Gene Simmons is the bassist and co-founder of the rock band KISS, who has been involved in multiple pinball collaborations spanning from 2015 to 2026. He was featured in the KISS Pro Pinball game (2015) with a prominent 'Hotter Than Hell' rule mechanic, and participated in an interview discussing pinball partnerships and merchandise (2017). Simmons' involvement continued into 2026 with community discussion around his creative influence on a KISS pinball remaster.
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Gene Simmons wanted KISS to have advanced talking and music technology, but the technology was not available at the time
The 1978 KISS pinball machine by Stern became the number one pinball machine and units flew out of the factory
Gene Simmons did not micromanage the KISS pinball machine design and deferred creative decisions to Stern Pinball experts
The Gene Simmons Vault Experience contains 150 never-before-released tracks and has an 11-hour runtime
KISS frontman, appearing for meet-and-greet in Niagara Falls September 13th.
KISS band member (bass, vocals) providing custom voiceover and face modeling for the game; his head is a major interactive playfield feature.
KISS band member; wanted the pinball game to feature cutting-edge talking/music technology; characterized as financially motivated
KISS band member featured prominently on game (worth 1,000 points on playfield)
Member of Kiss; featured on Kiss pinball as character with tongue mechanic that causes ball save issues
KISS bassist; hands-off on audio decisions for KISS pinball, primarily concerned with artwork representation
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Gene Simmons will personally hand-deliver the Vault Experience to fans starting January 16, 2017 in Los Angeles
Gene Simmons focuses on protecting KISS brand integrity including specific concerns like 'demon with red lipstick' or 'Paul sticking his tongue out'
Gene Simmons has never been hired drunk in his life as a personal choice
KISS frontman; mentions appearing in KISS pinball game; recently in news for political commentary (anti-Trump, anti-Biden statements); charges $300 for 5-minute fan interactions.
Guest interviewed on Pinball Profile podcast
Referenced in context of KISS pinball machines featuring fire breathing; comparison point for fire performance themes
KISS bassist and co-founder, subject of interview; discusses pinball partnership and Vault Experience box set
KISS member; community concern about creative direction influence on remaster theme/content
KISS band member, featured in 'Hotter Than Hell' rule mechanic where he breathes fire