Pinball Minority Report

Erika and Manu are back with pinball news, stories, and a recap of the Rocky Mountain Pinball Showdown in Denver! This week: Stern's new Fallout pinball (Pro & Premium hands-on impressions), a Pokémon code update, Zen Pinball FX, Jason Zahler's historic three-peat as IFPA World Champion, and Erika's on-the-ground report from Denver.🔗 Links mentioned:Pinballdex (by Nick Multiball)PAX WestSubstack NudgeSubstack Mayor of PinballZen Studios NewsMultimorphic 3rd Party SoftwareZahler 3rd WinZahler PinballAbe FlipsRocky Mountain Pinball ShowdownErika's Rocky Mountain Pinball Showdown 360° walkthroughFast PinballMarco PinballPinforgeJohn Hancock YoutuberDon't Panic Flip👀 Follow along:Erika's Pinball JourneyMystery Pinball Theatre 3000🎁 Erika's closing in on 2,000 YouTube subs — giveaway coming soon (shoutout to 4evertheflip for the swag)!#Pinball #PinballMachine #Fallout #Stern #IFPA #RockyMountainPinballShowdownChapters00:00 Introduction to the episode and pinball scene01:00 Latest pinball news and game releases03:56 First impressions of Fallout pinball machine07:12 Pinball in different markets and demographics10:17 The relationship between Stern and Bethesda12:21 Upcoming pinball events and shows in Denver18:01 Digital pinball updates from Zen Pinball22:10 Pinball community and tournament highlights26:39 Recap of the Rocky Mountain Pinball Showdown35:51 Reflections on the show and community involvement39:54 Upcoming projects and giveaways in the pinball community

This week on Pinball Minority Report, Manu and Erika are joined by rules designer and industry veteran Steven Bowden (FunWithBonus) for a deep dive into CNC Dan's real-life Space Cadet Pinball build and whether the classic Windows game can actually be translated into a physical machine.Steven talks about Deeproot Pinball's unreleased Space Cadet-inspired project designed by Barry Oursler, shares the story behind designing Barry O's Barbecue Challenge as a tribute to the late Barry Oursler, and breaks down his math-brained, come-from-behind win on Twilight Zone at District 82. We also get into diversity in competitive pinball, women in the scene with Bells and Chimes, and the story behind Steven's t-shirt.Chapters:00:00 Cold Open & Show Intro00:37 Welcome to Pinball Minority Report01:42 Introducing guest Steve Bowden (Fun with Bonus)02:56 What is Space Cadet Pinball?05:50 Can CNC Dan's Physical Build Actually work?09:23 Steve's History with the Unreleased Space Cadet-inspired Machine11:34 Pinball Worlds Colliding in the Comments14:30 Time Shock Pinball15:44 Shoutout to Indie Gamer Chick17:00 Marketing Story Behind Space Cadet on Windows19:34 Steve Bowden Pinball History22:15 Who is Barry Oursler?22:39 Barry O's Barbecue Challenge Pinball Machine23:50 Barry O's Deep Dive34:05 Diversity in Pinball: Steven's Experience40:12 Women in Pinball & the Belles & Chimes League43:44 "We Don't Get Your Kind Around Here" T-Shirt Story49:44 What is District 82? IFPA Ratings Explained54:56 Steven's Insane Mathematical Comeback Win on Twilight Zone01:01:22 Lord of the Rings Rules Secret You Didn't Know01:03:22 Wrap-up & Where to Find StevenLinks:CNC Dan: https://youtu.be/BU_02HABZ4s?si=BlIbwTbtITWFmHNQIndie Gamer Chick: https://indiegamerchick.com/Space Cadet Instagram video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C92qettIJwQ/?igsi=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==Belles & Chimes: https://bellesandchimespinball.com/Foxcities: https://www.twitch.tv/foxcitiespinball👤 Guest: Steven Bowden (FunWithBonus)🔗 funwithbonus.com | @funwithbonus on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok & Twitch🎙️ Hosts:Manu — Mystery Pinball Theater 3000 (Twitch/YouTube/Facebook/Instagram)Erika — Erika's Pinball Journey (Instagram/Facebook/YouTube)#pinball #spacecadetpinball #pinballpodcast #arcade

Manu and Erika dig into the economics of the pinball hobby: what it actually costs to keep up with new releases, why the market has shifted from arcades to home collectors, and whether pinball would even survive without licensed IPs like Godzilla, Harry Potter, and Jaws (spoiler: 78 of the current Pinside Top 100 are licensed).Then, an honest look at Wonderland Amusements' budget home machine, Alice Goes to Wonderland - what it gets right, who it's actually for, and why comparing it to a $10k Stern misses the point entirely.CHAPTERS:00:00 Pinball Minority Report Intro01:19 Ai in Pinball and Erika's Extra Fingers04:14 Pinball in Vegas05:26 The Current State of the Pinball Market18:20 The Role of Licenses in Pinball's Survival28:37 Freelancing and Film Work33:44 Wonderland Amusement an Honest Review46:09 Affordable Pinball Machines53:09 Upcoming Guests and Future TopicsLINKS:Loserkid Pinball Market Videos: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLr24Oi9HCMkzjEnHPR1mN5Pgy-hNHLv_c&si=9DHMCDZ7Tq_78oBlPinball Ranker: https://pinballranker.com/Detroit Love's Alice Goes to Wonderland review: https://youtu.be/tcACdBx-unk?is=MsKYYGorQSvdS7hZPawlowski Pinball: https://www.youtube.com/@pawlowskipinballWonderland Amusements: https://wonderlandamusements.com/Austin Pinball Collective: https://austinpinballcollective.org/Cayflip: https://www.twitch.tv/cayflipFOLLOW US:Erika's Pinball Journey: YouTube / Instagram / FacebookMPT3K (Manu): YouTube / Twitch / InstagramManu's Patreon: patreon.com/MPT3kPodcast links: https://beacons.ai/erikaspinballjourney/podcastShoutout to Rewind Arcade, Rewind Pinball, and Free Gold Watch in San Francisco.#Pinball #PinballMachine #Wonderland Amusements #PinballCommunity

The conversation covers various aspects of the pinball industry, including pinball news, community engagement, and the impact of pinball shows on game launches. It delves into the excitement and anticipation surrounding new pinball releases and the influence of community events on the industry. It explores the emotional connection to music pins and the impact of music on pinball gameplay. Additionally, it highlights the engaging and fun experiences Erika had at Comic-Con, including interactions with fellow pinball enthusiasts and the excitement of playing new pinball games.TakeawaysPinball NewsPinball CommunityPinball Shows Passion for Music PinsComic-Con ExperienceMentions Links:Manu's Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/mpt3kDirtypool Bon Jovi Video - https://youtu.be/W6YBzGMkR_I?si=C6KVT6nY4r_UuBJ6Kongs R Us - https://www.youtube.com/@KongsRUsErin Winick Anthony - https://www.youtube.com/@erinwinickanthonyCooltoy - https://youtu.be/pQLkd5DwpQg?si=WK0Y46vtb37-ws6fInsatiable Blonde - https://www.instagram.com/insatiableblonde/Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Episode and Main Topics00:43 Discussion of Recent Pinball Game Announcements02:19 Experience at Multimorphic and the Dungeon Crawler Carl Reveal05:29 Details on Ender's Game and Its Development08:22 Comparison of Dungeon Crawler Carl and Ender's Game Mechanics11:24 Industry Trends: Home vs. Arcade Pinball16:12 Community Reactions to New Pinball Titles21:12 Marketing Strategies and Industry Events like Gen Con and Southern Fried Gaming Expo27:10 Music Licensing and Thematic Choices in Pinball Machines39:13 Personal Experiences at San Diego Comic-Con and Community Engagement

The Pinball Minority Report podcast features a conversation with Imoto Arcade, co-owner of Captain Crazy's Paradise in Foley, Alabama, and the creator of the Imoto Pinball Challenge. The discussion covers Imoto's pinball origin story, her journey into the pinball industry, and the significance of pinball in her life. The conversation also delves into the challenges and excitement of pinball, as well as the importance of supporting local arcades and the pinball community. The conversation covers a range of topics including pinball machines, Oscar-nominated movies, pinball trivia, and the challenges of maintaining pinball machines. It also delves into the importance of inclusive spaces in pinball and the experiences of women in the pinball community. The conversation covers a wide range of topics related to pinball, including pinball games, the pinball community, pinball shows, and the homebrew pinball experience. Imoto shares insights on the pinball community and the process of creating and showcasing homebrew pinball games at pinball shows. The conversation also delves into the challenges and excitement of being part of the pinball community.TakeawaysPinball is a significant part of Imoto's life and has played a crucial role in her personal and professional journey.The conversation highlights the importance of supporting local arcades and the pinball community, as well as the challenges and excitement of being part of the pinball industry. Pinball enthusiasts are passionate about collecting and maintaining specific pinball machines and parts.Creating inclusive spaces in pinball is essential for welcoming diverse communities and ensuring a positive experience for all players.Homebrew pinball games are a significant part of the pinball community, and showcasing them at pinball shows provides valuable feedback and support for creators.The pinball community is a passionate and supportive group that values creativity, collaboration, and the sharing of experiences and knowledge.Imotos Arcade:https://captaincrazysparadise.com/https://www.marcospecialties.com/control/mainPinball Profile <3 Thank you Jeff!https://www.pinballprofile.com/Links to Homebrew mentionedhttps://beacons.ai/erikaspinballjourney/homebrewpinballMore about the Podcast:https://beacons.ai/erikaspinballjourney/podcastChapters00:00 Introduction to the episode and guest00:49 Guest introduction and episode overview02:59 Pinball catalog and parts support at Marco Pinball06:39 Guest's origin story and how they got into pinball11:32 When Manu met Imoto13:15 When Imoto got into pinball16:44 Manu and Imoto Origin Story19:56 When Imoto met Erika21:37 Meeting industry peers and community connections23:26 Pinball Movie Trivia28:40 What is Marco Pinball up to35:23 Making Pinball an Inclusive Space47:58 Pinball Confessions50:02 Imoto's quest for collecting all the 6803 Pinball Machines57:21 Pinball Confession Continued59:21 What's something about the pinball community you privately find exhausting?01:03:12 Shoutouts and closing thoughts01:09:09 Outro