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EP 19 - Pinball Life Hacks and Pinball News Worth Mentioning
Flip N Out Pinball Podcast
58 min
Summary
American Pinball builds team; Spooky adds song to Beetlejuice; hosts discuss pinball life hacks.
Flip N Out Pinball Podcast Episode 19 covers American Pinball new hires (Rob Rath and Nick Netzel from Electric Playground), improvements in parts availability and customer service, Spooky Pinball addition of 'Jump in the Line' song to Beetlejuice via code update, and a community survey on pinball life hacks. Hosts Ken Cromwell and Greg Bone discuss manufacturing timelines, product announcements, and Stern designer Keith Elwin ability to elevate lesser-known themes.
Highlights
- American Pinball now has parts listed on their website and can fulfill replacement parts in 4 days
- American Pinball hired Rob Rath as product director and Nick Netzel as product designer, both formerly of Electric Playground
- Spooky Pinball secured licensing for 'Jump in the Line' song for Beetlejuice via a code update after all games were already sold
- Getting a game out in 8 months from development is extremely tight and challenging due to parts sourcing and manufacturing process setup
- Rick and Morty pinball had the highest single-day sales in Spooky history when it launched
- Left flipper + start button combination resets games without entering service menu
- Stern may strategically assign designer Keith Elwin to less commercially desirable themes because his design skill can elevate them
In Episode 19 of the Flip N Out Pinball Podcast, Ken Cromwell and Greg Bone dive into some of the best Pinball Life Hacks shared by the community. From moving machines to maintenance tips and little tricks that make the hobby easier and more enjoyable, we highlight some clever ideas from pinball players across the community. The guys also discuss Spooky Pinball's surprise announcement that happened live during the Flip N Out Pinball stream, along with what it might mean moving forward. Plus, American Pinball continues building out their team, and we talk about what that could signal for the future of the company and the hobby.
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