# ABBA VOYAGE & ARRIVAL ANNOUNCED **Source:** Pinball News Website **Type:** article **Published:** 2024-04-04 **Beat:** Pinball **URL:** https://www.pinballnews.com/site/2024/04/04/pinball-brothers-reveals-abba --- ## Analysis Pinball Brothers announced their third title, ABBA, in two limited editions: Arrival (500 units, $9,995) featuring 1976-era band imagery with geometric design, and Voyage (300 units, $10,995) based on the Voyage holographic stage show. The game features a six-ball, three-flipper playfield with a helicopter ball-lock, motorized disco mirror ball, and 20+ ABBA tracks. Launch party scheduled for April 6, 2024 in Örebro, Sweden, marking exactly 50 years since ABBA won Eurovision. ### Key Claims - [HIGH] ABBA game is Pinball Brothers' third title — _Article opening states 'their third title'_ - [HIGH] Arrival Limited Edition limited to maximum 500 units at $9,995 MSRP — _Feature matrix and pricing section explicitly state production limit and MSRP_ - [HIGH] Voyage Collector Edition limited to maximum 300 units at $10,995 MSRP — _Feature matrix and pricing section explicitly state production limit and MSRP_ - [HIGH] Game uses Pinball Brothers' new Razorback+ electronics system with end-of-stroke switches — _Playfield description states 'using Pinball Brothers' new Razorback+ electronics system'_ - [HIGH] Over 20 ABBA songs included in gameplay, with 16 confirmed tracks listed — _Article states 'over twenty ABBA tracks incorporated' and provides list of first 16_ - [HIGH] Playfield designed by Alexander Spohr, sound by Olof Gustafsson, video by Kelly Mazurowski, artwork by Andreas Bennwik — _Credits explicitly listed in opening paragraphs_ - [HIGH] Launch party on April 6, 2024 marks exactly 50 years since ABBA won Eurovision with 'Waterloo' — _Article states 'marks exactly 50 years to the day since ABBA won the Eurovision Song Content'_ - [HIGH] Voyage Collector Edition features assets from Voyage holographic stage show in London — _Article describes Voyage edition using 'assets from the Voyage holographic stage show currently running in London'_ ### Notable Quotes > "The playfield is the same on both versions and is a three-flippered, six-ball game using Pinball Brothers' new Razorback+ electronics system which adds end-of-stroke switches to the flippers for improved feel and control." > — **Pinball News article** > _Technical specification of core gameplay mechanics and new electronics platform_ > "With the management of Pinball Brothers now based wholly in Sweden, the company is proud to celebrate the band's achievements." > — **Pinball News article** > _Indicates Pinball Brothers relocated management to Sweden and is using ABBA (Swedish band) as thematic fit for their new base_ > "Probably the most prominent feature is the helicopter which was used in an earlier tease for the game. This locks – and releases – balls for multiball." > — **Pinball News article** > _Describes key mechanical feature and its function in multiball mode_ ### Entities | Name | Type | Context | |------|------|---------| | Pinball Brothers | company | Pinball game manufacturer; third title ABBA; management now based wholly in Sweden | | ABBA | game | Pinball machine by Pinball Brothers; two editions (Arrival/Voyage); announced 2024 | | Alexander Spohr | person | Playfield designer for ABBA pinball | | Olof Gustafsson | person | Sound designer for ABBA pinball | | Kelly Mazurowski | person | Video graphics designer for ABBA pinball | | Andreas Bennwik | person | Cabinet/playfield artist for ABBA pinball | | Örebro | event | Swedish city hosting ABBA pinball launch party on April 6, 2024 | | Voyage (ABBA show) | product | Holographic stage show in London; Voyage Collector Edition uses assets from this show; planned Las Vegas expansion | | Razorback+ electronics | product | New electronics system by Pinball Brothers with end-of-stroke flipper switches | | Eurovision Song Contest | event | ABBA won in 1974 with 'Waterloo'; 50-year anniversary being celebrated with April 6 launch | | Arrival Limited Edition | product | ABBA game edition; 500 units max; $9,995 MSRP; 1976-era band imagery with geometric design | | Voyage Collector Edition | product | ABBA game edition; 300 units max; $10,995 MSRP; holographic stage show aesthetic | | Pinball News | organization | Source of article; attending launch party April 6-7 | ### Topics - **Primary:** Game Announcement & Release, Limited Edition Strategy, Playfield Mechanics & Design, Pricing & Market Positioning - **Secondary:** IP Licensing & Brand Partnership, Manufacturing & Technical Innovation ### Sentiment **Positive** (0.85) — Article presents announcement in enthusiastic, detailed manner with extensive playfield and artwork coverage. No criticism or concerns raised. Positive framing of design choices, limited edition strategy, and launch event. Language is celebratory regarding ABBA anniversary tie-in. ### Signals - **[business_signal]** Pinball Brothers establishing itself as third-game manufacturer with increasingly sophisticated production (two editions, new electronics, notable design team including Kelly Mazurowski) (confidence: medium) — Third title; new Razorback+ electronics; assembled team includes established artist/designer Kelly Mazurowski; production planning for 800 total units - **[event_signal]** Launch party scheduled April 6, 2024 in Örebro, Sweden; date timed to 50-year anniversary of ABBA's Eurovision 'Waterloo' victory (April 6, 1974) (confidence: high) — Article states launch 'marks exactly 50 years to the day since ABBA won the Eurovision Song Content with their song, Waterloo' - **[market_signal]** Pricing at $9,995/$10,995 positions ABBA in premium boutique market segment; production capped at 500/300 units suggests FOMO-driven limited collector strategy (confidence: high) — MSRP $9,995 and $10,995; explicit production maximums of 500 and 300 units; two distinct collector editions - **[personnel_signal]** Pinball Brothers management now wholly based in Sweden, indicating relocation/expansion in Nordic region (confidence: medium) — Article states 'With the management of Pinball Brothers now based wholly in Sweden' and positions this as context for celebrating Swedish band ABBA - **[announcement]** Official announcement of Pinball Brothers' ABBA pinball with full specifications, artwork, and two-tier limited edition strategy (confidence: high) — Comprehensive article with multiple playfield photos, feature matrix, production limits, and pricing for both editions - **[product_strategy]** Two-tier limited edition strategy: Arrival focuses on 1976 aesthetic with geometric design (500 units, $9,995), Voyage features holographic stage show assets (300 units, $10,995), same playfield but different backglass/cabinet artwork (confidence: high) — Feature matrix explicitly shows differences; Voyage production lower and priced $1,000 higher; different artistic treatments described - **[technology_signal]** Pinball Brothers introducing new Razorback+ electronics system featuring end-of-stroke flipper switches for improved control (confidence: high) — Article states 'using Pinball Brothers' new Razorback+ electronics system which adds end-of-stroke switches to the flippers for improved feel and control' - **[licensing_signal]** ABBA licensing deal includes use of 20+ classic tracks and assets from official Voyage holographic stage show, indicating active IP holder partnership (confidence: high) — 20+ ABBA songs incorporated; Voyage edition uses 'assets from the Voyage holographic stage show'; both editions include video content from stage show --- ## Transcript Pinball Brothers have released more details and pictures of their third title, based on the Swedish band ABBA. [![The playfield of the new ABBA game](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/abba/306-abba-684x1024.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/abba/306-abba.jpg) The playfield of the new ABBA game The playfield design is by Alexander Alexander Spohr, with sound design by [Olof Olof Gustafsson](https://www.mobygames.com/person/597/olof-Olof Gustafsson/), video graphics by [Kelly Mazurowski](https://www.instagram.com/kellymazurowski/) and cabinet/playfield artwork by [Andreas Andreas Bennwik](https://andreasbennwik.se/). The game comes in two versions – Arrival Limited Edition (maximum 500 units) and Voyage Collector Edition (maximum 300 units). The Arrival Edition uses representations of the band from 1976, the year of the Arrival album release along with a clean, understated geometric design. Here are some pictures of the Arrival Limited Edition model. [![The Arrival Limited Edition model of ABBA](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/abba/101-abba-1024x1024.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/abba/101-abba.jpg) The Arrival Limited Edition model of ABBA [![The Arrival Limited Edition backglass artwork](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/abba/017-abba-1024x576.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/abba/017-abba.jpg) The Arrival Limited Edition backglass artwork [![The backglass image in the game](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/abba/102-abba-1024x1024.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/abba/102-abba.jpg) The backglass image in the game [![The backbox side artwork](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/abba/104-abba-1024x1024.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/abba/104-abba.jpg) The backbox side artwork [![The cabinet side artwork](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/abba/103-abba-1024x1024.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/abba/103-abba.jpg) The cabinet side artwork The Voyage Collector Edition uses assets from the Voyage holographic stage show currently running in London. Details of plans to establish a second Voyage show at a custom-built venue in Las Vegas were recently announced, although that is yet to be confirmed as is a prospective date for the launch. Here’s the Voyage Collector Edition of ABBA. [![The ABBA Collector Edition game](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/abba/201-abba-842x1024.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/abba/201-abba.jpg) The ABBA Collector Edition game [![The backglass image from the ABBA game](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/abba/001-abba.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/abba/001-abba.jpg) The backglass image from the ABBA Voyage game [![The backglass artwork in the game](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/abba/202-abba-1024x952.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/abba/202-abba.jpg) The backglass artwork in the game [![The backbox side artwork](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/abba/204-abba-1024x1024.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/abba/204-abba.jpg) The backbox side artwork [![The cabinet artwork from the Collector Edition](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/abba/018-abba-1024x576.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/abba/018-abba.jpg) The cabinet artwork from the Collector Edition [![The cabinet artwork on the game](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/abba/203-abba-1024x1024.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/abba/203-abba.jpg) The cabinet artwork on the game Both editions include additional video content taken from the stage show to complement the promotional videos for all twenty-plus classic ABBA songs used. Both versions also come with a special model-specific goodie box. The bottom apron includes interactive lighting effects as does the backbox illumination. There are also outputs for backbox add-ons such as toppers. So, let’s move on to what’s on that playfield. The playfield is the same on both versions and is a three-flippered, six-ball game using Pinball Brothers’ new Razorback+ electronics system which adds end-of-stroke switches to the flippers for improved feel and control. [![The ABBA playfield](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/abba/305-abba-1024x737.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/abba/305-abba.jpg) The ABBA playfield Probably the most prominent feature is the helicopter which was used in an earlier tease for the game. This locks – and releases – balls for multiball. [![The ball-locking helicopter](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/abba/301-abba-1024x1024.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/abba/301-abba.jpg) The ball-locking helicopter [![The helicopter is fed by a VUK protected by a drop target](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/abba/304-abba-1024x1024.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/abba/304-abba.jpg) The helicopter is fed by a VUK protected by a drop target It’s almost inevitable that the game would include a motorised disco mirror ball and, sure enough, it does. ![The mirror ball in the back right of the playfield](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/abba/303-abba-1024x1024.jpg) The mirror ball in the back right of the playfield In the picture above you can also see some of the shots available from the upper-left flipper as well as the right ramp. Beneath the helicopter is a scoop, while to the left is the clear left ramp with a diverter to either feed the ball back to the left inlane or into a whirlpool which drops into the left orbit lane. [![The scoop and left ramp with a whirlpool at the top](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/abba/308-abba-1024x740.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/abba/308-abba.jpg) The scoop and left ramp with a whirlpool at the top There are four (A-B-B-A) pop bumpers with a rebound to increase the ball action in the right pops area, a Take – A Chance – On Me standup target bank and a ‘Song Contest’ 3-bank of drop targets, as well as a trio of spinners found in the left, right and inner orbit lanes. ![The ABBA playfield](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/abba/307-abba-1024x740.jpg) The ABBA playfield The storyline for the game’s rules is rather more esoteric than you might expect. It’s probably best if we let Pinball Brothers explain the game’s objectives. [![Got that?](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/abba/022-abba-1024x291.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/abba/022-abba.jpg) Got that? The game will premiere at a special launch party being held in the Swedish city of Örebro starting at 6pm local time Saturday 6th April. Pinball News will be there to report on all the action and (hopefully) bring you some gameplay video. The date of the launch party is significant as it marks exactly 50 years to the day since ABBA won the Eurovision Song Content with their song, *Waterloo*. With the management of Pinball Brothers now based wholly in Sweden, the company is proud to celebrate the band’s achievements. [![Pinball Brothers' message](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/abba/019-abba-1024x276.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/abba/019-abba.jpg) Pinball Brothers’ message Obviously an ABBA pinball has to include plenty of classic ABBA tracks and the Pinball Brothers’ game doesn’t disappoint, with over twenty ABBA tracks incorporated into the gameplay. Some of those tracks are yet to be revealed, but we can bring you details of the first sixteen: | | | | --- | --- | | Dancing Queen Does Your Mother Know Eagle Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight) Knowing Me, Knowing You Mamma Mia Money, Money, Money Ring Ring | S.O.S. Summer Night City Super Trouper Take A Chance On Me The Winner Takes It All Tiger Voulez-Vous Waterloo | | | | The first sixteen ABBA tracks revealed The company has also provided a feature matrix comparing the two models. The Arrival Limited Edition (500 units) has a MRSP of US$9,995 while the Voyage Collector Edition is priced $1,000 higher at US$10,995. [![The feature matrix for the two models of ABBA](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/abba/021-abba-588x1024.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/abba/021-abba-scaled.jpg) The feature matrix for the two models of ABBA [![The Voyage and Arrival models](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/abba/013-abba-1024x576.jpg)](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/abba/013-abba.jpg) The Voyage and Arrival models We’ll be back with much more from the ABBA launch party this weekend, so check back for all the latest news right here at Pinball News. _(Acquisition: raw_text, Enrichment: v1)_ --- *Exported from Journalist Tool on 2026-04-13 | Item ID: e4171c08-c9c7-46c3-8e7b-494933e18f78*