Agree, I thought that it was a great interview. Physical upgrades for an existing machine is a fantastic idea. Certainly would entice me to reconsider purchasing a game like Hot Wheels. It’s a fun game but needs just a bit more under the glass.

I’d be on board with DuckTales, but it must have some of the 8-bit tunes from the NES game contained within.

Cuphead video game is a masterpiece. The home brew pinball is spot-on, and in the hands of the right major manufacturer it could be next-level. Make the cabinet look like an old wedge head and direct-print artwork or stencil paint the logo onto the cabinet sides. Do a huge screen in the backbox like P3 or JJP, but then have a pull down roller shade with the logo and characters to serve as the backglass art when the game is off. Blend the old and the new, just like the video game.

We do like to barbecue here, no doubt. That being said, not once have I ever stood over my grill while waiting on my steaks to cook and thought to myself “Hey, you know what would make a great pinball theme?!?” Theme matters to me, but not as much as great gameplay with good music and callouts. I’m always willing to give a game a few plays, even if the theme is so-so. Barry O was a great designer, so I am hopeful that the game layout will be fun and interesting.