Barrels of Fun Pinball Comments on Tariffs; Attempting to "Hold the Line" on Pricing

This afternoon a second pinball manufacturer issued an official statement on the new U.S. tariff policy. This time it was the Texas manufacturer of Labyrinth pinball, and soon to be a second game, Barrels of Fun.

I have included Barrels' statement below. In short, they stated that they are doing everything they can to "hold the line" on pricing right now. As a point of reference, the Company's first pinball machine, Labyrinth, was priced at $10,599. There's no guarantee that game number two will have the same price, but based on this statement one would think that it would be close.

They went on to add that it may have to adjust its prices "down the line" because they are not immune to the impact of tariffs.

We should find out more about Barrels of Fun's second pinball machine sometime next week.

"There’s been a lot of talk lately about tariffs, price hikes, and production delays in the pinball industry. And yes, the effects are real. But this isn’t just about companies. It affects families, collectors, and fans around the world.

At Barrels of Fun, we’ve built our process from day one to protect our customers from uncertainty.

That’s why we don’t reveal a game until it’s real, with the vast majority of parts already in-house, and production already underway.

So when we say it’s coming, it’s coming. No hype with no follow-through. No guessing on timelines.

Yes, shipping may move a bit slower, but the product will be real, ready, and on its way. We may not control global policies, but we do control how we show up for our customers. Because we planned ahead, we’re able to offer our next game at a highly competitive price, one we believe is the best value in the industry today.

We’re not immune to what’s happening, and prices may have to adjust down the line but we’re doing everything we can to hold the line right now.

This is a tough moment for many. But if we stay transparent, build smart, and look out for each other. We’ll get through it together.

Barrels of Fun is ready, and we’re here for you."