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Community member creates 3D-printed pop-up vampire mod for BSD pinball.
Williams released Bram Stoker's Dracula pinball in 1993
high confidence · Williams' 1993 pinball machine Bram Stoker's Dracula pinball machine
BSD features a Mist Multiball mode where a ball floats across the playfield and starts multiball when hit by another ball
high confidence · Mist Multiball mode, where the a pinball seemingly floats across the playfield, starting multiball when you hit it with another ball
A Pinside community member is developing a pop-up vampire mod that replaces the static coffin with an animated mechanism
high confidence · A Pinside member named 'November' is working on an elaborate new mod that replaces BSD's static coffin decoration. It pops open at certain points of the game and the actual bat creature from the movie pops out, flanked by realistic-looking burning torches.
The creator is considering producing additional units of the mod for sale once complete
high confidence · The creator stated that once it's done he will consider producing additional examples to sell to other Dracula owners.
“How cool is the game's Mist Multiball mode, where the a pinball seemingly floats across the playfield, starting multiball when you hit it with another ball.”
Knapp Arcade (article author) — Highlights a signature mechanical feature of BSD that contributes to its gameplay appeal
“3D printing has really ushered in an era where some really cool mods for pinball machines can be produced by members of the community.”
Knapp Arcade (article author) — Commentary on how 3D printing technology is democratizing pinball modification and enabling community creativity
community_signal: Pinside community members creating elaborate mechanical mods for classic pinball machines, with potential for small-batch production and sales
high · A Pinside member named 'November' is working on an elaborate new mod... The creator stated that once it's done he will consider producing additional examples to sell to other Dracula owners.
technology_signal: 3D printing enabling new categories of community-produced pinball mods and aftermarket enhancements
high · 3D printing has really ushered in an era where some really cool mods for pinball machines can be produced by members of the community
positive(0.85)— Article expresses enthusiasm for both the game mechanics and the community mod innovation. Author is impressed by the mod's quality and the creative possibilities enabled by 3D printing technology.
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