusiast despite buying everything

    Episode 1180: "Pokemon is Stern's Biggest Test Ever!"Jan 26, 2026
  • Podcast host; Kaneda accuses him of falsely claiming Walking Dead sales are strong

    Episode 1170: "World Exclusive New Game Coming Early 2026"Dec 17, 2025
  • Notable collector who ordered Walking Dead Remastered LE. Referenced as 'back on the stern shill wagon' after previous criticism of Star Wars.

    Episode 1154: "Why TWD Remastered LE Sells Out"Oct 31, 2025
  • Referenced as hypothetical competitive opponent in internet-connected PVP scenario; Kaneda notes current pinball lacks this capability

    Episode 1187: "Kaneda's Kandid First Impressions of POKEMON!"Feb 14, 2026
  • Referenced as Stern 'fanboy' or 'shill' who Kaneda notes hasn't defended Star Wars strongly

    Episode 1139: "Has Stern Experienced 3 Strikes in a Row?"Sep 23, 2025
  • Resolved
    merged · Mar 2, 2026