TWO COOL CUSTOM HOMEBREW PINBALL MACHINES ARE AT EXPO

Knapp Arcade·article·analyzed·Oct 28, 2021

Analysis

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TL;DR

Two standout homebrew games (Sonic, Metroid) featured at Chicago Pinball Expo; Mark Seiden hired by JJP.

Summary

Knapp Arcade reports from the Chicago Pinball Expo, highlighting two notable homebrew pinball machines on display: a Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball machine by Ryan McQuaid and a Metroid machine by Mark Seiden, who was just officially hired as a designer by Jersey Jack Pinball. The article also mentions Stern's factory tour and production inventory visible at the show.

Key Claims

Stern has lots of Godzillas and a few Star Wars and Jurassic Parks on the production line
medium confidence · Viewers reported production inventory visible during Stern's virtual factory tour at Expo
Mark Seiden was just officially hired as a designer by Jersey Jack Pinball
high confidence · Direct statement from Knapp Arcade reporting from Expo floor
A Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball homebrew machine by Ryan McQuaid is on display with a high score contest
high confidence · Author reporting from Expo floor with direct observation
A Metroid homebrew machine by Mark Seiden is on display at Expo
high confidence · Author reporting from Expo floor with comment on backglass quality

Notable Quotes

“If you're at Expo, you have to stop by and check this game out. There's even a high score contest running on it.”
Knapp Arcade — Recommendation for Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball homebrew, indicating notable quality/appeal
“Who oh by the way was just officially hired as a designer by Jersey Jack Pinball. Congrats Mark!”
Knapp Arcade — Personnel announcement: Mark Seiden joins Jersey Jack Pinball as designer
“Man that backglass is so cool!”
Knapp Arcade — Positive commentary on Metroid homebrew aesthetics

Entities

Chicago Pinball ExpoeventRyan McQuaidperson Mark Seidenperson Jersey Jack PinballcompanyStern PinballcompanySonic the Hedgehog SpinballgameMetroidgameGodzillagame

Signals

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event_signal: Chicago Pinball Expo showcasing notable homebrew machines (Sonic, Metroid) alongside manufacturer production line visibility
high · Knapp Arcade reporting from Expo floor with factory tour inventory observations and homebrew display coverage
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personnel_signal: Mark Seiden officially hired as designer by Jersey Jack Pinball
high · Direct report from Expo floor: 'Mark Seiden...was just officially hired as a designer by Jersey Jack Pinball'
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announcement: Stern Pinball production confirmed for Godzilla (quantity), Star Wars (few units), and Jurassic Park (few units)
medium · Viewer reports from factory tour: 'Stern has lots of Godzillas and a few Star Wars and Jurassic Parks on the line'

Topics

Homebrew pinball showcase at ExpoprimaryPersonnel moves in pinball industryprimaryStern Pinball production inventory and pipelinesecondaryJersey Jack Pinball hiring and team expansionprimaryPinball Expo as industry showcase eventsecondary

Sentiment

positive(0.85)— Enthusiastic coverage of homebrew machines and congratulatory tone toward Mark Seiden's JJP hiring; celebratory atmosphere around Expo attendee experience

Transcript

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Pinball Expo in Chicago is in full swing today. The Stern Pinball virtual factory tour was this morning. Viewers are reporting that Stern has lots of Godzillas and a few Star Wars and Jurassic Parks on the line. In seeing all of the pictures that everyone is sharing from the show, I wanted to highlight two super cool Homebrew pinball machines that are on the floor for attendees to play. First is the super cool Sonic The Hedgehog Spinball pinball machine made by Ryan Ryan McQuaid. If you're at Expo, you have to stop by and check this game out. There's even a high score contest running on it. The second amazing homebrew pin, Metroid, was brought to the show by Mark Mark Seiden. Who oh by the way was just officially hired as a designer by Jersey Jack Pinball. Congrats Mark! Man that backglass is so cool! Stay tuned for more news from Expo as I'm able to get it. Remember the third annual Fall Arcade Road Trip (TM) is scheduled to start in a matter of hours. Keep an eye out for lots of pictures and sneak peeks at fantastic arcades in Pittsburgh, PA over the next several days!