London
So annoyed with myself that I didn't get to play this at expo. There was a bunch of people of it and I was like "oh I'll come back later" and then time got away from me. Now everyone's raving about it!
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San Francisco, CA
It's such a good game! I loved all the homebrew machines that I played, but this one really stood out for its level of polish. Your thoughtfulness and your patient iteration really have paid off here.
For the curious, here's what it looked like at Expo.
PXL_20231022_011723552 (resized).jpgPXL_20231022_011726138 (resized).jpgPXL_20231022_011728740 (resized).jpgGetting to play this game was one of my favorite highlights of Expo. Love how he took the best parts of the other Eight ball games and put his own spin on the game. The game feels and plays like a production game and is really fun to shoot. I love the feed to the upper flipper and how challenging the Eight ball shot is to make. I would love to see this game get the TNA treatment and get picked up by a manufacturer.
This is about as close as you can get to a production ready looking homebrew I think? Game is super solid and fun to play, art is amazing, concept is great, trick shots are fun, and the details like the que, rack and 8ball are perfect. I feel like someone at expo must have reached out or be considering it — to work on a run of production games. Fantastic work on this Sean!
Quoted from SLCpunk2113:Homebrew well received at expo and now all quiet from the maker. I’ve seen this before.
He had a long drive home and probably just recouping. However, all the right people took time to make sure they came in played it, so I wouldn't be surprised if someone has approached him. The theme and game would be a grand slam for a manufacture
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I was super happy with how crisp and clean the vinyl looked with the bare plywood. I think it could be a really neat effect if a one color playfield was made this way with proper artwork.
Next up - clearcoating!
Hello!
Not to bump an older part of the thread, but I have a retheme I'm working on and I was thinking of going this route for the playfield.
I have access to a Cricut machine, and was thinking I would cut vinyl graphics out, apply to the playfield, and then clearcoat. Did you have any issues with clearcoating over the vinyl, and if you don't mind me asking, what type of clear did you use?
Thanks!
Woolgoolga
Quoted from sixtyfourbits:Hello!
Not to bump an older part of the thread, but I have a retheme I'm working on and I was thinking of going this route for the playfield.
I have access to a Cricut machine, and was thinking I would cut vinyl graphics out, apply to the playfield, and then clearcoat. Did you have any issues with clearcoating over the vinyl, and if you don't mind me asking, what type of clear did you use?
Thanks!
For that particular playfield I used Diamond Finish Clear by KBS since it wasn't possible for me to set up a spray booth where I live. I did have issues but it was due to me not taking the time to sand in between coats to level out the clear since it followed the elevation of the vinyl graphics. I tried sanding it flat at the end but it was difficult to get a glossy effect since the height was so uneven everywhere due to all the individual decals. I ended up sanding the entire playfield very lightly at the end to get a matte effect that looked alright. I suppose if I were to do this again I would try and roll on a few layers of clear, sand, and repeat that process a few times.
Here are some good resources if you plan on going this route:
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/kbs-diamond-clearcoat#post-4282133
Quoted from STIrby:For that particular playfield I used Diamond Finish Clear by KBS since it wasn't possible for me to set up a spray booth where I live. I did have issues but it was due to me not taking the time to sand in between coats to level out the clear since it followed the elevation of the vinyl graphics. I tried sanding it flat at the end but it was difficult to get a glossy effect since the height was so uneven everywhere due to all the individual decals. I ended up sanding the entire playfield very lightly at the end to get a matte effect that looked alright. I suppose if I were to do this again I would try and roll on a few layers of clear, sand, and repeat that process a few times.
Here are some good resources if you plan on going this route:
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/kbs-diamond-clearcoat#post-4282133
Thanks for the info and quick response, I really appreciate both
2 months later
This was the hit of TPF for me, and I hadn't heard a thing about it going in. Great 80's vibe with the lighting, the rotating moon cue ball and all the other details. Will echo others that I would love to see this game go into production!
1 week later
Quoted from FlopTube:Heard Sean was picked up by JJP. Hope this is true!
I appreciate the enthusiasm but this is not true. I'm still here in the northwest and hard at work on another project. I hope to start a new thread with all the fun stuff I've been up to soon.
3 weeks later
Quoted from Jagrmaister:This getting made or what? My checkbook is ready.
I'll second that notion! This is the first homebrew I've wanted for my own collection since TNA was created (and eventually picked up by spooky)... I would *love* to see this game go into production as well! Could be my first NIB if it were to happen, but I'd have to make room somehow... 
Quoted from frunch:I'll second that notion! This is the first homebrew I've wanted for my own collection since TNA was created (and eventually picked up by spooky)... I would *love* to see this game go into production as well! Could be my first NIB if it were to happen, but I'd have to make room somehow...
I’d be in on one.
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