In numerous interviews over the past several months, American Pinball's David Fix has stated that the Company's next game is based on a design by the late, great pinball designer Barry Oursler. For those of you who aren't familiar with Barry, check out this pinball resume at the end of this article. He designed or had a hand in designing dozens of the most famous pins ever made. If you're into pinball, there's almost no chance that you haven't played a Barry Oursler game.
Beyond the fact that Oursler designed American Pinball's next game, Fix has mentioned in interviews that it also contains live action video like the Conpany's recent game Galactic Tank Force. It has been rumored that the game is single level and may have some sort of food theme, such as a BBQ or less likely Food Truck.
We know quite a bit about AP's next game already, but the question remains when will we get to see it? Fix has been noncommittal when asked in interviews if the game will be at the upcoming Texas Pinball Festival (TPF), which takes place from March 15th through the 17th in Frisco, TX. BUT...yesterday I received a promotional e-mail from TPF which hints that the game may indeed make its debut at the show. Fingers crossed that we get to see it there in a little over a month!
Barry Oursler games:
1996 Williams Junkyard
1995 Williams Jackbot
1993 Williams Bram Stoker's Dracula
2022 Pinball Brothers Queen
1995 Bally Who Dunnit
1995 Williams Dirty Harry
1994 Bally Popeye Saves the Earth
1992 Bally Dr. Who
1991 Williams Hurricane
1991 Williams The Machine: Bride of Pinbot
1991 Bally Harley Davidson
1989 Williams Bad Cats
1989 Williams Police Force!
1988 Williams Cyclone
1988 Williams Jokerz!
1987 Williams Space Station
1986 Williams Grand Lizard
1987 Williams Fire!
1986 Williams Pinbot
1986 Williams Comet
1984 Williams Space Shuttle
1983 Williams Joust
1983 Williams Time Fantasy
1982 Williams Cosmic Gunfight
1981 Williams Barracora
1991 Williams Solar Fire
1981 Williams Jungle Lord
1980 Williams Scorpion
1979 Williams Laser Ball
1979 Williams Time Warp
1978 Williams Phoenix
