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Houdini: Master of Mystery
Released Oct 31, 2017 · Classic & Deluxe
GAM0001
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American Pinball — History & Machine List
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American Pinball: history, milestones
American Pinball: history, milestones
& every game they've made
A Chicago-area manufacturer since 2015. Their first widely released branded title— Houdini: Master of Mystery—launched in 2017, marking the true start of their lineup.
Founded2015
First Production TitleHoudini (2017)
HQ / ManufacturingPalatine, IL
About
Quick overview
American Pinball produces modern, feature-dense machines for both home collectors and commercial operators. While the company began in 2015, the practical start of their manufacturing era is 2017 with Houdini.
What this page includes
- Release dates (where publicly listed)
- Edition names + model numbers (GAM codes)
- Known production caps (confirmed only)
- SEO-friendly structure + FAQ schema markup
Milestones
Timeline
Key releases and company milestones.
Gallery
Machines at a glance
Official imagery from manufacturer game pages.
Oktoberfest: Pinball on Tap
Released Oct 18, 2018 · Classic & Deluxe
GAM0002
Hot Wheels™
Released Jun 2, 2020 · Licensed title
GAM0003
Legends of Valhalla
Released Oct 23, 2021 · Classic, Deluxe & Limited
GAM0004
Galactic Tank Force
Released Mar 22, 2023 · Deluxe, Limited & Signature
GAM0005 Sig. cap: 200
Barry O's BBQ Challenge
Released Mar 7, 2024 (LE) · Classic & Limited
GAM0006 LE cap: 100
Full Data
Complete machine list
Release dates, editions, model numbers, and confirmed production caps.
| Title | Release date | Editions | Model numbers | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houdini: Master of Mystery | Oct 31, 2017 | Classic, Deluxe | GAM0001-00 GAM0001-00D |
Unknown |
| Oktoberfest: Pinball on Tap | Oct 18, 2018 | Classic, Deluxe | GAM0002-00 GAM0002-00D |
Unknown |
| Hot Wheels™ | Jun 2, 2020 | Classic, Deluxe | GAM0003-00 GAM0003-00D |
Unknown |
| Legends of Valhalla | Oct 23, 2021 | Classic, Deluxe, Limited | GAM0004-00 GAM0004-00D GAM0004-00L |
Unknown |
| Galactic Tank Force | Mar 22, 2023 | Deluxe, Limited, Signature | GAM0005-00D GAM0005-00L GAM0005-00S |
Sig: 200 Others: unknown |
| Barry O's BBQ Challenge | Mar 7, 2024 (LE first) | Classic, Limited | GAM0006-00C GAM0006-00L |
LE: 100 |
ℹ️
Production totals
Many standard editions have no publicly confirmed totals. This page only shows caps when officially published by American Pinball.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Also marked up with FAQPage schema in the page head.
What year did American Pinball start manufacturing pinball machines? ⌄
American Pinball began in 2015, but their first widely released AP-branded title is Houdini: Master of Mystery, released October 31, 2017—making 2017 the practical start of their manufacturing lineup.
Where is American Pinball based? ⌄
American Pinball operates in Palatine, Illinois—Chicago metro area—producing games for both home collectors and commercial operators.
What do the model numbers like GAM0005-00L mean? ⌄
The GAM number identifies the title—GAM0005 = Galactic Tank Force. The suffix identifies the edition: -00D Deluxe, -00L Limited, -00S Signature.
Which editions have confirmed production caps? ⌄
Barry O's BBQ Challenge Limited Edition is capped at 100 units. Galactic Tank Force Signature Edition is capped at 200 units. Other editions are unknown unless officially published by American Pinball.