# Turner Pinball @ Expo 2023

**Source:** Turner Pinball  
**Type:** video  
**Published:** 2023-10-24  
**Duration:** 5m 54s  
**Beat:** Pinball

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

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## Analysis

Turner Pinball reports positive reception for Ninja Eclipse at Pinball Expo 2023 in Chicago, where two machines accumulated over 1200 plays each. The team highlights the game's playfield layout, flow, and unique mechanical features including a scoop-to-scoop shot and upper flipper with sword ramp.

### Key Claims

- [HIGH] Ninja Eclipse machines at Pinball Expo 2023 each had over 1200 plays — _Turner Pinball official video, opening statement about Expo experience_
- [HIGH] Ninja Eclipse features a scoop-to-scoop shot and upper flipper with sword ramp as unique mechanical elements — _Turner Pinball, describing game design highlights_
- [HIGH] Playfield layout and flow received positive feedback from Expo attendees — _Turner Pinball reporting community reception_

### Notable Quotes

> "We brought two of our Ninja Eclipse pinball machines up there so everyone could see them and play them. Each of the machines had over 1200 plays while we were up there and the machines looked and performed great."
> — **Turner Pinball representative**, Opening
> _Quantifies strong interest and engagement with Ninja Eclipse at major industry event_

> "I think people really liked the playfield layout and the flow of the game. We have some unique shots like the scoop to scoop shot and also the upper flipper with the sword ramp."
> — **Turner Pinball representative**, Mid-video
> _Highlights specific design features that resonated with players_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| Turner Pinball | company | Pinball manufacturer and developer of Ninja Eclipse |
| Ninja Eclipse | game | Turner Pinball's pinball machine title showcased at Pinball Expo 2023 |
| Pinball Expo 2023 | event | Major pinball industry event held in Chicago where Ninja Eclipse was publicly demonstrated |

### Signals

- **[event_signal]** Ninja Eclipse achieved 1200+ plays per machine during Pinball Expo 2023, indicating strong player interest and engagement (confidence: high) — Turner Pinball official report of machine play counts at Expo
- **[gameplay_signal]** Positive community feedback on Ninja Eclipse's playfield layout, flow, and unique mechanical shots (scoop-to-scoop, upper flipper sword ramp) (confidence: high) — Direct statement: 'people really liked the playfield layout and the flow of the game'
- **[product_launch]** Ninja Eclipse publicly playable at Pinball Expo 2023 with positive performance metrics and community reception (confidence: high) — Two machines present at Expo with 1200+ plays each, reported positive feedback
- **[community_signal]** Ninja Eclipse generated strong enthusiasm at Expo with high play counts and favorable feedback on design and mechanics (confidence: high) — High play volume, machines 'looked and performed great', positive feedback on layout and flow

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## Transcript

Howdy pinball community! My team and I just got back from Pinball Expo up in Chicago and we had a great time. We brought two of our Ninja Eclipse pinball machines up there so everyone could see them and play them. Each of the machines had over 1200 plays while we were up there and the machines looked and performed great. We got a ton of great feedback. I think people really liked the playfield layout and the flow of the game. We have some unique shots like the scoop to scoop shot and also the upper flipper with the sword ramp. Ekspo Ease Gogi Backe to the Future GR A J J J J then some exciting multi balls So I share that with you now Battle is lit! The money is lit. Shoot the shrine's poop. Battle is lit! Avoid shots lit with fire.Hit rock! A logical choice A A This is a A.I.N. The South Shore Jackpot Jackpot Super Jackpot Super Jackpot Extra Balls List Travelling Hooks All Web All Web Spinner Bells Selected Spinner Frenzy Jackpot Jackpot Aarone C. Who the heck do you think you are? Shut up! I heard that you have a lot of cash up your back Where is it? A well truth to the age of quest Come on give me A little of that Yeah you have some What Yes The EASTER BALL TO THE FUTURE A.A.G.B.R.A.T.E.Y. Thank you for watching! Please subscribe to our channel, and I'll see you soon!

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*Exported from Journalist Tool on 2026-08-04 | Item ID: 23d92201-7625-4212-b72a-26c8319be077*