Update From Multimorphic on P3 Machines & Weird Al Modules

Knapp Arcade·article·analyzed·May 27, 2022

Analysis

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TL;DR

Multimorphic delays shipments but advances Weird Al code with new modes and 2,500+ callouts.

Summary

Multimorphic reports being a couple of weeks behind on P3 machine and Weird Al module shipments due to workforce ramp-up, despite having adequate parts in stock. The company is developing new code updates for Weird Al including a 'You Make Me' mini-wizard mode, improved UHF multiball, and 'Drink From The Firehose' challenge, with over 2,500 Weird Al callouts in the game.

Key Claims

Multimorphic is a couple of weeks behind on shipments of P3 machines and Weird Al playfields
high confidence · Official Multimorphic statement reported by Knapp Arcade
Multimorphic has adequate parts in stock but is ramping up workforce to assemble machines
high confidence · Company statement via Knapp Arcade
Weird Al code update will include 'You Make Me' mini-wizard mode, improved UHF multiball, and 'Drink From The Firehose' challenge
high confidence · Multimorphic statement on upcoming features
Weird Al Pinball game features over 2,500 callouts from Weird Al himself
high confidence · Multimorphic update

Notable Quotes

“a couple of weeks behind on shipments of machines and Weird Al playfields”
Multimorphic — Production timeline update indicating manageable delay tied to workforce ramp-up rather than parts shortage
“The game now has over an astonishing 2,500 callouts from Weird Al himself”
Multimorphic/Knapp Arcade — Highlights substantial voice acting investment in Weird Al game, differentiating feature

Entities

MultimorphiccompanyWeird Al YankovicpersonWeird Al's Museum of National HilaritygameP3product Knapp Arcadeorganization

Signals

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business_signal: Multimorphic actively hiring/ramping workforce to meet production demand
high · Previous article noted company hiring and recruitment; current update confirms workforce scaling ongoing
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product_strategy: Multimorphic experiencing two-week shipment delay on P3 machines and Weird Al playfields
high · Company statement: 'a couple of weeks behind' on shipments; attributed to workforce ramp-up rather than parts shortage
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product_strategy: Active code development for Weird Al with new wizard modes, multiball improvements, and challenge features in progress
high · Multimorphic working on 'You Make Me' mini-wizard mode, improved UHF multiball, and 'Drink From The Firehose' challenge

Topics

Production and Supply ChainprimaryCode Updates and Feature DevelopmentprimaryWeird Al Pinball GameprimaryMultimorphic P3 PlatformsecondaryWorkforce Scalingsecondary

Sentiment

positive(0.75)— Production delay is manageable (two weeks) and attributed to workforce ramp-up rather than systemic issues. Emphasis on parts adequacy and active code development creates optimistic tone. Voice acting scale (2,500 callouts) positioned as 'astonishing' achievement.

Transcript

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Someone sent me this earlier, so I wanted to pass it along to everyone. As I mentioned here two weeks ago, Multimorphic is in great shape parts-wise but it is still ramping up its workforce to assemble new P3 machines and Weird Al's Museum of National Hilarity modules (See Article: https://www.knapparcade.org/post/new-pictures-of-multimorphic-weird-al-pinball-production-parts-in-house-people-needed ). The Company is now "a couple of weeks behind" on shipments of machines and Weird Al playfields. In addition to the production update, Multimorphic stated that it is working hard on new Weird Al code that will include a new "You Make Me mini-wizard mode", an improved UHF multiball and a new special "Drink From The Firehose challenge" as well as the usual bug fixes and minor improvements. The game now has over an astonishing 2,500 callouts from Weird Al himself.