Haggis Pinball Reiterates Fathom Production Will Be Complete By Year-End; Centaur to Ship in Jan

Knapp Arcade·article·analyzed·Jul 10, 2023

Analysis

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TL;DR

Haggis Pinball commits to completing Fathom by year-end and shipping Centaur in Jan 2024.

Summary

Haggis Pinball published a FAQ reiterating it will complete Fathom Revisited production by year-end 2023 and begin shipping Centaur Revisited in January 2024, with a specific shipping order (Series Ticket, Oblivion Edition, distributors, Beast Edition). The article author acknowledges past production delays but notes that U.S. distributor Flip N Out offers deposit refunds if Haggis fails to deliver, framing direct distributor purchases as low-risk.

Key Claims

Haggis Pinball stated: 'We are now in a much better position to deliver on our schedule for the remaining Fathom Revisited games by the end of the year and that pace will continue into the production of Centaur Revisited'
high confidence · Direct quote from Haggis Pinball FAQ slides released this weekend; official company statement
Haggis will start shipping games in January 2024 in order: Series Ticket customers, Oblivion Edition, distributor games, Beast Edition (by deposit placement order)
high confidence · Direct quote from Haggis Pinball FAQ; official shipping sequence announced
Centaur Revisited goes on sale July 11th at 9:00 PM Eastern via Haggis web store; distributors already taking orders
high confidence · Official announcement from Haggis; distributor pre-orders are live
Flip N Out (U.S. exclusive distributor) has committed to refunding deposits if Haggis fails to fulfill orders
high confidence · Author states this as a distributor commitment; provides consumer protection detail
Haggis production has been 'way slower than it should be'
medium confidence · Author's own assessment based on publicly known delays; acknowledges community frustration

Notable Quotes

“We are now in a much better position to deliver on our schedule for the remaining Fathom Revisited games by the end of the year and that pace will continue into the production of Centaur Revisited”
Haggis Pinball (FAQ statement) @ This weekend (prior to article publication) — Official commitment to production timeline; crucial accountability marker given past delays
“We will start shipping games in January 2024 commencing with Series Ticket customers, followed by Oblivion Edition, distributor games then Beast Edition games in order of when initial deposit was placed”
Haggis Pinball (FAQ statement) @ This weekend — Specific shipping order and timeline; establishes clear delivery sequence and accountability window
“Has Haggis production been way slower than it should be? Absolutely, if they miss these new clearly stated delivery dates they deserves tremendous criticism.”
Knapp Arcade (author) @ Article publication — Author acknowledges past failures and signals willingness to hold company accountable; frames stakes clearly
“The proverbial 'shouting fire in a crowded theater' seems like a good way to create a self-fulfilling prophecy of doom for a pinball company.”
Knapp Arcade (author) @ Article publication — Author advocates measured response to Haggis delays; argues community vitriol could worsen situation
“I ordered a Stern Deadpool that I had to wait over a year-and-a-half for and that was from the largest pinball company in the world by a HUGE margin. Delays happen in pinball.”
Knapp Arcade (author) @ Article publication — Contextualizes Haggis delays against industry-wide production issues; normalizes extended wait times

Entities

Haggis PinballcompanyFathom RevisitedgameCentaur RevisitedgameFlip N OutcompanyKnapp ArcadeorganizationStern Pinballcompany

Signals

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business_signal: Haggis Pinball faces reputation risk from sustained production delays; community frustration about unfulfilled orders on Fathom Revisited
high · Author states 'A lot of people have spoken publicly and have reached out to me privately about their concerns about Haggis getting games out' and acknowledges 'consumers with yet to be fulfilled Fathom orders are frustrated'
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sentiment_shift: Author detects polarization: 'vitriol aimed at Haggis' vs. practical low-risk purchase path; frames aggressive community criticism as potentially self-defeating
medium · 'I don't personally understand the vitriol aimed at Haggis regarding Centaur. The proverbial shouting fire in a crowded theater seems like a good way to create a self-fulfilling prophecy'
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event_signal: Haggis Pinball released product information slides and FAQ this weekend; Centaur Revisited official sale date July 11, 9 PM ET
high · Article references 'This weekend, Haggis Pinball released a number of different slides' and 'Centaur goes on sale July 11th at 9:00 PM Eastern'
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market_signal: Distributor (Flip N Out) deposit refund guarantee indicates risk-hedging mechanism for consumer protection against manufacturer non-fulfillment
high · 'Flip N Out has committed to refunding deposits to its consumers if for some reason Haggis does not fulfil its end of the bargain'
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market_signal: Centaur Revisited positioned as five-figure premium remake; author questions value proposition but acknowledges niche appeal for collectors

Topics

Production delays and timeline accountabilityprimaryHaggis Pinball game releases and shipping scheduleprimaryConsumer risk mitigation through distributor purchasesprimaryCommunity sentiment and trust in boutique manufacturerssecondaryIndustry-wide pinball production and delivery challengessecondary

Sentiment

mixed(0.45)— Author acknowledges legitimate past failures (slow production, missed deadlines) but advocates for measured optimism given new distributor protections and explicit timeline commitments. Balances consumer frustration with industry context and practical risk-mitigation options.

Transcript

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This weekend, Haggis Pinball released a number of different slides with additional information on its upcoming third pinball machine, Centaur Revisited. A lot of people have spoken publicly and have reached out to me privately about their concerns about Haggis getting games out. Here's my brief thoughts on the subject. One of the slides was a FAQ about the upcoming game that included a definitive statement about Haggis' production schedule. In it, the Company clearly stated: "...We are now in a much better position to deliver on our schedule for the remaining Fathom Revisited games by the end of the year and that pace will continue into the production of Centaur Revisited... We will start shipping games in January 2024 commencing with Series Ticket customers, followed by Oblivion Edition, distributor games then Beast Edition games in order of when initial deposit was placed." The above is a clearly worded timeline that extends only a couple of months into the future, so missing these target dates would be a very bad optic for Haggis. Has Haggis production been way slower than it should be? Absolutely, if they miss these new clearly stated delivery dates they deserves tremendous criticism. I'll check back with the company and hold them accountable here if they miss a deadline again. Whether or not one wants to spend five figures on a remake of a classic game is a matter of personal opinion, I personally would not unless I had absolutely unlimited funds. Having said that, If I wanted a Centaur Revisited I personally would have absolutely no problem with putting down a deposit with Haggis' exclusive U.S. distributor Flip N Out pinball or an official distributor in another country. Flip N Out has committed to refunding deposits to its consumers if for some reason Haggis does not fulfil its end of the bargain. Other than time, what does one have to lose by buying through a distributor if they want the game? It seems like a pretty low-risk way for a person to get a game that that want to me. Some of the other slides that were released by Haggis include a look at the rules structure for the 2.0 Code of Centaur Revisited and a table that shows what time the game officially goes on sale, which is July 11th at 9:00 PM Eastern. Even though the Haggis web store doesn't open until the 11th, distributors are able to take orders for the new game now. I get that consumers with yet to be fulfilled Fathom orders are frustrated by the game's delays and missed deadlines, I would be too. I ordered a Stern Deadpool that I had to wait over a year-and-a-half for and that was from the largest pinball company in the world by a HUGE margin. Delays happen in pinball. With the option to order a game through a distributor available, I don't personally understand the vitriol aimed at Haggis regarding Centaur. The proverbial "shouting fire in a crowded theater" seems like a good way to create a self-fulfilling prophecy of doom for a pinball company. Hopefully, the new low-risk purchase option that is available to U.S. customers will prevent that. https://haggispinball.com/product-category/pinball-machines/