{"product_id":"houdini-pinball","title":"Houdini Pinball Machine","description":"\u003c!-- GAME ROOM EMPIRE — Product Description --\u003e\n\u003c!-- Houdini Pinball Machine --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__section\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"gre-desc__label\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"gre-desc__h2\"\u003eHoudini Pinball Machine \u003cem\u003eAmerican Pinball's debut release — escapes, illusions, and three magnets driving the playfield.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__grid gre-desc__body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eHoudini is American Pinball's premier release — the title that established the manufacturer's production capabilities and cabinet platform. The game celebrates the legendary escape artist's career with playfield mechanics tied to his tricks: helping Houdini perform escapes, be part of his films, participate in a seance, and complete secret missions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe playfield runs three magnets to control Houdini's magic, a 20-inch launch into Houdini's Steamer Trunk, an animated and interactive Theatre Marquee, an API Theater Stage, real wood laser-engraved planchette, theatre spotlights, custom padlock and gear bumper tops with chains, six balls, a 15.6-inch full-color LCD, and a six-stereo speaker audio system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__spec-group\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"gre-desc__spec-group-label\"\u003eManufacturer \u0026amp; Distribution\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"gre-desc__spec-list\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003eAmerican Pinball, Inc.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eDistributed by\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003eBetson Enterprises\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003chr class=\"gre-desc__rule\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__section\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"gre-desc__label\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"gre-desc__h2\"\u003eBuilt for the floor.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__grid\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__body\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 class=\"gre-desc__h3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__num\"\u003e01\u003c\/span\u003eThree Magnets for Houdini's Magic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe signature feature is three under-playfield magnets that control ball motion for Houdini's tricks. The magnets are the primary mechanism driving the cabinet's escape and illusion modes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__body\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 class=\"gre-desc__h3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__num\"\u003e02\u003c\/span\u003e20-Inch Launch Into Steamer Trunk\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eHoudini's Steamer Trunk receives balls through an over-20-inch launch — one of the longest single-shot paths in current pinball production. The trunk gates progression into the cabinet's escape modes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__grid\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__body\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 class=\"gre-desc__h3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__num\"\u003e03\u003c\/span\u003eAnimated Theatre Marquee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe cabinet's animated and interactive Theatre Marquee runs lighting sequences that respond to gameplay. The API Theater Stage element on the playfield supports the show-within-a-show narrative across the mode tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__body\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 class=\"gre-desc__h3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__num\"\u003e04\u003c\/span\u003eReal Wood Laser-Engraved Planchette\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe seance mode uses a real wood, laser-engraved planchette — physical hardware rather than a printed graphic. The seance is one of the cabinet's signature modes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__grid\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__body\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 class=\"gre-desc__h3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__num\"\u003e05\u003c\/span\u003eSix Balls, Six Speakers, 15.6 Inch LCD\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eSix balls in play support multi-ball sequences. The audio system is six discrete stereo speakers, and the display is a 15.6-inch full-color LCD. The hardware specification is at the upper end of the American Pinball lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__body\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 class=\"gre-desc__h3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__num\"\u003e06\u003c\/span\u003ePadlock and Gear Bumper Tops With Chains\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eBumper tops are themed as custom padlocks and gears, with physical chains wrapping the bumper assemblies. Powder-coated cabinet armor surrounds the playfield with the same theme treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003chr class=\"gre-desc__rule\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__section\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"gre-desc__label\"\u003eBuyer's Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"gre-desc__h2\"\u003eHow to think about this purchase.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__grid gre-desc__body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eHoudini is American Pinball's foundational title — the cabinet that established the manufacturer's design language. For operators or buyers building an American Pinball lineup, this is the title to anchor the rotation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe three-magnet playfield is unusual at this price point. Magnetic ball control mechanics are typically reserved for more expensive Stern Premium and LE cabinets — Houdini delivers them at American Pinball's single-edition pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eMultiple physical hardware features that mainstream pinball typically simulates — the real wood planchette, the padlock-and-chain bumpers, the long 20-inch trunk launch — are physically present on this cabinet. The buying argument is the level of mechanical investment per dollar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe six-speaker audio system carries the cabinet's theatrical sound design. Houdini's theme music and dialog are produced more thoroughly than the typical pinball voice library — material in venues where presentation drives extended play time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__section gre-desc__section--alt\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"gre-desc__label\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"gre-desc__h2\"\u003eThe full data sheet.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__spec-group\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"gre-desc__spec-group-label\"\u003eCabinet\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"gre-desc__spec-list\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003e75 in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eWidth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003e29 in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eDepth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003e55 in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eWeight (boxed)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003e275 lb\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__spec-group\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"gre-desc__spec-group-label\"\u003ePlayfield\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"gre-desc__spec-list\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eBalls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003e6\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eMagnets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003e3 (control Houdini's magic)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eSteamer Trunk shot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003e20-inch launch\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eMarquee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003eAnimated, interactive\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eStage element\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003eAPI Theater Stage\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003ePlanchette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003eReal wood, laser-engraved\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eBumper tops\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003ePadlock and gear with chains\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__spec-group\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"gre-desc__spec-group-label\"\u003eAudio \u0026amp; Display\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"gre-desc__spec-list\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eDisplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003e15.6 in full-color LCD\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eAudio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003eSix stereo speakers\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eCabinet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003eCustom powder-coated armor\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__spec-group\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"gre-desc__spec-group-label\"\u003eBuild\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"gre-desc__spec-list\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003eAmerican Pinball\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003eDebut release (foundational title)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__spec-group\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"gre-desc__spec-group-label\"\u003eManufacturer \u0026amp; Distribution\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"gre-desc__spec-list\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003eAmerican Pinball, Inc.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eDistributed by\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003eBetson Enterprises\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__section\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"gre-desc__label\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"gre-desc__h2\"\u003eQuestions buyers ask.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__faq\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-q\"\u003eHow many magnets are on the playfield?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-a\"\u003eThree. The under-playfield magnets are the primary mechanism driving the cabinet's escape and illusion modes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-q\"\u003eHow long is the Steamer Trunk launch shot?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-a\"\u003eOver 20 inches — one of the longest single-shot paths in current pinball production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-q\"\u003eWhat kind of display is used?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-a\"\u003eA 15.6-inch full-color LCD. The cabinet uses a true LCD rather than a dot-matrix display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-q\"\u003eHow many speakers are in the cabinet?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-a\"\u003eSix discrete stereo speakers. The audio system carries the theatrical sound design Houdini was designed around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-q\"\u003eWhat are the cabinet dimensions?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-a\"\u003e75 in H x 29 in W x 55 in D, 275 lb boxed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-q\"\u003eIs this American Pinball's first title?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-a\"\u003eYes. Houdini is American Pinball's debut release — the cabinet that established the manufacturer's design language and production platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Betson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51900485107998,"sku":"GRE-HOUDINIPINBALL","price":8962.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/9625\/6030\/files\/Houdini-Pinball.jpg?v=1779826155","url":"https:\/\/gameroomempire.com\/products\/houdini-pinball","provider":"Game Room Empire","version":"1.0","type":"link"}