Mandalorian is a Stern Pinball licensed pinball game released in 2021 based on the Disney+ Star Wars series. The machine features multiple game modes including missions, multiball variants (Razer Crest, Ice Spider), Hunter mode, and hurry-up rounds. It exists in Pro and Limited Edition versions and has also been ported to digital platforms by Zen Studios. The game has received mixed reception regarding skill shot balance and has experienced some quality control issues with components like the neck topper.
Mandalorian had glitches in its original code
Mandalorian has all shots at the halfway point, creating a compressed and difficult playfield layout.
Mandalorian premiums are hard to sell compared to Godzilla premiums at the same price point.
Mandalorian pinball offers a licensed music toggle feature allowing players to use alternative soundtrack to avoid copyright issues
Modern Stern machine in basement collection; topper features interactive extra game via Insider Connect
Stern pinball machine, launch party held at Jack Bar September 26, 2021
Star Wars spinoff series licensed by Stern for pinball, noted for being relatively new (one season at production start) but tied to Star Wars franchise.
Stern Pinball release post-Turtles; described as medium difficulty with close-proximity shots that are dangerous but designed to make required shots accessible.
Stern pinball machine; underrated modern game available for ~$4,000 or less
Recent Stern release; appearing on location in Wyoming venues; Dan hasn't played yet
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The Mandalorian topper is among the best two toppers ever made
The Mandalorian pinball machine's topper costs approximately $2,000-$3,000
Mandalorian pinball topper with hologram costs $2,000 as DLC
Dwight Sullivan programmed new Mandalorian pinball game modes that are accessed via the topper DLC
The Mandalorian would have performed better in the market if released in a different year (not competing with Godzilla)
Mandalorian pinball features tons of assets from the show and Carl Weathers doing callouts
Mandalorian offers more varied shot sequences and strategic flexibility than Guardians of the Galaxy
Mandalorian pinball is soon to arrive at Moonwalker Arcade
The back-left playfield area on Mandalorian (Grogu/Baby Yoda lanes) rarely receives the ball during normal gameplay
Mandalorian pinball machine exists and has been the subject of community discussion for approximately two weeks
Mandalorian has 13-18 RGB lights, fewer than Led Zeppelin
Mandalorian uses circular inserts with names rather than arrow inserts like recent Stern games
Mandalorian Impossible Play mode requires charging flippers or they will die if shots aren't hit
The left ramp on Mandalorian has a longer travel distance than the right ramp, creating asymmetrical timing for combos
Mandalorian pinball was debuted a couple of days ago
The Mandalorian mini-playfield in the Pro version has a single flipper
Mandalorian features 7-9 distinct shots depending on counting methodology
Grogu functions as a magnetic save mechanism without mechanical movement
Pro model uses plastic ramps while Premium and LE use wire forms
The upper mini playfield has two flippers on Premium/LE but only one (right) flipper on Pro
Grogu toy could have been interactive (movable pod, controlled magnetic save) for more engaging gameplay
The up post near the mini playfield activates during gameplay to divert balls into the pop bumper area or to initiate modes/cinematics
No continuous gameplay footage of Mandalorian has been released yet
Pro models route the right-center shot to left or right orbit areas instead of through a horseshoe scoop
Premium/LE models include a horseshoe scoop on the right-center shot that actuates to send balls up a wire form to the left flipper
Mandalorian has seven major shots arranged in a fan layout
The right-center shot has a mechanical flow issue where the exit transition hits the right orbit side rail and may cause chaotic ball behavior
Pinball machine; Tim plays regularly; wife (Mistress Anne) also plays and has Stern Insider account
Stern pinball machine with premium hologram topper priced at $2,000 USD; criticized by Orby for pricing relative to value
Stern game with $2,000 topper now discounting to $1,700; used as comparison point for topper overpricing and market oversaturation
Earlier Stern game still considered great by Spencer; hasn't had new Stern since acquiring it; underrated according to hosts
Recent Stern game; coder Wayson worked on; features multiplier component
Stern Pinball machine; cited as example of well-designed mini playfield with weaker flipper coils at upper level
Stern pinball game cited as example of family-friendly theming that appeals to broader demographics including children
Referenced for swinging target mechanism design; Venom uses expanded version with three swing arms.
Stern release; LE features rotating Mando helmet playfield; Joe Fox initially bought to flip but kept it; difficult upper playfield after bonus level one; premium/LE diverter on horseshoe shot discussed
Modern Stern pinball; rated as 'turkey'; topper costs ~$2,000; all machines experiencing issues
American Pinball game with distinctive hanging ball playfield feature, nicknamed 'truck nuts' by Hot Nudge community
Stern game by Brian Eddy; referenced for problematic mid-playfield geometry and clunky feel compared to Venom
Stern Star Wars pinball game (Pro/Premium) being pushed out of 2023 production with no confirmed ETA
Unannounced pinball machine; image leaked/shared by Grant; generating community discussion for ~2 weeks
Pinball game theme that had a long interest list but is no longer tracked
Stern pinball game praised by Scott for strong Star Wars IP theming; Scott feels it better captures the themed experience than Star Wars Pro/Premium
Stern pinball machine (LE model); Dave played at customer site and praised improved sound quality in LE package
Pinball machine expected to arrive at Electric Bat 'next week' from perspective of episode recording
Stern Pinball game; Don expects Venom to be better than Mandalorian
Pinball machine mentioned by Alex as having co-op feature that would increase his interest
Stern pinball with Pepper's ghost projection effect; topper priced at $2,000
American Pinball game; trading at or above MSRP on secondary market
Stern pinball machine designed by Brian A.; features in-game currency mechanic
Stern 2021 release; received two code updates (1.0, 1.1); praised for visual design, asset usage, and code refinement; designer Dwight
Stern modern machine; discussed for flipper weakness issues requiring rebuilding
Recent pinball machine, played at Pintastic 22, features spaceship-like mechanical element in center
Stern game designed by Dwight with character progression tracking
Stern title; released ~1 year ago; topper delayed with no announcement on features, pricing, or release date
Brian Eddy design; frequently criticized for clunky mid-playfield shot geometry and requiring community mods; negative benchmark for Venom's superior geometry.
Stern Pinball title, compared favorably to Guardians of the Galaxy for design flexibility and replayability
Brian Eddy-designed Stern game with mixed sales performance; prior example of Eddy's design track record
Latest Stern release; Tommy's newly acquired machine; demonstrates strong operator revenue, casual appeal, and early ramp durability concerns
Recent Star Wars-themed pinball at Taylor's location; cited as example of contemporary IP with strong attention-grabbing power at venues
Star Wars-themed American Pinball game; topper accessory mentioned as 'spectacular' and among best ever made
Stern game for which Carl is creating tutorial video content
Forthcoming pinball game; Ryan C purchased one blindly; concerned it may have excessive rule complexity similar to Avengers
Stern pinball game based on Star Wars TV series, features multiple playfield positions, Bill Burr on backbox/playfield
Modern Stern pinball machine with production delays; customers waiting until August with no new run until November
Prior Stern Pinball game that included gun imagery in artwork, cited as evidence Stern has no inherent objection to firearms in game design
American Pinball game; greenlit quickly after show aired; anomaly in normal 2-year advance planning
Stern pinball machine based on Star Wars Mandalorian show; special to both Eric and Tim; Eric has premium version; $2,000 topper accessory discussed
Pinball machine featuring 'impossible mode' with 1.5-second flipper hold limit to speed up tournament play
Star Wars-themed prior pinball game; Kaneda criticizes its upper playfield and Force powers implementation as missed opportunities
Stern pinball machine Sterling acquired from Facebook Marketplace in St. Augustine; introduced him to complexity of modern pinball
Jersey Jack release; criticized by Chris as lacking physical playfield content (described as 'concert in a box')
Stern Pinball game in production; cited in timeline relative to Rush machine rumors
2021 Stern release criticized for minimal mechanical innovation; Kaneda analyzes its mechanisms as disappointing
American Pinball licensed game (Star Wars: The Mandalorian) recently acquired by host; uses magnet mechanic host wished was implemented differently in Star Wars game
Pinball machine being played; features Razorcrest multiball and 5x playfield multiplier mechanics
Stern Premium pinball machine title; subject of stream
Rumored upcoming Stern title with Brian Eddy as designer (unconfirmed)
Stern Pinball's officially confirmed next title, announced via May the Force Be With You stream
Stern Pinball's officially revealed game; exists in Pro, Premium, and Limited Edition variants with 750 LE unit production run
Stern Pinball's latest release; fan layout with 7 shots; Pro/Premium/LE differentiation via horseshoe scoop mechanic
Pinball game subject of skit; depicted as underperforming in sales
Themed topper produced and discussed; Carrie performed comedic skit about pricing strategy
Stern Pinball machine based on Disney+ series; subject of comprehensive review
Brian Eddy design ranking #45 on PinSide; Hardy's least-bad recent Eddy game but still not one he wants to own.
Pinball machine; purchased by Manuel Hernández when Star Wars unavailable
Anomaly licensing pivot not planned two years ahead; Stern saw show, recognized appeal, leveraged Lucas relationship; example of rare scheduling flexibility for culturally timely opportunity
Newly announced Stern Pinball game based on Star Wars: The Mandalorian Disney+ series; available in Pro, Premium, and Limited Edition tiers
Stern Pinball game fully revealed via Deadflip streams; subject of detailed playfield design critique; Pro and Premium versions compared
Newly released Stern pinball machine based on Star Wars: The Mandalorian IP, features Brian Eddy design, Dwight Sullivan code, multiple playfield tiers (Pro/Premium/LE)
Stern Pinball machine; host played pro version; planning extended home testing; noted for easy difficulty and ball routing issues
Stern Pinball title cited as example of rapid LE sellout pattern
Newly announced Stern Pinball machine based on Star Wars Disney+ series; teaser released May 4th
Stern game with hard rubber factory setup; host modified by switching posts to silicone, making game more difficult
Pinball machine that Don and Matt have access to; Ian considering purchasing; features final wizard mode
Stern pinball game featuring Baby Yoda figure; experienced similar community backlash over lack of moving toy mechanic; 20+ page mod guide created for moving variant.
Prior Stern game designed by Brian Eddy with rules led by Dwight Sullivan; referenced as design precedent
Stern pinball with overpowered wizard mode (no need to complete modes, just start them); comes in Pro and Premium versions. Premium has controversial upper flipper design potentially modified from original 2-inch flipper plan.
Stern pinball machine; Premium has moving upper playfield; ranks low for Pro value; topper costs $2,000
Pinball machine in Bakkes' lab and used in festival studies (Batwaiter science festival, Kennis Knetters children's festival)
Previous Stern release used as baseline for Godzilla pricing comparison; 750 unit LE run; popular theme that would have cushioned price increase better than Godzilla
Stern Pinball game with $2,000 hologram topper DLC featuring new game modes, Dennis criticizes pricing
Stern Pinball game; experiencing secondary market oversupply; difficult playfield layout with compressed shot spacing; hosts acknowledge solid code but note it's being deprioritized vs. newer releases.
Stern Pinball's latest licensed game; first game developed entirely remotely by Dwight and team; subject of gameplay stream and discussion
Stern pinball machine; scheduled for sometime in 2024
Stern Pinball title delayed to 2024; original schedule pushed back
Recent Stern Pinball release with premium topper that serves as quality benchmark for Venom topper aspirations
Stern Pinball game with official topper priced at $2,000 MSRP; used as pricing comparison
Scheduled for 11/2023 production (Pro & Premium versions)
American Pinball game owned by the author that still requires Titan band upgrade
Stern Pinball machine for which Randy Martinez created artwork; owned by article author
Stern Pinball game with popular plastic ramp replacement mod from LoganPinball
Stern Pinball licensed game with Pro version in ramped-up production
Licensed pinball game based on Disney+ Star Wars series; currently in Pro production
Recent Stern pinball machine stocked at Back to the Arcade
Pinball machine present at The Hangar Pub as of July 2021, described as 'hot off the press'
Upcoming pinball machine listed as 'soon to arrive' at Moonwalker
Stern Pinball licensed game; Helicon features both Pro and Limited Edition variants with Beskar Armor cosmetics and tilting upper playfield on LE
Stern pinball game designed by Brian Eddy; space western theme with metal suit; available in Pro/Premium/LE tiers with plastic/wire ramps; Don uses as baseline mid-tier quality reference
Reference point for topper pricing at $2,000; won 'Favorite Pinball Topper 2022' with 742 first-choice votes, nearly tied with Cactus Canyon
Deep-designed Zen table praised for being punishing but fun
Stern Pinball title; example of current game portfolio
Jersey Jack pinball game with Randy Martinez artwork
Stern Pinball machine just revealed; three-tier Pro/Premium/LE release; designed by Brian Eddy, rules by Dwight Sullivan, art by Randy Martinez
Stern machine; featured in Insider Connected two-week tournament in early July; Nick runs separate tournament at Community Beer Works
Prior Stern release; shot layout compared to Venom; criticized by hosts as punishing 'baby game' trend
Stern release; referenced for plastic ramp durability issues and metal ramp advantages
Stern Pinball game; topper price point reference ($1,300 at launch); Don expresses preference for Venom over this title in secondary market
Stern Pinball title; released ~1 year ago; topper pending with no announced features, pricing, or timeline
Stern's latest release; full production commenced after minor delays; LEs rolling out early; code v.96 released fixing foundry issues; accessories (shooter rod, art blades, armor) slated for August production
Recent Stern release; V1.00 code update released; Insider Connected kits shipping; used as example of hybrid model strategy
Stern pinball in development; Dwight Sullivan coding; three-tier release (Pro/Premium/LE); features store/upgrade mechanic; Pro has static single-flipper upper playfield; Premium has moving dual-flipper playfield; experiencing high secondary market demand
Stern pinball game with Encounters mode exploit allowing unlimited multiball via mini playfield targets; Pro version easier to exploit than Premium/LE
Stern Pinball game; part of current fulfillment priority
Stern release with higher mass-market theme appeal than Iron Maiden; Star Wars IP; collectors/operators may trade Mandalorian orders for new releases like Godzilla
Stern game by Dwight Sullivan; example of unbalanced rules (stacking modes leads to excessive point inflation)
Randy Martinez's second Stern project, developed during pandemic lockdown. Includes three distinct artistic editions: Pro (spaghetti western), Premium (good vs. evil narrative), and LE (Beskar metallic blue).
Stern pinball game; Bug criticizes mode select screen mechanics as frustrating
Stern pinball game; code V1.02 released; some premium units built during Rush delay period
Stern Pinball title; receiving code V1.40 with new modes; Mandalorian Topper Masterpiece by Dwight Sullivan at $2,000 retail, restocking Nov 7
Bumped from December to 2024; part of schedule adjustment
Stern game; prior work credit for Brian Eddy and Dwight Sullivan
Stern Pinball by Brian Eddy; Venom compared as significant improvement in shot geometry; upper playfield affects layout classification debate
Stern Pinball Star Wars-licensed game; Pro and Premium models receiving last planned 2024 runs; part of gearing up for new cornerstone release.
Stern Pinball title; Pro and Premium models being built in production schedule before X-Men LE
Stern vaulted title; only 3 Pro units remaining in stock, Premium already gone; accessories (topper, shooter rod, art blades, side armor) confirmed for discontinuation with no future production.
Stern game; multiple production runs scheduled; topper complete and near announcement (expected to be major seller)
Stern game; LE run complete, Premium first batch shipped, Pro production accelerated from late August to this week; Grogu custom mod trending.
Stern release receiving .98 code update with challenge mode and game enhancements
Stern game with static Grogu doll being modded by community member Joe Abate with moving/talking mechanism; Stern bumped up Pro run due to figurine delays
Recent Stern Pinball title played by Lucas and his wife; feedback highlighted lack of Grogu ball-pickup mechanic and inactive Razor Crest ramp
Stern Star Wars-themed release designed for casual players; features center shot imbalance exploited by competitive players; secondary market premiums documented
Stern pinball used in Free Play Florida tournament; Tom forced tiebreaker on this game
Brian Eddy and Dwight Sullivan designed game; features moving playfield on premium; Tom owns one; used as reference point for team capability.
Stern Pinball game; example of recent Stern theme; Dwight Sullivan currently working on code for this title
Stern Pinball machine; consistent second-place finisher in multiple Twippies categories; hosts debate artwork and theme integration quality
Pinball machine; noted as second-longest game at Stomp (38 minutes 51 seconds, 4-player); popular with casual/recognition-driven players
Stern Pinball recent release; LE version planned for September 11th Rochester co-op launch party; hosts played multiple versions (Pro, Premium); described as playing easily with accessible shot sequences
Stern game topper featuring transparent 2D 'holographic' display; costs $2000; unlocks exclusive gameplay modes (topper multiball, connector awards)
Stern game exhibited at Craft Brewers Conference; Martin found it growing on him after extended play at Dutch Pinball Museum
Newer pinball theme; referenced as modern IP in discussion of contemporary game releases
Recent Stern Pinball release discussed as modern comparison point; expected to be successful but unlikely to match Space Shuttle's 7,000-unit benchmark
Stern license; rated C/D-tier; noted as unsellable and commercially unviable; limited edition version played on location
Stern pinball machine featuring an exploit (now patched) where players could achieve indefinite add-a-balls through miniplayfield completion
Stern Pinball licensed game by Brian Eddy and Dwight Sullivan, kept secret until announcement
Holographic topper ($2,000 value) and art blade/shooter rod included in giveaway prizes
New Zen Studios original pinball table confirmed by Mel Kirk; Disney Plus licensed property; unclear if single or multi-table pack; expected to be separate app tab on mobile
Already-announced Zen original DLC package for digital pinball platform
Zen digital pinball table released in 2022
Pinball FX table; tied with World War Z for 'Hardest in a good way' on Twitter (40% each); nominee for multiple categories
Stern game NOT being vaulted, kept in active production
Pinball machine that was out at an event and being brought into the studio; referenced as 'Mando'
Pinball game coded by Dwight Sullivan with early version glitches; referenced in context of friend Norma experiencing game issues
Stern pinball with licensed music; referenced as having option to disable copyrighted soundtrack, unlike Star Wars: Fall of the Empire
Referenced for custom shooter rod design integration with theme
Stern Pinball game with artwork by Randy Martinez
New Stern Pro game mentioned as pricing comparison; roughly $5,000 versus $3,200 for Swords of Fury
Referenced for metal quality issues; neck topper repeatedly breaking; operators considering selling due to quality problems
Stern pinball game Tony points to as better example of thematic creativity than generic original trilogy retread.
Stern machine; Benjamin replaced high scores at Bilt Bar; also present at Charlene's (non-working)
Stern title featured in Amazing Race finals; hosts scored 571 million with ball saves
Pinball game on Insider Connected leaderboard; mentioned with top score of 200 million.
Stern Pinball Star Wars title; one of only two 'real' Star Wars games in Stern history according to Kaneda; made ~8 years before this episode.
Stern release; host owns Pro and LE; rated 6/10 bananas; criticized for skill shot risk-reward balance
2021 Stern Pinball release selected for Game 18; features missions, multiball modes, Razer Crest, Ice Spider multiball, Hunter mode, and hurry-up rounds