American Pinball and Planetary Pinball Supply Announce Long-Term Partnership to Produce Classic Williams® and Bally® Pinball Games

Knapp Arcade·article·analyzed·Jan 26, 2026

Analysis

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TL;DR

American Pinball partners with Planetary Pinball to produce 7 classic Williams/Bally remakes

Summary

American Pinball has announced a long-term strategic partnership with Planetary Pinball Supply to manufacture and distribute remakes of seven classic Williams and Bally pinball machines. The deal represents AP's first major announcement under new ownership by Bryan Vincent and positions the company to compete in the classic game remake market alongside existing players like Pedretti Gaming and Chicago Gaming Company. Specific titles and production timelines will be revealed later.

Key Claims

American Pinball has secured rights to produce remakes for seven different classic Bally and Williams pinball machines
high confidence · Official partnership announcement from American Pinball and Planetary Pinball Supply
Bryan Vincent is the owner of American Pinball
high confidence · Quote from Ron Lindeman, President of American Pinball: 'Our owner, Bryan Vincent, is a huge Williams® and Bally® fan'
Chicago Gaming Company's remake efforts are 'completely dead' beyond already-released machines like Medieval Madness
low confidence · Speculation from Knapp Arcade author ('IMHO'), not verified by official sources
Chicago Gaming Company has a Twilight Zone remake that has been ready but uncommitted to production
low confidence · Hearsay: 'I've heard that the Twilight Zone remake there has been ready to go for a long time now'
Pedretti Gaming has Tales of the Arabian Nights and Theatre of Magic remakes in development
low confidence · Unverified claim: 'Pedretti on the other hand supposedly has both Tales of the Arabian Nights and Theatre of Magic in the works'

Notable Quotes

“Our owner, Bryan Vincent, is a huge Williams® and Bally® fan, and we wanted to bring some great games back to the community and to operators”
Ron Lindeman, President, American Pinball @ announcement — Establishes new ownership motivation and strategic direction for American Pinball
“AP has a reputation for delivering quality games, and PPS is thrilled to be working together to deliver timeless classics to today's players”
Rick Bartlett, President & CEO of Planetary Pinball Supply @ announcement — Validates American Pinball's reputation as manufacturing partner for premium remakes
“I wonder if this new deal with American Pinball fills the void that Haggis Pinball left when it went bankrupt while attempting to build remakes like Fathom and Centaur?”
Knapp Arcade author @ article — Contextualizes AP's entry into remake market as potential replacement for failed Haggis Pinball efforts

Entities

American PinballcompanyPlanetary Pinball SupplycompanyBryan VincentpersonRon LindemanpersonRick BartlettpersonChicago Gaming Companycompany Pedretti Gamingcompany Haggis Pinballcompany

Signals

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business_signal: American Pinball announces major licensing partnership with Planetary Pinball Supply to produce classic Williams/Bally remakes, signaling strategic pivot under new ownership
high · Official partnership announcement with specific details about seven-title licensing deal and both companies' public statements
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competitive_signal: American Pinball's remake entry potentially threatens existing remake manufacturers (Chicago Gaming Company, Pedretti Gaming) and may fill market void left by Haggis Pinball bankruptcy
medium · Author speculation about competitive implications: 'I wonder if this new deal with American Pinball fills the void that Haggis Pinball left' and commentary on CGC's apparent stalled remake efforts
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market_signal: Consolidation trend in pinball remake market with Planetary Pinball Supply expanding remake licensing strategy beyond internal production
high · Long-term strategic partnership announcement showing PPS licensing IP to third-party manufacturers rather than controlling all production directly
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personnel_signal: Bryan Vincent confirmed as new owner of American Pinball, positioning company for classic game remake market entry
high · Ron Lindeman quote: 'Our owner, Bryan Vincent, is a huge Williams® and Bally® fan'
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rumor_hype: Unconfirmed reports of active remake projects at Pedretti Gaming (Tales of the Arabian Nights, Theatre of Magic) and Chicago Gaming Company (Twilight Zone)
low · Author states 'supposedly' and 'I've heard' regarding competitor remake pipelines; no verification from sources

Topics

Classic game remakes and licensingprimaryAmerican Pinball business strategy and new ownershipprimaryCompetitive landscape among remake manufacturersprimaryWilliams and Bally intellectual property licensingprimaryMarket consolidation and manufacturer viabilitysecondary

Sentiment

positive(0.78)— Official announcement is professional and collaborative; Knapp Arcade author expresses enthusiasm ('Wow, very cool!') but raises some skeptical speculation about competitor viability. Overall tone is optimistic about AP's market entry and remakes returning to the community.

Transcript

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News American Pinball and Planetary Pinball Supply Announce Long-Term Partnership to Produce Classic Williams® and Bally® Pinball Games k knapparcade January 26, 2026 BREAKING NEWS! Well, that was fast. American Pinball just just made its first major announcement under the Company's new ownership. AP now has the rights to produce remakes for seven different classic Bally and Williams pinball machines. Wow, very cool! Any guesses as to what games are coming? I wonder what this means for future remakes from Pedretti Gaming and Chicago Gaming Company? IMHO, remakes from CGC are completely dead at this point - other than machines that they have already made, such as Medieval Madness. I've heard that the Twilight Zone remake there has been ready to go for a long time now, but they won't commit to building it for some reason. Pedretti on the other hand supposedly has both Tales of the Arabian Nights and Theatre of Magic in the works. I wonder if this new deal with American Pinball fills the void that Haggis Pinball left when it went bankrupt while attempting to build remakes like Fathom and Centaur? " American Pinball and Planetary Pinball Supply Announce Long-Term Partnership to Produce Classic Williams® and Bally® Pinball Games Chicago, IL — \[January 26th, 2026\] — American Pinball (AP) and Planetary Pinball Supply, Inc. (PPS) today announced a long-term strategic partnership under which American Pinball will manufacture, sell, and distribute reimagined classic Williams® and Bally® pinball machines under license. This partnership represents a significant commitment from both companies to preserve and expand access to some of the most iconic games ever produced. “Our owner, Bryan Vincent, is a huge Williams® and Bally® fan, and we wanted to bring some great games back to the community and to operators,” said Ron Lindeman, President, American Pinball. The agreement licenses seven premier titles, selected to represent the best of classic Williams® and Bally® pinball. Specific titles and production timelines will be announced at a later date. For American Pinball, the partnership aligns with a broader strategy of producing classic, licensed games alongside the company’s original intellectual property and new licensed titles. This approach allows AP to celebrate pinball’s history while continuing to innovate with new themes and designs. “AP has a reputation for delivering quality games, and PPS is thrilled to be working together to deliver timeless classics to today’s players,” said Rick Chris Bartlett, President & CEO of Planetary Pinball Supply. “We’re excited by what we’ve seen so far from this collaboration, and we look forward to helping make more pinball available to everyone.” Both companies emphasized that the goal of the partnership is to serve the pinball community— collectors, operators, and home players alike—by reimagining classic games with modern technology enhancements and exploring ways to improve gameplay while respecting the original game design and intent. Further announcements regarding titles, features, and availability will be made in the coming months. About American Pinball American Pinball is a Chicago-based pinball manufacturer focused on providing customers with the best titles and highest quality pinball machines on the market. About Planetary Pinball Supply, Inc. Planetary Pinball Supply is the exclusive licensee of Williams® and Bally® pinball intellectual property and is dedicated to preserving and supporting the legacy of classic pinball."