Totem is a classic pinball game featuring J-Pop design with spinner toy and ramp mechanics that influenced later games like RAZA. The game is notable for its 'shooting star save' mechanic, considered an example of modern magical moment design. Pedretti Gaming is remaking Totem for a March 2025 release, replacing the original Brian Allen artwork with a new art package while upgrading to faster boards, though the remake will retain the original arcade-era code.
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Original Totem machines have appreciated from approximately $7,000 to $12,000-$13,000
Totem's mechanical design is superior to 95% of modern pinball machines, but the code is shallow
Remaster game reportedly shown in California but not released; awaiting rework; positioned as day-late competitor to new releases
Upcoming Pedretti Gaming remake of Tales of the Arabian Nights; available in two versions (classic art and Brian Allen reimagined art); pricing under $20K, expected under $10K standard version
Modern game referenced by hosts as example of display-heavy, whimsical design that can still be enjoyable; potential stylistic precedent for Alice
Classic pinball game featured in Pinball Arcade; introduced Ryan Kuyper to pinball hobby; described as 'what a drug to get you'
Pinball machine used by Kaneda as example of games with physical playfield depth
Game cited by Kaneda as having a satisfying mechanical toy (disappearing magnet) that remains enjoyable after repeated plays.
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Classic pinball machine; Pedretti Gaming remake announced/coming in 2025; praised for mechanical design but criticized for shallow code; original machines appreciated from ~$7k to $12-13k
J-Pop design featuring spinner toy and ramp mechanics; influence on RAZA design; described as 'one of my all-time favorite games' by Jeff
Classic game; to be remade by Pedretti Gaming (in addition to Big Bang Bar)
Pedretti Gaming remake expected March release. Criticized for replacing original Brian Allen artwork with new art package. Expected to run on fast boards with improved feel but limited replay value due to original arcade-era code design.
Referenced for 'shooting star save' mechanic as example of modern magical moment