Manufacturer noted by Kaneda as having stronger organizational identity and design coherence than Barrels of Fun.

Pinball manufacturer; previously conducted dual-release strategy with Halloween and Ultraman; hosts note they will not repeat this approach due to resource intensity.

Manufacturer praised by Kaneda for strategically timing game reveals at year-end to avoid collision with competitor announcements

Pinball manufacturer, has Australian importer Mark

Released dual-theme games (Halloween/Ultraman in 2021, Texas Chainsaw Massacre/Looney Tunes in 2023); claims process is exhausting and won't repeat

Pinball manufacturer; Joe plans to cover more as he gains hands-on experience

Boutique manufacturer; conducts customer VIP experiences similar to Barrels of Fun; Wild Pitch venue arrangement mentioned

Manufacturer of Evil Dead and Beetlejuice, facing reliability criticism for electronics and driver boards

Pinball manufacturer; described by Bug as having superior mode design and theme integration compared to other manufacturers; known for games like Alice Cooper and Rick and Morty

Wisconsin-based pinball manufacturer founded in 2013 by Charlie Emery and family, known for small production runs and counterculture themes; produced TNA in 550 units (2017) and 250 collector's edition units (2022)

Manufacturer of Scooby-Doo pinball machine

Referenced as successful model with lower overhead and ability to secure premium IPs

Manufacturer of Goonies pinball machine; Kaneda discusses their approach to sound design without original actor callouts

Competitor manufacturer mentioned; known for leaning toward horror themes

Manufacturer currently producing Beetlejuice (1,079-unit run); next game rumored to follow in November; significant community presence and manufacturing success

Pinball manufacturer with dedicated fanbase, Beetlejuice model running reliably with high play volume at expos.

Boutique pinball manufacturer; released significant code update for Beetlejuice in July 2026

Boutique manufacturer positioned as ascendant; Goonies predicted as 2026 Game of the Year; Gremlins and South Park in pipeline; represents passion-driven design alternative to volume manufacturers

Pinball manufacturer and podcast sponsor; producing underglow kits for Spooky machines

Pinball manufacturer with production history: Scooby-Doo (~2000 units), Beetlejuice (~1000 units), Evil Dead; uses annual reveal/production cycle model with licensing constraints

Boutique manufacturer, subject of reliability criticism for Evil Dead driver board electronics, Beetlejuice game experiencing hype decline

Referenced as precedent for dual-release strategy using shared mechanical layouts

Pinball manufacturer; Scott DeNisi designer; referenced in context of game design

Pinball manufacturer; Wayne is not authorized distributor but has purchased machines at full retail price for resale in Australia to meet customer demand

Manufacturer that experienced 3-month production delay on Hellscooper Nightmare Castle due to P-Ref system migration; planning to show machine at MGC (Midwest Gaming Classic)

Pinball manufacturer that produces Total Nuclear Annihilation and other games. TNA has become their best-selling title.

Pinball manufacturer; Alice Cooper Nightmare Castle cited as their best game

Boutique pinball manufacturer; manufactures TNA and Alice Cooper; known for quality craftsmanship and conservative growth strategy; runs dual production lines

Boutique manufacturer; reportedly working on Planet of the Apes pinball followed by Pee Wee Herman theme according to unconfirmed insider information shared by host

Manufacturer of Elvira machine

Boutique manufacturer; mentioned as example of sustainable growth strategy, starting with few hundred units and scaling gradually rather than pursuing ambitious production from day one

Wisconsin-based manufacturer praised for consistency, transparency, and recent releases including Scooby-Doo, Looney Tunes, Texas Chainsaw, and Announcement of Errors

Manufacturer of TNA, mentioned for content collaboration with media

Manufacturer and content creator releasing the Dead Ring light mod and installation tutorial

Pinball manufacturer announcing and selling the Dead Ring mod

Manufacturer; noted as 'king of wide bodies'; facility discussed in context of size/expansion; Turner mentioned as facility contact

Manufacturer of America's Most Haunted

Manufacturer launching Dead Ring undercabinet lighting mod, with upcoming Goonies (2027), Gremlins (2028+), and possible Motörhead titles in pipeline.

Manufacturer that provided music licensing advice to Cardona; reputation for quality and innovation

Pinball manufacturer; launched Dead Ring undercabinet lighting mod on July 6, 2026

Referenced as manufacturer of Scott Denise's prior designs (Total Nuclear Annihilation, Rick and Morty)

Boutique Wisconsin-based pinball manufacturer with factory in Benton; currently producing Beetlejuice and several unreleased upcoming games

Boutique pinball manufacturer hosting the stream and location where Cirqus Voltaire is set up

Boutique/now mid-tier pinball manufacturer that has shipped 1,000+ Evil Dead units and released Beetlejuice; positioned by Gonzo as transitioning from boutique to 'bona fide pinball manufacturer'

Pinball manufacturer for which Pinball Heaven is exclusive UK distributor

Pinball manufacturer with adjacent booth at Texas Pinball Festival 2023

Manufacturer; Don building Beetlejuice machine from this maker; discussing production queue numbers

Manufacturer mentioned as sponsor with games: Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Scooby-Doo, Looney Tunes; mentioned as having Goonies in development

Modern boutique pinball manufacturer; created Total Nuclear Annihilation, which Roger Sharp cites as successful example of accessible yet deep game design

Boutique manufacturer; Rob Zombie game mentioned as selling out immediately due to scarcity and flipping factor

Pinball manufacturer; attempted to develop Evil Dead theme but shelved project due to licensing costs for principal actor

Boutique pinball manufacturer; Don approached for early game reveal opportunities; known for servo-based mechanisms (per Don's comment on John Wick blood oak design).

Wisconsin-based pinball manufacturer; mentioned in speculative discussion about potential poaching of employees

Pinball manufacturer; Don traveled to Wisconsin in collaboration with Spooky employees

Mentioned as non-limited-edition alternative; competitor in pinball market

Mentioned in context of potential upcoming licensed games (Evil Dead, Harry Potter, Predator)

Manufacturer of Texas Chainsaw Massacre pinball machine.

Mentioned as executing at 'highest level' alongside Jersey Jack; praised for innovation

Boutique pinball manufacturer; mentioned in context of manufacturer landscape

Manufacturer of Beetlejuice machine

Manufacturer of Beetlejuice pinball machine

Boutique pinball manufacturer, creator of Beetlejuice machine

Mentioned during stream; appears in video text/credits

Major pinball manufacturer; currently performing well ('on fire'); described as 'still the king' by community observers

Referenced for Fang Club membership model; contrasted with Barrels of Fun as company NOT implementing problematic Reserve program

Boutique pinball manufacturer; noted for strong theme integration; Cary owns at least one Spooky game; discussed for flipper quality comparisons

Pinball manufacturer currently in Beetlejuice production with improved manufacturing efficiency; maintains legacy Fang Club

Manufacturer of Evil Dead, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and Scooby-Doo machines featured/discussed on stream

Boutique manufacturer in column of companies producing games that sell out at launch; production limiting strategy discussed

Pinball manufacturer known for extensive lighting effects; sponsor of podcast; mentioned as having developed multiple board systems; developing Goonies title

Boutique manufacturer; recent hits: Evil Dead, Beetlejuice; known for sellout model and strong IP integration

Mentioned as outlier manufacturer that consistently powder coats coin doors on their machines

Pinball manufacturer. Games discussed: Evil Dead (code-heavy with selective mechs), Beetlejuice (heavy on mechanisms), TNA (simplistic layout). Recently pivoted toward more mechanical designs.

Boutique pinball manufacturer; Goonies game mentioned; noted as executing with quality comparable to Jersey Jack

Manufacturer; games priced at straight dollar at Electric Bat

Next pipeline includes Gremlins, Goonies, South Park (2-3 years out), and possible Motorhead side project; positioned as strong alternative to Stern with sustainable business model

Pinball manufacturer for which Hilton designed ruleset and mechanics for Evil Dead and Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Hilton is working on another game in development with them.

Pinball manufacturer working on Domino's themed machine, boutique producer

Competitor to Stern; noted for putting more toys on playfield vs. Stern's recent games

Manufacturer of Halloween, winner of multiple Twippies categories despite critical reception concerns

Pinball manufacturer; developed Cactus Canyon Remake with pending code updates

Manufacturer; made additional TNA games with limited subsequent demand; noted for releasing toppers day-one vs Stern's delayed approach

Pinball manufacturer; mentioned as part of 2022 game releases to be discussed

Manufacturer based in Wisconsin. Rick and Morty production paused during COVID-19 lockdown. Multiple playfield material options available (wood, acrylic hybrid with/without clear coat).

Pinball manufacturer; criticized for poor sound design on Halloween machine

Manufacturer of Alice in Wonderland

Physical pinball manufacturer known for 3D-printed production chain, mentioned as example of manufacturing innovation

Physical pinball manufacturer, potential future licensing partner for Zen digital games

Manufacturer announcing Elvira's House of Horrors Premium/LE editions

Pinball manufacturer; Stephen Keeler acquired Alice Cooper game from them in 2019

Mentioned as part of pinball manufacturer landscape; no specific intel in this episode

Mentioned in context of pinball manufacturers

Boutique pinball manufacturer; Jack discusses positive reception of their 2.0 remakes

Mentioned in on-screen callouts during gameplay (unclear direct connection)

Manufacturer of Alien pinball machine

Referenced as original desired manufacturer for Godzilla license before Stern acquired it

Boutique pinball manufacturer; produces Total Nuclear Annihilation

Manufacturer of Total Nuclear Annihilation

Boutique pinball manufacturer mentioned in comparison of 'real' pinball authenticity debate

Pinball manufacturer; experienced reliability issues with route machines (Rob Zombie reportedly broken 3/7 days); reputation damage affecting operator willingness to stock new releases like Total Nuclear Annihilation.

Pinball manufacturer; created Total Nuclear Annihilation (TNA), cited as exemplar of strong game design and gameplay

Manufacturer based in Benton, Wisconsin working on 13th game release; Don anticipating announcement soon

Pinball manufacturer; had booth at IAAPA with machines (Barbecue, Valhalla, others); subject of recent controversy per David Fix reference

Manufacturer of the Alien pinball machine being played and discussed

Mentioned in headline regarding second Scott Denise game announcement

Referenced by Charlie Spooky who made a recommendation for the Wo Nelly photo shoot model

Boutique pinball manufacturer that signed Christopher Franchi to exclusive contract

Manufacturer of Evil Dead pinball machine; uses auto-plunger button design (Luke and Bug lead team)

Modern pinball manufacturer; implied by reference to machines in discussion

Pinball manufacturer; produces Looney Tunes title discussed in secondary market context

Pinball manufacturer; Zombie Yeti (artist) is associated with this company per industry context

Manufacturer of Alice Cooper Nightmare Castle; praised for design quality and theming

Mentioned alongside Highway as alternative manufacturer possibility for DC Comics licenses

Manufacturer mentioned as potential DC license holder

Lost Godzilla theme license to Stern; previously held Godzilla IP for pinball

Manufacturer mentioned for doing Australian-specific production runs due to different power standards (240V vs 110V US); plans Australian allotment for Halloween and Ultraman

Manufacturer of Thunderbirds; implied to be in full production; subject of 'joke' criticism from Bruce

Referenced as not having flipper strength issues; comparison point for flipper quality

Referenced manufacturer (not discussed in detail this episode)

Boutique pinball manufacturer; Dune game discussed at end of episode

Pinball manufacturer; Christopher Franchi recently joined as artist/creative force

Pinball manufacturer discussed as part of competitive market

Pinball manufacturer; Total Nuclear Annihilation (TNA) owned by Jason C.

Listed among manufacturers in market; mentioned in context of industry pressures and paid content creator relationships

Boutique manufacturer; mentioned in context of USB-C connector usage; made Avatar

Independent pinball manufacturer; Joel mentions as one of two favorite companies (along with Barrels of Fun); referenced as potential future Batman themed game developer

Manufacturer; Joel references their themed shirt from Pinball at the Beach event

Pinball manufacturer producing TNA and other games, offers replacement back glasses with improved color saturation

Wisconsin boutique manufacturer developing Motörhead, Def Leppard, and Slipknot pinball games; known for horror/music themes

Manufacturer with new game releasing in November, exploring Super Limited Edition/Collector's Edition tier, Jengiz works there

Manufacturer forecasted to announce game in fall 2026.

Boutique manufacturer; produces Beetlejuice praised for day-one feature completeness; competes with Stern on launch software quality

Pinball manufacturer where Don is working as factory docent; currently producing Beetlejuice in high volume

Manufacturer praised for code-complete releases; upcoming games anticipated to create 'feeding frenzy'

Wisconsin-based manufacturer; Kaneda credits for Beetlejuice success; Don works there; producing Goonies

Wisconsin-based manufacturer with Goonies confirmed as next release, then Gremlins; considering SLE strategy

Boutique pinball manufacturer mentioned in manufacturing scale comparison

Small boutique manufacturer; mentioned in comparison to Stern's economies of scale

Pinball manufacturer; pipeline includes Goonies and Gremlins; Kaneda highly optimistic about upcoming releases

Smaller pinball manufacturer; produces ~1 game/year; discussed as potential licensee for Speed Racer, Bill & Ted; uses Creative Licensing Concepts (CLC) as primary licensing source

Boutique pinball manufacturer currently producing Beetlejuice, Scooby-Doo, and Texas Chainsaw Massacre

Pinball manufacturer confirmed to be releasing Goonies

Manufacturer producing Beetlejuice pinball machine and Beetlesnake topper accessory

Boutique manufacturer with strong market momentum; average pricing up to 15,000 range, led by Evil Dead and Beetlejuice sales

Competitor manufacturer; designed Beetlejuice which Stern passed on; referenced as example of successful niche IP execution

Pinball manufacturer; next game is The Goonies according to discussion

Pinball machine manufacturer producing Star Wars Galactic Edition

Manufacturer facing scaling pressure; rumored to have Goonies and other titles in pipeline; subject of industry pressure to expand production

Boutique manufacturer; mentioned as alternative to Stern's mass-production model

Manufacturer of Dune; praised for aesthetic design

Boutique pinball manufacturer; mentioned as example of typical manufacturer behavior regarding game announcements

Pinball manufacturer; rumored next titles include Gremlins or Goonies

Manufacturer of Rick and Morty pinball machine

Manufacturer of games player has owned: Rick and Morty, Rob Zombie, America's Most Haunted

Pinball manufacturer producing horror-themed games; releasing Beetlejuice at TPF; planning attendance at Golden State show

Boutique Wisconsin-based pinball manufacturer; ramping production to ~100 games/month; developing next title (Goonies) and exploring future licenses including Rob Zombie and Motörhead

Pinball manufacturer with titles at The Pinball Capital

Manufacturer with 19 Beetlejuice machines on display at TPF

Pinball manufacturer; created Rick and Morty machine featured prominently in stream

Manufacturer not attending Expo 2025; Bug is key personnel; Beetlejuice rumored for midnight launch event.

Manufacturer with dedicated row of machines featuring Beetlejuice (latest title), Halloween, Ultraman, and other titles

Manufacturer of Beetlejuice and Evil Dead pinball machines; known for theme-first design philosophy and wide body games.

Pinball manufacturer; mentioned by Jeremy as games growing on him; Evil Dead cited as aspirational title but cost-prohibitive

Manufacturer contrasted with Stern; operating without private equity investor pressures, allowing different operational 'vibe' and release philosophy

Boutique pinball manufacturer; subject of Episode 192 discussion about customer satisfaction and limited production as value strategy

Mentioned as manufacturer with horror film focus; hosts discuss as potential model for specialty boutique company

Manufacturer noted for increasing direct-to-consumer sales; named among top three companies with Stern and JJP

Pinball manufacturer; Don references visiting with 'spooky crew' at Mary's Pizza Shack

Manufacturer of Beetlejuice pinball machine

Manufacturer of Beetlejuice pinball machine; mentioned repeatedly in corrupted transcript.

Pinball manufacturer; crew members traveled with Don to Lodi festival

Pinball manufacturer based in Wisconsin (near Don), exhibited at Golden State Pinball Festival with Beetlejuice machines

Manufacturer; designed game with 'Luke' toy (compared to Optimus Prime design)

Pinball manufacturer; producing Beetlejuice with RJ45 network cables; focus on horror/themed games; Denmark distributes in Scandinavia

Manufacturer; praised for Q4 reveal strategy; instant sellouts; mentioned as model for sustainable release timing.

Historical user of Multimorphic P-ROC control boards for their games

Boutique pinball manufacturer; adding new voice actors and callouts to Beetlejuice via code update end of May 2026

Pinball manufacturer; employs Christopher Franchi as lead artist; recent releases include Evil Dead and Beetlejuice

Pinball manufacturer; recently released Beetlejuice; next game (Goonies) reportedly already sold out; known for strong theme integration and show game strategy

Pinball manufacturer known for aggressive limited-release model (Beetlejuice, Halloween, Ultraman, Evil Dead, Texas Chainsaw Massacre); uses scarcity to drive demand but alienates collectors unable to pre-commit

Boutique pinball manufacturer; Kaneda criticizes their show game strategy for damaging Beetlejuice collectibility; noted as having produced 80+ show games affecting unit transparency

Wisconsin manufacturer rapidly producing Beetlejuice; all 20 Midnight Madness editions shipped in one week; accelerating production pace

Pinball manufacturer; shipped Beetlejuice playfield to Electric Bat; Bug provides customer support

Provided major production updates via YouTube stream; focused on Beetlejuice production (~100/month), shipping mod accessories, developing retrofit upgrades and new accessories

Boutique manufacturer currently producing Beetlejuice at ~100 units/month; Kaneda discusses production volume and show game numbers

Brought five identical festival games to Pinfest 2026 (same setup as Texas show); marked as unavailable for purchase; praised for multiple game logistics

Boutique manufacturer with strong IP themes but artificial scarcity strategy creating customer backlash; needs growth or must accept negative sentiment

Boutique manufacturer; covered games include Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Scooby-Doo, Evil Dead

Pinball manufacturer; mentioned as using different integration approach vs hardware retrofit

Wisconsin-based boutique manufacturer; known for theme immersion and art; Beetlejuice currently in public circulation

Pinball manufacturer; released Evil Dead in 2025; announced Beetlejuice (2026) which sold out before reveal

Pinball manufacturer showing strongest secondary market performance in April 2026

Manufacturer producing Beetlejuice; 13-year-old company; known for limited-edition releases, quality focus, Evil Dead success; based in Benton, Wisconsin

Independent pinball manufacturer; known for theme-focused games; one new game per year production model; released Beetlejuice in 2025

Boutique pinball manufacturer; games analyzed include Evil Dead, Beetlejuice (upcoming), Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Ultra Man, Rick and Morty

Wisconsin-based manufacturer; released code updates for Evil Dead (Hail to the King wizard mode) and Beetlejuice (Singing in the Stairwell mini-wizard mode)

Benton, Wisconsin manufacturer; released code for Evil Dead (Hail to the King Wizard mode) and Beetlejuice updates

Boutique manufacturer employing limited production strategy (1,000 units typical); three consecutive releases selling above MSRP on secondary market (Evil Dead, Beetlejuice, unnamed next title); conscious decision to maintain scarcity despite expansion opportunity; primary theme: horror franchises

Manufacturer of Evil Dead pinball machine being played in tournament

Wisconsin-based boutique pinball manufacturer; providing five Beetlejuice machines for drawing; praised by Kaneda as having improved most of any pinball manufacturer; willing to provide machines for future title drawings

Manufacturer of Alice Cooper pinball machine being played in tournament

Manufacturer of Beetlejuice and other titles; offering international shipping options; competing with American Pinball

Pinball manufacturer; had booth/setup at Midwest Gaming Classic

Manufacturer of Evil Dead machine discussed in 'This or That' segment

Boutique pinball manufacturer; producing Beetlejuice and Winchester; discussed as Tier 1 manufacturer candidate

Wisconsin-based boutique pinball manufacturer; Kaneda praises as fastest-growing company but criticizes production decisions on Beetlejuice

Boutique pinball manufacturer; completed Evil Dead and Beetlejuice with strong sales; developing Goonies; manufactures ~1,000 units per title per year

Pinball manufacturer; rumored to release either Gremlins or Goonies

Manufacturer with peculiar clues in code mentioned in rumor section

Pinball manufacturer; Eureka has seven Spooky machines; upcoming Goonies title discussed; Ko skeptical of Spooky machines in tournament context.

Manufacturer with YouTube explainer videos for ruleset documentation

Pinball machine manufacturer; has embedded Goonies logo in all Beetlejuice public code releases

Wisconsin-based boutique manufacturer currently viewed as 'hot company'; rumored titles include Goonies and Gremlins with end-of-year reveals expected

Boutique manufacturer; released Beetlejuice at $9,999 which sold out instantly

Wisconsin-based boutique manufacturer; released Evil Dead and Beetlejuice; known for horror themes and comfortable production capacity; mentioned for November release schedule

Manufacturer with upcoming release; Goonies or Gremlins rumored as next title; Beetlejuice in production

Pinball manufacturer; mentioned favorably for speakers and audio quality; competitor to Stern.

Rumored to be considering increased production numbers for 2027 title

Pinball manufacturer; recent releases include Evil Dead and Beetlejuice with notable callout strategies

Manufacturer focused on immersive, collector-friendly games; prioritizes theme and moments over tournament balance; willing to invest in licensing post-sale for game improvements

Boutique manufacturer praised for taking community feedback, improving game quality, and hiring artist Franchie

Manufacturer with confirmed Goonies (2027) and rumored Gremlins and South Park in pipeline

Manufacturer of Beetlejuice; Bugs is developer; handling warranty/support for ramp issues; managing Michael Keaton licensing constraints

Pinball manufacturer; Beetlejuice presentation by Brady Hearn featured at Pintastic

Manufacturer of Evil Dead

Manufacturer of Beetlejuice; horror-themed boutique producer; producing ~1,000 games annually with consistent code update strategy

Boutique manufacturer; ~1,000 units/year production; better value retention than Stern due to limited output

Boutique manufacturer; Kaneda speculates they might eventually sell direct rather than through distributors

Pinball manufacturer of Beetlejuice; Electric Bat hosting launch party May 30th with giveaways

Pinball manufacturer, multiple games displayed at TPF including Beetlejuice, Evil Dead, Texas Chainsaw Massacre

Boutique horror-themed manufacturer competing with Barrels of Fun

Mentioned in passing as using white box packaging, relevant to Stern's packaging change discussion

Manufacturer of Beetlejuice; allocating five units to Canada Club drawing

Pinball manufacturer; Beetlejuice game mentioned as upcoming at Pintastic New England

Manufacturer based in Wisniewski's home state; represented at TPC opening

Pinball manufacturer known for atmosphere, sound design, and content-packed games; produced Beetlejuice

Manufacturer of Evil Dead; produces multiple games with customizable shotgun mod add-on capability

Boutique pinball manufacturer mentioned in context of manufacturing output comparison

Competitor manufacturer; rumored to be working on Planet of the Apes pinball game

Referenced as manufacturing source; Don notes the game 'smells like the Spooky Factory'; unclear if this is a joke or indicates co-manufacturing

Manufacturer; rumored to be developing Goonies game

Pinball manufacturer with active community; employs Brady Hearn for music production

Manufacturer praised for Beetlejuice's quality, brought 17 machines to TPF with exceptional reliability

Boutique manufacturer producing Beetlejuice (1,079 units), referenced for FOMO dynamics with Rick and Morty, Evil Dead

Mentioned as competitor in passing; discussed in context of playfield durability comparisons

Referenced in context of military pinball donation initiative; Spooky Luke mentioned as collaborator

Boutique pinball manufacturer; producing Beetlejuice; commissioned custom topper production

Pinball manufacturer producing Beetlejuice (999 units); subject of feedback controversy and quality discussion

Boutique manufacturer, Beetlejuice behind schedule (~200 units by late March), Christopher Franchi as lead artist, strong theme integration praised

Boutique manufacturer with 19 games at TPF featuring innovative 'experience tent' setup; games maintained reliability despite heavy tournament play

Pinball manufacturer; created sold-out Beetlejuice machine referenced as high-demand example

Major pinball manufacturer with strong market position and collector appeal; priced at ~$9,999; discussed strategic pricing and production decisions

Manufacturer with distinct vibe and quality focus; speculated as potential publisher for Dungeon Crawler Carl; known for depth in game design

Pinball manufacturer featuring Beetlejuice at TPF 2026

Manufacturer that brought Beetlejuice to TPF with inflatable booth display and multiple machines

Pinball manufacturer; Beetlejuice has 19 units on display at TPF; midnight launch event coordination with Roundtable

Manufacturer with strong production momentum; Beetlejuice received positive community feedback; capable of manufacturing 'all Beetlejuices in two weeks'

Boutique manufacturer known for grassroots marketing; games sell out immediately; doesn't need traditional advertising

Boutique manufacturer; released Beetlejuice, criticized for 80 show games strategy, praised for profitability and artist collaboration

19 Beetlejuice machines on TPF show floor; tent booth had fire marshal-mandated lid removal; merchandise and artist presence (Christopher Franchi art)

Boutique pinball manufacturer; Chris Turner executive; produced Yukon Yeti (designed by Dennis Norman) and Beetlejuice (sold out pre-show); using licensed IP as business necessity

Boutique manufacturer; dominant presence at TPF 2026 with sold-out Beetlejuice machines

Pinball manufacturer with prominent TPF 2026 presence featuring Beetlejuice merchandise and display

Boutique pinball manufacturer with 19 Beetlejuice machines on display at TPF 2026

Pinball manufacturer; created Yukon Yeti; Kaneda predicts American Pinball will compete at their level by year's end

Manufacturer of Beetlejuice

Manufacturer; Beetlejuice sold out within 48 hours; discussed for theme immersion focus over gameplay complexity

Boutique pinball manufacturer; sponsors of the episode; producing Beetlejuice; booth partner with Sterling Martin and Don Garrison at TPF

Referenced as cautionary example of complexity when offering extensive a la carte customization options in manufacturing

Boutique pinball manufacturer with presence at Expo 2025, praised for theme integration and light shows

Boutique pinball manufacturer releasing Beetlejuice; prior release was Evil Dead

Manufacturer of Beetlejuice (2025)

Manufacturer of Evil Dead; achieved three TWIPY wins; positioned as boutique manufacturer with 13+ years of learning

Boutique manufacturer ruled out as unlikely candidate; focuses on horror/nostalgia properties

Pinball manufacturer; Scott Denise developed custom UV-reactive ring formula for Avatar; Pinball Life distribution channel.

Employer of Christopher Franchi; approved permission for Franchi to work on American Pinball project

Pinball manufacturer mentioned as excited about upcoming titles in their pipeline

Boutique pinball manufacturer; produces limited-run games; operates conservative expansion strategy

Pinball manufacturer sponsoring the podcast episode, producing Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Scooby Doo, and Looney Tunes machines

Manufacturer of Beetlejuice pinball game; host/partner for the midnight release event

Pinball manufacturer launching Beetlejuice on October 14th with midnight release events

Competing pinball manufacturer, mentioned by Jack Guarneri as company that has entered the market alongside JJP

Wisconsin-based pinball manufacturer where Don works; produced Evil Dead and Beetlejuice

Wisconsin-based pinball manufacturer; showcased Beetlejuice and full back catalog at Pinball at the Beach; ~10 Beetlejuice units

Boutique pinball manufacturer based in Benton, Wisconsin; producer of Beetlejuice and Evil Dead pinball

Manufacturer of Beetlejuice pinball machine; latest game release

Manufacturer of TNA; McRae notes Spooky's ball is noticeably larger than Stern's

Manufacturer of Evil Dead; return to form with 2024 release

Pinball manufacturer praised by Neil for superior build quality and component choices

Manufacturer of Dungeons & Dragons pinball machine

Manufacturer of Evil Dead pinball machine; Neil comments on durability concerns with the launcher bracket

Manufacturer based near Chicago/Wisconsin; brought ~10 Beetlejuice machines and all Spooky games ever made to Pinball at the Beach

Pinball manufacturer known for customer-focused business model; recently added 'Jump in the Line' song to Beetlejuice

Manufacturer with alternative playfield hole positioning process that avoids Hammerstein press issues; mentioned as contrast to Stern's approach

Manufacturer currently focused on Beetlejuice production, planning Goonies reveal and future Gremlins game

Game manufacturer; bringing Pokemon and Beetlejuice machines to TPF 2025; sponsoring additional canopy space; designers Jack Danger, George Gomez, Tanyo Klyce doing seminars; releasing Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Scooby Doo, Looney Tunes

Pinball manufacturer; releasing Three Musketeers at TPF; Beetlejuice game secured Sonora song license

Boutique pinball manufacturer; successfully negotiated licensing for Harry Belafonte's 'Jump In The Line' for Beetlejuice; next game rumored to be The Goonies widebody

Referenced regarding Beetlejuice game, Jump in the Line licensing, upcoming unannounced title with high demand; producing magnetic flipper button decals

Pinball manufacturer and game developer known for horror/spooky-themed machines (Halloween, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Evil Dead, Beetlejuice). Recently secured 'Jump in the Line' licensing; working on undisclosed new IP deal described as genre-shifting.

Wisconsin boutique manufacturer; recently raised prices; building The Jetsons machine; known for horror themes and quality machines

Manufacturer entering topper market with Alice Cooper: Nightmare Castle topper as first official offering

Wisconsin-based pinball manufacturer producing Rick and Morty and Alice Cooper Nightmare Castle games

Boutique pinball manufacturer releasing Tandem Games (Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Looney Tunes) with new playfield layout.

Boutique manufacturer following JJP's collector-focused model; took a decade to establish itself as significant competitor

Manufacturer of Beetlejuice

Manufacturer willing to include profanity in games; potentially suited for DCC; Beetlejuice production volume debated

Boutique pinball manufacturer; currently producing Evil Dead at 24 units/week in new consolidated factory

Similar-size company to Barrels; produces 65-80 machines/month; maintains dedicated QC department; Don uses as production benchmark

Mentioned in passing context of pinball manufacturers

Boutique manufacturer; has unreleased game with special features; collaborating with Don on midnight release event concept

Wisconsin-based boutique manufacturer, producing Evil Dead with high build quality

Pinball manufacturer, produces Spike 3 platform games

Wisconsin-based boutique pinball manufacturer where Don works; Don loaded Evil Dead machines at their facility; mentioned as hosting Pinball at the Beach attendees

Boutique pinball manufacturer whose Winchester game recently sold out; achieving record market dominance

Manufacturer; Beetlejuice confirmed for 2026; described as 'Spooky 3.0' era with Rick and Morty, Evil Dead as prior successes

Manufacturer; released TCM, Looney Tunes, Scooby-Doo, Evil Dead, and Beetlejuice; recently experienced commercial success trajectory

Boutique Wisconsin-based pinball manufacturer; released Beetlejuice as latest game; known for horror themes and quality machines

Boutique manufacturer; discussed regarding potential Simpsons Treehouse of Horror game concept.

Pinball manufacturer; producer of Evil Dead game; designed by Spooky Luke and others

Wisconsin-based boutique manufacturer ramping up Beetlejuice production on January 5, 2025

Manufacturer of Beetlejuice pinball machine; managing supply, website orders, and public release timing

Boutique pinball manufacturer; discussed for topper innovations, Evil Dead code updates, upcoming title timeline

Manufacturer of pinball games; recent releases include Evil Dead; holds 'special place' in host Davey's heart

Pinball manufacturer known for horror-themed games

Announced Beetlejuice title for November 14 release; reportedly invested heavily in voice audio recognition technology

Pinball manufacturer; described as currently most exciting in industry; producing Evil Dead, Beetlejuice, Texas Chainsaw Massacre

Boutique manufacturer; released 'Ghost Glass' aftermarket product

Manufacturer of Beetlejuice; implementing conservative production strategy (1,000 units) for controlled growth

Boutique manufacturer; released Scooby-Doo; credited with creative bookcase flipper diverter

Wisconsin-based boutique pinball manufacturer, subject of the episode discussion

Modern pinball manufacturer; Vic appeared on their podcast with Joe Newhart

Pinball manufacturer; brings failed production backbox art units to TPF for sale at low prices (~$200)

Boutique manufacturer; games discussed as examples of consistent secondary market depreciation

Growing manufacturer producing Scooby-Doo with three licensed games in development pipeline

Boutique manufacturer; shipping Halloween and The Twilight Zone with known armor defect in clearcoat finish; quality control concerns; high refund risk if offered due to customer dissatisfaction

Boutique manufacturer cited as successful disruptor alongside Haggis, mentioned for Rick and Morty launch

Pinball manufacturer with Rick and Morty game in production/shipping phase

Manufacturer noted for sold-out Halloween and Ultraman games with smaller production runs and specific niche IP strategy.

Manufacturer of Rick and Morty; original development team departed; unfulfilled content update promises damaged sales potential.

Modern pinball manufacturer whose EM dungeon segment discusses vintage United and Bally bingo machines

Pinball manufacturer with recent Scooby-Doo and Fathom 2.0 releases. Discussed alongside Stern and JJP for market positioning and difficulty strategy.

Boutique pinball manufacturer competing with Stern on price; games more expensive than Star Wars Pro after price restructuring

Pinball manufacturer; produced Total Nuclear Annihilation (rumored best-seller); previous production was Rob Zombie (300 units)

Boutique manufacturer in Benton, Wisconsin; produced 600-700 Scooby-Doo units in <1 year; no capacity for new games in 2023

Boutique manufacturer expanding facility capacity and beginning production on Scooby-Doo; known for recent Interview with Bug

Modern pinball manufacturer; features James Willing discussing EM games

Pinball manufacturer that donated items to the charity auction

Boutique Wisconsin-based pinball manufacturer; just announced Halloween-themed machine with advanced playfield complexity

Manufacturer of Beetlejuice; discussed for production speed, show game strategy, Spooky Speak feature reliability

Pinball manufacturer developing Alice Cooper; known for using LCD screens in games

Boutique manufacturer referenced contextually

Independent pinball manufacturer based in Benton, Wisconsin; central topic of quality control and pricing discussion

Modern pinball manufacturer; produces their own games; hosts 'EM Dungeon Master' segment on their podcast covering EM toys and bingo repair; releases episodes on the first of each month

Pinball manufacturer; designing Total Nuclear Annihilation, which has sold more units than any previous Spooky game

Manufacturer releasing Alice Cooper's Nightmare Castle; running Spooky Pinball Podcast

Pinball manufacturer; makes own playfields; experienced past issues with TNA; no reported issues with Alice Cooper

Manufacturer with quality issue involving incorrectly-pitched machine legs; uses Multimorphic P3 boards

Pinball manufacturer known for Pirates game, recent interview with Keith Johnson about design strategy

Manufacturer; Alice Cooper's Nightmare Castle in stock in Australia per Rodden Osborne report

Pinball manufacturer; portfolio includes Rick and Morty, Scooby-Doo, TNA, Halloween, and Ultraman; discussed in context of game quality evolution

Pinball manufacturer known for strong customer service; uses Multimorphic P3 boards; Dave Brennan has experience with their games

Referenced as highly trustworthy manufacturer with reliable delivery; used as comparison point for Deeproot's manufacturing credibility concerns

Boutique manufacturer with Bug conducting regular weekly livestreams as proven sales strategy

Pinball manufacturer working on unrevealed new game; rumored Beetlejuice project by Kaneda appears unconfirmed

Pinball manufacturer; described as living/dying on every release due to smaller margins

Manufacturer developing two simultaneous titles with separate teams; pattern of code maturation delays from Ultraman/Halloween era

Pinball manufacturer; Erika mentions being excited about their 2024 releases.

Manufacturer of Beetlejuice; praised for mechanical engineering and visual design

Wisconsin-based boutique pinball manufacturer; manufacturer of Beetlejuice machine under review

Competitor manufacturer; not dominant in UK location market per industry analysis

Mentioned as pinball manufacturer with games discussed in mode choice framework

Pinball manufacturer; noted as focusing on horror/movie themes rather than music pins

Pinball manufacturer; podcast hosts' dream choice to produce Twin Peaks machine

Manufacturer of Evil Dead and other titles; described as having a successful sell-out model; different business strategy from Stern/JJP

One of three consistently executing manufacturers; upcoming Beetlejuice game already sold out

Referenced as transparent about sales figures (888 Evil Dead units); contrasted favorably with major manufacturers' opacity.

Praised for sustainable one-game-per-year business model; Evil Dead nearing 50% production completion

Pinball manufacturer; mentioned as producing 'safe' investment titles alongside Stern

Boutique pinball manufacturer shipping Rick and Morty; partnering with Ben Heck and Chicago Gaming Company

Modern pinball manufacturer that hosts the EM Dungeon podcast segment

Pinball manufacturer; James Willing works at M Dungeon location operated by Spooky Pinball

Pinball manufacturer; Jason subscribed to Fang Club in March for announcement of The Nightmare Before Christmas 2.0

Boutique manufacturer with secured 4-5 major licenses for next 4-5 years; sole manufacturer maintaining FOMO; upcoming game expected to be instant sellout at $13k MSRP

Manufacturer of Rick and Morty pinball game

Boutique pinball manufacturer that recently lowered prices on certain machine tiers; Doc interviewed them in November 2023

Pinball manufacturer; announced TNA 2.0 through Fang Club. Subject of customer service complaints regarding pricing communication and unfulfilled welcome gifts.

Manufacturer of Galactic Tank Force; criticized for unresponsive customer service and multiple quality/reliability issues

Manufacturer attending Pinball Life event (not Expo) with TNA designer Scott Danese

Pinball manufacturer; Luke and Morgan are crew members; sponsored/invited the trip through Stefan

Boutique pinball manufacturer showing significant quality improvements with Evil Dead

Boutique pinball manufacturer; producing Texas Chainsaw Massacre (on order to Shane)

Boutique pinball manufacturer mentioned in broader industry discussion

Pinball manufacturer mentioned for quality control issues with insert cutouts on playfields

Manufacturer with 'a lot of mojo, momentum' but limited theme diversity; needs to expand portfolio

Manufacturer of Total Nuclear Annihilation, working with Ryan C to resolve voltage issues on Australian machine

Boutique pinball manufacturer mentioned in context of game announcements

Wisconsin-based boutique pinball manufacturer; producing Evil Dead (888 units), with Beetlejuice rumored as future release; recently hired Christopher Franchi as lead artist

Referenced as competitor; compared facility size and production strategy to BOF; uses pre-announcement deposit model

Boutique pinball manufacturer; expanding to new facility in Benton; discussed production, pricing, and future strategy

Pinball manufacturer; sent Don Scooby-Doo topper early for testing; has also released Looney Tunes

Pinball manufacturer; developing Evil Dead; implemented new factory with testing rigs; known for direct customer feedback integration

Wisconsin-based pinball manufacturer, relationship building with Don began at Louisville show around Scooby launch, wife of host is friends with Spooky team

Texas-based boutique manufacturer; recently released Labyrinth (750 of 1,100 sold); producing ~40 games/week

Pinball manufacturer; Don has active subscription and commits to buying their next game regardless of details; known for quality games and responsive support

Niche manufacturer focusing on immersive themes with selective IP; known for frequent code updates (biweekly); recent hiring of Christopher Franchi as exclusive artist marks strategic shift

Upcoming Evil Dead release

Manufacturer; America's Most Honored cited as respectable debut with some bug issues

Producing Cactus Canyon and Pulp Fiction; both titles experiencing production delays due to supply chain issues (topper and apron quality on Cactus Canyon)

Beetlejuice manufacturer; expected to refine code throughout development cycle

Pinball manufacturer for which Zach Manning creates content (featurettes, trailers)

Tier-1 manufacturer mentioned as one of six core companies; criticized for mechanical design vs. Dutch Pinball

Released Scooby-Doo; announced five-year post-launch code support policy

Manufacturer of the Beetlejuice pinball machine being unboxed and set up; game features ball saves, upper playfield area, motorized topper, and active code support

Manufacturer known for feature-rich games, pre-order deposit model, vertical integration of parts, recent releases include Scooby-Doo and Looney Tunes

Pinball manufacturer producing Total Nuclear Annihilation (renamed title)

Manufacturer with Scooby-Doo in production; criticized for lack of proven track record in code quality

Wisconsin-based manufacturer, developed Looney Tunes and Scooby-Doo, improved servo engineering and layout design in newer games

Boutique pinball manufacturer; specializes in horror themes including Evil Dead, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Looney Tunes; subject of Retro Ralph's critical assessment

Smaller manufacturer praised for sustainable production practices; cited as model for keeping runs small and not overextending.

Competing manufacturer; mentioned as source of unsold distributor inventory straining distributor cash flow

Established pinball manufacturer that lost multiple key talents (Van Ness, Denise, Kerins) to Barrels of Fun over IP disputes and compensation issues.

Manufacturer based in Benton, Wisconsin; recent games (Halloween, Ultraman) criticized for incomplete code; upcoming Scooby-Doo is described as 'make or break' title

Manufacturer halfway through Scooby-Doo production; planning larger factory move; no new releases until late 2024

Competitor also using P-Rock boards; reference for modular system architecture

Manufacturer of Scooby-Doo; criticized for consistent quality control issues despite premium pricing ($10K+); hasty production by young staff

Manufacturer of Scooby-Doo (code-complete, $13,000+ fully loaded); expected to debut at March 2023 TPF

Manufacturer of Dialed In (described as worst seller but best game); Pirates in early production

Independent pinball manufacturer ranked second in segment; games discussed include America's Most Haunted, Rick and Morty, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Total Nuclear Annihilation, Evil Dead

Boutique pinball manufacturer launching Scooby-Doo with 1,969 unit production run

Manufacturer still building Looney Tunes and Texas Chainsaw Massacre games; criticized for uninspiring themes

Boutique manufacturer praised for selling through all productions; recommended as destination for Chris Turner

Boutique manufacturer; animations criticized by Kaneda as inferior to Stern despite similar pricing

Pinball manufacturer; praised for successful Evil Dead launch (650+ units in one week) and community-focused approach.

Pinball manufacturer; currently selling Total Nuclear Annihilation 2.0; next original title in development with alleged major improvements over prior releases

Boutique pinball manufacturer; created April Fool's post mocking Kaneda with fake $19,999 Kaneda topper; praised by Kaneda for community engagement and transparency; communicates openly with players

Boutique manufacturer; rejected Galactic Tank Force pitch from Dennis Norman

Mentioned as one of approximately 6 pinball manufacturers operating 10 years ago

Pinball manufacturer known for Evil Dead and Beetlejuice titles; praised for theme integration and code design; subject of major industry hype and competitive pressure

Boutique pinball manufacturer; discussed for Evil Dead success, reliability improvements, and upcoming Beetlejuice game

Listed as manufacturer option; mentioned as collaborative design group option in designer selection

Manufacturer of Total Nuclear Annihilation; successful original unlicensed IP game

Boutique horror-themed pinball manufacturer; discussed games include America's Most Haunted, Elvira's House of Horrors, Alice Cooper's Nightmare Castle, Halloween

Manufacturer of Halloween pinball; still releasing code updates post-launch; has Scooby-Doo in development.

Manufacturer of Scooby-Doo, Rick and Morty; known for quality issues but praised for shooting mechanics and theme integration

Manufacturer claimed to be developing Beetlejuice, Gremlins, possibly Sonic, and Evil Dead

Positioned by Kaneda as the transparency and professionalism standard in boutique pinball; delivers on production timelines, honest about weekly output, transparent about queue position, communicates like 'grown adults'

Released Looney Tunes, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and Evil Dead in December 2024; games included in worst-of evaluations

Independent manufacturer; Evil Dead title estimated to have sold ~700 of 888 units; rumored to have Goonies game in pipeline

Pinball manufacturer; announcing Scooby-Doo machine December 8th

Manufacturer currently shipping Rick and Morty machines

Manufacturer with sold-out game; gearing up for next release in couple months; described as doing well commercially

Pinball manufacturer; Genghis is distributor experiencing months-long sea freight delays with Evil Dead; next game mentioned but unrevealed

Manufacturer releasing Alice Cooper Nightmare Castle; creating first complete manual; Scott Desiree developing second game with new coder Eric Prepke

Manufacturer with sold-out Evil Dead production (888 units); praised for production quality and value at $10,000 price point

Boutique manufacturer improving with each release; Evil Dead noted as their best game to date

Pinball manufacturer based in Benton, Wisconsin; provides signed merchandise, patches, playfield parts, and apparel; appears in Secret Santa gift exchanges

Boutique manufacturer; direct sales model discussed as alternative to distributor network; contrasted with Stern regarding brand loyalty and community sentiment

Manufacturer of Evil Dead pinball; headquarters location for trailer filming shoot in late August

Manufacturer with mid-December release window; next game is Evil Dead with Christopher Franchion artwork

Manufacturer praised for manufacturing reliability and transparency; criticized for inconsistent game quality outside Scott Danesi designs; based in Benton, Wisconsin

Wisconsin-based pinball manufacturer releasing Rick and Morty with innovative Mega Seeds multiplier mechanic

Pinball manufacturer; has Alice Cooper's Nightmare Castle still waiting to ship; has Twitch channel for game streaming

Boutique manufacturer with new factory building; producing X-Men, Avatar, and upcoming unrevealed titles; praised for quality, community responsiveness, and packed feature sets; operates on lower margins than competitors

Pinball manufacturer using Multimorphic P3 platform

Pinball manufacturer; producing Looney Tunes game; Kaneda suggesting code changes for episode selection

Manufacturer praised for pricing discipline; upcoming Beetlejuice in 2025 release pipeline

Manufacturer; releasing Alice Cooper's Nightmare Castle; had technical stream failures

Pinball manufacturer currently producing Total Nuclear Annihilation and Alice Cooper Nightmare Castle; expanding production pipeline

Competitor manufacturer whose games sound distinctly different from JJP's slot-machine approach

Manufacturer bringing Alice Cooper's Nightmare Castle to Expo 2025

Manufacturer mentioned in discussion of show vendors

Manufacturer of Alice in Wonderland; appears to be focusing on home collector market based on gameplay and complexity

Described as the company Kaneda most wants to be right now; praised for complete code at launch, sold out 888, moving to Evil Dead

Manufacturer praised for market timing advantages; criticized for design detail execution and collector's plaque centering errors on TNA 2.0

Wisconsin-based boutique manufacturer; had dream theme of Godzilla; producing Alice Cooper's Nightmare Castle; founded by Charlie Emery; known for sellouts and passionate collector following

Pinball manufacturer; produced TNA machine with artwork by Matt Andrews

Pinball manufacturer; released John Wick designed by Elliot Eisman

Pinball manufacturer; resolved playfield clear-coating and art adhesion issues through in-house proprietary process; upcoming title mentioned; called Alice Cooper in pipeline

Boutique pinball manufacturer, manages production of TNA and Alice Cooper Nightmare Castle, has podcast with Charlie and Bug

Pinball manufacturer; producing Alice Cooper's Nightmare Castle; attending Pinball Expo; having release party at Pinball Life

Boutique pinball manufacturer; launching fan club with two membership tiers; slower production cycle (~500-600 machines per year); developing game bling and transferable features

Manufacturer producing TNA and Alice Cooper's Nightmare Castle; employing Scott Danesi for game #2 development; described as boutique company with slow production rollout.

Pinball manufacturer with designers Charlie Emery and Scott Danesi; contracted for Total Nuclear Annihilation production

Pinball manufacturer rumored to be developing Goonies; publicly accused Stern of stealing Godzilla license during past negotiations.

Independent pinball manufacturer; completed TNA (Impact) production at 550 units; moving to Alice Cooper's Nightmare Castle; attending Texas Pinball Festival

Pinball manufacturer; used photo leak strategy for Alice Cooper Nightmare Castle announcement

Pinball manufacturer; Todd Tuckey praised Total Nuclear Annihilation as 'best game of the year' and 'incredible street-level game'; he played it at Pintastic and filmed footage

Pinball manufacturer mentioned in context of new-in-box market tier

Produced 500 units of Alice Cooper Nightmare Castle; revealed at TPF 2018; Scott Denise working on second game (not being revealed at TPF 2019)

Boutique horror-themed pinball manufacturer with three games in development; known for licensing relationships and quality craftsmanship

Pinball manufacturer; Scott Denise's next game rumored to be revealed in December 2019; Alice Cooper game in market with new PETG magnet protection mod available

Wisconsin-based boutique pinball manufacturer; known for horror-themed games and cohesive design philosophy

Pinball manufacturer; released Alice Cooper Nightmare Castle, TNA by Scott Denise