A heartfelt journey from pinball passion to full-blown forest mayhem.

 Our Origin

From the Rapids of Memory to the Rumble of Now

Wild River Rumble™ was born from deep respect for one of the most iconic pinball adventures of the '90s - White Water. Like so many players, we grew up admiring that machine’s energy, charm, and style. It made us dream about the kind of game we’d build one day - one that carried that same wild spirit but blazed its own trail.

We’re not chasing nostalgia. We’re building on it.

Our goal? To create a bold, modern interpretation that stands on its own - a spiritual successor, not a copy. This isn’t White Water 2. And truthfully? We don’t want it to be.

 The Twist

This isn’t your average rafting trip.

What sets Wild River Rumble™ apart? It’s not just a river race - it’s a full-blown entertainment spectacle:

• A reality survival show gone off the rails

•  An underground wrestling circuit deep in the forest

•  A larger-than-life cast with unique abilities, motives, and arcs

•  Selectable characters, team dynamics, and gameplay unlike anything traditional

This is where pinball meets pro wrestling meets Saturday morning mayhem.

 Meet the Cast

Big paddles. Big personalities. Bigger problems.

At the heart of it all is Soakin’ Sam™ - legendary river guide, decorated Army Ranger, and part-time reality TV host. Sam’s got decades of heroic service behind him… but he still charges into chaos like he’s 25. Brave, twitchy, and wildly entertaining, Sam punches well above his age - dragging his crew and his audience into the unpredictable heart of Wild River Rumble.

Backing him up are two unforgettable instructors:

• Cindy Crawfish™ - A wild-card firebrand with a past as spicy as her paddle swings.

• Sharon Stoner™ - Cool-headed, sharp-witted, and suspiciously Zen.

Add in Bigfoot BBQ brawls, alien sightings, and a wrestling ring carved into the mountainside - and you’ve got a machine that’s equal parts thrill ride and fever dream.

 Our Vision

A concept built for collaboration.

We’re a small team with a huge idea - but we believe in the power of this world.

Wild River Rumble™ was designed from day one to be expandable, flexible, and bursting with personality. We’re open-minded, passionate, and fully aware of what it takes to turn a good idea into a great pinball experience.

While we’re not partnered with a manufacturer (yet), we’re open to working with established pros who see what we see - a unique opportunity to create something original, exciting, and defiantly different.

 Final Word

This is more than a tribute. It’s a leap forward - with paddles flying.

If you’ve laughed, nodded, or gotten even a little curious reading this - welcome aboard.
The river’s wild, the characters are ready, and the story’s just begun.

Defiant Pinball
“From burnt coils to blazing trails.”

Paul Pateras
aka Paulie Balls
Creator & Creative Director - Wild River Rumble™ / Defiant Pinball Co.