Chicago, IL — [January 26th, 2026] — American Pinball (AP) and Planetary Pinball Supply, Inc. (PPS)
today announced a long-term strategic partnership under which American Pinball will manufacture,
sell, and distribute reimagined classic Williams® and Bally® pinball machines under license.
This partnership represents a significant commitment from both companies to preserve and expand
access to some of the most iconic games ever produced. “Our owner, Bryan Vincent, is a huge
Williams® and Bally® fan, and we wanted to bring some great games back to the community and to
operators,” said Ron Lindeman, President, American Pinball.
The agreement licenses seven premier titles, selected to represent the best of classic Williams® and
Bally® pinball. Specific titles and production timelines will be announced at a later date. For American
Pinball, the partnership aligns with a broader strategy of producing classic, licensed games alongside
the company’s original intellectual property and new licensed titles. This approach allows AP to
celebrate pinball’s history while continuing to innovate with new themes and designs.
“AP has a reputation for delivering quality games, and PPS is thrilled to be working together to deliver
timeless classics to today’s players,” said Rick Bartlett, President & CEO of Planetary Pinball Supply.
“We’re excited by what we’ve seen so far from this collaboration, and we look forward to helping make
more pinball available to everyone.”
Both companies emphasized that the goal of the partnership is to serve the pinball community—
collectors, operators, and home players alike—by reimagining classic games with modern technology
enhancements and exploring ways to improve gameplay while respecting the original game design and
intent. Further announcements regarding titles, features, and availability will be made in the coming
months.
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