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

Pinball manufacturer; currently shipping Alice Cooper's Nightmare Castle; 100+ units shipped, 400 remaining in production pipeline

Top-3 pinball manufacturer; released Alice Cooper Nightmare Castle with problematic rollout; conscious decision to avoid Pinball Expo

Boutique pinball manufacturer, next game in development by Scott Denisi

Boutique pinball manufacturer; in-house manufacturing of playfields, cabinets, back glasses; working on multiple licensed games with horror theme hints.

Manufacturer; Alice Cooper Nightmare Castle game now one year in production; Alice Cooper integrating game design into stage production

Manufacturer; minimal representation at Pinberg 2019; planning to test Alice Cooper at competitive venues

Pinball manufacturer; donated merchandise for final Pinball Awards event

Pinball manufacturer; released Rick and Morty machine; sold 750 pre-orders in ~5 hours; owned by Chuck family; 18.5-month production timeline

Pinball manufacturer; released interactive topper for Alice Cooper Nightmare Castle at $299; stepping up quality and innovation

Wisconsin-based boutique manufacturer; Bowen Kerins designing upcoming title; pioneered manufacturer podcasting

Boutique pinball manufacturer; developing Rick and Morty with Eric Kripke and Bowen Kerins; ships early next year

Pinball manufacturer; praised for exceptional customer service on defective Alice Cooper machine; uses Multimorphic boards

Manufacturer with 19 full-time employees, 500 games/year capacity; launching Fan Club membership model for pre-order access

Boutique pinball manufacturer; early pioneer of industry podcasts; represented in news segment

Pinball manufacturer known for sustainable one-game-per-year model, creator of Total Nuclear Annihilation

Boutique pinball manufacturer preparing new game announcement

Wisconsin-based boutique pinball manufacturer; launched Fang Club membership program with two membership tiers

Manufacturer with 2016 releases including Rob Zombie game and contract manufacturing work on Domino's

Non-Stern manufacturer; Beetlejuice performed well; maintains production limits for quality control; rumored next title may exceed Beetlejuice hype

Pinball manufacturer; Alice Cooper's Nightmare Castle experiencing memory cache reset issues; next title in development

Manufacturer announcing Rick and Morty pinball machine; 750-unit production run

Pinball manufacturer; announced Rick and Morty as upcoming title; positioned as strong 2020 competitor to Stern

Manufacturer providing free animated interactive toppers to all Rick and Morty early buyers

Manufacturer of Ninja Eclipse; praised for transparency, customer communication, and responsible production practices; working on Evil Dead next; cult-focused theme strategy

Pinball manufacturer; hired Christopher Franchi as exclusive artist; employs designers Ben Heck and Spooky Luke; hosts suggest design depth still needs improvement

Pinball manufacturer; praised for Evil Dead game

Christopher Franchi's employer; future projects will incorporate AI usage disclosed by Franchi

Manufacturer; Scooby-Doo had significant early switch issues; AJ provides strong customer support; games have quirky characteristics

Manufactures Looney Tunes, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Scooby-Doo; hosts note 'spooky's best is yet to come'

Pinball manufacturer mentioned as requiring licensing coordination with Zach for marketing/promotional content

Boutique manufacturer; Evil Dead currently performing well with strong community interest and direct customer engagement

Newer manufacturer mentioned as beneficiary of community support during early growth phase

Competitor whose recent game announcement preceded GTF release by months, creating timing conflict for GTF marketing.

Pinball manufacturer in collaboration with CGC and Ben Heck on rumored Monty Python project

Manufacturer believed to have Beetlejuice as next release and Gremlins planned for December; known for creative teasers

Manufacturer of Scooby-Doo pinball machine; described as having strong pre-order sales but facing market hesitation due to game difficulty

Manufacturer with multiple award-winning 2025 releases (Evil Dead, Dungeons & Dragons, Beetlejuice); known for innovation in toppers and themes

Manufacturer noted for Evil Dead production success (888 units sold, 750+ toppers purchased).

Manufacturer; predicted December 2024 holiday-themed game release (recurring pattern)

Manufacturer of Rick and Morty pinball machine

Manufacturer of Galactic Tank Force and other games, Retro Ralph has played their titles

Pinball manufacturer announcing Evil Dead game with focus on theme authenticity and production reliability

Competitor manufacturer; not reporting significant supply chain delays

Manufacturer of Looney Tunes, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Ninja Eclipse, and other games; uses new board set; known for unconventional layouts.

Manufacturer known for long-term code support; releasing Scooby topper; had 300 viewers on live stream discussing new code

Expected to complete production run of Scooby Doo by end of year (December release possible)

Manufacturer of Total Nuclear Annihilation machine.

Pinball manufacturer; Bug is co-owner and creative director

Smaller manufacturer known for FOMO-driven business model; regained FOMO momentum with Evil Dead and Beetlejuice after losing it with Scooby Doo overproduction; better at securing niche and major licenses; brand stock up

Referenced as hypothetical Die Hard publisher; dealer notes Die Hard as untouched/smart license opportunity

Referenced as having reliability issues but producing games with strong design appeal; compared favorably to AP in terms of design execution

Manufacturer of Alice Cooper's Nightmare Castle

Manufacturer of Total Nuclear Annihilation table acquired by host

Recently launched officially licensed Scooby-Doo Where Are You topper; expanding into premium accessory market; has relationship with Warner Brothers for licensing

Pinball manufacturer; Alice Cooper mentioned as their product, praised for quality

Pinball manufacturer; planning large booth with multiple Looney Tunes games at TPF; popular draw for attendees.

Developer of Looney Tunes; criticized for toy design (rotating Tasmanian Devil) and topper RGB effects

Manufacturer mentioned in context of upcoming games pipeline

Manufacturer praised for quality improvement (replacing mozzarella glue), creative theme selection, willingness to take risks; still uses some 3D printing

Manufacturer showing improved build quality on Looney Tunes with no issues reported in initial unboxing

Manufacturer referenced regarding potential Nightmare on Elm Street and Killer Clowns from Outer Space projects

Manufacturer of Predator; criticized for weak business practices, poor communication, and manufacturing quality issues

Boutique pinball manufacturer; known for strict no-transfer policy on reserved games; ships only to original purchaser; serves as model for anti-flipping approach.

Pinball manufacturer. Changed allocation system to pre-launch notification in response to dealer advocacy.

Pinball manufacturer, source of aftermarket mods discussed (green plastic, pin stadiums, reactor plunger)

Mentioned in context of 2026 announcements; host predicts no boutique product runs; focused on lower production and quality maintenance.

Boutique pinball manufacturer based in Wisconsin; owned/operated by Bug and Charlie Emery; known for horror-themed games.

December release window with Evil Dead; praised for avoiding shared designs

Boutique pinball manufacturer announced as developer of Alice Cooper's Nightmare Castle

Pinball manufacturer; known for creative game designs and mechanical features; limited production capacity compared to Stern; mentioned for potential Fallout collaboration; some reliability issues cited on location-played machines

Pinball manufacturer rumored to be releasing Beetlejuice or Gremlins next; taking distributor lists

Boutique manufacturer; releasing Evil Dead as flagship 2025 title; known for transparency and customer service

Pinball manufacturer that released Halloween and Ultraman games (mentioned in industry news).

Referenced as manufacturer where secondary market pricing is $2,000 less than original pre-order pricing (Scooby-Doo example)

Manufacturer; Kaneda predicts Looney Tunes as next release with Princess Bride and Texas Chainsaw Massacre in pipeline

Boutique manufacturer; major quality control issues cited during Scooby-Doo production; soldering and board assembly problems documented

Pinball manufacturer; James Willing is associated; referenced for industry expertise

Pinball manufacturer; employs Dave Van Ness on creative and licensing work

Pinball manufacturer positioned favorably for providing free toppers with Rick and Morty machine

Pinball manufacturer that Robert Mueller attempted to acquire but was rejected

Pinball manufacturer; David Peck has purchased Spooky machines in recent years (alternative to Stern)

Recognized as impressive manufacturer by hosts during discussion of pinball manufacturing difficulty

Manufacturer with booth at Expo; participated in raffle giveaways

Competitor pinball manufacturer; Don owns two of their machines

Manufacturer of Labyrinth and Texas Chainsaw Massacre; praised for build quality, passion, and dual-audience design approach

Mentioned as Don's favorite manufacturer; exhibits at conventions

Boutique pinball manufacturer; recent game launches discussed as part of market analysis.

Wisconsin-based manufacturer; released Halloween update 1.11; rumored Monty Python collaboration partner; games discussed: Halloween, Ultraman

Currently producing Scooby-Doo (500+ units sold, delivery expected fall); building new single-level facility; expressed interest in Jumanji theme; community-focused, accessible company culture

Manufacturer; Halloween received major code update (new animations, LCD effects, lighting); 1,250 units all sold, no future production planned

Pinball manufacturer; building Scooby-Doo at 800-900 units; ramped production to 24 games/week; expanding factory capacity

Established boutique manufacturer; America's Most Haunted cited as model launch strategy (limited run to build goodwill)

Pinball manufacturer; provided replacement parts to Don for Halloween game restoration

Established boutique manufacturer; first game was America's Most Haunted (~100 units); model referenced as template for new manufacturers

Pinball manufacturer known for transparent factory video updates showing production progress

Boutique pinball manufacturer based in Benton, Wisconsin; currently producing Scooby-Doo at 28 games/week; ~50 employees; known for horror-themed and licensed IP games

Pinball manufacturer; currently producing Scooby-Doo; noted for playfield quality and steady production progress

Manufacturer; released Scooby-Doo; approximately 750 units shipped by mid-2023, ~1,400-1,500 total pre-orders; expanding production capacity; rumors of new games including Looney Tunes, Monty Python, Princess Bride

Manufacturer of Rick and Morty; original retail $7,500; now secondary market $11,000-$12,500

Pinball manufacturer; praised by Don for superior LE value proposition (Scooby-Doo Creeper Armor collector's edition)

Wisconsin-based boutique manufacturer; not unveiling new game at Expo; hosting Don's raffles

Pinball manufacturer currently producing Beetlejuice; Don works there

Family-owned boutique manufacturer; contrasted with Turner/Barrels of Fun as fully dependent on game sales for livelihood

Pinball manufacturer, developing Scooby-Doo game

Boutique pinball manufacturer; bringing Alice Cooper with new code to Midwest Gaming Classic

Wisconsin-based pinball manufacturer; TNA (Total Nuclear Annihilation) sold 430+ units; Scott Denise developing new game

Boutique manufacturer; Scooby-Doo still in latter stages of build; sold three of five Scooby-Doo units at Expo; hinted at next game reveal

Boutique manufacturer with 200-300 Scooby-Doo CEs remaining in production before Bloodsucker/Standard editions

Manufacturer of Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Looney Tunes; games now entering public location playtesting phase

Pinball manufacturer known for using 3D-printed parts, particularly for Halloween lift motors.

Manufacturer of Halloween pinball machine being reviewed; subject of bug reports and code quality discussion

Manufacturer that includes upgrades (shakers, art blades, custom side rails) in CE tier pricing; praised for value compared to Stern

Don has pitched Pee-wee Herman themed pinball machine idea to them

Growing pinball manufacturer producing ~28 games per week; Don visited factory and picked up Scooby-Doo CE #753

Pinball manufacturer; created Rick and Morty which Don owns and modded

Manufacturer of Total Nuclear Annihilation

Pinball manufacturer; rumored to have Monty Python machine in prototype; secretive about production pipeline

Manufacturer of Ultraman; developer of code being discussed and critiqued

Producing Scooby-Doo machines; Don has ordered one and anticipates delivery within a year

Boutique pinball manufacturer; currently streaming weekly on Twitch; has three games in production; building at 28 games/week

Pinball manufacturer with Scooby-Doo in production, rumored to work on dual-theme machine with Texas Chainsaw Massacre

Pinball manufacturer from small-town Wisconsin praised for efficiency and quality; known for Rick and Morty game; also makes TNT and America's Most Haunted

Pinball machine manufacturer; mentioned as potential recipient of UI feedback

Boutique pinball manufacturer praised by hosts for commitment to artistic vision, mechanical innovation, cult-appropriate licensing, and fan-first design philosophy despite some reliability/support challenges.

Boutique pinball manufacturer; delivered Halloween and Ultraman games in 2021 using same layout

Pinball manufacturer; producing TNA and Alice Cooper's Nightmare Castle; began simultaneous production of both titles

Boutique pinball manufacturer with ~12-14 employees, presented as model boutique company blueprint

Wisconsin-based boutique manufacturer, produces Total Nuclear Annihilation (TNA).

Developer of Looney Tunes pinball game with new voice acting instead of original Mel Blanc

Notable by absence at expo; no machines displayed except homebrew DNA project

Pinball manufacturer; subject of criticism regarding Rick and Morty code update promises and build quality

Pinball manufacturer; released Scooby-Doo at TPF; praised for customer service and game design

Manufacturer cited as example of company that reveals only final production versions

Pinball manufacturer mentioned in conversation about current active companies

Manufacturer; announced TNA 2.0 remake (Sep 2022); praised for revealing games when production-ready

Pinball manufacturer associated with Jack Danger's design work

Boutique manufacturer; Kaneda references 'juggernaut theme' coming soon but does not reveal details

Wisconsin-based boutique manufacturer; sold 1,750 units in one day (Halloween/Ultraman) in 2021; major financial success but brand erosion from incomplete games and high secondary market sell-offs

Manufacturer of Scooby-Doo; known for high art quality; managing QC issues in early production

Manufacturer releasing Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Looney Tunes as tandem games with shared playfield layout

Manufacturer of Rick and Morty; Tom owns Rick and Morty; discussed as manufacturer with distinct design approach

Manufacturer; producing 40 games/week; new Halloween Expert Mode code coming; will complete Halloween/Ultraman games by year-end; Zach predicts new unannounced game before year-end

Established manufacturer; produces games that can be good but variable in quality

Pinball manufacturer based in Wisconsin; shut down completely in April 2020 due to state mandate

Family-owned pinball manufacturer expanding facility operations to increase production capacity; ran 11-year podcast series that ended; has Rick and Morty in production

Boutique manufacturer mentioned in context of game themes and design philosophy

Mentioned as a pinball manufacturer in tribalism context

Pinball manufacturer referenced in context of Iron Maiden production.

Pinball manufacturer; produces Rick and Morty, TNA, and other titles; implemented Fang Club membership ($45) for early pre-order access; website crashed during Rick and Morty launch

Boutique horror-themed pinball manufacturer; announcing third game at $6,295 with no LE tier

Pinball manufacturer with close relationship with Shane; multiple games at Ace Goge; Alice Cooper machine mentioned

Pinball manufacturer; pumping out Scooby-Doo machines weekly; strong production capacity

Boutique-to-major pinball manufacturer announcing Scooby-Doo licensed game; second-largest licensing player after Stern

Pinball manufacturer releasing Scooby-Doo next; questioned ability to compete with Stern and Gomez/Elwin design output

Boutique manufacturer; predicted to release new game (possibly Scooby-Doo) in December 2022; Kaneda predicts it will win 'pinball winter' hype battle

Manufacturer adding wizard modes to Halloween and Ultraman; community views these updates as insufficient

Previously manufactured 300 Jetsons machines for Nick Parks; not involved in current Funhaus project

Boutique manufacturer; mentioned in context of Foo Fighters IP discussion

Competitor with Evil Dead title; sales data cited (~700 units in ~1 month) as evidence of theme demand mismatch

Pinball manufacturer; Scooby-Doo announcement generated immediate pre-order demand despite limited reveal info

Pinball manufacturer; released Scooby-Doo with new Daphne code mode

Pinball manufacturer; releasing TNA 1.2 with SCORBIT integration

Manufacturer known for selling out games immediately upon release and maintaining reliable production; cited as example of trusted company

Manufacturer announcing new game at Comic-Con within next 1-2 days (per Ken's statement)

Manufacturer; mentioned positively for code updates; fewer quality issues than previous machines

Manufacturer; team present at TPF

Reference comparison point: successful boutique pinball manufacturer that started with one game and scaled organically, contrasted with Deep Root's unsustainable expansion strategy

Pinball manufacturer releasing new games with innovative modular connector design

Manufacturer mentioned regarding direct-to-consumer sales model and upcoming releases (Looney Tunes, Texas Chainsaw, Evil Dead)

Manufacturer with new game coming soon; Kaneda sees potential but has mechanical concerns

Manufacturer; rumored to have Beetlejuice, Goonies, Gremlins, and Evil Dead in pipeline

Manufacturer improving with each release; criticized for cheap monitor quality; discussed as candidate for next breakthrough if given stronger theme (Beetlejuice, Goonies, Sonic)

Manufacturer mentioned as having fewer playfield chipping issues, though T&A model affected

Boutique pinball manufacturer; created Beetlejuice; praised for innovative and unconventional design choices; based in Minnesota (one state over from Lit arcade)

Manufacturer of Ultraman CE; known for use of addressable LEDs and HDMI direct capture capability

Referenced as executing better than American Pinball

Manufacturer of Rob Zombie's Spookshow International; responsible for game design, production, and code development

Wisconsin-based boutique manufacturer; focus of value depreciation analysis for Halloween and Ultraman

Boutique pinball manufacturer releasing Alice Cooper's Nightmare Castle machine

Manufacturer and producer of America's Most Haunted machine

Manufacturer of Guardians; mentioned in context of Insider Connected score design issues

Pinball manufacturer; creator of Ultraman, Scooby-Doo, and other games discussed on stream

Manufacturer of TNA; referenced throughout stream discussion

Manufacturer with Bug as representative, Christopher Franchi now exclusive artist

Boutique pinball manufacturer known for horror themes, quality durability; has released Halloween, Ultraman, upcoming Scooby-Doo

Manufacturer mentioned in context of competitive landscape and release timing

Competitor manufacturer known for using LE/limited production strategies; Kaneda notes Multimorphic's divergence from this model.

Pinball manufacturer with reliability issues related to servo usage; making Goonies game

Pinball manufacturer; Orbital Albert expressed hope Potter license would not go to Spooky due to design philosophy concerns

Manufacturer potentially announcing new game at Expo

Boutique pinball manufacturer; producing Beetlejuice pinball; currently manufacturing 2 games per day; has 50+ units built, pipeline extends to 80+ units.

Small boutique pinball manufacturer facing viability concerns due to small company size and fixed overhead costs during market collapse

Manufacturer releasing multiple models (Rob Zombie, Jetsons, America's Most Wanted); Ryan C. critiques America's Most Wanted for clunky design

Boutique pinball manufacturer; Christopher Franchi referenced Charlie from Spooky as potential developer for Monster Cereals theme

Manufacturer of Evil Dead (highly praised, sold out); next likely title is Beetlejuice; Kaneda praises company vibes and authenticity

Boutique manufacturer with proven December launch strategy; Kaneda cites them as example of smart market positioning

Competitor; manufactures one game at a time (Evil Dead, upcoming Beetlejuice); contrasted favorably against Stern's rapid release model

Mentioned as likely to raise prices with next game after Rick and Morty release

Boutique pinball manufacturer; praised for Rick and Morty topper announcement and customer appreciation gesture

Pinball manufacturer with Evil Dead game in early code, wide body format

Pinball manufacturer that adopted P-Rock control system; influenced by Scott Denise

Boutique pinball manufacturer releasing Evil Dead; subject of pricing, theme strategy, and acquisition analysis

Luke from Spooky mentioned in context of Evil Dead quality issues

Pinball manufacturer; next game not expected until end of year per Kaneda

Boutique manufacturer; praised for Evil Dead and upcoming mainstream themes; previously used unlimited CE strategy

Manufacturer that recently hired Christopher Franchi for Evil Dead

Smaller manufacturer; currently producing Evil Dead (~300 units per Kaneda's report)

Pinball manufacturer; contrasted with Deep Root as example of a manufacturer with strong community support and positive reception (e.g., Rick and Morty)

Manufacturer of Evil Dead; discussed for potential stall ball mode additions

Third-tier manufacturer; has produced 8+ games; positioned as #2 alternative before Guns N' Roses shifted JJP to #2

Pinball manufacturer; announced Evil Dead machine; known for themed games with passion-driven design philosophy

Pinball manufacturer; jokingly referenced for not offering hand modeling work

Pinball manufacturer; created Total Nuclear Annihilation; rumored to be developing Beetlejuice

Pinball manufacturer, allegedly had Godzilla license/plans before Stern acquired it; produces alternative/indie themed games

Producing Evil Dead machines; slower production relative to other titles; Beetlejuice (888 units) expected to sell out rapidly in December

Mentioned as potential manufacturer for Batman 89 remaster; known for consistent wait time communication

Predicted to succeed with Evil Dead due to niche focus and smart marketing; positioned as example of company that understands its audience

Boutique manufacturer; cited as market-smart for getting games out door quickly, but Evil Dead still not sold out.

Boutique manufacturer with business model focused on selling out limited allotments and returning with new titles; successfully combines original and licensed products

Pinball manufacturer mentioned as host of EM Dungeon segment featuring Jim Willing

Shipping Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Looney Tunes starting Monday; Kaneda praises execution compared to Haggis

Mentioned as established dual-themed game producer

Successful boutique manufacturer; Elton John released; Looney Tunes in development; faster shipping than competitors

Boutique horror-focused manufacturer; mentioned as example company Kaneda does NOT want replicated

Pinball manufacturer that lost key talent (Bowen Cairns, Scott Denisey) to Multimorphic

Pinball manufacturer, discussed for potential theme licensing

Pinball manufacturer; recent games include Texas Chainsaw and Looney Tunes

Manufacturer mentioned for Evil Dead game, noted as achieving collectible status with successful gameplay

Pinball manufacturer for which John Chad created artwork. Produced Jetsons and Domino's machines.

Major pinball manufacturer; recently announced Halloween and Aliens releases on Monday following podcast recording

Manufacturer of Alice Cooper Nightmare Castle pinball machine

Manufacturer; released Alice Cooper (all resin sculpted cabinet) and TNA; missed Godzilla license; has unknown future license

Modern pinball manufacturer producing Scooby-Doo; developing wide-body machines with offset plungers.