# Metallica Pinball 2013

**Source:** Stern Pinball  
**Type:** video  
**Published:** 2013-07-31  
**Duration:** 1m 57s  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9cTCOeaOQE

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## Analysis

Promotional video featuring player testimonials about Stern's Metallica pinball machine from 2013. Players praise the game's flow, artwork, skill-based gameplay, and Metallica theme. One player traveled from Mexico City specifically to play it.

### Key Claims

- [MEDIUM] Metallica is a skill-based game with good flow that doesn't require ball stalling — _Player testimonial about gameplay mechanics and control_
- [HIGH] Player traveled from Mexico City to play Metallica — _Direct player statement in video_
- [MEDIUM] Game artwork was the most impressive element to players — _Multiple player comments on artwork quality_
- [HIGH] One player successfully played the machine with one arm — _Explicit statement by narrator/host_

### Notable Quotes

> "Metallica is a great game, and it's challenging—more of a skill game for control, man."
> — **Player**, unknown
> _Describes core gameplay philosophy emphasizing player skill and control_

> "I come all the way from Mexico City to try this machine. They're freaking awesome."
> — **Player**, unknown
> _Demonstrates strong international appeal and player dedication to experiencing the game_

> "As opposed to video games, arcade games—where you're playing an imaginary world—pinball is a real world."
> — **Player**, unknown
> _Articulates core appeal of pinball as physical vs. virtual experience_

> "Number one pinball manufacturer in the world."
> — **Narrator**, unknown
> _Stern's branding claim during 2013 promotional period_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| Metallica | game | Stern pinball machine from 2013 based on Metallica band theme |
| Stern Pinball | company | Manufacturer of Metallica pinball, positioning itself as number one manufacturer |
| Mexico City | location | Where one player traveled from to experience Metallica pinball |

### Topics

- **Primary:** Game flow and playability, Artwork and visual design, Theme licensing (Metallica band), Skill-based gameplay
- **Secondary:** Accessibility (one-armed play), International appeal

### Sentiment

**Positive** (0.92) — Consistently positive player testimonials with enthusiasm about gameplay, theme, artwork, and overall experience. Promotional content designed to highlight strengths.

### Signals

- **[community_signal]** Strong positive reception from diverse players including international visitors, highlighting game quality and theme appeal (confidence: high) — Multiple player testimonials praising game flow, artwork, and Metallica theme; player traveled from Mexico City specifically to play
- **[product_strategy]** Metallica positioned as skill-based, flow-heavy game emphasizing control and player ability rather than random chance (confidence: medium) — Player describes it as 'skill game for control' that 'plays well' and doesn't require ball stalling technique

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## Transcript

just kind to check it out and uh with friends and want to play some games. It's a great game, a lot of flow. Metallica is a great game, and it's challenging—more of a skill game for control, man. I really like it actually. You don't have to stall the ball, really. You can just kind of get in the groove. It really plays well. A blast. I think the first thing I noticed was the artwork that impressed me the most. I come all the way from Mexico City to try this machine. They're freaking awesome. I'm just a big Metallica fan. I really enjoyed it, man. It's pretty cool, pretty cool. You should try it. It's Metallica, so I mean come on, you have to love it. Out. And this guy by the way played it with one arm and did pretty dang well. Can't wait for the LE. It's a lot of fun. Every year the game seems to get better and better. As opposed to video games, arcade games—where you're playing an imaginary world—pinball is a real world. Number one pinball manufacturer in the world.

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*Exported from Journalist Tool on 2026-04-13 | Item ID: 0083aa90-09aa-4a07-99fd-5732af84bc8c*