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Deadpool Pinball

gamemerged45 mentionsFirst seen Aug 14, 2014Last seen Jan 30, 2026

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Deadpool Pinball is a licensed pinball game developed by Stern Pinball that combines a retro 16-bit aesthetic with fighting game mechanics and extensive voice work. The game has received post-release support including new accessories like the Expression Light Topper, indicating active engagement from the manufacturer. It has been featured in community celebrations and retrospectives, establishing itself as a notable title in the modern pinball lineup.

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  • designedJack DangerGame designermedium
  • appears_inStern Insider ConnectedStern Insider Connected enables quest progress and achievement tracking for Deadpool Pinballmedium
  • designedJerry ThompsonSound designer and voice work coordinatormedium
  • ownsMarvelMarvel is the IP licensor for this pinball gamemedium

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  • factualhigh

    The game has no long video sequences that interrupt active play

    Source: Dr. CDeadpool Pinball Review
  • factualhigh

    The katana shot features a complex ball path (through, over, up, and over again and down)

    Source: Dr. CDeadpool Pinball Review
  • opinionhigh

    Deadpool Pinball excels at accessibility for novice players while maintaining strategic depth for advanced players

    Source: Mrs. JDeadpool Pinball Review
  • opinionhigh

    The game's lack of a single iconic song prevents it from creating memorable audio identity

    Source: Dr. C

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Deadpool Pinball Review
  • opinionhigh

    Better ball saves would improve the play rating by 0.2 points (from 4.3 to 4.5)

    Source: Mrs. JDeadpool Pinball Review
  • factualhigh

    Deadpool Pinball ranks fourth in reviewers' personal machine rankings after Godzilla, Jurassic Park, and Foo Fighters

    Source: Dr. CDeadpool Pinball Review
  • factualhigh

    Deadpool and Foo Fighters scores are approximately 0.5 points apart, making them nearly equivalent in ranking

    Source: Dr. CDeadpool Pinball Review
  • factualhigh

    Deadpool Pinball has a simpler rule set compared to other recent Stern releases like Godzilla

    Source: Dr. CDeadpool Pinball Review
  • factualmedium

    Deadpool Pro will be the last Pro build of 2024

    Source: Zach MinneyThe Pinball Show Ep 156: Hawk Terry
  • factualhigh

    Four original songs with vocals were written specifically for Deadpool: rap, country, metal, and R&B

    Source: Stern Pinball music production team (official video)The Making of Deadpool Pinball
  • factualhigh

    The pixel art aesthetic was achieved by designing a '1990s trapped in a video game' visual system with intentional frame reduction

    Source: Design team statement in official videoThe Making of Deadpool Pinball
  • factualhigh

    LE Premium version includes an exclusive lift ramp feature not present in base model

    Source: Designer statement in official videoThe Making of Deadpool Pinball
  • factualhigh

    The ninja lock mechanic involves an unguided cross-playfield ball routing shot that feeds into a lock

    Source: Designer description in official videoThe Making of Deadpool Pinball
  • factualhigh

    Deadpool Pinball contains over 70 pieces of music, 300+ sound effects, and 3,000+ speech calls

    Source: Stern Pinball audio design team (official video)The Making of Deadpool Pinball