Stern Pinball release (September 2024), designed by Jack Danger, artwork by Zombie Yeti, features innovative wire form layout and multiple multiballs

Rumored Stern release for fall 2024; release was delayed from prior month; speculation about whether this or another game will capture Q4 operator budgets

Stern Pinball game; compared unfavorably to D&D regarding code depth and character progression; shot layout praised as diverse but mechanically has ramp rejection issues

Stern Pinball machine revealed ~1 week before podcast recording; designed by Jack Danger; features offset flipper layout, Days of Future Past theme, Danger Room mini-flipper area; recently showcased in live stream and 18-minute Jersey Jack video

Stern game (X-Men 2); some players selling but upcoming code update expected to be strong

Recent Stern release with code quality concerns; community hopes for code improvements but mechanical issues remain

Recent Stern release; host notes it 'did not do as much as people wanted'

Borg-designed Stern machine; Rush layout compared to X-Men due to similar pop bumper and scoop placement; Scott owns the machine

Recent Stern release competing directly with Avatar; features past/future/present time-period switching mechanic; music/animation updates planned per George Gomez

Stern game launching in one week; designed by Jack Danger; subject of community indifference/negativity

Stern game; host notes it has code and mechanical issues and is underperforming; despite creative design, turning into a dud.

Game released during production timeline of Evil Dead promotional materials, contributing to busy schedule

Stern Pinball game; released early September; code quality issues; lacks 'wow moments'; physical design praised but software criticized

Spooky Pinball title confirmed in production; recent/upcoming release that will precede six-month launch delay for next titles

Stern Pinball title; had long lines at Expo 2024; praised for playfield shot design and satisfying gameplay

Stern Pinball game; Kaneda cites X-Men LEs losing $4,000 in value due to design issues and poor code as cautionary example of mediocre recent releases

Stern Pinball title; LEs have not sold out despite premium pricing (~$9,500+); community sentiment suggests weak demand vs. previous Stern releases; auto-plunge issues reported

Stern pinball machine; available in Pro and LE versions; features Sentinel mech with hands/head; recent live stream demonstration; subject of community hype and speculation about drain difficulty

Modern pinball game mentioned as Ian's regular play; also where Ralph photographed Roger Sharp playing

Pin golf tournament game noted to have multiple strategic paths

Older Stern pinball machine; purchased by host from Flippin' Out Pinball as used machine

Stern game with 860 LE units; Kaneda criticizes its LE version as identical to Premium with no added value, describes game code as broken

Modern Stern game that Keith Elwin placed at The High Dive location but which casual players preferred over the classic machines he also placed there.

Pinball machine mentioned; Colin McAlpine played and aced it before joining commentary

Stern Pinball release that shipped ahead of D&D; referenced in context of manufacturing delay discussion.

Stern pinball machine; referenced as part of Marvel pinball collection discussion

Stern Pinball's recent machine designed by Jack Danger; competitor to Avatar; Orby is a passionate X-Men fan but compares it to Avatar for this analysis

Recent Stern release with significant hardware quality issues (auto-plunger, sentinel hands, playfield geometry); owners troubleshooting extensively

Unannounced/upcoming game; Kaneda expresses anticipation despite quality concerns

Stern Pinball's competing release featuring advanced toys including a Sentinel toy; Kaneda visited Stern to preview it

Recent pinball with innovative playfield layout that backfired due to quality issues

Stern Pinball title; Jack Danger posted about new code 'coming soon' but deleted post, likely due to vague timeline expectations; Kaneda characterizes it as 'great shooting game' and 'beautiful' but needing code refinement

Stern Pinball title, subject of 'Music Gate' controversy regarding placeholder/poor music, alternative to Avatar for collectors

Stern game released September 2024; central focus of episode; plagued by quality control issues, mechanical problems (auto-plunger), incomplete code; LE depreciated from $13K to ~$9K

Stern game with pricing imbalance (LE is 2x Pro price); possible upcoming Spike 2/3 concern

Stern Pinball game by Jack Danger with quality control issues (geometry, plunger reliability, incomplete code at launch); experiencing secondary market depreciation

Stern Pinball title; confirmed weak plunger/auto launcher issues on LE units; Don modified shooter rod with +8mm length; other players reporting same issues; Don believes LE units all have this issue

Stern Pinball upcoming game; considered frontrunner at Expo; praised for theme execution and aesthetics; code development incomplete but viewed as minor issue; facing potential momentum loss from Metallica Remastered

Stern's competing title; Tim compares its superior mechanical design and color/impact favorably to Avatar

Stern pinball LE ($12,500); new code dropped with music, callouts, and shuffled modes; praised by community; owners enthusiastic; surprisingly not sold out; outperforming JJP Avatar in market reception

Stern Pinball game with disappointing stream reveal; criticized for incomplete code, music/callout issues, and lack of magical moments in gameplay

Unshipped cornerstone game rumored for Marvel-themed month, delayed past August 2024

Stern pinball machine with extensive toys/mechs; compared favorably to Avatar by Kaneda; superior shooting layout and mechanical depth

Upcoming Stern title (confirmed); Marvel IP; described as 'not terrible' theme, better than Foo Fighters/Godzilla, but received lukewarm community response

Stern LE priced at $13,000; delivery delays and incomplete code quality concerns

Upcoming Stern Pinball game by Jack Danger based on Marvel Comics X-Men; expected reveal this week (Tuesday teaser/Thursday full reveal).

Upcoming Stern Pinball machine designed by Jack Danger; not X-Men '97 branding; next game to be announced next Friday

Upcoming Stern Pinball machine; reveal expected imminently

Upcoming Stern Pinball machine; announcement timing overlaps with Avatar leak; Kaneda speculates strategic competitive timing

Stern game entering production on Monday (from episode recording date); Marvel IP

Stern Pinball's next release; Kaneda sees it as stronger IP than Avatar but still not groundbreaking; positioned as beneficiary of JJP's weakness

Recent pinball machine at Rulo's that needs nerfs and was not played in Left Flipper Division competition

Recent Stern game cited as example of Pro models receiving substantial feature parity with Premium

Stern Pinball game; referenced as visual/stylistic comparison to King Kong's colorful, busy playfield design

Referenced as having more interesting/compelling gameplay design than Harry Potter

Stern game with critical auto plunger reliability issues, divided owner community, resource deprioritization vs. D&D

Stern game from ~7-8 years ago; released many LE versions causing scarcity of Pro models; cited as potential parallel to Avengers Pro availability concerns

Rumored upcoming pinball game with Marvel Comics theme; allegedly designed by Foo Fighters designer; anticipated teaser announcement this week; Don evaluating purchase

Previously owned pinball machine; sold by host to make room for Beatles

Earlier superhero-themed Stern machine; mentioned by Josh as comparative reference for Rush's flow and geometry; previously owned by Josh.

Recent Stern game by Jack Danger; 811 LE units at $13K; Kaneda argues it deserves Best Layout/Design award even if it doesn't win Game of the Year

Stern pinball machine referenced as layout comparison point for Rush Pinball's design DNA

Stern game from same era as Walking Dead, referenced as part of strong output period

Stern 2024 release; criticized for simple rules, weak voice acting, lack of engaging feels; expected to improve with code maturation

Stern Pinball 2024 release; criticized for overly complex design with poor shot satisfaction, offset flipper layout creating unintuitive play, and lack of fun factor despite ambitious design

Stern Pinball game designed by Jack Danger; host played 5-6 times; criticized for center post, asymmetrical flipper layout, upper playfield drain mechanics, and unsatisfying shot feel

Stern game with creative shots and good flow despite quality issues; preferred over Star Wars: Fall of the Empire in Jason's assessment

Upcoming Stern release confirmed for 4th/5th launch; discussed in context of custom modding opportunities and acquisition strategy

Referenced as 'Jack Danger's X-Men'; speculated to be upcoming Stern release in pipeline after Metallica 40th Anniversary

Stern Pinball title with significant quality control issues; Limited Edition secondary market pricing around $9,000; compared to Avatar as abandoned by manufacturer

Previous X-Men pinball game by Stern with Wolverine/Magneto modes; Jason criticizes scoop auto-save mechanic

Stern Pinball machine in development, comic-inspired theme, Jack Danger design, rumored August 2024 Cornerstone release

Stern game criticized for Jim Weisz code quality issues and inconsistent mechanical defects requiring service bulletin

Stern Pinball game designed by Jack Danger; described as very creative with incredible design

Game with reputation damage from mechanical/code issues; community experiencing revisionist sentiment; used as case study of reputation recovery

Stern Pinball Pro Edition game; Jason's first machine played at The Reboot Social, grandmastered in two games

Stern pinball machine designed by Jack Danger, recent gameplay reveal watched by Don, features complex playfield with ramps and sentinel shots

Stern Pinball game; designed by Jack Danger; referenced as example of his design work

Pinball machine cited as 2024 major offender for non-playable code; author notes code update in progress at time of writing

Rumored Stern remake with Jack Danger as designer; Jason predicts high probability of reveal at Expo

Stern Pinball game; used as positive comparison for playfield density and feature distribution across all three sections

Modern Stern pinball game featured in championship finals, has Wolverine multiball, hero stacking enabled at this tournament, multiple modes including Brotherhood, Hellfire Club, described as having 'no one way to play it'

Stern Pinball game designed by Jack Danger, subject of Kaneda's enthusiastic reaction and primary focus

Recent Stern Pinball release with unsold Limited Edition inventory, negatively impacted by Metallica Remastered announcement timing

Recent Stern release; first copies arriving in Australia; praised for artwork and appearance; claimed to be unique and well-designed; not yet widely played by Australian audience

Data East/Stern pinball machine featured prominently in Women's World Championship matches; uses stacking heroes ruleset; gameplay analyzed extensively

Virtual pinball title Manu wants to stream; one of his favorite games; currently working on permission/availability for streaming

Stern pinball machine; used for secondary tiebreaker; features hero stacking and multiball modes

Machine used in subsequent playoff games; features villain modes, Magneto multiball, shortened ball savers, difficult scoop shot

Stern pinball machine initially selected for Pin-Masters semifinals but removed due to insufficient competitive rule depth; featured villain/multiball stacking strategies

Tournament game with multiple matches including Snow vs Marine

Pinball machine in Free Play Florida 2018 tournament

Game in IFPA NA Championship finals with Nick leading Mike 3-1

Pinball machine by Sam Stern; second game played in tournament; features Hellfire Club, Brotherhood, and Wolverine modes

Pinball machine played by founder's 13-month-old granddaughter in hospital setting

Recently released pinball game designed by Jack Danger; praised for roller coaster physics and Ask Jack Anything room mechanic

Stern Pinball machine receiving recent code updates; Walt criticizes automatic ball save in Jack Danger room as unearned assistance

Recent Stern pinball game cited as source of wire-form apron rail with kickback mechanic allegedly copied by Predator

Referenced as example in wiring pegboard maps and production materials visible during factory tour.

Stern Pinball title; received major code overhaul according to host commentary

Stern 2012 virtual pinball game in VPX/VPW format being streamed with hardware and software upgrades

Pinball machine referenced in context of streaming setup portability (Don't Panic Flip streaming between X-Men and TNA machines)

Pinball game George owns

Stern era table mentioned as part of good scoring era discussion

Pinball machine in Pinball Jones lineup, described by host as 'the most pimped out X-Men you have ever seen.'

Stern machine referenced as notably long-playing like Deadpool

Pinball machine previously in host's basement; recently removed/sold to make room for Tron

Stern pinball machine featuring a spinning magnet mechanic; Flipstream owns one and reports significant playfield wear from the magnet

Recent Stern pinball release; mentioned as sharing similar design philosophy (repeated shot-hitting) and designer with Tron Legacy

Pinball machine recently sold by Don't Panic Flip on Sunday, featured custom Pinball Mix soundtrack

Pinball machine owned by George; modified with good music; used in tournament where Zach Sharpe played

Stern Pinball game with moving ramp mechanic; discussed for Pro vs LE trim differences

#10 on magnet list; features Magneto magnet that locks ball during multiball and drops four other balls

Arcade side-scrolling beat-em-up referenced as example of game genre available on Pandora's Box

Don Dwyer previously owned Premium Edition; used in comparative analysis of game quality and price-to-feature ratio

Stern Pinball game; mentioned as comparison for Kong's ball-stopping mechanisms (wireform breaks, hand flick-back)

Stern Pinball title; X-Men code quality repeatedly joked about in episode regarding Wason

Stern Elite (Wolverine version), trade-in option comparison, priced under $5,000

Genesis game referenced for visual comparison to second level of unreleased Ninja Gaiden

Stern Pinball release; ranked 2nd at show; described as one of nicest Stern machines ever made; ongoing code improvements; needs exclusive LE topper

Recent Stern release by Jack Danger; Kaneda discusses potential marketing conflict if Metallica Remastered shown on same show floor.

Stern Pinball game; Death Star shot mechanic compared to Magneto fork feature in X-Men

Konami arcade game; RetroRalph converted a Simpsons cabinet to X-Men; features game switcher with TMNT

Modern pinball machine; mentioned as attempting unique mechanical and layout execution but not achieving Totem's design quality

Stern game released September 2024; secondary market value plummeted; undergoing post-launch code improvements

Stern Pinball game; community criticized poor code updates and lack of designer/developer engagement; owners seeking transparency on future improvements.

Recent Stern cornerstone title; plagued with mechanical/quality issues; underperforming sales; designed by Jack Danger; cited as example of execution failure despite good layout

Pinball game designed by Jack Danger; cited as example of innovative design and layout

John Borg design; Kaneda notes Rush layout similarity and discusses design recycling criticism

Classic arcade beat-em-up; successfully runs on Legends Ultimate MAME core with full functionality

Classic four-player arcade game; highlighted as primary motivation for cabinet build

Four-player arcade game compatible with the linked mod

Four-player arcade game available on Pandora's Key 7

Four-player arcade beat-em-up; six-player cabinet mentioned as nostalgic from Dream Machine arcade in Lincoln, Rhode Island; RetroRalph seeking four-player version

John Borg design mentioned as example of his 'third flipper' layout style

Referenced as game with art Greg could overlook despite disliking it

Previous Jack Danger design; hosts mention failed cross-playfield shot mechanics on X-Men as likely reason for Pokémon's simplified fan layout approach.

Classic Capcom arcade beat-em-up; test title for GameElf; performs poorly on GameElf with slow speed and bad audio

Arcade game to be added to Simpsons cabinet via dual-boot switcher; original cabinet was sold before RetroRalph could acquire it

Six-player arcade fighting game at Cobra Arcade Bar. Large cabinet that was difficult to move and remains permanently positioned at the venue.

Arcade game with similar joystick controls to NARC

Konami arcade game; marquee title on Arcade1Up cabinet announced at CES 2021

Arcade cabinet Ralph sold as part of collection downsizing

1992 Konami arcade beat-em-up; conversion target from Simpsons cabinet; honorable mention

Konami arcade game; speaker specifically wanted six-player cabinet from childhood arcade; still searching

Guest correctly identified; host noted it was the Mountaintop level

Modern tournament machine; in TPF main tournament lineup

Stern pinball machine mentioned as being at Skylark venue, later moved to Pilsen

Available at local pinball venue

Pinball game frequently compared by community to Rush's playfield layout; Hardy discusses design similarity.

Stern game with offset flipper layout; plagued by plunger inconsistencies and setup sensitivity; code still needs refinement

Stern Pinball machine; used as comparative reference point for code development stage (Hardy suggests Kong .80 version is further along than current X-Men).

Referenced as example of new game in Stern's pipeline that distributors are hesitant to purchase due to inventory constraints

Recent Stern Pinball release; Hardy references Pro vs Premium value proposition comparison with D&D

Stern Pinball game designed by Jack Danger; currently in early code state (0.76); criticized for placeholder music and suspected AI callouts; primary subject of Cary's episode

Modern Stern Pinball game referenced for comparison. Features offset flippers and the 'Danger Room' (Jack Danger room) with large open space, similar layout concept to the Gottlieb game being demonstrated.

Pinball machine referenced by Oscar as example of theme requiring explanation to global audience; many unfamiliar with character details, movie/comic history.

Recent Stern Pinball title; Gary Stern mentions taking X-Men Premium to Vail, Colorado (his residence)

Imminent Stern release; LE production entering production line during facility tour; Kaneda mentions will alleviate community concerns about Marvel saturation; represents next generation after Cornerstone

Stern pinball machine; Dominic remembers it from college era announcements

Modern pinball machine in the modern room at Flipper Room

Pinball machine Sterling hopes to play in tournament finals

Stern Pinball machine; consistently named as Game of the Show by multiple Pinball Expo 2024 attendees; praised for innovative mechanics

Jersey Jack game mentioned as comparison point for Avatar's innovative layout and immediate wow factor in gameplay

Pinball machine located in the Stern facility lobby that distracted visitors during the tour

Stern Pinball game; referenced as design comparison for Kong's ball routing mystery and upper left playfield area

Stern Pinball's newest release; primary focus of episode; features three-flipper layout with innovative shot design and danger room mechanic

2012-ish Stern pinball; rated as best playing game brought to Pinfest; shoots similarly to Tron; Wolverine mech criticized for size and poor feedback

Pinball game designed by Jack Danger at Stern; subsequent project after Foo Fighters demonstrating Jack's evolution as lead designer

Stern machine; LE production count reduction noted; market did not absorb full LE allocation

Stern Pinball game; experiencing auto-plunger/shooter issues; was expedited ahead of Metallica in production queue

Jack Danger's pinball design at Stern; continues post-designer-role transition; Orbital Albert hasn't played yet

Stern/Christopher Franchi machine; Alice artwork compared unfavorably to X-Men's art quality

Stern title with ergonomics issues addressed by post-release upgrade; used as reference for tournament difficulty comparison

Discussed as potential future stream; mentioned as needing precision flippers like Turtles and Godzilla

Stern game mentioned in chat; Joel owns one; X-Men accessories (topper, art blades) recently revealed

Stern Pinball Limited Edition machine, featured throughout stream; designed by Jack Danger; purchased by host Joel for $9,200 used

Stern pinball game designed by Jack Danger; cited as a cornerstone title

Stern machine with simplified coil-driven mechs; upcoming feature at PGX Pittsburgh

Stern game identified as candidate for blue DMD upgrade

Pinball machine used in A Division final tournament play

2012 Stern pinball machine designed by John Borg; Marvel comic/movie themed; located at venue; 75 cents per play or 3 games for $2

Stern Pinball machine; layout compared to Rush; Ed Robertson created Storm callouts for this game

Jack's recent Stern design; features two pop bumpers in dangerous locations and innovative lower playfield layout with pop-upper targets.

Stern Marvel pinball machine (2012)

Stern pinball game referenced as model for Pro/Premium tier value proposition and feature differentiation

6-player arcade game available at Up-Down Milwaukee

Stern Pinball title that impressed Rachel with its gameplay and gave her 'chills'; played at Stern facility

Stern pinball machine; #1 earner at Electric Bat for November; recent update improved scoring and engagement; used in tournament finals

Stern Pro (2012); author and sons played extensively at venue despite limited prior experience

Noted as 'Big Mama Jama 6-Player X-Men' at Barcade Newark

6-player arcade cabinet at Button Mash

Stern pinball machine; recently received major code update discussed by hosts

Modern Stern pinball machine referenced as in venue lineups

Pinball machine at Unhinged Brewing Co

Pinball machine at Pinky & Clyde's Arcade Bar

Recent Stern release at Big E's Sports Grill in Holland

Stern pinball machine at DZ Comics & Gaming in Moore and Soonercade in Norman

Recent Stern pinball machine at Outer Orbit; featured in X-Men Launch women's tournament; mixed reception from players

Pinball machine in league rotation; Erika had only played twice before, making it challenging for competitive play

Pinball machine; won Innovation of the Year at The Twippies for Danger Room feature

Recent Stern release mentioned as lacking the new quiet power supply fan (unlike Metallica Remastered)

Recent Stern Pinball release mentioned in context of current production schedule

Mentioned as comparison for code depth with Dune

Stern Pinball (September 2024 release) receiving concurrent code updates with mode progression bars and thematic Easter eggs like 'fastball special' reference; Don indicates rapid progress toward completion

Rumored Stern Cornerstone release for September; speculation it could be redesign of prior X-Men game or Jack Danger new layout; follows annual Marvel cycle

Recent Stern Pinball release, referenced for Pro vs Premium feature differentiation and wireform breakage gameplay issue

Referenced for Kitty Pryde hidden ball path mechanic; Don notes missing Expression Lights

Upcoming Stern game; expected next major release; potentially aligned with Deadpool/Wolverine film success; possible production timing speculation

Stern's cornerstone release scheduled for September 4th; teaser shows Sentinel mechanic with hinged mouth, dual-level wire forms with V-lock, Beast lab flail system, robotic voice, Marvel movie-style intro

Stern Pinball game, sold out to distributors after Jack Danger's design featuring Sentinel deforming playfield; livestream gameplay Wednesday; production cut ~20%; fastest fulfillment in recent Stern history

Stern game designed by Jack Danger; Don played LE version at Stern factory

Recent Stern Pinball release with downtown subway ramp, pretzel ramp, Flintstones ramp; LE currently shipping from factory

Stern title; recent launch; considered quality benchmark by Don; influenced his budget allocation

Stern Pinball game, newly arrived LE units, subject of detailed pre-buy review; designed by Jack Danger

Stern Pinball with reported plunger issues affecting most floor machines; receiving new code updates with fastball special mode and progress persistence; one back-left Danger Room machine has prototype plastic protector fix

Stern Pinball's September 2024 release designed by Jack Danger; Premium and LE variants; experiencing manufacturing issues (auto-launcher, ball hop) with community-developed fixes

Recent Stern Pinball release; production fix for shooter rod issues being distributed mid-December; affects ball launch reliability

Stern game; secondary market priced at $11,500 for LE new-in-box, 2-3 months post-release; compared as benchmark for price depreciation

Recently released Stern game; not yet available in Western Australia

Stern Pinball; received mechanical fixes (spring, line gate, ball guide) on Dec 31

Stern game; Don notes Pro version comparable to LE, similar value proposition expected for D&D

Stern Pinball title; strong initial hype that 'quickly fell off'; community waiting on code updates to unlock potential

Stern Pinball September 2024 release; Don owned LE and Premium; plagued by code incompleteness, quality control issues, ball jank around sentinel head; received .90 code update after weeks of waiting

Stern Pinball title; referenced as having similar design elements to Rush by John Borg

Jack Danger design that adopted center post after King Kong, featuring Danger Room playfield feature

Stern Pinball's new release featuring offset flippers and Danger Room mechanic; designed by Jack Danger with code by Wayson Chang

Stern's latest release (until recently); has widespread shooter lane malfunction issues; Stern released official repair kit with 20+ minute installation video

Recent Stern release, Pro version preferred over Premium per Ron's tournament experience, had shooter rod issues

Stern special edition discussed; Scott canceled LE pre-order; has reported niggles requiring fixes; Stern walking through quality issues; contrasted with CGC's quality-first approach

Recent Stern release; victim of rushed release; code maturity lagged behind Jaws; mechanical kicker issues on some units

Recent Stern Pinball release (2 months in market). Features innovative mid/front playfield layout design by Jack Danger. Known issues: ball rattle in shooter lane area (fix planned mid-December). Community reception mixed: strong layout/shots but shallow code depth. LE prices dropped below $13k on secondary market. Mechanical fix involves new plastic component in shooter lane.

Stern Pinball game praised for shooting mechanics and layout but criticized for overpriced accessories with quality issues

Stern pinball game; Pro and Premium tiers available through rewards program

Stern Pinball game referenced as comparison point; Don concerned Pokemon might follow similar 'hit two white shots then pick mode' design pattern

Stern release; topper criticized by Don as uninspired; compared unfavorably to themed entertainment quality standards

Stern recent release; LE did not sell out; overshadowed by Metallica Remaster launch at last Expo; Ralph surprised LE didn't sell out

Stern Pinball title receiving significant attention recently; updated to version 0.95 with new Berserker multiball and rule changes

Stern Pinball game; cited as example of code-incomplete launch followed by hype collapse despite initial excitement

Stern Pinball game designed by Jack Danger; praised for creative layout despite code issues and early release

Recent Stern release that community was 'down and out' on before Metallica Remastered revealed

Jack Danger design; complex shooting game; Kaneda references as example of Jack's innovative approach; killed by bad code at launch but improving via updates

Stern Pinball predecessor game whose dot matrix audience reception influenced Avengers animation expansion

Stern Pinball machine model (Pro, Premium, Limited Edition) receiving shooter lane improvement kit upgrade

Marvel Comics intellectual property licensed for this pinball machine

Marvel Comics superhero team; IP basis for pinball machine

Stern game with accessories announced as 'coming very soon'

Modern pinball game with spinning disc; referenced by Eric as example of recent spinner usage

Stern Pinball release with known launch/plunger issues and playfield leveling challenges; code v0.92

Unreleased Stern pinball; early prototype stage; designer Jack Danger; features innovative shot design and custom mechanics

Stern pinball (recent release); excellent shot layout but code currently lacking, expected to improve summer 2025

Stern pinball machine played briefly at Expo; subject of criticism regarding code depth compared to homebrews

Stern game by John Borg; layout basis for Rush Pinball with flow improvements

Ongoing shooter rod defect issues ('game's a lemon'); hosts speculate Stern redirected Metallica shooter rods to fix X-Men problems; no auto-launch button solution

Prior Stern pinball with similar layout to Rush; concern point for Tom given gameplay disconnect

Pinball game (old version) that Bowden enjoys playing for combo-based gameplay (Cyclops/Storm, Gambit combos, etc.)

Recent Stern Pinball release (Premium model); Ron highly enthusiastic about gameplay; available at Sanctum and being delivered to RPC

Modern Stern game with tight playfield routing; problematic for Pinsnake standard size; requires smaller version for orbit access

Stern pinball machine by John Borg; early whitewood (without Wolverine obstacle) serves as reference for Rush playfield design and shot layout.

Stern release; received .9 code update with Juggernaut mode refinements; hosts played it multiple times noting minor adjustments and new callouts/animations

Stern Pinball mentioned as example of bold layout with some mechanical jank/rattle issues; contrasted with Kong's clean mechanical execution

Stern release; LE variant (700 units); community dumping on secondary market; early code stage with developer transitions

Stern Pinball release receiving code updates to improve reception. Initially received criticism but 'getting positive vibes back.' Praised for shot layout and audio by Genghis. Mechanical/playability issues early in production being addressed.

Stern Pinball title; outsold Metallica/Avatar/Alice at Expo; strong foot traffic; praised for innovation but criticized for mini playfield design

Stern Pinball game; Donnie played pre-release version; ordered 3 units (1 LE, 2 Premium) depleting pin budget

Jack Danger design; shooter rattle issue at launch; repetitive mode selection strategy (New Orleans first every game); declining secondary market value

Recent Stern release experiencing market uncertainty; dust 'still settling' per Don

Recently released Stern game; mentioned alongside Metallica as evidence of Stern's rapid production pace

Recent Stern release by Jack Danger; mentioned as comparison point for operator earnings vs Avatar

Upcoming Stern Pinball machine designed by Jack Danger, expected within seven days of episode recording; comic book-inspired theme (Uncanny X-Men); positioned as next cornerstone release.

Recent release praised as unusual layout break from fan convention; hosts excited for its design differentiation

Jack Danger-designed game; had public debut at Portland Retro Gaming Show

Jack Danger-designed pinball game featuring pop bumper placements influenced by Denesi's TNA and Rick and Morty designs.

Mentioned as example of poorly maintained machines (burned incandescent bulbs) that new players encountered in smaller cities.

Stern release that RPC received in poor condition; compared alongside Fall of the Empire as example of quality control variance

2025 Stern release featured prominently at expo; attendee favorite

Stern Pinball title; noted as experiencing code quality issues due to Stern's production volume; Don expresses support for code team despite issues.

Stern pinball machine (LE variant); referenced as game that initially attracted young player through visual sculptural appeal

Stern Pinball game with long wizard mode (Danger Room) requiring extensive playtime to reach. Bowen spent 8 hours attempting wizard mode for tutorial video.

Stern Pinball machine featuring Magneto multiball mode with magnet-based ball lock; cited as excellent example of creative magnet mechanics in pinball

Stern Pinball game by Jack Danger; released Sept 2024; suffers from setup-dependent issues including left flipper ball hop and inconsistent wire forms across Pro/Premium/LE tiers; hosts recommend Pro model despite premium tier positioning

Stern release with incomplete code at launch; moved up in production schedule; started hot but lacks depth; compared to Deadpool's similar trajectory

Stern; 10 units Pro, 7 units Premium sold; newer title with strong turnover

Spike 2 game released October 2024; LE $8,900, Premium $7,100; host cites multiple issues and theme not appealing to all as depreciation drivers

Jack Danger-designed Stern game with inconsistent play quality across machines; unique playfield layout; received code updates from new team

Stern Pinball game designed by Jack Danger with unique offset flipper layout; plagued by manufacturing tolerance issues causing inconsistent playfield geometry and geometry-dependent code problems

Available in Pro and Premium variants in rewards program

Referenced as comparison point for plunge gate routing issue similar to Fall of the Empire's plunge problem

Stern title; plagued by plunge/mechanical issues; still lacks topper accessory kit; pattern of QA problems referenced.

Stern Pinball game designed by Jack Danger; featured risky/wacky layout; received negative criticism despite innovative design; extra lane feature noted as unique

Classic arcade game (six-player version) in Electric Starship collection; Mike mentions restoring similar multi-player experiences

Four-player arcade game mentioned as example of multiplayer cabinet at Pixel Palace

Stern pinball game with offset flipper layout; compared to Gottlieb Premier for similar flipper positioning; features 'Danger Room' mechanic with open playfield space

Referenced for similar GI implementation (red/blue/white instead of full RGB)

Pinball machine at venue in extensive pinball catalog

Recent Stern release experiencing service issues with unreliable mechs; referenced as negative example prompting conservative design approach on Star Wars

Referenced as game with unique ball paths; contrasted with Evil Dead's more standard layout

Stern recent release; experienced playfield issues mentioned in QC discussion

Stern title; Bug references fork auto-launcher reliability issues as cautionary example supporting Spooky's auto-plunger design choice

Prior Jack Danger design; used as comparison point for signature design style; Wood woke up wanting to play it; considered more complex/impressive than Pokémon layout

Referenced by Joel as example of dynamic, complex Jack Danger layout design; contrasted with Pokémon's simpler, accessible approach

Game designed by Jack Danger after Foo Fighters; established Danger as cornerstone designer

Stern title; sold decently; experienced price depreciation over time; community discussion thread mentioned as 'sad'

Stern title; Don mentions unavailable X-Men shooter rod accessory

Stern Pinball title; rushed to market due to corporate deadlines; new topper delivered underwhelming light show; innovative layout; code improvements ongoing

Subject game for accessory discussion; topper ($1,600), art blades, speaker lighting system, Cerebro shooter rod ($199)

Stern Cornerstone released September 2024; development code name was 'Treehouse'; commercial performance impacted by Metallica Remastered launch

Recent Stern Pinball release with substantive teaser trailer compared to Star Wars

Modern pinball game; used as comparison point for how Swords of Fury's uniqueness compares to other games in its era

Keith Elwin design; features shot reused from Bond 60th similar to loop-around; no ramps per design constraint; launch button vs plunger discussion regarding game design

Stern title with significant launch issues (auto launcher, ramp problems); full kits sent to customers; described as 'half-baked' at launch; improves when dialed in

Accessories released on Stern store; shooter knob removed from final release; topper priced at $1,500 with Expression Lighting also premium-priced

Stern game with $1,500 rotating topper accessory; criticized for poor value ($500 per image) and accessories released same day as announcement

Pinball title; called in championship play; preferred game for certain players; received 'gross' comment; referenced as having damage issues

Pinball machine; host mentioned having leaderboard placement on Insider Connected system.

Stern Pinball game featured in tournament; recently receiving new code updates

Stern title; significant secondary market value depreciation; code quality issues; accessories criticized as expensive relative to game impact; cited as example of poor collector purchase decision

Stern Pinball release; designed by Jack Danger; plagued by mechanical plunger issues and code problems; rushed to market; poor community reception; weak code foundation by Wesley

Stern game with art by Zombie Yeti praised as 'one of most amazing looking pinball machines'; code torpedoed by Weiss; burned out designer Jack Danger

Stern game that received community-demanded code update; featured infamous Iceman ramp bug (aiming down center on shot); discussed as successful redemption arc

Jack Danger design; forced out early with poor coder assignment; noted as breaking Danger emotionally

Stern title; community discussion thread described as 'sad'; X-Men topper awaited; hopes for code update turnaround (skepticism)

Recent Stern release noted for creative layout and design; Post-X-Men games expected to push creativity further

New Stern pinball game in development, uses comic book art, features 50+ years of X-Men lore

Stern title; animations compared favorably against Spooky/JJP offerings

Current Stern release; in-progress code updates planned; designed with platform space for modding; Jack Danger emphasizes engagement improvements coming

Stern title criticized for beautiful design but lack of magical moments; toys and Sentinel head underutilized; Magneto doesn't utilize magnetic powers

Stern release; new code updates reportedly in progress; described as great shooting game but needs refinement

Stern game expected by community to receive code improvements

Stern Pinball game; struggling with persistent mechanical issues despite code improvements; poor market recovery

September 2024 release; bipolar community response; Marvel fatigue evident; mechanical and code issues reported

Stern release. Criticized for code issues, playfield problems, auto-plunger issues, and wire form defects requiring post-purchase repairs. Owner community reportedly unhappy. Pro version noted as superior value to LE version.

Stern game; artwork praised as phenomenal; LE commended

Referenced as potential better shooter if code improves; compared favorably to Jaws

Stern LE title; lost ~$5K in secondary value; topper accessories not exclusive to LE; topper designed with interactive UV lighting panels

Upcoming Stern release; includes expensive topper accessory criticized as just a sticker; mentioned in context of Stern cutting corners

Licensed Marvel Comics intellectual property

Stern release that received significant code improvements and additional designer personnel allocation based on community feedback

Stern game designed by Jack Danger, receiving major code updates under Mike Vineor's leadership

Stern game with plunger reliability issues; rushed to market; Weisson's code criticized as 'a mess'; requires salvage design work

Stern pinball game; Jeremy Packer contributed art direction

Recent Stern release; Kaneda skeptical of code improvement beyond current state

Stern release from last summer; critically panned for poor code quality and incomplete state; now receiving accessory push (AI-narrated marketing) that community views negatively

Referenced as example of desired entrance sequence style for Harry Potter plunge

Referenced as game people are trying to fix; implied quality/design issues

Stern Pinball game; mentioned as causing stress for Jack Danger

Referenced as example of code-incomplete launch; purchasers experienced significant financial loss due to disappointed code direction

Stern Marvel title struggling with code quality (Weiss's code); mechanical quirks; compared unfavorably to other titles; Jack Danger frustration indicated

Stern game used as reference for visual popping and Sentinel toy mechanics; host compares Kong unfavorably on mechanical innovation

Stern pinball title on Comic-Con floor; attendees played this machine