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Texas Pinball Festival 2026 - Our First Convention

Pinball Pursuit·video·20m 33s·analyzed·Mar 24, 2026
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TL;DR

First-time convention attendees celebrate TPF 2026, highlight Pokémon and Yukon Yeti, praise community friendliness.

Summary

Pinball Pursuit hosts their first-ever pinball convention at Texas Pinball Festival 2026 in Frisco, Texas, experiencing games across multiple manufacturers and the homebrew section. The hosts highlight standout machines including Pokémon (their top pick), Winchester Mystery House, Yukon Yeti, and Beetlejuice, while emphasizing the friendly community atmosphere. Key observations include long wait lines despite early access, the loudness of the venue, and the impressive quality of homebrew machines like Monsters, Inc.

Key Claims

  • Winchester Mystery House was produced in limited quantities of 500 units

    high confidence · Pinball Pursuit hosts discussing their inability to acquire Winchester due to scarcity

  • Monster League Hockey features two-ball head-to-head gameplay innovation

    high confidence · Host describing the machine as 'the perfect mix of pinball and air hockey' with two simultaneous balls

  • Pokémon pinball machine generates significant venue foot traffic with consistently long lines

    high confidence · Hosts noting 'Lines were there constantly despite the fact they had multiple machines' and its appeal to children

  • American Pinball announced a remastered Circus Voltaire title at TPF 2026

    high confidence · Host stating 'they announced their new upcoming title, a remastered, re-imagined Circus Voltaire'

  • Harry Potter Collector's Editions feature signed cards with wax seals

    high confidence · Host describing Jersey Jack's premium packaging detail at their booth

  • Multimorphic offers modular pinball solutions attractive to home arcade builders with space constraints

    medium confidence · Hosts expressing enthusiasm for Multimorphic's concept 'especially for people like us that are wanting to build out a home arcade'

  • Early bird tickets provide significant advantage for playing new machines with minimal wait times

    medium confidence · Host recommendation that early bird tickets are 'worth it' for line avoidance, though media badges provided even earlier access

  • The pinball community at conventions is exceptionally friendly and welcoming to newcomers

    high confidence · Hosts repeatedly emphasizing 'People in pinball are so friendly' and describing multiple positive social interactions

Notable Quotes

  • “It's the perfect mix of pinball and air hockey. It was so fun. I want one for our house ASAP.”

    Pinball Pursuit host @ Monster League Hockey segment — Enthusiastic endorsement of innovative head-to-head pinball mechanics

  • “Winchester's not going to happen cuz they only made 500 of them, which makes me very sad because it is very cool.”

    Pinball Pursuit host @ Barrels of Fun segment — Demonstrates FOMO and scarcity-driven collecting anxiety

  • “This game is going to print money. I really like this game. It's really fun.”

    Pinball Pursuit host @ Pokémon segment — Prediction about Pokémon's commercial venue success

  • “People in pinball are so friendly. Oh, they were so nice. Everyone was so nice to us.”

    Pinball Pursuit host @ Convention reflection segment — Key community sentiment observation from convention newcomers

  • “The homebrew section. Such creativity. These people are amazing. They're making their own pinball machines. They're doing it from scratch. It's incredible.”

    Pinball Pursuit host @ Homebrew section — Highlights growing homebrew community innovation and legitimacy

  • “I love the whole concept of what Multimorphic is doing, especially for people like us that are wanting to build out a home arcade, but we don't have all the space in the world.”

    Pinball Pursuit host @ Multimorphic booth segment — Identifies key market positioning and appeal of modular pinball platforms

  • “It is so loud. I did not realize. I mean, a lot of pinball machines on their own make a lot of sound, but then you have a lot of people in there, too.”

    Pinball Pursuit host (Jan) @ Noise level discussion — Convention logistics observation affecting experience, especially with infant attendance

  • “They're on the rise and I can't wait to see.”

    Pinball Pursuit host — Sentiment about American Pinball's trajectory and momentum in market

Entities

Texas Pinball Festival 2026eventPokémongameYukon YetigameBeetlejuicegameWinchester Mystery HousegameMonster League HockeygameBarrels of FuncompanySpooky Pinballcompany

Signals

  • ?

    event_signal: Detailed account of Texas Pinball Festival 2026 with significant focus on new releases, booth experiences, and community interactions. Event successfully attracted home collectors and casual players with family members.

    high · Extensive play-by-play walkthrough of TPF 2026 booths, machines, and attendee experiences

  • ?

    product_launch: American Pinball announced a remastered Circus Voltaire at TPF 2026. Yukon Yeti by Turner Pinball is newly released and on display. Monster League Hockey entering production.

    high · Host states 'they announced their new upcoming title, a remastered, re-imagined Circus Voltaire' and 'They're actually putting this into production' regarding Monster League Hockey

  • ~

    sentiment_shift: American Pinball perceived as rising in industry momentum and energy. Hosts excited about company trajectory.

    high · 'One of the things that was so obvious in talking with everybody at American Pinball was how excited and energetic they are. I'm so excited to see what comes out of American. They're on the rise.'

  • ?

    collector_signal: Winchester Mystery House's 500-unit limit created strong purchasing desire and regret among hosts unable to acquire. Demonstrates effective limited edition marketing.

    high · 'Winchester's not going to happen cuz they only made 500 of them, which makes me very sad because it is very cool.'

  • ?

    community_signal: Strong positive sentiment about pinball community friendliness, with Retro Ralph specifically noted for welcoming new content creators. Community actively engages with convention newcomers.

Transcript

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0:22
It's TPF 2026. >> This is a really exciting one because
0:24
This is a really exciting one because
0:24
This is a really exciting one because this is our first pinball convention ever. Have I been to HR conventions before? Yes. Uh, completely different. So, I had no idea what to expect. >> We flew over to Frisco, which is just
0:35
We flew over to Frisco, which is just
0:35
We flew over to Frisco, which is just north of Dallas. It was our little baby's first flight. >> Were we nervous? Of course. But, uh,
0:42
Were we nervous? Of course. But, uh,
@ American Pinball segment
Turner Pinball
company
American Pinballcompany
Multimorphiccompany
Jersey Jack Pinballcompany
Harry Pottergame
Retro Ralphperson
Brad Albbrightperson
Chris Turnerperson
Ernieperson
Christopher Frankieperson
Pinball Pursuitcompany
Dunegame
Labyrinthgame
Monsters, Inc.game
Houdini 100th Anniversary Editiongame
Circus Voltairegame

high · Hosts repeatedly emphasize friendliness; 'special shout out to Retro Ralph who really made me feel welcome... He was like called me over, congratulated me on the channel, was super nice'

  • ?

    gameplay_signal: Pokémon machine demonstrates strong broad appeal across demographics including children and casual players, with multiball as key engagement mechanic. Suggests operator revenue potential.

    high · 'We were next to some kids that were playing it and they were just loving it. This game is going to print money.'

  • ?

    design_innovation: Monster League Hockey introduces two-ball simultaneous head-to-head play as innovation. Winchester Mystery House features staircase ramp with turntable path-changing mechanism.

    high · 'The biggest innovation that it has over the other head-to-head games is there are two balls' and 'the staircase ramp... the turntable at the top that changes your path'

  • ?

    venue_signal: Significant wait lines observed across machines despite large floor space and multiple units of popular games. Noise levels substantial enough to warrant ear protection. Early bird ticketing provides meaningful line reduction.

    high · 'you're going to wait in a lot of lines' and 'It is so loud' and 'A lot of people I saw had ear protection'

  • ?

    manufacturing_signal: Winchester Mystery House limited to 500 units; Monster League Hockey entering production phase. Suggests boutique manufacturers managing demand through scarcity.

    high · 'they only made 500 of them' and 'They're actually putting this into production. We got our name on the list'

  • ?

    content_signal: Pinball Pursuit received media badges granting early access to TPF 2026, indicating growing recognition of YouTube content creators in pinball media ecosystem.

    medium · 'we had special media badges, which we're very fortunate to have that TPF gave us'

  • ?

    technology_signal: Multimorphic modular pinball platform (P3) positioning itself as solution for space-constrained home arcade builders. Hosts enthusiastic about interchangeable software approach.

    medium · 'I just love the whole concept of what Multimorphic is doing, especially for people like us that are wanting to build out a home arcade'

  • ?

    product_concern: Convention noise levels problematic for infant attendees and general comfort. Raises questions about venue design and family-friendly convention accommodations.

    medium · 'It is so loud. I did not realize' and discussion of ear protection usage and infant discomfort during peak hours

    • 0:42
    Were we nervous? Of course. But, uh, he's a champ. He's the best baby I've ever met. >> He did so good, guys. We got in early on
    0:47
    He did so good, guys. We got in early on
    0:47
    He did so good, guys. We got in early on Thursday and we got to see people setting up because we had special media badges, which we're very fortunate to have that that TPF gave us. There were so many cool things being set up. But really, I just saw the giant room with so many machines. Like I said, people were setting them up, but you could see where they were going and it was really exciting just to see how much there was going to be. And I saw a map. I saw like how many Beetle Juices there were going to be, how many were going to be in Stern's Corner and things like that. And so it was just really exciting. It was fun. Um, and then that night, uh, Dr. C got to play in a media people tournament, which was fun and exciting. >> Playing against some people that I watch
    1:25
    Playing against some people that I watch
    1:25
    Playing against some people that I watch online. And it's kind of weird. Trying not to be Starruck, >> you know.
    1:29
    you know.
    1:29
    you know. >> You got this.
    1:30
    You got this.
    1:30
    You got this. >> It's fine.
    1:31
    It's fine.
    1:32
    It's fine. >> I'm about to play Foo Fighters, which I,
    1:33
    I'm about to play Foo Fighters, which I,
    1:33
    I'm about to play Foo Fighters, which I, you know, >> have a whole tutorial on how to play
    1:37
    have a whole tutorial on how to play
    1:37
    have a whole tutorial on how to play >> and I'm probably going to lose.
    1:39
    and I'm probably going to lose.
    1:39
    and I'm probably going to lose. >> I mean, you know better than I do. You
    1:41
    I mean, you know better than I do. You
    1:41
    I mean, you know better than I do. You should watch your tutorial. >> You should watch your tutorial.
    1:45
    You should watch your tutorial.
    1:45
    You should watch your tutorial. >> Get get good.
    1:46
    Get get good.
    1:46
    Get get good. >> We'll see if it if it works out.
    2:06
    good ball.
    2:06
    good ball. >> Thank you. Thank you.
    2:09
    Thank you. Thank you.
    2:09
    Thank you. Thank you. >> I saved it and then
    2:17
    Oh, well, free game. I ended up getting
    2:17
    Oh, well, free game. I ended up getting six out of like 18 people, so that was good. >> I was hoping for a first place win,
    2:22
    I was hoping for a first place win,
    2:22
    I was hoping for a first place win, Cameron. But, uh, no, six is pretty impressive. So, um, the next day we got in early while people were still finalizing their their setups, and the first place we went to was Monster League hockey. I had heard about this. It was the talk of the town at Pinball Expo last year. It lived up to the hype. Monster League Cogi, for those that don't know, is a one-on-one or a head-to-head style pinball machine. This was awesome. The artwork by Red Albbright. >> And if you've ever seen it, on the side
    2:52
    And if you've ever seen it, on the side
    2:52
    And if you've ever seen it, on the side of the machine, there is um a woman with an insane mohawk. There's actually two mohawked women on this machine, but there's one with the craziest mohawk, and she was there in real life with the crazy mohawk. Uh there's also a dog named Jesse that is featured on the on the art package on the inside and Jesse was there. It was so fun to see the people in real life >> and this game looks and plays amazing. I
    3:17
    and this game looks and plays amazing. I
    3:18
    and this game looks and plays amazing. I think the biggest innovation that it has over the other headto-head games. There are two balls. >> This is the perfect mix of pinball and
    3:25
    This is the perfect mix of pinball and
    3:25
    This is the perfect mix of pinball and air hockey. It was so fun. I love being able to go headtohead. I want one for our house ASAP. Such a fun game. They're actually putting this into production. >> We got our name on the list for when
    3:39
    We got our name on the list for when
    3:39
    We got our name on the list for when they start manufacturing them. And you better believe that we want one real bad. So, we're going to have to see what happens. >> We then went over to Turner's booth
    3:49
    We then went over to Turner's booth
    3:49
    We then went over to Turner's booth because we knew that they had a new game, Yukon Yeti. The other media personalities that had been in the tournament were also there and we got to play it kind of before everyone else came in. Uh while we were waiting in line, we also talked a little bit to Chris Turner. Such a cool guy, you know, told us about how he got started and just a little bit of his background, which I always find so fun to know. And so, it was super fun to get to know him a little bit better. So, we just played Yukon Yeti. >> So much fun.
    4:15
    So much fun.
    4:15
    So much fun. >> So much fun. Uh so much fun that there
    4:17
    So much fun. Uh so much fun that there
    4:17
    So much fun. Uh so much fun that there is a giant long line and I felt the pressure while I was playing. People were like watching. I really wanted to do all the cool things like there's that like >> bumpy ramp, the wave ramp. I didn't make
    4:28
    bumpy ramp, the wave ramp. I didn't make
    4:28
    bumpy ramp, the wave ramp. I didn't make it up there. There's the ball lock that moves up the mountain. I didn't make it up there. >> I got Avalanche multiball
    4:34
    I got Avalanche multiball
    4:34
    I got Avalanche multiball >> and it's it was so fun. It's so cool.
    4:36
    and it's it was so fun. It's so cool.
    4:36
    and it's it was so fun. It's so cool. >> Was that the time that you played
    4:37
    Was that the time that you played
    4:37
    Was that the time that you played before? >> That was the time I played before. I was
    4:38
    That was the time I played before. I was
    4:38
    That was the time I played before. I was playing with Metro Ralph and Jamie >> and yeah, such a fun mode. So,
    4:43
    and yeah, such a fun mode. So,
    4:43
    and yeah, such a fun mode. So, >> this was my first time, your second
    4:45
    this was my first time, your second
    4:45
    this was my first time, your second time. >> My second time playing.
    4:46
    My second time playing.
    4:46
    My second time playing. >> Um, so fun though. Just a smooth
    4:48
    Um, so fun though. Just a smooth
    4:48
    Um, so fun though. Just a smooth shooter. Fun things to hit. I want to play it again when the lines aren't so long. >> When you couldn't really hear it because
    4:54
    When you couldn't really hear it because
    4:54
    When you couldn't really hear it because there's so many people, but earlier where there's fewer. The sound effects are amazing. >> Oh, really?
    4:58
    Oh, really?
    4:58
    Oh, really? >> It has a Wilhelm scream if you go out
    5:00
    It has a Wilhelm scream if you go out
    5:00
    It has a Wilhelm scream if you go out the out lane. The >> Yeah. Yeah.
    5:02
    Yeah. Yeah.
    5:02
    Yeah. Yeah. >> Yeah. So much fun.
    5:03
    Yeah. So much fun.
    5:04
    Yeah. So much fun. >> That's so fun.
    5:04
    That's so fun.
    5:04
    That's so fun. >> We talked to Chris, the the owner of
    5:06
    We talked to Chris, the the owner of
    5:06
    We talked to Chris, the the owner of Turner Primal. >> So nice. So nice.
    5:08
    So nice. So nice.
    5:08
    So nice. So nice. >> He's great. Shout out to Chris.
    5:10
    He's great. Shout out to Chris.
    5:10
    He's great. Shout out to Chris. >> Lovely man.
    5:10
    Lovely man.
    5:10
    Lovely man. >> Yeah.
    5:11
    Yeah.
    5:11
    Yeah. >> So, yeah. So much fun. So exciting.
    5:14
    So, yeah. So much fun. So exciting.
    5:14
    So, yeah. So much fun. So exciting. >> Yeah.
    5:14
    Yeah.
    5:14
    Yeah. >> People are going to love this game.
    5:15
    People are going to love this game.
    5:15
    People are going to love this game. >> Yep. Looking forward to playing it
    5:16
    Yep. Looking forward to playing it
    5:16
    Yep. Looking forward to playing it again. Um, and then we hopped on over to Spooky's booth and played some Beetlejuice. This is the first time I'd ever seen a Beetlejuice in person. I was excited. Uh, Dr. C and I had just watched Beetlejuice for my first time. Uh, it was probably about a year ago, but regardless, uh, you know, on the Beetlejuice train, so it was super fun to play it. Uh, Ralph was nice enough to teach Dr. C how to play the game, and then Dr. C taught me. So, this this boat's kind of tough actually because you got to hit this handbook and it's reason I always miss this shot. >> Unlike Jan, I've played some spooky
    5:53
    Unlike Jan, I've played some spooky
    5:53
    Unlike Jan, I've played some spooky games. Quite a few of them actually at the flipper room in conquered. >> Okay, we're here in front of the spooky
    5:59
    Okay, we're here in front of the spooky
    5:59
    Okay, we're here in front of the spooky Beetlejuice section. >> 20 of them. There's a lot. And it's so
    6:03
    20 of them. There's a lot. And it's so
    6:03
    20 of them. There's a lot. And it's so hard to even get on one of them. So, that's definitely a big crowd-pleaser right now. >> We both just got finished with the game.
    6:09
    We both just got finished with the game.
    6:09
    We both just got finished with the game. Tell me what you think. >> It's so cool. It's so fun. The playfield
    6:13
    It's so cool. It's so fun. The playfield
    6:13
    It's so cool. It's so fun. The playfield is very cool. I mean, very bright and colorful. It's got lots of throwbacks to the movie, of course. Um, >> you got the deo.
    6:21
    you got the deo.
    6:21
    you got the deo. >> I got the dancing flippers, which was so
    6:23
    I got the dancing flippers, which was so
    6:23
    I got the dancing flippers, which was so fun. I like the three beetle juice and the scoops and I completed it. I completed the deo mode. Uh, I was going to win and then Cameron pulled something crazy. >> I got a mystery where those 50 million
    6:33
    I got a mystery where those 50 million
    6:33
    I got a mystery where those 50 million points. >> Not happy. Um, but what's your favorite
    6:35
    Not happy. Um, but what's your favorite
    6:35
    Not happy. Um, but what's your favorite part? >> Um, I think gosh that the just the modes
    6:41
    Um, I think gosh that the just the modes
    6:41
    Um, I think gosh that the just the modes are so cool. like the deo mode that you got. Yeah, >> I did the gravedigger mode earlier uh
    6:46
    I did the gravedigger mode earlier uh
    6:46
    I did the gravedigger mode earlier uh and completed that which was amazing. >> And then I did the till death mode and
    6:50
    And then I did the till death mode and
    6:50
    And then I did the till death mode and that was so cool. >> And they have another mode. I forget
    6:53
    And they have another mode. I forget
    6:53
    And they have another mode. I forget what the name of it, but you have to hold the flipper or hold the >> Oh, as seen on TV.
    6:57
    Oh, as seen on TV.
    6:57
    Oh, as seen on TV. >> As seen on TV.
    6:58
    As seen on TV.
    6:58
    As seen on TV. >> Yes,
    6:58
    Yes,
    6:58
    Yes, >> you have to hold the flipper down. I
    7:00
    you have to hold the flipper down. I
    7:00
    you have to hold the flipper down. I want to try that. He didn't do very well. No, I didn't. >> So, but anyway,
    7:04
    So, but anyway,
    7:04
    So, but anyway, >> super fun. Excited. We're next to the
    7:06
    super fun. Excited. We're next to the
    7:06
    super fun. Excited. We're next to the giant >> Beetlejuice.
    7:08
    Beetlejuice.
    7:08
    Beetlejuice. >> Beetleju. But yeah, see you later.
    7:10
    Beetleju. But yeah, see you later.
    7:10
    Beetleju. But yeah, see you later. >> Very cool. Afterwards, we headed over to
    7:12
    Very cool. Afterwards, we headed over to
    7:12
    Very cool. Afterwards, we headed over to the Barrels tent to try out some of their games. Now, I've played a labyrinth. There's one in a person's private collection where I play League here in Salt Lake, but it's the only Barrels game I've played. Uh, I had never tried out a Barrels of Fun game, nor had I even really seen one in the wild, so I had no idea what to expect. And they are pretty. And now I am so mad that I can't get my hands on a Winchester. We need to change this. All right, we just got done playing all three games from Barrels of Fun. Uh, okay. Rank them. One, two, three. >> Winchester, Dune, Labyrinth.
    7:52
    Winchester, Dune, Labyrinth.
    7:52
    Winchester, Dune, Labyrinth. >> Okay. Uh, I would go Winchester Dune
    7:55
    Okay. Uh, I would go Winchester Dune
    7:55
    Okay. Uh, I would go Winchester Dune Labyrinth. >> Yeah, makes sense.
    7:56
    Yeah, makes sense.
    7:56
    Yeah, makes sense. >> Yeah, Winchester's so cool. It's so
    7:58
    Yeah, Winchester's so cool. It's so
    7:58
    Yeah, Winchester's so cool. It's so pretty. >> It's so cool. And can I just say I've
    8:00
    It's so cool. And can I just say I've
    8:00
    It's so cool. And can I just say I've never played on a barrels of fun machine before, but very high quality. And they're very pretty. >> Very pretty.
    8:05
    Very pretty.
    8:05
    Very pretty. >> Like I am impressed.
    8:07
    Like I am impressed.
    8:07
    Like I am impressed. >> I know. I We're going to We have to get
    8:08
    I know. I We're going to We have to get
    8:08
    I know. I We're going to We have to get one eventually. >> Oh, yeah. We do.
    8:10
    Oh, yeah. We do.
    8:10
    Oh, yeah. We do. >> Um, Winchester's not going to happen cuz
    8:11
    Um, Winchester's not going to happen cuz
    8:11
    Um, Winchester's not going to happen cuz they only made 500 of them, >> which makes me very sad because it is
    8:14
    which makes me very sad because it is
    8:14
    which makes me very sad because it is very cool. >> It's very cool.
    8:15
    It's very cool.
    8:15
    It's very cool. >> I mean, I love I I'm a sucker for cool
    8:17
    I mean, I love I I'm a sucker for cool
    8:18
    I mean, I love I I'm a sucker for cool ramps and they have that staircase ramp that I think is really fun. I love the turntable at the top that changes your path. >> Very cool. Um, I got the multiball.
    8:27
    Very cool. Um, I got the multiball.
    8:27
    Very cool. Um, I got the multiball. >> She got the multiball. I did not get a
    8:29
    She got the multiball. I did not get a
    8:29
    She got the multiball. I did not get a multiball. >> So, that was very fun.
    8:31
    So, that was very fun.
    8:31
    So, that was very fun. >> Um,
    8:31
    Um,
    8:32
    Um, >> I loved Dune. I thought Dune was
    8:33
    I loved Dune. I thought Dune was
    8:33
    I loved Dune. I thought Dune was >> Dune is very cool. And the one thing I
    8:34
    Dune is very cool. And the one thing I
    8:34
    Dune is very cool. And the one thing I wanted to get on Dune, I did. I got the one hand thing where you HAVE TO HOLD THE BUTTON. YEP. And then I immediately drained. I did not last very long, but I got it. So, that's all I care about. >> So much fun.
    8:45
    So much fun.
    8:45
    So much fun. >> So fun.
    8:45
    So fun.
    8:46
    So fun. >> Um, barrels. Uh, yeah. Do
    8:48
    Um, barrels. Uh, yeah. Do
    8:48
    Um, barrels. Uh, yeah. Do >> Peeweee.
    8:49
    Peeweee.
    8:49
    Peeweee. >> Do
    8:49
    Do
    8:50
    Do >> I love a Peewee's big adventure?
    8:51
    I love a Peewee's big adventure?
    8:51
    I love a Peewee's big adventure? >> What do you think about Labyrinth?
    8:52
    What do you think about Labyrinth?
    8:52
    What do you think about Labyrinth? >> I like Labyrinth. I've played Labyrinth
    8:54
    I like Labyrinth. I've played Labyrinth
    8:54
    I like Labyrinth. I've played Labyrinth before. >> Um, it's a good I don't love the movie.
    8:57
    Um, it's a good I don't love the movie.
    8:57
    Um, it's a good I don't love the movie. It's just weird. >> It's a blast from the past. I don't know
    9:00
    It's a blast from the past. I don't know
    9:00
    It's a blast from the past. I don't know if it's a good blast from the past, but it takes me back to my childhood. >> Yeah, for sure. But, um, so cool. So
    9:07
    Yeah, for sure. But, um, so cool. So
    9:07
    Yeah, for sure. But, um, so cool. So fun. We look forward to playing more >> beautiful machines. Beautiful.
    9:10
    beautiful machines. Beautiful.
    9:10
    beautiful machines. Beautiful. >> Good job, barrels.
    9:11
    Good job, barrels.
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    Good job, barrels. >> After that, it was time to catch some
    9:13
    After that, it was time to catch some
    9:13
    After that, it was time to catch some Pokémon. Pokemon was such a hit. Lines were there constantly despite the fact they had multiple machines. And what I noticed at the Pokémon is that there were a lot of kids in line. Uh they also had like a little arcade of like the Pokemon fighting game that was constantly stationed by kids. >> Okay, we just got done playing Pokémon.
    9:35
    Okay, we just got done playing Pokémon.
    9:35
    Okay, we just got done playing Pokémon. >> First time. It was really fun. Uh, Mrs.
    9:38
    First time. It was really fun. Uh, Mrs.
    9:38
    First time. It was really fun. Uh, Mrs. Jay beat me. >> What?
    9:39
    What?
    9:40
    What? >> You beat me.
    9:40
    You beat me.
    9:40
    You beat me. >> Oh, I did beat you. Rare occasion. We'll
    9:43
    Oh, I did beat you. Rare occasion. We'll
    9:43
    Oh, I did beat you. Rare occasion. We'll take it. Beginner's luck. >> You got the multiball, right?
    9:45
    You got the multiball, right?
    9:45
    You got the multiball, right? >> Yeah, I did. And that was very cool. I
    9:46
    Yeah, I did. And that was very cool. I
    9:46
    Yeah, I did. And that was very cool. I like the the mouth balloon. I told Cameron that was the one thing that I wanted to make happen and I did it. So, I'm very excited. >> I did not. Nope. I went for the Pokemon
    9:54
    I did not. Nope. I went for the Pokemon
    9:54
    I did not. Nope. I went for the Pokemon Articun. I was like I just needed to hit the Pokéball and I couldn't do it. >> Couldn't do it. Hitting the Pokéball is
    10:00
    Couldn't do it. Hitting the Pokéball is
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    Couldn't do it. Hitting the Pokéball is kind of hard. >> It's kind of hard and it's so stressful
    10:02
    It's kind of hard and it's so stressful
    10:02
    It's kind of hard and it's so stressful cuz it's like there's only one thing. counting down. But it's so much fun. >> But it's really fun. I love the whole
    10:07
    But it's really fun. I love the whole
    10:07
    But it's really fun. I love the whole concept of trapping the Pokémon. It's just one more thing you can do. And it's really fun. The um you know, the little pieces in there, the the Pikachu Pikachu >> and the big Poké Ball and everything. So
    10:19
    and the big Poké Ball and everything. So
    10:19
    and the big Poké Ball and everything. So fun. >> We were next to some kids that were
    10:22
    We were next to some kids that were
    10:22
    We were next to some kids that were playing it and they were just loving it. This game is going to print money. >> I really like this game.
    10:26
    I really like this game.
    10:26
    I really like this game. >> It's really fun. Um
    10:29
    It's really fun. Um
    10:29
    It's really fun. Um we'll see. We'll see. >> We'll see.
    10:31
    We'll see.
    10:31
    We'll see. >> Uh but so far, Pokémon thumbs up. Yeah,
    10:34
    Uh but so far, Pokémon thumbs up. Yeah,
    10:34
    Uh but so far, Pokémon thumbs up. Yeah, we're playing really good games today. This is bad for us. >> Yeah, this is bad. This is bad. We only
    10:38
    Yeah, this is bad. This is bad. We only
    10:38
    Yeah, this is bad. This is bad. We only have so much money. Uh but yeah, we'll talk to you soon. >> And then right next to Stern was
    10:42
    And then right next to Stern was
    10:42
    And then right next to Stern was American Pinball's booth where they showed their Houdini 100th anniversary edition, which was very fun to look through. Looks like a super fun machine. >> The new art package was by Christopher
    10:52
    The new art package was by Christopher
    10:52
    The new art package was by Christopher Franchie and looks incredible. The powder coating they did on it really looks good. I had never played a Houdini. This was my first time and I was actually really impressed with the game. It's a tight shooter. It's a difficult to shoot game, but it has some really fun shots and getting the ball lock where it launches the ball from the front of the playfield to the trunk in the back is such an incredible pinball moment. I loved it. >> And then later on that weekend, they
    11:22
    And then later on that weekend, they
    11:22
    And then later on that weekend, they announced their new upcoming title, a remastered, re-imagined Circus Voltater. So very exciting to hear that from them. >> One of the things that was so obvious in
    11:33
    One of the things that was so obvious in
    11:33
    One of the things that was so obvious in talking with everybody at American Pinball was how excited and energetic they are. I'm so excited to see what comes out of American. They're on the rise and I can't wait to see. >> Uh and then after that we hopped on over
    11:44
    Uh and then after that we hopped on over
    11:44
    Uh and then after that we hopped on over to Multimorphix's booth. Now they didn't have a new game, but we also have never tried a multimmorphic machine, so they were all new to us. Uh, we were able to try a portal, a weird owl, heist, final resistance. >> My favorite of the bunch, probably Final
    11:59
    My favorite of the bunch, probably Final
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    My favorite of the bunch, probably Final Resistance, weirdly enough. Uh, but Portal was also amazing. >> And I just love the whole concept of
    12:06
    And I just love the whole concept of
    12:06
    And I just love the whole concept of what Multimorphic is doing, especially for people like us that are wanting to build out a home arcade, but we don't have all the space in the world. Super excited about Multimorphic. So excited to see what they come up with next. And, you know, we're excited to hopefully someday get our hands on one. We did check out Jersey Jack's booth. They didn't have anything new either, but they were able to bring some of their Harry Potter collector's editions. Okay, I love the Harry Potter machines. The collector's editions are next level. They have like little signed cards with a wax seal on the front. They just look so good. They just look so good. So, it was fun to see. >> We got to play it a bunch and I am
    12:45
    We got to play it a bunch and I am
    12:46
    We got to play it a bunch and I am reminded just how much I love how this game plays. Finally, we headed over to the homebrew section. Such creativity. These people are amazing. They're making their own pinball machines. They're doing it from scratch. It's incredible. We got to play Monsters, Inc. This is one that I had heard about and I'd seen a little online, but it looked like a legitimate machine. And they have everything down to the details. It's like one of the ramps in the back. They've got like the big scream collector. They've got the doors. It was just so fun. And uh we even got to speak with Ernie who was the creator of it. He's so talented. He was so cool. >> Check out the homebrew section moving
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    Check out the homebrew section moving
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    Check out the homebrew section moving forward. It's incredible to see what these people are doing. We also got to just walk around the floor, see everything else that's there. And man, there are some talented people. Shout out to Brad Albbright who was so nice to us. Uh we looked around his booth. He has some really cool stuff, including these wood cutout pieces of art. And if you've seen our basement, we have a whole nerd wall dedicated to just pop culture art. And I think we need a Pee-Wee Herman on our wall. I myself am not a huge Pee-Wee Herman fan, but it's like Cameron's holy grail.
    14:07
    We just wanted to share a couple of our
    14:07
    We just wanted to share a couple of our like ending thoughts on Texas Pinball Festival 2026. It's been a very good fun experience. Some things that I did not expect. >> We'll go over a lot of these things. Um
    14:20
    We'll go over a lot of these things. Um
    14:20
    We'll go over a lot of these things. Um just basically what to expect from your first conference I think is a good thing. >> Yeah. This is our very first convention
    14:25
    Yeah. This is our very first convention
    14:25
    Yeah. This is our very first convention >> festival I guess. I don't know. I don't
    14:26
    festival I guess. I don't know. I don't
    14:26
    festival I guess. I don't know. I don't know. >> Convention, whatever. Exposition,
    14:29
    Convention, whatever. Exposition,
    14:29
    Convention, whatever. Exposition, whatever you want to call it. >> Exactly.
    14:30
    Exactly.
    14:30
    Exactly. >> First pinball event.
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    First pinball event.
    14:32
    First pinball event. >> First. Yes, that's a good way to put it.
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    First. Yes, that's a good way to put it.
    14:33
    First. Yes, that's a good way to put it. >> First pinball event. So, why don't you
    14:35
    First pinball event. So, why don't you
    14:35
    First pinball event. So, why don't you start us off? What are what are some things that to expect for your first pinball event? First things first, people in pinball are so friendly. >> Oh, they were so nice. Everyone was so
    14:45
    Oh, they were so nice. Everyone was so
    14:45
    Oh, they were so nice. Everyone was so nice to us. >> People just like talking, just making
    14:47
    People just like talking, just making
    14:48
    People just like talking, just making comments in line, just like funny things like just just, you know, everybody's there to have a good time and everybody there was so friendly. >> So friendly.
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    So friendly.
    14:55
    So friendly. >> So, I loved that.
    14:56
    So, I loved that.
    14:56
    So, I loved that. >> Yeah, absolutely. I think the the amount
    14:59
    Yeah, absolutely. I think the the amount
    14:59
    Yeah, absolutely. I think the the amount of people that were willing to come up, talk to somebody, talk to somebody in line, >> just share, oh yeah, I have one of these
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    just share, oh yeah, I have one of these
    15:07
    just share, oh yeah, I have one of these at home or, oh, I'm so excited about this. >> Yeah. Just start up a conversation. I
    15:11
    Yeah. Just start up a conversation. I
    15:11
    Yeah. Just start up a conversation. I mean, we were waiting in line at Barrels of Fun and there were these two guys that we just chatted with. >> Shot the breeze.
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    Shot the breeze.
    15:17
    Shot the breeze. >> Yeah, it was great.
    15:17
    Yeah, it was great.
    15:17
    Yeah, it was great. >> It was great.
    15:18
    It was great.
    15:18
    It was great. >> It was absolutely fantastic.
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    It was absolutely fantastic.
    15:20
    It was absolutely fantastic. >> We met so many people.
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    We met so many people.
    15:21
    We met so many people. >> So many nice people. I think another
    15:23
    So many nice people. I think another
    15:23
    So many nice people. I think another thing that I learned is you're going to wait in a lot of lines. And that was something that really surprised me because I figured at something like Pokemon or you know the other Beetlejuice, the bigger games of the show. Yeah. I expected to wait in lines there, but even the older games, some of those there were lines. >> Yep. Yep. I remember I had to wait in
    15:41
    Yep. Yep. I remember I had to wait in
    15:41
    Yep. Yep. I remember I had to wait in line to play like a fireball. It's like 1970s. Yeah. >> You know, you're just going to wait in a
    15:48
    You know, you're just going to wait in a
    15:48
    You know, you're just going to wait in a lot of like because there's so many people there. >> There's so many people. There are so
    15:51
    There's so many people. There are so
    15:51
    There's so many people. There are so many machines. >> Yes. So many machines.
    15:53
    Yes. So many machines.
    15:54
    Yes. So many machines. >> Yeah. But still, not enough machines,
    15:56
    Yeah. But still, not enough machines,
    15:56
    Yeah. But still, not enough machines, you know, enough people. So, yep. >> You're just going to wait in a lot of
    15:59
    You're just going to wait in a lot of
    15:59
    You're just going to wait in a lot of lines and that's fine. You strike up a conversation, be friendly. >> Exactly. Along with that, I feel like
    16:04
    Exactly. Along with that, I feel like
    16:04
    Exactly. Along with that, I feel like the early bird ticket is worth it. >> 100%. Now, we got lucky. We had a media
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    100%. Now, we got lucky. We had a media
    16:09
    100%. Now, we got lucky. We had a media badge. It got us in super early, like even before the early bird people. >> And being able to just play without a
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    And being able to just play without a
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    And being able to just play without a whole lot of lines, especially on the very new stuff. >> Great. But we even were there during the
    16:21
    Great. But we even were there during the
    16:21
    Great. But we even were there during the early bird session >> and it wasn't that bad. You can get on
    16:25
    and it wasn't that bad. You can get on
    16:25
    and it wasn't that bad. You can get on just about anything. >> Yeah. So
    16:27
    Yeah. So
    16:27
    Yeah. So >> after that it was a little crazy.
    16:29
    after that it was a little crazy.
    16:29
    after that it was a little crazy. >> Yeah. So if you can get the early bird
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    Yeah. So if you can get the early bird
    16:31
    Yeah. So if you can get the early bird >> Yeah.
    16:31
    Yeah.
    16:31
    Yeah. >> It's probably worth it. At least I feel
    16:33
    It's probably worth it. At least I feel
    16:33
    It's probably worth it. At least I feel like it. >> Yeah. Uh I think the the next thing that
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    Yeah. Uh I think the the next thing that
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    Yeah. Uh I think the the next thing that we learned and we learned this cuz we have a six-month old baby uh baby G. It's very loud. >> It is so loud. I did not realize.
    16:46
    It is so loud. I did not realize.
    16:46
    It is so loud. I did not realize. I mean, a lot of pinball machines on their own make a lot of sound, but then you have a lot of people in there, too. >> Yeah, it's very loud. A lot of people I
    16:55
    Yeah, it's very loud. A lot of people I
    16:56
    Yeah, it's very loud. A lot of people I saw had ear protection in just just to to handle it. I was okay. >> We put some ear muffs on our baby and he
    17:02
    We put some ear muffs on our baby and he
    17:02
    We put some ear muffs on our baby and he he had was a little wiggly when everyone was there. During the early section, he was fine. >> Fine. It was an angel. Um, but after
    17:10
    Fine. It was an angel. Um, but after
    17:10
    Fine. It was an angel. Um, but after everyone was in there, he had a little >> Yeah. So, we played some really cool
    17:15
    Yeah. So, we played some really cool
    17:15
    Yeah. So, we played some really cool machines. Yes. I want to hear what are your top like what was your top thing? >> Pokemon. I really like Pokémon. We
    17:22
    Pokemon. I really like Pokémon. We
    17:22
    Pokemon. I really like Pokémon. We played Pokemon. We played Beetlejuice. We played the brand new Yukon Yeti, which was super fun. >> All of these were very fun. We also
    17:31
    All of these were very fun. We also
    17:31
    All of these were very fun. We also played I mean, they're not super new anymore, but in the Barrels of Fun tint. >> We had never played a Barrels of Fun.
    17:36
    We had never played a Barrels of Fun.
    17:36
    We had never played a Barrels of Fun. >> Um Yeah. So, we got to play Dune,
    17:38
    Um Yeah. So, we got to play Dune,
    17:38
    Um Yeah. So, we got to play Dune, Winchester, and >> Labyrinth. All three right there. Um
    17:42
    Labyrinth. All three right there. Um
    17:42
    Labyrinth. All three right there. Um those were super fun. Pokemon wins it all for me. Really? Yeah. >> Why Why is it the Pokemon?
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    Why Why is it the Pokemon?
    17:48
    Why Why is it the Pokemon? >> I love all of the things on the
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    I love all of the things on the
    17:50
    I love all of the things on the playfield. I love the big Pikachu. I love the little uh Pokeball that kind of like twitches a little. >> We play the premium.
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    We play the premium.
    17:55
    We play the premium. >> Exactly. I love the Meowth balloon. Um I
    17:59
    Exactly. I love the Meowth balloon. Um I
    17:59
    Exactly. I love the Meowth balloon. Um I got the multiball which was super fun. >> I did not get the multiball.
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    I did not get the multiball.
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    I did not get the multiball. >> It's a shame.
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    It's a shame.
    18:03
    It's a shame. >> Um and just the you know, you have the
    18:05
    Um and just the you know, you have the
    18:05
    Um and just the you know, you have the opportunity to catch the Pokemon by hitting the >> caught a Pokemon. We kept like we I
    18:11
    caught a Pokemon. We kept like we I
    18:11
    caught a Pokemon. We kept like we I think we got a little bit of jitters. >> Yeah.
    18:13
    Yeah.
    18:13
    Yeah. >> Okay. I also really enjoyed Pokemon. I
    18:16
    Okay. I also really enjoyed Pokemon. I
    18:16
    Okay. I also really enjoyed Pokemon. I thought it was a fantastic game. It was our first time being able to play it. It's going to be everywhere. Yeah. >> So, it wasn't quite the highlight for
    18:22
    So, it wasn't quite the highlight for
    18:22
    So, it wasn't quite the highlight for me, probably because I know I'm going to play it more. >> Okay.
    18:25
    Okay.
    18:25
    Okay. >> Right. There's two games that really
    18:28
    Right. There's two games that really
    18:28
    Right. There's two games that really stood out to me. Winchester Mystery House was so good. >> It was so good.
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    It was so good.
    18:32
    It was so good. >> Um and right before we got to talk to
    18:34
    Um and right before we got to talk to
    18:34
    Um and right before we got to talk to Dirty Pool Pinball, Jeff, like he was so friendly, so nice. Um, the other one for me was that uh Yukon Yeti. >> Okay,
    18:44
    Okay,
    18:44
    Okay, >> it was so congrats to Chris and the team
    18:47
    it was so congrats to Chris and the team
    18:47
    it was so congrats to Chris and the team over there. Turner pinball. >> It was fabulous. I love playing it. The
    18:53
    It was fabulous. I love playing it. The
    18:53
    It was fabulous. I love playing it. The Avalanche multiball. >> It was so I got it um and I beat Retro
    18:59
    It was so I got it um and I beat Retro
    18:59
    It was so I got it um and I beat Retro when I played it. >> Oh, good work.
    19:00
    Oh, good work.
    19:00
    Oh, good work. >> So, uh, no, it was fantastic. I
    19:02
    So, uh, no, it was fantastic. I
    19:02
    So, uh, no, it was fantastic. I absolutely loved it. It was so much fun. Um, and I think the other highlight for him, it's not a machine. >> We met so many nice people in the
    19:11
    We met so many nice people in the
    19:11
    We met so many nice people in the pinball community, right? Yeah. Like, um, special shout out to Retro Ralph who really made me feel welcome. Uh, I, you know, I'm very new to this, didn't know many people. He was like called me over, congratulated me on the channel, was super nice, and then just kind of let me hang out with with him and the crew uh during the the media kind of section of it. Oh my gosh, it was so kind. Um they're fun. They're fun people. Yeah. >> Uh so that was another highlight for me.
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    Uh so that was another highlight for me.
    19:37
    Uh so that was another highlight for me. >> Uh the homebrew section.
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    Uh the homebrew section.
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    Uh the homebrew section. >> Oh my gosh.
    19:39
    Oh my gosh.
    19:40
    Oh my gosh. >> It is incredible the machines that
    19:42
    It is incredible the machines that
    19:42
    It is incredible the machines that people are able to put together on their own. Like the monsters inc machine. His name was Eric. >> Yeah. So cool.
    19:49
    Yeah. So cool.
    19:49
    Yeah. So cool. >> Insane. Like it looked so good and it
    19:51
    Insane. Like it looked so good and it
    19:51
    Insane. Like it looked so good and it was so fun to play. >> It's such crazy cool ball paths. I love
    19:54
    It's such crazy cool ball paths. I love
    19:54
    It's such crazy cool ball paths. I love playing >> the ball path. Just the detail in there.
    19:57
    the ball path. Just the detail in there.
    19:57
    the ball path. Just the detail in there. Just everything. It looked like a legitimate machine. These people are incredible. They're so talented. >> Yep. So, I thought that that was really
    20:05
    Yep. So, I thought that that was really
    20:05
    Yep. So, I thought that that was really fun. >> So, um, anything else before we wrap up?
    20:08
    So, um, anything else before we wrap up?
    20:08
    So, um, anything else before we wrap up? >> No, I think that's it. But we had a
    20:10
    No, I think that's it. But we had a
    20:10
    No, I think that's it. But we had a blast. >> We had a blast. We are coming back next
    20:12
    We had a blast. We are coming back next
    20:12
    We had a blast. We are coming back next year. >> Very excited.
    20:13
    Very excited.
    20:13
    Very excited. >> Already announcing it. We're coming back
    20:14
    Already announcing it. We're coming back
    20:14
    Already announcing it. We're coming back next year. >> Yep.
    20:15
    Yep.
    20:15
    Yep. >> So, anyway, uh, that's kind of it. We
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    So, anyway, uh, that's kind of it. We
    20:18
    So, anyway, uh, that's kind of it. We hope you enjoyed this little review and all the stuff that we had to say about Texas Pinball Festival. Uh, subscribe to hear more to hear more tutorials, reviews, all the pinball news you can think of. Um, it helps out the channel. And until then, keep whipping.