# Bon Jovi Pinball Is Ready to Rock! Build the Setlist and Play It Loud! **Source:** Barrels of Fun News **Type:** article **Published:** 2026-07-28 **Beat:** Pinball **URL:** https://www.barrelsoffun.com/2026/07/28/bon-jovi-pinball-is-ready-to-rock-build-the-setlist-and-play-it-loud/ --- ## Analysis Barrels of Fun has officially announced Bon Jovi Pinball, a limited worldwide release of 700 units featuring 17 songs, live concert footage, music videos, and signature gameplay elements including Lightning Flippers and magnetic ball control. The game will be available through a tiered release strategy with initial 7-day ordering followed by a potential 7-day Barrels of Fun Reserve member window if the first batch sells out. ### Key Claims - [HIGH] Bon Jovi Pinball features 17 songs from across the band's legendary career — _Barrels of Fun of Fun product announcement_ - [HIGH] Limited worldwide release of 700 games — _Barrels of Fun of Fun product announcement_ - [HIGH] Game includes live concert footage from over the decades and era-defining music videos — _Barrels of Fun of Fun product announcement_ - [HIGH] If initial release sells out within 7 days, Barrels of Fun Reserve members get additional 7-day ordering window — _Barrels of Fun of Fun product announcement_ - [HIGH] Game features Lightning Flippers, magnetic ball control, physical locks, and interactive apron sliders — _Barrels of Fun of Fun product announcement_ ### Notable Quotes > "Bon Jovi asked. Barrels of Fun answered!" > — **Barrels of Fun (official announcement)** > _Opening tagline positioning Bon Jovi Pinball as a collaborative achievement fulfilling the band's request for a pinball experience_ > "Bon Jovi Pinball brings the sound, lights, videos, concerts, and energy of one of the world's most enduring arena rock bands into a limited worldwide pinball experience." > — **Barrels of Fun (official announcement)** > _Describes the core value proposition emphasizing multimedia integration and licensed artist collaboration_ > "Build the Setlist. Rev Up the Crowd. Shoot Through the Heart. Get Backstage Access. Ride the Steel Horse. Start the Encore." > — **Barrels of Fun (official announcement)** > _Marketing copy listing gameplay modes/themes that integrate Bon Jovi concert and narrative elements_ ### Entities | Name | Type | Context | |------|------|---------| | Barrels of Fun | company | Boutique pinball manufacturer releasing Bon Jovi Pinball as a 700-unit limited edition | | Bon Jovi | organization | Arena rock band licensing their name, music, and concert footage for pinball machine | | David van Es | person | Game designer credited for Bon Jovi Pinball | | Phil Grimaldi | person | Rules designer credited for Bon Jovi Pinball | | Jess DeNardo | person | Rules designer credited for Bon Jovi Pinball | | Eric Priepke | person | Coder credited for Bon Jovi Pinball | | Jeff Dodson | person | Sound designer credited for Bon Jovi Pinball | | Jonathan Bergeron | person | Artwork artist credited for Bon Jovi Pinball | | Joshua Clay | person | Animator credited for Bon Jovi Pinball | | Trent Armstrong | person | Animator credited for Bon Jovi Pinball | | Luke Underwood | person | Mechanical engineer credited for Bon Jovi Pinball | | Paul Sulisz | person | Mechanical engineer credited for Bon Jovi Pinball | | Parker Dillman | person | Electrical engineer credited for Bon Jovi Pinball | | Bon Jovi Pinball | game | Licensed music-themed pinball machine by Barrels of Fun featuring Bon Jovi songs and concert content | | Barrels of Fun Reserve | product | Direct customer membership program offering priority access to additional ordering window after initial 700-unit release sells out | ### Signals - **[announcement]** Official announcement of Bon Jovi Pinball as a new licensed pinball machine by Barrels of Fun (confidence: high) — Full product announcement with game design credits, feature list, and release strategy - **[product_strategy]** 700-unit worldwide limited release with tiered ordering window (7 days initial, then 7-day Reserve member window if sold out) (confidence: high) — Explicit statement: 'A limited worldwide release of 700 games, plus possible Barrels Reserve member access. If the initial release sells out within the first 7 days, eligible Barrels Reserve direct customers will receive an additional 7-day ordering window.' - **[licensing_signal]** Barrels of Fun secured licensing deal with Bon Jovi to use band name, 17 songs, concert footage, and music videos (confidence: high) — Game features 17 songs from the band's career, live concert footage, and era-defining music videos - **[design_innovation]** Game incorporates Lightning Flippers, magnetic ball control, physical locks, interactive apron sliders, upgraded audio, and stage lighting (confidence: high) — Feature list includes 'Lightning Flippers, magnetic ball control, physical locks, interactive apron sliders, and upgraded audio, stage lighting' - **[design_philosophy]** Emphasis on integrating concert videos, live footage, music videos, and band imagery to create immersive licensed experience (confidence: high) — Announcement highlights 'videos, concerts, and energy' and explicitly lists 'live concert footage from over the decades, era-defining music videos' - **[product_launch]** Bon Jovi Pinball is ready for pre-order/release with a 7-day initial ordering window and contingent Reserve member window (confidence: high) — Announcement states 'If the initial release sells out within the first 7 days, eligible Barrels Reserve direct customers will receive an additional 7-day ordering window' - **[market_signal]** Continuation of trend for music/band-themed pinball machines (Bon Jovi, historically Metallica, Aerosmith, AC/DC) (confidence: high) — Bon Jovi Pinball is a major licensed band release from Barrels of Fun, establishing them alongside Stern's music catalog --- ## Transcript Bon Jovi asked. Barrels of Fun answered! Bon Jovi Pinball brings the sound, lights, videos, concerts, and energy of one of the world’s most enduring arena rock bands into a limited worldwide pinball experience. Featuring 17 songs from across the band’s legendary career, live concert footage from over the decades, era-defining music videos, upgraded audio, stage lighting, magnetic ball control, physical locks, interactive apron sliders, and the addition of Lightning Flippers, Bon Jovi Pinball is built to play loud. Build the Setlist. Rev Up the Crowd. Shoot Through the Heart. Get Backstage Access. Ride the Steel Horse. Start the Encore. A limited worldwide release of 700 games, plus possible Barrels Reserve member access. If the initial release sells out within the first 7 days, eligible Barrels Reserve direct customers will receive an additional 7-day ordering window. After all orders are received, Barrels of Fun will announce the final edition number. Game Design: David van Es Rules: Phil Grimaldi Jess DeNardo Coding: Eric Priepke Sound Design: Jeff Dodson Artwork: Jonathan Bergeron Animations: Joshua Clay Trent Armstrong Mechanical Engineering: Luke Underwood Paul Sulisz Electrical Engineering: Parker Dillmann _(Acquisition: web_scrape, Enrichment: v5)_ --- *Exported from Journalist Tool on 2026-08-04 | Item ID: 14da662e-99a2-48e1-8dce-4839dbb73891*