BDYETP 66: The Business of Pinball w/Zach Meny and Ryan Wanger
Bro, do you even talk pinball?
2 hr 3 min
Summary
Operators and distributor discuss profitability, themes, and community engagement in pinball route business.
Nick Lane and Kevin Manning of Buffalo Pinball host a roundtable discussion on pinball business operations and distribution with Ryan Wanger (Comet Pinball operator) and Zach Meny (Flip N Out Pinball distributor). The conversation covers operating challenges, financial realities, the critical importance of leagues/tournaments, machine placement strategy, theming as a revenue driver, and the tension between community passion and profitability in pinball route operations.
Special guests Zach Meny of Flip N Out Pinball and Ryan Wanger of Comet Pinball join us for deep-dive discussion on the business of pinball, including operating games on location, distributing machines, selling pinball LEDs and more.
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