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Family Guy

gameactive33 mentionsFirst seen Feb 11, 2007Last seen Feb 22, 2026

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Family Guy is a Stern pinball machine designed by Pat Lawlor in collaboration with Dwight Sullivan, Keith Johnson, and Lonnie Ropp, released around 2007. The game features a distinctive mini playfield mechanic controlled by the same flipper buttons as the main playfield, 800+ voice lines, and five TV modes with wizard mode and multi-ball sequences. It was used as a tournament game at major competitions including the Texas Pinball Festival and Rocky Mountain Showdown, though it faced limited market success in regions with low theme recognition. The game has also been used as a donor machine for custom rethemes.

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  • achievementFirst tutorial video recorded by Bowen Kerins at end of 2011highfrom 2011
  • affiliationCollaborated with Dwight Sullivan, Keith Johnson, and Lonnie Ropphigh
  • affiliationManufactured by Stern Pinballhigh
  • attributeFeatures miniature replica playfield with five TV modeshigh
  • attributeFeatures 800+ voice lineshigh
  • attributeUses same flipper buttons for mini playfieldhigh
  • attributeFeatures wizard mode and captive ball mechanicshigh

Claims (8)

  • factualhigh

    Family Guy pinball features a Confederate flag in the 'Good Old Boys' mode

    Source: Ron Hallett (via Carl D'Angelo's stream)Episode 148 – Let’s Get Stupid Again
  • factualhigh

    First-run Family Guy pinball used Pizzo switches; second-run (2008) used regular leaf switches

    Source: Ron HallettEpisode 148 – Let’s Get Stupid Again
  • factualhigh

    Family Guy pinball's Sperm Attack wizard mode requires first completing five prerequisite modes

    Source: IE Pinball (gameplay documentation)Family Guy Sperm Attack Wizard Mode Achieved
  • factualhigh

    Beer can targets advance progress during Lard and Fart modes but not during Stewie mode

Recent Mentions (33)

  • Mentioned as reference for dual-screen/simultaneous gameplay mechanic similar to Toy Story 4

    Toy Story 4 Pinball v1.06 GameplayJun 28, 2022
  • Pinball game released ~decade after South Park; referenced for superior audio/quotes by Caucasian Two-Step

    Episode 81 - Die on this Hill: South ParkMay 5, 2025
  • Pinball machine with fart noise sound effects referenced in conversation

    The Walking Dead (Pro) #Pinball (Stern 2014) 09/01/15Sep 4, 2015
  • Pinball machine being played and traded away

    S279: Family GuyMay 8, 2020
  • Stern pinball machine; features Confederate flag in 'Good Old Boys' mode; first run used Pizzo switches; second run (2008) used leaf switches

    Episode 148 – Let’s Get Stupid AgainJul 9, 2020
  • Stern pinball game; compared to Rick and Morty regarding video mode design

    Episode 140 – Low ClassFeb 11, 2020
  • Stern pinball machine previously at Metreon

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  • roleDesigned by Pat Lawlorhigh
  • statusUsed as main tournament game at Rocky Mountain Showdownhighfrom 2007
  • statusPoor sales prospects in UK due to limited cable-only broadcast and low theme recognitionhighfrom 2007
  • statusTournament game at Texas Pinball Festivalhighfrom 2007
  • statusUsed as donor machine for Hangover trilogy rethemehighfrom 2025
  • Source: IE Pinball (rules explanation during gameplay)Family Guy Sperm Attack Wizard Mode Achieved
  • factualhigh

    Lois shot in Sperm Attack mode is worth approximately 100,000 points per jackpot

    Source: IE Pinball (rules explanation)Family Guy Sperm Attack Wizard Mode Achieved
  • opinionmedium

    Family Guy pinball has more unique audio quotes than any other pinball game the player has encountered

    Source: IE Pinball (personal observation)Family Guy Sperm Attack Wizard Mode Achieved
  • factualmedium

    Fart multiball has minimal ball save mechanics compared to other modes

    Source: IE Pinball (gameplay observation)Family Guy Sperm Attack Wizard Mode Achieved
  • factualhigh

    Sperm Attack wizard mode multiball can be sustained indefinitely if player successfully keeps two balls in play and relocks them

    Source: IE Pinball (rules explanation)Family Guy Sperm Attack Wizard Mode Achieved
  • Wheel Of Fortune (Stern 2007) w Andrei MassenkoffOct 24, 2020
  • Stern pinball machine being played; player documents Sperm Attack wizard mode

    Family Guy Sperm Attack Wizard Mode AchievedJul 3, 2020
  • Pinball machine that George owns and is packing up to trade during Kansas trip

    S277: Attack from MarsMay 5, 2020
  • Pinball machine being streamed, will be available for two more weeks before trade

    S276: Family GuyMay 1, 2020
  • Stern Pinball machine; host expresses ambivalence about the game despite appreciating Seth MacFarlane's involvement

    S240: Total Nuclear Annihilation (Spooky)Feb 12, 2020
  • Stern Pinball Pro game at Europa Park arcade

    Europe Trip reportJun 27, 2023
  • One of the VPX tables loaded on the cabinet

    ToyShock Terminator 2 MODJan 1, 2020
  • #9 most overrated; Pat Lawlor design; criticized for single-level layout and insufficient variety

    Top 10 Most Overrated Pinball Machines Of All TimeJan 10, 2021
  • Pinball machine used in tournament match play

    Day 3 of Bram Stoker's Dracula week! - 1 / 2Oct 24, 2014
  • Licensed pinball machine with identical layout/mechanics to Shrek pinball reskin

    Day 3 of our week-long FISH TALES adventure! - 2 / 2Oct 24, 2014
  • Stern pinball project Pat Lawlor was assigned; Thiel could not work on it due to Pirates of the Caribbean priority

    Five Minutes to Tilt #4 – David Thiel on Sound Design & the Group That Shaped PinballFeb 22, 2026
  • Original Stern pinball game whose playfield layout will be re-used and re-themed for Shrek

    Game OgreJan 7, 2008
  • Stern pinball machine, 2007; available at GameWorks Schaumburg

    GAMEWORKS SCHAUMBURGAug 31, 2017
  • Pinball machine at Up-Down Milwaukee

    Spring Arcade Road Trip Stop 2: Up-Down MilwaukeeMay 5, 2022
  • Long-play table in current Australian league collection

    BlahCade BackRoom #2Nov 14, 2015
  • Jersey Jack title, Keith Johnson discussed long-lost video mode existence

    The Pinball Show Ep 20: Shocked Or Awed For Pinball Loot Crates?Jul 6, 2020
  • First Papa tutorial video Bowen released on YouTube

    Bowen Kerins - Episode 43Oct 4, 2024
  • Modern Stern pinball game; cited multiple times as more commercially successful/popular than Wheel of Fortune; earns better on location

    Episode 65 - Die on this Hill: Wheel of FortuneJan 13, 2025
  • Stern DMD-era game serving as donor machine for Hangover trilogy retheme; features five modes that Brian adapted for Hangover storyline

    Ep 167: Hangover Pinball with Reby Hardy and Brian SoaresMay 6, 2025
  • Stern game; poor sales prospects in UK due to limited cable-only broadcast availability and low theme recognition; Phil orders only 5-10 units

    TOPCast 8: Phil PalmerMar 1, 2007
  • Stern pinball game designed by Pat Lawlor with collaboration from Dwight Sullivan, Keith Johnson, Lonnie Ropp; features 800+ voice lines and miniature playfield; exceeded Jack's expectations

    TOPCast 3: Jack from PinballsalesFeb 11, 2007
  • Stern Pinball machine used as main tournament game at Rocky Mountain Showdown; described as difficult scoring, reliable mechanically, well-received

    TOPCast 31: Tech showApr 29, 2007
  • Pinball machine made available for Dutch Pinball Association competition by sponsor JVH Gaming Products

    TOPCast 27: Jonathan JoostenApr 15, 2007
  • Tournament game at Texas Pinball Festival; features miniature replica playfield with five TV modes, wizard mode, captive ball mechanics, and multi-ball sequences combining main and mini playfields

    TOPCast 19: Tech showMar 25, 2007
  • First tutorial video recorded by Bowen Kerins at end of 2011; started tutorial video series

    Dirty Pool Podcast Ep02 – Bowen Kerins on Designing Dune and the Art of Pinball RulesMay 9, 2025
  • Pinball game with mini playfield using same flipper buttons; contrasted with Munsters' dual-button approach

    Episode 76 – Dwight SullivanJan 14, 2019
  • Stern pinball game in Kerry King's collection; he and his wife enjoy the show and the game

    Kerry King's Pinball JourneyNov 10, 2025