Total Nuclear Annihilation (TNA) is a pinball machine that captures the essence of retro-futuristic 80s arcade culture. Designed by Scott Danesi as a homebrewed pinball machine and released by Spooky Pinball in September 2017, TNA combines classic pinball gameplay with modern technology.
About Total Nuclear Annihilation
Development History
Total Nuclear Annihilation was born from Scott Danesi's vision to create a pinball machine that paid homage to the early 80s Bally pinball machines while incorporating contemporary features. The game was designed to be both accessible to newcomers and challenging for experienced players.
The original production run consisted of 550 units, which quickly gained a dedicated following in the pinball community. Due to overwhelming demand, Spooky Pinball released a collector's edition re-run in 2022, producing an additional 250 units with metallic black trim and various upgrades.
Key Features
Gameplay
- Fast-paced, action-packed gameplay designed for both casual and competitive play
- Easy to understand, but tough to master objectives
- Co-op gameplay elements for an amazing multiplayer experience
- Simple yet challenging layout that rewards skill and strategy
- Hard hitting electronic soundtrack to keep your adrenaline pumping
Design & Aesthetics
- Retro-futuristic 80s synthwave aesthetic with neon colors and grid patterns
- Distinctive artwork and graphics that capture the nuclear annihilation theme
- Custom lighting effects that enhance the immersive experience
- Iconic "Deltatronn" symbol and design elements throughout
Technology
- Modern electronics and software for reliable performance using the Multimorphic P3-ROC boardset
- Regular code updates that add new features and improvements to the game
- High-quality components built to last using as many off the shelf components as possible
- Custom soundtrack composed by Scott Danesi
The Production Team
Scott Danesi
The designer and creator of Total Nuclear Annihilation. In addition to designing the game, he also composed the original soundtrack, wrote the code, designed the lightshows, and managed the art direction for the game.
Matt Andrews
The artist behind it all. He brought to life, Scarlett, the heroine of the game along with the future world she was brought into.
Michael Ocean
The createor of Skeletongame in which the Total Nuclear Annihilation codebase was built on top of.
David Van Es
The video artist behind all the outstanding animations in the game.
Jimmy Lipham
The Linux guru who designed Pinix, the Linux based OS that Total Nuclear Annihilation runs on.
Multimorphic
The company that designed the P3-ROC boardset that is used in the game.
Spooky Pinball
The company that made the game happen. Without them, the game would still be just a dream. Special thanks to Charlie Emery, KT Emery, Lucas Kastner, Bug Emery, Morgan Emery, and the rest of the Spooky Pinball team for making this game a reality.
Community
A special thanks to the pinball community for giving this game a shot and making it a success. Total Nuclear Annihilation has developed a passionate community of players and collectors, and we are grateful for your support.