Episode 320: Legends of Valhalla by American Pinball
Pinball Profile
57 min
Summary
Scott Gullicks & Frank Gilotti discuss Legends of Valhalla's evolution from homebrew to American Pinball production.
Pinball Profile interviews Scott Gullicks (designer) and Frank Gilotti (programmer) about Legends of Valhalla's journey from virtual pinball homebrew through failed mass-production attempt with Wrath of Olympus to successful commercial release via American Pinball. The episode traces their collaboration starting from forum discovery, covers the 2013 prototype build with tight August-October timeline, failed 2014 crowdfunding (70 of 100 backers, full refunds issued), and eventual partnership with American Pinball in late 2020 after the game was showcased at Pinball Garage in Hamilton, Ohio.
This onetime homebrew machine is now in mass production at American Pinball. Designer Scott Gullicks and programmer Frank Gigliotti share their exciting journey from their early days to now seeing this dream come true. And you can play Legends of Valhalla now on location and at Pinball Expo!
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