It’s Ryan McQuaid, Brianna Reynolds and myself (Steven Bowden), wearing our Galactic Tank Force hoodies, leading a seminar at Pintastic New England. This was a particularly fun seminar where we got to talk about the development of and rules to Barry’s Game.

After this we got invited to the autograph signing which was a pleasant surprise. I’m glad I happened to have brought a few extra copies of the flyer and playfield schematics for people to get signed copies of them. There was a noticeable camaraderie during this talk between us and the seminar attendees. I’m looking forward to returning to Pintastic again this year.

Video description by Pintastic:

Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of (Barry O’s) Barbecue Challenge, the final game designed by pinball legend Barry Oursler. The team at American Pinball shares the story of Barry’s work, his lasting impact, and the challenges they faced in completing the project as a tribute to his legacy.

🔹 Topics Covered:
✔️ Barry Oursler’s history and contributions to pinball
✔️ How (Barry O’s) Barbecue Challenge was designed and developed
✔️ The process of completing Barry’s final game after his passing
✔️ How VPX simulations helped refine the design
✔️ Hidden Easter eggs and references to Barry’s past games
✔️ Insights into gameplay mechanics and rule design

To see Steve Bowden’s deep dive into the rules and playing tips, skip ahead to 33:48

This is a special tribute to one of pinball’s most influential designers. If you love pinball history and game development, this session is for you!