I wonder if the software is by Farsight Studio. They showed off some stuff trying to get in the VP industry a few years ago, as far as I know they still hold the Gottlieb rights, and I didn't see anything that wasn't already out for Pinball Arcade. I imagine it has one of the $100 Intel mini computers or similar in it.

More shitty garbage destined for landfill in 6 months.

Humanity is destroying itself with this stuff!

This is DR new pin! RAZA was a decoy!

$400. I’m for anything that makes pinball seem less valuable.

It s pretty easy to tell if you like it. Buy it, take it home, play it, if you dont like it take it back.

Sidebar: What the heck kind of crazy tick marks did you use in it's and don't that the font got all different between them?

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There seems to be a "code" block in there for some reason.

Apparently simply a backtick does it. On this android tablet it's on the n key.
` <---That one. (Guess it takes two on a line to work.)

See? Like this.
Pretty slick way to stand out from the crowd.

As for the 12-in-1, four hundo is chicken feed, pretty cool toy. Hope they made it playable. If nothing else it's a milestone, imagine what might be available in ten years!

If I buy this, I get my Centigrade 37 and El Dorado fix? Awesome!

Okay....
So I actually pre-ordered this. Here's my thoughts... I really, really do enjoy playing vpin games. Whether its on a virtual pinball cab(never played on a real one yet), or on a computer/laptop, or on my ps4. I have lots of games on my ps4, like I think about 50 tables from the pinball arcade. Its a great way to learn the rules and also a great way to practice video modes.

In fact. I wowed my father when we played a T2 at the Wheeling Expo. I got the video mode and I completed it. He was like that was amazing. And I told him... Its because I got a lot of practice to be able to do it that well(and I do mean a lot). So, I like VPINS....

Now, they're not real pins, and not as cool. But, real pins are heavy, they take up a lot of space and you're limited to how much you can have. SO I really do want one nice vpin in my collection.
This pin won't be that nice VPIN in my collection. But, i think it will be a nice start. And I hope to support this. And I do think if there is a 2nd wave that is nicer... I could always gift this to my father, and he would enjoy one of these...

So it stinks that the playfield is a bit small. I hope someone will mod a real bigger screen. Because, to me that is my biggest disappointment with this cab.

I don't mind it having tilt buttons. That is fine, because this is a video game anyway.

The 2nd biggest thing I hate... It has a translite or backbox and not another lcd display. So that is a bit disappointing to me. Because, when you play the other games, you won't get the cool backbox art. Or the swirling black hole effect.
There is a minor silver lining... When turned off, you will still get to see the really cool haunted house display. But, I really rather you get the display change for all the games.

So one of hte games is Centigrade and that has some meter that rises during the gameplay. So, they can't do that effect. And to me that is a big, big bummer. Don't know if its a game breaking issue. As I don't think I ever played one virtually or in person.

One last round of thoughts... I think this could be the company that does Pinball arcade working with the toy company. I think they have the gottlieb rights and they also of course had all the 3d models of the tables. So it could be their software and they could be pairing up with a company...
I think that is great news for the future. As I said I really want a nice vpin one day.
And I have started to make my own and invested about 3-4k worth into one... And I don't like it... I don't like Visual pinball. I think its flaky and not worth the hassle. I also hate building stuff. And I also don't like the fact that I build a computer... and yet even if I get things to pop up via a pinball x or other interface... Windows is still running. I rather a real dedicated system to run it. Just my preference.

So I think this is a step in the right direction...
Lets hope it doesn't have any flipper lag, or screen lag and that it emulates the tables well.If it does. It could be a great party machine. To bring to a friends house or family function. I think I'll bring it to my christmas parties. Can't really bring a full sized pinball...

Sorry about the novel... But, this thing has me a bit excited. Not just for this unit, but for the stuff to come in the future.
And yeah.. the 12 games are a bit blah... Some good ones... Some not so good. Still... I know I'd never want to own a black hole or haunted house ever... So this is a bit cool. Get the look of the haunted house and can learn all the rules(not much I know, but they're there).

Yeah kids Enjoying reading, math, science, shapes, colors, and computers early is sooo sad. I better get him back to stacking blocks so he can advance his education in a more advanced curriculum! umph.

Well, in all fairness, it is missing a digit in the price tag (normally...what....$7000+?) and comes with a limited # of games, so for $400, it's not THAT hard to believe.

Full-scale pinball machine topper or this.....for LESS money than a topper.

"You know me guys, I luv pinball Gotlube ? How you say it?"

So how do you REALLY feel?
Hey, when are you having your Stars tournament again?

I think I know the youtube video you are referring to. And I wouldn't doubt that most of his pinball experience is from virtual games, and even then not that much... But, hey... Do what makes you happy.

But, yeah... He didn't really know the choices or even get why dmd games are not there.
It would take a better gpu and processor than these games are going to have.

But, really the game selection isn't that bad... Some of the sound effects might get on your nerves though. But, Haunted House and Black Hole are classics.
TX sector is decent game. And I never played big shot in person, but I enjoyed it on pinball arcade. Same with El dorado. Nice shooter pins. Horrible sounds for el dorado. Those get old fast. So while none of the games really on the list are fast paced flashy pinball games. They are a nice mix of playfield designs and for the most part solid shooting games. Not a lot of games I'd like to play for hours on end.
But, I also think these were chosen because, they wouldn't have to animate anything crazy or even lots of different light flashes.

Sorry for the double post. But, this is the kind of cool stupid toy that really does excite me a lot. As I'd be willing to pay 4-5k for a really nice slick looking vpin one day with like 100-200 tables on it. All officially licensed. And I think this could be that step in the direction... With that being said. Of course vpins are less than a real pin. But, I am not rich and live in a small house. So I think this will look nice in one of my game rooms(I'm a bachelor so I have more than 1 game room... hell my friends say my whole house is a game room or arcade).

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Whatever, some parents allowable screen time for kids is ridiculous. There are much better ways to teach reading, math, science, shapes, and colors early. Screens are NOT the answer for advancing young brains, in fact brain scans showed that kids with lots of screen time had a premature thinning of the cortex. Take it to PM if you’d like.

Okay, but the real question is how long before we NES/SNES Classic the hell out of this thing and load other games onto it?

Is this about the guy who makes those hilarious pinball reviews on YouTube? “I’ve played this game twice and it makes no sense I didn’t bother with the rules because they’re stupid so I think this game sucks it’s terrible anyway I’m gonna review it again next week thanks bye”

I'm about as purist a pinball guy as you can get, but I will check this out, there are a few titles on there that are intriguing, and god knows it's the only way any of us will ever have access to a game like Goin Nuts!! (Unless of course you have $44,000 lying around you don't need )

Unfortunately it doesn't look like they are going to stock these at their stores, no store pickup available, would certainly prefer to actually see one in action before committing, but I guess you can always return it, a little more complicated for us north of the border

I’m very interested in this. Yeah it’s not a real pin or targeted to the mainstream pinball collectors.
But for the price I’ll probably give it a try. I’ve owned Haunted House and Black Hole in the past. Enjoy playing them but would never buy another one. Think this could be pretty fun to toy around with.
Also think this could open up the door for many young kids to play and just maybe other companies producing different games. Would love to see something like this with all the classic Stern games on it.
As others have mentioned would love to see this with a bigger screen for the playfield though.

As mentioned above, all of these are available to play on Pinball Arcade for the PC/PS/XBOX/iOS, etc. and have been available for years. This is likely a ported version of that.

Kids can play free demo versions of TPA and FX3, but they prefer Minecraft and such, so I doubt this will change anything.

I think this is pretty cool. If I had kids I'd get it. Don't know why folks would complain about price. 12 good games for the cost of a color dmd...

I've never liked computer pinball of any type, but maybe being in a pinball-ish cabinet will make it more palatable, but I get what you are saying.

Very misleading thread title. They may be 3/4 size, but these are not pinball machines.

Recommend moving to video game or hobbies without flippers sub-forum .

Honestly the som and dev boards usually come with android. I wonder if this actually is an android based board that auto boots to the app and uses a usb controller to adapt buttons to the phone. Wouldn’t be a bad idea, Zaccaria could jump on the bandwagon too

Funny thing is, This will probably out sell any real pinball machine made since year 2000.

Sure, you say that now, but just wait until they launch the Supreme edition ...

Sadly I’m starsless currently.

If only they come out with a $300 half size “virtual” version I can buy a dozen and have the worst tournament ever.

Do people get offended when we call their fake facsimile of a pinball machine fake?

This is my favourite mini pinball:

That’s a no for me Bob.

I hope they're released in Australia, otherwise I'll keep an eye on the after Christmas sales and use a freight forwarder.

I joked with my boss that I'd get a full sized pinball machine for my office if I ever won the lottery. "Wow, you're easily pleased."

I love the price and size of this. I could have a game of Haunted House or another simple pinball game while stretching my legs in the afternoons and the whole building won't hear it. Also love that they chose the Haunted House exterior.

JUST THINK OF THE KIDS!

I just found six more realistic pinball games in one. With actual balls.
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I might pick one of these up just to see what's inside.

I've got one for sale if you are interested. $1,400.

That's Paplinko not Pinball.
-Mike

You lost me at “okay”.

My first thought exactly.

Probebly a great first step into this great. Theese kids will come back playing real pinball in ten years and start buying their own in 25 yrs.

Yeah... I'm also as chatty in person. My best friend jokes with me and says that in a 30 minute conversion people get to say hi and bye to me and then its all me talking...

Price point is good.

More likely to not break than a zizzle. No moving parts.

Interested in seeing what they have running inside. I guess it doesn’t take much. The Wii ran pinball ok

I just wish the thing looked a bit nicer. The huge bezel around the monitor is not pretty. And the legs look strange as they bow out.

I think they could have ditched the digital displays and just showed on the monitor at this price point. Put that money into something else.

Haunted house is artwork is cool.

Go 1/2 size or even table top....make the cabinet more polished... and I’m in. And eventually hacking it when you eventually get bored.

The one thing I wish all these retro manufacturers would do is make the cabinets like the originals.... I would much rather have smaller or even a bit pricier just to have the authentic look. That goes for you arcade 1up! If the Galaga arcade1up had the same cabinet design it would be in my house. Along with all the other ones.

Anyhow, looks cool.

I wouldnt but the price for one has been on the rise with the average price of over $2,500

I can't actually find this machine for sale on the site, or even on the internet. But holy crap walmart, what happened to "low prices"?

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https://www.walmart.com/ip/Haunted-House-Black-Hole-3D-Digital-Pinball-Machine-12-in-1-Gottlieb-Titles-ToyShock-77000/211973564

If you watch the teaser video it’s so nice to see the grandparents enjoying quality time with the grandkids, finally found a way to get them to stop staring at their screens... oh.

Anyway, I tend to agree with the “coming soon to a landfill near you” sentiment but I said the same thing about the Arcade1UP cabinets and, well, I guess the jury’s still out on that one.

If vid1900 was still alive he’d be talking about how this isn’t for me, it’s for the single mom’s and shit. Man, I really miss that guy.

Anyway, #NotInMyGameroom

Yeah, and if they made it the way this dumbnut wants it, if would be $4000, not $400. It looks pretty cool for the money, and if it turns kids on to the older games, that's awesome.