# Jaws Pro 0.88 Code Release - 4th of July Mini-Wizard Mode!

**Source:** Don't Panic Flip  
**Type:** video  
**Published:** 2024-04-26  
**Duration:** 3m 21s  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2cLvQSlsoE

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## Analysis

Video showcases gameplay of Jaws Pro 0.88 code update featuring a new 4th of July-themed mini-wizard mode. The host plays through the mode, demonstrating beach-reopening mechanics, fireworks collection, and combo sequences. The update introduces holiday-themed gameplay elements with positive reception of the ramp combo mechanics.

### Key Claims

- [HIGH] Jaws Pro 0.88 code has been released — _Video title and gameplay demonstration of the update_
- [HIGH] The update includes a 4th of July-themed mini-wizard mode — _Host explicitly plays through '4th of July mini-wizard mode' with fireworks and beach-reopening mechanics_
- [HIGH] The mode involves reopening beaches and collecting fireworks for Super Jackpot — _Gameplay dialogue: 'Collect Super Jackpot Tee'd Off reopen a closed beach' and 'Boat lights at 25 fireworks for Super Jackpot'_
- [HIGH] Ramp combos are a core mechanic in the mode — _Host repeatedly hits combo sequences and states 'I'm loving these combos here. This is awesome' and 'those ramp combos feel really good'_

### Notable Quotes

> "I'm loving these combos here. This is awesome. I just want Tee'd Off do this all day long. I feel empowered."
> — **Don (host)**, midway through gameplay
> _Positive reaction to the new combo mechanics in the mode_

> "that was that was Papa Duke cool not gonna lie those ramp combos feel really good when you get them going"
> — **Don (host)**, end of gameplay
> _Final endorsement of the mode design and combo flow; likely references Papa Duke's involvement in Jaws design_

> "Collect Super Jackpot Tee'd Off reopen a closed beach. Mode ends when all beaches become closed."
> — **Game callout (DMD/audio)**, during mode explanation
> _Core mode objective and win condition explanation_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| Jaws Pro | game | Stern Pinball machine receiving 0.88 code update with holiday-themed mini-wizard mode |
| Stern Pinball | company | Manufacturer of Jaws Pro pinball machine |
| Don | person | Host of Don't Panic Flip, playing through the new Jaws Pro code update |
| Jon Hey | person | Mentioned as J2, acknowledged for following/supporting the channel; co-host or personality from adjacent pinball community |
| Papa Duke | person | Referenced at end of gameplay, likely involved in Jaws Pro design; host attributes cool gameplay design to him |

### Topics

- **Primary:** Code updates and new game modes, Jaws Pro gameplay mechanics and design, Holiday-themed seasonal content
- **Secondary:** Ramp combo design and flow, Community engagement and streaming

### Sentiment

**Positive** (0.85) — Host expresses genuine enthusiasm for the new mode mechanics, combo flow, and overall gameplay experience. Language is warm and appreciative throughout.

### Signals

- **[community_signal]** Stern maintaining Jaws Pro engagement through seasonal themed code updates, demonstrating commitment to live-service content development (confidence: high) — Holiday-specific mini-wizard mode release timed to July 4th with thematic elements (fireworks, holiday callouts)
- **[design_philosophy]** Ramp combo mechanics prioritized in new mode design, emphasizing skill-based sequential shot execution (confidence: medium) — Host repeatedly praises combo flow; mode appears structured around hitting multiple ramp shots in sequence for increasing rewards
- **[product_strategy]** Jaws Pro 0.88 code update adds thematic 4th of July mini-wizard mode with new beach/fireworks mechanics, representing ongoing post-release content development (confidence: high) — Video demonstrates playable 4th of July-themed mode with beach reopening objectives and fireworks collection mechanics integrated into existing gameplay

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## Transcript

All right, we're ready to capture our tiger shark, or we can get to our mini wizard mode. Let's do the mini wizard mode, shall we? There's one. There's two. And hey, J2, I don't know if I said it earlier, but thank you so much for the follow. It's all good. You got this. You are close to lighting those fireworks. You have two beachgoers from rescue. Oh, yeah, that's right. the one impossible shot because of all the air balls and then the left side which I just can't hit because you know reasons alright obviously it wants me to hit that shot cool we did the thing the beaches are open and people are having a wonderful time 4th of July shoot lit shots to add fireworks and to keep the beach open Got it. Boat lights at 25 fireworks for Super Jackpot. 25, okay, got it. Collect Super Jackpot to reopen a closed beach. Mode ends when all beaches become closed. Okay. Okay. Solid start Alright George Hit a shot There one let start hitting some combos here there two there's three there's four awesome there's five there's six okay ten fireworks seven get up there get up there What do we need here? Fourth of July, Super Jackpot is at four, so now we need that shot. That shot, good, good. That shot looks good. That looks good. That looks good. Sure. I'm loving these combos here. This is awesome. I just want to do this all day long. I feel empowered. Double super jackpot. Double super jackpot for 72. Now, if we had a machete, it seems like that would have been cool. That was a firework show right there. That was a lot of fun. So we're still in this mode, but we have to close all the beaches. And I think, I don't know if I'm counting up or counting down. Let's see. and that's all she wrote still we got a super jackpot out of it that was that was pretty cool not gonna lie those ramp combos feel really good when you get them going

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*Exported from Journalist Tool on 2026-04-13 | Item ID: 961f1797-15d3-431e-af65-e346318a2d27*
