Multi-Bally 2.0 Custom Homebrew Pinball Machine that Plays Real KISS, Star Trek & Flash Gordon

Knapp Arcade·article·analyzed·Jul 15, 2022

Analysis

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TL;DR

Brian Cox's FAST-based homebrew cabinet swaps Bally 2.0 remakes (KISS/Star Trek/Flash Gordon)

Summary

Brian Cox has created a multi-game homebrew pinball machine using the FAST Pinball platform with interchangeable playfields and code, featuring 2.0 remakes of classic Bally titles: KISS (1978), Star Trek (1978), and Flash Gordon (1981). Each module uses CPR reproduction playfields with custom code and animations, allowing multiple classic games in a single cabinet footprint.

Key Claims

Brian Cox has created 2.0 remakes of Bally's 1978 KISS, 1978 Star Trek, and 1981 Flash Gordon games
high confidence · Direct description of the homebrew project showcasing multiple playfields
The machine uses the FAST Pinball Platform for control and code
high confidence · Explicitly stated in opening description of the system
All modules use CPR reproduction playfields with custom code and animations
high confidence · Stated as technical specification of the homebrew system
The multi-game homebrew takes up significantly less physical space than owning multiple pinball machines
high confidence · Stated as primary advantage of the modular design

Notable Quotes

“The machine has a generic cabinet that has the ability to swap playfields and code using the FAST Pinball Platform.”
Source/Knapp Arcade — Describes the core technical architecture enabling the multi-game system
“All of the modules that Brian has created for the system have brand new CPR reproduction playfields and custom code and animations that swap right into the cabinet.”
Source/Knapp Arcade — Explains the modular component approach and quality of reproduction playfields used

Entities

Brian CoxpersonFAST PinballcompanyCPRcompanyKISS (1978 Bally)gameStar Trek (1978 Bally)gameFlash Gordon (1981 Bally)gameKnapp Arcadeorganization

Signals

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design_philosophy: Bally 2.0 remake strategy continues with custom playfields and modern code while maintaining classic game IP; demonstrates community-driven restoration of vintage titles
high · Three separate Bally titles (KISS, Star Trek, Flash Gordon) remade with CPR playfields and custom code/animations
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technology_signal: FAST Pinball platform enabling modular multi-game homebrew systems with interchangeable playfields and code, reducing physical footprint while preserving classic game diversity
high · Brian Cox's system swaps playfields and code modules in single cabinet using FAST Pinball control platform

Topics

Homebrew pinball machinesprimaryFAST Pinball platformprimaryBally 2.0 remakesprimaryCPR reproduction playfieldssecondaryModular game systemssecondary

Sentiment

positive(0.85)— Enthusiastic coverage of an innovative homebrew project; language emphasizes 'cool' and 'super cool' features, highlighting engineering achievement and practical space-saving benefits

Transcript

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Here's a cool new video that shows off Brian Cox's multi-Bally custom homebrew pinball machine. The machine has a generic cabinet that has the ability to swap playfields and code using the FAST Pinball Platform. This particular video shows off Brian's 1978 Bally KISS 2.0 game, but he also has 2.0 remakes of Bally's 1978 Star Trek and 1981 Flash Gordon. All of the modules that Brian has created for the system have brand new CPR reproduction playfields and custom code and animations that swap right into the cabinet. This super cool homebrew enables Brian to have a bunch of classic Bally pinball machines but it takes up only a fraction of the space.