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Heist

gameactive65 mentionsFirst seen Mar 20, 2020Last seen Mar 31, 2026

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Heist is a pinball game released by Stern in 2020, and also exists as a Multimorphic P3 platform release from the same year. The game features a crane mechanic and wizard mode, and has been praised as 'spectacular' by the pinball community. It played a notable role in convincing Kevin of the P3 platform's potential as his first purchased P3 game.

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  • opinionhigh

    Heist plays like a traditional pinball machine more than other Multimorphic P3 games

    Source: Tommy SkinnerSleep in Heavenly Peace Charity Bed Drive Episode
  • factualhigh

    A used Heist module with Multimorphic P3 was listed for $15,500 on Pinside marketplace

    Source: DrewEpisode 114
  • factualhigh

    Heist's wizard mode is not yet implemented but was discussed on stream

    Source: Kevin ManningBDYETP 51: Legends of Valhalla, TMNT and Heist impressions, plus the 2010s in review.
  • factualhigh

    Heist's crane has three-way axis control (sweep, pitch, extension) unlike Batman 66 and Last Action Hero cranes

Recent Mentions (65)

  • Upcoming Board.Fun game in development pipeline

    Is This The Board Game Of The Future? Board.Fun ReviewMar 31, 2026
  • Multimorphic P3 game described as 'fan favorite' on display at booth

    Multimorphic Booth Tour - Texas Pinball Festival 2026Mar 20, 2026
  • Multimorphic P3 playfield module chosen as exclusive base for Dungeon Door Defender

    Episode 476 - Dungeon Door Defender with Michael Ocean - 4-28-24May 1, 2024
  • Pinball machine designed by Steven Silver; animations referenced for quality

    Episode 69: Teenage Mutant Ninja Review and Dad Jokes!Aug 26, 2020
  • P3 game whose playfield is used as the base for Young Martial Artist; features crane, jail door, ramps, orbits

    Episode 478 - Young Martial Artist with Neil Wilson - 1-10-25Mar 14, 2025
  • Third-party P3 game; referenced as 'the best game for the P3' by Ava Baldridge

    Episode 468 - Ranger In The Ruins, 3rd Party Development for the P3Sep 8, 2020

Contradictions

  • Existing: Heist is a Stern 2020 releasevsConflicting: Heist is a Multimorphic P3 2020 release
    Resolved
    accepted_new · Mar 2, 2026

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Source: Cary Hardy
The Heist P3's 4th Game! First Impression
  • factualhigh

    Heist is the first P3 game to include an upper flipper

    Source: Cary HardyThe Heist P3's 4th Game! First Impression
  • factualhigh

    Heist playfield costs $2,500 plus $250 for upper flipper assembly for existing P3 cabinet owners

    Source: Cary HardyThe Heist P3's 4th Game! First Impression
  • P3 playfield with cityscape design; used as the base playfield for Silver Falls; features multiple shot paths

    Episode 470 - Silver FallsAug 15, 2021
  • Multimorphic P3 module/game; shipping; features pop-up cube mechanics; armored car theme

    Episode - 33 summertime bluesJul 19, 2020
  • Multimorphic P3 game featuring crane mechanic that extends into lower playfield; example of platform evolution toward mechanical depth

    Ep 52: WeirdMar 17, 2022
  • P3 game by Steven Silver and team, described as traditional pinball experience

    Ep 48: SorceryDec 23, 2021
  • Pinball game; mentioned as unrevealed/upcoming; Jack Danger has done reveal information

    Laser War (Data East 1987) VPApr 11, 2020
  • Multimorphic's new digital pinball platform game; features third flipper, interactive crane mechanic, priced at $10K base + $2.75K

    Episode 142- QuarantineMar 24, 2020
  • P3 game module released in 2020 during COVID; marked transition from slight growth to significant growth for Multimorphic

    Ep 161 Reinventing Pinball with Gerry StellenbergMar 4, 2025
  • Multimorphic P3 platform game featuring six thief-themed modes, crane toy, complex rule depth, multiball variants, side jobs; just released at time of recording

    Episode 466 - Heist P3 Game - Interview with Ava Baldridge 3-26-20Mar 27, 2020
  • Multimorphic P3 game kit referenced as previous title with unclear sales volume; cited as example of underappreciated P3 game

    Episode 653: "Do I Think Weird Al Sells Out?"Feb 28, 2022
  • Multimorphic P3 module; described as strongest module in P3 library; Joel suggests including with future P3 purchases

    Flip N Out Late Night Show: Pinball After Hours with Joel, Dennis, and Craig! Dec 2021Dec 17, 2021
  • Multimorphic P3 game module released March 2024; designed and led by Stephen Cameron Silver; costs $2,750 for P3 owners

    Episode 76: Stephen Silver from Multimorphic's Heist!Oct 15, 2020
  • Multimorphic game featuring new 15-ball multiball record

    Episode 96: Drew and Ian Going off the Rails!Apr 18, 2021
  • Multimorphic P3 module; used example listed for $15,500 on Pinside marketplace

    Episode 114Mar 5, 2022
  • Latest Multimorphic P3 playfield module featuring heist movie theme, six character modes, side jobs mini-games, jail mechanic, wizard mode; designed collaboratively with Stephen Cameron as creative director

    Tribe Multiball with Rachel and Tim, Episode 18: The Great Silver CaperOct 28, 2021
  • Multimorphic P3 game with award-winning crane mechanism; had two-year development cycle

    Episode 115 Multimorphic SuperStarMar 17, 2022
  • Multimorphic P3 game featuring virtual targets; referenced as example of digital design approach that Final Resistance deliberately avoided

    Final Resistance DemoNov 29, 2023
  • Fourth P3 game kit featuring immersive story, physical toy mechanism, multiball modes, and Ocean City crime theme; marketed as highly acclaimed

    The P3 Pinball Platform from MultimorphicJul 7, 2020
  • Pinball game by Multimorphic; referenced in video title

    Heist pinball game creditsApr 14, 2021
  • P3 game with standout physical crane mechanism; designed by Stephen Cameron Silver; currently backordered with 4-5 weeks to catch up on production quarters

    Internet Head to Head Pinball on the P3Jun 29, 2020
  • P3 game designed by Stephen Cameron Silver; crane toy mechanism; positive reception

    The Princess Bride Pinball (2024 Multimorphic)Dec 14, 2024
  • Multimorphic P3 playfield owned by guest Jordan

    IRON PINBALL Battle - Stranger ThingsOct 8, 2021
  • Previous Multimorphic P3 game; referenced as comparison point for mech quality

    Episode 916: "The Princess Bride First Impressions"Feb 20, 2024
  • Multimorphic P3 playfield; recently swapped in; features character collection mechanics and multi-person heist modes; compared favorably to traditional pinball

    Sleep in Heavenly Peace Charity Bed Drive EpisodeDec 12, 2022
  • P3 module in Multimorphic product library; parts labeled and shelved in manufacturing facility

    Live Tour of Multimorphic!Aug 28, 2025
  • New Multimorphic P3 pinball game with heist theme, six-character crew-building system, telescoping crane mechanic; code mostly complete except wizard mode

    HEIST Pinball Gameplay Reveal from Multimorphic!Apr 2, 2020
  • Multimorphic P3 game with heist movie theme, featuring three-axis crane mechanic, upper flipper, city-themed playfield, and modular pricing ($2,500 playfield + $250 upper flipper assembly for existing P3 owners)

    The Heist P3's 4th Game! First ImpressionMar 20, 2020
  • Multimorphic P3 platform game; won Best Toys category for crane mechanism innovation

    #41 - What Was My Pinball Industry Awards Ballot?Feb 2, 2021
  • Multimorphic original-themed game; featured 3D crane mechanic; launched before COVID; successful enough to fund licensing deals; modeled on Ocean's Eleven heist concept; recently compared to 1990s games

    Gerry Talks the Past, Present, & Future of the P3 - InterviewDec 14, 2025
  • P3 game module launched 2020; previously available to P3 owners for $2,750; demonstrates cost advantage of modular approach vs. traditional machines

    P3 Technology DemoDec 30, 2022
  • Multimorphic game; called 'Multimorphic's best game to date' and noted as potential award contender

    The Pinball Industry Awards LIVEJan 29, 2021
  • Multimorphic P3 game released March 2020; features 15-ball multiball; shown at TPF as rarely-displayed title

    Free Play Pinball Podcast Ep 14: Weasel Elimination Tips With MultimorphicMar 31, 2022
  • P3's new game; heist-themed with Ocean City setting inspired by Ocean's Eleven; features three-way crane toy, third flipper module, four multiballs, character crew mechanics

    Episode 111 - A HEIST of SpecsMar 21, 2020
  • P3 module required to play Silver Falls; existing module whose installation is prerequisite for new downloadable content

    Episode 144 - The E3 of Silver FallsJun 28, 2021
  • Multimorphic P3 game released at Expo; praised as best P3 game to date, strong rules design, key platform ambassador

    Episode 154 - EGP+Nov 15, 2021
  • P3 platform game; compared favorably to Weird Al by Dennis for superior story integration and theme cohesion; features crane toy mechanism

    Episode 164 - 2022 TPF DebriefApr 3, 2022
  • P3 module game that hosts have played and enjoyed; used as example of known-good game to pre-purchase P3 for

    Episode 161 - Shall We Play a Game 2.0Feb 21, 2022
  • Multimorphic P3 module game; strong competition for player preference against Weird Al

    Episode 163 - The Year of the 2.0Mar 21, 2022
  • Multimorphic P3 module updated with 15-ball multiball feature; criticized as gimmicky headline-grab

    Episode 139 - Waffles!Apr 18, 2021
  • Newest Multimorphic P3 game kit; described as traditional-style game without networked features

    P3 ADDS INTERNET CONNECTIVITYMay 23, 2020
  • P3 module in production; queue nearing completion

    New Multimorphic P3 Pinball Module Final Resistance Breaks Sales Records Set by Weird AlMay 9, 2023
  • Multimorphic P3 module that received recent code update

    Multimorphic Pinball Plans to Release Two New Games in 2023Oct 12, 2022
  • Game mentioned in relation to hidden secrets

    THIS WEEK'S ARCADE & PINBALL NEWS - 3/31/2022Mar 31, 2022
  • Recent Multimorphic P3 game cited as quality breakthrough that changed author's perception of platform

    MULTIMORPHIC'S FIRST LICENSED PINBALL GAME TO BE REVEALED SOONFeb 17, 2022
  • Multimorphic P3 playfield; fourth playfield in P3 system; praised as their best game with innovative crane toy and heist-themed gameplay

    BDYETP 51: Legends of Valhalla, TMNT and Heist impressions, plus the 2010s in review.Aug 14, 2020
  • Multimorphic machine receiving significant update adding wizard mode; Kevin testing since March; plan to demonstrate on special stream

    BDYETP 58: Pinbrewfest, Porsche pinball, Deeproot update, Topper Talk, Fish Tales ReviewMar 28, 2021
  • Multimorphic game with 4-flipper layout and crane toy; led to conversation about back-playfield design limitations on P3

    BDYETP 67: Weird Al Pinball Revealed, Stern Slowdown, New Games, Non-Manufacturer Updates, PinBrew 2 InterviewMar 13, 2022
  • Multimorphic P3 game module; popular with Weird Al buyers as bundle purchase; has dedicated production line

    Pinball Magazine & Pinball News Bonus PINcast March 2023 interviewsApr 4, 2023
  • Multimorphic P3 original theme game; praised for advanced crane mechanic; generating strong community interest

    The Pinball Show Ep 8: Farewell My FriendsApr 6, 2020
  • Multimorphic P3 game with cityscape 'world under glass' playfield, telescopic crane, third flipper, designed by Steven Silver, artwork by Jose Fernandez

    The Pinball Show Ep 6: Wrap It, Strap It, Set It, and Forget ItMar 23, 2020
  • Multimorphic/P3 platform game; had second-longest lines at TPF after Weird Al; described as 'thoroughly enjoyed' by Joel

    Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Ep 16.5: Catching Up Without TOM?!?!Apr 20, 2022
  • P3 module; described as packed playfield; noted as feature-rich example in Portal complexity discussion.

    Gerry Stellenberg and Michael Ocean from Multimorphic - Episode 69Aug 14, 2025
  • Multimorphic P3 original IP game; first title where Silver served as creative director; features adaptive narrative and choose-your-own-adventure storytelling.

    Stephen Silver with Multimorphic - Episode 18Feb 22, 2024
  • Multimorphic P3 modular playfield game; designed by Stephen Silver; features three-axis crane, upper flipper, integrates with LCD playfield

    Pinball Industry News: March 2020 Re-capApr 1, 2020
  • Previous Multimorphic P3 game by Stephen Silver that featured upper right flipper; Weird Al Museum expanded to 5-flipper design

    Pinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast February 2022 recapMar 1, 2022
  • New Multimorphic P3 game module featuring crane toy, third flipper, interactive gameplay, and impressive rule set; early acclaim from Ian Harrower and other testers

    Episode 254: Ian Harrower, GammagoatApr 11, 2020
  • Multimorphic P3 playfield module released 2020; features three-axis crane toy, third flipper, story-driven crew recruitment gameplay; $2,750 price point

    Episode 268: Heist! Multimorphic does it againJul 10, 2020
  • Multimorphic P3 release (2020); described as 'spectacular' by Jeff Patterson; has played the game

    Episode 288: TWIP Pinball UniversityNov 26, 2020
  • P3 module released 2020; Kevin's first purchased P3 game; features crane mechanic and wizard mode; helped convince Kevin of platform's potential

    ENZO chats Pinball - Buffalo PinballNov 21, 2025
  • Stern 2020 release; mentioned as countable 2020 release

    Episode 123 – Xmas CheerDec 22, 2020