In regards to licensing, you also must take into account music licensing. ASCAP would definitely be involved and want a big slice of the pie.
If you wanted to use Stooge sound effects, you would have to license those too.

Actually, Columbia Pictures didn't want to pay royalties, so they picked songs for the Three Stooges films that were public domain. If using the same music the studio used (which is perfect), royalties would not be required for Three Stooges Pinball.

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Please ask the family members what they would think of having a Three Stooges pinball made.

The members of Shemp's family that will be at that event have no say whether or not a pinball machine is made. If asked though, I'm sure they will say yes, as long as Shemp is included in the pinball game.

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This game mentioned was made from a Dolly Parton game, and is far from what could be. May be good enough for someone's basement, certainly not worthy of a museum. Hopefully Jersey Jack will make one, so this "Dolly Stooges" can be very quickly replaced.

Even the boys would love a Three Stooges Pinball machine.

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It would of when first asked a few years ago, but not now. The licensing company understands and would love to see a Three Stooges Pinball machine.

Have you seen the pinball machine or the museum? The machine is homemade and unfortunately is looking a little rough, and doesn't fit in with the quality of the museum display's.
My point is that the museum would be better off with a professionally manufactured licensed pinball machine.
By the way, I do appreciate the hard work the original owner did to make the machine. Disclaimer: I'm friends with the owner of the museum. I am very familiar with the museum and the machine (I've even fixed it a few times)

You had me at "impasse." Thanks for noting that my observation is keen.
Hope I didn't hurt your feelings.

From a Seinfeld episode-

GINA: …Let me ask you. What will you do if Martine wakes up? Run away like a mouse?
JERRY: No, more like the Three Stooges at the end of every movie.
GINA: Who are these Stooges you speak of?
JERRY: They’re a comedy team.
GINA: Tell me about them. Everything.
JERRY: Well, they’re three kind of funny looking guys and they hit each other a lot.
GINA: You will show me The Stooges?
JERRY: I will show you The Stooges.
GINA: When?
JERRY: Well, I don’t really know where The Stooges are right now but if I locate them you will be the first to know.

Actually, the Three Stooges are mentioned in some form of media each and every day. Sony Studios who owns Columbia Pictures recently restored picture and sound of all the short films, making them available in a DVD set. It's only a matter of time when they are released on Blu-Ray.

Three Stooges comedy is timeless and brings a lot of laughter to many of all ages. Attend any Stooges Film Festival and the proof is there.