Pinball Brothers is a Scandinavian (Swedish) boutique pinball manufacturer founded from the assets of Highway Pinball after its liquidation. The company, described as operated by 'two brothers,' has produced a portfolio of widebody pinball machines including Queen, ABBA, Alien, and Predator. They operate in partnership with Euro Pinball Corp in Milan (Italy) for manufacturing and have struggled with commercial viability, licensing challenges, and market visibility despite showing improvement with their Predator title before ceasing production by end of 2025.
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The blueprint Pinball Brothers posted is a generic background, not a preview of their next game
Predator Pinball production ends March 31, 2026
Predator Pinball Version 1.0 adds Final Battle and Wizard Mode
Mentioned as manufacturer of Queen flip cabinet in Kurt's collection
Scandinavian boutique manufacturer; recently changed Facebook background to generic blueprint (not preview of next game); has new game in development
Scandinavian boutique pinball manufacturer ending Predator Pinball production on March 31, 2026
Boutique pinball manufacturer, released Predator game at Expo 2025, previously released Alien
Manufacturer of Predator and Alien
Scandinavian boutique manufacturer entering end-of-production phase; announcing final production runs of Predator and Alien with only 27 and 3 units respectively remaining
[Triage: The end-of-production date was extended from December 31, 2025 to March 31, 2026, representing a status update rather than conflicting information about the same period.]
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The Predator Survival Kit priced at $499 includes complete plastics, decals, targets, figurines, rubber kit and switches
Only 27 Predator machines and 3 Alien machines remain from Pinball Brothers production
The developer spent significant time perfecting the audio/sound design in Predator.
Pinball Brothers' Predator game sales are ending March 31, 2026
Pinball Brothers will cease making new pinball machines in 2026 due to tariffs and licensing issues
Pinball Brothers is releasing Predator Version 0.95 with a new Full Loot Multiball mode
Predator's playfield design is derivative of Whirlwind rather than original
Pinball Brothers sold only approximately 200 Predator machines of 800 planned, with 100+ remaining unsold
Pinball Brothers will likely work with more ranked competitive players in future projects following the Arvid Flygare collaboration model
Pinball Brothers formed from the ashes of Highway Pinball
Predator Pinball production limited to 200 units through end of year
Most of Pinball Brothers' sales have come from Alien, a game they did not manufacture
The game features weapon collection mechanics as a core gameplay element
Predator pinball is in playable condition at Pinball Expo 2025
Multiball/lock mechanics are implemented in the game
Predator is Pinball Brothers' best-playing machine released to date
Predator production will end December 31 due to licensing contract expiration
Predator machines have manufacturing defects where the lockdown bar rubs against decals causing scratching and wrinkling
Pinball Brothers will only make approximately 200 Predator machines before stopping production
Predator pinball cannot show Arnold Schwarzenegger's face due to licensing restrictions
Pinball Brothers Predators licensing restricts Arnold videos to closeup/pulpit shots due to celebrity likeness agreements.
Pinball Brothers' Predator machine is getting close to completion
Predator should have been killed in the conference room before production because you cannot make Predator without Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Pinball Brothers Predator production will end December 31, 2025 with only 150 units remaining
Pinball Brothers originally announced 800 Predator units but production is now capped at 150 remaining units
Pinball Brothers' best games (Aliens) are not better than Stern's worst game (Led Zeppelin)
Pinball Brothers embedded $1,000 into the $11,995 direct pricing to cover air freight and tariffs; dealer pricing was adjusted to match.
Pinball Brothers games are manufactured by Euro Pinball Corp. in Milan, Italy, not internally by Pinball Brothers.
Pinball Brothers is stopping Predator production at end of year with only 150 units remaining for sale
Pinball Brothers Predator costs approximately $12,000 all-in delivered after absorbing tariffs and offering free shipping
Pinball Brothers announced Predator production limited to 150 units with December production cessation
No gameplay footage from Predator has been provided to streamers or media
Predator is now priced sub-$12,000 for US domestic orders from Pennsylvania distribution center
Pinball Brothers rejected Don's factory tour requests around 2021-2022
No publicly playable Predator machines exist yet despite the game being announced
Pinball Brothers announced only 150 total Predator units with production ceasing December 2025
Predator price was reduced to $12,000
Pinball Brothers ordered 300 total Predator units from suppliers and must sell all of them to break even
Pinball Brothers sold approximately 100-150 Predator units, not the 650 implied by company messaging
Pinball Brothers has sold 650 of 800 Predator machines
Predator pricing is $11,995 with tariffs covered by manufacturer; approximately $12,000 without Arnold Schwarzenegger premium
Predator pinball will tank in secondary market value after launch due to low actual demand and competing upcoming releases
Pinball Brothers is absorbing tariffs and international shipping costs only on direct orders, undercutting dealers and distributors
Pinball Brothers will cease Alien and Predator production end of 2025 due to license restructuring
Pinball Brothers initially announced 800 Predator units would be made but only ordered parts for 300 games in the first batch
Pinball Brothers has 45+ Predator cabinets in production at a factory
Predator will be on production line mid-August
Pinball Brothers marketing Williams flipper upgrade implicitly admits previous design was inferior
Pinball Brothers used AI-generated trailers for Predator marketing campaign
Pinball Brothers' earlier games (Queen, ABBA) had both poor player reception and operator maintenance issues
Pinball Brothers' CEO stated on Tell All News and Loser Kid podcasts that they cannot show close-ups of Arnold and have replaced the voice actor
Pinball Brothers' marketing of improved flippers as a feature represents a 'low bar' and suggests inadequate baseline engineering before design innovation
Predator gameplay reveal video was edited montage rather than extended full gameplay documentation
Predator costs under €10,000 in Europe versus $13,000+ in the U.S.
Predator will ship in August 2024 at approximately $13,000 USD after tariffs and fees
Predator may be a company-killer game for Pinball Brothers given its poor reception and market positioning
Pinball Brothers deserves opportunity to demonstrate manufacturing improvements after Alien mechanical issues
Pinball Brothers is limiting consumer tariff costs to $600 maximum through partnership with Flippin' Out distributor
Predator production is targeted around 800 units but is not a hard limit
Arnold will appear in Predator without close-ups of his face
Predator will not include Billy (the Predator creature) due to licensor restrictions
Pinball Brothers created and distributed the unapproved Arnold clip, not a genuine leak
Predator Pinball is a wide-body three-flipper layout with prominent chopper, minigun, and Predator figurine toys
Arnold Schwarzenegger close-up restriction is due to external licensing dispute, not pinball-specific deal terms
Predator Pinball base price is $10,995 with trophy package adding $1,495
Arnold Schwarzenegger's likeness cannot appear close-up in Predator pinball due to licensing restrictions
First Predator machines will ship mid-August to US, with some air freighted shortly after initial sea shipment
Predator pinball has an MSRP of $10,995 with 800 units planned production run
Predator pinball uses Fast Pinball platform like Spooky and Dutch Pinball, moving away from proprietary systems
Predator pinball likely won't be widely available on location due to Pinball Brothers' limited venue presence
Predator will not see customer unboxing until September 2024
Predator Jungle Edition costs $15,500 without topper, making it twice the price of Alien at $7,899
Predator will fail commercially because it lacks Arnold Schwarzenegger as primary character
Predator stand-up targets are improved iterations over Alien's problematic earlier versions
Pinball Brothers coded Arnold Schwarzenegger into Predator without finalizing license deal, which is illegal
Predator gameplay video was leaked by a distributor and was never meant for public release at that stage
Predator promotional footage featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger was released without authorization from the actor or 20th Century Fox and does not represent final game content
Predator lacks character artwork from the movie on the playfield despite its $15,500+ price
Predator's total cost including Jungle Edition, tariffs, and air freight shipping is $15,500
Predator game will not feature close-up footage of Arnold Schwarzenegger; players will only see him in zoomed-out ensemble shots
Predator has approximately five game modes
Predator game will not be available for production until August 2025 at the earliest
If the Arnold Schwarzenegger licensing dispute with Disney is resolved, Pinball Brothers plans to add close-up shots of the actor into the game through a software update
Predator Pinball Standard Edition is offered at $10,995 MSRP and Trophy Edition at $10,999 plus $1,495 upgrade package, with shipping mid-August 2025
The official Predator Pinball trailer leaked on Pinball Brothers' YouTube channel as an unlisted video approximately 1 hour before the scheduled 3pm ET reveal on 6/18/2025
Predator Pinball is Pinball Brothers' fourth title and returns to widebody design approach not seen since their 2020 Alien remake release
Pinball Brothers has full access to Predator film video and audio except for close-up shots of Arnold Schwarzenegger due to an ongoing licensing dispute between Schwarzenegger and Disney
Predator Pinball uses FAST Pinball powered board system and Williams standard flipper mechs, pop bumpers, and other parts to improve flipper feel and responsiveness from the previous ABBA release
Predator pinball machine releases on June 18 at 21:00 CET
Predator wide-body from Pinball Brothers will feature a chopper ball lock mechanism
Pinball Brothers previously released ABBA and Queen-themed machines
Pinball Brothers is facing tariff-related cost increases affecting Predator pricing
Pinball Brothers' Predator marketing and release delay will result in market loss to Harry Potter
Pinball Brothers approached We Are Pinball podcast hosts about collaborative design process for future games
Pinball Brothers will release Predator pinball potentially on the same day as Harry Potter's full reveal (Thursday)
Pinball Brothers estimates they will need to produce 5,000-8,000 Harry Potter units to achieve manufacturing efficiency and recover licensing costs
Predator features interactive chopper with physical ball lock, minigun that spins and shoots balls, wrist blade gauntlet ramp, LED-lit apron, and camp attack ramp
Predator is a widebody game built from the ground up with 3X flippers
Game features an interactive choppa with physical ball lock
Ol' Painless minigun toy spins and shoots balls with muzzle flashes
Game will have truck and rebel camp with exploding light show
Trophy Package trim will feature Starry Green Metallic jungle warfare finish
Pinball Brothers is excluding most content creators from Predator media access, limiting only to Retrojango
Predator pinball is in shipping boxes and ready for imminent release
Pinball Brothers' ABBA game sold approximately 17 units in the U.S.
Pinball Brothers delayed Predator release to avoid competing with Harry Potter launch window
Pinball Brothers/Pedretti Gaming machines made in same factory have 'floaty' flipper feel
Tariffs have delayed Pinball Brothers' Predator release
Pinball Brothers' Predator was scheduled for April 25 announcement at Allentown but appears canceled
Pinball Brothers new game announcement expected April 25, 2025 at Pinball Expo
Pinball Brothers has not demonstrated the capability to produce a game competitive with established designers
Pinball Brothers has not made a good game on their own and this won't change with Predator
Pinball Brothers has only a US territorial license for Predator and cannot sell in Europe or Australia
Pinball Brothers has never independently designed a great pinball game; Alien was designed by Andrew Highway 12-13 years ago
If Predator does not include Arnold Schwarzenegger, the game will 'hardly sell any' units
Pinball Brothers will sell 1,000+ units of Predator if Arnold Schwarzenegger is included in the game
Pinball Brothers acquired the license to Predator
Pinball Brothers is 14 months behind on Alien Queen topper replacements
Pinball Brothers' Alien Queen topper replacement has been delayed over 14 months with quality control defects
ABBA was a poor theme choice for Pinball Brothers; European market justification is inadequate given lack of operator/collector demand
Predator will be revealed April 25th and debuted at Pintastic Allentown (May 2-3)
Pinball Brothers may exit the industry due to manufacturing burden and declining market incentives
Pinball Brothers should function as a production house rather than independent manufacturer
Pinball Brothers has secured a Predator (1987 Arnold Schwarzenegger film) license and is developing a pinball game
Pinball Brothers will not pursue original/proprietary game development, focusing exclusively on strong licensed titles and remakes.
A major unannounced new title is in development for release March/April 2025.
Pinball Brothers will release at least one new title per year, targeting three new titles within two years, plus one remake annually.
Pinball Brothers has exclusive rights (outside ABBA Voyage Arena) to use animated content from the Voyage Arena show in their ABBA game.
Simultaneous release of Funhouse remake and ABBA new title in 2024 was an unintended operational mistake; intended strategy is sequential release.
ABBA machines by Pinball Brothers feel flimsy and have weak flippers affecting gameplay
Pinball Brothers' former media representative Rudy is no longer with the company
ABBA machines for the general population have not shipped yet or will not arrive in time for Expo
Pinball Brothers ABBA machine features a helicopter mechanism
Queen Pinball is based on Queen's live concert performances rather than studio recordings
Pinball Brothers polishes ramps to a chrome finish unlike competitors who use unfinished steel
Pinball Brothers' ABBA game is not selling well
Pinball Brothers is shipping ABBA
Pinball Brothers is beginning to ship games
Pinball Brothers added Fernando and The Name of the Game songs to Abbott pinball machine
Pinball Brothers Ripley edition release caught distributors off-guard and forced unboxing of standard Alien inventory to deploy on location
Pinball Brothers/Pedretti Gaming has experienced significant blowback on build quality from recent releases
The original Pinball Brothers team has split up and is no longer running the company
ABBA prototype at launch event had incomplete rules, missing songs, and mechanical issues including helicopter ball drops and weak auto-launch
ABBA exists in two limited editions: Arrival (500 units) and Voyage (300 units) with different artwork but identical playfield and rules
ABBA was originally scheduled to launch April 6, 2024 with coordinated media embargoes, but details leaked two days early
Pinball Brothers' ABBA machine is not selling well despite 800-unit run
Pinball Brothers ABBA will produce 800 total units across two editions with Arrival LE at 500 units/$10,000 and Voyage CE at 300 units/$11,000
Pinball Brothers founder said they would make only 800 ABBA units, then said 'if there's interest, we'll make more' on a podcast
Two former Pinball Brothers partners publicly stated the company had no decision-making authority for the past two years
ABBA's social media marketing director departed the company immediately before the launch
Pinball Brothers' reveal event had machines powered off rather than lit up during the public unveiling
The ABBA pinball game is more expensive than Pinball Brothers' Queen and Alien machines
Pinball Brothers lowered the price on the Alien Ripley Edition to create one of the best pinball deals currently available
The ABBA announcement video is the worst and shortest Pinball Brothers has produced
Pinball Brothers uploaded their official ABBA trailer to YouTube three days after the in-person reveal event
Pinball Brothers original founders Roger and Kato have not been involved in decision-making since January 2022 and officially exited in 2023
ABBA Pinball's two editions are Arrival (500 units, $9,995) and Voyage (300 units, $10,995) with only art package differentiating the $1,000 premium
Pinball Brothers ABBA launch was poorly coordinated with dealers; Kineticist leaked high-res pictures Thursday, forcing Friday announcement for Saturday launch
ABBA Pinball production begins May 2024 with all U.S. orders shipping from Pinball Brothers USA hub to avoid $1,200+ international shipping fees
ABBA Pinball's two trim levels are Arrival (500 units, $9,995) and Voyage (300 units, $10,995)
Pinball Brothers was incorporated in the UK despite none of the partners being from the UK, likely because Highway Pinball was from the UK
Two of Pinball Brothers' five original founding partners left at the end of 2023 after having no decision-making power from January 2022 through end of 2023
Two editions of ABBA Pinball exist: Voyage Collector Edition and Arrival Limited Edition
Arrival Limited Edition will be limited to maximum 500 units
Pinball Brothers management is now wholly based in Sweden
Razorback+ electronics add end-of-stroke switches to flippers for improved feel and control
Game features over 20 ABBA songs
Voyage MSRP is $10,995
Arrival MSRP is $9,995
Voyage Collector Edition will be limited to maximum 300 units
ABBA is Pinball Brothers' third title
Pinball Brothers reported losses of approximately £500,000 annually in 2022 and 2023 according to UK Companies House summary accounts
ABBA game will feature 20 full ABBA tracks, more than any other pinball game featuring a single artist
Pinball Brothers announced ABBA game for April 6th reveal (50th Eurovision anniversary)
No ABBA machines will be available in U.S. before April release
The departing Pinball Brothers founders had no involvement in company decision-making for at least two years
Pinball Brothers founders Rudy and one other left the company two weeks ago via social media posts without official company acknowledgment
ABBA will be Pinball Brothers' third game release after Alien and Queen
The game will feature 20 ABBA tracks, probably the most tracks by any artist or group in a single pinball machine
Two of three Pinball Brothers founders have departed the company, with the departure occurring months before the ABBA launch announcement.
Pinball Brothers' next game is ABBA-themed, releasing in Sweden on the 50th anniversary of ABBA's Eurovision Song Contest win
Rudy from Pinball Brothers announced his departure via email just before ABBA release scheduled for April 6th
Pinball Brothers is announcing ABBA as their next game theme on April 6th
Pinball Brothers will reveal a new game on April 6th at 6 PM at Clarion Hotel in Sweden, likely ABBA-themed based on helicopter mechanic and album artwork connection
Pinball Brothers is developing an ABBA machine; helicopter imagery from Arrivals album cover was leaked ~2 days prior
Pinball Brothers team members are not expected to attend Texas Pinball Festival 2024
ABBA will not be physically displayed at Texas Pinball Festival 2024.
Pinball Brothers announced ABBA as their next game, likely to be revealed in April.
Pinball Brothers' Alien game hardware cannot detect when the coin door is open, limiting ball saver functionality to test menu activation only
Pinball Brothers will have a new game coming relatively soon, likely within the year
Pinball Brothers partnered with an Italian production facility
Alien Ripley Edition was released as a stopgap measure while Pinball Brothers develops new games
ABBA is the rumored next music license for Pinball Brothers, sourced from Paris Pinball Addict reporting
Pinball Brothers is positioned as mid-tier manufacturer between Big Three and smaller boutiques like Haggis/CGC
Pinball Brothers is discounting Queen by $500 to clear inventory for upcoming new game announcement
Pinball Brothers' Alien Topper is now in production
Pinball Brothers' Scorpions music pin is in development
Pinball Brothers upcoming music pin is Scorpions themed (Wind of Change)
Pinball Brothers' Alien lacks synced audio-video clips from the movie
Pinball Brothers reduced Alien Predator pricing from approximately $15,500 to under $8,000 due to poor sales of other machines
The new Alien Ripley edition includes 33 new movie clips with Ripley and uses code from the original development team
Pinball Brothers has production facilities in the US that allow them to avoid shipping and import fees
Pinball Brothers offered $300 rebates per completed verified sale during Alien Day promotion last year
Pinball Brothers' next game will be a European rock act, and the company was upset about the leak
Pinball Brothers offered purchase rebates during Alien Day promotion, where verified sales triggered account credits.
Pinball Brothers' Alien Ripley edition with new call-outs and graphics awaits licensure approval before final release
Pinball Brothers' Alien re-release includes Ellen Ripley character callouts and new graphics pending licensure approval
Pinball Brothers acquired Sigourney Weaver likeness and voice rights for Ellen Ripley in Alien re-release
Aliens by Pinball Brothers Ripley version is quite good
Pinball Brothers is showcasing an updated Aliens game with new art and code featuring Ellen Ripley artwork
Machine scheduled to ship mid-November
Alien Ripley Edition MSRP is $7,995
Machine includes hand-sculpted mini-screen and hand-painted Xeno-Head sculpt
Pre-orders available through distributors
Pinball Brothers' Alien Ellen Ripley edition will feature new sculpts by Lior from The Art of Pinball
Another new license will be announced at beginning of 2024, either at EAG Expo London or Texas Pinball Festival
Alternate artwork for Queen Pinball and new translite may be shown at Chicago Pinball Expo
SV (original) version is being discontinued on Pinball Brothers factory line
Ripley Edition is a limited production run based on production capacity rather than arbitrary numbers limit
Fede Alvarez movie and Alien series launching in 2024 influenced timing of Ripley Edition announcement
Alien fans have been requesting a Ripley version with almost every code update
New code will be available as a free update for all existing Alien Pinball owners across all versions
Alien Ripley Edition includes Software Package 4.0 with new Alien movie clips never before seen in Alien Pinball
Pinball Brothers manufactures Queen and Alien pinball machines
Pinball Brothers posted a birthday greeting to 'Ellen' (Ellen Ripley) on social media with Xenomorph imagery
Pinball Brothers' new remake at Expo is likely Dracula with Brian Allen artwork based on artist involvement pattern
Pinball Brothers will need to announce a new game (original or remake) soon to follow up on Queen's lifecycle
Pinball Brothers recently partnered with a large production facility in northern Italy
Pinball Brothers will bring 'new stuff' to Chicago Pinball Expo October 18-21
Queen and Alien are manufactured by Euro Pinball Corp
Queen Pinball from Pinball Brothers is overpriced at $11,000.
Pinball Brothers Queen 2.0 code update includes six-section reworking of Bohemian Rhapsody mode with new video clips and sounds
Pinball Brothers will announce a partnership with Rick/Planetary to remake a classic game (likely Big Ben Bar or Twilight Zone) rather than release an original design.
Queen Pinball (Pinball Brothers) sold fewer than 1,000 units.
The store sells parts, add-ons, and unspecified future products
Pinball Brothers launched a new U.S. online store at pbusasales.com
Big announcements from Pinball Brothers are coming within the next couple of months
Pinball Brothers released new code for Queen pinball machine
Queen 2.0 update contains new features, new video, and new sounds
Scaramouche stage multiball difficulty scales based on performance in previous Bohemian Rhapsody stages
Bohemian Rhapsody is structured as a six-stage wizard mode with each stage reflecting a song section
Players must complete four songs to unlock Bohemian Rhapsody
The game features 14 legendary Queen songs
Pinball Brothers reduced Queen Champions Edition MSRP by $300 from $9,295 to $8,995
The Pinball Brothers will reveal their next game at Chicago Expo in October 2023
Pinball Brothers Game #3 will be officially revealed at Chicago Pinball Expo 2023 (October 18-21)
Pinball Brothers Game #3 features a licensed theme
Pinball Brothers reduced Queen Champion Edition price by $300 to $8,995 because sales were not meeting expectations.
Lead time for ordered pinball machines is now down to a couple of weeks
Queen Champions Edition price reduced from $9,295 to $8,995
Production of Queen Champions Edition will begin later this month
Version 1.1 code update planned for August
Pinball Brothers has another licensed game in the queue after Queen
Pinball Brothers created a new larger Euro Pinball Corp. factory in conjunction with Pedretti Gaming
Queen pinball sound package and code have improved over the past several months
Queen pinball machines are appearing on location in the United States
Pinball Brothers completed 1.0 code for Queen and released it June 2, 2023
Pinball Brothers can deliver next 250 Queen games (units 501-750) in 6-8 weeks from order
Bohemian Rhapsody in Queen features a six-chapter mini-wizard mode covering the song's distinct sections
Queen pinball Code update Version 1.0 launches June 2nd
Mode runs approximately 6 minutes in total duration
Bohemian Rhapsody mode contains 6 chapters structured around distinct song sections
YouTube rules explanation video will be uploaded next week after June 2nd launch
The new Bohemian Rhapsody mode will enhance the Queen pinball experience
Pinball Brothers has a next game in development
The June 2nd announcement is not about a new game
Pinball Brothers hinted at an exciting announcement coming soon via social media
Pinball Brothers offered a manufacturer discount of approximately $500 off Alien during Alien Day to move distributor inventory
Pinball Brothers' third game will be their first designed from scratch rather than based on Heighway Pinball designs
Pinball Brothers is not making Twilight Zone as their next release
Pinball Brothers is currently building both Aliens and Queens machines
A third licensed pinball machine from Pinball Brothers is coming later this year
Multiple Alien and Queen machines were visible in production in the video
The factory is Euro Pinball Corp. located in Milan (implied from previous KB context)
Pinball Brothers shared a new factory video on Instagram
Pinball Brothers announced $426 discount on Alien on 4-26-2023 as inventory management strategy
PB USA LLC will improve shipment of parts and games to U.S. distributors
Pinball Brothers announced $426 discount on Alien LV machines valid April 26 - May 15, 2024
Pinball Brothers announced an 'important announcement' coming April 26th via social media
Pinball Brothers manufactures Alien and Queen pinball machines
Euro Pinball Corp. factory in Hamburg can build 80 to 120 games per month on two assembly lines that can produce two different games simultaneously
Queen Pinball v0.91 contains a new audio package created by David Thiel
Pinball Brothers opened a new 1,500 square meter factory facility as part of Euro Pinball Corp. joint venture
Pinball Brothers' third game will feature a licensed theme
Queen pinball first U.S. shipment has arrived
Queen production was initially delayed but is now on track
Pinball Brothers operates joint factory with Pedretti Gaming in Northern Italy
Third game announcement targeted for Texas Pinball Festival 2024
Game includes a 'John Deacon Wooden Arm' completion achievement
Queen pinball has a Wembley Stadium multiball with two-floor lock sequence
Queen machines have been delivered in Europe over the past several months
Code updates are scheduled every three weeks with v1.0 ready in a couple of months
Pinball Brothers manufactures Alien and Queen
JDL Pinball will host the first official live stream of Pinball Brothers' Queen machine on February 24th at 2:00 PM EST from the Dutch Pinball Museum
Pinball Brothers stated Queen will make its second U.S. public appearance at TPF with improved code
Pinball Brothers' production facilities are located in Bergamo, Italy with offices in Urebro, Sweden
Pinball Brothers has a Queen-themed machine in development
Pinball Brothers shared photos of Queen pinball machines on the Pedretti Gaming production line
Pinball Brothers plans second code update for Queen by early February
Queen pinball machine's initial code was very early/unfinished
Multiple code updates are anticipated for Queen pinball machine
Pinball Brothers is partnering with Pedretti Gaming to form Euro Pinball Corp to increase manufacturing capacity
Pinball Brothers has merged with an Italian manufacturing company to form Euro Pinball Corporation
Pinball Brothers 2022 sales exceeded American Pinball and Haggis Pinball sales combined at this dealer
Pinball Brothers merged with Pedretti Gaming to form Euro Pinball Corp for expanded manufacturing capacity
Queen pinball machine small production run has shipped to early-run customers
Queen production batch contains minor issues being resolved before large production run in January
Production will slow in early 2023 due to facility relocation
Facility relocation goal is to decrease lead times and enable on-demand game availability
Euro Pinball Corp. will provide capacity to run production of multiple games in parallel
Pinball Brothers is planning another batch shipment in January
Pinball Brothers has delivered their first Queen pinball machines to customers
Pre-orders for Queen were very strong
Queen pinball machines began shipping this week
Pinball Brothers will announce another product in 2023
Estimated ship date for Queen machines ordered now is around Easter 2023
No official shipping timeline for Queen has been announced
Pinball Brothers Queen production has begun at Pedretti Gaming's Italy factory
Queen pinball machines are in production
Pinball Brothers has more announcements coming soon
Alien machine is being manufactured at Pedretti Gaming's Italian factory
More good news will follow soon from Pinball Brothers
Pinball Brothers is shipping another batch of Alien machines to the US
Pinball Brothers' Alien machines achieved 100% mechanical reliability (mouth and tongue working every time) at the recent Expo after 3-4 years of consistent failures.
Queen pinball machines were set to two balls per game configuration for Pinball Expo
Pinball Brothers' Queen pinball machine code is still in early stages of development
Champion's Edition is a higher-end tier variant of Queen
The Champion's Edition is appearing publicly for the first time
Pinball Brothers has added two more Queen machines to its Expo booth
Pinball Brothers' Queen made its first public appearance at Chicago Pinball Expo
Pinball Brothers has Alien and Queen machines at the expo
Pinball Brothers announced Queen pinball machine for Pinball Expo 2022
Pinball Brothers will showcase Queen live in concert prototype at the Expo
Pinball Brothers has an unannounced new title being teased at the Expo
Pinball Brothers will have one or two Queen prototype machines at Pinball Expo
Queen was originally planned to debut at Super Awesome Tailgate Party
Pinball Brothers provides excellent customer support
Roger and Kato from Pinball Brothers are personable and professional
Queen pinball teaser video was uploaded to YouTube in August but withheld from public viewing until licensing approval cleared
Pinball Brothers is developing additional unannounced game projects beyond Queen
Queen pinball game will be exhibited at Pinball Expo
Pinball Brothers requested $125,000 for Playboy license from Deep Root in May 2018
Pinball Brothers Alien computer failure required replacement of mini-ITX motherboard with CPU, RAM, and other components
Pinball Brothers' Queen machine will not appear at Super Awesome Tailgate Party on September 24 due to supply chain and production delays
Queen design was completely reworked by Pinball Brothers from original Heighway concept
Queen will likely appear at Pinball Expo Chicago (October 18-22)
Pinball Brothers' Queen game delayed due to approval problems
Pinball Brothers has shipped approximately 600 Alien machines
Pinball Brothers has taken orders for Queen pinball for nearly a month without showing gameplay footage
Pinball Brothers is manufacturing and releasing a Queen-themed pinball machine
Pinball Brothers' Alien game experiences frequent build failures requiring repairs
Pinball Brothers took non-refundable deposits for Queen Pinball over a month ago without releasing gameplay footage
Pinball Expo (October 19-22) is a more realistic target for Queen's debut than the September 24 tailgate
Manufacturing for Pinball Brothers' Queen only begins in September
Pinball Brothers had previously and repeatedly warned about the September timeline
International supply chains to China pose a significant risk to Queen delivery timeline
Pinball Brothers will eventually complete production of Alien machines before moving to Queen
Pinball Brothers outsources manufacturing to Pedretti Gaming in Italy
Queen pinball has been officially announced for production by Pinball Brothers
Will Pinball Brothers develop a third machine after Queen, potentially from Heighway's Playboy project
Pinball Brothers strategically transferred Highway Pinball assets before liquidation to protect them from creditors
Pre-order deposits for Queen are non-refundable with no guaranteed production timeline
Queen Pinball Rhapsody Edition is priced at $10,995, only $5 less than Guns N' Roses Limited Edition
Pinball Brothers will not produce 1,000 units of Queen before other manufacturers (like Steve Ritchie's music pin) launch competing titles
Pinball Brothers lacks a track record of starting production on time compared to Stern and Jersey Jack
Queen game uses live versions of Queen songs rather than studio recordings
Queen pinball game contains 14 live songs from Queen
Pinball Brothers conducted a surprise reveal of Queen pinball at Queen Pop Up Store on Carnaby Street in London in fall 2022
Game wizard mode is titled 'I Want it All!'
Game features Brian May's Red Special guitar as upper playfield with ball lock mechanism to start Red Special multiball
Champion Edition machines will begin shipping in Q1 2023
Champion Edition MSRP is $9,295 and Rhapsody Edition MSRP is $10,995
Rhapsody Edition limited to 1,000 units
Pinball Brothers posted a new announcement on social media
Pinball Brothers Queen will be playable for the first time in America at a September 24 tailgate event
Approximately 100 people are on the waiting list for the apron mod
First official production unit of the Alien apron mod is complete
A Queen pinball machine teaser or launch was rumored to occur this week
Pinball Brothers' social media team has no knowledge of any imminent Queen announcement
Pinball Brothers is currently focused on parts shortages from China and shipping delays from the Russian invasion
Pinball Brothers has more projects planned for the future beyond current releases
Pinball Brothers is rapidly approaching 500th machine produced (SVs and LVs combined)
Current fulfillment rate for Alien orders is between 15 and 20 units per week
Pinball Brothers has increased replacement parts availability for Alien through expanded distribution
Pinball Brothers shipped approximately 500 Alien units with 65-70 games/month current production
Pinball Brothers has shipped approximately 500 Alien SVLV units and produces 65-70 games per month
Pinball Brothers shipped another container of Alien machines to the US
Production volume is increasing week over week despite supply chain challenges
Pinball Brothers have multiple future games in active development
U.S. shipping of Alien machines delayed until mid-May
Pinball Brothers has produced and boxed over 40 Alien/Alien LV units
Pinball Brothers Alien LV machine is making its public debut
Alien LV will make its first public showing at Texas Pinball Festival (March 25-27)
Pinball Brothers acquired Heighway Pinball's assets after Heighway went bankrupt
Pinball Brothers has new fancier Alien LV models on the production line
Pinball Brothers' first batch of Alien LV pinball machines will ship in January 2022
Pinball Brothers' Alien machines have been experiencing quality issues
Pinball Brothers is developing a Queen pinball machine
The Queen prototype is currently in early development and non-playable
Pinball Brothers' Queen machine was not intended as an official reveal to the pinball community
Queen pinball expected to launch 6-9 months from September 2021, likely in Q1-Q2 2022
Queen pinball game licensed for only pre-1986 live Queen concert recordings due to touring history constraints
Queen pinball prototype at London pop-up store has gameplay disabled and is non-playable, functioning as jukebox/display only
Non-Stern pinball manufacturers cannot justify $10,500-$11,500 pricing without matching Stern's design quality, manufacturing reliability, and theme licensing
Pinball Brothers redesigned Queen as a standard-width machine with a new playfield while retaining some elements from the original design.
The game features four main modes: Frenzy, Eh-Ho, Wembley Multiball, and Red Special Multiball leading to a wizard mode.
The finished Queen game will be launched approximately 6 months after the pop-up store closes in early January 2022, placing release in mid-2022.
The prototype displayed at Queen: The Greatest is non-playable and missing several key mechanisms including the Break Free up-post, Wembley three-ball lock, captive ball guides, and complete software.
Pinball Brothers acquired Heighway Pinball's Queen design as part of bankruptcy asset liquidation
Queen is Pinball Brothers' second commercial game after Alien
Pinball Brothers customer service responded with auto-generated help desk portal instead of direct manufacturer support
Pinball Brothers Alien has delivered approximately 30 machines with 175+ support tickets, averaging 7+ issues per customer
Xenomorph head mechanism on Alien works approximately 25% of the time based on observed play
Alien machine uses non-adjustable eddy switches embedded in custom PCB with no user tuning capability
Pinball Brothers Alien is priced around $7,800
Pinball Brothers' Alien has improved hinge design compared to 1990s Williams/Bally machines
Alien Pinball has insufficient bass in its audio
Pinball Brothers is currently manufacturing Alien machines and showing production transparency through shipment videos
Pinball Brothers' Alien games are shipping to Cointaker this week after firmware delays
Pinball Brothers is re-releasing Alien at $7,777 (standard) and $9,999 (limited 500-unit edition)
Prediction: Buyers of the new Alien machine are at risk if Pinball Brothers cannot deliver reliably
Pinball Brothers removed the screen from the Alien relaunch and switched to a Williams-style cabinet
Alien relaunch price increased to $7,777 from the original $6,500, with fewer features included
Alien remake removes in-playfield screen and modular design elements in favor of traditional Williams construction
Alien remake will be manufactured in Italy by Pedretti at 100 games per month by April
Pinball Brothers is offering 50% credit towards Alien Returns for original Alien Highway investors who didn't receive machines
Voucher scheme offers at least 50% of losses to Heighway Alien pre-order victims
Production will reach 100 games per month at full capacity
Original Alien developers will receive royalty payments from remake sales
No pre-orders will be taken for Alien remake; available through distributors only
Pinball Brothers formed by investors to refinance Heighway Pinball
Xenomorph mechanism on original Alien was problematic and required redesign with metal parts
Pinball Brothers are further along in manufacturing than Deep Root Pinball with 50 playfields completed
Pinball Brothers is offering minimum 50% vouchers to Highway Pinball victims, expiring end of 2023
Queen pinball license was not listed in Highway Pinball's liquidation assets, indicating Pinball Brothers possession
Pinball Brothers acquired Highway assets for minimal cost, classified as 'furniture' rather than production equipment
Alien is becoming scarce for parts like Big Bang Bar due to limited production
Alien was produced in less than 200 units
Highway Pinball is liquidating and Pinball Brothers are formed from old Highway investors
Pinball Brothers was formed by original investors during Highway takeover and may have received asset transfers before liquidation
Pinball Brothers was established by the same directors and investors as Heighway and has absorbed assets and game licenses
Pinball Brothers company was formed by the same four directors who took control of Heighway Pinball
Manufacturer ceasing Predator orders March 31, 2026; next game unannounced but likely 80s action movie themed
Manufacturer that revealed Predator pinball machine
Boutique pinball manufacturer; produced Predator, ABBA, and Queen pinball machines; Queen machine noted for quality issues (rust under playfield after 2 years)
Swedish design studio partnering with Euro Pinball Corp. in Italy for manufacturing; working on Predator game.
Swedish/Italian pinball manufacturer with Milan-based Euro Pinball Corp subsidiary; producer of ABBA, Queen, Predator, Funhouse remaster
Released rerun version of Alien (JJP) pinball machine
Mentioned as one of ~12 active manufacturers
Manufacturer of Queen and Rhapsody pinball machines; criticized for production delays, limited track record, and non-refundable pre-order practices
Pinball manufacturer responsible for Blues Brothers and ABBA releases; hosts mention team composition has changed from original founders
Manufacturer planning post-Queen reveal at Chicago Expo October 2023; Kaneda predicts they may reveal classic remake; first non-Highway original design
European pinball manufacturer merging with Pedretti to form Euro Pinball Corps
Manufacturer of Predator; game limited to 200 units total due to poor sales, tariff impact
Pinball machine manufacturer; produced ABBA machine
Modern pinball manufacturer that recently released Alien. Not based in the United States.
Manufacturer relaunching Alien with reduced features (no screen, no swappability), higher price ($7,777), and taking new deposits
Manufacturer with announcement coming Friday (not a new game reveal per Kaneda's preview)
Manufacturer of Predator pinball; also released Queen, ABBA; non-US based; faces tariff and supply-chain barriers in North America
Boutique manufacturer; Predator game only sold 2 units per distributor; Kaneda predicts company-ending failure
Boutique pinball manufacturer; developer of Predator; subject of major criticism for launch mismanagement and licensing confusion
Manufacturer of Predator; facing tariff-related production halts threatening release timeline and international distribution.
Manufacturer of Predator pinball; criticized for poor marketing and release timing strategy vs. Harry Potter
Criticized for launching without Arnold game ready; should have had 50 games day-one; cash flow concerns implied
YouTube content creator/videographer; interviewed Jack Guarneri about Jersey Jack's pipeline; produces high-quality pinball video content
Pinball manufacturer with machines at European Pinball Championships
Smaller manufacturer mentioned as underexplored in podcast coverage
Manufacturer that acquired Highway assets; rumored to have Queen game in development (unconfirmed)
European pinball manufacturer announcing ABBA as next title; known for Queen and Alien Pinball
Boutique manufacturer producing ABBA; Kaneda expresses more faith in them than American Pinball
Took over Highway Pinball assets/operations; now employs John Papaduke; involved in salvage operation as Highway collapsed.
Smaller manufacturer with ABBA game coming to Pintastic
Minor competitor at Pinball Expo alongside Jersey Jack and Barrels of Fun; Kaneda suggests they're being outmaneuvered by Barrels of Fun's marketing.
Manufacturer of Queen Pinball; took non-refundable deposits over a month ago; has not released gameplay footage; criticized for poor communication and amateur business practices
Manufacturer; rumored to partner with Planetary Pinball for Twilight Zone or Big Bang Bar remake
Boutique manufacturer; releasing Queen Pinball in March 2023; Kaneda predicts limited appeal and secondary market depreciation to ~$8,000
Pinball manufacturer; announced ABBA as new game on April 6th (50th anniversary of ABBA winning Eurovision); used Stranger Things aesthetic for marketing, which Kaneda found incongruous
Scandinavian boutique pinball manufacturer; recently revealed ABBA pinball; makes widebody machines (Queen, Alien, Predator)
Boutique manufacturer; revealed Queen Pinball at Expo; games still in prototype form; distributors taking non-refundable pre-orders; production timeline unclear
Released ABBA in April 2024; received worst artwork and weakest overall response awards
Pinball manufacturer with upcoming Predator game; has streaming channel
Pinball manufacturer; released Ripley Edition Alien Machine at 2024 Expo
Manufacturer launching Predator pinball; holds only US territorial license; facing tariff and market challenges
Manufacturer of Predator (upcoming); criticized for historical poor game design (Queen, ABBA); never designed a great game independently
Manufacturer preparing Queen-themed pinball machine for public reveal in 3 weeks at tailgating party; criticized for lack of pre-release gameplay footage and full-payment pre-order practices
Pinball manufacturer; had pricing issues with Alien and Queen games
Manufacturer launching Predator wide-body on June 12; Kaneda speculates Arnold Schwarzenegger may not be included despite red polo shirt tease
Pinball manufacturer; had constant stream of leaks before launch, some shared by content creators
Pinball manufacturer producing Predator; now invoicing customers with mid-August production line date
Manufacturer; Aliens early runs had LVSV issues; Ripley improved; responsive to customer support
Manufactures Alien Ripley Edition, Queen, ABBA; keeps revisiting Alien franchise with multiple editions
Manufacturer with Predator in development; release reportedly delayed by tariffs
Manufacturer with Predators release expected end of April
Pinball manufacturer that released ABBA machine; planning 300 Voyage and 500 Arrival edition units
Operates under Pedretti Gaming umbrella; shipping Predators with Arnold licensing restrictions.
Manufacturer under Euro Pinball Corp umbrella; released ABBA in May 2024; described as having poor sales; no clear next release announced
Manufacturer; Pedretti Gaming collaborating with them on future projects per Zach
Boutique pinball manufacturer; created Alien machine; associated with manufacturing quality concerns
Manufacturer; working with Pedretti on production
Predicted to release game by Expo; hosts mention major US expansion moves underway
European/non-American manufacturer noted as struggling; likely impacted by tariffs; performance down
Manufacturer of upcoming Predator pinball; dealer predicts could fail worse than Queen despite strong license; cites tariffs and overseas manufacturing challenges
Wide-body game manufacturer partnering with Pedretti through Euro Pinball Corp for Bally/Williams remake production; hosts express uncertainty about dealer distribution
Pinball manufacturer; announcing ABBA as next game in April; will display Ripley Edition at TPF.
Pinball manufacturer; rumored by Dutch Pinball to have new game announcement at Expo 2024
Mentioned as having upcoming future games; minimal commentary provided
Manufacturer whose early product photo release disrupted planned April 1st reveal strategy
Pinball manufacturer mentioned in context of allocation system transparency discussion.
Mentioned as having upcoming announcement spring/summer timeframe (separate from Pedretti timeline)
Predicted to cease new machine production in 2026; struggles with tariffs, quality reputation, and licensing track record post-Aliens.
Manufacturer with upcoming Predators game; Kaneda dismisses them with 'nobody cares'
Manufacturer known for Queen; presenting Ellen Ripley edition of Alien widebody at Expo
Pinball manufacturer; rumored to bring new game (possibly Twilight Zone remake or similar) to Expo
Pinball manufacturer; announced $426 discount on Alien machine; subject of inventory management speculation
Pinball manufacturer; recently partnered with production facility in northern Italy; announced Queen game; rumored to have remake and/or new original title in development
Sweden-based manufacturer with factory near Milan, Italy; exhibiting Aliens and Queens at Expo; Ellen Ripley edition $7,995
Manufacturer bringing Alien game to Expo with Ripley version; releasing custom Alien toppers ($13.95 MSRP)
Manufacturer of Abbott (ABBA-themed machine); adding new songs, multiballs, and challenge modes; Alien Toppers shipping
Manufacturer with Alien and Queen games; announced Alien re-release with Sigourney Weaver likeness; another game coming soon, possibly at TPF
Manufacturer releasing Ellen Ripley edition of Alien with new sculpts; also produces Queen Rhapsody and Champions Edition
Manufacturer expected to announce something at Expo (specifics unclear)
European pinball manufacturer with new factory in Italy (European Co-op Corp) near Milan; producing Alien and Queen; hinted at upcoming announcement
Pinball manufacturer; released Queen; rumored to announce follow-up game at Expo; partnered with Pedretti Gaming
Next game rumored to be European rock act (leaked/unintended); company reportedly upset about information getting out; known for Chrome ramps; likely TPF announcement window for next title
Boutique pinball company producing Aliens and other titles
Boutique manufacturer; criticized for Queen game ambiguous delivery promises and non-refundable deposit practices
Pinball manufacturer; brought Queen game to TPF; Multimorphic exclusive
Manufacturer; announced Queen Pinball (Jul 2022); took deposits with end-of-year shipping promises, then announced delays at Pinball Expo
Released Alien Pinball in 2021 with Italian manufacturer partnership; poor customer communication; announced Queen Pinball but game looks dated; likely to exit after Alien orders fulfilled
Pinball manufacturer; shipped ~500 Alien SVLV games; producing 65-70 games/month; Queen music pin confirmed as next title
Pinball manufacturer; released Queen/Alien; production delays expected
Boutique manufacturer; revealed Queen Pinball prototype at Expo with incomplete code (draining songs, poor call-outs); took non-refundable deposits for October-November delivery that will not be met
Competitor manufacturer; cited as example of promotional rebate strategy (Alien Day) distinct from Stern's current approach
Pinball manufacturer launching ABBA Pinball with two limited editions; previously worked on Queen and other music titles
Referenced alongside Deep Root and Haggis as manufacturer with problematic upfront payment and delivery history
Pinball manufacturer developing Predator machine; characterized as not known for making great games
Pinball manufacturer releasing Predator Pinball; competitor to Barrels of Fun and Stern; central to episode's opening discussion of game reveal
Pinball machine manufacturer announcing new Queen-themed machine
Upcoming game manufacturer; Kaneda predicts no LE/FOMO strategy for their spring 2025 title.
Pinball manufacturer; mentioned as acceptable alternative for Potter license
Manufacturer of Predator (with Arnold); delaying release to avoid Harry Potter competition; Kaneda criticizes continued marketing of Alien/ABBA
Boutique manufacturer of Predator pinball; Kaneda criticizes timing of simultaneous launch with Potter and questions their engineering capabilities
Scandinavian boutique pinball manufacturer; developer of Predator and Alien; subject of Kaneda's critique
Manufacturer of ABBA and ABBA Voyage machines; criticized for flimsy build quality, weak flippers, questionable value at price point relative to Stern
Manufacturer of Alien pinball machine, based in Italy, using assembly partner unfamiliar with pinball production
Producing Predator pinball; expensive ($15,500 all-in); weak gameplay execution criticized; potential 'company killer' if fails to move units
Boutique manufacturer; Kaneda expresses skepticism about their ability to sell 1,000+ units of their games.
Manufacturer that secured Sigourney Weaver's Ripley likeness for Alien edition after years of unavailability
Mentioned as producer of Aliens remake; hosts note previous Heighway Aliens customers may have been left holding the bag
Developer of Alien Returns; reviving/remanufacturing Highway Pinball with reliability improvements; sharing profits with original design team
Manufacturer of Queen (music pin) and Alien, rumored next game is another music pin after Queen; Kaneda waiting for non-Andrew Highway original design
Manufacturer of Alien pinball game; features Ripley code update with Sigourney Weaver clips but lacks synced audio-video
Acquired Highway Pinball assets, liquidated company; planning Queen and Playboy pinball machines
Pinball manufacturer operating Euro Pinball Corp facility near Milan, Italy; owns ABBA game; meeting with Don at upcoming Expo
Pinball manufacturer; developed ABBA; designer spoke with Don about game's design
Boutique manufacturer with mystery game teasers leading up to Pinball Expo; Kaneda criticizes excessive teasing strategy and suggests possible Kingpin development.
Manufacturer of Alien Pinball; expected to announce something on Alien Day (4/26)
Manufacturer with upcoming Queen Pinball title; expected to face revenue pressure
Announced departure coinciding with ABBA launch; Kaneda speculates distancing from expected ABBA failure
Manufacturer of ABBA machine; criticized for poor sales despite 800-unit run, mediocre execution, and high pricing
Boutique manufacturer producing Queen Pinball; partnered with Pendretti Gaming; actively shipping games
Manufacturer of ABBA machine; Kaneda questions market demand, particularly in North America
Upcoming ABBA game with helicopter mechanism; teasing with Stranger Things aesthetic; announcement expected April 6-7 (ABBA Eurovision 50th anniversary date)
Boutique manufacturer with three non-brother founders; two departed weeks before ABBA launch; remaining operator faces company rename pressure.
Manufacturer with upcoming title featuring Bell helicopter mechanism; speculation on theme: ABBA (Arrival album) suspected
Manufacturer of ABBA game; founder contradicted scarcity claims by saying 800-unit limit would increase 'if there's interest'
Boutique pinball manufacturer; producing ABBA, criticized by Kaneda as forgettable
Manufacturer of ABBA; cited as producing 800-unit run that will not sell out
European-based (Italy or UK mentioned as possible location) boutique pinball manufacturer; produces Alien and Predator machines; recently restructured license agreements; facing supply chain delays and tariff pressures
Funhouse remake and ABBA release; limited traction and unclear future product roadmap
Developing Predator pinball; pricing near $15,000; viability questioned without Arnold Schwarzenegger likeness; uncertain future contingent on game success
Manufacturer of Predator pinball machine; no new reveals on release day despite teasers
Manufacturer of Predator; delaying summer release to avoid Harry Potter shadow
Pinball manufacturer; produced Alien machine; provided Scott with prototype and early access units
Expected to show Queen pinball game at Texas Pinball Festival
Pinball manufacturer being criticized by Don for prolonged teasing campaign of Predator without concrete release information
Scandinavian pinball manufacturer (growing from Heighway assets) rumored to be developing Predator pinball; has released Alien, Queen, and ABBA; characterized by Don as struggling with game design and market positioning.
Boutique manufacturer; Queen Pinball criticized as overpriced at $11,000 and rapidly depreciating
Manufacturer announcing new game at Pinball Expo; likely Dracula remake based on Brian Allen artwork tease per Kaneda speculation
Pinball manufacturer producing Predator game; known for previous quality issues; transitioning to Fast Pinball platform and standardized parts
Pinball manufacturer; made Aliens and Queen; rumored to announce new game at Pinball Expo; expected to reveal first game without Andrew Highway's input
Pinball manufacturer; remaking classic game (Twilight Zone or Dracula speculated); Kaneda expects reveal at Pinball Expo with possible Ellen Ripley coding integration
Manufacturer criticized for Queen game plaque placement design flaw
Manufacturer; mentioned for having 40 Alien LV editions ready for shipment; criticized for slow manufacturing
Manufacturer of Alien and Queen pinball games; European manufacturing; received C+/B- grade
Manufacturer formerly known as Highway Pinball; produced Alien game mentioned as slowly trickling out
Game manufacturer; planning to unveil third game at Pinball Expo in October; rumored to be a remake
Associated with Alien Ripley edition and Art of Pinball topper distribution; criticized for enabling artificial scarcity
Boutique manufacturer; Kaneda cites as having 'waved the white flag' on pricing with lower LE prices; potential threat to Stern/JJP if quality improves
Pinball manufacturer; hosts would pass on a Pinball Brothers Wonder Woman game; mentioned as lower-tier choice
Manufacturer producing Queen prototype; artwork received significant negative critique; operating under Bobby Moulton
Manufacturer of Alien Ripley Edition; criticized for art inconsistency on backbox
Pinball manufacturer revealing new game at Pinball Expo; Kaneda credits them with smart second-mover strategy announcement
Manufacturer of Queen pinball (music IP); criticized for weak community fanbase, extended pre-production reveal period destroying FOMO, and inability to compete with other music pins
Manufacturer of Alien pinball; criticized for Ellen Ripley edition compromises and licensing limitations
Took over Highway Pinball production; now producing Alien pinball with Ellen Ripley character; will not support legacy Highway game software
Manufacturer rumored to be designing Predator pinball machine
Acquired Heighway Pinball; produced Alien games post-acquisition; games viewed as less desirable than original Hardware versions
Design studio in Sweden; manufactures games through partnership with Euro Pinball Corp in Italy; games have design/quality concerns
Pinball manufacturer with Queen as potential 2022 Twippies eligible title pending shipment confirmation.
Scandinavian manufacturer; released Queen trailer; criticized for lack of mechanical depth compared to premium competitors
Rumored to be manufacturing Abba pinball game (mentioned on April Fool's Day)
Pinball manufacturer producing ABBA machine with inductive sensor technology and two-stage flippers
Manufacturer planning Queen pinball machine reveal; Kaneda concerns about artwork quality and dated aesthetic compared to recent releases
Boutique manufacturer executing well; released 500 Aliens, upcoming Queen release, reportedly has additional game in development
Took over Alien production after Andrew Highway deal collapse; thanked for salvaging customer investments
Manufacturer partnering with Pedretti Gaming on manufacturing expansion and Funhouse kit; involved in Twilight Zone remake strategy
Scandinavian manufacturer producing Abba machine; criticized for ugly cabinet design; unlikely to move units despite having opportunity window
Manufacturer with licenses for Alien and Predator; not actual brothers; Kaneda speculates they may exit the industry; uncertain about future announcements
Competing pinball manufacturer; mentioned as developing European music theme game
Manufacturer announcing Queen pinball machine debut at Pinball Expo 2022 with teaser shrink-wrapped reveal
Manufacturer; Papadiuk explicitly wishes they do NOT release Queen game
Scandinavian manufacturer with Alien LVs shipping soon; mentioned as potential competitor
Manufacturer announcing ABBA as next game; Rudy recently departed as key personnel
Pinball manufacturer with unannounced new game rumored for April 25, 2025 release; teaser images circulating; marketing/communication criticized by Don as insufficient
Shipping Alien games; generally positive owner feedback on atmospheric experience; some quality control issues reported including broken bumpers on units; future Queen machine quality concerns
Pinball manufacturer, Rudy as company contact, participated in Expo activities
Boutique manufacturer exhibiting Predator at Expo 2025; previously released Alien
Scandinavian boutique pinball manufacturer producing Alien and Queen machines; launching U.S. online store and teasing new announcements
Pinball manufacturer; beginning to ship games
European boutique manufacturer; mentioned as one of 12 active companies; suggested merger candidate with other boutiques
Possibly failed; Kaneda questions if they should be added to failure list
Releasing Queen pinball game on July 13th reveal; delayed from June; Kaneda concerned about design quality compared to Stern/JJP music pins
Scandinavian boutique pinball manufacturer; developing Predator widebody machine with in-house design, planned April 25 reveal at Pinfest.
Manufacturer paying Italian company to produce pinball machines; referenced in context of potential manufacturing cost overruns like Big Lebowski
Scandinavian pinball manufacturer, Predator machine nearing completion and confirmed for Pinball Expo Melbourne
Pinball manufacturer that acquired/took over Heighway's Alien project and made updates including replacing LCD display with playfield changes; notable for completing problem games
Manufacturer further along in production pipeline than Deep Root; 50 playfields printed, parts ready including dolls, facehuggers, and mechs
Pinball manufacturer mentioned in passing during broadcast
Pinball manufacturer currently working with Scorbit on direct integration
Pinball machine manufacturer producing Aliens machine
Manufacturer; Gonzo notes they share factory with Pedretti Gaming; producing Predator (rumor) and Alien; mentioned for flipper feel issues
Scandinavian boutique pinball manufacturer founded 2020 from Highway Pinball assets; produces widebody licensed games (Alien, Queen, ABBA, Predator) in partnership with Italian manufacturer
Scandinavian boutique pinball manufacturer that released Predator pinball in 2025; acquired assets from Heighway and developed Alien, Queen, ABBA prior to Predator
Pinball manufacturer producing the Predator machine; appears to be a newer/smaller operation compared to Stern and Spooky
Manufacturer of Predator Pinball and Alien Pinball widebody games
Pinball manufacturer; source of the video content.
Manufacturer/content creator producing or featuring Alien pinball gameplay video
Boutique pinball manufacturer releasing Alien machine
Boutique pinball manufacturer providing technical support for Alien machine repairs
Manufacturer of Alien widebody pinball game; praised for customer support but product experiencing technical issues
Boutique pinball manufacturer, produced Alien and Barnyard games
Pinball manufacturer; produces Alien game (no LCD screen, dark playfield); game has quality issues being addressed
Mentioned in passing during discussion of pinball manufacturers
Boutique manufacturer with Queens game shipping; announcing new 2023 game toward year's end
Pinball manufacturer; developing music-themed pin (Scorpions rumored); multiple releases expected in 2024
Manufacturer mentioned as represented at Pinball Expo 2024.
Producing Predator (1,000 units planned); designed in-house by Swedish team; manufactured in Italy by Pedretti Gaming; previous game ABBA considered one of worst recent releases
Manufacturer with Predator in development; criticized for slow marketing response and not leveraging Arnold Schwarzenegger IP advantage
European/boutique manufacturer, potential Predator game manufacturer, considered separate from Dutch Pinball
Will show remake of old game at Expo; Kaneda suggests it won't outsell Stranger Things
Distributor partnering with Pedretti Gaming on Bally/Williams remakes; expected to reveal major title in March; Kaneda questions quality vs Chicago Gaming Company
Potential partner with Pedretti Gaming to release remake games as Chicago Gaming Company phases out remake production
Manufacturer planning European musical act pinball machine
Manufacturer mentioned in context of European gaming company and Bally/Williams remakes
Scandinavian manufacturer; releasing improved Ripley-featured translite version of Alien pinball
Boutique manufacturer making a remake and announcing major US-based partnership
Music-themed game rumored for release; Kaneda suggests Scorpions as possible IP; Queen announced 1.5 years prior
Swedish manufacturer; noted as having remade Alien; Kaneda sees no demand for additional remakes from portfolio
Scandinavian boutique; music pin in development (Scorpions rumored); partnering on Bally/Williams remakes
Scandinavian manufacturer expected to reveal Bally Williams remake at Expo; likely Dracula with Brian Allen artwork per Kaneda's speculation
Manufacturer producing Predator; announcement expected in April
Boutique manufacturer; production shutdown/reduction due to tariffs; Predator appears abandoned or significantly delayed
Scandinavian manufacturer producing Alien and Queen; partnering with Pedretti Gaming on Bally/Williams remakes (Twilight Zone or Fishtales rumored for March)
Boutique manufacturer preparing to release Predator pinball; heavily criticized by Kaneda for poor marketing timing relative to Harry Potter launch
Boutique pinball manufacturer; developer of Predator and Alien pinball machines
Emerging manufacturer formed by old Highway Pinball investors; rumored to be making Queen and Alien pinball machines
Predator failed commercially (sold ~300 units); needs to announce next game in 2026 to survive; vulnerable business model
Scandinavian pinball manufacturer, co-founder of Euro Pinball Corp joint venture
Pinball manufacturer showcasing updated Aliens/Ellen Ripley game with new art and code at Expo 2023
Manufacturer of Predator, licensing contract expires December 31
Pinball manufacturer; referenced as teaching resource for Predator game rules
Referenced for beer sponsorship and partnership with Dead Flip content creators
Scandinavian (Swedish) boutique pinball manufacturer; recently released ABBA, Queen, and Alien pinball machines; subject of Hardy's criticism for poor marketing and announcement execution
Pinball manufacturer partnering with Pedretti Gaming; shares assembly facility (APC) and has co-produced games like Alien and Queen
Pinball manufacturer showing production and shipment transparency for Alien machine
Manufacturer of Alien Pinball, praised for manufacturing quality and design innovations
Developer/manufacturer of Alien Pinball; redesigned game from original Highway version; provides customer support
Pinball manufacturer; producing Alien Pinball which Cary Hardy names as 2021 Game of the Year
Referenced for Alien machine's exceptional metal hardware quality on playfield underside; comparison point for manufacturing excellence
Manufacturer showing both Alien versions and both Queen versions at 2022 Expo
Pinball manufacturer bringing Queen machine to TPF
Manufacturer developing motorized adjustable-height cabinet legs; inspired by basketball player accessibility needs; located in Houston area
Boutique pinball manufacturer mentioned as emerging competitor post-Jersey Jack
Distribution partner; Pedretti maintains US warehouse through this entity for parts fulfillment
Swedish boutique pinball manufacturer producing new original-licensed titles (Queen, Alien, ABBA) and managing remakes through subsidiary EPC in Italy. Headquartered in Ergå, Sweden with global development team and North American hub through PBUSA.
Manufacturer re-releasing Alien game with Ripley character likenesses pending approval; planning new game reveal at Texas Pinball Festival
Manufacturer re-releasing Alien Pinball; provided exclusive debut video/footage via Super Awesome Pinball Show
Boutique manufacturer; showed Alien (re-release with new Ellen Ripley callouts) and Queen at Expo; announced new game coming soon
Boutique pinball manufacturer; re-releasing Alien with new Sigourney Weaver/Ripley footage (deal pending approval); featuring Lior toppers
Pinball manufacturer facing criticism for Predator release; absorbing tariff costs for direct-to-consumer sales at $12,000; history of design choices criticized; pissing off distributors
Pinball manufacturer; shipping ABBA machine
Swedish manufacturer; ABBA theme discussed, features helicopter lock mechanic
Boutique pinball manufacturer releasing ABBA Pinball with two limited editions
Successor to Highway Pinball; manufacturer of Alien and Queen pinball machines; reduced Queen Champion Edition price from $9,295 to $8,995.
Newly formed company created by original investors during Highway Pinball takeover; listed as creditor/parts supplier to Highway; suspected of receiving transferred assets before Highway liquidation; potentially owns Queen license
Swedish/Scandinavian manufacturer that acquired Highway Pinball's assets; subjects of debate regarding viability post-acquisition; planned games include Queen
Referenced as relying on contract manufacturer (Pedretti Gaming) for builds
Possibly conjoined with Pedretti Gaming; involved with remake production
Pinball manufacturer releasing Queen; converted Highway Pinball's wide-body design to standard-width; pricing and quality positioning discussed as unsustainable relative to Stern
Pinball manufacturer producing ABBA machine in partnership with Pedretti
Pinball manufacturer; released Alien game which is currently #1 rated on Pinside; machine priced at ~$8,500 used for Standard model
Pinball manufacturer; released ABBA pinball machine on 50th anniversary of ABBA's Eurovision win; limited production (300 Voyage + 500 Arrival editions)
Manufacturer of Predator pinball machine being streamed
Scandinavian pinball manufacturer with headquarters in Örebro, Sweden; manufacturing plant in Italy; US hub; released ABBA and Predator games
Pinball manufacturer; uses Pedretti Gaming for builds; has had quality control blowback according to episode
Pinball manufacturer; sought $125,000 for Playboy and over $500,000 for Queen licenses in 2018
Released ABBA game in 2024; plays better than Queen but less popular IP in US market
Relaunching Alien Pinball; acquired Highway Pinball assets during bankruptcy; offering 50% vouchers to original victims; no pre-orders model this time
Pinball manufacturer that acquired Highway Pinball assets; revealed Queen pinball at London pop-up store; also producing Aliens LV Limited Edition
Developing Queen Pinball; initially suggested September availability, now targeting October Pinball Expo; facing supply chain constraints.
UK-based pinball manufacturer producing Queen and Alien machines; acquired Highway Pinball assets before liquidation
Manufacturer of Queen; game featured at TPF 2023 as significant play opportunity for attendees
Boutique manufacturer on ranking list; known for Alien, Queen Soon
Non-US pinball manufacturer working on Predator machine; previously released ABBA and Queen machines; facing tariff challenges
Scandinavian pinball manufacturer; created Queen, ABBA, Alien, and Predator; improving quality trajectory
Pinball manufacturer; referenced for Alien and Predator reliability issues
Pinball manufacturer producing Predator game; Albert predicts commercial failure due to missing Arnold Schwarzenegger, weak artwork, tariff costs, and unproven code quality
European pinball manufacturer of Predator machine with noted AI usage
Pinball manufacturer releasing Predator Trophy Edition
Manufacturer of Predator pinball machine; Scandinavian-based developer
Manufacturer releasing Predator Pinball; previously made Queen and ABBA games
Manufacturer; one of their Alien machines was on display at UKPinfest 2021 alongside Heighway version
Pinball manufacturer with ABBA machine displayed at show
Manufacturer with games on display including Alien Ripley Edition machines, team members not attending
Manufacturer exhibiting Queen and Aliens games; distributed through Coin Taker
Pinball manufacturer with Alien game available in Standard and Limited versions; displayed via CoinTaker distributor
European pinball manufacturer rumored to have Predator in pipeline to complement Alien game
Manufacturer; no statement yet on tariff response at time of article writing
European investor group that recovered Heighway Pinball assets (Alien, Full Throttle) after liquidation; announced Alien remake in December 2020
Swedish pinball manufacturer; headquarters in Örebro, Sweden; designs games across multiple European cities; assemblies in Northern Italy near Bergamo/Milan
Boutique pinball manufacturer producing the Queen game; took over the project from collapsed Heighway Pinball.
Pinball manufacturer at Expo 2022 unboxing and setting up Queen pinball machine; planned to have multiple units on display throughout show
Pinball machine manufacturer; confirmed developer of ABBA game as their third release
Co-founder of Euro Pinball Corp. with Pedretti; games being manufactured by EPC alongside Pedretti remakes
Partner in establishing Euro Pinball Corp manufacturing in Italy
Scandinavian pinball manufacturer launching ABBA pinball game
Company formed by same directors who took control of Heighway Pinball; may have acquired assets, equipment, and licenses before liquidation
Swedish pinball manufacturer, produces Alien, Queen, and ABBA; headquartered in Sweden with manufacturing in Italy
Pinball manufacturer; Pedretti Gaming manufactures their Alien pinball games
Partner in Euro Pinball Corp manufacturing facility; also produces Pinball Brothers branded games (Alien, Queen, ABBA)
Boutique pinball manufacturer; ABBA game displayed at Retro Arcade Specialists stand
Pinball manufacturer with ABBA machine on display and seminar representation
Company formed by investor group after purchasing Andrew Heighway's stake; allegedly asset-stripped Heighway Pinball's IP and parts; accused of exporting materials to Europe instead of fulfilling customer orders
Scandinavian pinball manufacturer formed to refinance Heighway Pinball; now producing Alien remake with design improvements
Manufacturer of Queen Pinball; known for polishing ramps to chrome finish and music-themed game design
Pinball game manufacturer; third title ABBA; management now based wholly in Sweden
Manufacturer/distributor announcing premium interactive topper for Alien Pinball
Manufacturer of Alien and Queen pinball machines; announcing new Ripley Edition variant
European pinball manufacturer announcing Alien Ripley Edition variant with Disney partnership
Possible connection to Euro Pinball Corp; rumored Twilight Zone remake status unclear pending confirmation
European pinball manufacturer; produces Alien and Queen pinball machines
Pinball manufacturer; speculated as potential new game announcer at Expo
Boutique pinball manufacturer with first two released games: Queen and Alien; teasing third game reveal at Expo
Pinball manufacturer; recently released code update for Queen
Manufacturer represented in The Game Gallery lineup (Queen, Alien remake)
Pinball manufacturer with Queen machine on display
Pinball machine manufacturer known for Alien and Queen; planning to reveal Game #3 at Chicago Pinball Expo
Pinball machine manufacturer; announced price reduction for Queen Champions Edition and production timeline
Boutique pinball manufacturer producing Queen pinball; created Euro Pinball Corp. factory partnership with Pedretti Gaming
Scandinavian manufacturer ruled out as source of BBB remake
Manufacturer of Alien and Queen pinball machines; releasing code update
Pinball machine manufacturer with unannounced next game in development
Manufacturer building Aliens and Queens; denying Twilight Zone remake; third licensed game coming
Scandinavian pinball manufacturer showing factory production progress
Boutique pinball manufacturer; recently launched subsidiaries Euro Pinball Corp (manufacturing) and PB USA LLC (U.S. distribution)
Boutique pinball manufacturer known for Alien and Queen pinball machines
Scandinavian pinball manufacturer producing Alien and Queen machines
Manufacturer of Queen and Alien pinball machines; launched quarterly newsletter
Pinball manufacturer showcasing Queen and Alien machines; planning third licensed game
Boutique pinball manufacturer with Queen game at TPF 2023
Boutique pinball manufacturer; producer of Queen game
Boutique pinball manufacturer developing Queen machine
Pinball game manufacturer, co-founder of Euro Pinball Corp.; makes Alien and Queen
Pinball game manufacturer developing the Queen pinball machine
Pinball manufacturer for whom Pedretti manufactures Alien and Queen machines
Confirmed to exhibit; will show Queen with improved code
Pinball machine manufacturer sharing production updates
Co-producing Queen with Pedretti Gaming; early units serving as beta for production refinement
Pinball machine manufacturer releasing Queen pinball machine with code updates
Scandinavian pinball manufacturer; co-founder of Euro Pinball Corp.; maker of Alien and Queen pinball machines
Pinball machine manufacturer delivering Queen pinball machines
Pinball machine manufacturer producing Alien and Queen games
Pinball machine manufacturer; producing Queen and previously Alien machines
Scandinavian boutique pinball manufacturer; produced Alien and now in production with Queen
Scandinavian pinball manufacturer producing Alien pinball machine
Boutique pinball manufacturer; currently shipping Alien machines and developing Queen as next title
Manufacturer of Queen pinball machine displayed at Expo
Boutique pinball manufacturer developing Queen pinball machine
Pinball manufacturer exhibiting Queen pinball machines at Chicago Pinball Expo
Pinball manufacturer debuting Queen machine at Expo
Pinball manufacturer with Alien and Queen machines on display at the expo
Pinball machine manufacturer; debuting Queen machine at Expo
Pinball machine manufacturer; developing Queen pinball machine and hinting at future projects
Pinball manufacturer; two representatives in attendance; machines featured at event (Alien LV)
Pinball game manufacturer; delayed Queen release due to approval issues; producing Alien and Queen machines
Pinball machine manufacturer producing the Queen game
Scandinavian pinball manufacturer that acquired Heighway Pinball assets and has produced Alien and announced Queen; outsources manufacturing to Pedretti Gaming
Boutique pinball manufacturer producing Queen-themed machine with two edition tiers
Pinball manufacturer known for Alien pinball machine; has posted new announcement on social media
Pinball machine manufacturer producing Queen pinball machine
Manufacturer of Alien pinball machine for which the mod is being produced
Pinball machine manufacturer working on Queen prototype and Alien LV production
Manufacturer of Alien pinball machine
Pinball manufacturer; produces Alien and Queen (upcoming) machines
Scandinavian boutique pinball manufacturer shipping Alien machines and developing Queen as second title
Pinball machine manufacturer; producer of Alien and Alien LV machines
Boutique pinball manufacturer; Alien LV featured in temporary exhibition
Pinball manufacturer with Alien LV machine debuting publicly
Pinball manufacturer that acquired Heighway Pinball's assets; developing Alien LV machine
Scandinavian pinball manufacturer producing Alien and Alien LV machines
Pinball manufacturer producing Alien SV machine
Pinball machine manufacturer; previously recovered Heighway's Alien game and produced successful versions; now producing Alien LV variant
Pinball manufacturer with Alien LV in production; first batch shipping announced for January 2022
Pinball manufacturer contracting with Pedretti to manufacture Alien machines
Pinball machine manufacturer developing Queen prototype
Boutique pinball manufacturer; acquired Heighway Pinball's Queen design assets; second game is Queen after Alien
Manufacturer known for Alien Out; recently merged with Italian manufacturing company to form Euro Pinball Corporation; working on Queen title
Producing Queen machines at slower rate than their Alien production; 40-60 machines per month capacity; production bottlenecks reported
Swedish boutique pinball manufacturer; offices in Urebro, Sweden; production facilities in Bergamo, Italy; declined Don's facility tour request
Queen pinball manufacturer; present at TPF; call-outs reported as cringey; using live Queen song versions
Pinball manufacturer producing Alien Ripley edition at $7,995
Pinball manufacturer represented by Roger and Kato at tailgate party; known as partiers who 'design killer pinball machines by day'
Pinball manufacturer; Roger and Kato are co-founders; attended tailgate party
Manufacturer of Alien pinball game; experienced firmware/shipping delays to US; games now arriving at Cointaker this week
Pinball manufacturer (Roger and Kato); recently released Alien; has unannounced future games in development
European pinball manufacturer; released Queen pinball game; featured as main interview guest on this episode
Manufacturer bringing Aliens and reportedly new Queen pinball machine to Expo (unconfirmed)
Referenced as example of other manufacturers taking price reductions; Don cited them as model for industry pricing correction
Boutique pinball manufacturer; recently partnered with Italian production facility; brought Alien Ripley Edition and Queen to market; developing new unannounced game(s) for 2024/2025; positioned as mid-tier manufacturer
European pinball manufacturer (based in unspecified country); released Alien Ripley edition topper; reportedly working on ABBA-themed music pin (rumor)
Pinball manufacturer; rumored to be developing ABBA machine; leaked helicopter imagery from Arrivals album cover
Manufacturer of Alien and Queen; developing ABBA music-themed game; running $500 discount promotions on Queen; rumored next release to follow Queen/Alien
Manufacturer of The Predator (June 2025), widebody machine
Pinball manufacturer releasing Predator as their fourth title; based in Scandinavia; uses FAST Pinball boards and Williams standard components
Swedish pinball manufacturer developing Predator widebody game
Pinball manufacturer facing internal turmoil; two former partners publicly stated no decision-making occurred for past two years; social media marketing person departed ahead of ABBA launch
Swedish/European pinball manufacturer; released ABBA pinball on Saturday reveal with limited 800-unit production (500/300 split)
Swedish pinball manufacturer preparing ABBA machine announcement April 6; experiencing leadership departure with two of five founders leaving
Manufacturer with declining quality perception; Queen played poorly; marketing lead Rudy departed before ABBA release April 6; company health questioned
Boutique manufacturer; next game confirmed as ABBA-themed, releasing in Sweden on 50th anniversary of ABBA's Eurovision win
Swedish pinball manufacturer based in Europe, manufactures in Italy; produces Alien, Queen, and upcoming third game
Rumored Phase 3 release: possible Predator pinball game
Pinball manufacturer; source of this gameplay video
Pinball manufacturer and content creator
Pinball manufacturer releasing Queen pinball machine with 2.0 software update
Pinball manufacturer; source of video content
Pinball machine manufacturer
Listed as source; manufacturer in pinball industry
Pinball machine manufacturer; source of video content
Pinball machine manufacturer; source of this video
Pinball machine manufacturer releasing Predator themed machine
Pinball machine manufacturer releasing Predator title
Manufacturer of Predator Pinball, releasing promotional video
Pinball game manufacturer producing Predator Pinball
Manufacturer of Predator pinball machine.
Manufacturer of Predator Pinball
Manufacturer of Queen pinball machine; source of gameplay footage
Video source; pinball manufacturer
Pinball machine manufacturer; won three major awards at 2022 Pinball Awards for Alien machine
Pinball manufacturer/modifier; Kelly Morowski associated; may provide custom mods.
Predator rumored in development; speakers express skepticism due to Fox licensing difficulty
Acquired Highway Pinball assets; re-releasing Alien machine. Unknown company history; hosts express serious concerns about reliability and trust
New pinball manufacturer shipping first Alien machines; Pinball Brothers Alien positioned as alternative to Highway Pinball version
Acquired Highway Pinball assets; developing Queen machine converted from wide-body to narrow-body; Alien machines reportedly experiencing quality issues
Swedish pinball manufacturer announcing Queen machine with Champions Edition ($9,295) and Rhapsody LE ($10,995); hosts express concerns about build quality based on Alien experience
Releasing ABBA pinball. Don planning Expo stop despite low personal interest in ABBA theme; testing helicopter ball lock mechanism and shooting vs Queen comparison.
Manufacturing Queen pinball; first shipments via Austrian distributor RS Pinball from Pedretti Gaming Factory in Italy
Pinball manufacturer referenced as cautionary tale for board failures and reliability issues
Manufacturer releasing upgraded Alien/Ripley edition with new art and sculpts; price dropped to $7,995; ship mid-November
Solo manufacturer in Sweden; released ABBA and Queen with low sales; Predator delayed indefinitely
Manufacturer of Predator; criticized for ABBA layout design; single operator running company
Manufacturer specifically called out for marketing approach/teasing issues
Manufacturer of Predator; previous games: Alien, Queen, ABBA; known for extended teasing campaigns
Manufacturer of Predator pinball; Scandinavian-based; European market advantage via local manufacturing; successor to Alien production; widebody specialist
European manufacturer producing Predator pinball machine; subject of gameplay reveal discussion
Manufacturer of Predator; posting production updates; 45+ machines in factory stage
Manufacturer producing ABBA pinball machine; features helicopter mechanism; offers limited and regular art editions with $1,000 price difference
Manufacturer of ABBA pinball; previously released Queen; facing shipping delays to Pinball Expo
Manufacturer of ABBA pinball; described as cool people but game felt lightweight; Don suggests they pursue Tony Hawk licensing.
Manufacturer creating Predator and previous titles including ABBA and Queen; known for Alien wide-body game
Solo operator (described as 'pop' after 'mom left town'); releasing Predator game end of month; small independent producer
Mentioned for previous pricing reduction strategy (Alien Ripley edition); $500-off discount compared to Stern's $1,000 cuts on similar games
Manufacturer of Alien machine; described as potential sustainability concern due to warranty/update issues and technical problems (dead computers, frequent software updates)
Scandinavian manufacturer building ABBA games; CEO Daniel Jensen not attending Texas Pinball Festival
Alternative name for Highway Pinball; rumored to hold Queen pinball license
Boutique pinball manufacturer; mentioned as potential contract manufacturing candidate for American Pinball
Manufacturer of Predator; experienced marketing failures with leaked videos; CEO Daniel acknowledged marketing person errors on livestream; using fast hardware architecture
Manufacturer mentioned in context of pre-Harry Potter advice to hold releases
Boutique manufacturer mentioned as active player in small-scale production segment
Manufacturer of Predator pinball; experienced botched release; pricing at ~$12k considered expensive relative to competition; absorbing tariff costs
European manufacturer; produced Predator (300 units, 15-16k price); game did not sell out despite quality gameplay and theme
Manufacturer referenced for flipper quality comparison (negative)
Manufacturer responsible for ABBA pinball release
Pinball manufacturer referenced as Old Town Pinball sponsor/partner
Smaller pinball manufacturer contributing to competitive landscape; helps prevent monopolization
Struggling manufacturer; Kaneda predicts company won't survive Predator release; sales estimated under 100 units; cutting distributors described as desperate move
Manufacturer of Predator; subject to quality concerns and rumors in chat
Manufacturer of Predator game; Kaneda suggests they made poor decision excluding Arnold; absorbed tariff costs to reduce price from $15.5k to $12k unsuccessfully
Manufacturer of Predator; attempting to absorb tariff costs to reduce price.
Boutique manufacturer referenced as competitor; needs only one game per year
Manufacturer of Predator; viability questioned if production <300 units
Alien at $7,500; smaller manufacturer with limited secondary market presence
Manufacturer of Alien pinball machine; produced under 200 units; developing Predator follow-up
Manufacturer of Alien pinball; experiencing significant quality control and supply chain issues with Alien Queen topper (14+ month delays)
Manufacturer noted for extended development of custom stand-up targets with reliability issues
Italian manufacturer of Queen, NAVA, and Predator; did NOT make Alien (Highway Pinball did); criticized for manufacturing quality and flipper reliability
Manufacturer of Alien pinball game; shipping ~500 units total; producing 65-70 games per month; Queen music pin confirmed as next title
Manufacturer of Queen in Concert pinball; benefited from Stern's Comic-Con marketing hype spillover; release described as 'somewhat lackluster'
Queen machine postponed from Super Awesome Tailgate Party due to supply chain and production delays
Manufacturer of Alien Pinball; benefiting from enthusiast rating spike on Pinside Top 100
Manufacturer merging with Pedretti Gaming to form Euro Pinball Corp; relocating production facility January 2023; planning multiple game development
European manufacturer partnering with Pedretti Gaming to form Euro Pinball Corp; producing Alien and Queen titles
Pinball manufacturer; Queen and Alien titles face predicted 1+ year production wait times
Boutique manufacturer; cited as precedent for rebate-based discounting (Alien Day promotion with $300 per-machine credits).
Manufacturer launching ABBA pinball with Arrival (500u/$9,995) and Voyage (300u/$10,995) editions; original founders Roger and Kato exited 2023
Manufacturer; speculated as potential DC Comics deal holder; produces Predator game
European-based manufacturer; listed among Q1/Q2 2025 releases; Zach requests market data breakdown
Boutique manufacturer of Predator Pinball; subject of Phase 3 Trough Jam discussion
Manufacturer updating ABBA game with new songs (Fernando, The Name of the Game) and game modes; shipping Alien toppers
Manufacturer debuting Queen live in concert prototypes at Expo; showing LV/SV Alien versions and unannounced title
Boutique pinball manufacturer that acquired assets from Highway Pinball; produces Queen Pinball and previously released Alien pinball machine
Mentioned as upcoming Alien Limited Edition game announcement/reveal in episode
Manufacturer mentioned in context of fixing issues with Highway Pinball's design (hyper sleep chambers functionality)
Pinball manufacturer; reduced Predator Ripley Edition pricing below standard edition while adding features due to manufacturing cost reductions
Pinball manufacturer; distributed through Genghis/Barrels' operation
Manufacturer bringing Aliens machines to TPF but with no new game announcements
Pinball manufacturer bringing games to Pinball Expo 2025
Manufacturer of Alien Ripley edition priced at $8,000 with US facilities advantage
Manufacturer of Alien game; reduced pricing below $8,000 due to weak sales of previous games; offering both original and new Ripley translites if ordered before December 31st; added 33 new movie clips and re-engaged original code developers for update.
Pinball manufacturer; partnered with Pedretti Gaming through Euro Pinball Corp; produced Alien and Crash and Burn titles.
Pinball manufacturer; teasing ABBA-themed game reveal in Sweden; has reported quality control issues with recent releases
Pinball manufacturer that lost two of five founding partners (Roger Svanovic and Cato Poisscred) in mid-2024 after they had no decision-making power since January 2022
Manufacturer; recently unveiled Predator game and ABBA Wizard Mode; smaller production scale
European manufacturer cutting U.S. production; pivoting to Canada/Europe; canceled Swedish facility expansion due to tariff impact
Manufacturer waiting to reveal Predator; mentioned as strategic timing relative to Potter release
[Triage: Alien progressed from being a successful, completed best-seller project to discontinued/out of production by late 2025, representing a natural product lifecycle change.]
[Triage: The production numbers represent a sequential change in manufacturing plans for Pinball Brothers' Predator machine, with an initial announcement followed by a revised reduction and timeline cutoff.]
[Triage: Pinball Brothers likely evolved from a solo operation by Daniel Janson to a partnership with two brothers, representing a company growth and structural change over time.]
Expert: Pinball Brothers did recover/inherit Highway Pinball assets years ago but are now a mostly independent entity. They are partnered with Pedretti Pinball under the umbrella entity Euro Pinball Corp, which sits between Pedretti and Pinball Brothers.