THIS WEEK'S ARCADE & PINBALL NEWS - 4/8/2022

Knapp Arcade·article·analyzed·Apr 8, 2022

Analysis

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TL;DR

April 2022 pinball industry news roundup featuring machine rumors and venue updates

Summary

This is a roundup article from Knapp Arcade (April 8, 2022) covering arcade and pinball industry news from that week, featuring rumors and announcements about upcoming pinball machines (White Water 2, Jaws, Spinal Tap), reports on Multimorphic P3 wait times exceeding one year, venue openings like David Yopp's Flip Side bar in Memphis, and various pinball community highlights. The article links to deeper coverage on topics including Capcom pinball's collapse, Circus Maximus/Kingpin revival, and Stern's production roadmap.

Key Claims

Multimorphic P3 Pinball Machine estimated wait time is now over a year
high confidence · Explicit article headline in news roundup dated 4/8/2022
Jaws Pinball Machine is in the works
medium confidence · Article headline states 'Evidence that a Jaws Pinball Machine is in the Works?' indicating rumor/evidence-based status rather than official announcement
White Water 2 is a rumored upcoming pinball game
medium confidence · Article headline explicitly labels it as 'Rumored White Water 2'
Circus Maximus and Kingpin Pinball are active projects
medium confidence · Headline states 'Circus Maximus and Kingpin Pinball are ALIVE!' suggesting confirmation of ongoing development
Stern Pinball has production scheduled through August 2022
medium confidence · Article references 'Stern Pinball's Rumored Production through August 2022' - labeled as rumor
Homepin's This is Spinal Tap Pinball games are in final testing
medium confidence · Article headline states 'First Look at Homepin's This is Spinal Tap Pinball. Games are in Final Testing.'

Notable Quotes

“Come On Pinball...”
Knapp Arcade author @ end of article — Casual reaction to discovering a Stern KISS pinball machine in a luxury Texas home's party barn, illustrating the author's enthusiasm for finding pinball machines in unexpected places

Entities

Knapp ArcadeorganizationDavid YopppersonFlip SideeventMultimorphiccompanyStern PinballcompanyHomepincompanyCircus MaximuscompanyThis is Spinal TapgameWhite Water 2game

Signals

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business_signal: Multimorphic P3 experiencing severe production/delivery delays with wait times exceeding one year
high · Explicit headline: 'Multimorphic P3 Pinball Machine Estimated Wait Time is Now Over a Year'
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community_signal: Growing pinball community venues and bars expanding across US regions, supporting sustained market interest
high · Multiple venue openings reported: Flip Side Memphis (16-game lineup), Pins Mechanical Ohio, Maine arcade bar growth, Savannah community coverage
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event_signal: Multiple pinball bar and arcade venue openings across US (Memphis, Ohio, Maine expansion, Savannah community growth)
high · Multiple venue opening announcements and community feature articles referenced in roundup (Flip Side Memphis, Pins Mechanical Ohio, Maine arcade bars)
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announcement: Homepin's This is Spinal Tap pinball game officially confirmed as in final testing phase
high · Multiple article headlines reference 'First Look' and 'in Final Testing' status for Homepin's This is Spinal Tap
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product_strategy: Stern Pinball has publicized production schedule through August 2022 (rumored)
medium · Article headline references 'Stern Pinball's Rumored Production through August 2022'
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rumor_hype: Multiple unconfirmed pinball game projects (White Water 2, Jaws) circulating in industry speculation

Topics

Upcoming pinball machine announcements and rumorsprimaryPinball venue and bar openingsprimaryMultimorphic P3 production/wait timesprimaryHomepin game releasesprimaryStern Pinball production roadmapsecondaryArcade bar industry growthsecondaryPinball community and collector culturesecondaryCustom pinball rethemes and modificationsmentioned

Sentiment

positive(0.75)— Upbeat, enthusiastic tone celebrating industry growth, new venues, and upcoming products. Author expresses genuine excitement about pinball machine sightings and community expansion. No negative commentary about machines or manufacturers, though Capcom pinball collapse is historical topic.

Transcript

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Happy Friday everyone. Here's this week's News. Enjoy! Porn and Punching Bags...The Collapse of Capcom Pinball https://www.knapparcade.org/post/porn-and-punching-bags-the-collapse-of-capcom-pinball A Sneak Peek at the Rumored White Water 2? https://www.knapparcade.org/post/a-sneak-peek-at-the-rumored-white-water-2?fbclid=IwAR31Qc9IJVASYOdGHorDh8SQjY0PZvHLoEjAhj4_Y9geUXAdhccrGJ_E0LM Circus Maximus and Kingpin Pinball are ALIVE! https://www.knapparcade.org/post/circus-maximus-and-kingpin-pinball-are-alive?fbclid=IwAR3QV8BhI7-qwQ2Ho-TnDOJo0Oey0SWnR_I1eqs7P_aHdAeaxhE9jfhpe84 Evidence that a Jaws Pinball Machine is in the Works? https://www.knapparcade.org/post/evidence-that-a-jaws-pinball-machine-is-in-the-works?fbclid=IwAR3QV8BhI7-qwQ2Ho-TnDOJo0Oey0SWnR_I1eqs7P_aHdAeaxhE9jfhpe84 Stern Pinball's Rumored Production through August 2022 https://www.knapparcade.org/post/stern-pinball-s-rumored-production-through-august-2022?fbclid=IwAR1aB_Gq8BP-iKuh3OekKv__GrjmB50h4-419oPj0CYZTtZY3hIgVqWqknw Stern pinball's April Fool's joke LOL Multimorphic P3 Pinball Machine Estimated Wait Time is Now Over a Year. New Game in the Works. https://www.knapparcade.org/post/multimorphic-p3-pinball-machine-estimated-wait-time-is-now-over-a-year-new-game-in-the-works?fbclid=IwAR1881n2cO2_9WIFoOT1Ih4cV_M02pseOKw09dt1lCAdQ2duFWsYw7apOUs Check out how awesome this bar made out of pinball backglasses looks. And my favorite Atari backglass art on the wall behind it. There’s tables with lit pinball playfields inside. TV screens above every pinball machine and a great 16 pin lineup. David Yopp’s new pinball bar in Memphis, Tennessee, “Flip Side,” looks awesome. It is now fully open and from the looks of recent pictures of it, Rockin’. Here’s the initial pinball lineup, courtesy of Pinball Map: AC/DC (Pro Vault Edition) (Stern, 2017) Black Knight: Sword of Rage (Pro) (Stern, 2019) Blackout (Williams, 1980) Captain Fantastic and The Brown Dirt Cowboy (Bally, 1975) Dirty Harry (Williams, 1995) Godzilla (Pro) (Stern, 2021) Hotdoggin' (Bally, 1979) Paragon (Bally, 1978) Royal Flush (Gottlieb, 1976) Rush (Pro) (Stern, 2022) The Six Million Dollar Man (Bally, 1978) Skateball (Bally, 1980) Spider-Man (Vault Edition) (Stern, 2016) Star Trek (Premium Vault) (Stern, 2018) Star Wars (Pro) (Stern, 2017) Wizard! (Bally, 1975) https://www.flipsidememphis.com There’s a new Pins Mechanical arcade bar in Ohio… New in Town: Pins Mechanical Co. and 16-Bit Bar and Arcade open in Ohio City https://www.wkyc.com/article/entertainment/places/new-in-town-pins-mechanical-co-and-16-bit-bar-and-arcade-open-ohio-city/95-db0db39f-99e5-4227-92d0-755a7f2f61a2?fbclid=IwAR0bKOi7gct5SBo8Mmk7MmFkF2xppo8Ah5w6Qkzl9jWNE1vLDHsgE8rS540 Here’s a cool article about the growth of arcade bars in Maine… Arcade bars take up quarters in southern Maine https://www.pressherald.com/2022/04/04/arcade-bars-take-up-quarters-in-southern-maine/?fbclid=IwAR0EMPddJklOt6r6B6gjwgkIdD-QpQXBIiUN6lQS4I_sV4uAW8WuZZzA7Ek Here's a neat article about the Savannah, Georgia pinball scene Wizards unite! Pinball enthusiasts find outlets in Savannah as collectors, fans foster community https://www.savannahnow.com/story/entertainment/2022/04/06/ghost-city-pinball-graveface-museum-savannah-games/9409848002/?fbclid=IwAR2SgAW3RNle965ELvfE1o_AzTBj3dz9mVJhBMHzjCj4uND0_QZB5fAsHYc First Look at a Brand New Jaws Pinball Retheme https://www.knapparcade.org/post/brand-new-jaws-pinball-retheme?fbclid=IwAR1881n2cO2_9WIFoOT1Ih4cV_M02pseOKw09dt1lCAdQ2duFWsYw7apOUs Check Out the Mind-Blowing Pinball Lineup at this German Pinball Bar https://www.knapparcade.org/post/check-out-the-mind-blowing-pinball-lineup-at-this-german-pinball-bar?fbclid=IwAR0EMPddJklOt6r6B6gjwgkIdD-QpQXBIiUN6lQS4I_sV4uAW8WuZZzA7Ek New Custom Grand Theft Auto Pinball Machine https://www.knapparcade.org/post/new-custom-grand-theft-auto-pinball-machine?fbclid=IwAR33SqqoqQB688-OgH-A-uUI0JCBxWG0zdo06n6upfc2pDst2VEr0BmWOR8 Pinball and Beer, Mmmmmm. Ohio's PinBrew Festival is this weekend. First Look at Homepin's This is Spinal Tap Pinball. Games are in Final Testing. https://www.knapparcade.org/post/first-look-at-homepin-s-this-is-spinal-tap-pinball-games-are-in-final-testing?fbclid=IwAR33SqqoqQB688-OgH-A-uUI0JCBxWG0zdo06n6upfc2pDst2VEr0BmWOR8 New Pictures of Homepin's This is Spinal Tap Playfield https://www.knapparcade.org/post/new-pictures-of-homepin-s-this-is-spinal-tap-playfield?fbclid=IwAR34cOIJqCbkLeS-hrn9DJ6pd_YFeQz0B3YJnSLXP6SHIgiJafMF5VZDhC8 A DropBox promotional video that shows behind the scenes at Stern Pinball Pinball Machine sighting! When I read that this 3.5 Million Texas home had a "Party Barn" I said "Come On Pinball..." Sure enough there is one, only one though, a Stern KISS. https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/14357-S-Fm-548-Rockwall-TX-75032/250355236_zpid/?fbclid=IwAR2tQY2cBrN7m2tXszv-_S1kTb2x5b2IEgtPH2h9GJDN-RfaCfK3q9zph8c