# Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) Pinball Gameplay SDTM

**Source:** Straight Down the Middle  
**Type:** video  
**Published:** 2020-06-28  
**Duration:** 24m 7s  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fpnfd8uDHH8

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## Analysis

This is raw gameplay footage from Straight Down the Middle playing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles pinball. The video captures extended gameplay with audio from the machine (voice callouts, music, and game dialog) mixed with minimal commentary from the content creator. The footage demonstrates various modes, ramps, and turtle character selection mechanics from the 2020 Stern game.

### Notable Quotes

> "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Mousers, defend yourselves my sons."
> — **TMNT Pinball Game (Shredder character voice)**, early gameplay
> _Demonstrates the game's voice acting and character dialog integration from the 1987 animated series._

> "It's pizza time, dudes."
> — **TMNT Pinball Game (character voice)**, mid-gameplay
> _Example of iconic TMNT catchphrase integration into pinball gameplay callouts._

> "You are now the Raphael Champion."
> — **TMNT Pinball Game (voice callout)**, end-game screen
> _Shows game progression and character-specific achievement messaging based on selected turtle._

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | game | 2020 Stern Pinball licensed game being played in this gameplay footage. |
| Stern Pinball | company | Manufacturer of the TMNT pinball machine featured in this gameplay. |
| Straight Down the Middle | organization | YouTube channel/content creator producing this pinball gameplay video. |
| Shredder | product | Antagonist character featured prominently in TMNT game voice callouts and modes. |
| Raphael | product | Selectable turtle character in TMNT pinball; achieved championship status in this gameplay. |

### Topics

- **Primary:** TMNT Pinball Gameplay, Voice Acting and Character Integration
- **Secondary:** Game Modes and Turtle Selection, Licensed IP Implementation

### Sentiment

**Positive** (0.75) — The gameplay appears successful with extended play, mode completion, and champion achievement. Game dialog and features seem to be functioning well. Content creator's tone (where discernible) is enthusiastic about the game.

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## Transcript

 More pizza and more pinball! Sorry to bring our game to an early conclusion. Choose your turtle. Very good, my people. Master Shredder, construction on the mousers is complete. I think it's time for a field test on those accursed. Turtles! Mousers, defend yourselves my sons. Fogus! We must continue the fight. You little creepers! Retreat! Your mousers have done splendidly, Baxter! Shoot the inner loop or center ramp. Pick a turtle. We have to save the city. Zapiel. Zapiel, chosen. You can not dance by your skill shots. That was beautiful, Raphael. Here we go. Nothing can stop the almighty Krang. Allow me to show you my new toy, the Retro Mutant Ray. With that gun, he can turn us back into ordinary turtles. We must save Master Splinter. Lock the door, Shredder. Gah, collected mutants. The turtle van is ready to roll! Bill, you are close to your last tiles. Hey, you're a pretty good shot for a blind guy. Sorry, fresh out. Would you settle for a knuckle sandwich? Turtle Cow and Munchie Ball! Oh, my God. Go again? Yes. Hey, you're a pretty good shot for a blind guy. I know. It's a party, dude. Come on, brother. Hit me with your best shot. You bet I will. Hey, Mikey, what did you order for us this time? Hey, guys, those aren't chefs. They're foot soldiers. It's pizza time, dudes. Last one out is a rotten anchovy. I love it when you set my heart at rest. Thank you Super Mario Masotto questo ma pray Direction Wow Guys, it's been a slice my Son, you have all fought well Weird looking dudes. Get to the right ramp as quickly as you can. Hurry up! Shoot the right round! Let's get going! Your episodes are looped, my son. Once I add this reactor core to the pizza-o-meter, we can get pizza delivered from any dimension in the known universe. Slayer! I'll take that you miserable mutants you miserable fools Splendid! At last! Not so fast, friend. Come on, Bunga. Not so fast, friend. Have your victory. Five, two, three, four. One more light to start episode. Perhaps it's time to fight fire with fire. I have a job for you, Slash. We're back in the corner, Slash. Give up. Yes. He transported us to Dimension X. What? He's too strong. Retreat. Well done, Slash. Ed Boon! Ed Boon! Hey, you got a great game, sport! Yes! I'll be there up to no good! Get to the right ramp as quickly as you can. Be patient, you have more time. Shoot the enemy, or shoot the enemy. Thank you for watching Oh Very good, my people. Here we go. I want those turtles to just suffer. Those wretched reptiles are breaking in. Welcome, Turtles! Please allow my robots to take your coats! Shredder, you have to do something! What is it now, friend? I'm already making your blasted body! Not nice enough! Yes, I know you did it! My party is complete! What poor guests those turtles are! Leaving without saying goodbye! Ha ha ha! Shoot the left ramp to start. Team up. John Youssi, the guys are missing. What are we waiting for? Let's go get them. Get them, you bumbling idiots! You are never going to win, Poitou! One more life to start episode. All one lock. 2X scoring will help you defeat the Shredder. Raphael, you must hone your skills. Shoot the right ramp. Thank you Fall to lock It's almost pizza time, dudes. Shoot the left ramp for your skill shot. Here we go Yep How's it going in there, boss? Stop interrupting me And get watched for those men of some turtle Hey you kids No loitering. Last one out is a rotten and chubby. I love it when he says lines like that. Here we go! Make your beats a super checkbox, dude It'll give that a little footbeat Nothing can stop me, I'm like a ray I'm working the food on his toes Battle again, lit. There's a jackpot. Jackpot. Jackpot. Close that bucket, sir. Just fine. We're on them like cheese on pizza. You have given me nothing but empty privacy. Thank you. I'll teach you some manners! Only one more! Another level? How many levels are there? Winner? I want to talk to you! Enter your initials. Who the fuck? Great score! You are now the Raphael Champion. You haven't seen the last of me, mutants This is only the beginning Ninja Turtles, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Heroes in a half shell Turtle power, they're the world's most missile fighting team We really hit the turtle They're heroes in a half shell And they're queen Hey, get a grip. When the evil Shredder attacks, these turtle boys don't cut him no slack. He is mutant Ninja Turtles. He is mutant Ninja Turtles. He's gonna talk them to penitentiary. He's a radical rapper. He's not only a start-up pillow dance machine. That's a fact check. Raphael is cool, my crew. Give me a break. I can land your goal. It's a party do. Party do. Hey you, you need to turn off the TV

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