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Nick

person12 mentionsFirst seen Jul 3, 2020Last seen Jan 20, 2026

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Nick is a competitive pinball player and co-founder of Buffalo Pinball, a streaming channel and podcast (BDYETP) launched around 2020 with Kevin Manning/Manny. Based in the Buffalo, New York area with connections to Louisiana and Cleveland, he is an active tournament competitor who has participated in IFPA events and championships. He co-hosts the Buffalo Pinball podcast, collects approximately 19 pinball machines, and contributes to the broader pinball community through gameplay demonstrations, tournament play, and content creation.

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Relationships

  • foundedBuffalo PinballCo-founder of Buffalo Pinball streaming channel and podcast (BDYETP)medium
  • affiliated_withThe Electric PlaygroundTeam member continuing development of company's control systemmedium

Facts

  • achievementDefending TPF championhighfrom 2025
  • affiliationCo-founder of Buffalo Pinballhighfrom 2011
  • attributeOwns 19 pinball machineshighfrom 2025-11-10
  • locationBased in Louisianahigh
  • roleElectric Playground team member continuing development of control systemhighfrom 2025
  • roleCo-host of Buffalo Pinball (BDYETP) podcasthighfrom 2020
  • role

Claims (46)

  • opinionhigh

    Dune reveal was rushed to get ahead of King Kong sales; website reveal had images on top of images and other issues.

    Source: Nick's observation of Dune announcementBDYETP 93: Kong, Dune, Portal, and Merlin’s Arcade Revealed! Harry Potter Confirmed! Cuphead, not released!
  • opinionhigh

    King Kong plays faster than recent Keith Elwin games like Godzilla, with quicker multiball sequences and fewer artificial delays.

    Source: Nick's 5-game play session at his clubBDYETP 93: Kong, Dune, Portal, and Merlin’s Arcade Revealed! Harry Potter Confirmed! Cuphead, not released!
  • factualmedium

    Godzilla is unsuitable for tournament play because games last ~1 hour even with top players and difficulty nerfs.

    Source: Nick's tournament observation at PembrokeBDYETP 93: Kong, Dune, Portal, and Merlin’s Arcade Revealed! Harry Potter Confirmed! Cuphead, not released!
  • opinion

Recent Mentions (12)

  • Co-creator with Kevin Manning of Buffalo Pinball streaming channel concept

    Ep 3 - What's Better Than A Battle?Jul 3, 2020
  • Co-host of Buffalo Pinball (BDYETP) podcast; collecting 19 pinball machines; planning to continue podcast with guest hosts on quarterly schedule

    BDYETP 97: Goren’s Here! Winchester Mystery House, TWD Remastered, Star Wars Impressions +Bonus TronNov 10, 2025
  • Competitive player in Viking match against Scott

    2025 IFPA California State Pinball ChampionshipsJan 20, 2026
  • Pinball friend from Cleveland, Ohio area; contributed call-outs for Contra Special Force

    Homebrew Showcase: Contra Special Force by Krista and MikeNov 7, 2025
  • Tournament player, practicing Volley strategy during match

    Concord Champ '25: Semis, Game 2/4 on Volley by Gottlieb. Streamed from The Flipper Room.Nov 18, 2025
  • Player in Concord Champ '25 semifinals Game 3/4; appears to fall behind in scoring

    Concord Champ '25: Semis, Game 3/4 on The Shadow by Bally. Streamed from The Flipper Room.

Contradictions

  • Existing: Nick co-founded Buffalo Pinball with Kevin Manny (Mention 4)vsConflicting: Mention 11 states co-creator is 'Kevin Manning' (different surname spelling)
    Resolved
    accepted_new · Mar 3, 2026
  • Existing: Nick is based in Buffalo, New York area (mentions 4, 10, 11)vsConflicting: Mention 3 describes Nick as Louisiana-based defending TPF champion
    Resolved
    accepted_new · Mar 3, 2026
  • Existing: Co-founded Buffalo Pinball with Kevin Manny in 2011-2012 (mention 4)vsConflicting: Mention 11 indicates Buffalo Pinball streaming channel concept created in 2020
    Resolved
    kept_existing · Mar 3, 2026
  • Existing: Nick is based in Buffalo (from multiple podcast and co-founder references)

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Competitive tournament pinball player
high
  • roleManages IFPA-related league operations for Buffalo Pinballhigh
  • statusMarried to Arielhigh
  • high

    Dune pricing at $11,600 is too expensive compared to Stern Premium at $9,600, especially for a non-Stern/non-JJP manufacturer.

    Source: Host commentary during Dune discussionBDYETP 93: Kong, Dune, Portal, and Merlin’s Arcade Revealed! Harry Potter Confirmed! Cuphead, not released!
  • opinionmedium

    Community is experiencing 'Zombie Yeti fatigue' due to consistent art style saturation across multiple Stern games.

    Source: Nick's forum observation and personal critiqueBDYETP 93: Kong, Dune, Portal, and Merlin’s Arcade Revealed! Harry Potter Confirmed! Cuphead, not released!
  • factualhigh

    King Kong Premium Edition features a more dangerous gong shot than Pro version

    Source: direct observationStern Media Day - King Kong by Keith Elwin
  • opinionmedium

    Nick is a tournament player known for smooth-feeling shots, particularly on Teed Off

    Source: Sir_SnarfBattle Avengers: Infinity Quest TRASH TALKING - Sir_Snarf
  • opinionmedium

    Nick's strength is in analytical coaching rather than personal execution on pinball machines

    Source: Late gameplay coaching commentaryIRON PINBALL Battle - Mandalorian
  • factualhigh

    Nick and Manny made a 16-hour round trip to North Dakota to acquire their Nintendo Red 10 as an anniversary gift

    Ultimate Arcade Games I NEED in my Collection!
  • factualhigh

    Nintendo Red 10 has two monitors and can play two different games simultaneously with swappable ROM boards

    Ultimate Arcade Games I NEED in my Collection!
  • factualhigh

    Nick's daughter Sophia collaborated on Silver Falls and was a primary influence on the Sims-inspired design

    Source: For Amusement Only Episode 470Episode 470 - Silver Falls
  • factualhigh

    Nick is launching a quarterly newsletter sharing exclusive behind-the-scenes game development content

    Source: For Amusement Only Episode 470Episode 470 - Silver Falls
  • factualhigh

    The wizard mode (job scene) is the only multiball mode in Silver Falls and requires completing 40 shots in randomized pairs

    Source: For Amusement Only Episode 470Episode 470 - Silver Falls
  • factualmedium

    Silver Falls features between 24 and 30 playable character types with customizable skin tones and voice options

    Source: For Amusement Only Episode 470Episode 470 - Silver Falls
  • factualhigh

    Scott Denise II composed chill-hop music for Silver Falls, a departure from his typical hard-edge techno style used in Total Nuclear Annihilation and Rick and Morty

    Source: For Amusement Only Episode 470Episode 470 - Silver Falls
  • factualhigh

    Silver Falls is inspired by The Sims video game, featuring home furnishing mechanics across six rooms

    Source: For Amusement Only Episode 470Episode 470 - Silver Falls
  • factualhigh

    The kitchen timed mode in Silver Falls is among the hardest scenes and involves a sequence of four shots to extinguish an oven fire

    Source: For Amusement Only Episode 470Episode 470 - Silver Falls
  • factualhigh

    Beta tester Kevin from Buffalo Pinball suggested the combo system feature during Silver Falls development

    Source: For Amusement Only Episode 470Episode 470 - Silver Falls
  • factualhigh

    Pin bucks in Silver Falls serve dual functionality as both score and in-game currency for purchasing furniture

    Source: For Amusement Only Episode 470Episode 470 - Silver Falls
  • factualhigh

    Ghostbusters Pro has a scene-start mechanic that can be activated by highlighting any scene-eligible shot

    Source: discovery communicated to hostS308: Ghostbusters (Stern) Pro
  • factualhigh

    Nick defeated Travis 4-3 in a best-of-seven match on Paragon.

    Source: Real-time match tracking by commentatorsPart 07 | 2018-19 IFPA NA Championships & 2019 Women's World Championships
  • factualmedium

    Owl Eyes is a cherry quarterpound from Good River Beer

    Source: beverage discussionS278: Family Guy
  • opinionhigh

    Nick has been watching Mr. Glass recently and believes it's M. Night Shyamalan's best film despite low Rotten Tomatoes rating

    Source: Direct statement during streamS262: Duel of the JPs!
  • opinionhigh

    Williams EM games have weaker artwork and sound than Gottlieb, with 'clankity' chimes

    Source: direct observation from Skylab restorationEpisode 49 - Nic Talks Electromechanical
  • factualhigh

    Bally's Wizard in 1975 marked the transition point where Bally took over market dominance from Gottlieb

    Source: direct statement about EM era historyEpisode 49 - Nic Talks Electromechanical
  • factualhigh

    Gottlieb machines are more mechanically fussy and require more maintenance than Bally and Williams

    Source: comparative analysis based on hands-on restoration experienceEpisode 49 - Nic Talks Electromechanical
  • factualmedium

    Freedom middle pop prototype has only approximately 100 units in existence

    Source: read somewhere, source forgottenEpisode 49 - Nic Talks Electromechanical
  • factualmedium

    Over 5,000 standard Freedom machines were manufactured

    Source: comparative production numbersEpisode 49 - Nic Talks Electromechanical
  • factualhigh

    Fireball (Bally 1972) is the most recognizable EM pinball game and was featured in Playboy magazine for mainstream exposure

    Source: cultural significance assessmentEpisode 49 - Nic Talks Electromechanical
  • factualhigh

    Nick wants an Aerosmith Pro for his birthday on May 26th

    Source: Nick directly stating his birthday wishEpisode 41 – Nick Loves Aerosmith
  • factualhigh

    Nick was the top qualifier at the recent tournament

    Source: Ron and Bruce discussing tournament resultsEpisode 41 – Nick Loves Aerosmith
  • predictionmedium

    Three sound chips on 8-Ball Deluxe exhibit bit rot

    Source: Visual inspection; unconfirmed pending chip reader testBit Rot and Bug Fixes
  • factualmedium

    A custom sound board exists allowing owners to play custom music on vintage pinball machines instead of factory ROM music

    Source: Mentioned during 8-Ball Deluxe discussionBit Rot and Bug Fixes
  • factualhigh

    Spike board architecture uses LAN cables to network distributed daughter boards throughout the machine

    Source: Direct explanation to Chris during visitBit Rot and Bug Fixes
  • factualhigh

    Nick acquired his Twilight Zone machine for $38-42 and it has appreciated in value since

    Source: Direct conversation about acquisition costTWILIGHT ZONE (Midway 1993) 05/11/15 - 1 / 2
  • factualmedium

    Nick owns a Whirlwind pinball machine located in Michigan

    Source: Jack Danger (stream host)Day 5 of Whoa Nellie! April, 2015 - 1 / 2
  • factualhigh

    Nick achieved $3.5 billion score on World Cup Soccer '94 in a single game

    Source: DeadFlip host[ GIVEAWAY HYPE ] Day 5 of WORLD CUP SOCCER '94!! - 1 / 2
  • factualhigh

    Nick (regular co-host) is unavailable due to skiing trip and approaching the show from a different pinball perspective than Jack Danger

    Source: Jack DangerDay 5 of WRESTLEMANIA, [ GIVEAWAYS GALORE! ] - 1 / 2
  • factualhigh

    Nick (regular DeadFlip participant) was absent during Day 4 and 'vanished'

    Source: DeadFlip hostDay 4 ROAD SHOW Battle!!! She's all patched up! - 1 / 2
  • opinionhigh

    Nick has a more controlled, deliberate play style compared to Jack's more aggressive on-the-fly approach

    Source: Play style discussionDay 5 of IRON MAN BATTLE!! Feb '15 - 1 / 2
  • factualhigh

    Nick achieved at least one billion-point score during Road Show Battle Week

    Source: Host statement: 'Nick got one earlier'Day 7 of ROAD SHOW Battle Week!
  • factualhigh

    The Walking Dead bumper feed creates approximately 50-50 drain probability to flippers

    Source: Dead Flip streamDay 3 of ROAD SHOW Battle Week! - 1 / 2
  • opinionmedium

    The Walking Dead has louie toy accuracy of approximately 70-80% when properly shot

    Source: Dead Flip streamDay 3 of ROAD SHOW Battle Week! - 1 / 2
  • factualhigh

    Nick performed maintenance/repair work on the AC/DC Premium machine during the event

    Source: Host closing remarksDay 3 of AC/DC Battle week! - 2 / 2
  • factualhigh

    Nick purchased Stern AC/DC (Premium) as his first new backbox game because of the rules complexity, not the theme

    Source: NickDay 1 of AC/DC Battle week!
  • factualmedium

    Nick finished around 60th overall at the recent Pinball Expo tournament

    Source: NickDay 1 of AC/DC Battle week!
  • Nov 18, 2025
  • First player in four-player Medusa match

    Concord Champ '25: Semis, Game 4/4 on Medusa by Bally. Streamed from The Flipper Room.Nov 18, 2025
  • Co-founder of Buffalo Pinball with Kevin Manny; met in 2011-2012 through Facebook group when he purchased AC/DC pinball; manages IFPA-related league operations

    ENZO chats Pinball - Buffalo PinballNov 21, 2025
  • Louisiana-based defending TPF champion (won first year); married to Ariel; attended Houston Expo

    EP10 Sterling & WillDec 15, 2025
  • One of four players in the gameplay demonstration

    King Kong: Myth of Terror Island Pinball Pro StreamMay 19, 2025
  • Described as tournament player; appears with Brian in gameplay demonstration

    Dungeons and Dragons: The Tyrant's Eye Pro Pinball GameplayFeb 16, 2025
  • Electric Playground team member continuing development of company's control system

    Dirty Pool Podcast - Ep14 - Custom Toppers With Rob Rath of The Electric PlaygroundJul 29, 2025
  • vs
    Conflicting: Mention 8 identifies Nick as from 'Cleveland, Ohio area'
    Resolved
    kept_existing · Mar 3, 2026