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Whoa Nellie

gameactive8 mentionsFirst seen Mar 20, 2015Last seen Oct 9, 2025

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Whoa Nellie is a pinball game released by Stern Pinball in 2015, marking a significant entry in their modern game lineup. The game gained attention as a competition and showcase machine, with custom modifications by enthusiasts including toppers designed for homebrew competitions. It was also selected as the donor platform for the Casa Bonita retheme project, demonstrating its relevance as a base machine in the pinball community.

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  • factualhigh

    Whoa Nellie was designed in 1933 by Greg Ferris and Dennis Nordman

    Source: Jack Danger (stream commentary and credits)Whoa Nellie, Day 1 (April, 2015) - 2 / 2
  • factualhigh

    Whoa Nellie cannot cycle lanes, which makes it more challenging and 'old school'

    Source: Unidentified hostWhoa Nellie, Day 1 (April, 2015) - 2 / 2
  • factualmedium

    Whoa Nellie's lane switches control a 200-point target mechanic

    Source: Jack DangerWhoa Nellie (Stern 2015) 04/21/15 - 2 / 2

Recent Mentions (8)

  • Stern pinball machine themed around watermelons/fruit, primary game played in this stream

    Whoa Nellie, Day 1 (April, 2015) - 2 / 2Apr 29, 2015
  • 1933 Bally EM pinball machine designed by Greg Ferris and Dennis Nordman, featured in this stream

    Whoa Nellie, Day 1 (April, 2015) - 2 / 2Apr 29, 2015
  • Stern pinball machine from 2015 being streamed; features theme elements including barnyard/watermelon aesthetics, reels, lane switches

    Whoa Nellie (Stern 2015) 04/21/15 - 2 / 2Apr 23, 2015
  • Pinball game designed by Greg Ferris and Dennis Nordman; inspired by Daisy May (1954); received internet criticism despite designer satisfaction

    Episode 44 - The Notorious Bally Art Department w/ Greg FreresAug 19, 2024
  • Stern pinball game; donor platform for Casa Bonita retheme

    The Casa Bonita Pinball StorySep 6, 2025
  • Pinball game for which host created custom topper; plans to showcase completed topper at Expo homebrew competition

    Pinball Junk Drawer Episode 83 - Expo Dreams and Pinball Machines!

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Oct 9, 2025
  • Referenced in title; appears to be one of the competing machines or context for the match

    Whoa Nellie vs Jack Benson Round 2Mar 23, 2015
  • Pinball game with first production unit shown in this video

    The first Whoa Nellie pin off the line at Stern Pinball!Mar 20, 2015