Mark Seiden joins the Dirty Pool Podcast to talk about his journey from homebrew designer to working at Jersey Jack Pinball. We dive into his creative process, what it’s like designing Avatar, and how collaboration shapes modern pinball design. From early influences to the nuts and bolts of game rules, this episode explores how Seiden’s unique vision fits into the pinball landscape today.

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00:00:00 - Intro and Rainbow Lights Flashing

00:01:00 - Meeting Mark Seiden at Jersey Jack Pinball

00:03:00 - Early Pinball Memories and First Games

00:06:00 - From Homebrew Roots to JJP

00:09:00 - Building Games Before Going Public

00:12:00 - Making the Leap to Professional Design

00:15:00 - Design Philosophy and Inspirations

00:18:00 - Avatar Pinball - Translating the Movie

00:21:00 - Challenges Bringing Avatar to Life

00:24:00 - Layout, Shots, and Player Flow

00:27:00 - Balancing Rules with Theme Integration

00:30:00 - Teamwork and Collaboration at JJP

00:33:00 - Rainbow Lighting and Immersive Design

00:36:00 - Work on Elton John Pinball

00:39:00 - Spectacle Versus Gameplay Flow

00:42:00 - Lessons Learned and Future Projects

00:45:00 - Reflections on Pinball Design

00:48:00 - Community Questions and Interaction

01:00:40 - The Raven Question - Where Do You Draw the Line?

01:04:00 - Final Thoughts and Closing

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