Steven talks about Deeproot Pinball’s unreleased Space Cadet-inspired project designed by Barry Oursler, shares the story behind designing Barry O’s Barbecue Challenge as a tribute to the late Barry Oursler, and breaks down his math-brained, come-from-behind win on Twilight Zone at District 82.
We also get into diversity in competitive pinball, women in the scene with Bells and Chimes, and the story behind Steven’s t-shirt.
The lack of inlanes means either you have to learn to “send it” with purpose or know how to perform drop catches to establish ball control more often.
It’s Ryan McQuaid, Brianna Reynolds and myself (Steven Bowden), wearing our Galactic Tank Force hoodies, leading a seminar at Pintastic New England.
Explore Barry’s final project from early concepts to thrilling gameplay, showcasing his innovative spirit and lasting impact on the pinball world.
Barry O’s Barbecue Challenge is a classic pinball experience unlike any other! Based on the vision of Legendary Pinball Game Designer Barry Oursler. Watch this video to see this incredible machine in action.
Walt takes on Bram Stoker’s Dracula and does a lot of looping, a lot of stabbing vampires, killing rats and bats and wolves and other things.
“Sadly, we lost a pinball legend this week. Barry Oursler, 70, had just been hired by American Pinball and just 4 days prior to his passing, we discussed this, plus his amazing catalog of machines.”
American Pinball and Aimtron Corporation are saddened to announce the passing of legendary game designer, Barry Oursler at the age of 70.
Steve Keeler of Rock Fantasy host of about 30 pins in Middletown, New York | John Trudeau of Stern Pinball | Barry Oursler Pinball Designer
A Kickstarter effort by Vonnie D Pinball, Pinball Gremlins seeks to provide a different full-service pinball gaming experience. PRE-EMPTIVE UPDATE! CREDIT DOT has the news on what has been happening with this Kickstarter effort. To put it mildly, it ain’t looking good so far.
Modern Pinball NYC will be running events to benefit Python Anghelo and Barry Oursler as well as a Launch party for Stern’s Mustang Pinball game.
If you are a pinballer, there is a high probability that one of your favorite games is a Barry Oursler game. Go here to his GoFundMe page to show appreciation in his time of need.
