Episode 455 - Pyprocgame issue, York Show Excitement, 1939 Bally Headliner
For Amusement Only EM and Bingo Pinball Podcast
Release Date: 09/05/2019
For Amusement Only EM and Bingo Pinball Podcast
Blood Bank Billiards is the newest game from , built exclusively for the playfield module on the . It is a vampiric game of eight ball, requiring the player to sink each of the pool balls before pocketing the eight ball (at the gobble hole)! In this interview, Ian discusses Blood Bank Billiards' gameplay, and describes some of the creative decisions which have resulted in the creation of the game - including game design choices, artwork, sound design and direction, and beta testing. Blood Bank Billiards is $199 in the Links: Interview with Dan Rosenstein of the Pinball...
info_outline Episode 476 - Dungeon Door Defender with Michael Ocean - 4-28-24For Amusement Only EM and Bingo Pinball Podcast
is a tower defense pinball game with three distinct modes of operation. Gameplay is broken into distinct phases, with fast-paced pinball play punctuated by periods of careful consideration. Dungeon Door Defender is the first third-party game developed by Michael Ocean for the , which was released in September of 2023. The game is currently playable on the playfield module, with compatibility in progress. In this interview, Michael discusses the process of game design, graphical and sound design, and some of the differences between first and third-party...
info_outline Episode 475 - Bird Watcher with Ian Harrower of Ian Harrower Games 4-21-24For Amusement Only EM and Bingo Pinball Podcast
is a uniquely ambitious pinball game that includes game-to-game progression, collection, and a more relaxing, timed style of gameplay from for the , which was released on November 15, 2023. It is playable on every playfield module available (7) on the P3 as of this recording. In this interview, Ian discusses the genesis of this project, the creation of the , and does a deep dive into some of the technical aspects of game creation, game design choices, and testing a multi-module application. Bird Watcher is $149 in the Links: Interview with Dan Rosenstein of the Pinball...
info_outline Episode 474 - Interview with Molly Baldridge, artist of DrainedFor Amusement Only EM and Bingo Pinball Podcast
Drained is the latest game from For Amusement Only Games, and released on Nov. 21, 2022. Molly Baldridge created all of the physical and digital artwork for Drained, and it was a lot of fun to be able to work together. Molly has been extremely supportive of my game development in the past, but committing to a project of this magnitude is something else entirely! We discuss the art direction and in what order she tackled the various pieces within the game. All images were created using an open source digital illustration program called Krita using a Huion Kamvas 22. ...
info_outline Episode 473 - Interview with Charles Wolf, composer for DrainedFor Amusement Only EM and Bingo Pinball Podcast
Drained is the latest game from For Amusement Only Games, and will be releasing soon. I wanted to discuss the creation of the soundtrack for the game with the composer, Charles Wolf. Charles has composed music in many different styles and types for a huge array of projects. He is a very positive and professional collaborator, and I had great fun working with him on the sound design for Drained! I can't wait for you all to hear it! We discuss his background, method of composing for Drained, the difference between creating sound effects when compared to full musical tracks, and some...
info_outline Episode 472 - 2022 York Show RecapFor Amusement Only EM and Bingo Pinball Podcast
Nick discusses the York show and recaps the games brought to Bingo Row, including * Big Wheel * Caravan * Carnival Queen and the games that I brought: * Multi-Bingo * Multi-Races * P3 with QFG, RITR, SF, and FFRE A huge thank you to Sam, Jim, Len, Ed, Chad, and Ed for bringing games (and me!) and for being such a great part of the bingo community. This year, as part of Bingo Row, I gave away vinyl postcards containing a medley of music from my upcoming game, "Drained". There are still a handful of these very limited items left! If you would like one, please send me an email at ...
info_outline Episode 471 - Interview with Jon Chad 1-5-22For Amusement Only EM and Bingo Pinball Podcast
Jon Chad joins us to discuss the realease his new book, "Pinball: A Graphic History of the Silver Ball" from First Second Books. Jon's work is amazing and this book is fun for all ages. To order "Pinball", please visit either: or You can also order from your local comics or book store. To see some of Jon's other work, please visit You can reach me at [email protected] or via the bingos line at 724-BINGOS-1 You can listen to the show on Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Stitcher, Google Play Music, Spotify, Facebook, Twitter (bingopodcast) or follow me...
info_outline Episode 470 - Silver FallsFor Amusement Only EM and Bingo Pinball Podcast
Ava and I wish Wayne Neyens a Happy 103rd Birthday!
info_outline Episode 469 - Williams Hi-Hand, Yukon, QFGFor Amusement Only EM and Bingo Pinball Podcast
Ava and I talk about a few different games, first up - Williams' Hi-Hand: As part of that conversation, we talk about Williams' Yukon: More work on QFG and some neat stuff ahead! Check out Ranger In The Ruins at: Thank you for listening, and for your support of indie pinball! You can reach me at [email protected] or via the bingos line at 724-BINGOS-1 You can listen to the show on Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Stitcher, Google Play Music, Spotify, Facebook, Twitter (bingopodcast) or follow me on Instagram (also bingopodcast). The show's website is...
info_outline Episode 468 - Ranger In The Ruins, 3rd Party Development for the P3For Amusement Only EM and Bingo Pinball Podcast
Ranger In The Ruins has been released! My first commercial pinball game is $150, and available through the Multimorphic online store: Ava and I discuss a bit about the game, and some streams available (warning: spoilers!) Buffalo Pinball Reveal Stream - https://youtu.be/M8g07kfWMto Gammagoat -- I also note that the game is part of the Pinside database - if you would be so kind, please rate/review the game, which will help with visibility for other P3 owners. Thank you for listening, and for your support of indie pinball! You can reach me at...
info_outlineRan into an issue with pyprocgame (or USB) that caused a crash every time I tried to enter a game in Multi-Races. I detail the solution.
The York Show is coming very soon! Come see Bingo Row and check out the Coin-Op Carnival booth - October 12th and 13th, 2019!
Today's featured game is Bally's Headliner from 1939.