# SDTM: Stern Godzilla Pro Pinball Gameplay

**Source:** Straight Down the Middle  
**Type:** video  
**Published:** 2021-10-22  
**Duration:** 16m 36s  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nY79RTOEruU

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## Analysis

Zach Sharp demonstrates Godzilla pinball gameplay on Straight Down the Middle, showcasing the game's modes (Kaiju Battle, Mechagodzilla Multiball, destruction jackpots) and features including Insider Connected integration. Sharp scores 537 million across multiple balls while explaining shot sequences, multiball mechanics, and playfield layout during active gameplay.

### Key Claims

- [HIGH] Zach Sharp capped extra balls at three during home play on Godzilla — _Direct statement during gameplay: 'when I'm playing here at home I have extra balls on but I cap them at three that's just my style of play'_
- [HIGH] Destruction jackpot is worth 13 million points on Godzilla — _Sharp explicitly stated during gameplay: 'this is worth 13 mil if i hit that sideway or that side loop'_
- [HIGH] Insider Connected failed to log Sharp's final score of 537 million — _Sharp noted: 'I must not have logged into Insider Connected' after final score display showed 537 million_

### Notable Quotes

> "i love the effect lighting here"
> — **Zach Sharp**, ~mid-game
> _Positive comment on Godzilla's lighting design and visual effects during gameplay_

> "game's intense it is intense i'm loving every second of it"
> — **Zach Sharp**, ~late game
> _Expression of enjoyment and engagement with Godzilla's gameplay intensity and pacing_

> "this building can take the yellow sauce"
> — **Zach Sharp**, ~mid-game
> _Reference to the collapsing building mechanic as a central gameplay feature_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| Zach Sharp | person | Host/demonstrator of Straight Down the Middle, playing Godzilla and explaining gameplay mechanics |
| Straight Down the Middle | media | Pinball show and media platform where gameplay is being broadcast/demonstrated |
| Flippin' Out Pinball | company | Retail/distribution partner mentioned as associated with the show; Sharp's business affiliation |
| Godzilla | game | Stern Pinball machine being played and demonstrated; features Kaiju Battle, Mechagodzilla Multiball, and building collapse mechanics |
| Insider Connected | product | Stern's digital connectivity platform; Sharp attempts to use it during gameplay but fails to log score |
| Stern Pinball | company | Manufacturer of Godzilla machine; mentioned as equipment supplier |
| Jersey Jack Pinball | company | Manufacturer mentioned as equipment option at Flippin' Out Pinball |
| Chicago Gaming Company | company | Manufacturer mentioned as equipment option at Flippin' Out Pinball |

### Topics

- **Primary:** Godzilla gameplay mechanics and modes, Pinball shot execution and strategy
- **Secondary:** Insider Connected integration and functionality, Lighting design and visual effects, Flippin' Out Pinball retail operations

### Sentiment

**Positive** (0.82) — Sharp expresses consistent enjoyment of Godzilla gameplay, praising lighting effects and intensity. Positive framing throughout demonstration despite occasional shot misses. Enthusiasm for the game's design and mechanics is evident.

### Signals

- **[design_philosophy]** Godzilla's lighting system is highlighted as a standout visual design element during active gameplay (confidence: medium) — Sharp's unsolicited positive comment: 'i love the effect lighting here' during multiball sequence
- **[product_concern]** Insider Connected platform failed to log Godzilla gameplay score despite being demonstrated as operational feature (confidence: high) — Sharp stated 'I must not have logged into Insider Connected' after final score of 537 million, indicating platform integration issue

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## Transcript

hey what's happening everybody zach with straight down the middle and the pinball network and flipping out pinball we're going to play some godzilla here and i am going to utilize my insider connected let's do this ladies and gentlemen this is a special report you know breaking news godzilla skill shots watching us ready man calling my shots this should be a good game we're gonna try to qualify our modes qualifying mode is by draining it now left and right right to qualify mode see if i can get it going i love it little loops i'm also going to get that building going too though there it is we are prepared to unleash monsters on your major population centers if you do not cooperate completely really all right so now i'm going to try to start that multiball during this mode and i'll fail monitor your cooperation we don't have much [Music] all right we're two legs [Music] oh jeez my blood pressure's not up now the good news is that we didn't start the multi-bowl and kaiju battle is still can't get that lucky on the second one man [Music] i don't know why i can't post pass on this game [Music] here we go here we go godzilla multiball all right jackpots are going to be blue during a multiball your other color shots all right let's get the balls under control [Music] whoa so fast [Applause] [Music] time is ready there we go there we go come on [Music] gotta go center [Music] there it is get in there get in there [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] let's go new york always have our destruction jackpot is lifted i'd like to hit that right spinner a ton to get that mecca mechagodzilla multiball going we got halfway through that one here we go [Music] 37 million if i can hit that side loop i love the effect lighting here we go oh yeah baby there we go all right heat raise ready as well [Music] no no no no [Music] i wanted to start another move though it's okay that's it that's a good ball it's a good ball an extra ball for the most part when i'm playing here at home i have extra balls on but i cap them at three that's just my style of play we're near 400 million uh we got ramps to bash building and our kaiju battle is lit you see the yellow sauce i don't know how much more damage this building can take the yellow shots are the uh the that's the model is getting this way we got godzilla multiball lit i'm gonna try to take it again i know i wanted to make a godzilla [Music] but don't you do that to me there we go there we go all right we get another multiball on top of this those yellow yellow shots are what i'm going for to complete the mode i'm also going for those godzilla jackpots as well inside you get that destruction jackpot side loop love that shot [Music] i'm trying to get [Music] [Applause] look the that is down so that one's the best multiball of all buildings throughout the city are being damaged this is worth 13 mil if i hit that sideway or that side loop mob freaking down see if i can get it no did not want to start so i've got no load going and i started [Music] game's intense it is intense i'm loving every second of it so we're over half a bell look at the city we got this city torn up look at new york oh let's look at that brooklyn bridge okay [Music] kaiju battle's lit let's take a second kaiju battle's limp destruction jackpot is lit and i think that's about it we've already we blew mechagodzilla multiple scoop baby [Music] but it is i usually get myself in trouble by going through let's go there we go that was fun [Music] so not a bad score score daddy oh and do your initials [Music] i must not have logged into insider connected hey that's 5 37 we'll take it we got a multiball champion take that one as well [Music] all right guys again i'm zach we're flipping out pinball to pivotal networking straight down the middle thanks for watching thanks for tuning in check out our other godzilla videos and forgot to take a few minutes to buy i got dual pro i've got some a premium uh any other stirring machine jersey giant machine chicago arcade games golden tee by incredible technologies and escalar stair climbing hand truck one place for it all it's flipping out pinball are you flipping out and if not flipping out pinball.com or you can email me zack at z a c h flip the letter in out pinball dot com love you guys thanks for the support every little bit helps uh i'm gonna play again kinda play again is that all right [Music]

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