# Pinball Brothers Adds Bohemian Rhapsody Mini-Wizard Mode to Queen Pinball **Source:** Knapp Arcade **Type:** article **Published:** 2023-06-01 **Beat:** Pinball **URL:** https://www.knapparcade.org/pinball-brothers-adds-bohemian-rhapsody-mini-wizard-mode-to-queen-pinball --- ## Analysis Pinball Brothers announced a major code update (Version 1.0) for Queen pinball featuring a new Bohemian Rhapsody mini-wizard mode with 6 chapters, 5-ball multiball, and standalone challenge gameplay. The update launches June 2nd with a full rules video coming to YouTube the following week. The mode replicates the song's distinct structural sections and is positioned as a significant gameplay enhancement. ### Key Claims - [HIGH] Code update Version 1.0 for Queen pinball launching June 2nd — _Official announcement from Pinball Brothers; specific date provided_ - [HIGH] Bohemian Rhapsody mode includes 6 chapters covering distinct song sections (Intro, Mama, Too Late, Scaramouche, Get Out, Nothing Really Matters) — _Direct quote from official announcement describing mode structure_ - [HIGH] Mode features 5-ball multiball and playable as standalone Bohemian Challenge — _Explicitly stated in announcement opening and official description_ - [HIGH] Bohemian Rhapsody mode runs approximately 6 minutes in duration — _Official announcement states 'close to 6 minutes experience'_ - [HIGH] Rules explanation video to be uploaded to YouTube 'next week' (after June 2nd) — _Stated in both announcement summary and official quote_ ### Notable Quotes > "Bohemian Rhapsody is a lot more than just another song in the game. It is a mini-wizard mode in 6 chapters, covering all the distinct sections of this truly unique song." > — **Pinball Brothers (official announcement)**, announcement > _Defines the scope and design philosophy of the new mode—positioning it as a major feature rather than simple song integration_ > "A close to 6 minutes experience covering a vast variety of game play and emotions awaits!" > — **Pinball Brothers (official announcement)**, announcement > _Sets expectations for depth and longevity of the mini-wizard experience; emphasizes emotional/thematic ambition_ > "We advise that all try it out (well, maybe not if you're in the middle of a tournament)" > — **Pinball Brothers (official announcement)**, announcement > _Humorous acknowledgment that the 6-minute mode may be impractical for competitive play; reflects awareness of tournament constraints_ ### Entities | Name | Type | Context | |------|------|---------| | Pinball Brothers | company | Manufacturer of Alien and Queen pinball machines; releasing code update | | Queen | game | Licensed Queen music pinball machine receiving Bohemian Rhapsody mini-wizard mode via code update | | Bohemian Rhapsody | product | Classic Queen song integrated as new mini-wizard mode with 6 chapters and 5-ball multiball | | Knapp Arcade | organization | Source/news outlet covering Pinball Brothers announcement | ### Topics - **Primary:** Code Update / Software Enhancement, Game Mode Design, Licensed Music / Theme Integration - **Secondary:** Post-Launch Support ### Sentiment **Positive** (0.85) — Announcement is enthusiastic and celebratory. Pinball Brothers confident in community reception ('quite sure this mode will enhance') and inviting feedback. No negative commentary present. ### Signals - **[community_signal]** Pinball Brothers actively soliciting player feedback on new mode post-launch and planning transparent rules video tutorial (confidence: high) — Official announcement states 'let us know what you think and if there are any kinks we need to fix' and commits to YouTube rules video next week - **[community_signal]** Post-launch tutorial and content strategy: Pinball Brothers committing to YouTube rules explanation video to educate community on new mode mechanics (confidence: high) — Plans to 'upload a full feature video to our youtube channel next week' and announces Knapp Arcade will share when available - **[design_philosophy]** Structural song mapping as mini-wizard architecture: mode chapters directly mirror Bohemian Rhapsody's distinct musical sections (Intro, Mama, Too Late, Scaramouche, Get Out, Nothing Really Matters) demonstrating thematic fidelity to source material (confidence: high) — Official description explicitly lists 6 chapters aligned to song structure; developers describe covering 'all the distinct sections of this truly unique song' - **[product_concern]** Pre-release quality assurance approach: Pinball Brothers proactively asking community to identify 'kinks' post-launch, suggesting initial internal testing may be incomplete or seeking crowdsourced validation (confidence: medium) — 'let us know what you think and if there are any kinks we need to fix, but we are quite sure this mode will enhance' --- ## Transcript This morning Pinball Brothers, manufacturer of the Alien and Queen pinball machines, announced that it is about to release a new Code update (Version 1.0) for Queen, now including one of the band's most popular songs Bohemian Rhapsody in the form of a new Mini-Wizard Mode for the game that includes 6 chapters and a 5-ball Multiball. The mode will also be playable as a stand-alone Bohemian Challenge at the beginning of a game. The new code is scheduled to launch tomorrow, June 2nd. Pinball Brothers plans to upload a new video outlining the new rules to YouTube next week. I will make sure to share it here as soon as it is available. "Hi Pinheads! We are very happy to announce the release of the 1.0 game update for our @officialqueenmusic pinball – including the long-awaited song »Bohemian Rhapsody«. The update will be available on Friday June 2. We will upload a full feature video to our youtube channel next week. Feel free to share and invite all who may be interested! Bohemian Rhapsody is a lot more than just another song in the game. It is a mini-wizard mode in 6 chapters, covering all the distinct sections of this truly unique song. Starting off slowly with the Intro, followed by Mama and Too Late leading up to the up-tempo part of the song Scaramouche followed by Get Out and then ending up in Nothing Really Matters. A close to 6 minutes experience covering a vast variety of game play and emotions awaits! We advise that all try it out (well, maybe not ifyou’re in the middle of a tournament) and let us know what you think and if there are any kinks we need to fix, but we are quite sure this mode will enhance the @queen.pinball experience! Enjoy!!" _(Acquisition: raw_text, Enrichment: v1)_ --- *Exported from Journalist Tool on 2026-04-13 | Item ID: c31ce4c3-75c9-4c01-893f-84c26c8b2808*