Elton John is a Jersey Jack Pinball game released in 2023, designed by Steve Richie. It is a music-themed pinball machine that has been widely praised for its excellent shooting mechanics, flipper feel, beautiful layout, and superior flow compared to other recent releases. The game has maintained strong market value and is ranked #8 on the Pinside Top 100, representing a successful entry in the music-themed pinball category despite initial skepticism about its mass-market appeal.
Elton John is the most satisfying Jersey Jack game to shoot mechanically
Elton John had very low initial market expectations but has been steadily gaining appreciation
Elton John is Steve Ritchie's closest shooting layout match to Addams Family since that game
Elton John (JJP) had very low initial sales that built through word-of-mouth
Pinball machine featuring Rocket Man multiball with distinctive lighting and thruster effects cited as exemplary moment design
Jersey Jack Pinball game based on Elton John theme; referenced as recent/new title in museum context
Spike 2 pinball machine; mentioned as modern era title in 1990s-style collection segment
Referenced in title as IP theme for a pinball machine; mentioned in song lyrics from 'Crocodile Rock'
Jersey Jack Pinball machine praised by Gonzo for stunning artwork (Chris Frenchy), excellent flipper feel, thematic integration, and broad appeal despite initial community skepticism
Jersey Jack Pinball title; favorite of Neil; different feel from typical JJP games
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Elton John is as close to Bally Williams shooting style as any modern game
Elton John shoots better than Evil Dead
Elton John by Jersey Jack Pinball uses tight butter shots and orbit-based gameplay similar to 1990s pinball design
Elton John is a phenomenal game designed by Steve Ritchie with Star Trek-like gameplay mechanics
The Elton John machine has exceptional flow and shot variety
The light show on Elton John is unrivaled in the market
Elton John is arguably one of the greatest games in the last 10 years
Elton John recorded call-outs for the pinball game during studio time scheduled for his Rocket Club podcast while on tour
Elton John pinball has strong market momentum
Elton John hype will fade once players move beyond honeymoon phase and seek deeper narrative/storyline
Elton John's flipper mechanics feel more like Stern than typical JJP design
If Elton John had a Led Zeppelin theme instead, sales would be dramatically different
Don's perceived value for Elton John is approximately $8,500, not $15,000
Elton John Collector's Edition is priced at $15,000
Elton John pinball is excellent and shoots like crazy
Elton John (JJP) has superior shot layout and aesthetics to most modern pinball machines
Elton John is not selling very well for Stern
Elton John is holding $12,000 in the used market with negotiation possible down to $11,500
Elton John pinball features a physical ball lock mechanism within a piano toy that divers balls for certain multiballs
Elton John's rule set features Signature Stage multiballs based on different decades of Elton John's career (1970s Hollywood, 1975 Los Angeles, etc.)
Elton John features an animated Elton John toy that plays a physical piano, can spin, and interacts with players during gameplay
The game's design creates multiple layers of objectives beyond just completing modes, including albums, awards, and milestone systems
Collector's Edition includes lasers and TV screens in the topper and features different Elton John figure in Dodgers jersey
Elton John is quintessential Steve Ritchie design
Elton John features fast flowy shots characteristic of Ritchie's design philosophy
Champ Multiball is one of the greatest moments Zach has experienced in pinball
The center backstage shot design is clever because it allows ball holds for screen moments and feeds back to upper flipper for repeatable shots
Elton John features hundreds or thousands of LEDs throughout the machine
The Platinum Edition comes stock with interior art blades, Radicals side art with glitter/gloss, metallic trimming, powder coating, and topper
The Platinum Edition of Elton John comes stock with interior art blades, glitter, metallic trimming, powder coating, and a topper
Elton John pinball features LED-driven piano toy with RGB display showing fire, text, and Elton John imagery
Elton John Pinball's Collector's Edition includes laser enhancements above the Platinum Edition
The Champ multiball mode requires hitting approximately 45 album sets to unlock
Elton John pinball features three flippers: two at the bottom and one upper flipper
Elton John appeals to unexpected demographics including 20-30 year olds discovering the music
Elton John earned more in its first two weeks than Venom made in an entire month at Electric Bat Arcade
Elton John pinball will arrive at Electric Bat within 2-3 weeks
Elton John's portrayal in Rocketman unfairly blames his personality flaws on childhood trauma and drug use rather than accepting personal responsibility
Elton John loses $2,000 to $3,000 in value the moment it's unboxed
Elton John has too many slow songs to work well as a pinball theme
Elton John contains 16 Elton John songs including Pinball Wizard
Elton John is the fastest Jersey Jack Pinball game ever created
Elton John has recycled layout design reminiscent of Star Trek Spider three-flipper configuration
Elton John is designed by Steve Ritchie with art by Christopher Franchi
Elton John has approximately 1500+ LEDs underneath the playfield
Elton John wizard mode was not fully coded and caused game crash during Expo testing
Elton John has sold over 300 million albums globally
Elton John was actively involved in the creative process of the game
Elton John's licensing deal for Captain Fantastic cost Bally only a couple dozen pinball machines, including one for Elton and one for his mother
Mark Ritchie's Elton John game will not sell out day one despite mechanical improvements over Godfather and Toy Story 4
Elton John has more fans than Kiss, Rush, and Guns N' Roses combined
Jersey Jack Pinball machine; Neil owned one briefly but experienced USB-C board failures; secondary market price ~8-10K GBP; poor location economics
Pinball machine; described as fun and getting consistent play from Foghorn Leghorn due to enjoyable theme and mechanics
Jersey Jack Pinball game; subject of Kaneda's past criticism; Orbital Albert praises as beautiful machine with good shot layout
Stern Pinball title; Don identifies mechanical parallels to Star Trek: TNG
Jersey Jack Pinball game; released as part of recent rapid-release cycle
Spooky Pinball machine, themed to Elton John; discussed as example of game lacking significant custom mod ecosystem despite beautiful aesthetics
Jersey Jack machine; complex ruleset; used as example of theme misfit for redemption arcade strategy
Jersey Jack Pinball's upcoming major release equivalent to Stern's Jaws
Jersey Jack game with 70-volt sling coils; features graphic equalizer for audio customization
Jersey Jack Pinball release; Platinum edition art being voted on in People's Choice Awards; cited as overpriced ($12,000); not selling well; games stockpiling at distributors.
Jersey Jack title; best shooting JJP game; experiencing increased CE production volume; distributors (Automated/Mike) stocking inventory; song selection limited (12-16 tracks, many non-high-energy), potential future code updates possible but unlikely.
Jersey Jack game; Kaneda speculates it may follow Pirates of the Caribbean pattern of initial hype followed by value decline
Stern music-themed pinball game with strong market momentum; sets competitive bar for other music-themed releases like ABBA
Premium pinball machine with superior sound and artwork compared to Star Wars Pro at same price point
Jersey Jack game; initially controversial community reception, but high casual player engagement post-release; praised for capturing artist's essence; available with topper and high-end cabinet art
Jersey Jack Pinball game designed by Steve Ritchie; launched in late 2023; positive reception reported; described as 'love letter' to Elton John; flowy, fast gameplay typical of Steve Ritchie designs
Jersey Jack release criticized for high price ($12K+) despite quality; noted for flipper improvements that other JJP games should follow
Recent Stern pinball release; Erika expresses desire to own it as a Christmas gift.
2023 pinball release with Christopher Franchi art, exceptional flow design comparable to Star Trek
Jersey Jack Pinball machine; universally praised; addresses flipper weakness issues; Martino critical of Elton John (person) but loves the game
Jersey Jack game cited as having limited mechanical complexity; secondary market depreciation data provided
Jersey Jack designer Steve Ritchie; described by Kaneda as best-shooting JJP game but 'recycled idea' and safe bet
Stern title; mentioned positively for visual presentation when lit alongside Harry Potter
Recent Stern release mentioned in list of games examined for mechanical innovation; part of broader critique of recent game design
Jersey Jack game praised by Kaneda as most satisfying to shoot but criticized for poor video integration and soundtrack fatigue
Jersey Jack pinball machine; designed by Steve Ritchie; exceptional location earner at Electric Bat; appealing to broad demographic including younger players
Jersey Jack Pinball's new release; $12k (standard) and $15k (CE); praised aesthetically but criticized as poor ROI for operators due to weak licensing appeal
Jersey Jack game where Retro Ralph felt flipper improvements and learned gameplay from Rob at Electric Playground
Jersey Jack Pinball game; experienced coil seizure failure; Platinum Edition priced at $15,000+; sales concerns due to pricing
Jersey Jack game released 11 months before Avatar; converted skeptics into buyers; marked JJP's shift toward stronger theme execution and production values
Jersey Jack's newest release at Expo; features three-flipper layout, Rocketman feature, ~1500 LEDs, three earned multiballs, wizard mode (unfinished); available in Collectors Edition and Platinum editions with acrylic toppers; had longest queues at Expo alongside Pulp Fiction
Keith Elwin design with well-executed upper flipper mini-gameplay
Jersey Jack Pinball game released October 2023; Kaneda reports poor sales reception and predicts it will be sales failure
Jersey Jack game; Collector's Edition $12,000-$15,000; poor market reception and pre-order enthusiasm; follows Godfather and Toy Story 4
Jersey Jack Pinball machine; well-designed but overpriced; Platinum editions sitting unsold at distributor warehouses
JJP game; Kaneda analyzes its pricing, COGS, and content depth; uses it as primary case study for margin criticism; notes CE uses Toy Story 4 leftover screens
Jersey Jack game by Steve Ritchie; expected end of 2023; loaded with features; critical for JJP's turnaround
Stern Pinball release by Steve Ritchie; Platinum Edition at $11,200 unsold at distributor; expected 1,000+ CE production will depress value
Jersey Jack Pinball game; 1,000 CE units confirmed in production; described as 'best shooting Jersey Jack game to date'
Jersey Jack Pinball title; cited as having unsold inventory; predicted to drop to $12k (CE) by year-end
Jersey Jack Pinball title designed by Steve Ritchie; successful mechanically but theme-limited appeal for older demographics like Retro Ralph
Existing game mentioned; Kaneda references CEs currently shipping
JJP pinball machine; designed by Steve Ritchie; features laser light show topper and multiple art package options
Reference pinball title cited as example of shooting depth and theme appeal despite initial demographic skepticism
Jersey Jack game; Kaneda claims plays differently than Potter but doesn't compare favorably
Jersey Jack Pinball game; Kaneda describes as fun but simple, points to it as rare JJP success case; notes it plays well despite cheap toppers and limited toys
Jersey Jack Pinball title; loved by owners but limited volume sales; failed to match Guns N' Roses level of broad appeal
Subject of Rocketman biopic; host criticizes portrayal as blaming personality flaws on childhood trauma and drugs rather than personal accountability
Jersey Jack Pinball title; experienced some data cable issues but overall very few problems reported
Jersey Jack game by Steve Ritchie; only game recommended across multiple buyer categories; praised for shooting quality, rule integration, toy/light integration; premium pricing but delivers CE-level features
Stern Pinball game; upper right flipper shot compared favorably to GNR's weaker implementation of similar shot placement
Collectible Edition pinball machine; exceptional gameplay according to speaker; showroom copy at Flipping Out; considering opening personal copy
Jersey Jack pinball machine; had LE and CE versions; high demand at Expo; good performer despite limited thematic appeal in punk bar setting
JJP release; finally moved secondary market after slow initial sales; demonstrates delayed FOMO development
Jersey Jack Pinball; example of limited edition success and late-game legs; CE vs. Platinum sales nearly equal
Jersey Jack Pinball machine designed by Steve Ritchie; #1 on Dennis's JJP list; superior layout to Pat Lawler's three JJP designs
Jersey Jack Pinball game that has held value well on secondary market despite initial theme skepticism
Jersey Jack Pinball title; Platinum Edition (formerly LE); described as potentially JJP's best game; strong code and rules
Jersey Jack Pinball game; Craig ranks as game of Expo 2023 and one of best shooting games; notes one dead-end bad shot; acknowledges high price point
Jersey Jack Pinball title based on Elton John music/theme; subject of extensive gameplay review
Stern limited edition; received via trade-in this week (customer traded Avengers Premium and Turtles Premium for it)
#7 best-selling title of 2024; arrived in 2023 but buzz spread Dec-March 2024; outperforms Avatar; Stern Pinball; strong word-of-mouth; Steve Ritchie design
Jersey Jack Pinball machine; Retro Ralph thinks Kim would enjoy it based on colorful artwork and music; neither host has played it
Rumored upcoming Jersey Jack machine; rumor circulated at Pinfest Australia
Jersey Jack Pinball new release; Platinum and Collector's editions at $12k-$15k; plays Elton John music; features Rocketman ramp and animatronic Elton figure in glitter Dodger suit
JJP game designed by Steve Ritchie; designated Game of the Show by Colin; priced at $13,000 USD (Platinum Edition); praised for art (by Franchi), flipper engineering, music integration, and mode design
Stern game referenced in context of flipper evolution; mentioned as earlier game with flipper capability upgrades
Rumored Jersey Jack Pinball machine; license allegedly secured by JJP
Jersey Jack confirmed title; expected announcement late Aug/Sept pending Godfather supply saturation; Don skeptical about value; 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' edition rumored at $12,000-15,000
Jersey Jack pinball machine rumored as next release after Godfather; theme positioning suited to JJP's light-show aesthetic
Jersey Jack Pinball title; officially revealed at Expo; described as 'ball of LEDs going nuts'; exclusive media play opportunity scheduled morning of day 2
Jersey Jack Pinball's upcoming game; official reveal Thursday at Expo; confirmed via playfield photo showing 'Elton' dots and drop targets with records
Rumored upcoming music pin from Jersey Jack designed by Steve Ritchie; licensing of Sir Elton John music/likeness
Rumored JJP #9 game; Don's speculative code name pending official announcement; expected reveal at Chicago Expo October
Jersey Jack premium pinball game experiencing Merco playfield clear coat failures
Recent Stern release; praised for aesthetic design but criticized as overpriced; cited as platform benchmark; inventory accumulation noted among dealers
Recently released Jersey Jack Pinball game; described as 'great shooter' but not a 'dream theme'; demand expected to saturate by June
Jersey Jack pinball machine that Orby has reviewed and was enthusiastic about; used as comparison point for current JJP sound design direction
Jersey Jack machine; positive community reception; slow burn success; had projector calibration issue
Jersey Jack Pinball LE; beautiful artwork by Franchi; 1,000 units at $15,000; Kaneda predicts secondary market crash below Guns N' Roses pricing; CEs selling okay but LEs not moving
Jersey Jack Pinball release; $11,200+ LE pricing; praised for gameplay but polarizing theme; strong flipper feel comparable to Stern rather than typical JJP
Jersey Jack Pinball game; praised by Scott as great but unavailable for purchase; JJP's poor support prevents new sales
Jersey Jack Pinball game; Kaneda mentions Avatar has significantly more content underneath the playfield than Elton John
Stern pinball machine used in Bells & Chimes tournament at Outer Orbit, described as bright and rainbow-colored with significant light show
Jersey Jack Pinball machine; underperforming sales relative to Barrels of Fun's Labyrinth; criticized for lack of clear objectives
Jersey Jack Pinball machine released in 2023, theme-licensed from musician; features Elton John songs and imagery
Jersey Jack Pinball game; Kaneda predicts market oversaturation and demand collapse
Jersey Jack Pinball machine mentioned for speed comparison; noted as having good speed comparable to Harry Potter
Stern title predicted to go on sale; Platinum editions sitting in inventory, game not yet sold out
Rumored Jersey Jack Pinball title by Richie Knobel; expected December release (~9 month cycle from Godfather March release)
Jersey Jack title; Kaneda cites poor sales performance compared to Guns N' Roses; part of JJP's recent underperformance
Spooky Jersey Jack LE; available now; criticized for lack of narrative depth despite visual beauty; $12k price tag questioned
Upcoming Stern game; expected post-Godfather; part of predicted game release whirlwind into 2024
Jersey Jack Pinball game. Premium title with reported inventory sitting in distributors. Kaneda criticizes pricing ($13-15k) given $2-3k immediate depreciation and mixed market reception.
Jersey Jack Pinball game; mentioned for upcoming launch at Automated Pinball; Collector's Edition topper criticized as over-engineered
Don uses as positive gameplay comparison; strong flippers, exciting layout, better than Alice's Adventures
Upcoming Jersey Jack Pinball title; Kaneda's poll shows 75% community disinterest; concerns raised about theme choice for $12,000-$15,000 price point.
Jersey Jack Pinball; $12K-$15K pricing; CE production quantity unknown but likely 1000+; Kaneda critiques as expensive, shallow mechanics, derivative design
Jersey Jack Pinball title; CE produced in 1,000 units at $15,000. Criticized for lack of exclusive content (held-back songs) vs. Guns N' Roses CE.
Jersey Jack Pinball title; 1000 units at $15,000 MSRP; host cites as example of failed FOMO strategy and overproduction.
Example of recent expensive Stern pinball machine priced at $15K; cited as evidence of ceiling pricing strategy
Pinball machine by a competitor (not Stern) cited as example of superior modern lighting design and mechanical innovation; used as benchmark for what Stern should be achieving.
Jersey Jack CE with recent unboxings generating limited enthusiasm; Kaneda doubts second life sales given upcoming JJP themes (Matrix, Top Gun, Harry Potter rumors).
Jersey Jack LE; used as value comparison baseline against Stern Foo Fighters + accessories
Jersey Jack pinball game; priced $12,000-15,000; Kaneda mentions newbie who canceled order to buy Jaws instead; widely being unboxed; Kaneda waiting for next Steve Ritchie game instead
Jersey Jack CE title; used as example of overproduction (1,000+ units claimed) and brand value destruction via saturation
Jersey Jack release; not selling despite perceived quality; attributed to overpricing, not theme
Jersey Jack Pinball title; released ~6 months ago; $15k CE, $12k Platinum; criticized for early reveal and topper defect
Jersey Jack Pinball game; Kaneda declares best recent release; features lasers, gold, glitter, screens; pricey but praised A-to-Z quality; CEs creating game room buzz
Stern game designed by Steve Ritchie; underperformed in sales; example of theme that should have been marketed differently with narrative build vs. day-one reveal
Jersey Jack Platinum Edition pinball game; criticized as severely overpriced, best-playing Jersey Jack game with 1/3 content of Wizard of Oz, no second-life resale potential despite great gameplay
Jersey Jack Pinball game; referenced as sales benchmark for Avatar comparison; generated strong early adoption enthusiasm that Avatar has not replicated
Jersey Jack pinball release; praised for theme integration nearly perfect; Steve Ritchie design; compared favorably to Avatar on gameplay and theme execution
Jersey Jack Pinball game; praised for shooting mechanics and Steve Ritchie design but criticized for code depth concerns; Collector's Edition still available for purchase
Jersey Jack game; 1,000 units planned; Kaneda criticizes as 'not taking off theme'; CE for sale damaged; predicted to depreciate to ~$12,000
Jersey Jack title; CE variant still in stock over 1 year after launch; cited as example of no sell-out inventory across industry
Jersey Jack Pinball title; cited as failing to captivate the community despite its quality; host says nobody cares about it
Jersey Jack Pinball game criticized by Kaneda for weak sales claims despite heavy marketing; CEs selling at $13-14k secondary market.
Jersey Jack Pinball game; demand expected to decline with Avatar release
Jersey Jack pinball machine; example of recent JJP title with strong lighting/mechanics but weak narrative according to Kaneda
Referenced as comparison for physical ball lock window size in Alice
JJP game; part of questionable lineup but Kaneda notes Elton fans have more emotional connection than Avatar fans
Jersey Jack Pinball machine; reported as commercially successful with strong sales and merchandise tie-ins
Stern pinball game (recent release); Rachel played at Pinball Expo; praised as beautiful game with good theming, comparable to GNR in aesthetic quality
Pinball machine preferred by Craft Brew Sally over Avatar; described as fun with good shot design
Post-COVID game; example of content reduction vs. Pirates of the Caribbean
Jersey Jack Pinball title; used as comparison for playfield shooting design
Jersey Jack licensed game. Praised by Kaneda as most enjoyable JJP game to date. Music integration cited as exceptional. Marketing challenges noted.
Jersey Jack Pinball game; directly compared to Harry Potter and rated inferior in shooting mechanics and content density
Dutch Pinball game with theme Don considers weak; part of Q4 2024 release competition
Jersey Jack pinball machine; referenced as comparable build quality and flipper mechanics to Avatar; has flipper strength Don appreciates
Recent Stern Pinball release; Kaneda states it is not selling well
Jersey Jack Pinball game designed by Mark Ritchie; predicted by Kaneda not to sell out day one despite mechanical improvements over Godfather and Toy Story 4; theme seen as weaker appeal
Jersey Jack title; referenced as toy-empty design; criticism that lighting/artwork substitutes for mechanical substance
Jersey Jack Pinball's forthcoming game; Kaneda questions theme relevance to target demographic (40-60 year old men) and predicts poor pricing reception vs. Guns N' Roses
Jersey Jack Pinball title; mentioned in context of distributor bundling rumors (5 Platinum per Collector's Edition)
Stern machine by Steve Ritchie; cited as sales flop despite legacy designer and iconic IP; Kaneda uses as evidence of modern sales indifference to legacy names
Jersey Jack Pinball release; subject of episode analysis
Jersey Jack Pinball release by Steve Ritchie; described as 'dead on arrival,' poor sales, secondary market value ~$12.5k (20% loss from ~$15k LE pricing).
Jersey Jack Pinball release used as example in distributor support discussion. Represents competitor product in context of customer service models.
Upcoming Jersey Jack Pinball game; central focus of episode; not yet confirmed to be on the line at reveal
Upcoming JJP machine; Steve Ritchie design; featuring Elton John music and theme; being revealed at Pinball Expo on day of episode; expected to feature Christopher Franchi artwork; priced ~$10,600-$12,000 with topper
Jersey Jack Pinball machine; priced at $12,000-$15,000 LE; Kaneda's primary case study for pricing failure; theme lacks proven demand
Jersey Jack upcoming; ranked 50th in theme poll; poor community enthusiasm signals concern
Rumored Steve Ritchie game for JJP; Kaneda argues it's underestimated as a theme despite Elton's massive cultural footprint
Upcoming pinball game; mentioned as forthcoming release in wave after Jaws
Jersey Jack Pinball; recent release; LEs reported unsold; criticized for lack of mechanical depth despite impressive light show; positioned poorly ahead of Jaws
Jersey Jack Pinball game based on musician; theme receiving poor community reception per Kaneda; rumored not in production
Jersey Jack Pinball title; Kaneda suggests it was overshadowed by Jaws timing and poor marketing execution
Jersey Jack game; piano ball-lock mechanism criticized for lack of player interactivity
Jersey Jack Pinball game designed by Steve Ritchie; central focus of criticism for lack of innovation and mechanical depth
Musical artist; subject of Jersey Jack Pinball machine Kaneda predicts will dominate Expo; sold 300M+ albums
Jersey Jack Pinball rumored upcoming; theme secrecy maintained despite Labyrinth reveal early; Kaneda anticipating reveal in 'three days' (at Expo)
Jersey Jack Pinball title; Kaneda criticizes Collector's Edition artwork decision (not featuring Franchi); believes different artwork would have increased CE sales significantly
Premium/collector's edition Stern Pinball title; priced at ~$15,000; used as price-to-value comparison point against Godzilla 70th
Jersey Jack Pinball machine; 1,000 units confirmed in production; described as slow-burn game that shoots well but is very expensive
Jersey Jack Pinball game; pricing discussion centers on $12,000 market value; widely praised by reviewers
Jersey Jack Pinball game; predicted to outperform The Godfather on location
Jersey Jack Pinball collector's edition priced at $15,000, well-regarded but expensive
Jersey Jack Pinball rumored reveal at Expo; would follow Godfather in under 8 months per JJP's nine-month release promise
Upcoming Jersey Jack Pinball game, previewed at Expo 2023 for media, features Crocodile ramp and Rocketman Multiball modes
Jersey Jack Pinball machine themed around Elton John; designed by Steve Ritchie; 16 licensed songs; multiple artist editions (Platinum/Premium/Collector's); features full-length songs, concert footage, Tommy film licensing
Jersey Jack Pinball game that Don expects Avatar to resemble in terms of cabinet design and animations
Jersey Jack Pinball game; Don considers it borderline but 'shoots amazingly well'; set standard for music-themed machines
Mentioned as likely candidate for Steve Ritchie music pin; Kaneda's preferred guess over other solo acts
Jersey Jack Pinball game; noted as not being ready on reveal day (lack of game availability). Platinum tier pricing example ($12K).
Jersey Jack Pinball game designed by Steve Ritchie, played at Expo, Don positive about gameplay
Jersey Jack Pinball title praised for quality and value at $12,000 Limited Edition; owned by Don; criticized as poor seller despite technical excellence
Music-themed pinball game referenced as raising the bar for musical IP pinball machines
Stern release; theme-agnostic, noted by Jared for surprisingly good shot flow and ease of gameplay progression
Music-licensed pinball machine by Stern, praised for gameplay quality and universal song familiarity
Newly revealed Jersey Jack Pinball game themed around musician; features piano mechanic, light show, and strong aesthetics; priced at $12K (Platinum) to $15K (LE)
Covered 'Pinball Wizard' by The Who
Musician and album artist whose name and image were licensed to Bally for the Captain Fantastic pinball game; negotiated minimal licensing fee of a few dozen machines
Previous JJP release by Eric Meunier; referenced for flipper quality progression
Stern Pinball machine; Jessica has played multiple times at Joysticks distributor in Houston; features heavy multiball gameplay similar to Guns N' Roses
Jersey Jack Pinball machine; ranked #2; recently released; emotionally resonant for Erika due to 2019 concert experience
Stern game released/shown at Pinball Expo; features Elton John music theme; improved flipper feel over previous JJP titles; criticized for slow song pacing
Pinball machine with sparkle/glitter elements in back glass; cited by Gonzo as best-looking machine he's seen; praised for radcabs (side art panels) providing depth
Jersey Jack Pinball game previously considered by host as his first JJP machine; praised for snappy flipper response and visual design
Jersey Jack Pinball machine by Steve Ritchie, praised for gameplay and theme execution
Jersey Jack Pinball title; softer-than-expected sales; predicted to drop significantly in secondary market value
Jersey Jack's newly revealed title; centerpiece of episode analysis; poor pre-order reception
Jersey Jack Pinball's confirmed upcoming release, serving as baseline for speculation about Mark Seiden's next project
Jersey Jack Pinball machine; primary subject of analysis; Kaneda's focus game; priced at $12,000 Platinum Edition; described as game of the year candidate
Jersey Jack Pinball title designed by Steve Ritchie, Collector's Edition arriving next week, Kaneda predicts will be TPF standout game despite initial market resistance to IP
Jersey Jack Pinball's latest release; Steve Ritchie design with extensive LED light show (13,000-136,000 LEDs); received positive player feedback
Jersey Jack Pinball title; described as struggling sales vs. horror/cartoon themes; broader cultural appeal not translating to pinball demand
Jersey Jack's upcoming game facing market skepticism; Kaneda predicts poor reception due to theme selection and pricing, suggests $13,500 CE pricing strategy with separate topper
Jersey Jack Pinball's current game; praised for gameplay quality but suffering sales due to theme unpopularity and $12k-$15k pricing; Kaneda predicts secondary market price collapse
Jersey Jack Pinball title at $15,000 and $12,000 price points; criticized by Kaneda as excessively overpriced
Jersey Jack game; Kaneda calls it their 'best shooting game ever' with superior mechanics but niche theme appeal
Jersey Jack Pinball machine; recently owned by Kaneda; features brighter GI lighting and twice as many hot rails as GNR; superior light show brightness
Stern game mentioned as upcoming/in-production; actively being manufactured and distributed
Jersey Jack Pinball title receiving overwhelming community praise; positioned as superior gameplay and aesthetic to Stern's Jaws; criticized only for high pricing ($12,000 Platinum) and insufficient mechanical depth
Jersey Jack Pinball title; high-quality gameplay but struggling sales; moving to collector's editions suggests weak platinum edition sales
Jersey Jack's current competitive offering against Jaws
Jersey Jack Pinball title; Kaneda analyzes as strong shooter with weak code personality; discusses marketing strategy and value retention potential
Jersey Jack Pinball title shipping; criticized for poor distributor sales, underperformance vs. The Godfather, and weak secondary market outlook despite beautiful aesthetics
Jersey Jack Pinball release; Limited Edition CE experiencing playfield quality issues (UV ink degradation); cited as example of manufacturer problems
Jersey Jack Pinball title; Kaneda calls it 'dead on arrival'; prices dropping $12k to $9k; distro inventory concerns
Jersey Jack Pinball game referenced as example of strong gameplay overcoming lack of theme appeal
Referenced as recent Stern game with minimal mechanical complexity; used as contrast to Jaws' feature-dense design
Jersey Jack Pinball title; sales flatlined; criticized for lack of toys and cheap LCD screen implementation; pricing $12,000-$15,000 unjustifiable
Jersey Jack game with exceptional aesthetics, 1700 lights, poor callouts, limited mechanical toys; subject of primary Expo discussion
Rumored Jersey Jack Pinball title for Expo; Kaneda expresses strong skepticism about theme selection; theme not confirmed by JJP but strongly rumored
Jersey Jack Pinball game. Kaneda references gameplay as model for Harry Potter expectations (flow-focused design).
Recording artist; worked with Cashbox during Captain Fantastic album sessions; had encounter with George Albert and Eddie during recording break; had reputation for wild behavior
Jersey Jack Pinball 2023 release; praised as beautiful and addictive, ranked among greatest recent games
Jersey Jack Pinball game featuring Elton John theme; designed by Steve Ritchie; available in Platinum and Collector's Edition variants with extensive rule depth
Jersey Jack Pinball's music-themed game featuring Elton John IP, designed by Steve Ritchie with physical ball lock piano toy, multiple ramps, and signature Champ multiball late-game mode
Reference point: Jersey Jack Pinball game cited as example of weak theme redeemed by excellent execution in mechanics/rules; praised for superior design despite theme weakness
Jersey Jack Pinball announcement at Expo 2023; game had insanely long lines throughout the show
Jersey Jack Pinball machine referenced in gameplay discussion; confused with gameplay visuals
Newer pinball release played at multiple California locations; Cary made it priority to gain gameplay experience
Jersey Jack Pinball game being reviewed; described as JJP's best shooter with excellent layout and flipper feel; $12,000 Premium/$15,000 CE pricing criticized
Recent pinball release; community wants it but hesitates due to pricing not matching perceived value
Pinball title played at same location; used as skill baseline comparison; reviewer achieved high score on it
Jersey Jack Pinball title experiencing poor sales due to theme and price; cited as market indicator of consumer hesitation
Recent Jersey Jack Pinball release that Carrie had opportunity to play during same session but chose Avatar instead, suggesting Avatar's mechanics are more compelling.
Jersey Jack game in production; Carrie enjoyed game but criticized pricing
Jersey Jack Pinball title; Jason Allen and Olaf Grimmie worked on it; referenced as prior work by Avatar team
Jersey Jack Pinball title that is part of the $1k discount promotion; Hardy's personal favorite among discounted games
JJP game with live show video presentation; referenced as example of rainbow color light show implementation that Cary criticizes as theme-inappropriate
Jersey Jack Pinball's premium music-themed game designed by Steve Ritchie; two art packages (PE and CE); debuted at #3 on Replay Magazine location earnings chart; praised for shot design, audio integration, and aesthetic quality
Musician and IP licensor for pinball game; personally approved all game elements and recorded custom voice work; described as humanitarian
Pinball machine released at prior Pinball Expo; Robert describes shared community experience of watching announcement with friends in real-time.
Jersey Jack Pinball game based on Elton John IP; features animated star-shaped UI, shoe/glasses/costume collection mechanics, animated glitter effects, multi-stage multiball modes, and custom Elton-style logo variation; subject of bi-weekly approval calls with licensor
Jersey Jack game featuring approximately 1,600 RGB LEDs; highly detailed playfield artwork; major licensing partnership
Recently released JJP game featuring Elton John theme; shipped to customers; selling well; improved flipper feel vs. previous games
Jersey Jack Pinball release featuring mini animatronic of Elton John in sequins playing piano; Platinum $12,000, Collector's Edition $15,000; won Game of Show award
Jersey Jack machine; Retro Ralph played at Southern Fried Gaming Expo; found it 'pretty cool'
Jersey Jack Pinball machine that Ralph played but wouldn't acquire due to lack of personal connection to the theme
Jersey Jack game that Ralph played, resolved flipper strength issues compared to earlier JJP titles
Jersey Jack game using classic Steve Ritchie layout pattern
Jersey Jack Pinball game released 2023, designed by Steve Richie; praised by Bash Pinball hosts as their favorite JJP title for its shooting mechanics, layout, and flipper feel
Stern Pinball game played at Boxcar; has ball-bouncing-over-flipper issue during return; hosts note game is 'playing weird and bad right now'
Pinball game; expected to be main draw at Chicago Expo last year but Labyrinth ended up being more popular
Jersey Jack Pinball title; praised for powerful flipper feel and visual spectacle
Jersey Jack Pinball title; Collector's Edition at $15,000; still in production
Jersey Jack Pinball release; designed by Steve Ritchie; features 16 Elton John songs; priced at $12,000-$15,000; criticized for pricing and recycled layout
Jersey Jack Pinball game used as example of terminology shift away from 'Limited Edition' to 'Platinum'
Jersey Jack Pinball game released in 2023, designed by Steve Ritchie, praised for excellent mechanics but limited by theme and price appeal
Jersey Jack Pinball machine; priced at $15,000 in America and $18,000 in Netherlands; Ritchie uses as benchmark for current market pricing concerns
Previous Jersey Jack Pinball game; all 1,000 units built speculatively as they were not initially all spoken for by distributors; praised for gameplay quality
JJP's prior game before Avatar; Avatar pricing model compared to it
Spooky Pinball release; Evil Dead artwork could rival or exceed it; topic of potential eternal debate among collectors
Rumored upcoming JJP music-themed pinball game; rumor credits Steve Richie as designer
Stern pinball machine; praised by Orby as prettiest and best shooter Stern machine
Recent pinball release mentioned as comparison for playfield density and mod-heavy design
Jersey Jack pinball by Steve Ritchie; referenced for flow design and third-best artwork
Jersey Jack Pinball title; reported poor sales; Orby speculates it lost money after tooling and marketing costs
Jersey Jack Pinball machine; identified as design turning point for JJP; considered more playable than pre-EJ titles; $1,000 less than Dune at $10,600
Musical artist featured with Captain Fantastic pinball (1976)
Jersey Jack Pinball's newest game featuring music/biography theme; premium boutique release with Platinum and Collector's editions
Stern Pinball game; Platinum edition prominently featured at DPO 2023; major draw for players
Suspected theme/IP for the upcoming Jersey Jack Pinball game based on visual analysis
Musical artist; theme basis for rumored JJP game
Steve Ritchie-designed Stern pinball game arriving at Electric Bat within 2-3 weeks; purchased by Greg Davis for arcade use
Stern release; second in earnings this month, very close to Jaws; held first-month earnings record until Jaws comparison; relatively close earnings to Jaws with significant drop-off to third place
Jersey Jack Pinball; #5 earner at Electric Bat in 2024 (75% of year); described as best JJP machine ever made by Rachel and Kale
Jersey Jack Pinball game themed around Elton John music; features piano, rope-light ramps, drop targets, accessible shot layout; Don considers it a 'sleeper hit' that plays better than Godfather; approaching production
Jersey Jack Pinball released October 2023; Franchi art considered his best work; features glitter playfield on premium edition, light shows, referred to as 'Rolls Royce of pinball'
Musician and IP holder; recorded custom call-outs for pinball game; provided approvals on creative direction; involved despite being on Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour (2019-2023).
Jersey Jack Pinball release (October); Steve Ritchie design; reportedly outselling prior JJP titles (Toy Story 4, Godfather) in both sales and reviews; sparkly collector's edition available; performing well on location internationally
Existing JJP machine that received teaser via code update
Jersey Jack release at October 2023 Expo; collector's edition at $15,000+ includes all accessories upfront; Platinum editions largely sold out but returning in next production run.
Recently released pinball machine; priced at $12,000; compared by Don as superior competitor to ABBA in same era/genre with more mechanical depth and features
Jersey Jack Pinball release; multiple units on floor; 'season of Elton John'; next JJP title to be announced post-Elton.
Upcoming Jersey Jack Pinball title based on musician Elton John
Jersey Jack Pinball machine themed after the musician, designed by Steve Ritchie, being celebrated as successful release
Previous Jersey Jack Pinball release; used as primary aesthetic comparison point for Avatar; praised for flipper improvements that carried forward
Indisc 2025 bank game; ZMAC's favorite game at tournament; accuracy-reward focused; loose tilt setup
JJP game title available for play in lobby during tour
Jersey Jack Pinball title, praised for shooting mechanics, compared favorably across multiple matchups
Jersey Jack Pinball designed by Steve Richie and Bill Greb; ranked #1 JJP game; known for poor initial sales that slowly built through word-of-mouth; described as Steve Richie's best shooting machine
JJP game with Steve Ritchie design and Bill Cravens code; #1 on list; top shooter Ritchie design; laser topper; Tiny Dancer/Rocket Man stacking; initially low market interest, now building appreciation
Stern game with far-left scoop for hurry-up shot noted as tighter than John Wick's equivalent; provides direct mechanical comparison point.
Recent Jersey Jack release; described as best-playing JJP game; strong sales performance enabling continued Premium/Platinum production
Musical artist whose IP is used for pinball machine theme
Jersey Jack Pinball; Platinum Edition mentioned as location earning concern
Jersey Jack game; Don praises as JJP's best shooting game; coincided with post-COVID demand peak
Current Jersey Jack release; buying frenzy cooling; production nearing completion
JJP game by Steve Ritchie; Platinum/Collector's Edition ($12-15K); features Elton John call-outs; first game from Ritchie at JJP
Jersey Jack Pinball game; CE features laser/projection effects that transform game room lighting; Don credits video example of CE home installation
JJP recent premium release; surprise hit at location; luxury collector positioning; praised for encapsulating artist's soul
JJP release; $15,000 MSRP Collector's Edition; secondary market depreciation to $13,500+ minimum; strong sales praised by Don despite non-mainstream theme
JJP game with ~50 CE units in storage awaiting shipment; scheduled for production after Avatar lull in early 2026
Jersey Jack release described as 'greatest release probably ever'; still satisfying market demand
Jersey Jack release; CE topper with screens/projections; expensive at ~$8500
Jersey Jack Pinball release; praised for gameplay quality, snappy flippers, solid shot flow; criticized for polarizing theme; players enjoy it but hesitate to purchase; strong digital presence at TPF.
Referenced as high-energy, immediate kinetic satisfaction game with accessible shot layout
Upcoming Jersey Jack Pinball machine at $12k+ price point; Tom interested if pricing were more reasonable; considered for home purchase if wife approval obtained; subject of concern about premium pricing sustainability.
Topic of extended discussion about music remastering and pinball game featuring his music; Ron researched his discography
Previous JJP game; Mark Seiden assisted Steve Ritchie with CAD work; comparable pricing tier to Avatar CE ($15,000)
Stern game at Pinfest; survived entire weekend without major breakdowns; represents Stern's reliability standard
JJP game; USB-C connection issues at UK Open; still not working 100% post-event despite troubleshooting; had to be connected via FreePlay; great layout but problematic code design
Recent game by Steve Ritchie; Roger notes Ritchie 'still has the juice' and continues producing fresh games after 45+ years
Jersey Jack game; Steve Ritchie design; only current JJP game available; CE holding around $12K after losing $3K value
Recent game cited as having best kinetic satisfaction; used as quality benchmark
Jersey Jack game designed by Steve Ritchie; described as phenomenal with Star Trek-like gameplay
JJP; great shots on layout but criticized for poor theme fit; both hosts selected as #2
JJP's recent premium pinball machine featuring Elton John music theme; debuted at #3 on Replay Magazine location chart; both PE and CE versions selling well; features 1,600 RGB LEDs
Recent pinball release mentioned as popular newer game that everyone wants to play
Elton John-themed pinball machine (likely 'Captain Fantastic') in Dutch Pinball Museum collection
JJP title at 2023 Expo; heavily overshadowed by Labyrinth in attendee interest
Jersey Jack Pinball game ranked by Tom as one of three best JJP titles alongside Harry Potter and The Hobbit
Jersey Jack pinball; used for layout comparison with Harry Potter; safe/comfortable layout
Recent release with strong lighting and mechanics but unclear code depth; priced $12,000-$15,000 limiting home collector adoption
Jersey Jack Pinball machine; recently acquired by Roanoke Pinball Museum as first JJP title
Stern release at Expo; three games on display with long waiting lines (~1 hour); unveiled at seminar before floor display
Stern game in development; showed at IAPA with professional video presentation; hosts praise direction and presentation approach
Stern pinball game with reported dead-end shot routing issues; full service manual available; shot reported savable via adjustment on some streams.
JJP title; praised for proper licensing/artist involvement; YouTube video has name-spelling error
Jersey Jack Pinball game; praised by Bruce as excellent design comparable to classic Williams; recently replayed and recommended
Jersey Jack Pinball game; introduced Platinum Edition (unlimited) model; parts still in factory inventory
Jersey Jack Pinball game; described by Ron as 'best JJP'; features signature stage multiballs with variable difficulty; Colin McAlpine considered purchasing after playing
Jersey Jack Pinball title; Bruce enthusiastic about recent play; collector's edition at Pastimes with impressive topper
Jersey Jack Pinball licensed title; most popular game at Dutch Pinball Open Expo; being shipped to distributors; slight production delays noted
Jersey Jack Pinball game in production. Collector's edition being manufactured. CE #002 achieved record $55,000 auction price for charity
JJP game; still in production demand; not part of Black Friday discount promotions; strong secondary market
First rock star to play in Soviet Union (1979); appeared in Tommy film
Jersey Jack Pinball game; being publicly revealed at Expo during interview; Mezel Mods planning modifications
Rock artist; performed as Pinball Wizard in 1975 Tommy film; recorded soundtrack version as single; referenced in modern film appearances
JJP game with projector effects and elaborate topper; used as contrast example for Potter's flat plastic topper
JJP game; CE example holding $13,500 value one year after release; featured in secondary market comparison
Stern Pinball release; referenced as gameplay benchmark; described as excellent shooter compared to Guns N' Roses; used as hypothetical comparison (if Guns N' Roses shot like Elton John)
Jersey Jack Pinball game; Genghis unboxed Collector's Edition; artwork clarification: John Paul DeWin (not Christopher Franchi)
Stern Pinball title; Alex mentions lack of Insider Connected support, limiting his engagement.
Jersey Jack premium pinball game; costs $13,000-$15,000; Mitch priced at $2/play at Flat Top Johnny's; considered high-end long-player
Steve Ritchie's first game at Jersey Jack Pinball; Chicago Expo reveal pending; subject of online speculation about Steve's continued design relevance
Jersey Jack Pinball game by Steve Ritchie; used as pricing/depreciation comparison model for Harry Potter
Jersey Jack Pinball game; layout compared to Harry Potter as comparable or inferior; described as 'small and fast'
Jersey Jack Pinball release; nominated for Best Sound, Best Animations; designed by Steve Ritchie; music-themed game
Jersey Jack title; CE sold for $13,050 (down ~$1,500); still holding value well relative to market
Jersey Jack platinum down 2%; softening trend
Musician who played Buckaroo in The Who's Tommy film
Musician licensed for Captain Fantastic pinball; received game as promotional gift; deal negotiated with management and record label
Music icon featured on Captain Fantastic backglass playing pinball machine in audience scene
JJP pinball game on display at Expo 2025
Stern game designed by Steve Ritchie featuring similar ramp mechanics to Star Trek TNG
Stern title; reference point for colorful aesthetic criticism and precedent for Gonzo early video reactions
Pinball machine owned by Gonzo; praised as magnificent; compared favorably to Labyrinth; played at same expo as Labyrinth reveal
Music-themed game ranking #8 on Pinside Top 100
Example of pinball company maintaining multiple active games in production rather than sequential model
Jersey Jack Pinball title by Steve Ritchie; fast fun game with distinctive topper; successful despite initial theme skepticism
Game at Scrapple Land; non-functional, stuck in boot process as of October 22
Variable performance; ranked second-to-last one week, then top earner the following week
Jersey Jack 2023 music pin, Steve Ritchie design; both hosts selected in top 5; described as beautiful, challenging, and a great experience
Jersey Jack Pinball; identified as turning point where JJP resolved flipper feel issues; marks improvement boundary in JJP design quality
Referenced for flipper feel quality comparison; Avatar criticized as feeling worse than Elton John
JJP game; Seiden contributed mechanical design as first project under Steve Ritchie mentorship; noted for excellent flow and jet bumpers
Game designed after Led Zeppelin; mentioned as Steve Richie work; described as 'amazing'
Pinball game referenced as example of good diffuser implementation in LED lighting
Currently valued at $11,500, down $3,500 from launch; held value better than recent releases due to Avatar's weakness
Jersey Jack title holding value better than Avatar/Godfather; Kaneda describes as 'Stern machine' with superior shooting mechanics and code simplicity
Stern game whose rainbow lighting scheme Kaneda considers appropriate to theme
Jersey Jack title; referenced as assignment game selection
Jersey Jack game; praised for Frazier's platinum edition artwork
Jersey Jack title; successful shooting game; conservative design by Steve Richie; noted as recycled concept without major innovation
Jersey Jack release; $15,000 MSRP, now $12,500 minimum ($2,500 loss); host praises as great shooter
Recent Jersey Jack release; referenced multiple times as design comparison for Harry Potter layout
Jersey Jack Pinball game; described as not well-sold despite being well-made; theme lacked mass appeal
2023 Jersey Jack Pinball game designed by Steve Richie; praised for beautiful layout but criticized as safe/conservative design
Pinball game compared favorably to Avatar CE by Kaneda for superior shot design and flow despite lower price point
Previous Steve Richie-designed game; new unreleased Richie game compared favorably to it
JJP game for which Davey created a mod; represented first foray into Jersey Jack Pinball platform
Stern game; mentioned favorably in comparison to Toy Story (faster, better flow)
JJP game coded by Joe Katz; praised as best-shooting JJP game; CE has held value better than Avatar
Stern game referenced in gameplay comparison discussion