FATHOM REVISITED ANNOUNCED

Pinball News Website·article·analyzed·Apr 26, 2021

Analysis

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TL;DR

Haggis Pinball announces Fathom Revisited remake in two editions with modern tech.

Summary

Haggis Pinball, an Australian boutique manufacturer, announced Fathom Revisited, a remake of the classic 1981 Bally title Fathom, produced in collaboration with Planetary Pinball. The game will be offered in two editions: Classic Edition (AU$9,500) staying true to the original, and Mermaid Edition (AU$11,500) featuring RGB lighting, enhanced audio, LCD displays, and an optional 2.0 ruleset. The Mermaid Edition is limited to 250 units with a four-week ordering window.

Key Claims

Only 3,500 Fathom machines were produced by Bally, making it highly desirable
high confidence · Official Haggis Pinball announcement statement
Fathom Revisited will preserve the original look, feel and playfield layout while adding modern mechanisms and technology
high confidence · Core announcement describing remake approach consistent with Chicago Gaming's model
Mermaid Edition will feature RGB lighting, 5-speaker sound system, LCD displays, mirrored metal trim, and a 2.0 enhanced ruleset option
high confidence · Official feature specification list in announcement
Mermaid Edition limited to 250 machines available for four weeks
high confidence · Explicit statement in announcement with specific timeline
Haggis Pinball is currently making their first title, Celts
high confidence · Pinball News editorial note contextualizing Haggis's production status

Notable Quotes

“There's just so much to love about the Fathom pinball machine it's hard to pick just one great thing about it... I love the art from Greg Freres and the layout is fantastic with all the drop targets and challenging but rewarding gameplay.”
Damian Hartin, CEO of Haggis Pinball @ announcement — CEO articulates design philosophy and personal motivation for the remake, emphasizing preservation of original aesthetics and gameplay
“we have been able to remake it using modern technology whilst preserving the look and feel of the original game”
Damian Hartin, CEO of Haggis Pinball @ announcement — Core positioning of Fathom Revisited as balancing modernization with classic authenticity
“Haggis Pinball will be using their enhanced playfield manufacturing process to prevent dimpling from everyday play as well as their extensive testing practices to ensure the game made today has the reliability pinball collectors and fans from around the world expect”
Haggis Pinball announcement @ announcement — Quality and durability positioning, addressing long-term reliability concerns for remake collectors

Entities

Haggis PinballcompanyFathom RevisitedgamePlanetary Pinballcompany Fathomgame Damian HartinpersonChicago GamingcompanyCeltsgame Greg Freresperson

Signals

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community_signal: Clan Haggis fan club members given 2-day exclusive pre-ordering access before public launch, building loyalty and community participation
high · Clan members granted exclusive 2-day ordering window (until April 28, 2021 midnight AEDT) prior to general public sales
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announcement: Haggis Pinball officially announced Fathom Revisited, a licensed remake of the 1981 Bally classic, with two-tier edition strategy
high · Official announcement from Haggis Pinball on Pinball News with full specifications, pricing, and availability details
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product_strategy: Two-tier edition model explicitly stratified: Classic Edition (single speaker, single-color LEDs, original rules only) vs Mermaid Edition (5-speaker, RGB lighting, LCD displays, 2.0 ruleset option)
high · Detailed feature comparison table showing RGB lighting, speaker count, display technology, and ruleset options as differentiators
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product_concern: Haggis Pinball emphasizing enhanced playfield manufacturing process to prevent dimpling and extensive testing practices to ensure long-term reliability
high · Official statement: 'enhanced playfield manufacturing process to prevent dimpling from everyday play as well as their extensive testing practices'
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business_signal: Haggis Pinball using limited-edition scarcity model (250 units, 4-week window) for Mermaid Edition to drive FOMO and exclusivity perception
high · Explicit statement: 'only 250 Mermaid Edition games, and they will only be available to order for the next four weeks'

Topics

Classic game remakes with modern technologyprimaryLimited edition production and FOMO strategyprimaryBoutique manufacturer product announcementsprimaryTwo-tier product differentiation (Classic vs Premium edition)secondaryAustralian pinball manufacturing and distributionsecondaryPlayfield manufacturing quality and durabilitysecondary

Sentiment

positive(0.85)— Enthusiastic announcement tone with clear product positioning. CEO expresses genuine affection for original game. No controversy or criticism evident. Positive framing of manufacturing quality and reliability improvements. Limited-edition scarcity model suggests confidence in market demand.

Transcript

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Melbourne-based Haggis Pinball today announced that their second title will be a remake of the classic Bally title Fathom, produced in association with Planetary Pinball. Fathom Revisited will keep the original look, feel and playfield layout but, like the remake titles from Chicago Gaming, will use modern mechanisms and technology to provide RGB lighting and displays, improved sound quality and an alternative ruleset. ![The flier for Haggis Pinball's Fathom Revisited](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/fathom-revisited/02-fathom-revisited.jpg) The flier for Haggis Pinball’s Fathom Revisited Haggis Pinball have announced two versions of Fathom Revisited – Classic Edition and Mermaid Edition. The Classic Edition will as true to the original game as possible, with a single speaker sound system and single-colour LED displays and playfield lighting. This model is priced at AU$9,500 (US$7,408/€6,139/£5,334) plus taxes and shipping from Australia. !The prototype of the Mermaid Edition A prototype of the Mermaid Edition The Mermaid Edition adds RGB lighting and score displays, under-cabinet lighting, mirrored metal trim and playfield parts, a 5-speaker sound system, LCD instruction and score card displays and an alternative ‘2.0’ enhanced ruleset, with the original rules also being available for selection. The Mermaid Edition costs AU$11,500 (US$8,968/€7,431/£6,457) plus taxes but including shipping within Australia or to Planetary Pinball in the USA. ![A prototype of the Mermaid Edition](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/fathom-revisited/01-fathom-revisited.jpg) will only be available to order for the next four weeks and will be limited to 250 machines. There is an exclusivity for members of Haggis Pinball’s Clan Haggis fan club for the next two days after which sales will be opened up to the general public. Here are the differences between the two editions: ![](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/fathom-revisited/03-fathom-revisited.jpg) The features of the two editions There is no indication how developed the Fathom Revisited game is or how close to production. Haggis are currently making their first title, Celts. Here’s the announcement of Fathom Revisited from Haggis Pinball: | | | --- | | Haggis Pinball, makers of the Celts pinball machine, in collaboration with Planetary Pinball Supply, Inc, introduces the first Haggis Classics machine, Fathom Revisited, the original released by Bally in 1981. Only 3,500 Fathom machines were produced making it a highly desirable pinball machine and the obvious first choice for Haggis Pinball to remake as part of their Haggis Classics series. “There’s just so much to love about the Fathom pinball machine it’s hard to pick just one great thing about it,” says Damian Hartin, CEO of Haggis Pinball. “I love the art from Greg Freres and the layout is fantastic with all the drop targets and challenging but rewarding gameplay. Not to mention the amazing sound effects and iconic callouts. It has always been one of my favourite solid-state pinball machines from this era and I cannot wait to show people how we have been able to remake it using modern technology whilst preserving the look and feel of the original game. Plus, we are making a special “Mermaid Edition” that truly enhances the original game with additional cosmetic features, lighting system, enhanced audio, and the ability to choose between the original rules or a completely new 2.0 ruleset.” Haggis Pinball will be using their enhanced playfield manufacturing process to prevent dimpling from everyday play as well as their extensive testing practices to ensure the game made today has the reliability pinball collectors and fans from around the world expect, so they can enjoy their games for years to come. Clan Haggis members will be able to exclusively order a Fathom Revisited machine for the next 2 days till midnight on the 28th April 2021 AEDT, after which time, we will make the game available for sale via our website: haggispinball.com. We will only be making 250 Mermaid Edition games, and they will only be available to order for the next four weeks. Pricing: Mermaid Edition $11,500 AUD (US$8,968/€7,431/£6,457) Classic Edition $9,500 AUD (US$7,408/€6,139/£5,334) Plus Shipping and Taxes where applicable (Mermaid Edition includes free shipping within Australia and free shipping to Planetary Pinball Supply in the USA) | | |