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Joe Balzer

personmerged15 mentionsFirst seen Jan 22, 2018Last seen May 20, 2021

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Joe Balzer is a person mentioned in 1 episode(s).

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  • designedHoudiniJoe Balzer designed the final version of Houdini after original Popadiuk design was scrappedmedium
  • designedOktoberfestJoe Balzer designed Oktoberfestmedium

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  • factualhigh

    Claude Fernandez designed Aftor for WICO in 1984

    Source: direct text message response during episodeThe Pinball Show Ep 181 BONUS: Top 5 Greatest Gottlieb Premier Pinball Machines Of All Time
  • factualhigh

    Joe Balzer previously set up manufacturing lines at Jersey Jack, American Pinball, and possibly Stern

    Source: Bruce NightingaleEpisode 167 – Bill Of Potatoes
  • factualhigh

    Joe Balzer has been appointed to set up Home Pin's production line in Taiwan

    Source: Ron Hallett / Bruce NightingaleEpisode 167 – Bill Of Potatoes
  • factualhigh

    Joe Balzer designed all three American Pinball games (Oktoberfest, Houdini, Hot Wheels)

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Source: David Fix (Super Awesome Pinball Show interview)Episode 132 - Star American Citizen
  • factualhigh

    Joe Balzer designed Oktoberfest with the goal of surprising players in every game through mechanical 'wow' moments with wire forms and unconventional ramp designs

    Source: American Pinball co-founder (unnamed)SDTM Exclusive: Oktoberfest: Pinball On Tap
  • opinionhigh

    Joe Balzer's design signature is creating shots that feel thematically connected to their modes rather than abstract targets

    Source: Matt ScottSDTM: Houdini Presented By..... The Great Bonedini
  • factualhigh

    Joe Balzer designed South Park, The Wizard of Oz, Apollo 13, and Simpson's Pinball Party

    Source: Zach Sharpe introducing Balzer at American PinballSDTM Episode 47: Houdini Pinball Machine Review-Deluxe Edition
  • factualhigh

    The Space Jam basket ramp mechanism caused severe durability issues from repeated ball impact

    Source: Joe Balzer comparing catapult design to Space JamSDTM Episode 47: Houdini Pinball Machine Review-Deluxe Edition
  • predictionhigh

    Joe Balzer will not return to using half-inch targets in future designs

    Source: Joe Balzer during target discussionSDTM Episode 47: Houdini Pinball Machine Review-Deluxe Edition
  • factualhigh

    Joe Balzer personally tested the unit before shipping and provided voltage tuning guidance

    Source: Host recounting Balzer's actionsSDTM: Houdini pinball Stream