Praised commentator who provides both standard and situational commentary at tournaments

Previously appeared on Final Round Podcast; discussed pinball shows and tournaments; mentioned in context of wanting more tournaments at shows like Pintastic

Top 10 ranked pinball player; will be competing and possibly speaking at Pintastic.

INDISC commentator, mentioned as part of live finals booth commentary team

Deep Root Pinball rep, joined American Pinball, demonstrated Legends of Valhalla at Expo

Maintains pinball industry dictionary referenced on podcast; mentioned as 'Fun with Bonus' host

Pinball community member; participating in Pinball Done Quick charity event

Stern Stars expert player and podcast guest known for 'More Pain' coaching

Returning guest on Slam Tilt Podcast; placed second in Louisville Arcade Expo main tournament; competitive player

US pinball player/content creator, recognized by Martin at tournament, helped introduce him to tournament scene

Competitive player; attended Papa tournament during snowstorm with limited attendance

Competitive/prominent pinball player; uses PinShades for glare reduction; mentioned by Drew/Ian as top player example

Pinball community member described as 'the nicest guy in pinball'; hosts Meltdown Pinball Podcast; Drew and Ian express desire to interview

Top pinball commentary talent at American Pinball, suggested as potential weekly livestream host for GTF

American Pinball employee appearing in Galactic Tank Force game

Stern employee; demonstrated the Oktoberfest juggling multiball exploit at seminar; spoke on Deeproot seminar panel about layering rules for skill levels

Competitive pinball player who won the Death Ball tournament defending his title

Pinball community figure who coined 'round zero' term for Pinburgh ticket sales process

Appeared in Deep Root's gameplay video playing Raza

Potentially attending Yagpin or Brisbane Masters (Martin unsure which)

Now working for American Pinball; described as 'nice guy' by George; scheduled speaker at Pintastic 2022

Host of Fun With Bonus, pinball content creator; shared Total Nuclear Annihilation backglass reveal

This Week in Pinball committee member; overlooked Fathom in Twippies ballot

Host of Meltdown Pinball Podcast; also known as 'fun with bonus' content creator; participated in cluster episode.

Deep Root Pinball representative and community figure; identified as primary reason the community still cares about Deep Root

Deep Root Pinball representative; guest; known for expertise on Star Trek; player known for skill and game preference analysis

American Pinball representative; criticized as overpromoted 'superstar' with no impact on new-in-box games

Mr. Steve Bowden, recommended Anchor hosting platform to Tommy

Content creator, conducted live stream of Alien game unveiling at Twin Peaks venue during Expo

American Pinball representative/tester; streamed Galactic Tank Force; questioned by Kaneda for scoring inconsistencies and balancing failures despite his reputation

Won the knockout tournament on Friday; was streaming on Facebook Live when Ron got called off the waiting list

Tournament player; regular PAPA attendee; will face longer queue lines under new format

IFPA player ranked first in upstate New York, tournament organizer, Facebook Live streamer, mentioned for high-quality video documentation

Spooky Pinball representative providing Rick and Morty gameplay update and discussing Mega Seeds mechanic

American Pinball team member; affected by recent layoffs; personal friend of Ryan C.; scheduled to meet Ryan at InDisc in California

Competitive pinball player; finished second in NYC Pinball Championships main finals

Competitive pinball player; competed in Star Wars launch party finals at Rock Fantasy; his game crashed in unprecedented way during hyperspace multiball

Pinball competitor at Buffalo event; experienced Star Wars LE lockup at Rock Fantasy previously; had $3 billion combined score with Ron on Star Wars LE

Returning guest on Pinball Profile podcast; discussed Upstate Championships; showed strong interest in purchasing Total Nuclear Annihilation

Owner/operator of Pinball Refinery; created custom apron lights for Brentt Brunner

Deep Root Pinball representative; asked questions at Deep Root seminar; pinball community figure

Rules designer at Deep Root Pinball; manages fun with bonus media presence; Deep Root representative

Hire at Deep Root Pinball; described as respectable person in pinball community; known for playtesting

Guest on Episode 36; maintains Fun with Bonus website; former Deep Root employee; described as mellow and down-to-earth

Host of Fun With Bonus website/media, world-ranked competitive pinball player, former educator (16 years), now works for Deep Root Pinball

Pinball rules programmer mentioned as working at Deep Root Studios on rules development

Partner in Flipping Out Pinball and Special When Lit; studio owner; Deep Root Pinball representative

Scheduled to perform live Raza playthrough at Deep Root March 2025 launch event

Streams on Flippin' Out streaming network alongside Ken Cromwell and Bill Webb

Deep Root Pinball representative and content creator (Fun with Bonus, Meltdown Pinball Podcast); discussed prototype demo at Houston Arcade Expo

Won the Silver Ball Rumble tournament at Pintastic, defeating Brian O'Neill 3-0 in finals

Deep Root Pinball representative and rules designer; joined Deep Root in September; primary guest discussing Retro Atomic Zombie Adventureland prototype

American Pinball representative who spoke with host at convention about the necessity to 'lean into the camp' with GTF's theme.

Won Brisbane Masters tournament; competitive pinball player

Deep Root Pinball representative/employee noted as 'cool as shit' exception to hosts' overall negative assessment of the company

Maintains pinball dictionary website where the term 'Scottified' is defined according to Scott's claim

Pinball industry figure encountered by host at TPF. Advised that with a theme like GTF's, 'you got to go all the way in... 100% camp.' Discussed risk/reward of full commitment to comedic tone.

Competitive pinball player noted for having an 'awesome beard'; competed in Riptide and Laser Cue matches

Elite competitive pinball player; number one seed in Classics II group; qualified near top of standings; known as 'Classics specialist'; selected Party Animal for first game

Pinball game designer and rules expert; formerly at Deep Root Pinball working on Raza; now at American Pinball in multi-disciplinary role including testing, sales, and creative development

Pinball industry figure who worked for Deep Root; Jeff Teolis expressed concern for his future prospects following company collapse

Content creator/industry figure; provided technical rundown on Galactic Tank Force ball-fix installation

Attended media mixer; Don watched him play Pulp Fiction; involved in pinball community collaboration efforts

Fun with Bonus host; on Sanctoberfest wait list below Bruce Nightingale

Host and commentator for IE Pinball broadcast; provides gameplay analysis during tournament coverage

Pinball personality; Fun With Bonus streamer who documented Pin Mania; host/guest on pinball podcasts

Deep Root Pinball employee, #10 ranked IFPA player, spoke with George about ramp difficulty

Finalist at Pintastic 22 tournament, defeated Benny Bloomstein in final round

Appeared in Hot Wheels livestream gameplay event; associated with American Pinball operations

Representative of Deep Root Pinball, won the 'Where Did That Come From?' Reach Around for the pin bar feature

Host of 'fun with bonus' podcast; reposted Abraham's instructional video to wider audience

Tournament player in finals group at ClePin; finished 2nd in group play behind Travis; proceeded to next round

Industry figure associated with Jersey Jack Pinball; wore JJP hat; attended Jersey Jack Open House

New programmer at American Pinball, replacing Josh Coogler

American Pinball leadership, critiqued for customer service responsiveness

Competitive pinball player; finaled at Papa 20; played against Escher on Dracula in tiebreaker

American Pinball representative; appearing on Dead Flip stream and at Midwest Gaming Classic

Associated with Deep Root Pinball; received salaries from funds that Kaneda alleges were misappropriated by Robert Mueller

American Pinball representative/developer; contributing to Legends of Valhalla and Space Shuttle games; contacted by Brian Cosner for update

Competitive pinball player and community figure; hired by Deep Root despite lack of manufacturing experience; brought credibility/legitimacy to the venture

American Pinball representative; provided update on upcoming games and designs

Physical pinball player and content creator; retweeted/shared Manu's VP content; respected figure in pinball community

Co-commentator from deeprootfunbones.com; provides gameplay analysis and rules expertise

Competitive pinball player; mentioned in context of Rachel's Pinsonati match play qualifying round

Pinball community figure; shared Poor Man's Pinball Podcast first episode, introducing Drew to the show

Pinball commentator for Pin Clash 2.0, known for Fun Fun Bonus content and pinball rule development work. Experienced audio issues during livestream

Skilled pinball player who eliminated Spencer from Texas Pinball Festival tournament qualifying

Competitive pinball player featured in ESPN article photos; shirt artwork (Battle of the Power/Twilight Zone reference) was digitally altered by ESPN

Recently let go from American Pinball; subject of GoFundMe campaign; Kaneda defends his abilities but critiques GoFundMe as inappropriate

Mentioned as being on waitlist for tournament; owns Congo machine used in tournament

Guest expected on show but lost power during storm; associated with Le Bon

Host of fun with bonus podcast; originally scheduled as guest for this episode; had to reschedule due to Deep Root launch delay and his involvement with the situation

Competitive pinball player; co-host of 'fun with bonus' podcast; finished tied 9th at Pinburgh 2018 with Phil Grimaldi; affiliated with Deep Root Pinball

Rules designer at Deep Root Pinball; guest on Final Round Pinball Podcast; designer of Raza rules framework; moved from New Jersey to San Antonio, Texas

Host of Fun With Bonus podcast; production team for Pin Clash 2; Avengers Infinity Quest rules expert who discovered gaps in his own knowledge during Pinklash

Number one seed in 2019 Stern Pro Circuit, guaranteed fourth place finish with prize money

Highest-ranked competitive pinball player interviewed; has appeared on all 25 Slam Tilt episodes; plays in MAGFest and Pinball Done Quick; runs funwithbonus.com

Mentioned in passing as Roundtable crew member with industry insights (though not present in this episode)

Tournament director/organizer at Allentown Pinfest, managed 101-player main event, participated in match play and main tournament

Deep Root representative; extensively discussed Raza ruleset; known for detailed rule discussions

Previously at Deep Root Pinball and American Pinball; accused by Kaneda of complicity in Deep Root fraud and poor stewardship at AP; known for overhyped media tours

Mentioned alongside David Fix and Ryan McQuaid at American Pinball; context unclear from episode

Pinball player; attending Pinberg; known to both hosts; has been interviewed by Jeff Teolis

Elite tournament player; 598 points in NY State; 5th in upstate standings; may attend Pinnberg

Competitive pinball player; finished in top four of Illinois State Championship

Tournament player who won Rob Zombie finals at Rock Fantasy after limited sleep from Pin Mania the previous day

Buffalo Pinball streamer, present during Pirates of the Caribbean reveal, provided live coverage with Nick and Kevin

Competitive player; defeated Tim Sexton in Pittsburgh Pinball Open quarterfinals; unable to attend Papa circuit due to school schedule conflicts

Upstate New York pinball player, ranked 2nd in upstate rankings, hosts Fun with Bonus website/content

Recently hired by American Pinball as rules programmer; formerly at Deep Root; met at American Pinball factory during Chicago Pinball Expo; hired on the day of the visit

Pinball player who qualified for Straight Down the Middle finals; provided commentary on tournament; referenced for math skills during finals coverage

Winner of Upstate New York Championship tournament, plays under Fun with Bonus, defeated Jeff Teolis 3-0 in finals.

Participated in Louisville Arcade Expo tournament; known to hosts; played Dialed In

Pinball player/personality competing for record of podcast appearances, recently on Pinball Player podcast

Jersey Jack representative; played the new game on Buffalo Pinball Podcast; perceived as JJP advocate by community

Runs Fun With Bonus website (funwithbonus.com); promotes Slam Tilt Podcast; drives significant traffic to podcast

Employee of Deep Root; referenced as a wrestling fan who would appreciate Deep Root's promo-style marketing statement

American Pinball employee featured in Galactic Arcade Tank Force cutscenes; criticized by Kaneda for appearing in game rather than hiring professional actors

Competitive pinball player mentioned as someone who should have detected technical issues in Deep Root's machine

Pinball industry professional and 'great ambassador'; hired by Deep Root Pinball as talent to lend credibility; described as being used as 'human shield' by Mueller

Designer/employee from Deep Root Pinball who was later picked up by another manufacturer

Described as watching YouTube videos at American Pinball; not actively promoting Galactic Tank Force; implied to be underutilized

Deep Root employee/representative known in pinball community; only employee observed playing Deep Root machines by Molloy

American Pinball representative; Twippies committee member.

Prominent pinball community figure, rule set designer, previously based in Northeast, now joining Deeproot Pinball as ruleset designer and ambassador, relocating to Texas

Transitioning to American Pinball after Deep Root Pinball experience; appearing on Flipping the Script event to discuss American Pinball

American Pinball employee; working with David Fix on college outreach partnerships; previously collaborated with Barry Oursler on rules design.

Deep Root Pinball team member who promoted unfinished games to investors; Kaneda hopes someone else interviews him about his role in the company

Competitive pinball player; contributor to American Pinball game design/rules

Employee at American Pinball; Kaneda criticizes him for appearing on media outlets to praise competitor Jersey Jack Pinball

Pinball commentator cited as exemplary for explaining strategy to casual audiences; streamed ABGQ pinball content in 2016

Deep Root Pinball staff member; visible in photos with pin bar prototype; served as ambassador during VIP tour

Co-host of Meltdown Pinball Podcast; pinball content creator.

Pinball content creator holding going-away tournament in NYC on Thursday

Upcoming podcast guest with Jeff Teolis and Marty Robbins; accused by Kaneda of shielding Deep Root Pinball management from accountability

Pinball community figure credited with suggesting the name 'Twippies' for the awards

Employee at Deep Root Pinball; designer/creative role; described as exceptionally passionate and nice person; runs livestreams

Competitive pinball player who competed at the Super Series

Pinball player featured wearing Pinshades in Pinside Marketplace product photos

Pinball content creator; provided commentary at IFPA 19; praised by Orby for commentary quality

Winner of 12 Hours of Stomp tournament; newly hired rules designer and pinball ambassador at Deep Root Pinball; will livestream Pinburgh bank reveal on July 14th

Top Total Nuclear Annihilation player (5.9M score at Texas), competing at multiple tournaments

Friend of the show; associated with Eight on the Break venue in New Jersey; hosts fun with bonus podcast

Host of 'Wide World of Pinball' podcast; known for performing poorly on EM games; mentioned as fellow enthusiast

Mentioned as source for Deep Root Pinball DLC content model discussion

Competitive pinball player signed up for District 82 Saturday Night Classic tournament

Host of Fun with Bonus podcast; shared Albert's Jurassic Park Pinball rollercoaster review; part of wider pinball media ecosystem

Commentary host for IE Pinball tournament coverage, provides game analysis and tournament information

Tournament player mentioned as defeating a competitor on Star Trek machine

Co-host commentator; provides real-time game analysis and strategic insights during matches

Tournament player competing in Laser Cue classics bracket; player two

American Pinball team member; described as brought 'out of the doldrums'; involved in Q&A and beta code testing at Pintastic; appears to have competitive dynamic with Ryan McQuaid

Scheduled to provide update at Pintastic New England event (specific affiliation unclear from context)

New sales manager for American Pinball; staffed booth at IAAPA

Newly hired sales manager for American Pinball; formerly with Deep Root Pinball; relocating from Houston to Chicago

Involved in Labyrinth game production; gameplay video released with him at time of episode recording

Collaborator on Labyrinth rules with Phil Grimaldi; scientific/learning background; known for playtesting at expos (matches KB profile)

Host of fun with bonus podcast; created influential 15-minute Rick & Morty Pinball video referenced by Wild Dog Arcade

Competitive pinball player; dropped from 6th to 11th in rankings after Super League point purge; lost 110 points but retained minimal Super League points

Host of 'fun with bonus' podcast; attended tornado event at Fantasy location; provided feedback on podcast format

Tournament player who won Batman 66 launch party main tournament; placed first in his foursome 8 out of 9 times in regular match play

Fun with Bonus host, #5 seed at NY State Championship, competing against Scott Harrower

Industry figure; referenced as partying with crew during expo

Industry figure; criticized for boring rule set presentation style when promoting Labyrinth

Elite pinball player referenced for dominance at games; can reach wizard modes quickly

Prominent pinball player and content creator; mentioned as attendee of major pinball shows; respected by hosts

Pinball personality; Kaneda expects him to be promoting Galactic Tank Force but notes his absence

Founder of Fun With Bonus pinball news website; described as 'kick-ass dude' and 'one of the best' players; praised for community contribution

Pinball community figure credited with naming the 'Twippies Awards' based on 'This Week in Pinball'

American Pinball employee; Kaneda questions the nature and value of his daily work using Office Space reference

Associated with Deep Root Pinball; Kaneda argues he shares responsibility for company's failures

Referenced as participant in Galactic Tank Force seminar; characterized as 'on a different page' creatively from other team members

Pinball community personality; encountered at festival; referenced as 'Even Steven'

Runs Fun With Bonus pinball blog

Deep Root Pinball representative present during the stream, observing gameplay and providing feedback

Hosted Flippin' Out stream party; Deep Root Pinball representative

Coder/programmer at Deep Root observed in cubicle area during facility tour

Staff member at American Pinball; positioned as rules expert who could collaborate with Ryan on game mechanics refinement

American Pinball representative featured prominently in the stream playing Hot Wheels; target of Hardy's specific criticism

Deep Root Pinball community representative; Hardy acknowledges his birthday in Mueller's update email

Deep Root Pinball staff member mentioned at end of video as recipient of Hardy's well-wishes.

Elite competitive player and designer at Deep Root; involved in selection of tour invitees; passionate about projects at Deep Root

Deep Root representative excited to discuss pin bar implementation and rules integration with the innovation

Pinball rules designer working on Raza at Deep Root; excited to discuss game mechanics and rules during the facility visit

Designer recruited from Deep Root Pinball to American Pinball alongside Barry Oursler

Twippy Awards committee member; well-respected industry figure

Top 12-13 IFPA tournament player; rules/code designer at Deep Root; moved from New Jersey to San Antonio to join company; focuses on layered rule design for all skill levels

Original Raza code programmer at Deep Root; code base retained and tweaked for DPX Raza

Pinball tournament player ranked top 12-13 IFPA; joined Deep Root in San Antonio as rules/code designer; philosophy emphasizes testing, layering for multi-skill levels, player agency

Associated with Deep Root Pinball; Kaneda criticizes for lack of accountability despite visibility to Mueller's spending patterns

Elite competitive pinball player (ranked 18th globally, #1 in Stern Pro Circuit 2019), Fun With Bonus founder/operator, Deep Root Pinball rules designer, mentor figure to host

Elite pinball player featured in Papa Circuit Finals 2012-2013 video playing Monster Bash

Pinball designer/programmer working on Raza code; host describes him as 'tremendous pinball mind' handling rescue of troubled game

Shared host's content on Fun With Bonus; prominent community figure

Deep Root designer/representative; presented screenshots of Pinbar planned features during VIP tour

Top-ranked competitive pinball player confirmed to attend Super Series

Content creator from Fun with Bonus; guest host on Eclectic Gamers Podcast; attended TPF 2018; discussed 'bad beat' storytelling concept with Dennis.

Prolific tournament player ranked 17th globally by IFPA, runs FunWithBonus.com, creator of pinball dictionary, plays in frequent tournaments

Pinball industry figure referenced for his philosophy: 'I don't collect games, I have games'

Operator; runs Fun With Bonus site that directed listeners to Eclectic Gamers

Pinball player who notably played/performed strongly on Kingpin prototype at TPF, 'blew up' the game according to Dennis and Tony

Runs funwithbonus.com blog covering Australian pinball news and content

Elite Australian pinball player and commentator; world-class competitor; defeated Anthony Cirillo 3-2 in Brisbane Masters final; known for excellent rules knowledge and game explanation on streams.

Winner of Wisconsin state pinball tournament; defeated Neil McRae in semifinals after coming back from 0-2 deficit

Code designer who worked on Raza ramp fixes

Founder of Fun With Bonus; has mentioned Eclectic Gamers' coverage of Skip B legal situation

Ranked as nicest person in pinball community by host

Now with Deep Root; runs Fun With Bonus site; guest host on Eclectic Gamers in Q1 2018

Pinball designer; worked at Deep Root; referenced in discussion of employee knowledge during company collapse

Pinball designer who worked on rules for Legends of Valhalla at American Pinball

Legendary pinball designer laid off from American Pinball; described as 'national treasure' of pinball; previously worked at Deep Root Pinball; highly regarded by community

Creator of Fun With Bonus website (8+ years of daily pinball updates); rules designer for Deep Root Pinball; transitioning site away from daily updates

Pinball designer; worked on Legends of Valhalla for American Pinball; observed providing rules notes at Texas Pinball Festival

Pinball industry figure; credited Lyman Sheets with saving Spider-Man through rule redesign

Pinball content creator whose social media 'Fun with Bonus' tied for Excellence in Pinball Social Media

Noted pinball designer/player; was playing Heist at Expo when hosts tried to queue up

Pinball industry figure; converses with Orby when doing tournament commentary; knows people at various pinball companies

Pinball coder/designer; worked on Deep Root's Raza project instead of contributing to other manufacturers like Spooky; trapped in unproductive assignment

World-class pinball player and commentator; reported tight tilts at Beast tournament; expert on pinball rules (Fun With Bonus); works/worked at Deep Root and American Pinball

Rules and marketing boss for American Pinball; Galactic Tank Force seminar panelist

American Pinball Corporate Accounts Manager and Creative & Marketing Consultant; also former Deeproot Pinball colleague of both Barrys

Contributed to rules and code advancement for Legends of Valhalla

Deeproot Pinball team member; demonstrated Pinbar features and service menus during Fliptronic stream

American Pinball staff member appearing in promotional video

American Pinball team member, headed creation of game ruleset

American Pinball employee; appearing on gameplay stream

American Pinball representative participating in official GTF livestream on April 4th

Competitive pinball player who won the Brisbane Pinball Masters tournament

American Pinball representative at Pintastic seminar

New American Pinball employee involved in rules design for future games

Appeared on Deadflip Pinball Twitch stream with American Pinball crew

American Pinball leadership; appeared on Loser Kid Podcast with poor audio setup alongside David Fix

New American Pinball employee who contributed to rules design for Barry Oursler's last game and Legends of Valhalla March code update

Pinball designer and competitive player; won Yagpin tournament; played games with modified difficulty (wood blocks, lightning flippers)

Pinball industry figure who credits Space Shuttle as introduction to pinball, worked with Oursler at American Pinball

Representative of American Pinball who announced the news on IE Pinball's stream

Content creator behind Fun with Bonus; tied with Knapp Arcade for Best in Pinball Social Media

American Pinball designer; appears in 'Two Minute Celebrity Pinball Review' segment; provides thoughts on Toy Story 4

Designer/developer at American Pinball; appeared on livestream during sale rumors

Expected to explain Barry's Barbecue Challenge rules and code details on future stream

American Pinball staff; tournament pinball commentator; criticized for not disclosing code progress percentage to customers

American Pinball representative; credited for maintaining GTF Classic at INDISC

American Pinball team member; contributed rules and code suggestions to Galactic Tank Force

Game designer for Barry's Barbecue Challenge; present during beta testing stream explaining mechanics, design decisions, and rule interactions.

Expert competitive player demonstrating advanced Hot Wheels gameplay techniques

Presumed designer of Barry's Barbecue Challenge (game named after Barry; commonly attributed to Bowen at American Pinball)

Referenced as experienced pinball professional at Deep Root; hosts question why internal staff didn't catch technical issues before external media reveal

Pinball tournament player; recently joined American Pinball; involved in game testing, rules, sales, marketing; guest on Final Round Pinball Podcast Episode 49

American Pinball representative; confirmed AAMA Manufacturer of the Year nomination to correspondent Kaz

American Pinball representative; appearing on Deadflip livestream

Designer at American Pinball; expressed excitement about future projects at Expo presentation

Wisconsin State pinball tournament champion; defeated Neil McCrae in semifinals to win the tournament.

InDisc 2024 finals announcer/commentator; pinball game designer

Designer at American Pinball; wishes for more American Pinball games in competitive tournaments

Professional disc golf player; received Josh's Monster Bash; sends updates on game performance

Programmer at American Pinball; laid off during financial crisis; was friend of hosts; Cuphead nearing completion when fired

Designer mentioned in context of Galactic Tank Force code issues; noted potential problems with American Pinball fixes

Rules designer for Galactic Tank Force; appeared on Slam Tilt podcast

Rules designer at Deep Root Pinball; in charge of game rules development

Deep Root staff member demonstrating software and diagnostic features at What's Brewing event

American Pinball team member who led design development on Barry O's Barbecue Challenge alongside Brian and with Dennis' input

Game designer at Deep Root; birthday celebrated at NYCPC; discusses accessibility/depth balance in design

Competitive pinball player; wore sunglasses while playing brightly-lit Ghostbusters and Attack from Mars due to GI lighting intensity

Pinball designer and tournament organizer; referred to as creator of 'Round Zero' concept for Pinburgh ticket sales

Referenced as potential podcast guest who was supposedly avoided due to Petey

Visiting pinball figure who has attended Bang Back

Finalist at Winter Bash, finished 4th overall

Rules designer for Barry O's Barbecue; praised for tribute to Barry Oursler's legacy designs

Code designer on Raza (Deep Root/Dutch Pinball); hosts express concern about code quality and gameplay similarity to previous iterations

Rules designer at American Pinball; laid off in late 2024

Designer; presented at Pinball Expo seminar with Mueller and Papaduke on production ambitions

Tournament player eliminated in fourth place after failing gem placement and Thanos mode start; described as 'always stoic'

American Pinball representative providing gameplay commentary and design explanation during livestream

American Pinball staff member; involved in game engineering and development; mentioned as playing against Dave in streamed gameplay

Designer/presenter of video walkthrough; discusses Barry O's Barbecue Challenge design philosophy and personal connection to Space Shuttle; collaborated with Barry Oursler on rules design

American Pinball designer and presenter, recruited from Deep Root Games alongside Barry Oursler, mentored by Barry, responsible for managing game design after Barry's death, collaborated on rules and mechanical changes

Designer of American Pinball's GTF; now unemployed; had to narrate rules on broadcast while game being exploited

American Pinball developer; managing Legends of Valhalla production and code improvements

Pinball designer; contributed to Legends of Valhalla rules update; monitoring beta testing at TPF

Hired by American Pinball to replace Josh Coogler as programmer

American Pinball developer; posted announcement of Oktoberfest team play code update

Rules designer who modified Raza rule set after ramp steepness reductions

Elite competitive pinball player and designer hired by Deep Root as part of high-profile talent recruitment; helped legitimize company among hobbyist community despite unmet promises

New hire at American Pinball; former contact Michael Grant's replacement; working on sales, marketing, game development, rules, and testing

Deep Root team member who explained Raza mechanics during stream; posted pre-stream guidance on pin bar functionality

Pinball player/designer at Free Play Florida

American Pinball representative; explained Legends of Valhalla rules to Travis for 15 minutes at TPF

American Pinball staff; located near Chicago/District 82; competes in high-level tournaments.

Elite pinball player, paired with Colin on North American Epstein Cup team

Competitive player; advanced to Finals alongside Travis; played in Finals three-game set against Travis, Luke, and Tom

Elite competitive pinball player; top-10 IFPA ranked at time of Wide World of Pinball launch; featured guest on Wide World of Pinball and Pinball with the Pros; known for extensive rules knowledge and commentary expertise; described as introvert outside pinball context but highly engaged discussing pinball; now pursuing career path in pinball industry.

Pinball designer, competitive player since 2004, creator of Fun with Bonus, co-designer of Barry's Barbecue Challenge, prolific content creator and community commentator

Competitive pinball elite player; attended IFPA 15 in Toronto; participated in late-night celebration that inspired Joe's 'degenerate' terminology for pinball community.

Competitive pinball player; beat Germany on ball one in Space City Open on World Cup Soccer at Wormhole; known for consistent high performance.

Competitive pinball player; one of three known to have won both Allentown and Pintastic tournaments

Animator/artist appearing in Galactic Tank Force video modes; referenced in credits for animation work

Positive pinball reviewer who posted critical assessment of Walking Dead. Prompted response from Lyman about development constraints.

Marketing director for American Pinball; attending pinball shows regularly; noted presence at Pinsonati

Commentator/announcer who experienced chair difficulties during streaming setup

Competitive pinball player who won District 82 Winter Open tournament with bonus

Rules designer for Galactic Tank Force; responsible for game logic and tutorialization; uses scaffolding teaching technique to introduce players to game mechanics.

Deep Root Pinball leadership; received feedback from guest visitors regarding launch cancellation

Recent hire at American Pinball, formerly worked at Deep Root Pinball, relocating to Chicago

Former Deep Root Pinball employee (rule/storyline development); joined American Pinball as corporate account manager and creative/marketing consultant

Competitive pinball player; defeated by Phil Birnbaum at the Sanctum; referenced in competitive context.

Competitive pinball player; recently relocated to San Antonio, Texas; employed by Deep Root; may have competed in 2020 Texas State Championship

PIN Clash commentator providing analysis and commentary

Participated in Project Pinball video at virtual Pinball Expo discussing the charity

Podcast host and content creator; produces Fun with Bonus; ranked higher than Teolis in IFPA; compared as 'drunk calling' persona; referred to as 'fit as a fiddle' at age 40.

Guest host for this episode, co-founder/designer at American Pinball, runs funwithbonus.com

Game designer at American Pinball; worked with Oursler at Deep Root; handling rule design for Oursler's American Pinball games

Play-by-play commentator for Pin Clash event

Designer at American Pinball; known to Jeff Teolis

Competitive pinball player, tournament commentator, rules programmer for American Pinball. Recently won Wisconsin state championship and District 82 Stern Pro Circuit event. Extensive tournament experience and community involvement.

Guest on Backbox Pinball Podcast diversity episode discussing social justice in pinball.

Finalist in three-strike pre-tournament against Trent Ogdenstein; top-tier player (top 15 range)

Elite pinball player, finalist in Iron Maiden tournament at NY Championship

Prominent player; turned 40 during tournament; co-host/participant in Meltdown podcast; strong Star Trek player

Competitive pinball player; played in same Pinberg round as Kaylee George

Accomplished pinball player defeated by Alek at Pittsburgh Pinball Open; referenced as gameplay video subject

Experienced pinball designer; recently joined Deep Root Pinball; has appeared on multiple pinball podcasts

Pinball player known for exceptional rules knowledge; referenced as expert on Creature rules; manipulates rules expertly in competitive play

Rules designer and ambassador for Deep Root; relocated from New Jersey to San Antonio; author of funwithbonus.com; left education career for pinball

Elite pinball player known for philosophy 'if you're not playing, you're losing' regarding tournament grinding

Competitive pinball player at Deep Root Pinball, mentioned as example of manufacturers hiring competitive players.

Streamed game testing for Pinburgh 2018; provided popular broadcast content for fans

Last year's Sanctum champion, tied third place in Pinball Profile World Tour, plays with Nicole Bernier and Ron Hallett

Top-ranked competitive pinball player; designer/playtester at Deep Root Pinball for 1+ year; winner of Game of Thrones Premium (2015); participant in Sanctum and circuit tournaments.

Competitive pinball player; experienced eye strain from Ghostbusters brightness; lost final at Houston Arcade Expo when Dialed In flashers caused vision issues; wears sunglasses during bright game play

Host of 'Fun With Bonus' content; busy tournament schedule in spring 2018 including Rochester, Texas Pinball Festival, and Chicago Papa Circuit events.

Rules designer at American Pinball; has departed the company

Elite competitive pinball player, founder of Fun With Bonus daily news site, IFPA Player of the Year, featured in ESPN magazine

Pinball ambassador/consultant hired by American Pinball

Jersey Jack Pinball staff; participated in 2016 factory visit with Buffalo Pinball and Kevin Manning, playing The Hobbit

American competitive pinball player attending BPAC 2022

Designer who worked at Deep Root and later engaged with Spooky Pinball; example of talent migration from failed manufacturer

Rules designer/programmer at American Pinball; referenced as 'rule master'

Deep Root Pinball VP/leadership; interviewed by Jeff Teolis on Pinball Profile podcast regarding RAZA; emphasized playtest methodology and prototype status

Co-host and primary rules designer for Barry O's Barbecue Challenge; worked with Osberg on initial game concept; continuing development after Osberg's death

American Pinball staff member; laid off approximately one week before this interview; Fix planning to rehire in 2025

Designer/owner of Barrels of Fun machine; participated in Cincinnati tournament; excited to see his game displayed

Guest player who tested the homebrew game during showcase; referred to as 'rock star'

Notable pinball player who played Big Trouble at Expo twice, waiting in line to replay; known for skilled play

Winner of Classics Division at Cleapin tournament; congratulated by hosts

Deep Root Pinball representative who previously conversed with Orbital Albert about being less harsh toward David Fix

Skilled pinball player from Chicago; demonstrated gameplay during media event; achieved 300+ million on first game

Competitive pinball player; scored 300+ million on first game; demonstrated Force save mechanic successfully

Programmer for Jersey Jack Pinball's Raza. Kaneda criticizes code complexity and unclear rule design despite providing explanation website.

High-level competitive player relocating to San Antonio, Texas; completed 15-hour marathon pinball stream with 300+ one-ball games

Deeproot team member; received great applause at seminar

Mentioned as top-tier competitive pinball player, friend of Joe Lemire, associated with Deep Root project credibility

Interviewed about the Deep Root game reveal; repeatedly emphasized prototype status in media appearances

Currently unemployed; Kaneda dismisses his historical contributions to pinball

Questioned presence at Star Wars media reveal; suggested to be invited due to relationship with Zach Sharp rather than expertise

Commentary talent for Fox Cities streams. Described as 'legitimately like the best' commentator. Has decades of pinball experience dating to PAPA facility era.