# Iron Maiden 900 Million Death Blow Speedrun - 6m11s! **Source:** IE Pinball **Type:** video **Published:** 2020-04-24 **Duration:** 6m 54s **Beat:** Pinball **URL:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSOesL3qSh4 --- ## Analysis A speedrun gameplay video of Iron Maiden pinball focusing on the 900 Million Death Blow wizard mode completion, with the player achieving a time of 6 minutes 11 seconds. The video shows the player navigating complex modes, managing ball locks, collecting jackpots, and executing specific shot sequences while managing game state and timer pressure. ### Key Claims - [HIGH] Player achieves 900 Million Death Blow wizard mode completion in 6 minutes 11 seconds — _Video title and final timestamp stated by player: '6-11 6-11 alright'_ - [HIGH] Playfield lights were not updating during gameplay, affecting player's ability to track game state — _Player commentary: 'The playfield lights weren't updating so I couldn't tell what I had here'_ ### Notable Quotes > "damn oh it's not dead yet it's not dead right ramp right ramp oh my god are you kidding me that was worth it not worth it Worth it!" > — **Player (IE Pinball)**, Early in video > _Reaction to ball recovery and successful shot execution_ > "The playfield lights weren't updating so I couldn't tell what I had here" > — **Player (IE Pinball)**, Mid-video > _Technical issue affecting gameplay and player awareness during critical sequence_ > "You piece of junk. I'm surprised you didn't kill me there." > — **Player (IE Pinball)**, Mid-video > _Reaction to dangerous ball routing near drain_ > "6-11 6-11 alright, Ezra where are you i a new time for you 6 11 26 or right around there that was good that was solid" > — **Player (IE Pinball)**, End of video > _Final time confirmation and self-assessment of run quality_ ### Entities | Name | Type | Context | |------|------|---------| | Iron Maiden | game | Pinball machine by Jersey Jack Pinball; subject of speedrun video | | Jersey Jack Pinball | company | Manufacturer of Iron Maiden pinball machine | | IE Pinball | person | Content creator; speedrunner performing the 900 Million Death Blow run | | Jon Hey | person | Mentioned in player commentary during gameplay | ### Topics - **Primary:** Iron Maiden speedrunning, Wizard mode execution (900 Million Death Blow), Game state management and shot sequences - **Secondary:** Playfield lighting technical issue, Ball control and drain avoidance ### Sentiment **Mixed** (0.55) — Player expresses frustration with game mechanics (playfield lighting issues, ball routing, drop targets) but satisfaction with speedrun completion time and performance. Mix of positive (successful shots) and negative (technical problems, near-drains) emotional responses throughout. ### Signals - **[product_concern]** Playfield lighting display not updating during active gameplay, affecting player's ability to track game state and make informed decisions during critical wizard mode sequence (confidence: high) — Player explicitly states: 'The playfield lights weren't updating so I couldn't tell what I had here' --- ## Transcript The Hangman is eager to meet you. Let's go! damn oh it's not dead yet it's not dead right ramp right ramp oh my god are you kidding me that was worth it not worth it Worth it! Alright. Now I can't mess up my Nickraise. Let's do it. Alright. And my loop jackpot's lit. I was actually going for just one shot on it just to get it. So when I mess up my Nickraise I won't be devastated. Yep. That's what's gonna happen here. I think I need one more. Nope, that's not it. That's definitely not it. Alright I going to go for the loop just to get it So I don make myself too angry When I mess up Icarus What do you think Do I have enough Icarus shots I think one more just to be safe. Yeah. Alright, now it's don't drain in the 11 seconds left on Icarus. Trying to get my locks right now. Oh, you piece of junk. I'm surprised you didn't kill me there. Ah, I could have used that last drop target. Thanks, game. Love you, too. Love you, too. Alright, let's get the three tomb treasures with three right orbits for the three locks. Then I've got to avoid the multiplier during the multiple. That's going to be fun. Two. I'm at good time right now. So it looks like four to five minutes to get the tomb treasure for. It would be ideal. Why'd I do that? Alright. Alright. Let get these jackpots without any 2X Ha ha ha Okay, I'll take it easy since... Don't do it AHHHHH The playfield lights weren't updating so I couldn't tell what I had here... there Alright, come on I just need the super here. Ah! Damn you super jackpot! There we go, okay, alright. Alright, now I need two extra timeouts. and bring this all right for minutes come on a travel super skill but it's not so easy in this game doesn't always go up top it did and I miss it all right now I get gotta get these targets up if I don't want you to middle whatever whatever whatever whatever Okay, I gotta get the 3x. Gotta get the 3x. I love when I double hit those. It's great. Uh I gotta slow down Trying to go too fast now There we go Hey, that's a nice one. Alright, 3x lit. Alright, now I gotta get the combos going. No, not that! Again, you pile of junk! That makes me so mad when that happens. What? worth it alright, we're lit, I just need to get it here Ed Boon, what's the time 6-11 6-11 alright, Ezra where are you i got a new time for you 6 11 26 or right around there that was good that was solid let me update that here _(Acquisition: youtube_groq_whisper, Enrichment: v3)_ --- *Exported from Journalist Tool on 2026-04-13 | Item ID: 18a3408e-c178-452c-864c-175766e3e4c0*